SERVICE BULLETIN

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. STANS, SWITZERLAND

Service Bulletin No: 53-019 Ref No: 143

Modification No: Inspection ATA Chapter: 53

FUSELAGE - MAIN FRAMES

DO A CHECK OF THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION OF THE FRAME 11 FITTINGS AND, IF NECESSARY,
DO A CHECK FOR CRACKS

1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity

MSN 010, MSN 101 thru MSN 160, MSN 601 thru MSN 604, MSN 608 thru MSN 616,
MSN 675 thru 764.

All FR 11 left fittings P/N 112.35.07.489 and right fittings P/N 112.35.07.490, held as spare or in
stock.

B. Concurrent Requirements

None.

C. Reason

(1) Problem

An operator reported Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) on the FR 11 left fitting P/N
112.35.07.489 and right fitting P/N 112.35.07.490 (known hereafter as “fittings”).

(2) Cause

Initially the material specification of the parts was AA2024-T351.

(3) Solution

Do a one time inspection of the fittings to:

(a) Check the material specification of the fittings.

(b) If the fittings are made from AA2124-T851, make an entry in the aircraft logbook as
required in paragraph 3.F.(3).

(c) If the fittings are made from AA2024-T351, do a one time inspection with a
borescope for cracks.

(d) If cracks are found, do the recovery procedure.

NOTE: Mandatory inspections will be added to Chapter 5 of the Aircraft

Maintenance Manual (AMM). The inspections will give instructions on how
to examine the fittings for cracks. The inspections will only be applicable
to parts made from AA2024-T351.

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NOTE: Service Bulletin 53-020 gives instructions and data on how to replace the
parts made from AA2024-T351. The new parts are made from AA2124-
T851. Parts that are replaced with those made from AA2124-T851 will
cancel the requirement for the mandatory repetitive inspections.

D. Description

This Service Bulletin gives the data and instructions necessary to:

(1) Check the material specification of the FR 11 left and right fittings (P/N 112.35.07.489 and
P/N 112.35.07.490).

(2) If the fittings are made from AA2124-T851, make an entry in the aircraft logbook of the
new part number.

(3) If the fittings are made from AA2024-T351, do a one time inspection for cracks with a
borescope and / or with eddy current equipment.

E. Compliance

Mandatory.

Accomplishment required not later than 120 days after the effective date of this Service Bulletin.

F. Approval

The technical content of this Service Bulletin is approved under the authority of Letter of DOA
Acceptance ref. FOCA.21J.002.

Pilatus advises Operators/Owners to check with their designated Airworthiness Authorities for
any changes, local regulations or sanctions that may affect the embodiment of this Service
Bulletin.

G. Copyright Information

© Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or
translated to other languages without the prior written consent of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.

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H. Manpower

Man-Hours Man-Hours Man-Hours

Material Borescope Eddy Current
Specification Inspection Inspection

Preparation 1.0
Do the Test to Find the Material Specification 0.5
Do the Crack Inspection with the Borescope 2.0
If necessary, do the Crack Inspection with the 9.0
Eddy Current Equipment (Inc. Removal /
Installation of the Horizontal Stabilizer)
Report the Inspection Results 0.5
Close-Up 1.0

TOTAL MAN-HOURS 3.0 2.0 9.0

I. Weight and Balance

(1) Weight Change

None.

(2) Moment Change

None.

J. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.

K. Software

Not changed.

L. References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM): 06-20-00, 20-31-00, 25-10-00, 55-10-00.

M. Publications Affected

AMM: 05-05-01, 05-12-01, 53-10-09.

Structural Repair Manual (SRM): 53-10-02.

N. Interchangeability of Parts

Not applicable.

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2. Material Information

A. Material - Price and Availability

Kit No. 500.60.09.146 is required for this Service Bulletin.

Operators who require further information on Price and Availability should contact their
Customer Liaison Manager at:

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd,

6371 Stans,
Switzerland.

Operators are requested to advise Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. of the Manufacturer’s Serial Number
(MSN), the flying hours and landings of aircraft which are allocated for this Service Bulletin using
the Service Bulletin Evaluation Form.

NOTE: Kit No. 500.60.09.146 is the kit for the reference plates used to help identify the
material specification of the suspect parts. One kit is required for each fleet of aircraft.

NOTE: This is the same kit used for the accomplishment of Service Bulletins 51-001 and
53-014. If you have the plates from that kit, you do not need to procure the kit again.

B. Material Necessary for Each Aircraft

(1) Material to be Procured

Kit No. 500.60.09.146 has these parts:

PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY REMARKS

513.57.09.149 AA2024-T351 REFERENCE PLATE 1

513.57.09.150 AA2124-T851 REFERENCE PLATE 1

NOTE: One kit is required for each fleet of aircraft.

(2) Operator Supplied Materials (Ref. AMM, 20-31-00):

MATERIAL NO. DESCRIPTION QTY REMARKS

P01-010 SOLVENT A/R Or equivalent

P02-031 ABSORBENT PAPER A/R Or equivalent
P04-039 CORROSION PREVENTATIVE A/R If necessary
COMPOUND (CPC)
938.07.68.303 NUT 1 IPC Ref 27-30-01, Fig 02,
If necessary
938.07.68.305 NUT 2 IPC Ref 27-30-01, Fig 02,
If necessary

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C. Material Necessary for Each Spare

Refer to Para. 4.

D. Re-identified Parts

If the fittings, either installed on the aircraft or held as spare, are made from AA2124-T851, their
part numbers will change as follows:

DESCRIPTION OLD PART NUMBER RE-IDENTIFIED PART NUMBER

FRAME 11 LEFT FITTING 112.35.07.489 553.10.09.869

FRAME 11 RIGHT FITTING 112.35.07.490 553.10.09.870

E. Tooling - Cost and Availability

PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY REMARKS

- EDDY-CURRENT EQUIPMENT 1 Local supply

WITH CONDUCTIVITY
MEASUREMENT PROBE
OR
- CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT 1 Local supply
EQUIPMENT
- BORESCOPE (MINIMUM X 10) 1 Local supply

NOTE: Because of the difficult access, Pilatus recommends that the maximum diameter of the
measurement probe is 3,15 mm (0.124 in.).

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3. Accomplishment Instructions - On Aircraft

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT BOTH EJECTION SEATS HAVE THE SAFETY PINS INSTALLED IN
THE SAFE FOR SERVICING LOCATIONS BEFORE YOU GO INTO THE COCKPIT
(REF. AMM, 25-10-00, PAGE BLOCK 201).

WARNING: READ AND OBEY THE MANUFACTURERS HEALTH INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
USE THE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS.

A. Preparation

(1) Remove the access panels F13 and F14 (Ref. AMM, 06-20-00, Page Block 1).

(2) Put a warning sign “DO NOT OPERATE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS” in the front and rear
cockpits.

(3) For better access, you can remove the elevator rear control-rod as follows (Ref. Fig. 1):

(a) Remove the nut (1), the washer (2), the bonding strap (3) and the screw (5). Discard
the nut (1).

(b) Disconnect the bonding strap (3) from the loop clamp (4).

(c) Move the bonding strap (3) clear of the elevator rear control-rod (9).

(d) Remove the nut (7), the washers (8) and (10) and the bolt (11). Discard the nut (7).

(e) Move the elevator-rear control-rod (9) clear of the rear lever assembly (6).

(f) Remove the nut (15), the washer (14) and bolt (13). Discard the nut (15).

(g) Move the elevator-rear control-rod (9) clear of the lever assembly (12).

(h) Remove the elevator-rear control-rod (9) from the aircraft.

(i) Use the absorbent paper (Material No. P02-031 made moist with the solvent
(Material No. P01-010 to clean:

• The bolts (11) and (13)

• The washers (8), (10) and (14).

(4) Obey the manufacturer’s operating instructions and calibrate the conductivity
measurement equipment.

(5) Put the eddy current probe in position on the reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and
P/N 513.57.09.150).

(6) Record the value shown on the test equipment.

NOTE: The temperature of these parts must be approximately the same:

• The left fitting (P/N 112.35.07.489)

• The right fitting (P/N 112.35.07.490)
• The reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and P/N 513.57.09.150).

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B. Do the Test to Find the Material Specification (Ref. Fig. 2)

NOTE: Only personnel that are qualified and authorized by their delegated Airworthiness
Authorities are allowed to do this test.

NOTE: Because of the access, Pilatus recommends that the conductivity probe has a
maximum diameter of approximately 3,15 mm (0.124 in.).

(1) For the left fitting (1) (P/N 112.35.07.489):

(a) Remove the dirt and grease from the test area with the absorbent paper (Material
No. P02-031) made moist with the solvent (Material No. P01-010).

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the layers of surface protection (including

paint) to do the test.

NOTE: The temperature of the fittings must be approximately the same as the
reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and P/N 513.57.09.150).

(b) Put the eddy current probe in position on the left fitting (1) (P/N 112.35.07.489).

NOTE: Do this through the hole on FR11. Use a torch and mirror to make sure the
eddy current probe is in the correct position.

(c) Record the value shown on the test equipment.

(d) Compare the value recorded above with the values recorded in Step 3.A.(6) and
determine if the fitting is manufactured from AA2024-T351 or AA2124-T851.

(e) Do Steps 3.B(1)(b) thru (d) again to make sure the result is the same.

(f) Make a note of the type of material that the left fitting (1) (P/N 112.35.07.489) is
made from.

(2) Do Step 3.B.(1) of this Service Bulletin again on the right fitting (2) (P/N 112.35.07.490).

(3) If you find a left or right fitting made from AA2024-T351, continue this Service Bulletin from
Step 3.C.

(4) If the left and right fittings are made from AA2124-T851, continue this Service Bulletin from
Step 3.D.

C. Do an Inspection to Find Cracks with the Borescope and / or Eddy Current (Ref. Fig. 3)

NOTE: Step 3.C. is only applicable to fittings made from AA2024-T351.

NOTE: Only personnel that are qualified and authorized by their delegated Airworthiness
Authorities are allowed to do this test.

NOTE: If you find cracks, you must replace the fitting before the next flight (Ref. Service
Bulletin 53-020).

(1) Obey the manufacturer’s instructions and use a borescope to examine the fitting from
inside FR11 (looking AFT) for cracks (Ref. Fig. 3).

NOTE: Make sure you examine all the visible faces of the fittings.

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(2) If you find cracks, you must replace the fitting before the next flight (Ref. Service Bulletin
53-020). Make a copy of the Inspection Report Form (Ref. Fig. 4).

(3) If you do not find cracks in the area examined in Step 3.C.(1):

(a) Remove the horizontal stabilizer (Ref. AMM, 55-10-00, Page Block 401).

NOTE: If you must remove the horizontal stabilizer (Ref. AMM, 55-10-00, Page
Block 401), you could replace the fittings (Ref. SB 53-020). This will
negate the repeat inspections (and removal of the horizontal stabilizer)
every year.

(b) Obey the manufacturer’s operating instructions and calibrate the eddy current
equipment.

(c) Examine the area shown in Fig. 3 with the eddy current equipment.

(4) If you find cracks, you must replace the fitting before the next flight (Ref. Service Bulletin
53-020). Make a copy of the Inspection Report Form (Ref. Fig. 4).

(5) If you do not find cracks in the area examined in Steps 3.C.(1) and Step. 3.C.(3), make a
report of the inspection results, refer Step 3.D.

D. Report the Inspection Results

(1) Make a copy of the Inspection Report Form (Ref. Fig. 4).

(2) Complete the Inspection Report Form:

• Give the date of the inspection.

• Give the aircraft details.
• Show the location(s) and dimensions of the crack(s) found (if applicable).
• Add any comments.

NOTE: If there are no crack indications, use the Inspection Report Form to tell Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd the aircraft details.

(3) Add the part number of the fittings to the final column of the Status of Parts Form (Ref. Fig.
5).

NOTE: If the fittings are made from AA2024-T351, the part number will be the same as
that entered in column 3. If the fittings are made from AA2124-T851, the part
number will change as shown in Para. 2.D.

(4) Send or fax the completed form(s) and a copy of the Status of Parts Form (Ref. Fig. 5) to
Pilatus Customer Support.

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E. Job Close-Up

(1) Remove all equipment, materials and tools from the work area. Make sure that the work
area is clean.

(2) If necessary, install the horizontal stabilizer (Ref. AMM, 55-10-00, Page Block 401).

(3) If necessary, install the elevator rear control-rod as follows (Ref. Fig. 1):

(a) Put the elevator rear control-rod (9) in position between the lever assemblies (6)
and (12).

(b) Apply a layer of corrosion preventative (Material No. P04-039) to the shaft of the
bolts (11) and (13).

(c) Install the bolt (13), the washer (14) and the new nut (15) (P/N 938.07.68.305).

(d) Install the bolt (11), the washers (10) and (8) and the new nut (7) (P/N
938.07.68.305).

(e) Put the screw (5) through the loop clamp (4).

(f) Put the bonding strap (3) and the washer (2) on the screw (5). Install the new nut (1)
(P/N 938.07.68.303).

(g) Do the Adjustment /Test of the elevator controls, (Ref. AMM, 27-30-00, Page Block
501).

(4) If necessary, install the access panels F13 and F14 (Ref. AMM, 06-20-00, Page Block 1).

(5) Remove the warning signs from the front and rear cockpits.

F. Documentation

(1) Make an entry in the Aircraft Logbook that this Service Bulletin has been incorporated.

(2) Use the Service Bulletin Evaluation Sheet and report your results and the serial number of
the aircraft to Pilatus.

(3) Put the Status of Parts Form (Ref. Fig 5) in the Aircraft Logbook.

NOTE: If the fittings are made from AA2024-T351 but have no cracks, you will need to
do repetitive inspections (Ref. AMM, Chapter 05). You will need this Form (Ref.
Fig. 5) to tell you which fittings require the inspection.

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4. Accomplishment Instructions - FR11 Fittings Held as Spare or in Stock

NOTE: This procedure is applicable to all fittings (P/N 112.35.07.489 and P/N 112.35.07.490) held as
spare or in stock.

A. Preparation

(1) Obey the manufacturer’s operating instructions and calibrate the conductivity
measurement equipment.

(2) Put the eddy current probe in position on the reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and
P/N 513.57.09.150).

(3) Record the value shown on the test equipment.

NOTE: The temperature of the fittings (P/N 112.35.07.489 and P/N 112.35.07.490) and
the reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and P/N 513.57.09.150) must be
approximately the same.

B. Do the Test to Find the Material Specification

NOTE: Only personnel that are qualified and authorized by their delegated Airworthiness
Authorities are allowed to do this test.

(1) For a fitting (P/N 112.35.07.489 or P/N 112.35.07.490):

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE THE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY

THE MANUFACTURER‘S HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

(a) Remove the grease from the test area with the absorbent paper (Material No.
P02-031) made moist with the solvent (Material No. P01-010).

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the layers of surface protection (including

paint) to do the test.

(b) Put the eddy current probe in position on the fitting (P/N 112.35.07.489 or P/N
112.35.07.490).

(c) Record the value shown on the test equipment.

(d) Compare the value recorded above with the values recorded in Section 4.A.(3) and
determine if the fitting (P/N 112.35.07.489 or P/N 112.35.07.490) is made from
AA2024-T351 or AA2124-T851.

(e) Do Steps 4.B(1)(b) thru (d) again to make sure the result is the same.

(f) If the fitting (P/N 112.35.07.489 or P/N 112.35.07.490) is made from AA2024-T351,
send it to Pilatus Customer Support. Pilatus will send a replacement fitting (P/N
553.10.09.689 or P/N 553.10.09.690) made from AA2124-T851.

(g) If the fitting (P/N 112.35.07.489 or P/N 112.35.07.490) is made from AA2124-T851,
re-identify the fitting (Ref. Para. 2.D.) with a permanent marker pen (or equivalent).

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C. Job Close-Up

(1) Return the fittings to stores.

(2) Make sure the part number is correct and either:

• P/N 553.10.09.689 (New) or P/N 553.10.09.869 (Re-identified)

• P/N 553.10.09.690 (New) or P/N 553.10.09.870 (Re-identified).

D. Documentation

(1) Make an entry on the serviceable label (attached to the fitting) that this Service Bulletin
has been incorporated.

(2) Use the Service Bulletin Evaluation Sheet and report your results to Pilatus.

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11 1
9 10 2
3

4
8
7

5
A
6

12

13
SB 2764

14 9

15

Removal / Installation of the Elevator-Rear Control-Rod

Figure 1

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FRAME 11
SB 2760

Check of the Material Specification

Figure 2

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A
A

EDDY CURRENT AREA WITH THE HEAVIER

SHADING AS THIS IS THE ONLY PART VISIBLE
WHEN HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REMOVED

BOROSCOPE THIS AREA FROM

INSIDE FR 11 (HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER INSTALLED)

B
SB 2761

LH SHOWN
RH SIMILAR

Fittings - Crack Inspection (If Necessary)

Figure 3

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FRAME 11 LEFT FITTING

DATE: AIRCRAFT MSN: FLYING HOURS: LANDINGS:

CRACK 1 mm ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

LENGTH
CRACK 2 mm
LENGTH
CRACK 3 mm
LENGTH
CRACK 4 mm
LENGTH

FRAME 11 RIGHT FITTING

DATE: AIRCRAFT MSN: FLYING HOURS: LANDINGS:

CRACK 1 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

mm
LENGTH
CRACK 2 mm
LENGTH
CRACK 3
mm
LENGTH
CRACK 4 mm
SB 2747

LENGTH

Left and Right Fittings - Inspection Form

Figure 4

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Service Bulletin No:
Date:
53-019
Material, after accomplishment of Part Number, after accomplishment of
Line No. Component Part Number
this Service Bulletin this Service Bulletin

1 The FR11 left fitting 112.35.07.489

2 The FR11 right fitting 112.35.07.490

Figure 5
Status of Parts Form

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SERVICE BULLETIN EVALUATION SHEET FOR SB No. 53-019

Fuselage - Main Frames
Title Do a Check of the Material Specification of the Frame 11 Fittings
and, If Necessary, Do a Check for Cracks
Customer
Service Center
EMBODIMENT REPORTING
This SB has been embodied: On the entire fleet
Only partially
Provide embodiment details per aircraft (use additional copies of this table, if necessary)
MSN Flying Hours MSN Flying Hours

Additional embodiment comments/findings

EDITORIAL COMMENTS
(procedure, kit quality, suggested improvements, etc.)

Name Signature Date

Please complete and forward this form to:

Pilatus Aircraft LTD,
Customer Technical Support (MCC),
P.O. BOX 992,
6371 Stans, Switzerland
Fax: +41 (0)41 619 6773
Email: Techsupport@pilatus-aircraft.com
SERVICE BULLETIN EVALUATION SHEET

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