SB EC135-31-081

Effective for version(s): T2, T2+, T3, P2, P2+, P3

635 T2+, 635 T3, 635 P2+, 635 P3

SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT: INDICATING AND RECORDING SYSTEMS – Switch Unit 20VE

Replacing the Switch Unit 20VE with an improved version

Revision number Issue date

Revision 0 2016-05-17
Revision 1 2016-06-01
Revision 2 2018-06-13

Summary:

By means of this Service Bulletin (SB), Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) proposes the
replacement of the Switch Unit 20VE with an improved version.

Reason for last Revision:

Revision 2: The switch unit 20VE offered under P/N L311M1075108 in revisions 0 and 1 proved
to be faulty. No switch unit of this version was delivered. With revision 2, AHD now offers a
modified switch unit 20VE under P/N L311M1075109. In addition, the ”Effectivity” paragraph
has been revised accordingly.

Revision 1 draws attention to the fact that helicopters with Turbomeca engines must be
equipped with Digital Engine Control Units (DECU) with modification status TU120 or higher.

Compliance:

Compliance with this Service Bulletin is optional.

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1 PLANNING INFORMATION
1.A EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1 Helicopters/installed equipment and parts

a) EC135, T2, T2+, T3, P2, P2+, P3, 635 T2+, 635 T3, 635 P2+, 635 P3, starting with
S/N 0217.

b) Switch Unit 20VE L311M1075102

Switch Unit 20VE L311M1075103
Switch Unit 20VE L311M1075104
Switch Unit 20VE L311M1075107
Switch Unit 20VE L311M1075155

P/N of the Switch Unit 20VE

Rear side of the Switch Unit 20VE

NOTE On helicopters with S/N 0005 thru S/N 0216, the replacement of
the Switch Unit 20VE cannot be accomplished.

The installation of the improved version of the switch unit is essen-

tial for the retrofit of the warning function required for Single En-
gine Take Offs (SETO). The retrofit of the SETO warning function can
be done by accomplishing SB EC135-80-002, Revision 3 or higher.

1.A.2 Non-installed equipment and parts

Not applicable.

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1.B ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

1. In order to accomplish this SB, helicopters with Turbomeca engines must be

equipped with Digital Engine Control Units (DECU) with modification status
TU120 or higher. The modification status can be verified using the part number
of the DECU (see example illustrated below and Turbomeca MAINTENANCE
SPARE PARTS CATALOG).
In the event that DECUs with P/N 70EMM01010 or 70EMM01040 are installed,
the Turbomeca SB ARRIUS 2 No. 319 73 2120 must be accomplished before the
replacement of the switch unit 20VE.

LOG CARD Ident placard DECU

P/N
DECU

2. Immediately after receipt of this Service Bulletin, the pilots must be informed of
its contents and their attention must be drawn to the fact that, for future OEI
training, they must comply with the relevant Flight Manual sections, Supplement
FMS 9.1-4 or Supplement FMS 9.1-8.

1.C REASON

By means of this Service Bulletin, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) proposes the
replacement of the Switch Unit 20VE with an improved version.
The main improvements consist of the installation of more reliable ENG CONTROL
switches and the introduction of an optimized OEI training concept (One Engine
Inoperative).

1.D DESCRIPTION

Replace the Switch Unit 20VE. Perform functional test.

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1.E COMPLIANCE

1.E.1 Compliance at H/C manufacturer level

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Not applicable.
Non-installed equipment and parts:
Not applicable.

1.E.2 Compliance in service

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Compliance with this Service Bulletin is optional.
Non-installed equipment and parts:
Not applicable.

1.F APPROVAL
Approval of modifications:
The information or instructions contained in this document refer to change no. 4126.
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA No.
EASA.21J.700.

1.G ESTIMATED MAN-HOURS

Qualification Mechanic Electrician Pilot

Estimated
- approx. 3 h -
Man-hours

1.H WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Weight: 0.145 kg
Arm (longitudinal): 1728 mm Moment (longitudinal): 251 kgmm
Arm (lateral): - 80 mm Moment (lateral): - 12 kgmm

1.I POWER CONSUMPTION

Not applicable.

1.J SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not applicable.

1.K REFERENCES
AMM EC135 and AMM EC135/635

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1.L OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS
The required changes to the Flight Manual made necessary by this Service Bulletin
have been incorporated in Section 7, Supplement FMS 9.1-4 and Supplement FMS
9.1-8.
Publications to be updated:
The required changes to IPC EC135 and IPC EC635 made necessary by this Service
Bulletin will be incorporated with one of the next revisions.

1.M PART INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY

Interchangeability:
Not applicable.
Mixability:
Not applicable.

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2 MATERIAL INFORMATION
2.A MATERIAL: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT
Information on price and availability of the required retrofit kit SB-135-31-081-2C-1
can be requested from ECD, Dept. Spares Order Administration. The delivery time is
approx. 3 months upon receipt of order.

2.B LOGISTIC INFORMATION

Not applicable.

2.C MATERIAL REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

Material kits to be ordered for one helicopter
Material kit SB-135-31-081-2C-1 similar to design document L311M1174882.

No. Keyword Qty New P/N Old P/N Rem.

L311M1075109 - -
L311M1075102
1 Switch unit 20VE L311M1075103
1
- L311M1075104 -
L311M1075107
L311M1075155

2.D MATERIAL TO BE RETURNED

Not applicable.

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3 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.A GENERAL
Not applicable.

3.A.1 Preliminary steps:

1. De-energize the helicopter electrical system i.a.w. AMM, 24-00-00, 2-1.

3.A.2 Removing the old Switch Unit 20VE:

1. Open the DZUS locks (3, Figure 1) of the switch unit (2).
2. Pull the switch unit (2) out of the instrument panel (4).
3. Disconnect the plugs 20VEAA and 20VEBA located on the rear side.
4. Remove the switch unit (2).

3.A.3 Installing the new switch unit 20VE:

1. Connect the plugs 20VEAA and 20VEBA to the rear side of the new switch unit
20VE (1, Figure 1).
2. Insert the switch unit (1) into the instrument panel (4) and close the DZUS
locks (3).

3.A.4 Tests:
1. Functional test of the switch BAT MSTR, of the switches FADEC (ENG I and
ENG II) and of the switches ENG CONTROL FLIGHT / IDLE (ENG I and ENG II):
a. Perform a functional test of the Switch Unit 20VE in accordance with AMM,
31-11-20, 5-1 - Procedure (1) thru (12).
2. Functional test of the switches GEN I and GEN II and of the switch TRAIN:

NOTE The measuring of the generator voltage at the electrical master

boxes (terminals E and F) is not required.
a. Perform a functional test of the automatic deactivation system within the
high power consumers i.a.w. AMM, 24-30-00, 5-3.
b. During the ground run, carry out the functional test of the OEI training mode
in accordance with the Flight Manual, Supplement FMS 9.1-4 or Supplement
FMS 9.1-8.

3.A.5 Final steps:

Not applicable.

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3.B COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION
Confirm accomplishment of this Service Bulletin by adding an appropriate entry to
the historical record of the helicopter.
Enter the new part number and the new serial number of the Switch Unit 20VE in the
inventory list.
Confirm accomplishment of this SB by an entry in the Flight Manual (ROIV) section
“RECORD OF SERVICE- AND ALERT SERVICE BULLETINS”.

3.C OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating instructions:
Immediately after receipt of this Service Bulletin, the pilots must be informed of its
contents and their attention must be drawn to the fact that, for future OEI training,
they must comply with the relevant Flight Manual sections, Supplement FMS 9.1-4 or
Supplement FMS 9.1-8.
Supplement FMS 9.1-4 is valid for all helicopters, except for helicopters with
Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) 2950kg.
Supplement FMS 9.1-8 is only valid for helicopters with MTOW 2950kg.
Maintenance instructions:
Not applicable.

4 APPENDIX
Not applicable.

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1
3 4

1 Switch Unit 20VE, new L311M1075109

2 Switch Unit 20VE, old L311M1075102
2
or L311M1075103
or L311M1075104
or L311M1075107
or L311M1075155
3 DZUS lock
4 Instrument panel

Removal / Installation Switch Unit 20VE

Figure 1

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