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SERVICE BULLETIN
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. STANS, SWITZERLAND
Service Bulletin No:
53-015
Ref No:
Modification No:
Inspection
ATA Chapter:
135
53
FUSELAGE - GENERAL
DO A CHECK OF THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE
MOUNT FITTINGS AND, IF NECESSARY, DO A CHECK FOR CRACKS WITH A BOROSCOPE
1.
Planning Information
A.
Effectivity
MSN 101 thru MSN 248 and MSN 501 thru MSN 567.
All engine mount fittings (P/N 553.10.09.122, P/N 553.10.09.123 and P/N 553.10.09.124) held as
spare or in stock.
B.
Concurrent Requirements
None.
C.
Reason
(1)
Problem
An operator reported Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) on the engine mount fittings.
(2)
Cause
Initially the material specification of the parts was AA2024-T351. The material specification
was subsequently changed to AA2124-T851 to decrease the risk of stress corrosion.
(3)
Solution
Do a one time inspection of the four engine mount 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
boroscope for cracks.
(d)
If cracks are found, contact Pilatus.

NOTE:

Rev. No.
Date:
53-015
Mandatory inspections will be added to Chapter 5 of the Aircraft

Maintenance Manual (AMM). The inspections will give instructions on how
to examine the four engine mount fittings for cracks. The inspections will
only be applicable to parts made from AA2024-T351.
Date: Nov 30/12

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NOTE:
D.
A Service Bulletin will be issued to give 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 AA2124T851 will cancel the requirement for the mandatory repetitive inspections.
Description
This Service Bulletin gives the data and instructions necessary to:
(1)
Check the material specification of the fittings.
(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 with a boroscope for
cracks.
These instructions are applicable to:
E.
The left engine upper-mount fittings P/N 553.10.09.123
The right engine upper-mount fittings P/N 553.10.09.122
The left and right, engine lower-mount fittings, P/N 553.10.09.124.
Compliance
Mandatory.
Accomplishment required not later than 90 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
Total
I.
Preparation
2.0
Eddy-current conductivity measurement-test
0.5
Boroscope inspection (If Necessary)
2.0
Close up
2.5
TOTAL MAN-HOURS
7.0
Weight and Balance

(1)
Weight Change
Not changed.
(2)
Moment Change
Not changed.
J.
Electrical Load Data

Not changed.
K.
Software
Not changed.
L.
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM): 06-20-00 or 12-00-00, 20-31-00, 25-10-00.
M.
Publications Affected
AMM, Chapter 05.
Structural Repair Manual (SRM): 53-10-00.
N.
Interchangeability of Parts
Not applicable.

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2.
Material Information
A.
Material - Price and Availability

Operators who require more information should contact:
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD,
INTEGRATED LOGISTIC SUPPORT MANAGER,
CH 6371 STANS,
Tel:
+41 41 619 66 30
SWITZERLAND
Fax:
+41 41 610 33 51
B.
KIT NUMBER
PRICE
AVAILABILITY
500.60.09.146
Contact address above
Contact address above
NOTE:
Kit No. 500.60.09.146 is the kit for the reference pieces 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 Bulletin 57-016. If you
have the pieces from that kit, you do not need to procure the kit again.
Material Necessary for Each Aircraft

(1)
Material to be Procured
Kit No. 500.60.09.146 has these parts:
PART No.
C.
QTY REMARKS
513.57.09.149
AA2024-T351 REFERENCE PLATE
513.57.09.150
AA2124-T851 REFERENCE PLATE
NOTE:
(2)
DESCRIPTION
One kit is required for each fleet of aircraft.
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
Material Necessary for Each Spare

None.

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D.
Re-identified Parts
If the engine mount fittings, either installed on the aircraft or held as spare, are made from
AA2124-T851, their part numbers will change as follows:
E.
DESCRIPTION
OLD PART NUMBER
RE-IDENTIFIED PART NUMBER
LEFT ENGINE UPPERMOUNT FITTING
553.10.09.123
553.10.09.851
RIGHT ENGINE UPPERMOUNT FITTING
553.10.09.122
553.10.09.852
LEFT OR RIGHT, ENGINE 553.10.09.124

LOWER-MOUNT FITTING
553.10.09.854
Tooling - Cost and Availability

PART No. DESCRIPTION
-
EDDY-CURRENT EQUIPMENT
WITH CONDUCTIVITY
MEASUREMENT PROBE
QTY REMARKS
1
Local supply
CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT
EQUIPMENT
Local supply
BOROSCOPE
Local supply
ALUMINIUM OR STEEL TUBE OF

APPROXIMATELY 800 MM
LENGTH X 10 MM DIAMETER
Local supply
OR
-
NOTE:

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Date:
Because of the difficult access, Pilatus recommends that the maximum diameter of the
measurement probe is 6,25 mm (0.25 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 panel F3 (Ref. AMM, 06-20-00 or 12-00-00, Page Block 1).
(2)
Remove the ejection seat from the front cockpit (Ref. AMM, 25-10-01, Page Block 401).
(3)
Obey the manufacturers operating instructions and calibrate the conductivity

measurement equipment.
(4)
Put the eddy current probe in position on the reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and
P/N 513.57.09.150).
(5)
Record the value shown on the test equipment.

NOTE:
B.
The temperature of these parts must be approximately the same:
The left upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (P/N 553.10.09.123)
The right upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122)
The left and right lower engine-mount attachment-fittings P/N

553.10.09.124)
The reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and P/N 513.57.09.150).
Do the Test to Find the Material Specification (Ref. Fig. 1)

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 6.25 mm (0.25 in.).
(1)
For the left upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (1) (P/N 553.10.09.123):

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE THE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY
THE MANUFACTURERS HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
(a)

Rev. No.
Date:
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 engine -mount attachment-fittings must be

approximately the same as the reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and
P/N 513.57.09.150).
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(2)
C.
(b)
Put the eddy current probe in position on the left upper engine-mount attachmentfitting (1) (P/N 553.10.09.123).
(c)
(d)
Compare the value recorded above with the values recorded in Section 3.A.(5) and
determine if the attachment fitting is manufactured from AA2024-T351 or AA2124T851.
(e)
Do Steps 3.B(1)(b) thru (d) again to make sure the result is the same.
(f)
Write the type of material that the left upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (1)
(P/N 553.10.09.123) is made from on the Status of Parts Form (Ref. Fig 5).
Do Step 3.B.(1) of this Service Bulletin again on:
The right upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122)
The left and right lower engine-mount attachment-fittings P/N 553.10.09.124).
(3)
If you find an engine mount fitting made from AA2024-T351, continue this Service Bulletin
from Step 3.C.
(4)
If all the engine mount fittings are made from AA2124-T851, continue this Service Bulletin
from Step 3.D.
Do the Boroscope Inspection to Find Cracks (Ref. Fig. 2)

NOTE:
Step 3.C. is only applicable to engine mount fittings made from AA2024-T351.
NOTE:
(1)
Obey the manufacturers instructions and use a boroscope to examine the areas shown in
Fig. 2:
(a)
Use the aluminium or steel tube as a guide for the boroscope to access the
inspection areas.
(b)
If you find cracks:

1
You must contact Pilatus Customer Support before next flight. The address
is:
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.,
Customer Technical Support (MCC),
P.O. Box 992
6371 Stans, Switzerland
Fax: + 41 (0)41 619 67 73
Email: [email protected]
2
(c)

Rev. No.
Date:
Make a report of the inspection results, refer Step 3.D.
If you do not find cracks, make a report of the inspection results, refer Step 3.D.
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D.
Report the Inspection Results

(1)
Make a copy of the Inspection Report Form(s) (Ref. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).
(2)
Complete the Inspection Report Form(s):
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:
(3)
Add the part number of the engine mount fittings to the final column of the Status of Parts
Form (Ref. Fig. 5).
NOTE:
(4)
E.
F.
If there are no crack indications, use the Inspection Report Form(s) to tell Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd the aircraft details.
If the engine mount fittings are made from AA2024-T351, the part number will be
the same as that entered in column 3. If the engine mount fittings are made from
AA2124-T851, the part number will change as shown in Para. 2.D.
Send or fax the completed form(s) and a copy of the Status of Parts Form (Ref. Fig. 5) to
Pilatus Customer Support.
Job Close-Up
(1)
Remove all equipment, materials and tools from the work area. Make sure that the work
area is clean.
(2)
Install the ejection seat in the front cockpit (Ref. AMM, 25-10-01, Page Block 401).
(3)
Install the access panel F3 (Ref. AMM, 06-20-00 or 12-00-00, Page Block 1).
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:

Rev. No.
Date:
If the engine mount 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 engine mount fittings require the inspection.
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4.
Accomplishment Instructions - Engine Mount Fittings Held as Spare or in Stock

NOTE:
A.
This procedure is applicable to all engine mount fittings (P/N 553.10.09.122, P/N
553.10.09.123 and P/N 553.10.09.124) held as spare or in stock.
Preparation
(1)
Obey the manufacturers 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)

NOTE:
B.
The temperature of the engine mount fittings (P/N 553.10.09.122, P/N

553.10.09.123 and P/N 553.10.09.124) and the reference plates (P/N
513.57.09.149 and P/N 513.57.09.150) must be approximately the same.
Do the Test to Find the Material Specification

NOTE:
(1)
For an engine mount fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122, P/N 553.10.09.123 or P/N

553.10.09.124):
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE THE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY
THE MANUFACTURERS 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 engine mount fitting (P/N
553.10.09.122, P/N 553.10.09.123 or P/N 553.10.09.124).
(c)
(d)
Compare the value recorded above with the values recorded in Section 4.A.(3) and
determine if the engine mount fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122, P/N 553.10.09.123 or P/N
553.10.09.124) 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 engine mount fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122, P/N 553.10.09.123 or P/N

553.10.09.124) is made from AA2024-T351, send it to Pilatus Customer Support.
Pilatus will send a replacement engine mount fitting (P/N 553.10.09.849, P/N
553.10.09.850 or P/N 553.10.09.853) made from AA2124-T851.
(g)
If the engine mount fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122, P/N 553.10.09.123 or P/N

553.10.09.124) 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.
D.
Job Close-Up
(1)
Return the engine mount fittings to stores.
(2)
Make sure the part number is correct and either:
P/N 553.10.09.849 (New) or P/N 553.10.09.851 (Re-identified)
P/N 553.10.09.850 (New) or P/N 553.10.09.852 (Re-identified)
P/N 553.10.09.853 (New) or P/N 553.10.09.854 (Re-identified).
Documentation
(1)
Make an entry on the serviceable label (attached to the engine mount 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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FRAME 1
A
A
B
C
FRAME 1
B
C
B
1
LH SHOWN
RH SIMILAR
RUDDER PEDAL PULLEY
BRACKETS NOT SHOWN
FOR CLARITY
C
LH SHOWN
RH SIMILAR
SB 2194
Check of the Material Specification

Figure 1
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FRAME 1
A
A
B
C
FRAME 1
LH SHOWN
RH SIMILAR
CRACK INSPECTION AREA

(INSPECT BOTH FLANGES)
C
LH SHOWN
RH SIMILAR
SB 2195
CRACK INSPECTION AREA

(INSPECT BOTH FLANGES)
Fittings - Crack Inspection (If Necessary)

Figure 2

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LH UPPER FITTING
DATE:
FLYING HOURS:
AIRCRAFT MSN:
CRACK 1
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 2
LENGTH
CRACK 3
LENGTH
CRACK 4
LENGTH
mm
LANDINGS:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
mm
mm
RH UPPER FITTING
AIRCRAFT MSN:
CRACK 1
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 2
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 3
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 4
LENGTH
FLYING HOURS:
LANDINGS:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
mm
SB 2196
DATE:
Upper Fittings - Inspection Form

Figure 3
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LH LOWER FITTING
DATE:
FLYING HOURS:
AIRCRAFT MSN:
CRACK 1
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 2
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 3
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 4
LENGTH
mm
LANDINGS:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
RH LOWER FITTING
AIRCRAFT MSN:
CRACK 1
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 2
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 3
LENGTH
mm
CRACK 4
LENGTH
mm
FLYING HOURS:
LANDINGS:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
SB 2197
DATE:
Lower Fittings - Inspection Form

Figure 4

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The engine upper-mount fitting, LH
The engine upper-mount fitting, RH
The engine lower-mount fitting, LH
The engine lower-mount fitting, RH
Component
Line No.
553.10.09.124
553.10.09.124
553.10.09.123
553.10.09.122
Part Number
Material, after accomplishment of

this Service Bulletin
Part Number, after accomplishment of

this Service Bulletin
SERVICE BULLETIN
Status of Parts Form

Figure 5
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SERVICE BULLETIN EVALUATION SHEET FOR SB No. 53-015

Fuselage - General - Do a Check of the Material Specification
Used in the Manufacture of the Engine Mount Fittings and, If
Necessary, Do a Check for Cracks with a Boroscope
Title
Customer
Service Center
EMBODIMENT REPORTING
On the entire fleet
This SB has been embodied:
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: [email protected]
SERVICE BULLETIN EVALUATION SHEET

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SERVICE BULLETIN

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. STANS, SWITZERLAND

Service Bulletin No:

Check the material specification of the fittings.

If cracks are found, contact Pilatus.

Service Bulletin No:

Mandatory inspections will be added to Chapter 5 of the Aircraft

Date: Nov 30/12

A Service Bulletin will be issued to give instructions and data on how to

Check the material specification of the fittings.

These instructions are applicable to:

The left engine upper-mount fittings P/N 553.10.09.123

The right engine upper-mount fittings P/N 553.10.09.122

The left and right, engine lower-mount fittings, P/N 553.10.09.124.

Service Bulletin No:

Date: Nov 30/12

Eddy-current conductivity measurement-test

Boroscope inspection (If Necessary)

Weight and Balance

Electrical Load Data

Service Bulletin No:

Date: Nov 30/12

Material - Price and Availability

Contact address above

Contact address above

Material Necessary for Each Aircraft

AA2024-T351 REFERENCE PLATE

AA2124-T851 REFERENCE PLATE

One kit is required for each fleet of aircraft.

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

Material Necessary for Each Spare

Service Bulletin No:

Date: Nov 30/12

OLD PART NUMBER

RE-IDENTIFIED PART NUMBER

LEFT ENGINE UPPERMOUNT FITTING

RIGHT ENGINE UPPERMOUNT FITTING

LEFT OR RIGHT, ENGINE 553.10.09.124

Tooling - Cost and Availability

ALUMINIUM OR STEEL TUBE OF

Service Bulletin No:

Date: Nov 30/12

Accomplishment Instructions - On Aircraft

Obey the manufacturers operating instructions and calibrate the conductivity

Record the value shown on the test equipment.

The temperature of these parts must be approximately the same:

The left upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (P/N 553.10.09.123)

The right upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122)

The left and right lower engine-mount attachment-fittings P/N

The reference plates (P/N 513.57.09.149 and P/N 513.57.09.150).

Do the Test to Find the Material Specification (Ref. Fig. 1)

For the left upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (1) (P/N 553.10.09.123):

Service Bulletin No:

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

The temperature of the engine -mount attachment-fittings must be

Date: Nov 30/12

Record the value shown on the test equipment.

Do Step 3.B.(1) of this Service Bulletin again on:

The right upper engine-mount attachment-fitting (P/N 553.10.09.122)