ASB No. AS365-25.01.

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Civil version: N3

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN

PROTECTIVE MEASURE

EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS – Electrical Hoists

Check of the hook retaining ring system

For the attention of

Revision No. Date of issue

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Summary:

The purpose of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN is to check the retaining ring system at the hook bumper through
GOODRICH SIL No. SIL-2018-03.

Compliance:

Compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN is mandatory.

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION

1.A. EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1. Helicopters/installed equipment or parts

Helicopters equipped with electrical hoist GOODRICH P/N 42325-16-5 or 42325-16-6.

NOTE

Refer to the aircraft Log Book and/or the Equipment Log

Cards (FM) to identify the actual modification status of the
helicopter.

1.A.2. Non-installed equipment or parts

Electrical hoists GOODRICH P/N 42325-16-5 or 42325-16-6.

1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

1.C. REASON

Airbus Helicopters has been informed through an SIL (Service Information Letter) from GOODRICH Sensors
and Integrated Systems of an incorrectly assembled retaining ring system at the carrier assembly. The
carrier assembly holes were not aligned, and the carrier retainer was not safely engaged. Incorrect
installation could let the hook loosen and cause loss of load.

Carrier assembly

Retaining ring

Figure 1

Therefore, Airbus Helicopters makes mandatory the check of the retaining ring system at the carrier
assembly, through GOODRICH SIL No. SIL-2018-03.

1.D. DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN is to check the retaining ring system at the carrier
assembly and, if necessary, to recondition the system by repositioning the hook and the retaining ring,
through GOODRICH SIL No. SIL-2018-03.

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1.E. COMPLIANCE

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

Helicopters/installed equipment or parts:

Airbus Helicopters makes mandatory the embodiment of the instructions in paragraph 3. of this ALERT
SERVICE BULLETIN before delivery of the helicopter.

Non-installed equipment or parts:

Airbus Helicopters makes mandatory the embodiment of the instructions in paragraphs 3.B.2. and 3.C. of this
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN before delivery of the equipment or before installation on the helicopter.

1.E.2. Compliance in service

Helicopters/installed equipment or parts:

Comply with paragraph 3. before the next hoisting operation as from receipt of this ALERT SERVICE
BULLETIN published on the date mentioned in the page footer or upon installation of the hoist on the
helicopter.

Non-installed equipment or parts:

Comply with paragraph 3.B.2. and 3.C. of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN before installation of the hoist on
the helicopter.

1.F. APPROVAL

Approval of modifications:

Not applicable.

Approval of this document:

The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN revision 0 was approved on
August 07, 2018 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for civil
version helicopters subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.

The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 was approved on
August 07, 2018 under the prerogatives of the recognition of design capability FRA21J-002-DGA for
French Government helicopters.

1.G. MANPOWER

For compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN, Airbus Helicopters recommends the following
personnel qualification:

Qualification:
- 1 Mechanical Technician.

Time for the operations is indicated for reference, for a standard configuration.

Time for the operations:

- 30 minutes for Mechanical Technician.

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1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not applicable.

1.I. POWER CONSUMPTION

Not applicable.

1.J. SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not applicable.

1.K. REFERENCES

The following documents are required for compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN:

MTC: 20.07.03.408: Appearance checks on an aircraft after an inspection or repair - Technical instructions

CMM: 25-00-17-1: External Mounted Rescue Hoist

1.L. OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS

Not applicable.

1.M. PART INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY

Not applicable.

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2. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS INFORMATION

2.A. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT

Not applicable.

2.B. LOGISTIC INFORMATION

Not applicable.

2.C. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

Kits to be ordered for one helicopter or one assembly:

Refer to GOODRICH Service Information Letter No. SIL-2018-03 (see Appendix 4) and applicable CMM (see
Paragraph 1.K.).

2.D. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS TO BE RETURNED

Not applicable.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3.A. GENERAL

Not applicable.

3.B. WORK STEPS

3.B.1. Preliminary steps

- Install appropriate access equipment.

3.B.2. Procedure

- Inspect the carrier assembly in accordance with SIL-2018-03 (see Appendix 4).
- If the installation is not correct, before next hoist operations, replace the carrier assembly in accordance
with SIL-2018-03.

3.B.3. Final steps

- Clean and recondition the work zones and helicopter as per Work Card 20.07.03.408 (MTC).
- Clear the access equipment.
- Set helicopter into flight condition.

3.C. COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION

Compliance with this document:

Record the first full embodiment of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN No. 25.01.78 with the revision number
in the aircraft documents.

Record the first full embodiment of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN No. 25.01.78 with the revision number
in the Log Card (FM).

3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating instructions:

Not applicable.

Maintenance instructions:

Pending the next update of the CMM, insert the Service Information Letter No. SIL-2018-03 (Appendix 4) in
the chapter relating to the removal and installation of the retaining ring system.

Refer to the CMM after update.

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4. APPENDIX

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