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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN


P&WC S.B. No. A1620

BULLETIN INDEX LOCATOR


72-10-00 / 72-11-00
TURBOPROP ENGINE
OIL TRANSFER TUBE ADAPTER RETAINING RING - REPLACEMENT OF

MODEL APPLICATION
PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-35, PT6A-114A, PT6A-135A

Compliance: CATEGORY 3

Summary: On some engines, it is possible that an undersized oil transfer tube adapter retaining
ring was installed in the propeller shaft during assembly. To make sure the correct
retaining ring is installed, the existing retaining ring is removed and replaced with a new
one.

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Cover Sheet

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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN


P&WC S.B. No. A1620
TURBOPROP ENGINE
OIL TRANSFER TUBE ADAPTER RETAINING RING - REPLACEMENT OF

1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity
PT6A-21 Engines which are between and include Serial No. PCE-PE0495 thru
PCE-PE0499.
PT6A-27 Engine Serial No. PCE-PG0202 and PCE-PG0203.
PT6A-35 Engine Serial No. PCE-RR0015 and PCE-RR0016.
PT6A-114A Engines which are between and include Serial No. PCE-PC1014 thru
PCE-PC1022.
PT6A-135A Engines which are between and include Serial No. PCE-PZ0084 thru
PCE-PZ0087.

B. Concurrent Requirements

None.

C. Reason

(1) Problem

The oil transfer tube adapter, in the propeller shaft, may have an undersized
retaining ring.

(2) Cause

On some engines, it is possible that the wrong retaining ring was installed during
assembly.

(3) Solution

Remove and replace the existing retaining ring with a new one.

D. Description

Remove the propeller from the propeller shaft, if applicable. Remove and replace the
existing retaining ring with a new one.

E. Compliance

CATEGORY 3 - P&WC recommends to do this service bulletin within 25 flight hours.

F. Approval

D.O.T./D.A.A. approved.

G. Weight and Balance

None.
P&WC No. RFN6144
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ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN


P&WC S.B. No. A1620
TURBOPROP ENGINE
OIL TRANSFER TUBE ADAPTER RETAINING RING - REPLACEMENT OF

1. Planning Information (Cont’d)

H. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.

I. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.

J. References
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals

K. Publications Affected
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals

L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts

Interchangeability - Refer to Para. 2.D.

Intermixability - Not changed.

2. Material Information

A. Industry Support Information

Not applicable.

B. Material - Cost and Availability

You can get the procurable parts listed in Para. 2.D. from any Pratt & Whitney Canada
Parts Distribution Center.

The estimated total cost of new parts needed to replace old parts is $3.95 (US, 2002).

The new parts are available.

C. Manpower

Once you have access to the part, an estimate of 1.0 man-hours is required to include
this service bulletin at maintenance.

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ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN


P&WC S.B. No. A1620
TURBOPROP ENGINE
OIL TRANSFER TUBE ADAPTER RETAINING RING - REPLACEMENT OF

D. Material Necessary for Each Engine

The quantity of materials listed in this section is on a per engine basis.

Est. Unit
List Price
($US, Instructions
New P/N Keyword Old P/N Qty 2002) Disposition
Replacement Part
AS3217-146 Ring, Retaining AS3217-146 1 3.95 (A)
(A) Discard the old retaining ring.

E. Reidentified Parts

None.

F. Tooling - Price and Availability

Not applicable.

3. Accomplishment Instructions

A. If applicable, remove the propeller from the engine. Refer to the Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM).

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE INSIDE OF THE PROPELLER
SHAFT. USE CARDBOARD OR HEAVY PLASTIC TO PROTECT THE SIDES
OF THE SHAFT.

B. Install cardboard or heavy plastic on the inside of the propeller shaft.

C. Remove and discard the retaining ring from the oil transfer tube adapter inside the
propeller shaft.

NOTE: If it is difficult to remove the retaining ring, contact the P&WC help desk or your
local field service representative (FSR) for assistance. Refer to the cover sheet
for contact information.

D. Install the retaining ring on the oil transfer tube adapter.

E. Remove the cardboard or plastic from the propeller shaft.

F. Install the propeller, if removed. Refer to the AMM.

G. Write accomplishment of P&WC S.B. No. 1620 in the applicable engine module log
book.

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P&WC S.B. No. A1620
TURBOPROP ENGINE
OIL TRANSFER TUBE ADAPTER RETAINING RING - REPLACEMENT OF

4. Appendix

Not applicable.

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