SBA1620
SBA1620
SBA1620
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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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
F. Approval
D.O.T./D.A.A. approved.
None.
P&WC No. RFN6144
Nov 08/2002 PT6A-72-A1620
© 2002 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Page 1 of 4
PRINTED IN CANADA
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA
Not changed.
Not applicable.
J. References
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals
K. Publications Affected
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals
2. Material Information
Not applicable.
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 $3.95 (US, 2002).
C. Manpower
Once you have access to the part, an estimate of 1.0 man-hours is required to include
this service bulletin at maintenance.
Est. Unit
List Price
($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.
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.
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.
G. Write accomplishment of P&WC S.B. No. 1620 in the applicable engine module log
book.
4. Appendix
Not applicable.