ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 206-21-141

8 February 2021

MODEL AFFECTED: 206A/B and TH-67

SUBJECT: MAIN ROTOR PITCH LINK ASSEMBLY 206-010-

360-001/-003, INSPECTION AND APPLICATION OF
TORQUE SEAL LACQUER.

HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 4 through 4690 and 5101 through

5313.

COMPLIANCE: PART I: Within 100 flight hours or 3 months,

whichever comes first after the release date of this
bulletin.

PART II: Within 300 flight hours or 12 months

whichever comes first after accomplishment of PART
I and every 300 flight hours or 12 months thereafter.

DESCRIPTION:

Although there have been no reported events of pitch link tube assembly inserts
debonding during flight operation, Bell has some concern over the possibility of such
occurring and going unnoticed. Therefore, Bell is publishing this Alert Service Bulletin
(ASB) to address this concern. PART I of this ASB introduces a one-time detailed visual
inspection of the pitch link tube assembly and the application of a witness mark between
the pitch link tube assembly insert and the tube. Bell spare parts will have the witness
mark added to the pitch link tube assemblies prior to delivery. PART II of this ASB
requires a recurring inspection for integrity of the witness mark and indications of
movement of the insert. PART II of this ASB will be required to be accomplished on a
recurring basis until such time that the requirement has been incorporated to the
scheduled inspection program of the BHT-206A/B-SERIES-MM Maintenance Manual.

Applicability of this bulletin to any spare part shall be determined prior to its installation
on an affected helicopter.

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APPROVAL:

The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) approved.

CONTACT INFO:

For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact:

Bell Product Support Engineering

Tel: 1-450-437-2862 / 1-800-363-8023 / [email protected]

MANPOWER:

Approximately 1.0 man-hour is required to accomplish PART I of this bulletin.

Approximately 0.25 man-hour is required to accomplish PART II of this bulletin.
This estimate is based on hands-on time and may vary with personnel and facilities
available.

WARRANTY:

There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.

MATERIAL:

Required Material:

None required.

Consumable Material:

The following material is required to accomplish this bulletin, but may not require
ordering, depending on the operator’s consumable material stock levels. This material
may be obtained through your Bell Supply Center.

Part Number Nomenclature Qty (Note) Reference *

2230-10536-00 Torque Seal Lacquer 1 OZ (1, 2, 3) C-049

2110-07015-00 Dry-cleaning Solvent 1 GAL (1) C-304
Commercial Cleaning Cloth, Low-Lint A/R C-516

* C-XXX numbers refer to the consumables list in the BHT-ALL-SPM, Standard Practices Manual

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NOTES:

1. Quantity indicated is the format that the product is delivered in. Actual quantity
required to accomplish the instructions in this bulletin may be less than what has
been delivered.
2. 2230-10536-00 torque seal lacquer (C-049) is color yellow, however other colors are
available, at customer’s option, as shown in BHT-ALL-SPM Standard Practice
Manual, in Chapter 13 under C-049.
3. Polyurethane paint (C-245) or 2230-10547-00 (Vibra-TITE Viz-Torque® 202) are
acceptable alternates to C-049.

SPECIAL TOOLS:

None required.

WEIGHT AND BALANCE:

Not affected.

ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:

Not affected.

REFERENCES:

BHT-ALL-SPM, Standard Practice Manual, Chapter 13.

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:

BHT-206A/B-SERIES-MM, Maintenance Manual, Chapters 5 and 62.

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

PART I: One-time inspection and application of torque seal lacquer

1. Prepare the helicopter for maintenance.

2. Carry out a detailed visual inspection (DVI) of each of both main rotor pitch link tube
assemblies for debonding of the upper and lower inserts. This can include, but not
limited to, cracked paint, cracked sealant, and corrosion.

a. If inserts are not debonded, go to step 3.

b. If an insert is found debonded, or is suspected to be, contact Product Support

Engineering (PSE) at [email protected] for disposition. Provide
the following information:

i. Serial number of the helicopter the suspect parts are found.

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 ii. Part number of the main rotor pitch link assembly.

iii. Serial number of the main rotor pitch link assembly.

iv. Total time since new of the main rotor pitch link assembly.

v. Whether it is the upper or lower insert (or both) that is found, or

suspected to be, debonded.

vi. Pictures of the debonded, or suspected to be, insert(s).

c. Once disposition has been received from PSE, go to step 3.

3. Clean inserts and tube with a clean cloth (C-516) moistened with dry-cleaning
solvent (C-304).

4. Apply torque seal lacquer (C-049), or equivalent, across the main rotor pitch link tube
and the upper and lower inserts as shown (Figure 1).

5. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
compliance with PART I of this Alert Service Bulletin.

PART II: Recurring inspection

1. Prepare helicopter for maintenance.

2. Inspect the condition of the torque seal lacquer (C-049) between the main rotor pitch
link tube and the upper and lower inserts of both main rotor pitch link assemblies.

a. If torque seal lacquer (C-049) is missing or damaged, carry out a detailed visual
inspection of the main rotor pitch link tube assembly for debonding of the insert
where the torque seal lacquer (C-049) is missing or damaged. This can include,
but not limited to, cracked paint, cracked sealant, and corrosion.

(1) Remove any torque seal lacquer (C-049) residue, and clean inserts and tube
with a clean cloth (C-516) moistened with dry-cleaning solvent (C-304).

(2) If the insert is not debonded, re-apply torque seal lacquer (C-049), or
equivalent, as shown (Figure 1).

(3) If the insert is found debonded, or suspected to be, go to step 2.c.

b. If the torque seal lacquer (C-049) does not show indication of movement of the
inserts, go to step 3.

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 c. If an insert is found debonded, or is suspected to be, contact Product Support
Engineering (PSE) at [email protected] for disposition. Provide the
following information:

i. Serial number of the helicopter the suspect parts are found.

ii. Part number of the main rotor pitch link assembly.

iii. Serial number of the main rotor pitch link assembly.

iv. Total time since new of the main rotor pitch link assembly (if known).

v. Whether it is the upper or lower insert (or both) that is found, or

suspected to be, debonded.

vi. Pictures of the debonded, or suspected to be, insert(s).

d. Once disposition has been received from PSE, go to step 3.

3. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
compliance with PART II of this Alert Service Bulletin.

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 Figure 1 – Torque Seal Lacquer (C-049) Application
(Model 505 Pitch Link Assembly Shown as an Example)

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