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    ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 407-23-129

    29 June 2023

    MODEL AFFECTED: 407

    SUBJECT: ELECTRICAL HARNESSES, INSPECTION OF

    HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 54300 through 54752, 54805


    through 54999, and 56300 through 56357.

    [Serial number 56358 and subsequent will have the


    intent of this bulletin accomplished prior to delivery.]

    COMPLIANCE: Within the next 100 flight hours or 90 days, whichever


    occurs first, following the release date of this bulletin.

    DESCRIPTION:

    Bell has become aware of the possibility for an electrical harness to chafe at various
    locations in the aircraft instrument panel area. Chafing may occur between the Primary
    Flight Display (PFD)/Multi-Function Display (MFD) harnesses and the Cable Harness
    Protection System (CHiPS) rack, and between the electrical harnesses and the shroud
    behind the instrument panel area.

    This Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) mandates a one-time inspection of the electrical
    harnesses in the instrument panel area and provides instructions to improve the
    electrical harnesses protection adding sleeving protection, by re-orienting one
    connector backshell and adding an additional clamp.

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

    APPROVAL:

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

    ASB 407-23-129
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    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 7 man-hours are required to complete 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:

    The following material is required for the accomplishment of this bulletin and may be
    obtained through your Bell Supply Center. The kit part number CA-407-23-129 contains
    the parts listed below; however, they are available in limited quantity, but the parts can
    be ordered individually.

    For serial numbers 54300 through 54696, part number 2640-00103-00 sleeving will
    need to be ordered in addition with the kit CA-407-23-129 to perform this ASB

    Part Number Nomenclature Qty (Note)

    90-002-3 SELF-LOCKING NUT 1


    NAS1097AD4-4 RIVET 2
    NAS1801-3-13 SCREW 1
    NAS1149D0332J WASHER 2
    160-027-460 SUPPORT 1
    NAS43DD3-20N SPACER 1
    2640-00103-00 SLEEVING 4feet/1.2m (1)(2)

    NOTES:

    1. Not included in CA-407-23-129 kit. Only required for helicopters serial numbers
    54300 through 54696.
    2. Sleeving is sold by linear foot. Quantity required must be specified in the order.

    ASB 407-23-129
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    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 *

    PLT2S-C702Y Cable Tie AR C-292

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

    SPECIAL TOOLS:

    None required.

    WEIGHT AND BALANCE:

    Not affected

    ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:

    Not affected.

    REFERENCES:

    407-IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown


    407-MM Maintenance Manual
    BHT-ELEC-SPM - Electrical Standard Practices Manual
    BHT-SRM-ALL – Structural Repair Manual
    CSSD-PSE-90-001 - Chafing Control Guide

    PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:

    407-IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Prepare the helicopter for maintenance.

    2. Make sure all electrical power is removed from helicopter.

    ASB 407-23-129
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    WARNING

    OBEY ALL THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN YOU DO


    MAINTENANCE ON OR NEAR ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
    EQUIPMENT (407-MM, chapter 96).

    3. Remove the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) (DMC-
    407-A-95-13-05-00A-520A-A).

    4. Remove the Engine Airframe Unit (GEA) (DMC-407-A-95-64-04-00A-520A-A).

    5. Gain access to the electrical harnesses in instrument panel area by removing the
    right lower and upper console panel followed by the left upper, right upper and right
    lower shroud assembly. (DMC-407-A-95-13-03-00A-520A-A).

    6. Do a detailed visual inspection of the electrical harnesses behind the instrument


    panel area for any chafing. Pay attention to the electrical harnesses at the Cable
    Harness Protection System (CHiPS) rack and around shroud area.

    7. Repair damaged wires/bundles and identify/address the source of the chafing. Refer
    to Electrical Standard Practices Manual (BHT-ELEC-SPM) and Chafing Control
    Guide (CSSD-PSE-90-001) for additional information.

    -NOTE-

    The sleeve (2640-00103-00) length shall fully cover the wire


    bundle in the flexible chain link conduit of CHiPS rack.

    8. For helicopters serial numbers 54300 through 54696 without sleeve installed on the
    wire bundle in the flexible chain link conduit of CHiPS rack, cut the sleeve to the
    correct length and install it to cover the wire bundle into the flexible chain link conduit
    for both CHiPS rack (BHT-ELEC-SPM).

    9. Re-orient the GEA connector (7320A1P1) backshell cast housing by 180 degrees.
    The shield block and grounding screw head should face left hand side of helicopter
    after re-orientation.

    -NOTE-

    Install the rivets with manufactured head on the bottom side


    of support 407-031-202-119.

    10. Drill two rivet holes on support 407-031-202-119 (Figure 1) using No.30 drill bit.
    Countersink and deburr each hole and install the self-locking nut (1) with rivets (2)
    (BHT-SRM-ALL).

    ASB 407-23-129
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    11. Install the support (3) and spacer (4) with screw (5) and washers (6).

    12. Secure the wire harness W101(7) with cable tie on the support (3).

    13. Install the left upper, right upper and right lower shroud assembly followed by the
    right upper and lower console panel (DMC-407-A-95-13-03-00A-720A-A).

    14. Install the GEA unit (DMC-407-A-95-64-04-00A-720A-A).

    15. Install the PFD and MFD (DMC-407-A-95-13-05-00A-720A-A).

    16. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
    compliance with this Alert Service Bulletin.

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    Figure 1 – Clamp Installation (Page 1 of 2)

    ASB 407-23-129
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    Figure 1 – Clamp Installation (Page 2 of 2)

    ASB 407-23-129
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    Figure 2 – GEA backshell orientation

    ASB 407-23-129
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