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Allan De Young

Customer Support

Engine Update
AW109/119 CAB February 24
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,2014



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PROPRIETARY NOTICE
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Classification
1. Canadian ECL(s):
2. ECCN(s):
3. P-ECCN(s):
9E991
4. USML (ITAR):
5. P-USML:
If unsure of classification, contact the originator of the information or your
local BAER. For more details, please view the classification instructions.
Customer Support Update
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ON LINE TECHNICAL PUBS NOW AVAILABLE
Internet access to Pubs
Maintenance manual
Service Bulletins
Service Information Letters
Ground based software (GBS)
Advantages:
Always latest revision
Point revisions possible
Email notifications of new documents
and revisions
Use documents on line or download
to local computer

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Print Fault Tree from any point
Dynamic Online Fault Isolation Session
Knowledgebase
ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS - SPOTLIGHT
Case-Based Reasoning
Diagnostics
Incorporates lessons learned, field
experience to Fault Isolation Charts
Sign-on directly from Customer Portal
under Technical Publications
Collaborative tool with seamless
online escalation to your own
diagnostics experts
SpotLight licensing included with
Pubs Subscription
Now available for PW200/PW210
engine families
Reference SIL PW200-055



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SpotLight
Customer Benefits:
Product Performance
Shop and flightline productivity reduces problem identification/resolution time
Real-time, interactive collaboration with senior maintenance personnel
Speed
Technician has direct access to the tool, no third party involved
Improved TAT times
Simplicity
Diagnostic tool that leads the technician through the engine issue to a possible resolution
Allows for multiple symptom search capability
Incremental Usage drives First Time Hit Rate, the tool becomes
more robust with increasing levels of data



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Engine Statistics
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ENGINE FLEET STATISTICS
4
th
Quarter 2013
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s) 9E991

PW206C PW207C
Engines in service: 770 588
No. of Operators: 222 163
No. of Countries: 43 35
Fleet Hours: 1,891,800 749,600
Publications
Update
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DURABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
NUMBER 3 BALL BEARING
SB28340 Cat 7 improved cage & oiling
SMALL EXIT DUCT (SED)
Service Bulletin 28301 Cat 5
Double skin wall plus ceramic,
eliminates scheduled borescope
NUMBER 2 BALL BEARING
SB28339 Cat 7 improved oiling
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991

DIFFUSER CASE
SB28284 Cat 7 improved
erosion resistance
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PW200 FAMILY BASIC TBO INCREASE
Service Information Letter PW200-045
Increased TBO from 3500 hours to 4000 hours
All PW200 models
Minimum Service Bulletin standard required
Information in SIL PW200-045 and Maintenance Manual

Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991

Engine
Model
PW206A PW206B PW206B2 PW206C PW206E PW207C PW207D PW207D1 PW207D2 PW207E
Basic TBO 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs 3500 Hrs
SBs
required to
qualify for
escalated
TBO
SB28069
SB28239
SB28264
SB28280
SB28284
SB28306
SB28069
SB28239
SB28264
SB28280
SB28284
SB28301
SB28306
SB28245
SB28280
SB28284
SB28301
SB28306
SB28069
SB28239
SB28264
SB28280
SB28284
SB28301
SB28306
SB28069
SB28239
SB28264
SB28280
SB28284
SB28306
SB28280
SB28284
SB28301
SB28306
SB28280
SB28284
SB28301
SB28306
SB28301 None
SB28280
SB28284
SB28301
SB28306
Escalated
TBO
4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs 4000 Hrs
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TURBINE EXHAUST NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
SB28353 Cat 7 October 2013
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s) 9E991

The Turbine Exhaust Nozzle Assembly
has a riveted baffle
The baffle assembly rivet may
experience distress

SB 28353 introduce a one piece baffle
that eliminates the rivets
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NEW FMM INLET FITTING KIT
SBP PW200-075 - March 2013
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s) 9E991

Issue
Airframe fitting may cross thread
FMM fitting when installed

Solution
PWC has defined a replacement
kit thru this Spare Part Bulletin
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IMPROVED DATA COLLECTION UNIT
SB28333 Cat 7 - May 2012
New hardware/software changes address lost
data and corruption issues

SIL PW200-060 advises that latest version of
GBS required
Available from the P&WC Portal

Reminder
Switch EEC off when performing maintenance
During shutdown, wait until Ng is at 0 prior to
aircraft power off
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991

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SMALL EXIT DUCT (SED)
Improved Engine Maintenance Manual (EMM) inspection
SED borescope inspection is
recommended based on Power
Assurance monitoring

Chapter 5 recommend borescope
inspection of SED every 800 hrs if post
SB28237 or SB28298 and pre SB28301

Comprehensive inspection criteria has
been added to EMM
All above photos show acceptable
condition for continued operation
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991 or equivalent

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Maintenance Update
Photo courtesy of West Yorkshire Police
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Background
Manual mode reversion has occurred in
flight due to EEC Critical Fault
Cause
Loose Ng connector, change in connector
pin resistance
Solution
EMM periodic connector torque check
Contact enhancer also recommended
SIL PW200-059 - March 2013
Introduces video with best practices
related to connector care
On P&WC web site:
http://www.pwc.ca/go/video/PW200_C
onnector_Care_Video.wmv


CONNECTOR MAINTENANCE

Incorrect (red line showing)
Correct (Red Line Covered)
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991

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MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
P3 Line Contamination
Background
P3 passages could become obstructed by
environmental debris affecting the P3 input
to the FMM

Cause
Environmental debris contaminating P3 line

Solution
Periodic inspection (P3 fitting and tube)
Alert SB28341 & SIL PW200-054
EMM Revision recurring checks
Contact FSR for tooling



Oil Shut Off Valve #8 Brg Carbon Seal
Export Compliance Classification Not Technical ECL Others
Aircraft inlet protection system mitigates risk of P3 passage contamination
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991

Engine Service Update
PT6B-37A
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AW119 / PT6B-37A
Fleet Statistics 4Q 2013
Engines in service: 190
No. of Operators: 94
No. of Countries: 36
Fleet Running Time: 330,300
Service Bulletin
Update
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IMPROVED REDUCTION GEARBOX
SB39088 February 2014
Tachometer and Nf governor pad
seals made from PTFE
Tachometer and Nf governor pads
having overboard drain to prevent
unwanted oil in the Nf governor
Aircraft BT required for drain line
In addition, the RGB incorporates a
new cover, gears and bearing
improvements
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TORQUE INDICATION ERROR
SB39092 - February 2014

Investigation Summary

ISSUE
Recent low time engine removals due to
erroneous torque indication
Torque frozen either high or low value

ROOT CAUSE
Axial displacement of torque meter
gearshaft bearings

STATUS
AW RFM revision & information letter (Pilot
instructions for Tq error) March 2014

SB39092 - new bearing with increased
clearances issued
Cat 3 (450 hrs) for 11 engines
Cat 4 (shop visit) for balance of fleet
BEARING 11
BEARING 10
BEARING 9
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EEC SOFTWARE UPGRADE
SB38801 - August 2012




92% OF FLEET UPGRADED
Addition of diagnostics/maintenance
functions to software
171/187 engines completed 92% of fleet
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991

Maintenance Update
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REFURBISHED ENGINES T5 TRIM REVIEW

Background
Affected 12 engines post 1500 hour hot section inspection (HSI)
Applied to engines processed at facilities with no test cell
T5 trim may vary from original production and reduce engine time on wing
Requirement for HSI test re-trim revised in EMM March 2013
Special Instruction issued for field test April 2013
Status
P&WC DAA letters issued for 10 engines to recommend continued operation; 6 no
trim change, balance had trim change <15 degrees
One engine removed for overspeed (pilot induced)
Awaiting final data for one engine

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FUEL PUMP COUPLING SHAFT
Chapter 5 Inspection
Background
Corrosion/wear on spline coupling
Potential IFSD if not detected

Possible Causes
Depletion of chromium plating
Lubricating oil mist restriction

Solution
600 hr inspection (cotton swab check)
Reduced wear limit at overhaul
Spline inspection (pump removed):
1,500 hrs if pump < 3000 hrs TSN
300 hrs if pump >3000 hrs or overhauled before
2007
Reminder
When installing pump, lubricate spline with oil only
Ensure hole in AGB drive shaft restrictor is free of obstruction
Export Classification: P-ECCN(s):9E991

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EEC CONNECTOR CORROSION
Background:
EEC reversion to MEC mode
Cause:
Water ingress into the J2 connector
(airframe interface) caused corrosion to
several pins
Recommendation:
Perform recommended inspections,
increase frequency based on
experience
Apply contact enhancer per
maintenance manual




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