SERVICE BULLETIN N F

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1 SERVICE BULLETIN N F MANUFACTURER REFERENCE: N F N ATA: 27 Date: TITLE: Inspection of rudder control pedal torque tube EFFECTIVITY Model Serial Number F to 0098 PURPOSE A pilot rudder pedal became detached in flight. No change in aircraft attitude occurred and the flight continued back. Rudder was control normally by copilot rudder pedal until a safe landing. This service bulletin describes the procedure for detection of potential cracks on rudder control pedal torque tube. COMPLIANCE: APPLICATION : MANDATORY VISUAL AND PENETRANT INSPECTION MUST BE CARRIED OUT PRIOR TO NEXT FLIGHT. REFER TO PART A MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION MUST BE CARRIED OUT DURING NEXT SCHEDULED 100 FLIGHT HOURS MAINTENANCE CHECKS. REFER TO PART B APPROBATION This service bulletin has been approved under the privileges of the design organization approval EASA 21J.064. This ASI Aviation service bulletin is attached to the AD EASA approval number: E. REFERENCE None Service Bulletin N F Page 1/7

2 MAN-HOURS Approximately 20 man-hours. MATERIAL Not applicable CREDIT Not applicable OVERVIEW Service Bulletin N F Page 2/7

3 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WHENEVER MAINTENANCE IS CONDUCTED ON ANY FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF CONTROL CABLES, ENSURE CONTROL CABLES ARE NOT CROSSED DURING CONTROL CABLES REINSTALLATION. PART A : VISUAL AND PENETRANT INSPECTION Instruction VISA INSPECTION A.1 Remove flight compartment carpet and scuff plate following AMM Chapter page 201 to get access to rudder pedals. A Torque tubes shall be free from grease or other contaminates which could decrease contrast between a discontinuity and its background. A.3 Inspect visually both torque tube for cracks in welded joint areas. Carry out a penetrant inspection by a qualified personnel on rudder pedal torque tube (both side: pilot and copilot). Service Bulletin N F Page 3/7

4 A.4 If any defect is detected, please fill attached form and contact ASI Aviation customer support for further information. If no defect is detected, apply following steps. A.5 A.6 04 to remove all penetrant substance. Install flight compartment carpet and scuff plate following AMM Chapter page 201 to get access to rudder pedals. A.7 Perform adjustement/test of rudder control system following AMM Chapter page 501 Service Bulletin N F Page 4/7

5 PART B : MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION Instruction VISA INSPECTION B.1 Remove Rudder pedal assembly following AMM Chapter page 206. B Torque tubes shall be free from grease or other contaminates which could restrict particle movement. B.3 Carry out a magnetic particle inspection by a qualified personnel on rudder pedal torque tube (both side: pilot and copilot). Magnetic particle inspection can be performed using the fluorescent, wet continuous or direct current technique whichever possibilities. Cracks can occur at welded joint between torque tube and pedals. B.4 If any defect is detected, please fill attached form and contact ASI Aviation customer support for further information. Service Bulletin N F Page 5/7

6 If no defect is detected, apply following steps. B.5 Demagnetize parts after final inspection. B.6 B.7 04 to remove all magnetic substance. Install Rudder pedal assembly following AMM Chapter page 206. B.8 Perform adjustement/test of rudder control system following AMM Chapter page 501 OWNER NOTIFICATION The Service Bulletin F dated 28 th July 2015 will be addressed to the owners of the F406 airplanes. It is recommended to the customers to contact ASI AVIATION for any further information relating to the application of this Service Bulletin on your airplane. ASI AVIATION Aérodrome de Reims-Prunay Prunay France Tel : (33) Customer Support Website: Service Bulletin N F Page 6/7

7 INSPECTION FORM SB-F Company :... Adress :... Name :... Occupation : Telephone :... Actual configuration: Serial Number: F Defect is detected on LH rudder pedal torque tube: Yes (Visual / Penetrant / Magnetic particle inspection) No Defect is detected on LH rudder pedal torque tube: Yes (Visual / Penetrant / Magnetic particle inspection) No (Surround applied inspection) Maintenance Phase :... Date :... Total flight hours :... Total landings :... Commentary :... To send at : Or by letter at : ASI Aviation Support Client Aérodrome de Reims-Prunay Prunay, France Service Bulletin N F Page 7/7