SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02

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Overview

This service bulletin from Aeroprakt Ltd addresses the modification of the all-moving horizontal tail (AMHT) for A32 and A32L aircraft. It outlines the reasons for the modification, compliance requirements, and detailed instructions for inspection and installation of the modification parts.

Mandatory compliance for affected A32 and A32L aircraft.
Modification addresses manufacturing deviations in the AMHT.
Estimated man-hours for modification: 2 hours.
Mass change due to modification is +40 grammes.
Modification parts kit is supplied free of charge to local dealers.
Inspection of AMHT is required before modification.
Temporary VNE limitation must be removed after modification.
No special tools required for inspection.

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Document details

Type: Service Bulletins
Year: 2017
File size: 267 KB
Publisher: aeroprakt.de
Language: en

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Specifications

Mass change g: +40 grammes

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What is the SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02?

The SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 is a service bulletins for the AEROPRAKT LTD A-32, dated 2017.

Where does the SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 come from?

This copy of the SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 was originally published by aeroprakt.de and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

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The SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 — the AEROPRAKT LTD A-32 service bulletins on file — is dated 2017.

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Aircraft Affected

A32 airplanes with serial numbers from 017 to 030 and A32L airplanes from 002 to 005 are affected.

Reason for Modification

Some parts of the AMHT were manufactured with deviations in their form.

Compliance

Compliance with this Service Bulletin is mandatory for flight safety.

Instructions for Modification

Detailed steps for inspecting and installing the modification parts are provided.

Mass Data

The mass change due to the modification is insignificant at +40 grammes.

Removal of VNE Limitation

After completing the modification, the temporary VNE limitation must be removed.

Safety notes

WARNING: Failure to follow instructions may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Not following instructions may cause severe damage.

Full document text

Aeroprakt Ltd Address: 24, Polyova str., 03056 Kyiv, Ukraine E-mail: air@prakt.kiev.ua, aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com phone: +38 044 496 77 21, fax: +38 044 496 77 31 AEROPRAKT SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 MODIFICATION OF ALL-MOVING HORIZONTAL TAIL (AMHT) OF A32 AND A32L AIRCRAFT Repeating symbols: Please, pay attention to the following symbols throughout this document marking important information.  WARNING: Identifies an instruction, which if not followed may cause serious injury or even death.  CAUTION: Denotes an instruction, which if not followed, may cause severe damage.  NOTE: Information useful for better handling. Release date: 28.02.2017 Effective date: 28.02.2017 Completion date: Superseded notice: SA A32-01 Model: A32, A32L Serial number(s) affected: A32: from 017 to and including 030 A32L: from 002 to and including 005 Page 1 of 4 AEROPRAKT SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 Address: 24, Polyova str., 03056 Kyiv, Ukraine E-mail: air@prakt.kiev.ua, aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com phone: +38 044 496 77 21, fax: +38 044 496 77 31 Page 2 of 4 1) Planning information 1.1) Aircraft affected Aeroprakt-32 airplanes, S/N from 17 to and including 030 and Aeroprakt-32L airplanes, S/N from 002 to and including 005. 1.2) Reason It was discovered that some parts of the all-moving elevator (tailplane) of the above mentioned A32 and A32L aircraft were manufactured with deviations in their form. 1.3) Subject Modification of the all-moving horizontal tail (AMHT) of A32 and A32L aircraft. 1.4) Compliance Compliance with this Service Bulletin is mandatory for all affected aircraft for flight safety reasons! 1.5) Approval The technical content of this Service Bulletin has been approved by Aeroprakt. 1.6) Manpower Estimated man-hours: work per 3.1.2 is performed within 2 hours. 1.7) Mass data Mass change – insignificant +40 grammes. 1.8) Revision of other documents None. 1.9) Spare parts Modification parts' kit (mod kit) is supplied by the local dealer. 2) Spare parts information 3.1) Spare parts cost Mod kit is supplied by the manufacturer to local dealers free of charge. 3.2) Special tools For inspection – none. For modification: 3.3 mm drill bit, hand electric drill, Cleco fasteners, pop riveter. 3) Accomplishment / Instructions 3.1) Inspection of the AMHT Inspect the AMHT in the area of mod kit parts installation (see detail views II and IV in fig. 1 and 2) for dents, deformation and cracks. If any damage is found in the above mentioned areas consult the manufacturer.  NOTE: Inspect the lefthand and righthand portions of the AMHT, on both top and bottom side. AEROPRAKT SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 Address: 24, Polyova str., 03056 Kyiv, Ukraine E-mail: air@prakt.kiev.ua, aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com phone: +38 044 496 77 21, fax: +38 044 496 77 31 Page 3 of 4 3.2) Installation of the mod kit parts Prior to installation of the mod kit parts disconnect the control linkage and remove the AMHT from the aeroplane. 1. Installation of the top (righthand and lefthand) doublers: 1.1. Mark 2 holes (1 per righthand/lefthand side) on the top side of the AMHT at 301 mm distance as shown in fig. 1 and 3. 1.2. Drill the 2 marked holes with 3.3 mm drill bit. 1.3. Install the doublers (1) on Cleco fasteners symmetrically about the aircraft symmentry plane (ASP). 1.4. Using the holes in the doublers as pilot holes drill 3.3 mm holes – 5 holes on each (righthand/lefthand) side. 1.5. Remove the doublers, deburr/blunt the sharp edges of the holes, remove the metal chips. 1.6. Attach the doublers with pop-rivets (3) and (4) as shown in fig. 3 (symmetrically about the ASP). AEROPRAKT SERVICE BULLETIN No. SB A32-02 Address: 24, Polyova str., 03056 Kyiv, Ukraine E-mail: air@prakt.kiev.ua, aeroprakt.kiev@gmail.com phone: +38 044 496 77 21, fax: +38 044 496 77 31 Page 4 of 4 2. Installation of the bottom (righthand and lefthand) doublers: 2.1. Mark 2 holes (1 per righthand/lefthand side) on the bottom side of the AMHT at 569 mm distance as shown in fig 4. 2.2. Drill the 2 marked holes with 3.3 mm drill bit. 2.3. Install the doublers (2) on Cleco fasteners symmetrically about the ASP. 2.4. Using the holes in the doublers as pilot holes drill 3.3 mm holes – 3 holes each (righthand/lefthand) side. 2.5. Remove the doublers, deburr/blunt the sharp edges of the holes, remove the metal chips. 2.6. Attach the doublers with pop-rivets (3) and (4) as shown in fig. 3 (symmetrically about the ASP). 3.3) Removal of temporary VNE limitation Upon completing the modification remove the marking for temporary VNE limitation introduced according to the safety alert SA A32-01.

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