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SERVICE BULLETIN
P&WC S.B. No. 3522

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74-20-00
TURBOPROP ENGINE
IGNITION CABLE ASSEMBLY - INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT OF

MODEL APPLICATION
PT6A-38, PT6A-41, PT6A-42, PT6A-42A, PT6A-45A, PT6A-45B, PT6A-45R

Compliance: CATEGORY 5

Summary: Some ignition cables may have a wrong coupling nut installed. The coupling nut may
be subject to corrosion. Do an inspection of the suspected batch of ignition cables
and replace if severe corrosion is found.

Dec 06/2022 PT6A-74-3522

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SERVICE BULLETIN
P&WC S.B. No. 3522
TURBOPROP ENGINE
IGNITION CABLE ASSEMBLY - INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT OF

1. Planning Information
A. Effectivity
PT6A-38 Engines post SB3444.
PT6A-41 Engines post SB3444 and all engines converted to Engine Model PT6A-41
(Ref. P&WC engine conversion SB3273).
PT6A-42 Engines post SB3444 and all engines converted to Engine Model PT6A-42
(Ref. P&WC engine conversion SB3300).
PT6A-42A Engines post SB3444.
PT6A-45A Engines post SB3444 and all engines converted to Engine Model PT6A-45A
(Ref. P&WC engine conversion SB3055 and 3163).
PT6A-45B Engines post SB3444 and all engines converted to Engine Model PT6A-45B
(Ref. P&WC engine conversion SB3118 and 3157).
PT6A-45R Engines post SB3444 and all engines converted to Engine Model PT6A-45R
(Ref. P&WC engine conversion SB3156).

NOTE: 1. The suspected batch codes are 2C18, 3C18, 4C18, 1D18, 2D18, 3D18, 4D18
and 5D18, refer to Champion SBCH53399-74-001 for the codes location.

NOTE: 2. If the code is not visible or not in the suspected batch, then this service
bulletin is not applicable to your engine.
B. Concurrent Requirements
This service bulletin can be done in conjunction with Champion service bulletin
CH53399-74-001.
C. Reason
(1) Problem
Some ignition cables may have corrosion on the coupling nut.
(2) Cause
The coupling nuts were made from improper material.
(3) Solution
Do an inspection of ignition cable suspected batch and replace as required.
D. Description
Do an inspection of the ignition cables.
E. Compliance

CATEGORY 5 - P&WC recommends to do this service bulletin when the engine is

disassembled and access is available to the necessary subassembly
(i.e. module, accessories, components, or build groups). Do all spare
subassemblies.
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SERVICE BULLETIN
P&WC S.B. No. 3522
TURBOPROP ENGINE
IGNITION CABLE ASSEMBLY - INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT OF

1. Planning Information (Cont’d)

F. Approval

The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Design Approval Organization No: DAO #93-Q-01.

G. Manpower

Once you have access to the part, an estimate of 1.0 man-hours is required to include
this service bulletin at repair.

No more man-hours are necessary to include this service bulletin at overhaul.

H. Weight and Balance

None.

I. Electrical Load Data

Not applicable.

J. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.

K. References

Illustrated Parts Catalog P/N 3021444 (PT6A-38,41,42,42A)

Illustrated Parts Catalog P/N 3027044 (PT6A-45A/45B/45R)
Maintenance Manual P/N 3021442 (PT6A-38,41,42,42A)

Maintenance Manual P/N 3027042 (PT6A-45A/45B/45R)

Overhaul Manual P/N 3021443 (PT6A-38,41,42,42A)

Overhaul Manual P/N 3027043 (PT6A-45A/45B/45R)

Refer to Champion SBCH53399-74-00

L. Publications Affected

Not applicable.

M. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts

Not applicable.

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P&WC S.B. No. 3522
TURBOPROP ENGINE
IGNITION CABLE ASSEMBLY - INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT OF

2. Material Information

A. Industry Support Information

This service bulletin will be covered by a Commercial Support Program Notification at a

later date.

Refer to Champion SB CH53399-74-001.

B. Material - Price and Availability

Not Applicable

C. Material Necessary for Each Engine

Not Applicable

D. Reidentified Parts

None.

E. Tooling - Price and Availability

Not Applicable

3. Accomplishment Instructions

A. Do an inspection of the ignition cables suspected batch.

(1) If the code is associated with the suspected batch, do as follows:

(a) Do an inspection of the ignition cable coupling nut for corrosion (Ref Champion
SBCH53399-74-001).

(b) Only if severe corrosion is found, remove the ignition cable, in accordance with
the maintenance or overhaul manual instructions as follows:
Ref. MM 74-20-00.
Ref. OHM 72-00-00 ENGINE - DISASSEMBLY-1.

(c) Install the new ignition cable in accordance with the maintenance or overhaul
manual instructions as follows:
Ref. MM 74-20-00.
Ref. OHM 72-00-00 FINAL ASSEMBLY - 2.

B. Write the accomplishment of P&WC S.B. No. SB3522 in the applicable engine module
log book.

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TURBOPROP ENGINE
IGNITION CABLE ASSEMBLY - INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT OF

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