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MODEL APPLICATION
PT6A-52, PT6A-60A, PT6A-61, PT6A-62

Compliance: Refer to Para. 1.E. in the Service Bulletin

Summary: This Service Bulletin (SB) provides a recommended basic operating Time Between
Overhauls (TBO) and specifies a recommended initial Hot Section Inspection (HSI)
frequency. P&WC turbine engines are required to undergo periodic inspection in
accordance with a pre-established schedule in order to ensure serviceability. The
TBO and HSI intervals represent the two major scheduled inspections, and are defined
in this SB. This SB also provides TBO extension procedures for operators with an
average utilization higher than 300 hours/year. The technical content of this SB has
been reviewed by and is acceptable to Transport Canada.

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P&WC S.B. No. 13303R17

REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET

TURBOPROP ENGINE MODEL PT6A

SUBJECT: Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. PT6A-72-13303, Rev. No. 17, dated Dec
14/2015 (P&WC S.B. No. 13303R17) OPERATING TIME BETWEEN OVERHAULS
AND HOT SECTION INSPECTION FREQUENCY

Replace your existing copy of this service bulletin with the attached revised bulletin. Destroy the
superseded copy.

Please retain this Revision Transmittal Sheet with the revised bulletin.

SUMMARY: This revision is issued to:

v update Para. 1.D., Planning Information.

v add P&WC S.B. No. 3003 reference in Para. 1.K., Planning Information.
v update Para. 3.C., Accomplishment Instructions.
v Revise table 3 in Para. 4., Appendix.
v update Para. 4.D., Appendix.

EFFECT OF REVISION ON PRIOR ACCOMPLISHMENT:

None.

NOTE: A black bar in the left margin indicates a change in that line of text or figure.

REVISION HISTORY:
Original Issue: Mar 30/1983 Revision No. 7: Jul 30/1998 Revision No. 14: May 10/2013
Revision No. 1: Feb 15/1984 Revision No. 8: Feb 04/1999 Revision No. 15: Sep 09/2014
Revision No. 2: Aug 07/1985 Revision No. 9: May 07/2002 Revision No. 16: Nov 10/2014
Revision No. 3: Aug 10/1990 Revision No. 10: Jul 11/2007 Revision No. 17: Dec 14/2015
Revision No. 4: Nov 06/1995 Revision No. 11: Nov 14/2007
Revision No. 5: Nov 29/1995 Revision No. 12: Oct 12/2012
Revision No. 6: Jul 08/1997 Revision No. 13: Dec 21/2012
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1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity
PT6A-52 Engines.
PT6A-60A Engines.
PT6A-61 Engines.
PT6A-62 Engines.
B. Concurrent Requirements

None.
C. Reason

This service bulletin:

v Provides a recommended basic operating TBO;
v Specifies a recommended initial HSI frequency; and
v Describes the TBO extension/evaluation process.

D. Description

(1) Definitions:

v The Basic Industry TBO is the Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. recommended TBO
per this service bulletin which is applicable to all operators.
v The Fleet TBO is the TBO level which individual operators have attained for
engines of the same model in their possession only.
v The Fleet TBO Read-Across Harmonization is the extension of the Fleet TBO of
engines operated under different SBs in a mixed engine fleet. A fleet TBO
read-across harmonization is applicable only for engines in the operator’s
possession.
v The Engine TBO is the TBO applicable to a specific engine per the Industry TBO
or Fleet TBO or a recommended TBO by P&WC for a particular set of conditions.
v The term ‘‘hours’’ in this document is the Engine Flight Hours (EFH).

(2) TBO recommendations take into consideration the average effect of the many
variables affecting overhaul life, such as:

v Average flight duration;

v Percentage of time at any given power level;
v Climatic conditions and environment;
v Maintenance practices;
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1. Planning Information (Cont’d)

v Utilization; and
v Engine modification standards.

(3) Under extreme conditions of very low utilization coupled with continuous operation
in agricultural spraying, Skydiving, fire fighting, salt water atmosphere or heavy
sand and dust environments, periodic inspections in accordance with the applicable
maintenance instructions may indicate maintenance action prior to the
recommended overhaul life.

(4) The TBO interval may be extended with the approval of the operator’s Airworthiness
Authority. The minimum requirements for engine TBO extension or for fleet TBO
extension are described in the Appendix Para. 4.

E. Compliance

The inspection intervals and overhaul periods provided in this bulletin are the
manufacturer’s recommendations. These periods are based on operation that is per the
Airframer’s POH (Pilot Operating Handbook). Extended operation at power settings
above normal Takeoff/Climb/Cruise may require a reduction in the intervals stated. The
use of Maximum Continuous is unrestricted for the duration required by the crew to
address an emergency situation. Repetitive use of Maximum Continuous, and/or extended
operation at high speeds and/or ITT (Inter-Turbine Temperature) will necessitate a
significant reduction in HSI (Hot Section Inspection) interval. Airworthiness authorities
normally require operators to follow these recommendations unless alternative
arrangements have been made between the operator and the manufacturer, and
approved by the operator’s airworthiness authority.

F. Approval

Transport Canada has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this Service
Bulletin.

NOTE: The service life values quoted herein are determined by the limiting values,
stated on the Pratt & Whitney Canada drawings, which form part of the
Department of Transport Aircraft Engine Type Approval for the applicable engine
model. These limiting values are based on the use of P&WC approved
components installed on/in the engine. Use of other than P&WC approved
components may reduce the life limits.

G. Manpower

Not applicable.

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1. Planning Information (Cont’d)

H. Weight and Balance

None.

I. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.

J. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.

K. References
Applicable PT6A Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
Service Information Letter No. GEN-055
Service Information Letter No. PT6A-107 and PT6A-041
P&WC S.B. No. 13002, 13066, 13076, 13113, 13177, 13181, 13216, 13249
P&WC S.B. No. 13323, 13330, 13351, 13354, 13360, 13417, 13450, 13469
P&WC S.B. No. 3003

L. Publications Affected

None.

M. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts

Not applicable.

2. Material Information

A. Industry Support Information

Not applicable.

B. Material - Cost and Availability

Not applicable.

C. Material Necessary for Each Engine

Not applicable.

D. Reidentified Parts

None.

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2. Material Information (Cont’d)

E. Tooling - Price and Availability

Not applicable.
3. Accomplishment Instructions

A. Modular Concept:
(1) An engine is comprised of two modules. The modules, when assembled, operate
as a complete engine.

(2) The modules are defined in the Department of Transport Engine Type Approval E21
Note 3 and in the applicable Illustrated Parts Catalogs. In general they are
identified as:

TABLE 1, Modular Concept

Model Gas Generator Module Power Section Module

PT6A-52 P/N 3072558 P/N 3072555

PT6A-60A P/N 3102600 P/N 3102000
PT6A-61 P/N 3102600 P/N 3103300
PT6A-62 P/N 3035000 P/N 3035200

NOTE: To separate the gas generator and the power section modules, remove the
bolts from flange C per the maintenance or overhaul manuals.
(3) Each module may be maintained at its own hard time schedule.

B. Basic Time Between Overhaul (TBO) Recommendations

(1) The basic industry TBO’s are as follows:

(a) All PT6A-52, PT6A-60A, and PT6A-61 engines/modules may be operated to a

basic TBO of 3,600 hours.

(b) All PT6A-62 engines/modules may be operated to a basic TBO of 3,000 hours.

(2) For maintenance scheduling purposes, one engine per aircraft may be operated an
additional 70 calendar days or 200 flight hours, whichever comes first, conditional
on the following:

(a) The engine has been maintained and operated in accordance with P&WC’s
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and operated to an engine TBO
interval that is recommended by P&WC;

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

(b) Boroscope inspection of the hot section components per the Engine Maintenance
Manual must be carried out and engine found to be in serviceable condition;

(c) Only one maintenance scheduling extension per TBO interval is available;

(d) The maintenance scheduling hours do not modify the operator’s base TBO
interval;

(e) The operator must notify their local airworthiness authority or equivalent upon
use of this extension.

(3) Rotor component life limitations outlined in the latest revision of P&WC S.B.
No. 13002 override TBO considerations.

(4) Engines that are within the basic recommended TBO and that have been
maintained or stored per maintenance manual requirements have no related calendar
time limits.

(5) The Hamilton Sundstrand fuel pump may be operated to the engine TBO (basic or
extended, as applicable).

NOTE: Refer to periodic inspection of Hamilton Sundstrand fuel pump, per the
EMM as applicable.

(6) The engine accessories that follow may be operated to the engine TBO (basic or
extended, as applicable) plus 500 hours. All other accessories may be operated to
the engine TBO:

v Fuel Control Unit (for the PT6A-52, PT6A-60A and PT6A-61 engines operate to
BASIC TBO plus 500 hours)
v Fuel Heater
v Propeller Governor
v Ignition Exciter
v Compressor Bleed Valve
v Flow Divider
v Fuel Pump (Argo-Tech only)
At overhaul, for PT6A-62 engines, do a test of the accessories that follow per the
applicable Component Maintenance Manual (CMM):

v Electronic Limiter (ELU)

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

v Trim Plug
v Solenoid Valve
v Tq Transducer

NOTE: Where accessories are removed (for repair or other reason) and
subsequently reinstalled, operating time since new or overhaul must
be recorded on the repair tag.

(7) For Pre-SB13076 engines, the first-stage reduction planet gear bearings must be
replaced at each and every overhaul or 8000 hours, whichever occurs first.

(8) For Post-SB13076 engines, the first-stage reduction planet gear bearings must be
inspected at each and every overhaul. Replace only if damage exceeds the
Overhaul Manual limits.

(9) For the PT6A-62 FCU Pre-SB13330 configuration, the TBO is the engine TBO plus
500 hours, or 4000 hours, or 6 years whichever comes first.
For the PT6A-62 FCU Post-SB13330 configuration, the TBO is the engine TBO
plus 500 hours, or 5000 hours, or 6 years whichever comes first.

NOTE: This limit is calculated from the time the unit enters in service or from the
last overhaul of the FCU and is applicable whether the FCU was in use or
storage during this period. Refer to Maintenance Manual, Maintenance
Practices, section 73-20-00.

(10) For the PT6A-62 engines installed on Pilatus PC-9 aircraft only, replace the
propeller shaft at every overhaul.

C. TBO Extension Recommendations:

(1) For operators with an average utilization higher than 300 hours/year, P&WC can
provide recommendations for TBO extensions as follow:

(a) Option A - Fleet TBO Extension:

An operators’ full fleet of similarly operated and maintained engines, covered
by this SB, can have its TBO escalated in 500-hour increments based on a
review of the condition of the hardware one or two engines inducted for
overhaul. The recommendation is based on one or two satisfactory overhaul
samples. Refer to the Appendix Para. 4.A., 4.B., 4.C. and 4.D.

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

(b) Option A - Fleet TBO Read-Across Harmonization:

An operator’s full fleet of similarly operated and maintained engines, covered
by this SB or P&WC S.B. No. 3003, can have its Fleet TBO harmonized in
increments. Engine sample requirements are defined in Table 3. Refer to
Appendix Para. 4.A, 4.B, 4.C and 4.E. Refer to SIL PT6A-233.

NOTE: Once the fleet TBO is harmonized, the fleet TBO extension by 500hrs
increment may be applied to the entire operator’s fleet of PT6A-41,
PT6A-42, PT6A-52, PT6A-60A, PT6A-61 covered by the TBO P&WC
S.B. No. 3003 and P&WC S.B. No. 13303.

(c) Option B - Engine-Specific TBO Extension (For PT6A-52, PT6A-60A,

PT6A-61 Engines):
The TBO of an individual engine can be increased, subject to the evaluation of
the configuration, condition and method of operation of this engine. Refer to
the Appendix Para. 4.A, 4.B, 4.C and 4.E.

(2) TBO Extension recommendations that were approved prior to issue of this SB,
through all prior revisions of P&WC S.B. No. 13303, are not affected and remain
valid, except that:

v P&WC No longer endorses on-condition TBO programs on the PT6A engine

models
v Aircraft Gas Turbine Operating Information Letters (AGTOIL) are no longer valid.

(3) TBO extension recommendations from P&WC are subject to approval of the
operator’s local airworthiness authority.

(4) The TBO established by individual operators and/or for individual engines is
independent of the TBO published for the industry.

D. Hot Section Inspection (HSI) Frequency Recommendations:

(1) The HSI interval does not increase, as the TBO is escalated.

(2) All PT6A engines may be operated to a scheduled HSI interval as follows:

(a) PT6A-52, PT6A-60A and PT6A-61 engines = 1,800 hours.

(b) PT6A-62 engines = 1,500 hours.

(3) An additional 50 flight hours or 30 days is available for maintenance scheduling

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

(a) The engine has been maintained and operated in accordance with P&WC’s
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness;

(b) Only one maintenance scheduling extension per HSI interval is available;

(c) The maintenance scheduling hours do not modify the engine’s base HSI interval;

(4) Alternatively, the HSI frequency may be based on Engine Condition Trend Monitoring
in accordance with the Service Information Letter (SIL) Gen-055 Guidelines and
Standards for Utilizing the Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTMT) software
subject to local Airworthiness Authority approval .

(5) If trend monitoring is introduced part way through engine life, a Performance
recovery wash and HSI must be accomplished to establish a performance base line.

4. Appendix

NOTE: This Appendix provides the procedures and requirements to obtain TBO extension
recommendations from P&WC.

A. General Considerations for TBO Extension Recommendations

(1) A TBO extension recommendation from P&WC is based on both the operator’s
procedures and experience and on P&WC experience. P&WC experience is
based on:

(a) Engines that incorporate only P&WC parts originally supplied by P&WC or its
authorized distributors or components repaired in accordance with P&WC
approved repair process.

(b) Factory built engines or engines overhauled/repaired at a P&WC service center

or a P&WC Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF).

(c) As P&WC experience grows, the TBO extension requirements and limitations
may be adjusted accordingly.

(2) An engine maintains its TBO extension recommendation on either program as long
as it is operated within the limitations of the relevant aircraft operating manuals and
is maintained in accordance with the appropriate P&WC Maintenance Manual
and the terms of this S.B.

NOTE: P&WC recommendation is null and void in instances where engine abuse
or non-compliance with this recommendation is reported.

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

(3) If the engine was put in storage or was unused since its last overhaul (or since new
if not previously overhauled), there must be documented evidence that the engine
has been preserved per the engine Maintenance Manual.
(4) Extension recommendations are only transferable between operators under
circumstances described for Option A (Ref. Appendix Para. D (13 & 14)) and Option
B (Ref. Appendix Para. D (13) and E (10)).
(5) Recommendations for extension are subject to limitations including the maximum
numbers of years between overhauls. Ref. Appendix Para. D (2) and E (4).
(6) TBO extension recommendations from P&WC are subject to fees per S.I.L. No.
PT6A-107.
(7) TBO extensions, recommended by P&WC, do not affect the applicable Warranty
and Service Policy originally supplied with the engine. P&WC will continue to use
the basic industry TBO (Ref. Para. 3.B.(1)) to calculate the pro-rata credit and the
benefits per the Primary Parts Service Policy and/or the Extended Engine
Service policy.
B. Assembly and Component Records
TBO extensions incorporate limitations on the life of certain components. The operator
and/or the Maintenance Organization (M.O.) selected by the operator must have a system
to log the total accumulated time, i.e. Time Since New (TSN), and the Time Since
Overhaul (TSO) of the following assemblies and components:
(1) Gas Generator and Power Section Modules time and cycles since new and since
last overhaul;
(2) Accessories time since new or since last overhaul;
(3) Total cycles of life limited rotors (Ref. P&WC SB No. 13002)
(4) Total hours since new for the components that follow:
v The mainline ball bearings (bearings No. 1 and No. 4);
v The compressor turbine blades,
v The power turbine blades (first and second stage);
v The first stage sun gears; and
v The first stage planet gears.
NOTE: For non-serialized turbine blades, the total hours since new must be
based on the oldest installed blade. For example, if a complete new set
of blades is installed at overhaul and 18 blades are replaced at TSO
= 1800 hrs, the total time on the entire blade set will still be considered
1800 hrs, even though the 18 newly installed blades have zero time.

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

C. Configuration Records
P&WC makes available product improvements through the issuance of Service Bulletins
(S.B.). The operator and/or the maintenance organization selected by the operator
must have a system to log S.B.s that are incorporated in each engine. In particular, the
following are considered especially valuable for operators on extended TBO:

TABLE 2, Configuration Records

Service Bulletin Applicability Description

P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, Oil Filter Element
No. 13066 PT6A-61,
PT6A-61A,
PT6A-62
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, Outer CC Liner
No. 13177 PT6A-61, Assembly
PT6A-62
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, CT Stator Assembly
No. 13181 PT6A-61,
PT6A-62
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, Fuel Control Unit
No. 13216 PT6A-61
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, Fuel Pressure Tube
No. 13228 PT6A-61
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, Thermocouple Wiring
No. 13249 PT6A-61, Harness
PT6A-62
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, Compressor Delivery Air
No. 13323 PT6A-61, Pressure Insulated
Tube
P&WC S.B. PT6A-62 P3 Air Filter Housing
No. 13351 and Cover
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A Propeller Governor
No. 13354
P&WC S.B. PT6A-60A, Oil-To-Fuel Heater
No. 13360 PT6A-61, Transfer Tube
PT6A-62

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

TABLE 2, Configuration Records (Cont’d)

Service Bulletin Applicability Description

P&WC S.B. PT6A-52, Oil Filler Valve
No. 13417 PT6A-60A,
PT6A-61
P&WC S.B. PT6A-52, FCU Connector Rod
No. 13426 PT6A-60A, Bolt
PT6A-61
P&WC S.B. PT6A-52, Py and P3 Insulated Air
No. 13450 PT6A-60A, Pressure Tube
PT6A-61,
PT6A-62
P&WC S.B. PT6A-52, 1st Stage Planetary
No. 13469 PT6A-61, Gear
PT6A-62

D. Option A - Fleet TBO Extension by Overhaul Sample Evaluation

(1) P&WC can provide extension recommendations for the TBO of an operator’s fleet
of similarly operated and maintained engines. The condition of the engines
examined at overhaul is one element of validating that the specific operator is
operating and maintaining the engines in a manner that warrants extending the TBO
interval for the specific fleet. Other elements include but are not limited to:

(a) Accuracy of maintenance records.

(b) Reported condition of hardware at previous maintenance intervals.

(c) Local regulatory endorsement of operator adherence to OEM recommended

operation and maintenance practices. This endorsement should be obtained
on a yearly basis.

(2) The time limits applicable under this program are as follows:

TBO Limit: 8,000 hrs

Calendar Limit: Engines may operate at the extended TBO for a maximum
period of 12 years since new or since overhaul as
applicable, or as otherwise agreed in writing by P&WC.

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

(3) To make sure that engine durability is maintained as the engines are operated into
their subsequent extended overhaul intervals, the components listed in the
Appendix, Para. 4.B.(4) that will reach 12,000 hours since new prior to the next
scheduled overhaul must be removed from service. Also, all applicable category 1,
2 and 3 service bulletins must be incorporated in the rebuild of the sample
engine and at the next overhaul of other engines in the fleet for which the TBO
extension is applicable.

(4) For the PT6A-52, PT6A-60A and PT6A-61 engines:

Normal TBO extension recommendations are 500 hours. For TBO extension up to
5,100 hours one representative sample engine per 500 hrs increment is required.
For TBO extensions above 5,100 hours two representative sample engines per 500
hrs increment are required.

(5) For the PT6A-52, PT6A-60A, PT6A-61 engines operated in a mixed fleet with
PT6A-41, PT6A-42: Operators that owns a fleet of PT6A-41 or PT6A-42 engines
operated to a P&WC approved extended TBO in accordance with P&WC S.B.
No. 3003 may harmonize their TBO with the engine models PT6A-52, PT6A-60A
and PT6A-61 listed in this SB. Fleet TBO harmonization up to 5100 hours requires
one (1) successful engine sample of either a PT6A-52, PT6A-60A or PT6A-61
engine at 3600 hours TSO/TSN. For Fleet TBO Read Across Harmonization above
5,100 hours one (1) additional successful representative engine overhaul sample
per 1000 hours increment is required. (Ref. Table 3).

(6) For the PT6A-62:

Normal TBO extension recommendations are 500 hours. For TBO extension up to
4,500 hours one representative sample engine per 500 hrs increment is required.
For TBO extensions above 4,500 hours two representative sample engines per 500
hrs increment are required.

(7) Requirements applicable to the sample(s):

(a) The sample must have a Time Since Overhaul (TSO) that is within 250 hours
of the current TBO period. Engines that have more hours than the current
P&WC recommended TBO are also acceptable but the extension will be based
on the currently recommended P&WC TBO.

(b) The sample must have been operated by the current operator for the majority
of the TBO period (i.e. for more than 50% of the current TBO interval).

(c) The sample engine must not have had a shop visit for major repairs (overhaul
manual level) during the current TBO interval (i.e. only Maintenance Manual
level tasks and repairs have been carried out).

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

(d) The operator must complete the fleet TBO Evaluation Sample Request Form -
Option A (Ref.Fig. 1) and the fleet evaluation form (Ref. Fig. 2) and submit
them to their P&WC service center or Designated Overhaul Facility for forwarding
to P&WC.

(e) The sample engine must be sent to a P&WC service centre or P&WC DOF for
the TBO evaluation. The evaluation consist of 2 stages, the first portion
consists of a visual examination of the engines prior to cleaning to assess
whether the hardware appears capable of 500 hours of further operation.
Following satisfactory completion of this phase the second portion consist of
detailed examination of the components to the requirements of the P&WC
OHM. The P&WC DOF or P&WC Service Centre will forward the TBO Evaluation
Sample Request Form (Ref. Fig. 2), the Operator’s Fleet Information Form
(Ref. Fig. 1), and the TBO Evaluation Hardware Report to P&WC for review and
request a TBO extension. After one or two successful samples, depending
on the TBO escalation threshold (Ref D,(4, 5 and 6)) P&WC will issue a letter
to the operator stating that a TBO extension is recommended, subject to
the approval of the operator’s Airworthiness Authority.

NOTE: 1. When shipping an engine to a P&WC service centre or P&WC DOF

as a sample, operators should state that it is a sample and request a
TBO extension evaluation report.

NOTE: 2. Forward the TBO evaluation to [email protected]

NOTE: 3. Refer to P&WC SIL PT6A-041 for further information.

(8) Should a sample be rejected P&WC will not consider a TBO escalation unless the
operator defines the actions taken to correct the observed conditions.

(9) The extended TBO may apply to other eligible engines in the operator’s fleet (Ref.
Table 3).

(10) The Fleet TBO Read-Across Harmonization may apply to other eligible engines
(Ref. Table 3).

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List other engines in the fleet for which the TBO extension requested would be applicable
(Subject to the compliance with this SB).

Engine S/N TTSN TTSO Time * TTSO at Date of Shop where

Model Date induction entry in the last
into the service or overhaul was
fleet last overhaul carried out

* Date on which the engine times were recorded.

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

TABLE 3, Eligible Engines (Fleet)

Recommendation applies to
TBO option A Read-Across
Recommendation applies to Harmonization
TBO option A: operated in a mixed engine
fleet with PT6A-41 or
Sample Submitted PT6A-42:

PT6A-60A PT6A-60A, Post-SB13469 PT6A-60A, Post-SB13469

PT6A-52, Post-SB13469 PT6A-52, Post-SB13469
PT6A-61 PT6A-61
Pre-SB13469 PT6A-52, PT6A-52, PT6A-61, PT6A-52, PT6A-61,
Pre-SB13469 PT6A-61 PT6A-60A PT6A-60A
Post-SB13469 PT6A-52, PT6A-60A, Post-SB13469 PT6A-60A, Post-SB13469
Post-SB13469 PT6A-61 PT6A-52, Post-SB13469 PT6A-52, Post-SB13469
PT6A-61 PT6A-61
PT6A-62 PT6A-62 Not Applicable
(11) Extended TBO intervals for engines which were added to the fleet from another
operator are subject to the pro-rating formula in Para. (16). This formula must be
used again when a fleet TBO extension is granted (Ref. Para. (16), Example 2).
(12) The TBO extension process may be repeated when the next engine reaches the
new escalated TBO interval.
(13) Certain circumstances may warrant a higher TBO extension increment. These will
be reviewed on a case by case basis upon written request.
(14) P&WC reserves the right to request additional information on the sample condition,
or further TBO extension samples, and this request does not herein imply that
P&WC will automatically recommend the extension.
(15) The TBO escalation recommendation is subject to the approval of the operators
local Airworthiness Authority.
(16) Transfer of Fleet TBO Extension Recommendations
Fleet TBO extensions are valid only as long as the operator, the Maintenance
Organization (M.O.), and the typical mission remain unchanged. The following
conditions apply for P&WC to transfer the recommendation to a new M.O., a new
operator, or a new application (typical mission):
NOTE: If an operator chooses a new M.O. that already supports operators who
have approval for engines covered by this SB and to the same or higher
TBO, no action is required.

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

(a) For the transfer of an engine to a different fleet extended TBO, the operator
can use a pro-rating formula. This formula is generally recognized by
regulatory authorities. The TBO applicable to an engine in these circumstances
is the fleet TBO formerly applicable and the fleet TBO established for the
new operator, Maintenance Organization and mission for the same engine
models. It is then weighted on the basis of the time remaining to overhaul under
the original operation. The formula for this purpose is:

X = Y * a/b
where X = time remaining to overhaul on new program (buyer’s
TBO)
Y = time remaining to overhaul on previous program (seller’s
TBO)
a =TBO interval on new program (buyer’s TBO)
b = TBO interval on previous program (seller’s TBO)

Example 1: An aircraft is transferred (by sale or lease) between two

operators. The previous operator’s engine TBO is 8,000
hours and the new operator’s engine TBO is 5,000 hours
and the engine has a time since overhaul (TSO) of 6,000
hours
Time remaining to overhaul on the previous program:

Y = 8,000 - 6,000 = 2,000 hours.

Time remaining to overhaul on the new program:

X = Y * a/b

X = 2,000 * 5,000/8,000 = 1,250 hours

Therefore this engine may be operated to a one time TBO
interval of 7,250 hours. After overhaul, the engine TBO will
revert to the new owners TBO, which is 5,000 hrs. in this
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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

Example 2: An operator obtains a recommendation from P&WC for a

TBO extension from 5,000 to 5,500 hours, but one of the
engines was purchased from an operator with a TBO of
8,000 hours and the engine is currently running to a one
time TBO of 7,250 hours (Ref. Example 1). The new TBO
interval will be calculated using the pro-rating formula and
the TSO of the engine at entry to the new operator’s fleet
(6,000 hours).
Time remaining to overhaul on the previous program:

Y = 8,000 - 6,000 = 2,000 hours.

Time remaining to overhaul on the new program:

X = Y * a/b

X = 2,000 * 5,500/8,000 = 1,375 hours

Therefore this engine may be operated to a one time TBO
interval of 7,375 hours. After overhaul, the engine TBO will
revert to the new owners TBO, which is 5,500 hrs. in this
example.

E. Option B - Engine Specific Extension by Evaluation of Configuration, Condition and

Operation . This option excludes PT6A-62 Engines.

(1) General
TBO extensions can be recommended under this option for specific engines based
on a full evaluation of their configuration, condition, and operation. Operators
and engines must meet minimum eligibility criteria and the engines must be
individually registered into the P&WC engine-specific TBO extension program, and
maintained per specific procedures set forth hereunder. Registration is
recommended as early as possible when new or after overhaul, but is not subject
to a time limit other than the maximum limits of this program. Refer to the Appendix,
Para. 4.E.(4).

(2) Application Procedure - To apply for a TBO recommendation for an engine per this
program, complete the Option B Operator Qualification Checklist (Ref. Fig 3) and
the Option B TBO Application and Engine Qualifying Checklist (Ref. Fig 4) There are
two approaches to filling out these forms:

(a) The list may be completed by a qualified Part 145, Part 135, or Part 121
Inspector or equivalent, who must sign off each item.

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

(b) The list may be completed by other operator personnel and submitted to the
local P&WC FSR for review and approval.

(3) Missions that are not Eligible:

The following missions are not considered applicable to this program

v Agricultural;
v Skydiving operations;
v Fire fighting; or
v Other missions which involve an unusually high ratio of cycles to flight hours or
unusually protracted use of high power.

NOTE: For confirmation of eligibility, please refer the proposed mission to your
local P&WC FSR.

(4) Time Limits

Overhaul: 5,000 hrs or 12 years, whichever comes first, since new or

since overhaul as applicable.
2,000 hrs or 6 years, which ever comes first, since mid-life
inspection (Ref. Appendix Para. 4.E. (7)).
HSI: May be part of the mid-life inspection (Ref. Appendix Para.
4.E.(7)), or per ECTM or disk/blade life expiry requirement. If
per ECTMT, perform at least once in a 5,000 hour period.

(5) Eligibility - Operator and Maintenance Organization

To be eligible to request an engine TBO extension recommendation, an operator
must provide evidence that the operator’s Maintenance Organization (M.O.) has
addressed the following maintenance procedures:

(a) The M.O. must be capable of performing all line maintenance activities,
including all activities listed in the Maintenance Manual, periodic inspection table,
borescopic inspection, compressor and turbine washing, etc. It must also be
capable of, or have access to, other aircraft maintenance that can have an effect
on the durability of the engine, such as instrumentation calibration and
propeller balancing. To demonstrate capability, the M.O. must have available all
the applicable tooling and must have personnel specifically trained to
perform these tasks and/or must have service contracts with facilities that have
such applicable tooling and trained personnel.

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

(b) The operator/M.O. must have a quality system that records all snags and
maintenance activities related to the operation of the engine. This also
applies to engine-mounted aircraft accessories such as the propeller, the
overspeed governor, and the starter-generator. Records must be available for
review by P&WC on request.
(c) The operator/M.O must also complete the Option B Operator Qualification
Checklist (Ref. Fig. 3).
(6) Eligibility - Engines:
(a) Engines must incorporate all service bulletins in the Appendix, Para. 4.C. at the
first opportunity and no later than the mid-life inspection. Also, components
listed in the Appendix, Para. 4.B.(4) must have no more than 12,000 hours total
time since new, at induction and through the applicability of the program.
(b) Records for engine events that required unscheduled inspections must be
available for review by P&WC. This is to ensure compliance with all
Maintenance Manual requirements.
(c) P&WC recommends that the aircraft is equipped with an approved exceedance
and engine monitor (Ref. Appendix 4.G). Engine Condition Trend Monitoring
(ECTM) requirements can be found in SIL’s GEN-055.
(d) The operator/M.O. must also complete the Option B TBO Application and
Engine Qualifying Checklist (Ref. Fig. 4).
(7) Mid-Life Inspection
Engines registered in the engine specific TBO extension program are subject to a
mid-life inspection. Schedule between 2,500 hours and the operator’s TBO (Ref. Note
3). Requirements need not be carried out concurrently, and the HSI portion may
be scheduled per the Appendix, Para. 4.E.(4). When scheduling this inspection,
operators must also consider other limitations such as the time limits per the
Appendix, Para. 4.B.(4), and cyclic limits per P&WC S.B. No. 13002. Do the
inspection as follows:
NOTE: 1. For P&WC to provide a TBO extension recommendation, the various
inspection procedures must be performed by a P&WC service centre or
DOF facility/representative/M.O. recommended by P&WC for the
procedures carried out.

NOTE: 2. Unless otherwise specified, Maintenance Manual procedures and limits

apply.

NOTE: 3. Operator’s TBO refers to the engine basic TBO or extended TBO per
Option A as applicable, prior to enrollment in Option B.

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( provide sample report or equivalent )

( provide sample maintenance tracking report )

( provide sample maintenance tracking report )
( provide sample trend report )

( provide photos )

( provide photos )

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Option B TBO Application and Engine Qualification Checklist

Company Name Telephone
Company Address Fax
Email

Company Contact Title

Email Telephone
Fax

Maintenance Facility (If other than operator)

Contact Name Title
Email Telephone
Fax

Engine Data:
Application for TBO extension under Option B requires inspector’s initials in each inspector’s signature block, or alternatively, an on−site engine review by a P&WC
Field Service Representative.

Engine Model: Engine Serial Number:

EIS Data of entry into service or last overhaul
TTSN Total Time Since New
TCSN Total Cycle Since New
TTSO Total Time Since Overhaul
TCSO Total Cycles Since Overhaul
TTSHSI Total Time Since Hot Section Inspection
TCSHSI Total Cycles Since Hot Section Inspection
General Considerations for Eligibility:
The applicant’s Director of Maintenance, Chief Inspector or other qualified inspector shall initial for conformity with the following statements:

Conforms Inspector’s
Yes No Initials

1. The above mentioned engine has been built with new P&WC recommended components,
components refurbished by P&WC owned shops, or components refurbished by P&WC
( ) ( )
authorized shops per P&WC standards.

2. The above mentioned engine is a P&WC factory built engine or an engine overhauled/repaired ( ) ( )
by a P&WC service center or a P&WC Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF)

3. If the above mentioned engine was put in storage or was unused for an extended period of time
since its last overhaul (or since new if not previously overhauled), there must be documented evidence ( ) ( )
(logbook entry) that the engine was preserved per the engine maintenance manual or alternative
methods found to be acceptable to P&WC.

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Engine Assembly and Component Records

Initial for conformity of availability and component records
Conforms? Inspector’s
Yes No Initial

Module time and cycles since new, since last overhaul and since HSI ( ) ( )
Accessories time since new and since overhaul ( ) ( )
Total cycles of life limited rotors (Ref. P&WC SB No. 13002) ( ) ( )

The following components must have no more than 12,000 hours total
time since new at induction and through the applicability of the program.
Initial for conformity with this Service Bulletin.
The mainline ball bearing No. 1 TTSN ( ) ( )
The mainline ball bearing No. 4 TTSN ( ) ( )
The compressor turbine blades TTSN ( ) ( )
PT1 Blades TTSN ( ) ( )
PT2 Blades TTSN ( ) ( )
The RGB 1st Stage Sun and Planet Gears TTSN ( ) ( )

Aircraft is equipped with an approved exceedance monitor. ( ) ( )

Aircraft signed up for ECTM services with a P&WC approved Designated Analysis Center (DAC) ( ) ( )

Service Bulletin and Accessory Configuration Records

Note: If any of the following SBs are NOT currently complied with, compliance
is required no later than 1st mid−life inspection. Inspector’s
Completed? Initial
Service Bulletin Applicability Description Yes No
P&WC S.B. No. 13066 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61, PT6A−61A Oil Filter Element ( ) ( )
PT6A−62
P&WC S.B. No. 13177 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61, PT6A−62 Outer CC Liner Assembly ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13181 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61, PT6A−62 CT Stator Assembly ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13216 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61 Fuel Control Unit ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13228 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61 Fuel Pressure Tube ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13249 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61, PT6A−62 Thermocouple Wiring Harness ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13323 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61 Compressor Delivery Air ( ) ( )
Pressure Insulated Tube
P&WC S.B. No. 13351 PT6A−62 P3 Air Filter Housing and Cover ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13354 PT6A−60A Propeller Governor ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13360 PT6A−60A, PT6A−61, PT6A−62 Oil−To−Fuel Heater ( ) ( )
Transfer Tube
P&WC S.B. No. 13417 PT6A−52, PT6A−60A, PT6A−61 Oil Filler Valve ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13426 PT6A−52, PT6A−60A, PT6A−61 FCU Connector Rod Bolt ( ) ( )
P&WC S.B. No. 13450 PT6A−52, PT6A−60A, PT6A−61, Py and P3 Insulated Air ( ) ( )
PT6A−62 Pressure Tube
P&WC S.B. No. 13469 PT6A−52, PT6A−61, PT6A−62 1st Stage Planetary Gear ( ) ( )

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Accessory Maintenance Records

NOTE: Refer SB13303 Appendix 4 Para.J Table 1 for specific requirements.

Accessory Mid−Life Requirement TSO Completed? Inspector’s

Yes No Initial

Propeller Governor On−wing functionality check ( ) ( )

Fuel Heater Inspect per EMM ( ) ( )
Fuel Pump Remove and inspect per EMM ( ) ( )
Fuel Control See Table 1 ( ) ( )
Flow Divider Inspect per EMM ( ) ( )
Fuel Nozzles Overhaul (Except for fuel
Nozzles on an exchange program) ( ) ( )
Bleed off valve On−wing functionality check ( ) ( )
Chip Detector Inspect per EMM ( ) ( )
T5 harness Inspect per EMM ( ) ( )
T5 Thermocouple Inspect per EMM ( ) ( )
T1 Thermocouple Inspect per EMM ( ) ( )
Torque Limiter (A52, A61 only) On−wing functionality check ( ) ( )

Mid−life Inspection Status Yes No

( ) ( )
Mid−life Inspection Completed?

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge the engine submitted for the purposes of TBO evaluation must meet minimum eligibility criteria as determined by P&WC. I
hereby attest the information provided herein is exact to the best of my knowledge based upon an inspection of engine records and that
P&WC may request additional data. I acknowledge the TBO recommendation requires additional maintenance actions at mid−life in
accordance with SB 13303 or the TBO recommendation may become void. I grant P&WC all rights to independently verify all submitted
information and acknowledge this application is subject to P&WC written approval. I acknowledge that failure in the future to operate and
maintain engines in accordance to the applicable Pilots Operating Handbook (POH), applicable Maintenance Manuals, applicable
airworthiness directives and P&WC SB 13303 may render the TBO recommendation null and void. I acknowledge this is a guide and the text
in SB 13303 will govern in all cases. I agree to provide an annual report (Ref. Figure 5 Yearly Operator Report) of engines on Option B.

Director of Maintenance

Name (printed) Signature Date

Inspector Completing Checklist

Name (printed) Signature Date

Aircraft Owner

Name (printed) Signature Date

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

(a) Verify compliance with all applicable inspection SBs.

(b) Do a full hot section inspection, including all applicable requirements described
in the Maintenance Manual (72-00-00). The exposed gas generator surfaces
must be free of corrosion and all missing diffuser ducts must be replaced.
Compressor turbine and power turbine blades must show no or minimal
sulphidation (stage 1 maximum). Engine performance after this inspection must
meet the aircraft power assurance requirements with a minimum of 20°C
(36°F) ITT margin and 0.5% rpm (200 rpm) Ng margin.

(c) Make sure the compressor is free of corrosion.

(d) Repair compressor foreign object damage (FOD).

(e) Inspect the AGB starter generator drive pad splines for wear.

(f) Make sure the external surfaces meet all corrosion and damage requirements.
Repair gas generator and cast housing surfaces with touch-up paint. Clean and
inspect the gas generator drain valves.

(g) Remove and inspect the external pneumatic hoses and tubes (Px and Py
tubes) for cracks or other damage. Tubes must show no signs of deformation
(compared to a new tube).

(h) Perform all oil system checks, for example

v MOP setting
v Torque meter functional check.

(i) Accessories require inspection per Appendix Table 4.

TABLE 4, Accessories Option B

Recom-
System mended Mid-Life Requirement
Accessory Configuration (Option B only) Other Requirements
Propeller On-wing Functionality
Governor Check
Fuel Heater Inspect per MM
Fuel Pump Remove and inspect
per EMM

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4. Appendix (Cont’d)

TABLE 4, Accessories Option B (Cont’d)

Recom-
System mended Mid-Life Requirement
Accessory Configuration (Option B only) Other Requirements
Fuel Control ----- Overhaul Fuel control at
3600 hours (Plus 500 hours
for scheduling allowance)
Flow Divider Inspect per MM
Fuel Nozzles Overhaul (except for
fuel nozzles on an
exchange program).
Bleed Off Valve On-wing Functionality
Check
Chip Detector Inspect per MM
Torque Limiter On-wing Functionality
(A52, A61 only) Check

(j) Inspect all controls, linkages, leads and connectors for chafing, corrosion,
cracks. Do all controls adjustments and checks specified in the Maintenance
Manual (Ref. 71-00-00, Power Plant - Adjustment/Test).

(k) Check the temperature indicating system, including the T1 probe trim
resistance.

(l) Check the operation and/or calibration of all engine related instrumentation
(ITT, Tq, Ng, Np). Refer to the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM).

(8) Operation and maintenance requirements after registration in the program.

Maintain the engine per the Engine and/or Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). In
addition, an approved maintenance plan will include the items that follow:

(a) Monitor the engine performance per the ECTMT program (Ref. Service
Information Letter (SIL) Gen-055).

(b) Wash the engine compressor and turbine at intervals that are consistent with
the environment in which the engine operates (Ref. Maintenance Manual
71-00-00, Power Plant - Cleaning).

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(c) At the periodic fuel nozzle inspection, record the nozzle positions per the
applicable Maintenance Manual. The concurrent borescope inspection of the hot
section must cover the area in line with any nozzle found unserviceable.

NOTE: For nozzle assemblies on an exchange program, do the inspection

within 400 hours of removal of nozzles reported as unserviceable.

(d) Inspect the compressor first stage blades for FOD at an interval not more than
1,000 hours or one year whichever occurs first and blend per the Maintenance
Manual.

(e) Do all control adjustments and checks annually per the Maintenance Manual
(Ref. 71-00-00, Power Plant - Adjustment/Test).

(f) Balance the propeller per the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) or the
propeller Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) at an interval not more than
1,000 hrs or one year.

(g) Check the operation and/or calibration of all engine related instrumentation at
intervals not more than 1,000 hrs or one year per the Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM). (ITT, Tq, Ng, Np).

NOTE: This check is not required if the engine has an exceedance monitor.

(h) The operator will supply a report each year to their Local Airworthiness Authority,
with copy to P&WC with a status update relative to these requirements. (Ref.
Fig 5).

(9) Mission Consistency

The mission that the engine is used for and the area of operation must remain as
specified at the time of induction. (Ref. Appendix, Para. 4.E.(3)).

(10) Transfer of Engine Specific TBO Recommendations

For changes for an engine registered under the P&WC engine-specific TBO
extension program, the operator/owner can apply to P&WC for a transfer. If the
operator, its mission, and its M.O. are already established as eligible for the engine
models per this SB, no further action will be required. Otherwise, it is necessary
to establish the eligibility of the new operator, application, and/or M.O. before the
recommendation can be extended to these new conditions.

F. Transfer from one TBO Extension Option to the Other

(1) Operators that have extended their fleet TBO per Option A, through all prior
revisions of this SB, may apply for an individual engine TBO extension per Option B.
Refer to the Appendix, Para. 4.E.

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PT6A Engine Specific TBO Extension (Option B)

Operator Yearly Report
This form is to be completed yearly by PT6A operators registered in the ’Engine Specific TBO Extension
Option B’ to support the yearly operation and maintenance requirements of the program.
OPERATOR DATA
Name (owner of engine):
Maintenance Facility (if other than owner):
ENGINE DATA
Engine Model: Engine S/N:
TSN: TSO: Current TBO interval:

A) ECTM
Use of ECTM program: Yes
Data review by trained/qualified technicians: Yes Frequency of reviewed:
B) ENGINE WASH Last time/TSN completed:
Interval for compressor wash: Last time/TSN completed:
Interval for turbine wash: Last time/TSN completed:
C) FUEL NOZZLES INSPECTION
Interval for nozzles inspection: Last time/TSN completed:
Concurrent borescope inspection of hot section: Yes
D) COMPRESSOR BLADES INSPECTION
Interval for blades inspection: Last time/TSN completed:
E) CONTROL AND POWER ADJUSTMENTS/CHECKS
Interval for adjustments/checks: Last time/TSN completed:
F) PROPELLER
Interval for propeller balance: Last time/TSN completed:
G) ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION (ITT, NG, Tq)
Interval for gauges calibration: Last time/TSN completed:
H) MISSION CONSISTENCY
Mission that the engine is used for and area of operation have remained as specified at induction of
TBO extension? Yes No

I hereby attest that the information provided herein is exact to the best of my knowledge and that I may be
requested to provide additional data to support yearly requirements of Option B TBO Extension.
Completed by: Date:
Please return report to: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Attn: Manager Serv. Engineering − Small Turboprops (01PD4)
100 Marie−Victorin
Longueuil, Quebec
Canada, J4G1A1
Fax: (450) 647−7567 Email: [email protected] C109297
Option B - Yearly Operator Report
Figure 5

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(2) Operators that have extended the TBO of individual engines per Option B may
consider submitting these engines as samples per Option A. Refer to the Appendix,
Para. 4.D.

(a) Each acceptable sample provides a fleet extension of 500 hours relative to the
current P&WC recommended fleet TBO for the operator.

(b) The recommendation will apply to engines in the fleet that meet requirements
per Option B. Refer to the Appendix, Para. 4.E.

(c) Recommendations in cases where some of the samples submitted were not in
satisfactory condition may be lower and/or take into consideration corrective
actions put in place.

G. Minimum Engine Parameters Monitoring System Requirements:

NOTE: For more information or clarification, contact your local P&WC Field Support
Representative (FSR).
(1) ENGINE AND AIRCRAFT PARAMETERS:
The system must record and store data from all the parameters that follow:

v Inter Turbine Temperature (ITT);

v Torque (Tq);
v Gas generator speed (Ng);
v Propeller speed (Np);
v Fuel flow (Wf);
v Indicated Outside Air Temperature (IOAT);
v Altitude; and
v Indicated Airspeed (IAS).

(2) SAMPLING AND RECORDING FREQUENCY:

The system must monitor, in real time, all of the parameters with a minimum
sampling frequency of 5 Hz and record the data at least twice per second during an
exceedance event. System software level ‘‘C’’ is recommended. The aircraft
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and P&WC can negotiate acceptable
alternative software levels.

(3) SIGNAL ACCURACY:

The accuracy of the signal processing, which includes the sensor where applicable,
should be within the tolerances that follow:

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TABLE 5, Signal Accuracy

Parameter Tolerance
Inter-Turbine Temperature (ITT) ±5°C
Engine Torque (TQ) ±1%
Compressor (Ng) and Propeller (Np) speed ±0.2%
Fuel Flow (Wf) ±2.5%
Indicated Outside Air Temperature (IOAT) ±2°C
Altitude ±250 ft
Indicated Air Speed (IAS) ±10 knots

(4) DATE AND TIME:

For each engine parameter exceedance event and for ECTMT readings, the system
must record all the parameters with Date and Time. The device that records the
data must keep it during system power-off intervals.

(5) EVENT DEFINITION:

The system program must record exceedances for the specific PT6A engine model
per the applicable P&WC Maintenance Manual limitations.

(6) VISUAL INDICATION:

The system must have a visual indication to the pilot or maintenance personnel to
tell them that an engine event occurred and that there may be a maintenance
action prior to the next flight.

(7) SIMULTANEOUS EVENTS:

The system must have the capability to record simultaneous or multiple events for
each parameter monitored, with the minimum requirements that follow:

(a) Identify the affected parameter.

(b) Record the Date and Time that each event starts and ends.

(c) System shall be capable of recording all parameters identified above for a
period of time prior to and after an engine exceedance event in a manner
that allows for a complete reconstruction of the event.

(8) The examples that follow show methods on how to reconstruct and record
simultaneous or multiple events:

(a) Method 1: The system buffers data and then writes it to the permanent memory
when necessary.

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(b) Method 2: System flags are defined at specific set points, which occur before
the event definition. If the actual value of a parameter crosses the value
defined by the flag, the system starts or stops storing data as required.

(9) ALLOWABLE DOWNTIME (System or specific elements of system in-operative):

Anytime the system or elements of the system are in-operative, the maximum
allowable downtime for specific parameters are as follows:

TABLE 6, Maximum Allowable Downtime

Parameter Downtime (hours)
Entire System 20
Inter-Turbine Temperature (ITT) 20
Engine Torque (TQ) 40
Compressor (Ng) and Propeller (Np) speed 40
Any other elements not specified 150

(a) Manually record the parameters listed in 4.G.(1) at a stabilized cruise condition,
daily or every 6 hours, in compliance with ECTMT requirements. Refer to S.I.L.
No. GEN-055.

(10) FIELD REPROGRAMMING:

The software must make it possible for field maintenance personnel to apply
software modifications authorized by the manufacturer for the current installation.

(11) INSUFFICIENT MEMORY:

The system must generate a notification to the pilot or maintenance personnel
when there is a possibility of insufficient remaining memory to store event or trend
data during the next flight.

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