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SERVICE BULLETIN
P&WC S.B. No. 1002R24

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TURBOPROP ENGINE
ROTOR COMPONENTS - SERVICE LIFE

MODEL APPLICATION
PT6A-6, PT6A-6A, PT6A-6B, PT6A-6/C20, PT6A-20, PT6A-20A, PT6A-20B, PT6A-21, PT6A-27,
PT6A-28, PT6A-34, PT6A-35, PT6A-34B, PT6A-36, PT6A-114, PT6A-114A, PT6A-116,
PT6A-135, PT6A-135A

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

Summary: 1. This service bulletin provides the service life limits for the rotor component parts
which are authorized for use in the above Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. engine
models, as required by the Canadian Department of Transport regulations.
2. Compliance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Paragraph 3 is necessary to
maintain conformity with the approval type design and the validity of the
airworthiness certification.
3. The LCF cycle counting process is described in detail, including the formula to
use, refer to the ‘‘Remaining Life’’ section below, to calculate the total accumulated
cycles for the various rotor components.

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P&WC S.B. No. 1002R24

REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET

TURBOPROP ENGINE MODEL PT6A

SUBJECT: Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. PT6A-72-1002, Rev. No. 24, dated Sep
29/2004 (P&WC S.B. No. 1002R24) ROTOR COMPONENTS - SERVICE LIFE

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superseded copy.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 service bulletin is revised to:

v Add the Impeller P/N 3032249 for the PT6A-34B and PT6A-36
v Add the Impeller P/N 3033292 for the PT6A-135.

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: Dec 01/1973 Revision No. 12: Feb 09/1982 Revision No. 24: Sep 29/2004
Revision No. 1: Aug 26/1974 Revision No. 13: Aug 16/1982
Revision No. 2: Jan 28/1975 Revision No. 14: Aug 29/1983
Revision No. 3: Nov 10/1975 Revision No. 15: Jun 01/1984
Revision No. 4: Apr 01/1976 Revision No. 16: Feb 05/1985
Revision No. 5: Apr 25/1976 Revision No. 17: Oct 02/1985
Revision No. 6: Oct 20/1976 Revision No. 18: Oct 08/1986
Revision No. 7: Mar 30/1977 Revision No. 19: Aug 08/1989
Revision No. 8: Dec 15/1977 Revision No. 20: Jun 04/1990
Revision No. 9: Jun 16/1978 Revision No. 21: Dec 05/1998
Revision No. 10: Jun 22/1979 Revision No. 22: Apr 17/2000
Revision No. 11: Apr 22/1980 Revision No. 23: Apr 12/2002
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TURBOPROP ENGINE
ROTOR COMPONENTS - SERVICE LIFE

1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity
PT6A-6, PT6A-6A, PT6A-6B, PT6A-6, PT6A-6/C20, PT6A-20, PT6A-20A, PT6A-20B,
PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28, PT6A-34, PT6A-34B, PT6A-35, PT6A-36, PT6A-114,
PT6A-114A, PT6A-116, PT6A-135, PT6A-135A Engines

B. Concurrent Requirements

None.

C. Reason

(1) To provide initial rotor components service life in accordance with D.O.T. regulation.

(2) To provide information covering method of marking.

D. Description

(1) Engine rotating components listed in the table below are subject to LCF due to
cyclic operation of the engine. As a result, these parts must be replaced when
their respective accumulated total cycle limit is reached.

(2) Operators must record all flights, starts and accumulated total cycles (which must
be calculated using the formula Ref. E.) in the applicable document for each
component (i.e. logbook, LCF component card, etc.).

(3) The following is additional information for the Accumulated Total Cycle calculation:

v A start is defined as an engine start followed by one or more flights.

v Aircraft operation often includes abbreviated engine cycles. The definition of an
abbreviated cycle is: idle - takeoff - flight - landing - idle. A normal or full cycle
includes the foregoing plus an engine start and shutdown (i.e. abbreviated cycles
are equivalent to the number of flights minus the number of starts). The limits
specified in Paragraph 3.D. (Ref. Table 1) are in terms of full cycles. Accumulated
abbreviated cycles are summated in terms of full cycles by means of a formula
and tabulated factors.
v A full cycle is defined as an engine start followed by one flight then shutdown.
v An abbreviated cycle is less severe than a full cycle. To benefit from this, an
Abbreviated Cycle Factor (ACF) is listed in the table below, and used in the
formula which determines accumulated total cycles;
v A Flight Count Factor is a multiplying factor that can be used to credit or debit life
to the components listed in the Life Service Tables to reflect the aircraft
application of the engine. This factor can also be specific to an operator that
diverges from the standards as missions.

P&WC No. 36484, 31427, B6344A, D0998A, D0998B, D2849A, D2849C

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ROTOR COMPONENTS - SERVICE LIFE

1. Planning Information (Cont’d)

v When abbreviated cycles are not recorded, each flight is considered to have been
preceded by one start, i.e., each flight is equivalent to a full cycle.

(4) The LCF life limits listed in the table below are incorporated in the Type Approval
as issued by Transport Canada. Transport Canada must approve changes to rotor
component cyclic lives.

(5) The specified cyclic lives apply to engines, modules and components that contain
parts listed in the approved parts list, as shown in the applicable Illustrated Parts
Catalog (IPC) and SB. Operators requesting approval to incorporate parts not listed
in the applicable IPC and SBs will be required to substantiate the cyclic lives of
these parts to their local Airworthiness Authority.

(6) Operators having missions which include many touch-and-go flights, or a frequency
of scheduled in-flight shutdowns (such as used within training missions) or which
include more than 10 flights per hour, must submit their mission profiles to Pratt &
Whitney Canada Inc. for life cycle analysis.

(7) Operators making scheduled or frequent use of the engine’s highest allowable rated
power must submit their mission profile(s) to P&WC for analysis.

(8) Operators transferring rotating components between engine models governed by

different SBs must adhere to the lower of the LCF life limits published in the
applicable SBs.

(9) The same component (e.g. disk, Hub, Impeller, etc.) may be installed in different
models, providing the part number is authorized to be installed in the specific
engine models (Ref. applicable Service Bulletin). Operators transferring rotating
components between engine models governed by different SBs must adhere to the
lower of the LCF life limits published in the applicable SBs.

NOTE: This applies to all PT6A engines and exclude all ST6 (I&M) Engines.

E. Compliance

The service life values quoted in the Accomplishment Instructions are incorporated by
reference in the type approval as issued by the Canadian Department of Transport.
Compliance with these instructions is therefore necessary to maintain conformity with
the approved type design and the validity of the airworthiness certification.

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TURBOPROP ENGINE
ROTOR COMPONENTS - SERVICE LIFE

1. Planning Information (Cont’d)

F. Approval

Transport Canada has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this Service
Bulletin.
NOTE: This Service Bulletin is incorporated by reference in one or more Transport
Canada, Aircraft Engine Type Approvals and the service lives thereby constitute
limits applicable to the corresponding engines, modules and components
which embody only parts listed in the Transport Canada approved parts list, as
promulgated in the applicable Illustrated Parts Catalog and Service Bulletins.
Operators requiring approval for incorporation of parts not listed will be required
to substantiate to their local Airworthiness Authority the applicability of the
lives of the substitute parts and associated parts and assemblies.
G. Weight and Balance

None.
H. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.
I. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.
J. References
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals
P&WC S.B. No. 1094, 1113, 1164 and 1302
K. Publications Affected
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts

Not applicable.
2. Material Information

A. Industry Support Information

Not applicable.
B. Material - Cost and Availability

Not applicable.

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2. Material Information (Cont’d)

C. Manpower

Not applicable.

D. Material Necessary for Each Engine

Not applicable.

E. Reidentified Parts

None.

F. Tooling - Price and Availability

Not applicable.

3. Accomplishment Instructions

A. Accumulated total cycles and all flights and starts must be recorded in the appropriate
engine log book.

B. Turbine disk assemblies removed for repair must be suitably tagged, stating the total
number of flights, engine starts and/or the calculated total cycles, per Paragraph 3.E.

C. Power turbine blades P/N 3021802 and P/N 3027002 marked with heat code H-155 or
H-156 must be scrapped at customer’s convenience, but not later than next engine
overhaul.

D. Rotor components with lives greater than the limits shown in Table 1 or rotor components
not supported with proper documentation, are to be removed from service.

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

TABLE 1, Rotor Components - Service Life Limits

Abbr’d Flight Life Limits
Detail Part Cycle Count No. Of
Description No. Engine Model Factor Factor Cycles
Hub, Compressor 3006911 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 1 1 5000
(1st Stage) -6/C20, -20, -20B
3011420 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 1 1 5000
-6/C20, -20, -20B
3011711 PT6A-27 1 1 12000
3012811 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 1 1 6000
-6/C20, -20, -20B
3013111 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 19000
-6/C20, -20, -20A,
-20B, -21, -27, -28,
-34, -35, -34B, -36,
-114, -114A, -116,
-135, -135A
3013611 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 23000
-6/C20, -20, -20B
3014111 PT6A-27 1 1 19000
Disk, Compressor 3006912 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 20000
(2nd Stage) -6/C20, -20, -20B
3013712 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 24000
-6/C20, -20, -20A,
-20B, -21, -27, -28,
-34, -35, -34B, -36,
-114, -114A, -116,
-135, -135A
Disk, Compressor 3006913 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 20000
(3rd Stage) -6/C20, -20, -20B
3011713 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 25000
-6/C20, -20, -20A,
-20B, -21, -27, -28,
-34, -34B, -35, -36,
-114, -114A, -116,
-135, -135A
Impeller 3008176 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B 1 1 2600

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

TABLE 1, Rotor Components - Service Life Limits (Cont’d)

Abbr’d Flight Life Limits
Detail Part Cycle Count No. Of
Description No. Engine Model Factor Factor Cycles
3009576 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 1 1 33000
-6/C20, -20, -20B
3010676 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B 1 1 2600
3011376 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 33000
-6/C20, -20, -20B
3011476 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B 1 1 2600
3013176 PT6A-21, -27, -28, 2 1 19000
-34, -34B, -36, -114,
-135
3013676 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 2 1 33000
-6/C20, -20, -20A,
-20B
3032249 PT6A-21, -27, -28, 2 1 19000
-34, -34B, -36, -135
3033292 PT6A-21, -27, -28, 2 1 19000
-34,-34B, -36, -135
3027798 PT6A-35, -114A, 2 1 19000
-116, -135, -135A
3035883 PT6A -116, -135, 2 1 19000
-135A
Disk, Compressor 3007111* PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 20 1 18000
Turbine -6/C20, -20, -20B
3010311* PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 20 1 18000
-6/C20, -20, -20B
3013411 PT6A-21, -27, -28, 4 1 16000
-34, -36
3013411 PT6A-114, -114A 5 1 16000
3013411 PT6A-34B 20 1.35 16000
3013511* PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 20 1 18000
-6/C20, -20, -20A,
-20B

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

TABLE 1, Rotor Components - Service Life Limits (Cont’d)

Abbr’d Flight Life Limits
Detail Part Cycle Count No. Of
Description No. Engine Model Factor Factor Cycles
3013711 PT6A-27 3.5 1 18000
3024211 PT6A-116, -135, 10 1 16000
-135A
3024211 PT6A-35 1.5 3.2 16000
Disk, Power Turbine 3006412 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 1 1 2300
-20
3010312 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 3 1 18000
-6/C20, -20, -20B
3010712 PT6A-27 3.5 1 20000
3012712 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 3 1 18000
-6/C20, -20,-20A,
-20B
3012812 PT6A-27, -28, -34 3.5 1 20000
3016712 PT6A-27, -28 3.5 1 20000
3019712 PT6A-34 4 1 20000
3022412 PT6A-20, -20A, -20B, 3.5 1 20000
-21, -27, -28, -34
3022512 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, 3 1 18000
-6/C20, -20, -20A,
-20B
3122658-01 PT6A-6, -6A, -6B 3 1 18000
3026812 PT6A-20, -20A, -20B 3.5 1 20000
3026812 PT6A-34, -36 4 1 20000
3026812 PT6A-114, -114A 5 1 20000
3026812 PT6A-34B 20 1 20000
3026812 PT6A-21, -27, -28 3.5 1 20000
3022312 PT6A-116, -135, 10 1 30000
-135A
3022312 PT6A-35 10 2 30000

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

TABLE 1, Rotor Components - Service Life Limits (Cont’d)

Abbr’d Flight Life Limits
Detail Part Cycle Count No. Of
Description No. Engine Model Factor Factor Cycles
NOTE: * Due to reduced sulphidation resistance of disks which have run in
Pre-SB1188 engines, total hours are reduced with respect to the time
run without the bulletin being incorporated, although the number of flights
is not affected.
Refer to SB1188 for the method of calculating the remaining
Post-SB1188 cycles.
For engines not incorporating SB1188, the total time is restricted to 6000
hours.

E. Life Determination/Calculation

(1) Remaining component life is determined by subtracting the calculated accumulated

total cycles from the accumulated total cycle limits shown in the table above.

(2) The accumulated total cycles are calculated as follows, using the factors provided
in the table above. Two (2) examples are provided below using the following
formula, to illustrate the difference in calculation of accumulated total cycles between
an engine operated with full cycles versus an engine operated using a combination
of full and abbreviated cycles.

(3) At repair and overhaul, component life is calculated in accordance with the
following formula:

Accumulated
Total Cycles
= [ No. of
Starts
+ (
No. of Flights - No. of Starts
Abbreviated Cycle Factor ) ]
X Flight Count Factor

(4) Example No. 1 (Full cycles only - includes flights where starts are not recorded):

EXAMPLE:
Engine Model PT6A-27
Part No. 3013111(Hub, Compressor 1st Stage)
Abbreviated Cycle Factor 2
No. of Starts 9000
No. of Flights 9000
Flight Count Factor 1

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

Accumulated
Total Cycles
= [ 9000 + ( 9000 2- 9000 ) ] X 1
= [9000 + 0] X 1
= 9000
(5) Example No. 2 (Full and abbreviated cycles):

EXAMPLE:
Engine Model PT6A-27
Part No. 3013111(Hub, Compressor 1st Stage)
Abbreviated Cycle Factor 2
No. of Starts 3000
No. of Flights 9000
Flight Count Factor 1

Accumulated
Total Cycles
= [ 3000 + ( 9000 2- 3000 ) ] X 1
= [3000 + 3000] X 1
= 6000
F. Engine rotating components subject to LCF limits may be modified (i.e. reworked). The
modified component is introduced by an SB, which allows rework of pre-SB components
to the post-SB configuration. When a component is modified and reidentified with a
new part number due to rework action, both pre-SB and post-SB cyclic lives must be taken
into consideration when calculating the total accumulated cycles, as follows:
Total Accumulated Cycles = Pre-SB accumulated total cycles + Post-SB accumulated
total cycles.

NOTE: The post-SB accumulated total cycle limit is to be used to determine the
remaining LCF life of the modified component.
G. Accumulated total cycles must be marked using a CY prefix, as follows:
(1) The accumulated total cycles between each shop visit, rounded to the nearest 100
cycles, must be marked with the last two digits dropped and followed by a dash (-).
(2) A part having LCF cycles of 525, 1,819, and 1,972, at shop visits, would be marked
as CY5-18-20- which equals approximately 4,300 accumulated total cycles.
4. Appendix
Not applicable.

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