# Bell Alert Service Bulletin 205-07-94

Copy: Revision A ("U.S. DOT/FAA - Bell ASB 205-07-94 Rev A"), 8 pages: PDF https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/63/21/63215839aee48b826d39298860ce6fb88d3a88596a923015907270464c29b568; text https://openairdocs.org/service-documents/bell/sb-205-07-94/file/63215839aee4.md. Rights: © Bell Textron Inc. Filed by the FAA in regulations.gov docket FAA-2012-0601; AD 2012-26-11 incorporates this document by reference. Not covered by OpenAirDocs’ CC0 dedication.

## Details

- Manufacturer: [Bell](https://openairdocs.org/service-documents/bell.md)
- Type: Service bulletin (Alert Service Bulletin)
- Number: 205-07-94
- Latest revision known: 205-07-94, Revision A, dated December 8, 2008 (OpenAirDocs)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/service-documents/bell/sb-205-07-94

## ADs that cite it (1) (OpenAirDocs)

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- [AD 2012-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-11.md), effective Feb 13, 2013: Revision A

Also cited in [1 proposed AD](https://openairdocs.org/service-documents/bell/sb-205-07-94/proposed.md).

## Text (8 pages)

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### Page 1

DATE  
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 
REVISION NOTICE 
 
AN APPROPRIATE ENTRY SHOULD BE MADE IN THE AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK UPON ACCOMPLISHMENT 
IF OWNERSHIP OF AIRCRAFT HAS CHANGED PLEASE FORWARD TO NEW OWNER 
Dec 08, 2008 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TO:  All Owners/Operators of Bell 205A & 205A-1 Helicopters 
 
SUBJECT: REVISION “A” TO ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 205-07-94: 
 (STARTER/GENERATOR PO WER CABLE UPGRADE) 
 
 
Revision “A” to this bulletin is to incorpor ate minor changes into the text for better 
comprehension, also to make a correction to  the kit part list  by adding a missing nut 
and two missing washers . Please note that the intent of the bulle tin did not change. 
Consequently, no action is r equired on aircraft already m odified per the original 
release of this bulletin.

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NO. 
  
DATE    
PAGE  
    DATE  
    REV  
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 
AN APPROPRIATE ENTRY SHOULD BE MADE IN THE AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK UPON ACCOMPLISHMENT 
IF OWNERSHIP OF AIRCRAFT HAS CHANGED PLEASE FORWARD TO NEW OWNER 
205-07-94 
   Dec 08, 08 June 01, 2007 
    A 1 of 7 
 
 
 
 
MODEL AFFECTED:  205A & 205A-1  
 
  
SUBJECT: STARTER/GENERATOR POWER CABLE, 
UPGRADE. 
 
 
 
HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Model 205A & 205A-1 helicopters serial number 
30001 through 30332. 
 
  
COMPLIANCE: 1 year from release date of this bulletin. 
 
 
DESCRIPTION: 
  
Bell Helicopter has been made aware of a possibility of fire hazard caused by the 
starter/generator power cabl e shorting out at connector P81 (J81) pins. This ASB 
addresses this issue by replacing the affected cable assemblies.  
 
  
APPROVAL: 
 
The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are FAA/DER approved. 
 
 
MANPOWER: 
 
Approximately 10.0 man-hours ar e required to complete this  bulletin.  Man-hours are 
based on hands-on time, and may vary with personnel and facilities available. 
 
 
WARRANTY: 
 
Owners / Operators of Bell 205 A-205A1 Helicopters who comply with the instructions 
in this Bulletin will be el igible to receive a 100% credit for the r eplacement parts Kit 
CT205-07-94-1 outlined under the required material section.

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ASB 205-07-94 
Page 2 of 7 
 
 
To receive this credit:  
 
• Purchase the required kit CT2 05-07-94-1 from a BHT supply 
source. 
• Comply with the instructions c ontained in this Bulletin no later 
than the applicable hours or date listed in the “compliance 
section” of this ASB. 
• Submit an MMIR to the Be ll Warranty Department for the 
replacement parts. 
 
-NOTE- 
 
Customers who fail to comply with the instructions in this 
Bulletin after one year from dat e of release of this Bulletin 
are not eligible for the special warranty credit provisions 
listed above. No labor cost will be covered under this 
bulletin. 
 
MATERIAL: 
 
Required Material: 
The following material is required for the ac complishment of this bulletin and may be 
obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center. 
 
Part Number Nomenclature  Quantity  
   
CT205-07-94-1 Starter/gen erator cable kit 1 
   
Note: The Starter/generator cable kit consists of the following parts: 
   
205-075-265-103 Cable Assembly 1 
205-075-265-105S Cable Assembly 1 
MS27212-5-2 Terminal Board 1 
MS18029-5S2 Cover 1 
MS3373-A3 Insulating strip 1 
MS3373-C3 Insulating strip 1 
31-034-1-150 Tape 1 
80-011-P7F0-0 Plug 3 
80-011-S7D08-0 Sleeve 3 
MS21042L6 Nut 1 
AN960D616L Washer 2 A

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ASB 205-07-94 
Page 3 of 7 
 
 
Consumable Material: 
The following material is required to acco mplish this bulletin, but may not require 
ordering, depending on the operator’s consumable material stock levels.  This material 
may be obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center. 
 
Part Number Nomenclature  Quantity  Reference  
    
299-947-100, type II, class 2 Adhesive A/R C-317 
MIL-S-81733 type 2 Sealant A/R C-251 
 
 
SPECIAL TOOLS: 
 
Part Number Nomenclature  Quantity   
    
MS 25441 (or equivalent) Crimper 1  
MS 23002-1 (or equivalent) Die 1  
 
 
ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA: 
Not affected 
 
 
REFERENCES: 
 
BHT-205-IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown 
BHT-205-MM Maintenance Manual 
BHT-MED-SRM-1 Structural Repair Manual 
BHT-ELECT-SPM Electrical Standard Practice Manual 
 
 
PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED: 
 
BHT-205-IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown 
BHT-205-MM Maintenance Manual 
 
 
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 
 
1) Prepare helicopter  for maintenance. 
2) Remove and discard cable assembly  205-075-902-017 using following steps: 
a) Gain access to connector P81 located on the left hand side engine deck. 
A 
 
A

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ASB 205-07-94 
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b) Disconnect connector P81 from J81 and  disconnect wires at starter/generator 
terminals E, B, and C. Retain hardware for re-installation.  
3) Remove and discard cable assembly  205-075-911-007 using following steps: 
-NOTE- 
Note cable routing and clamping when removing cables, and 
use similar routing and clampi ng when installing the new 
cables. 
a) Gain access to connector J81 loca ted underneath the left hand side engine 
deck. 
b) Remove connector J81 from lowe r engine deck panel. Retain attaching 
hardware for re-installation. 
4) Remove wires as per Table 1. Re tain hardware for re-installation.  
5) Install plugs and sleeves as follow: 
a) Locate qty 3 holes in accordance with Figure 1. 
b) Drill qty 3 holes 0.296 to 0.289 inch through panel assembly as shown on 
figure 1. 
c) Install qty 3 sleeves P/N 80-011-S7D08-0 far side and plug P/N 80-011-P7F0-0 
using adhesive C-317 as detailed in Structural Repair Manual (SRM). 
d) Allow adhesive to cure. 
6) Install terminal board P/ N MS27212-5-2, TB 150, on inboard side of main beam at 
STA 205.10 using qty 3 screws MS35206-233, qty 3 washers AN960PD6L, and qty 
3 nuts NAS679A06. 
7) Install identification tape P/N 31- 034-1-150 beside terminal board and apply 
sealant C-251 over tape. 
8) Install cable assembly P/N 205-075-265-105 connector J81 on lower side of engine 
deck using retained hardware. 
-NOTE- 
Reference to Figure 2 for the following steps. 
9) Prepare ground pad for elec trical bonding per BHT-EL ECT-SPM.  Connect wire 
P73B1N to ground pad using retained hardware.

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ASB 205-07-94 
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10) Connect wire P95B1 to K57 (starter relay) terminal A2 using retained hardware. 
11) Connect wire P72B1 and P72C1 to TB 150, terminal 1 using strip P/N MS3373-A3, 
strip P/N MS3373-C3, qty 2 washer P/N AN960D616L and nut P/N MS21042L6. 
12) Install cover assembly P/N MS18029-5S-2 on TB 150.  
13) Connect the other end of wire P72C1 to R1 (Generator  Shunt) on the + side as 
follows: 
a) Route wire P72C1 to R1 (Generator Shunt).  
b) Cut wire P72C1 and install terminal  lug P/N MS25036-130 using crimper p/n 
MS 25441 with die p/n MS23002-1. 
c) Connect wire P72C1 to RI (generator Shunt) on + side using retained 
hardware.  
14) Install cable assembly P/N 205-075-265-103 by connecting P81 to J81 and safety 
with lockwire. 
15) Perform continuity check using multimeter as follow: 
a) Check continuity between end of wire P73A1 and ground. Reading should be 
approximately 0 ohms. 
b) Check continuity between end of wire P72A1 and R1, + side (generator shunt). 
Reading should be approximately 0 ohms. 
c) Check continuity between end of wire P95A1 and K57 terminal A2 (starter 
relay). Reading should be approximately 0 ohms. 
16) Connect wires to G6 (starter generator) 
a) Connect wire P73A1 to G6 (starter generator) terminal E using retained 
hardware. 
b) Connect wire P72A1 to G6, te rminal B using retained hardware. 
c) Connect wire P95A1 to G6, te rminal C using retained hardware. 
17) Make helicopter safe for flight. 
18) Make an entry in helicopter historical re cord indicating compliance with this Alert 
Service Bulletin.

### Page 7 (OCR)

ASB 205-07-94
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Wire number  From connection  Pin
K5BON  GROUND PAD  N/A
K5D4N  GROUND PAD  N/A
P37D4  GENERATOR SHUNT R1  + SIDE
P37B0  GENERATOR SHUNT R1  + SIDE
K6C4  STARTER RELAY AFT K57  A2
K6A4  STARTER RELAY AFT K57  A2
Table 1
Remove wires
STA
205.85
EXISTING HOLE
WL
47.40
0.75 IN.
0.289 TO 0.296  (19.05 mm)
(7.3 TO 7.5 mm)  HOLE THROUGH  - T
3.00 IN
80-011-S7D08-0
SLEEVE (3 REQD)  (76.2 mm)
FAR SIDE
80-011-P7F0-0  ￾ WL
PLUG (3 REQD)  40.00
(FOR ELECT)
1.50 IN
(38.1 mm)
VIEW LOOKING OUTBOARD AT
LEFT-HAND MAIN BEAM
STA 205.85
06601_001
Figure 1
Structural Modification

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ASB 205-07-94 
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Figure 2 
Wiring diagram

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