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REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

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Telex : AIRBU 530526F

Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 32

TITLE: LANDING GEAR - MAIN GEAR - REPETITIVE INSPECTION OF THE

INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE BOGIE BEAM

MODIFICATION No.: None

This page transmits Revision No.03 of Service Bulletin No.A340-32-4268

ADDITIONAL WORK

**CONF ALL

No additional work is required by this revision for aircraft modified by any previous issue.

REASON

Revision No. 03 issued to correct the effectivity and change the terminology from Repeat to Repetitive

in the SB Title.

CHANGES

The opportunity has been taken to update the effectivity.

FRONT MATTER

LANDING GEAR - MAIN GEAR -

REPETITIVE INSPECTION OF THE

INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE BOGIE

BEAM

SB TITLE UPDATED R

SUMMARY

EFFECTIVITY OPERATOR LIST UPDATED R

PLANNING INFORMATION

EFFECTIVITY Note added R

Configuration definition

CONF 001 CONFIGURATION DEFINITION UPDATED R

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. A-UFAAA

Fig. A-UFAAA Sheet 01 SHEET UPDATED R

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REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET

FILLING INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Bulletin has been generated electronically and is reissued as a complete document.

Replace the complete document.

Put this Revision Transmittal Sheet in front of the Service Bulletin.

HISTORY OF PREVIOUS REVISIONS

No previous revisions.

Revision No. 01

This revision is issued to remove the compliance time and refer directly to the Airworthiness Directive

(AD). Other technical information has also been updated.

Revision No. 02 issued to change the one time inspection to a repetitive inspection, add flowchart,

accomplishment timescales, inspection cancellation statement added and effectivity updated. The

opportunity has been taken to produce this Service Bulletin in the latest format.

Layout changes due to computerization of this revision are not identified.

NOTE: This is only applicable for Revision No. 02 and subsequent. If information is required for

Revisions issued previous to this, please check your copies of Revision Transmittal

Sheets or contact AIRBUS.

REVISION SEQUENCE

ORIGINAL: Nov 21/07

REVISION No. : 01 - Oct 30/08

REVISION No. : 02 - Oct 26/12

REVISION No. : 03 - Jan 14/13

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SUMMARY

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

Tel : (33) 5 61 93 33 33

Telex : AIRBU 530526F

Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51

This summary is for information only and is not approved for modification of the aircraft.

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 32

TITLE: LANDING GEAR - MAIN GEAR - REPETITIVE INSPECTION OF THE

INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE BOGIE BEAM

**CONF ALL

MODIFICATIONS

None

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

An operator of an A330 in-service aircraft reported that the bogie beam on the right hand MLG ruptured

while taxiing during a slow turning manoeuvre.

Investigations have revealed that the rupture was due to compromized paint protection leading to

excessive corrosion on the internal surface of the bogie beam. Further investigations indicate that a

corrosion pit reached a depth sufficient to promote stress corrosion cracking and a subsequent fast

static rupture. No evidence of fatigue was apparent.

Initial inspections of 15 aircraft on the bogie beams belonging to 5 operators have found 8 further bogie

beams with compromized paint surfaces and corrosion in this area. A further 2 bogie beams were

suffering from paint damage. So far no bogie beams have been scrapped but some repairs outside the

published limits have been necessary.

This Service Bulletin is published to advise operators of A340 aircraft of the issue of MESSIER DOWTY

Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272.

This Service Bulletin details instructions to perform a repeat inspection on the internal surface of the

bogie beam assemblies to ensure that there is no corrosion. The inspection requires the removal of the

bogie beam assembly and a detailed inspection of the internal surfaces using a boroscope.

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will give an early detection of corrosion and prevent possible

rupture of the bogie beam due to corrosion.

This inspection requirement is cancelled by the accomplishment of Service Bulletin No. A340-32-4279.

MESSIER-DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-284.

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SUMMARY

GENERAL EVALUATION

EVALUATION TABLE

COMPLIANCE MANDATORY (1) CANCELS INSPECTION SB NO

POTENTIAL AD YES A/C OPERATION AFFECTED NO

RELIABILITY AFFECTED NO PAX COMFORT AFFECTED NO

COST SAVING NO LROPS AFFECTED NO

STRUCTURAL LIFE EXTN NO VENDOR SB INVOLVED YES

NORMAL JACKING YES

NOTE (1): Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION

No Material

EFFECTIVITY

This Service Bulletin is applicable to this (these) operator(s) :

47W 56W 83V AAW ABQ AFR AIB ALK ARG CAH CAL CCA CES

CPA DGA DLH FIN GAF GFA HFY IBE IRC KAC KNE LAN M3R

MAU MDG MSR NMB PAL QAF RJA S3R SAA SAS SFB SLM SWR

TAP THT THY UAE VCV VIR XAX

NOTE: This inspection is valid for all aircraft pre Modification No. 58896 (Service Bulletin

A340-32-4279) and Pre Modification No. 54500H15561 (Service Bulletin A340-32-4256).

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS

TFU None

OEB None

AOT None

SIL None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED No

LIFE LIMIT None

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT YES

EQUIPMENT YES

HARD NO

SOFT NO

OBRM NO

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SUMMARY

MANPOWER

Task 324268-832-895-001: INSPECTION

TOTAL MANHOURS 24.50

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 12.00

Additional manhours related to Vendor SB; refer to:

Do the inspection on the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly LH

and RH Wings

MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin

No. A33/34-32-272

APPENDICES

Appendix. 1 - Inspection Report of Bogie Beam Assembly

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SUMMARY

This Page Intentionally Left Blank

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AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

Tel : (33) 5 61 93 33 33

Telex : AIRBU 530526F

Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 32

TITLE: LANDING GEAR - MAIN GEAR - REPETITIVE INSPECTION OF THE

INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE BOGIE BEAM

MODIFICATION No.: None

This document contains AIRBUS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION and shall at all times remain the

property of AIRBUS; no intellectual property right or licence is granted by AIRBUS in connection with

any information contained in it. It is delivered on the express condition that said document and the

information contained in it shall be treated as confidential, shall not be used for any purpose other than

that for which it is hereby delivered. It shall not be disclosed in whole or in part to third parties and shall

not be duplicated in any manner (except for the purposes of performing the tasks described hereunder

and provided that any recipient of such document shall comply with the conditions herein), without

AIRBUS prior written consent.

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

**CONF ALL

A. EFFECTIVITY

NOTE: This inspection is valid for aircraft Pre Modification No. 54500H15561 (Service

Bulletin A340-32-4279) and Pre Modification No. 58896H16335 (Service

Bulletin A340-32-4256).

(1) Models

340-211 340-212 340-213 340-311 340-312 340-313

(2) Effectivity by MSN

0002-0006 0009 0011 0013-0015 0018-0029 0031-0035 0038 0041 0043-0044

0046-0049 0051-0053 0056-0058 0061 0063 0074-0076 0078-0081 0084-0085

0088-0091 0093-0094 0101 0104 0114-0115 0117 0123 0125-0126 0128-0129 0131

0133-0137 0139 0141-0142 0145-0147 0149-0152 0154 0156-0161 0163-0164

0166-0170 0173-0176 0178-0180 0182 0185-0187 0190 0192-0194 0196-0197 0199

0201-0202 0204 0207-0208 0210 0212-0218 0220-0221 0225 0227-0228 0233

0235-0237 0239 0242-0243 0245-0246 0252 0257 0260 0263-0264 0268 0270

0273-0274 0278 0280 0282 0292 0297 0302 0304 0307 0310 0318-0319 0321 0325

0327 0329 0331-0332 0335 0347 0352 0354-0355 0359 0363 0367 0373-0374

0377-0379 0381 0385 0387 0390 0395 0399 0402 0406 0411 0413-0415 0424

0429-0430 0433-0435 0438 0442 0446-0447 0450 0459 0467 0470 0474 0483 0528

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0538 0541 0544-0546 0554 0556 0559 0561-0562 0582 0585 0590 0598 0643 0646

0651 0668

(3) Effectivity by Operator

The Operator/MSN relationship is provided for information only and is correct at the time

of issue in accordance with the information available to AIRBUS. Any future changes

resulting from transfer of an aircraft from one operator to another will not be reflected in

this list unless the Service Bulletin is revised for another reason.

OPERATOR MSN

47W 0009

56W 0003 0011 0013 0015 0018 0019 0021

83V 0235 0239 0280 0292

AAW 0151

ABQ 0216 0257

AFR 0029 0078 0084 0186 0207 0237 0245 0246 0260 0307 0310 0377

0399

AIB 0332

ALK 0032 0033 0034 0367 0374 0381

ARG 0048 0063 0074 0080 0085 0093 0094 0123 0126 0128 0373

CAH 0020 0056

CAL 0402 0406 0411 0415 0433 0541

CCA 0192 0199 0201 0242 0243 0264

CES 0129 0131 0141 0161 0182

CPA 0136 0137 0142 0147 0157 0160 0208 0218 0220 0227 0228

DGA 0075 0081

DLH 0024 0027 0028 0035 0052 0053 0135 0158 0213 0233 0252 0297

0304 0321 0325 0327 0335 0347 0352 0354 0379 0390 0434 0447

FIN 0058 0168 0174

GAF 0274 0355

GFA 0212 0215 0282 0554

HFY 0117 0133

IBE 0005 0088 0125 0134 0145 0146 0170 0193 0217 0221 0318 0329

0387 0414 0459 0474 0483

IRC 0002

KAC 0089 0090 0101 0104

KNE 0004

LAN 0167 0359 0363 0429 0442

M3R 0061

MAU 0076 0152 0194 0268

MDG 0210 0319

MSR 0156 0159 0178

NMB 0047 0051

PAL 0173 0176 0187 0196

QAF 0026 0528

RJA 0014 0022 0038 0043

S3R 0204

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OPERATOR MSN

SAA 0006 0197 0378 0544 0582 0590 0643 0646 0651

SAS 0413 0424 0430 0435 0450 0467 0470

SFB 0046

SLM 0049

SWR 0150 0154 0169 0175 0179 0263 0538 0545 0546 0556 0559 0561

0562 0585 0598

TAP 0041 0044 0079 0091

THT 0385 0395 0438 0446 0668

THY 0023 0025 0057 0115 0180 0270 0331

UAE 0139 0149 0163 0166 0185 0190 0202 0236

VCV 0031 0302

VIR 0114 0164 0214 0225

XAX 0273 0278

(4) Configuration by MSN

MSN CONFIGURATION

0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0009 0011 0013 0014 0015 0018

0019 0020 0021 0022 0023 0024 0025 0026 0027 0028 0029

0031 0032 0033 0034 0035 0038 0041 0043 0044 0046 0047

0048 0049 0051 0052 0053 0056 0057 0058 0061 0063 0074

0075 0076 0078 0079 0080 0081 0084 0085 0088 0089 0090

0091 0093 0094 0101 0104 0114 0115 0117 0123 0125 0126

0128 0129 0131 0133 0134 0135 0136 0137 0139 0141 0142

0145 0146 0147 0149 0150 0151 0152 0154 0156 0157 0158

0159 0160 0161 0163 0164 0166 0167 0168 0169 0170 0173

0174 0175 0176 0178 0179 0180 0182 0185 0186 0187 0190

0192 0193 0194 0196 0197 0199 0201 0202 0204 0207 0208

0210 0212 0213 0214 0215 0216 0217 0218 0220 0221 0225

0227 0228 0233 0235 0236 0237 0239 0242 0243 0245 0246

0252 0257 0260 0263 0264 0268 0270 0273 0274 0278 0280

0282 0292 0297 0302 0304 0307 0310 0318 0319 0321 0325

0327 0329 0331 0332 0335 0347 0352 0354 0355 0359 0363

0367 0373 0374 0377 0378 0379 0381 0385 0387 0390 0395

0399 0402 0406 0411 0413 0414 0415 0424 0429 0430 0433

0434 0435 0438 0442 0446 0447 0450 0459 0467 0470 0474

0483 0528 0538 0541 0544 0545 0546 0554 0556 0559 0561

0562 0582 0585 0590 0598 0643 0646 0651 0668

001

(5) Configuration definition

**CONF 001

Config. 001 is valid for all the aircraft given in the effectivity of this Service Bulletin as a

standard configuration.

(6) Material Effectivity

None

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B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

C. REASON

(1) History

An operator of an A330 in-service aircraft reported that the bogie beam on the right hand

MLG ruptured while taxiing during a slow turning manoeuvre.

Investigations have revealed that the rupture was due to compromized paint protection

leading to excessive corrosion on the internal surface of the bogie beam. Further

investigations indicate that a corrosion pit reached a depth sufficient to promote stress

corrosion cracking and a subsequent fast static rupture. No evidence of fatigue was

apparent.

Initial inspections of 15 aircraft on the bogie beams belonging to 5 operators have found

8 further bogie beams with compromized paint surfaces and corrosion in this area. A

further 2 bogie beams were suffering from paint damage. So far no bogie beams have

been scrapped but some repairs outside the published limits have been necessary.

(2) Objective/Action

This Service Bulletin is published to advise operators of A340 aircraft of the issue of

MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272.

This Service Bulletin details instructions to perform a repeat inspection on the internal

surface of the bogie beam assemblies to ensure that there is no corrosion. The

inspection requires the removal of the bogie beam assembly and a detailed inspection of

the internal surfaces using a boroscope.

(3) Advantages

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will give an early detection of corrosion and

prevent possible rupture of the bogie beam due to corrosion.

This inspection requirement is cancelled by the accomplishment of Service Bulletin No.

A340-32-4279. MESSIER-DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-284.

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

None

D. DESCRIPTION

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :

Task 324268-832-895-001: INSPECTION

(1) Remove the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly from both the LH and RH Wings

(2) Do the inspection on the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly LH and RH Wings

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(3) Install the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly on the LH and RH Wings

E. COMPLIANCE

(1) Classification

MANDATORY: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

This Service Bulletin has been classified Mandatory by the issue of an Airworthiness

Directive (AD) published by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The AD must

be used as the reference document for the mandated accomplishment timescale.

MLG Bogie Beam Condition Inspection Threshold Inspection Repeat Interval

MLG bogie beams which have not

embodied AIRBUS modification

54500H15561 in production nor

AIRBUS Service Bulletin No.

A340-32-4256 in service, and which

had accumulated on 03 June 2008

(the effective date of EASA AD

2008-0093) less than or equal to 4.5

years since their first flight on an

aircraft or since their first flight after

their last overhaul, as applicable.

At the first convenient

maintenance opportunity

which occurs after the 4.5

years threshold, but no later

than 6 years since the LH or

RH MLG bogie beam first

flight on an aeroplane or since

first flight after its last

overhaul, as applicable

MLG bogie beams which have not

embodied AIRBUS modification

54500H15561 in production nor

AIRBUS Service Bulletin

A340-32-4256 in service, and which

had accumulated on 03 June 2008

more than 4.5 years since their first

flight on an aeroplane or since their

first flight after their last overhaul, as

applicable.

At the next convenient

maintenance opportunity, or

within 18 months after 04

January 2008 (the effective

date of EASA AD

2007-0314R1), whichever

occurs first and without

exceeding the next bogie

beam overhaul.

No later than 6 years, but no

earlier than 4 years since its

first flight after the MLG bogie

beam overhaul which occurs

after the last inspection

F. APPROVAL

The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of Design

Organisation Approval No. EASA.21J.031.

If an aircraft listed in the effectivity has a modification or repair embodied that is not of

AIRBUS origin, and which affects the content of this Service Bulletin, the operator is

responsible for obtaining approval by its airworthiness authority for any adaptation necessary

before incorporation of the Service Bulletin.

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G. MANPOWER

The manpower estimates given in this Service Bulletin are based on the direct labor cost to

do the work. These estimates assume that the work will be done by experienced personnel,

and may need to be revised upwards to suit operator’s circumstances. The estimates do not

include the time to prepare, plan or inspect the work. Manufacture and procurement of parts

and tools, drying times for paints, sealants, etc., and general administration work are also not

included.

Task 324268-832-895-001: INSPECTION

Get Access 1.00

On Aircraft

Remove the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly from both the

LH and RH Wings

10.00

Install the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly on the LH and

RH Wings

10.00

Tests 2.50

Close-Up 1.00

TOTAL MANHOURS 24.50

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 12.00

Additional manhours related to Vendor SB; refer to:

Do the inspection on the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly

LH and RH Wings

MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin

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H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not Changed

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not Changed

J. REFERENCES

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 20-11-11 20-21-12 20-28-00

32-11-14

Elec. Std. Practices Manual (ESPM) 20-55-00

Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB) MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin

No. A33/34-32-272

K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED

None

L. INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY

Not Applicable

M. SPARES

None

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

**CONF ALL

A. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

(1) Procurement Addresses

Inspection and repair of removed equipment should be negotiated directly with

MESSIER DOWTY as per instructions given in Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272.

(2) Price and Availability

No AIRBUS kit will be provided.

Refer to MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272 for the equipment sales

terms.

B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

Refer to MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272 for the industry support

terms.

C. LIST OF COMPONENTS

Refer to MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272.

D. LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED

(1) Consumable Materials

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it will be necessary to use the consumable materials

included in AMM Task 32-11-14-410-801 and MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No.

A33/34-32-272.

(2) Components

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it will be necessary to use the expendable parts

included in AMM Task 32-11-14-410-801 and MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No.

A33/34-32-272.

(3) Equipment

None

E. PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR

None

F. TOOLING

(1) Tooling - Price and Availability

Refer to MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272.

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(2) Tools

AMM Task 32-11-14-010-801 and AMM Task 32-11-14-410-801

Refer to MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272.

(3) Special Tools

Refer to MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Task 324268-832-895-001 - INSPECTION

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT YOU OBEY ALL THE WARNINGS AND ALL THE CAUTIONS

INCLUDED IN THE REFERENCED PROCEDURES.

CAUTION: ALWAYS OBEY THE PRECAUTIONS THAT FOLLOW TO KEEP

ELECTRICAL WIRING IN A SATISFACTORY CONDITION (ELECTRICALLY

AND MECHANICALLY SERVICEABLE). WHEN YOU DO MAINTENANCE

WORK, REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS, ALWAYS KEEP ELECTRICAL WIRING,

COMPONENTS AND THE WORK AREA AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE. TO DO

THIS:

- PUT PROTECTION, SUCH AS PLASTIC SHEETING, CLOTHS, ETC; AS

NECESSARY ON WIRING AND COMPONENTS

- REGULARLY REMOVE ALL SHAVINGS, UNWANTED MATERIAL AND

OTHER CONTAMINATION.

THESE PRECAUTIONS WILL DECREASE THE RISK OF CONTAMINATION

AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATION.

IF THERE IS CONTAMINATION, REFER TO ESPM 20-55-00.

Task Associated Data

Zone

731 741

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 24.50

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 12.00

Additional manhours related to Vendor SB; refer to:

MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272

A. GENERAL

(1) Subtask 324268-910-401-001 - Standard Practices

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 20-11-11-911-803

Task 20-21-12-911-801

Task 20-28-00-912-802

(a) Put blanking caps on all the related disconnected electrical-connectors.

(b) Put blanking caps on all the related disconnected hydraulic-connectors.

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(c) Tightening Torques for Pipe Unions (Refer to AMM Task 20-21-12-911-801).

(d) Electrical Bonding of Components with Conductive Screws and Bolts (Refer to

AMM Task 20-28-00-912-802).

(e) For the removal and installation of wire locking (Refer to AMM Task

20-11-11-911-803).

(2) Subtask 324268-839-401-001 - Administrative

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

(a) Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have done all the work given in the

Service Bulletin.

B. PREPARATION

(1) Subtask 324268-941-401-001 - Job Set-Up

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

731

741

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-11-14-010-801

(a) Do the "Job Set-up" procedures as specified in AMM Task "Removal of the MLG

Bogie Beam Assembly for Access, Complete with Wheels and Brakes" (Refer to

AMM Task 32-11-14-010-801).

C. PROCEDURE

(1) Subtask 324268-020-401-001 - Remove the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly from both

the LH and RH Wings

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

731

741

Manpower Resources

Manhours 10.00

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 5.00

Skills AIRFRAME

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References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-11-14-010-801

(a) Remove the LH and RH Bogie Beam Assembly for Access, Complete with Wheels

and Brakes (Refer to AMM Task 32-11-14-010-801).

(2) Subtask 324268-832-405-001 - Do the inspection on the MLG Bogie Beam

Assembly LH and RH Wings

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

731

741

References

Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB) MESSIER DOWTY A33/34-32-272

Fig. A-UFAAA

Inspection Flowchart

Sheet 01

NOTE: The latest revision of MESSIER DOWTY Service Bulletin No.

A33/34-32-272 must be used.

Refer to Fig. A-UFAAA Sheet 01.

(a) Do the inspection on the bogie beam assembly LH and RH (Refer to MESSIER

DOWTY Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-272).

(b) Report all findings, including nil findings, to AIRBUS SEEL3 department within 90

days.

Refer to Appendix. 1 - Inspection Report of Bogie Beam Assembly , Inspection

Report.

(3) Subtask 324268-420-401-001 - Install the MLG Bogie Beam Assembly on the LH

and RH Wings

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

731

741

Manpower Resources

Manhours 10.00

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 5.00

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-11-14-410-801

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(a) Install the LH and RH Bogie Beam assembly After Access, Complete with Wheels

and Brakes (Refer to AMM Task 32-11-14-410-801).

D. TEST

(1) Subtask 324268-700-401-001 - Test

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

731

741

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-11-14-410-801

(a) Do the test procedures as specified in AMM Task "Installation of the MLG Bogie

Beam Assembly after Access, Complete with Wheels and Brakes" (Refer to AMM

Task 32-11-14-410-801).

E. CLOSE-UP

(1) Subtask 324268-942-401-001 - Close-Up

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

731

741

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-11-14-410-801

(a) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items of

equipment.

(b) Do the "Close up" procedures as specified in AMM Task "Installation of the MLG

Bogie Beam Assembly after Access, Complete with Wheels and Brakes" (Refer to

AMM Task 32-11-14-410-801).

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**CONF ALL

BEAM INTERNAL SURFACE

PROTECTION INTACT?

IS THE BOGIE

CONFIRM THE EXTENT OF THE

CADMIUM/BASE METAL DAMAGE)

BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT

DAMAGE (LEVEL OF PAINT/

IS THE

REPAIRABLE?

BOGIE BEAM

PROCEED WITH REPAIR

BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT, AND

RECORD THE DAMAGE.

RECORD THE REPAIRS MADE

FINDINGS AND RETURN

INTO SERVICE

RECORD THE NIL

SCRAP THE BOGIE BEAM

RECORD THE FINDINGS.

WITHIN 90 DAYS, INFORM AIRBUS

AND MESSIER−DOWTY LTD. OF 

INSPECTION RESULTS

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

DO A DETAILED INSPECTION

OR RH BOGIE BEAM INTERNAL

DIAMETER FOR CORROSION OR

IN PARAGRAPH 1E(2) OF THE LH BETWEEN 4 AND 6 YEARS

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

AFTER OVERHAUL,

WITHIN THE TIMESCALE DEFINED

PAINT DAMAGE

YES

QUESTION

ACTION

FINDING

NO FURTHER ACTION

NOTE: THE PURPOSE OF FLOW CHARTS IS TO SUPPLEMENT THE INFORMATION

GIVEN IN THE PROCEDURE AND COMPLIANCE PARAGRAPHS AND NOT TO

SERVE AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE FOR TASKS OR COMPLIANCE TIMES

GIVEN IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN.

BEEN EMBODIED ON THE

AIRCRAFT OR A33/34−32−284

HAS SB32−4279

BEEN APPLIED ON THE

BOGIE BEAM?

F_SB_324268_7_FAAA_01_04

Figure A-UFAAA - Sheet 01

Inspection Flowchart

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Appendix. 1 - Inspection Report of Bogie Beam Assembly

**CONF ALL

(1) Appendix. 1 - Inspection Report of Bogie Beam Assembly

INSPECTION REPORT OF BOGIE BEAM ASSEMBLY LH WING

SERVICE BULLETIN NO.

A340-32-4268

DATE OF

INSPECTION:

OPERATOR:

AIRCRAFT MSN: SERIAL NUMBER

FLIGHT HOURS FLIGHT CYCLES

BOGIE BEAM PAINT DAMAGE

FOUND

YES NO

OVER WHAT

AREA

LOCATION (AXIALLY AND

CIRCUMFERENTIALLY)

USE THE ILLUSTRATIONS SUPPLIED IN

MESSIER DOWTY SERVICE BULLETIN NO.

A33/34-32-272 TO INDICATE THE AREA AND

THE LOCATION AND RETURN TO AIRBUS

WITH THIS REPORT.

BOGIE BEAM CORROSION

DAMAGE FOUND

YES NO

OVER WHAT

AREA

LOCATION (AXIALLY AND

CIRCUMFERENTIALLY)

USE THE ILLUSTRATIONS SUPPLIED IN

MESSIER DOWTY SERVICE BULLETIN NO.

A33/34-32-272 TO INDICATE THE AREA AND

THE LOCATION AND RETURN TO AIRBUS

WITH THIS REPORT.

DEPTH OF THE CORROSION:

SURFACE ONLY, REFER TO

MESSIER DOWTY SERVICE

BULLETIN NO. A33/34-32-272.

WITHIN REPAIRABLE LIMITS, REFER TO MESSIER DOWTY

SERVICE BULLETIN NO. A33/34-32-272.

OUTSIDE THE ABOVE REPAIR LIMITS, CONTACT AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR FURTHER ADVICE / NTO

APPLICATION.

AREA AND MAXIMUM BLEND NECESSARY TO

CLEAR THE CORROSION

NOTE: Include photographs of the area before repair and return to AIRBUS. Report all

findings including nil findings to AIRBUS Customer Services.

INSPECTION REPORT OF BOGIE BEAM ASSEMBLY RH WING

SERVICE BULLETIN NO.

A340-32-4268

DATE OF

INSPECTION:

OPERATOR:

AIRCRAFT MSN: SERIAL NUMBER

FLIGHT HOURS FLIGHT CYCLES

BOGIE BEAM PAINT DAMAGE

FOUND

YES NO

OVER WHAT

AREA

LOCATION (AXIALLY AND

CIRCUMFERENTIALLY)

USE THE ILLUSTRATIONS SUPPLIED IN

MESSIER DOWTY SERVICE BULLETIN NO.

A33/34-32-272 TO INDICATE THE AREA AND

THE LOCATION AND RETURN TO AIRBUS

WITH THIS REPORT.

BOGIE BEAM CORROSION

DAMAGE FOUND

YES NO

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Appendix. 1 - Inspection Report of Bogie Beam Assembly

OVER WHAT

AREA

LOCATION (AXIALLY AND

CIRCUMFERENTIALLY)

USE THE ILLUSTRATIONS SUPPLIED IN

MESSIER DOWTY SERVICE BULLETIN NO.

A33/34-32-272 TO INDICATE THE AREA AND

THE LOCATION AND RETURN TO AIRBUS

WITH THIS REPORT.

DEPTH OF THE CORROSION:

SURFACE ONLY, REFER TO

MESSIER DOWTY SERVICE

BULLETIN NO. A33/34-32-272.

WITHIN REPAIRABLE LIMITS, REFER TO MESSIER DOWTY

SERVICE BULLETIN NO. A33/34-32-272.

OUTSIDE THE ABOVE REPAIR LIMITS, CONTACT AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR FURTHER ADVICE / NTO

APPLICATION.

AREA AND MAXIMUM BLEND NECESSARY TO

CLEAR THE CORROSION

NOTE: Include photographs of the area before repair and return to AIRBUS. Report all

findings including nil findings to AIRBUS Customer Services.

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REPORTING SHEET

TITLE: LANDING GEAR - MAIN GEAR - REPETITIVE INSPECTION OF THE

INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE BOGIE BEAM

MODIFICATION No.: None

Please complete the appropriate item (A or B):

A - SB WILL BE embodied YES/NO (if NO please comment)

If YES, aircraft concerned (as per SB effectivity by default) and planned dates (month/year) of

embodiment:

B - SB HAS BEEN embodied on aircraft:

Operator comments:

From Airline:

Name/Title:

Signature: Date:

If operational documentation is affected (see Paragraph 1.K of this SB): If information is needed prior to

next normal revision or prior to SB embodiment, please indicate required service(s):

Either: Modification Operational Impact (MOI), if available YES/NO

Or : Intermediate revision YES/NO

Important Information: This SB will only be incorporated in your maintenance and operational

documentation if this sheet is returned to Airbus and signed by a duly authorised representative. With

the next feasible revision, this will result in

- Updating of maintenance documentation to show pre and post SB data.

- Updating of maintenance and operational documentation to show post SB data after embodiment.

If this SB requires previous or simultaneous accomplishment of other SBs, Airbus shall automatically

include them in the manual revisions. Refer to SIL 00-037 for detailed information.

Please return this completed sheet to:

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE

Attn: SDC32 Technical Data and Documentation Services

FAX: (+33) 5 61 93 28 06

e-mail: sb.reporting@airbus.com

or via your Resident Customer Support Office.

Alternatively, SB lists via letters or fax are also accepted.

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