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MANDATORY MANDATORY MAND

ATA SYSTEM : 32

TITLE : LANDING GEAR - MLG - INSPECTION OF THE MLG RETRACTION ACT

PISTON-ROD

MODIFICATION No. : None

This page transmits Revision No. 03 of Service Bulletin No. A330-

ADDITIONAL WORK

Additional work is required by this revision for aircraft mod

previous issue.

Do a one-time ultrasonic inspection of the full length of the 

REASON

This revision has been issued to inform operators that:

— A one-time ultrasonic longitudinal and circumferential insp

full piston rod has been added.

— Modification Service Bulletin references have been added as 

action.

— Accomplishment timescale has been amended.

— The interval for the fluid drainage has been amended.

— Operator 79X has been added. Operators 61Y, BWG, DAH, I2L a

been deleted.

— Config. 01 has been added.

CHANGES

SUMMARY :

— REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

. Sentence and Note added. EVALUATION TABLE revised.

— EFFECTIVITY
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— EFFECTIVITY

. 1.A. NOTE added. Operators 61Y, BWG, DAH, I2L and SSV del

79X added. Effectivity updated. Config. 01 added.

— REASON

— History

. 1.C.(1) Sentence and NOTE added.

— Objective/Action

. 1.C.(2) Sentence updated.

— DESCRIPTION

. 1.D.(1) Config. 01 added.

. 1.D.(1)(e) Paragraph added.

— COMPLIANCE

— Accomplishment Timescale

. 1.E.(2) Sentence amended.

. 1.E.(2)(b)1 Paragraph amended.

. 1.E.(2)(b)2 NOTE added.

. 1.E.(2)(c) Paragraph amended.

. 1.E.(2)(c)2 Sentence amended.

. 1.E.(2)(d)1 Paragraph amended.

. 1.E.(2)(d)2 Paragraph amended.

. 1.E.(2)(e) Paragraph added.

. 1.E.(2)(e)1 Paragraph added.

— MANPOWER

. 1.G. Config. 01, one-time ultrasonic inspection added.

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— Preparation

. 3.A.(1)(a) Config. 01 added.

— INSPECTION

. 3.B.(1) Config. 01 added.

. 3.B.(1)(d) One-time ultrasonic inspection added.

— CLOSE-UP

. 3.D.(1) Config. 01 added.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Bulletin has been generated electronically and is 

complete document. Replace the complete document.

Put this Revision Transmittal Sheet in front of the Service B

HISTORY OF PREVIOUS REVISIONS

Revision 01 of this Service Bulletin was issued to add a new A

F-2004-086 (B) to supersede AD (CN) No. F-2003-458 (B) and ma

Service Bulletin. This is due to the addition of the repetitiv

inspection of the complete chromed area of the piston rod. Al

opportunity has been taken to update the aircraft effectivity 

the aircraft configurations.

Revision 02 of this Service Bulletin was issued to show the c

inspection procedures and to include the drainage of water or 

from the piston rod. The mandatory accomplishment timescales w

added.

REVISION SEQUENCE

ORIGINAL : Dec 17/03

REVISION No. : 01 — Jun 16/04

REVISION No. : 02 — May 11/05

REVISION No. : 03 — Mar 13/06

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This summary is for information only

and is not approved for modification of the aircraf

MANDATORY MANDATORY MAND

ATA SYSTEM : 32

TITLE : LANDING GEAR - MLG - INSPECTION OF THE MLG RETRACTION ACT

PISTON-ROD

MODIFICATION No. : None

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

A rupture of a Main Landing Gear (MLG) retraction actuator piston 

occurred on an in-service A330 aircraft. This resulted from inter

and circumferential cracking around the painted upper end of the 

A longitudinal crack has also been found on the chromed part of a 

actuator piston-rod. Investigations indicate that the crack start

of corrosion pitting within the piston rod bore.

All Operator Telex. (AOT) No. A330-32A3172 was issued to request 

carry out an ultrasonic inspection of the retraction actuator pis

have been in service for more than six years.

The Messier Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-222 requires the act

follow on the MLG retraction actuator piston rods that have been 

three years or more:-

— A visual inspection of the chromed area of the piston rods for 

— The draining of water or other fluids from the piston rods whic

and cause future cracks.

— A repeat ultrasonic longitudinal inspection of the painted uppe

piston rods for corrosion pitting and/or circumferential cracks

— A one-time ultrasonic longitudinal and circumferential inspecti

length of the piston rods for corrosion pitting and/or circumfe

This Service Bulletin supersedes AOT A330-32A3172.

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin makes sure that the M

actuator rod has no cracks and is free of any severe internal cor

that could cause cracks.
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Following this second event a new AD (CN) F-2004-086 (B) was issue

AD (CN) No. F-2003-458(B) and to mandate this Service Bulletin at 

and above.

A third in-service retraction actuator piston rupture has occurre

first rupture, this failure resulted from internal corrosion and c

cracking around the painted upper end of the piston rod.

Subsequently, another piston rod has been found in operation with 

crack in the chromium plated part of the piston rod. Investigatio

that the crack started from a line of corrosion pitting within th

bore.

The accomplishment of Service Bulletin A330-32-3174 or Service Bu

A330-32-3180 Rev 01 cancels the requirements of this Service Bull

NOTE : The accomplishment of Service Bulletin A330-32-3174 is the 

solution for the piston rod actuator. Service Bulletin A33

01 will take the piston rod actuator to Design Service Goa

EFFECTIVITY

This Service Bulletin is applicable to these operators :

79X AAR ACA ACI AFR ALK AUA BMA CAL CPA CRL CRX CYP DAT DLH DRD E

EVA FWI GFA GIA GRL HDA IWD IYE KAL LDI LTU LXR MAS MEA MON MSR MY

QAF QFA QTR SAS SEU TAM TCX THA TSC UAE USA VKG

NOTE : The modification 52980H15418 is embodied in production on M

subsequent. Aircraft with this modification embodied are no

embody this Service Bulletin.

EVALUATION TABLE

COMPLIANCE Mandatory CANCELS INSPECTION S

AD Yes A/C OPERATION AFFECT

RELIABILITY AFFECTED Yes PAX COMFORT AFFECTED 

COST SAVING No ETOPS AFFECTED 

STRUCTURAL LIFE EXTN No VENDOR SB INVOLVED 

KIT PRICE (USD) No kit

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AOT : A330-32A3172

SIL : None

LIFE LIMIT : None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED : No

OTHERS : OIT 999.0129/03/CL, OIT 999.0034/0

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT : Yes

EQUIPMENT : No

HARD : No

SOFT : No

OBRM : No

MANPOWER

Config. 01

NOTE : * For the inspection manhours, refer to the Messier-Dowty 

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

AIRCRAFT DATA

None

APPENDICES

None

TOTAL MANHOURS 

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 

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TITLE : LANDING GEAR - MLG - INSPECTION OF THE MLG RETRACTION ACT

PISTON-ROD

MODIFICATION No. : None

This document contains AIRBUS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION and shall a

remain the property of AIRBUS; no intellectual property right or 

granted by AIRBUS in connection with any information contained in 

delivered on the express condition that said document and the inf

contained in it shall be treated as confidential, shall not be us

purpose other than that for which it is hereby delivered. It shal

disclosed in whole or in part to third parties and shall not be d

any manner (except for the purposes of performing the tasks descr

and provided that any recipient of such document shall comply wit

conditions herein), without AIRBUS' prior written consent.

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. EFFECTIVITY

(1) Models

330-201 330-202 330-203 330-223 330-243 330-301 330-

330-321 330-322 330-323 330-341 330-342 330-343

(2) Aircraft

(a) Effectivity by MSN

This Service Bulletin is applicable to aircraft 

0012 0017 0030 0037 0045 0050 0054 0055 0059 00

0064-0067 0069-0073 0077 0082 0083 0086 0087 009

0098-0100 0102 0106 0107 0109-0113 0116 0118-01

0138 0140 0143 0144 0148 0153 0155 0162 0165 01

0181 0183 0184 0188 0189 0191 0195 0198 0200 020

0209 0211 0219 0222-0224 0226 0229-0232 0234 02

0244 0247-0251 0253-0256 0258 0259 0261 0262 02

0271 0272 0275-0277 0279 0281 0283-0288 0290 029

0299-0301 0303 0305 0306 0308 0309 0311-0317 03

0326 0328 0330 0333 0334 0337-0340 0342-0346 034

0356-0358 0361 0362 0364-0366 0368-0370 0372 03
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0605 0607 0609 0610 0612 0614 0616 0618 0620 06

0627 0629 0631-0638 0640-0642

NOTE : The modification 52980H15418 is embodied 

on MSN 0644, and subsequent. Aircraft wit

modification embodied are not required to 

Service Bulletin.

(b) Effectivity by Operator

The Operator/MSN relationship is provided for in

and is correct at the time of issue in accordan

information available to AIRBUS. Any future cha

from transfer of an aircraft from one operator t

not be reflected in this list unless the Service 

revised for another reason.

OPERATOR MSN

79X 0305 0308 0312

AAR 0640

ACA 0277 0279 0284 0344 0400 0408 0412 0

ACI 0507 0510

AFR 0422 0443 0448 0458 0465 0481 0498 0

0516 0519 0567 0584

ALK 0303 0306 0311 0313

AUA 0181 0195 0223 0317

BMA 0398 0401 0404

CAL 0602 0607 0641

CPA 0012 0017 0071 0083 0099 0102 0109 0

0155 0244 0386 0389 0393 0418 0420 0

0539 0548 0565

CRL 0285 0320

CRX 0229 0249 0275 0288 0291 0294 0299 0

CYP 0505 0526

DAT 0030 0037 0045

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EIN 0055 0059 0070 0086 0269 0330 0397

ETD 0232 0259 0272 0339 0361

EVA 0530 0535 0555 0573 0587 0634

FWI 0240 0253

GFA 0276 0281 0286 0287 0334 0340

GIA 0138 0140 0144 0148 0153 0165

GRL 0230

HDA 0098 0106 0132 0177 0234 0405 0407 0

IWD 0072 0461

IYE 0625 0632

KAL 0162 0172 0206 0219 0222 0226 0241 0

0338 0350 0351 0368 0425 0428 0484 0

LDI 0551 0597 0627

LTU 0082 0120 0127 0171 0403 0432 0444 0

0493

LXR 0087 0096

MAS 0067 0069 0073 0077 0095 0100 0107 0

0143 0255 0262 0290 0296 0300

MEA 0527 0529 0532

MON 0261 0265

MSR 0600 0610

MYT 0254 0266 0301 0309 0349

NVR 0353

NWA 0524 0533 0542 0549 0552 0578 0588 0

0618 0620 0621 0631 0633

PAL 0183 0184 0188 0189 0191 0198 0200 0

QAF 0487 0605

QFA 0506 0508 0513 0522 0553 0558 0564 0

0603

QTR 0441 0463 0473 0489 0504 0511 0521 0

0623 0637 0638

SAS 0496 0497 0515 0568

SEU 0501 0635

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(c) Effectivity by MSN and Kit/Configuration

The kits and configurations applicable to these 

at the end of this list:

0012 0017 0030 0037 0045 0050 0054-0055 0059-00

0064-0067 0069-0073 0077 0082-0083 0086-0087 009

0098-0100 0102 0106-0107 0109-0113 0116 0118-01

0138 0140 0143-0144 0148 0153 0155 0162 0165 01

0181 0183-0184 0188-0189 0191 0195 0198 0200 020

0209 0211 0219 0222-0224 0226 0229-0232 0234 02

0244 0247-0251 0253-0256 0258-0259 0261-0262 02

0271-0272 0275-0277 0279 0281 0283-0288 0290-029

0299-0301 0303 0305-0306 0308-0309 0311-0317 03

0326 0328 0330 0333-0334 0337-0340 0342-0346 034

0356-0358 0361-0362 0364-0366 0368-0370 0372 03

0384 0386 0388-0389 0392-0393 0396-0398 0400-040

0407-0409 0412 0418-0423 0425 0427-0428 0432 04

0443-0444 0448 0451-0452 0454-0456 0458 0461-04

0469 0472-0473 0476-0477 0479-0481 0484 0486-04

0493-0494 0496-0498 0500-0513 0515-0516 0518-05

0524-0527 0529-0530 0532-0533 0535-0536 0539 054

0555 0558 0564-0565 0567-0568 0570-0571 0573-05

0578-0579 0581 0584 0587-0588 0591 0593 0595 059

0602-0603 0605 0607 0609-0610 0612 0614 0616 06

0623 0625 0627 0629 0631-0638 0640-0642

(3) Spares

Refer to the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

TSC 0111 0250 0271 0480

UAE 0248 0251 0283 0293 0295 0314 0316 0

0348 0365 0372 0382 0384 0392 0396 0

0452 0455 0462 0491 0494 0509 0518 0

USA 0315 0323 0333 0337 0342 0370 0375 0

VKG 0356 0357

KIT No. QTY PER A/C CONFIGURATION

01

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Longitudinal cracks have also been found on the chrom

retraction actuator piston-rod. Investigations indica

crack started from a line of corrosion pitting withi

rod bore.

Original issue of this Service Bulletin was rendered 

AD (CN) No. F-2003-458 (B).

A second in-service piston rod rupture occurred as a 

line of corrosion pitting within the piston-rod bore 

chromed length. This occurrence led to a revision of 

requirement for the inspection of the piston-rods ch

Following this second event a new AD (CN) F-2004-086 

to supersede AD (CN) No. F-2003-458(B) and to mandat

Bulletin at revision 01 and above.

A third in-service retraction actuator piston rupture 

As with the first rupture, this failure resulted from 

corrosion and circumferential cracking around the pai

of the piston rod.

Subsequently, another piston rod has been found in op

longitudinal crack in the chromium plated part of th

Investigations indicate that the crack started from a 

corrosion pitting within the piston rod bore.

All Operator Telex No. A330-32A3172 has been issued t

operators to carry out an ultrasonic inspection of t

actuator piston-rods that have been in service for mo

years.

The accomplishment of Service Bulletin A330-32-3174 o

Bulletin A330-32-3180 Rev 01 cancels the requirement

Service Bulletin

NOTE : The accomplishment of Service Bulletin A330-3

interim solution for the piston rod actuator. 

Bulletin A330-32-3180 Rev 01 will take the pi

actuator to Design Service Goal.

(2) Objective/Action

This Messier Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-222 req

actions that follow on the MLG retraction actuator pi

have been in service for three years or more:-

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circumferential cracks.

— A one-time ultrasonic longitudinal and circumferent

of the full length of the piston rods for corrosio

and/or circumferential cracks.

(3) Advantages

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin makes sur

retraction actuator rod has no cracks and is free of 

internal corrosion pitting that could cause cracks.

This Service Bulletin supersedes AOT A330-32A3172.

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

None

D. DESCRIPTION

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to:

(1) Config. 01

(a) Get access to the MLG (LH and RH) retraction act

NOTE : It is not necessary to raise the aircraft 

this inspection.

(b) Do a DVI of the chromed part of the retraction a

rod for cracks in accordance with the Messier-Do

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

1 If one or more cracks are found during the DV

actuator BEFORE THE NEXT FLIGHT.

2 If no cracks are found, do a repeat DVI at t

intervals given in para 1.E.(2)(b).

3 In the event of findings during the DVI, the 

vent hole should be sealed to retain the cont

internal volume, before the removal and the 

retraction actuator in accordance with the Me

Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

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1 Repeat the draining and sealing of the vent 

at the specified intervals given in para 1.E

2 Report the results (regardless of findings) o

retraction actuator draining using the profor

C of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/

(d) Do an ultrasonic inspection of the inner surface 

painted area of the retraction actuator piston 

indications of cracks in accordance with the Me

Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222 Appendix A.

1 If indications of cracks are found during the 

inspection:

a Replace the retraction actuator WITHIN TH

FLIGHTS, depending on the inspection resul

accordance with the Messier-Dowty Service 

A33/34-32-222 Appendix A.

or

b Replace the retraction actuator BEFORE TH

depending on the inspection results in acc

the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A3

Appendix A.

2 If no cracks are found, do a repeat ultrason

at the specified intervals given in para 1.E

3 If a finding requiring the retraction actuato

made during the ultrasonic inspection, and t

has not yet been drained, the piston rod vent 

be re-sealed to retain the contents of the in

before the removal and the return of the ret

actuator in accordance with the Messier-Dowty 

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

4 Report the results of the ultrasonic inspecti

of findings) using the proforma at Appendix C 

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32

(e) Do a one-time ultrasonic inspection of the chrom

retraction actuator piston rods within the speci

given in Para 1.E.(2)(e), and in accordance wit

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-22

and F.

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or

b Replace the retraction actuator BEFORE TH

depending on the inspection results in acc

the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A3

Appendix E and F.

2 If a finding requiring the retraction actuato

made during the ultrasonic inspection, and t

has not yet been drained, the piston rod vent 

be re-sealed to retain the contents of the in

before the removal and the return of the ret

actuator in accordance with the Messier-Dowty 

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

3 Report the results of the one-time ultrasonic 

(regardless of findings) using the proforma a

of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34

E. COMPLIANCE

(1) Classification

Mandatory

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

(a) Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin has bee

mandatory by the issue of a Airworthiness Direct

published by the DGAC on behalf of the European 

Safety Agency (EASA). The AD must be used as the 

document for the mandatory accomplishment times

(b) DVI: - For retraction actuator piston rods ident

accordance with Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin N

A33/34-32-222, when they reach three years use 

the latest.

For aircraft that are close to or have exceeded 

period, the inspection must be done at 315 FC, 

months whichever occurs first from the issue of 

1 Do a DVI in accordance with Messier-Dowty Se

No. A33/34-32-222.

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day DVI on the piston rods.

(c) Fluid drain and vent hole sealing: - For retract

piston rods identified in accordance with Messie

Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222, when they re

years use in service at the latest.

1 Do the procedure to drain fluid from the ret

actuator piston rods internal volume and sea

hole, in accordance with Messier-Dowty Servic

A33/34-32-222.

2 Repeat the procedure at intervals of 1,000 FC 

whichever occurs first in accordance with Me

Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

NOTE : When the one-time ultrasonic inspectio

performed with no findings and the flu

has been performed, as detailed in thi

Bulletin it is no longer necessary to 

day DVI on the piston rods.

(d) Ultrasonic inspection of the upper painted area 

rods: - For retraction actuator piston rods ide

accordance with Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin N

A33/34-32-222, when they reach three years use 

the latest.

1 Do an ultrasonic inspection of the painted a

upper end of the piston rods, in accordance w

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32

2 Repeat ultrasonic inspections are required at 

FH or 4 months whichever occurs first.

(e) One-time ultrasonic inspection of the full pisto

- For retraction actuator piston rods identified 

with Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-

they have reached three years use in service at 

1 Do a one-time ultrasonic inspection of the f

the piston rods, in accordance with Messier-D

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222. For aircraft that 

or have exceeded the three year period, the i

be done at 315 FC, 1,750 FH or 5 months whic

first from the issue of this revision.

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approval by its airworthiness authority for any adaptatio

before incorporation of the Service Bulletin.

G. MANPOWER

The manpower estimates given in this Service Bulletin are 

direct labour cost to do the work. These estimates assume 

will be done by experienced personnel, and may need to be 

upwards to suit operator's circumstances. The estimates do 

the time to prepare, plan or inspect the work. Manufactur

procurement of parts and tools, drying times for paints, 

and general administration work are also not included.

Config. 01

NOTE : * For the preparation and inspection man-hours refe

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-222.

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not changed

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not changed

J. REFERENCES

Get access 

Visual inspection 

Drain Fluid from Piston

Rod

Ultrasonic inspection 

One-time ultrasonic

inspection

Close up 

TOTAL MANHOURS 

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 

Airworthiness Directive (AD) : F-2004-086 (B)

Airworthiness Directive (AD) : F-2003-458 (B)

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) : 12-34-24 32-12-00 

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Service Bulletin A330-32-3174 Rev 01

Service Bulletin A330-32-3180 Rev 01

K. PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED

None

L. INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY

None

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(2) Price and Availability

None

B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

Refer to the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32

industry support terms.

C. LIST OF COMPONENTS

None

D. LIST OF MATERIALS — OPERATOR SUPPLIED

(1) Consumable Materials

(2) Components

None

E. PARTS TO BE RE—IDENTIFIED BY THE OPERATOR

None

F. TOOLING — PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Refer to the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32

G. SPECIAL TOOLS

Refer to the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32

DESCRIPTION REFERENCE TO CML

MAT. No.

QTY PER A/C 

Cleaning agent 11-026 As required

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— THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES

— THE LANDING GEAR AND RELATED DOORS

— COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.

WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY LOCKS ARE CORRE

ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS PREVENTS UNWANTED MOV

LANDING GEAR.

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

IN THE REFERENCED PROCEDURES.

(1) Preparation

(a) Config. 01

1 Make sure that the aircraft is electrically g

to AMM 12-34-24 Page block 201).

2 Open and safety the main gear doors (Refer to 

Page block 201).

3 Put access steps in position, as required.

4 Make sure that the piston rods of the retract

are clean, use Cleaning agent (Mat No. 11-026

required.

(2) Standard Practices

None

B. INSPECTION

(1) Config. 01

(a) MLG (LH and RH) Retraction Actuator - DVI of the 

1 Do a DVI of the chromed part of the fully ext

retraction actuator piston rods for cracks, 

with the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A

2 If one or more cracks are found during the v

inspection, replace the retraction actuator B

FLIGHT (Refer to AMM 32-31-46 Page block 401)

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5 Report all retraction actuators rejected dur

inspection, in accordance with the instructio

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32

(b) MLG (LH and RH) Retraction Actuator - Drain the 

piston rod and seal the vent hole:

1 Drain the fluid from the retraction actuator 

seal the vent hole, in accordance with the Me

Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

2 Repeat the draining and sealing of the vent 

at the specified intervals given in Para 1.E

3 Report the results of the retraction actuato

using the proforma in Appendix C of Messier-D

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

(c) MLG (LH and RH) Retraction Actuator - Ultrasoni

inspection of the upper painted area of the pist

1 Do an ultrasonic longitudinal inspection of t

painted area of the piston rods surface for 

cracks, in accordance with the Messier-Dowty 

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

2 If indications of cracks are found during the 

longitudinal inspection:

a Replace the retraction actuator WITHIN TH

FLIGHTS, depending on the inspection resul

accordance with the Messier-Dowty Service 

A33/34-32-222 (Refer to AMM 32-31-46 Page 

or

b Replace the retraction actuator BEFORE TH

depending on the inspection results in acc

the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A3

(Refer to AMM 32-31-46 Page block 401).

3 If no cracks are found, do a repeat ultrasoni

inspection at the specified intervals given 

1.E.(2)(d).

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5 Report the results of the ultrasonic longitud

inspection (regardless of findings) using the 

Appendix C of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 

A33/34-32-222.

(d) MLG (LH and RH) Retraction Actuator - One-time 

longitudinal and circumferential inspection of t

of the piston rod:

1 Do an ultrasonic longitudinal and circumfere

inspection of the chromed area (full length) 

rods for indications of cracks, in accordance 

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A33/34-32

2 If indications of cracks are found during the 

longitudinal and circumferential inspection:

a Replace the retraction actuator WITHIN TH

FLIGHTS, depending on the inspection resul

accordance with the Messier-Dowty Service 

A33/34-32-222 (Refer to AMM 32-31-46 Page 

or

b Replace the retraction actuator BEFORE TH

depending on the inspection results in acc

the Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. A3

(Refer to AMM 32-31-46 Page block 401).

3 If a finding requiring the retraction actuato

made during the ultrasonic inspection, and t

has not yet been drained, the piston rod vent 

be re-sealed. This will retain the contents o

volume, during the removal and the return of 

actuator in accordance with the Messier-Dowty 

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

4 Report the results of the ultrasonic longitud

circumferential inspection (regardless of fi

the proforma at Appendix C of Messier-Dowty S

Bulletin No. A33/34-32-222.

C. TEST

None

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(c) Close the main gear doors (Refer to AMM 32-12-00 

201).

E. DOCUMENTATION

Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have don

given in the Service Bulletin.

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