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MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 57

TITLE: WINGS - MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT - DETAILED

INSPECTION OF THE MLG RIB 6 FWD AND AFT LUGS

MODIFICATION No.: None

This page transmits Revision No.03 of Service Bulletin No.A340-57-5009

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:

- amend the accomplishment timescales

- provide a grace period

- extend the effectivity of this Service Bulletin.

CHANGES

FRONT MATTER

WINGS - MAIN LANDING GEAR

ATTACHMENT - DETAILED INSPECTION

OF THE MLG RIB 6 FWD AND AFT

LUGS

SB TITLE UPDATED R

SUMMARY

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL

CONSEQUENCES

REASON UPDATED R

EFFECTIVITY OPERATOR LIST UPDATED R

PLANNING INFORMATION

EFFECTIVITY EFFECTIVITY RELATED INFORMATION

UPDATED

R

REASON

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History HISTORY UPDATED R

Objective/Action OBJECTIVE/ACTION UPDATED R

COMPLIANCE

Accomplishment Timescale ACCOMPLISHMENT TIMESCALE UPDATED R

MANPOWER MANPOWER UPDATED R

REFERENCES REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED R

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

TASK 575009- 832-895-001-Inspection TASK SOLUTION UPDATED

NOTE UPDATED

R

Subtask 575009-220-401-001 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED

NOTE UPDATED

R

Fig. A-UFAAA

Fig. A-UFAAA Sheet 01 SHEET UPDATED R

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

Revision No. 01 issued to:

inform operators this Service Bulletin has been changed from an alert SB to a normal SB.

extend the effectivity to cover all A340-500/600 aircraft.

delete a NOTE in the effectivity relating to the applicability.

amend the accomplishment timescales

amend the Inspection Flow Chart.

Revision No. 02 issued to:

extend the effectivity as an open end inspection

update the AIRBUS details in the Inspection Report

add the standard sentences referring to the validation and the Service Bulletin booklet.

REVISION SEQUENCE

ORIGINAL: Dec 05/06

REVISION No. : 01 - Aug 13/07

REVISION No. : 02 - Oct 24/12

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SUMMARY

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

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

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 57

TITLE: WINGS - MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT - DETAILED

INSPECTION OF THE MLG RIB 6 FWD AND AFT LUGS

**CONF ALL

MODIFICATIONS

None

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

During Main Landing Gear (MLG) lubrication, a crack has been visually found on the FWD Lug of the

Wing MLG Rib 6 on an A330 in-service aircraft. This aircraft was Pre Mod. No. 49353H14087 (Service

Bulletin No.A330-57-3082) and had accumulated 3,638 Flight Cycles (FC) and 25,469 Flight Hours (FH)

at the time of finding.

The crack had extended through the entire thickness of the FWD Lug, at approximately the 4 o’clock

position (when looking forward). Subsequently, several cases have been reported on A330/A340

aircraft.

The equivalent of this Service Bulletin has been validated on A340 aircraft MSN 0402.

The objective of this Inspection Service Bulletin is to introduce a repetitive Detailed Inspection (DI) to

detect for any cracks on the FWD and AFT Lugs of the LH and RH MLG Rib 6.

NOTE: This Inspection is applicable to all A340-500/600 aircraft. This includes aircraft that are

Pre and Post Mod. No. 50040H14762 (Service Bulletin No. A340-57-5008) and Pre and

Post Production Mod. No. 51585H14763, and aircraft that are Pre and Post Repair

Instruction R57546002 or SRM 57-26-13.

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin introduces repeat inspections that will ensure that any

through cracks on the FWD and AFT Lugs of the LH and RH MLG-Wing Rib 6 will be identified.

The maintenance consequences of this Service Bulletin are the repetitive inspection requirements.

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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 NO

NOTE (1): Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION

No Material

EFFECTIVITY

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

06U 25R 36V 70U 72W AHY CES CHH DLH ETD HFM HFY IBE

QAF QTR SAA SIA TAM THA UAE VIR

The equivalent of this Service Bulletin has been validated on A340 aircraft MSN 0402.

A booklet including photographs taken during the validation of this Service Bulletin is available on

AIRBUS|World - Maintenance and Engineering - Service Bulletin Information.

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS

TFU 57.26.13.003

OEB None

AOT None

SIL None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED Yes

LIFE LIMIT None

OTHERS OIT 999.0114/06

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT YES

EQUIPMENT NO

HARD NO

SOFT NO

OBRM NO

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SUMMARY

MANPOWER

Task 575009-832-895-001: Inspection

TOTAL MANHOURS 1.50

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.50

APPENDICES

None

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SUMMARY

**CONF ALL

GEAR RIB 6

INNER REAR SPAR

LH SHOWN

RH SIMILAR

FWD LUG

AFT LUG

AREA TO BE

INSPECTED

F_SB_575009_7_SAAA_01_00

A

A

Figure A-USAAA - Sheet 01

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ATA SYSTEM: 57

TITLE: WINGS - MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT - DETAILED

INSPECTION OF THE MLG RIB 6 FWD AND AFT LUGS

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

The equivalent of this Service Bulletin has been validated on A340 aircraft MSN 0402.

A booklet including photographs taken during the validation of this Service Bulletin is

available on AIRBUS|World - Maintenance and Engineering - Service Bulletin Information.

(1) Models

340-541 340-542 340-642

(2) Effectivity by MSN

0371 0376 0383 0391 0394 0410 0416-0417 0426 0431 0436 0440 0445 0449 0453

0457 0460 0464 0468 0471 0475 0478 0482 0485 0488 0492 0495 0499 0514 0517

0520 0523 0531 0534 0537 0540 0543 0547 0557 0560 0563 0566 0569 0572 0575

0577 0580 0583 0586 0601 0604 0606 0608 0611 0615 0617 0619 0622 0624 0626

0628 0630 0639 0672 0677 0681 0685 0689 0694 0698 0702 0706 0710 0715 0719

0723 0727 0736 0740 0744 0748 0753 0757 0761-0768 0771 0775 0779 0783 0787

0790 0794 0798 0804 0812 0829 0837 0846 0848 0870 0886 0894 0897 0902 0910

0912 0917 0924 0929 0933 0953 0960 0972 0981 0987 0993 1005 1017 1030 1040

1079 1091 1102 1122

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(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

06U 1091 1102

25R 0924

36V 0391 0416

70U 0902

72W 0917

AHY 0779 0886 0894

CES 0468 0488 0514 0577 0586

CHH 0436 0453 0475

DLH 0482 0517 0523 0537 0540 0543 0566 0569 0580 0583 0762 0763

0767 0771 0790 0794 0812 0846 0848 0897 0972 0981 0987 1005

ETD 0748 0757 0761 0783 0829 0837 0870 0929 0933 1030 1040

HFM 0383

HFY 0910 0912

IBE 0431 0440 0460 0601 0604 0606 0617 0619 0672 0702 0727 0744

0960 0993 1017 1079 1122

QAF 0495

QTR 0715 0740 0766 0798

SAA 0410 0417 0426 0531 0534 0547 0557 0626 0630

SIA 0478 0492 0499 0560 0563

TAM 0445 0464

THA 0624 0628 0677 0681 0689 0698 0710 0719 0775 0953

UAE 0394 0457 0471 0485 0520 0572 0608 0611 0685 0694

VIR 0371 0376 0449 0575 0615 0622 0639 0706 0723 0736 0753 0764

0765 0768 0787 0804

(4) Configuration by MSN

MSN CONFIGURATION

0371 0376 0383 0391 0394 0410 0416 0417 0426 0431 0436

0440 0445 0449 0453 0457 0460 0464 0468 0471 0475 0478

0482 0485 0488 0492 0495 0499 0514 0517 0520 0523 0531

0534 0537 0540 0543 0547 0557 0560 0563 0566 0569 0572

0575 0577 0580 0583 0586 0601 0604 0606 0608 0611 0615

0617 0619 0622 0624 0626 0628 0630 0639 0672 0677 0681

0685 0689 0694 0698 0702 0706 0710 0715 0719 0723 0727

0736 0740 0744 0748 0753 0757 0761 0762 0763 0764 0765

0766 0767 0768 0771 0775 0779 0783 0787 0790 0794 0798

0804 0812 0829 0837 0846 0848 0870 0886 0894 0897 0902

0910 0912 0917 0924 0929 0933 0953 0960 0972 0981 0987

0993 1005 1017 1030 1040 1079 1091 1102 1122

001

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(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

MATERIAL QTY PER A/C SEE NOTES

Consumable CMLB01

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

C. REASON

(1) History

During Main Landing Gear (MLG) lubrication, a crack has been visually found on the

FWD Lug of the Wing MLG Rib 6 on an A330 in-service aircraft. This aircraft was Pre

Mod. No. 49353H14087 (Service Bulletin No.A330-57-3082) and had accumulated 3,638

Flight Cycles (FC) and 25,469 Flight Hours (FH) at the time of finding.

The crack had extended through the entire thickness of the FWD Lug, at approximately

the 4 o’clock position (when looking forward). Subsequently, several cases have been

reported on A330/A340 aircraft.

The equivalent of this Service Bulletin has been validated on A340 aircraft MSN 0402.

(2) Objective/Action

The objective of this Inspection Service Bulletin is to introduce a repetitive Detailed

Inspection (DI) to detect for any cracks on the FWD and AFT Lugs of the LH and RH

MLG Rib 6.

NOTE: This Inspection is applicable to all A340-500/600 aircraft. This includes

aircraft that are Pre and Post Mod. No. 50040H14762 (Service

Bulletin No. A340-57-5008) and Pre and Post Production Mod. No.

51585H14763, and aircraft that are Pre and Post Repair Instruction

R57546002 or SRM 57-26-13.

(3) Advantages

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin introduces repeat inspections that will

ensure that any through cracks on the FWD and AFT Lugs of the LH and RH MLG-Wing

Rib 6 will be identified.

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

The maintenance consequences of this Service Bulletin are the repetitive inspection

requirements.

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D. DESCRIPTION

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :

Task 575009-832-895-001: Inspection

(1) Do a Detailed Inspection of the FWD and AFT Lugs of the LH and RH MLG-Wing

Rib 6

E. COMPLIANCE

(1) Classification

MANDATORY: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

The DI of the FWD and AFT Lugs is mandatory at the threshold of 42 months from the

first flight.

For aircraft older than 42 months that have not had a DI of the FWD and AFT Lugs a

Grace period of 4 months can be applied.

(1) Perform a detailed inspection of the LH and RH Wing MLG Rib 6 FWD and AFT

bearing lugs to detect any cracks.

(2) If no crack is detected, repeat the inspection within the following intervals:

Inspection interval, whichever occurs

Model (series): first:

Flight Cycles (FC) Flight Hours (FH)

Threshold (months): Grace period

(months):

A340-500 100 500 42 4

A340-600 100 500 42 4

NOTE: If any crack is detected during the inspection required by (1) or (2),

contact AIRBUS immediately and before next flight, replace the cracked

MLG Rib 6 fitting.

Replacement of the MLG Rib 6 fitting does not constitute terminating

action for the repetitive inspection requirements. However if a new gear

rib has been installed then the first inspection is to be performed within

42 months.

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.

F. APPROVAL

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

Organisation Approval No. EASA.21J.031.

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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.

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 575009-832-895-001: Inspection

Get Access 0.50

On Aircraft

Do a Detailed Inspection of the FWD and AFT Lugs of

the LH and RH MLG-Wing Rib 6

0.50

Close-Up 0.50

TOTAL MANHOURS 1.50

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.50

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not Changed

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not Changed

J. REFERENCES

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

Consumable Material List (CML)

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

Repair Instruction Repair Instruction R57546002

Service Bulletin (SB) A340-57-5008

Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 57-26-13

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

None

B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

AIRBUS will not provide industry support for accomplishment of this Service Bulletin.

C. LIST OF COMPONENTS

No Kit

D. LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED

(1) Consumable Materials

Consumable CMLB01

ITEM DESCRIPTION REFERENCE TO CML

MAT. No.

QTY PER A/C SEE

NOTES

Solvent General Purpose 11-026 As required

Lint-Free Cotton Cloth 19-003 As required

(2) Components

None

(3) Equipment

None

E. PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR

None

F. TOOLING

None

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Task 575009-832-895-001 - 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.

NOTE: The accomplishment instructions of this Service Bulletin refer to procedures

included in other AIRBUS documents. When the words ’refer to’ are used and the

operator has an accepted alternative procedure, the accepted alternative procedure

can be used. When the words ’in accordance with’ are included in the instruction,

the procedure in the AIRBUS document must be used.

NOTE: The access and close-up instructions, not comprising return to service tests, in this

Service Bulletin do not constitute or affect the technical intent of the Service

Bulletin. Operators can therefore, as deemed necessary, omit or add access and/or

close-up steps to add flexibility to their maintenance operations as long as the

technical intent of the Service Bulletin is met within the set parameters.

NOTE: Manual titles given in the accomplishment instructions are referred to by acronyms.

Refer to paragraph 1.J., References, for the definition of acronyms.

NOTE: This Service Bulletin is classified mandatory or expected to be classified mandatory

by an Airworthiness Directive (AD). The paragraphs 3.C. and 3.D. in these

accomplishment instructions are Required for Compliance (RC) and must be done

to comply with the AD. Other paragraphs are recommended and may be deviated

from, done as part of other actions or done with accepted methods different from

those given in the Service Bulletin, as long as the RC paragraphs can be done and

the aircraft can be put back into a serviceable condition.

Task Associated Data

Zone

573 673

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Modified FIN

312VU

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 1.50

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.50

A. GENERAL

(1) Subtask 575009-910-401-001 - Standard Practices

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Consumable Material List (CML)

(a) For the specification of the materials (Mat. No.) given in this Service Bulletin, refer

to Consumable Material List (CML).

(2) Subtask 575009-839-401-001 - Administrative

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have done all the work given in this

Service Bulletin.

B. PREPARATION

(1) Subtask 575009-941-401-001 - Job Set-up

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 12-34-24-860-802

Task 32-00-00-481-801

Task 32-12-00-010-801

(a) Make sure that the aircraft is electrically grounded (Refer to AMM Task

12-34-24-860-802).

(b) Make sure that the ground safety locks are in position on the MLG (Refer to AMM

Task 32-00-00-481-801).

(c) Open the MLG doors (Refer to AMM Task 32-12-00-010-801).

(d) Put a warning notice on the panel 312VU to tell persons not to operate the landing

gear.

(e) Put the access platforms in position.

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C. PROCEDURE

(1) Subtask 575009-220-401-001 - Do a Detailed Inspection of the FWD and AFT Lugs

of the LH and RH MLG-Wing Rib 6

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

573

673

Manpower Resources

Manhours 0.50

Minimum number of person 1

Subtask elapsed time 0.50

Skills AIRFRAME

Material necessary to do the job

Consumable CMLB01

ITEM DESCRIPTION REFERENCE TO

CML MAT. No.

QTY PER A/C SEE

NOTES

Solvent General Purpose 11-026 As required

Lint-Free Cotton Cloth 19-003 As required

References

Fig. A-UBAAA

FWD and AFT Lugs - Inspection Area

Sheet 01

Fig. A-URAAA

FWD and AFT Lugs - Inspection Report

Sheet 01

Fig. A-UFAAA

Flow Chart

Sheet 01

NOTE: The procedures that follow are applicable to the LH and RH Wings.

Refer to Fig. A-UBAAA Sheet 01, Fig. A-UFAAA Sheet 01 and Fig. A-URAAA Sheet 01.

(a) Clean the Inspection Area with:

Lint-Free Cotton

Cloth

19-003 As required

made moist with:

Solvent General

Purpose

11-026 As required

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(b) With the MLG installed, do a DI of the FWD and AFT lugs on the MLG wing Rib 6

to check for any visible cracks (Refer to Fig. A-UBAAA Sheet 01):

1 If you find any cracks, contact AIRBUS immediately.

NOTE: The defective Rib 6 must be replaced before the next flight.

NOTE: The replacement of the defective Rib 6 does not cancel the

repetitive DI of the Rib 6. However if a new gear rib has been

installed then the first inspection is to be performed within 42

months.

2 If you do not find any cracks, go to SUBTASK 575009-942-401 001 Close-up

and repeat the inspection at the necessary intervals.

3 Record all findings or nil findings on the inspection report sheet (Refer to Fig.

A-URAAA Sheet 01).

NOTE: The results of the inspection, including nil findings,

replacement or actions to be done, must be forwarded to

AIRBUS Department (SEES2), on the attached inspection

report sheet.

D. TEST

None

E. CLOSE-UP

(1) Subtask 575009-942-401-001 - Close-up

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-12-00-410-801

(a) Make sure that the work areas are clean and clear of tools and other items of

equipment.

(b) Remove the access platforms.

(c) Remove the safety devices from the landing gear and the landing gear doors.

(d) Close the MLG doors (Refer to AMM Task 32-12-00-410-801).

(e) Remove the warning notices.

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**CONF ALL

YES CRACKS

DETECTED? NO

REPEAT INSPECTIONS

AT THE INTERVALS

CONTACT AIRBUS IMMEDIATELY FOR

FURTHER ACTION. THE DEFECTIVE

MAIN LANDING GEAR SUPPORT

RIB MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE

DO A DETAILED INSPECTION OF

THE FWD AND AFT BEARING LUGS

(ON THE LH AND RH WING

MAIN LANDING GEAR RIB 6)

DO A DETAILED INSPECTION OF ALL A340 AIRCRAFT

THIS INCLUDES ALL AIRCRAFT WHICH ARE:

PRE AND POST MOD 50040 AND 51585

PRE AND POST SB A340−57−5008

QUESTION

ACTION

FINDING

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.

PRE AND POST REPAIR R57546002 OR SRM 57−26−13

GIVEN AT PARA 1.E (2)

THE NEXT FLIGHT

TO CHECK FOR VISIBLE CRACKS.

F_SB_575009_7_FAAA_01_04

Figure A-UFAAA - Sheet 01

Flow Chart

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**CONF ALL

F_SB_575009_7_BAAA_01_00

GEAR RIB 6

INNER REAR SPAR

A

LH SHOWN

RH SIMILAR

B

AREA TO BE

INSPECTED

FWD LUG

(TYPICAL CRACK)

AFT LUG

B

A

Figure A-UBAAA - Sheet 01

FWD and AFT Lugs - Inspection Area

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**CONF ALL

A340−57−5009

F_SB_575009_7_RAAA_01_01

1. INSPECTION REPORT

DATE OF INSPECTION:

FLIGHT CYCLES:

FLIGHT HOURS:

OPERATOR:

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER:

A/C MSN OR REGISTRATION:

YES/NO

SHOW POSITION OF CRACK(S)

LH WING RH WING

RETURN TO:

FAX: +33(0)5 61 93 36 14

LH WING MLG RIB 6 CRACKED RH WING MLG RIB 6 CRACKED

AIRBUS

C/O SEES2

1 ROND POINT MAURICE BELLONTE

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

YES/NO

SHOW POSITION OF CRACK(S)

Figure A-URAAA - Sheet 01

FWD and AFT Lugs - Inspection Report

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REPORTING SHEET

TITLE: WINGS - MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT - DETAILED

INSPECTION OF THE MLG RIB 6 FWD AND AFT LUGS

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

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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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