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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 - NOSE GEAR - INSPECTION OF NOSE LANDING

GEAR MAIN FITTING AND SLIDING TUBE

MODIFICATION No.: None

This page transmits Revision No.01 of Service Bulletin No.A340-32-4275

ADDITIONAL WORK

**CONF ALL

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

REASON

Revision 01 issued to:

- include compliance table

- create a table as an appendix for affected part and serial numbers

- add a note in the effectivity that SB is only effective for Part Number (PN) and Serial Number (SN)

listed in Appendix 01

- add MPD reference 323233-01-1

- add AMM task 32-00-00-481-802

- remove part numbers and serial numbers from Subtask 324275-210-401-001 and refer to appendix

01

- change reference to subtask 32-21-00-040-050 to AMM task 32-21-00-040-801

- change reference to subtask 32-21-00-440-050 to AMM task 32-21-00-440-801

- revise flow chart and add note to reference Appendix 01 and contact details.

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CHANGES

SUMMARY

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL

CONSEQUENCES

REASON UPDATED R

GENERAL EVALUATION GENERAL EVALUATION TABLE UPDATED R

EFFECTIVITY OPERATOR LIST UPDATED R

MANPOWER MANPOWER UPDATED R

APPENDICES APPENDICES UPDATED R

PLANNING INFORMATION

EFFECTIVITY EFFECTIVITY RELATED INFORMATION

UPDATED

R

Configuration definition

CONF 001 CONFIGURATION DEFINITION UPDATED R

REASON

History HISTORY UPDATED R

Objective/Action OBJECTIVE/ACTION UPDATED R

Advantages ADVANTAGES UPDATED R

COMPLIANCE

Classification CLASSIFICATION UPDATED R

Accomplishment Timescale ACCOMPLISHMENT TIMESCALE UPDATED R

APPROVAL APPROVAL UPDATED R

MANPOWER MANPOWER UPDATED R

PUBLICATION AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED ADDED N

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED DELETED FOR

APPLICABLE MSN

D

MATERIAL INFORMATION

MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Procurement Addresses PROCUREMENT ADDRESSES UPDATED R

Price and Availability PRICE AND AVAILABILITY UPDATED R

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

TASK 324275- 832-895-001-INSPECTION TASK SOLUTION UPDATED

NOTE UPDATED

CAUTION UPDATED

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Task associated data - 001 ELAPSED TIME UPDATED R

Subtask 324275-941-401-001 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED

REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED

REFERENCES UPDATED

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Subtask 324275-210-401-001 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED R

Subtask 324275-020-401-001 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED

REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED

REFERENCES UPDATED

NOTE UPDATED

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Subtask 324275-832-401-001 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED

FIGURE REFERENCE UPDATED

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REFERENCES UPDATED

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Subtask 324275-942-401-001 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED

REFERENCES UPDATED

REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED

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Fig. A-UAAAA

Fig. A-UAAAA Sheet 01 SHEET UPDATED R

Appendix 01: Applicable NLG Main Fittings and Sliding Tubes PN and SN

APPENDIX CONTENT APPENDIX CONTENT ADDED N

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 revision

REVISION SEQUENCE

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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 - NOSE GEAR - INSPECTION OF NOSE LANDING

GEAR MAIN FITTING AND SLIDING TUBE

**CONF ALL

MODIFICATIONS

None

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

In May of 2007 a crack was found on the main fitting of the Reinforced Nose Landing Gear (RNLG) leg

during overhaul on an A340-313 aircraft. Following investigation, it has been concluded that the crack

initiated as a result of residual stress in the part following impact damage. The impact damage was

caused by a towing incident in January of 2001 when the RNLG leg was installed on another A340-313

aircraft. During aircraft pull forward the shear pin on the tow bar sheared and RNLG ran over the tow

bar.

A review of the records of past events revealed that a similar incident had occurred in September of

2004 on an A340-211 aircraft. During overhaul, a crack was found on the NLG sliding tube and this has

been attributed to residual stress following an impact incident.

A review of operator reported incidents has identified some Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Main Fittings and

NLG Sliding Tubes on A330/A340 aircraft that have sustained impact as a result of towing incidents.

This Service Bulletin is published to advise all operators of A340-200/300 aircraft of the issue of

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. D23581-32-061.

This Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) requires a one time Non-destructive Test (NDT) inspection

(Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)) of the affected area(s) on (NLG) Main Fittings and NLG Sliding

Tubes that have sustained impacts as a result of a towing incident to make sure that no cracks are

present; within a grace period of 1,000 Flight Hours (FH) from the issue of Revision No. 01 of this

Service Bulletin unless already performed via the SB revision 00.

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SUMMARY

This initial MPI looks for cracks in the area damaged during the impact, or if the exact location of

damage cannot be confirmed, inspects the front 180 ̊ of the lower section of the main fitting and/or the

front 120 ̊ of the lower section of the sliding tube. These are the main areas of the NLG most likely

to be damaged during a towing incident. The inspection will require the removal of paint, surface

protections and labels in the area to be inspected.

If cracks are found the part must be replaced. If no cracks are found the area is to be flap peened to

introduce surface compressive residual stress and corrosion protection, paint protection and labels are

restored. All inspection result (finding of damage including nil findings) must be reported to AIRBUS/MD.

Following this initial MPI, repeat detailed inspections of the NLG Main Fittings and NLG Sliding Tubes

are required every 900 FH for damage to the surface protections or corrosion in the affected area(s). If

a visual inspection indicates damage to the paint or sealant around the labels or cadmium or base

metal, then removal of paint, surface protections and labels is required followed by the MPI.

Additionally, if any other area of the NLG that is not covered by this inspection has sustained impact

damage as a result of a towing incident and the part has not been removed from service, operators are

advised to contact Airbus/MBD.

The inspection is normally to be carried out "weight-on-wheels".

NOTE: It will only be necessary to remove the wheels and towing fitting if the location of impact

damage is unknown or if impact damage is located in the area of the towing fitting.

Accomplishment of this ISB will provide early detection of cracks in the area(s) of the NLG Main Fittings

and NLG Sliding Tubes that have sustained impacts as a result of towing incident and make sure of

continued airworthiness of these NLG Main Fittings and NLG Sliding Tubes.

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

NOTE (1): Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION

No Material

EFFECTIVITY

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

15R 47W 56W 58X 83V ABD ABQ ACA AFR AIB ALK ARG CAL

CCA CPA DGA DLH FIN GAF GFA HFY I2L IBE IRC IRM KAC

LAN M3R MAU MDG MSR NMB PAL QAF RJA S3R SAA SAS SFB

SLM SVW SWR TAP THT THY UAE VCV VIR XAX

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SUMMARY

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS

TFU None

OEB None

AOT None

SIL None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED No

LIFE LIMIT None

OTHER None

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT YES

EQUIPMENT YES

HARD NO

SOFT NO

OBRM NO

MANPOWER

Task 324275-832-895-001: INSPECTION

TOTAL MANHOURS 3.75

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 3.75

Additional manhours related to Vendor SB; refer to:

Inspection Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No.

D23581-32-061

APPENDICES

Appendix 01: Applicable NLG Main Fittings and Sliding Tubes PN and SN

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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 - NOSE GEAR - INSPECTION OF NOSE LANDING

GEAR MAIN FITTING AND SLIDING TUBE

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

This Inspection Service Bulletin is only applicable to NLG with Main Fitting or Sliding Tube

Part Number (PN) and Serial Number (SN) Listed in Appendix 01.

(1) Models

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

(2) Effectivity by MSN

0002 0004-0006 0009 0011 0013-0014 0018-0020 0022-0029 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

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

0236-0237 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 0538 0541 0544-0546

0554 0556 0559 0561-0562 0582 0585 0590 0598 0643 0646 0651 0668 0793 0800

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0835 0844 0921 0938 0955

(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

15R 0151

47W 0009

56W 0011 0013 0018 0019

58X 0004

83V 0280 0292

ABD 0210

ABQ 0216 0257

ACA 0170

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

0399

AIB 0131 0141 0161 0182 0318 0332

ALK 0032 0033 0034 0367 0374 0381

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

CAL 0402 0406 0411 0415 0433 0541

CCA 0192 0199 0201 0242 0243 0264

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 0835 0844 0921 0938

GAF 0274 0355

GFA 0212 0215 0282 0554

HFY 0117 0133 0190 0202

I2L 0005

IBE 0088 0125 0134 0145 0146 0193 0217 0221 0329 0387 0414 0459

0474 0483

IRC 0002

IRM 0020 0056

KAC 0089 0090 0101 0104

LAN 0167 0359 0363 0429 0442

M3R 0061

MAU 0076 0152 0194 0268 0793 0800

MDG 0319

MSR 0156 0159 0178

NMB 0047 0051

PAL 0173 0176 0187 0196 0302

QAF 0026 0528

RJA 0014 0022 0038 0043

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OPERATOR MSN

S3R 0204

SAA 0006 0197 0378 0544 0582 0590 0643 0646 0651

SAS 0413 0424 0430 0435 0450 0467 0470

SFB 0046

SLM 0049

SVW 0955

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 0236

VCV 0031

VIR 0114 0164 0214 0225

XAX 0273 0278

(4) Configuration by MSN

MSN CONFIGURATION

0002 0004 0005 0006 0009 0011 0013 0014 0018 0019 0020

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 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 0236

0237 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 0793 0800 0835 0844 0921 0938 0955

001

(5) Configuration definition

**CONF 001

Config. 01 is valid for all the aircraft given in the effectivity of this Service Bulletin as a

standard configuration.

(6) Material Effectivity

No Material Set

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B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

C. REASON

(1) History

In May of 2007 a crack was found on the main fitting of the Reinforced Nose Landing

Gear (RNLG) leg during overhaul on an A340-313 aircraft. Following investigation, it has

been concluded that the crack initiated as a result of residual stress in the part following

impact damage. The impact damage was caused by a towing incident in January of

2001 when the RNLG leg was installed on another A340-313 aircraft. During aircraft pull

forward the shear pin on the tow bar sheared and RNLG ran over the tow bar.

A review of the records of past events revealed that a similar incident had occurred in

September of 2004 on an A340-211 aircraft. During overhaul, a crack was found on the

NLG sliding tube and this has been attributed to residual stress following an impact

incident.

A review of operator reported incidents has identified some Nose Landing Gear (NLG)

Main Fittings and NLG Sliding Tubes on A330/A340 aircraft that have sustained impact

as a result of towing incidents.

(2) Objective/Action

This Service Bulletin is published to advise all operators of A340-200/300 aircraft of the

issue of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. D23581-32-061.

This Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) requires a one time Non-destructive Test (NDT)

inspection (Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)) of the affected area(s) on (NLG) Main

Fittings and NLG Sliding Tubes that have sustained impacts as a result of a towing

incident to make sure that no cracks are present; within a grace period of 1,000 Flight

Hours (FH) from the issue of Revision No. 01 of this Service Bulletin unless already

performed via the SB revision 00.

This initial MPI looks for cracks in the area damaged during the impact, or if the exact

location of damage cannot be confirmed, inspects the front 180 ̊ of the lower section of

the main fitting and/or the front 120 ̊ of the lower section of the sliding tube. These are

the main areas of the NLG most likely to be damaged during a towing incident. The

inspection will require the removal of paint, surface protections and labels in the area to

be inspected.

If cracks are found the part must be replaced. If no cracks are found the area is to be

flap peened to introduce surface compressive residual stress and corrosion protection,

paint protection and labels are restored. All inspection result (finding of damage including

nil findings) must be reported to AIRBUS/M-D.

Following this initial MPI, repeat detailed inspections of the NLG Main Fittings and NLG

Sliding Tubes are required every 900 FH for damage to the surface protections or

corrosion in the affected area(s). If a visual inspection indicates damage to the paint or

sealant around the labels or cadmium or base metal, then removal of paint, surface

protections and labels is required followed by the MPI.

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Additionally, if any other area of the NLG that is not covered by this inspection has

sustained impact damage as a result of a towing incident and the part has not been

removed from service, operators are advised to contact Airbus/MBD.

The inspection is normally to be carried out "weight-on-wheels".

NOTE: It will only be necessary to remove the wheels and towing fitting if the

location of impact damage is unknown or if impact damage is located in

the area of the towing fitting.

(3) Advantages

Accomplishment of this ISB will provide early detection of cracks in the area(s) of the

NLG Main Fittings and NLG Sliding Tubes that have sustained impacts as a result of

towing incident and make sure of continued airworthiness of these NLG Main Fittings

and NLG Sliding Tubes.

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

None

D. DESCRIPTION

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :

Task 324275-832-895-001: INSPECTION

(1) Check of the NLG Main Fitting and Sliding Tube Serial Number

(2) Remove the NLG Wheels and Towing Fitting (if necessary)

(3) Inspection

(4) Install the NLG Wheels and Towing Fitting (if necessary)

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.

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CONDITION ACTION COMPLIANCE TIME

THRESHOLD GRACE PERIOD

REPETITIVE

INTERVAL

All aircraft Inspect in accordance

with Subtask

324275-832-401 001

Not Applicable 1,000 FH From the

issue of Rev 01 of

the Service Bulletin

unless already

performed by Rev

00

900 FH

Crack found Clearly mark the

damaged part as

scrap and replace it

by a serviceable one.

Report to AIRBUS

(SEEL3)

Before next flight Not Applicable

Repetitive Inspection of Nose Landing Gear Main Fitting and/or Sliding Tube

F. APPROVAL

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

Organization 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.

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 324275-832-895-001: INSPECTION

Get Access 0.50

On Aircraft

Check of the NLG Main Fitting and Sliding Tube Serial

Number

0.25

Remove the NLG Wheels and Towing Fitting (if

necessary)

1.00

Install the NLG Wheels and Towing Fitting (if

necessary)

1.50

Close-Up 0.50

TOTAL MANHOURS 3.75

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 3.75

Additional manhours related to Vendor SB; refer to:

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Task 324275-832-895-001: INSPECTION

Inspection Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No.

D23581-32-061

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not Changed

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not Changed

J. REFERENCES

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-34-24 32-00-00 32-21-00

32-41-12

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

Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No.

D23581-32-061

K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED

Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) 323233-01-1

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

None

(2) Price and Availability

No AIRBUS kit will be provided.

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

None

E. PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR

None

F. TOOLING

(1) Tooling - Price and Availability

None

(2) Tools

None

(3) Special Tools

NOTE: Refer to Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. D23581-32-061.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Task 324275-832-895-001 - INSPECTION

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.

Task Associated Data

Zone

From 711 to 711

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 3.75

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 3.75

Additional manhours related to Vendor SB; refer to:

Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. D23581-32-061

A. GENERAL

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

IN CASE OF CONTAMINATION, REFER TO ESPM 20-55-00.

(1) Subtask 324275-839-401-001 - Administrative

Manpower Resources

Skills UTILITY

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

Service Bulletin.

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B. PREPARATION

(1) Subtask 324275-941-401-001 - Job Set-up

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 711

To 711

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

ELECTRICAL

References

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

Task 32-00-00-481-801

Task 32-00-00-481-802

(a) Make sure that the safety devices are installed on the NLG and the NLG Doors

(Refer to AMM Task 32-00-00-481-801 and AMM Task 32-00-00-481-802).

(b) Make sure that the aircraft is electrically grounded for maintenance operations

(Refer to AMM Task 12-34-24-860-802).

C. PROCEDURE

(1) Subtask 324275-210-401-001 - Check of the NLG Main Fitting and Sliding Tube

Serial Number

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 711

To 711

Manpower Resources

Manhours 0.25

Minimum number of person 1

Subtask elapsed time 0.25

Skills UTILITY

(a) Find the Identification Plate on the NLG Main Fittings and Sliding Tubes.

(b) Check the Part Number (PN) and Serial Number (SN) of the NLG Main Fittings and

Sliding Tubes, refer to Appendix 01: Applicable NLG Main Fittings and Sliding

Tubes PN and SN .

(c) If any other area of the MLG Main Fitting and/or Sliding Tube identified in Appendix

01 that is not covered by this inspection but has sustained impact damage as

a result of a towing incident and the part has not been removed from service,

operators are advised to contact Airbus/MBD.

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(d) If the SN of the NLG Main Fitting and/or Sliding Tube is included in Appendix 01,

do the worksteps that follow.

(2) Subtask 324275-020-401-001 - Remove the NLG Wheels and Towing Fitting (if

necessary)

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 711

To 711

Manpower Resources

Manhours 1.00

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 0.50

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-21-00-040-801

Task 32-41-12-000-801

NOTE: It will only be necessary to remove the wheels and towing fitting if the

location of impact damage is unknown or if impact damage is located in

the area of the towing fitting.

(a) Remove the NLG wheels (Refer to AMM Task 32-41-12-000-801).

(b) Remove the NLG towing fitting (Refer to AMM Task 32-21-00-040-801).

(3) Subtask 324275-832-401-001 - Inspection

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 711

To 711

References

Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB) Messier-Dowty D23581-32-061

Fig. A-UAAAA

Inspection Flow Chart

Sheet 01

Fig. A-UBAAA

Inspection Areas

Sheet 01

(a) Do the applicable inspection procedures (Refer to Fig. A-UAAAA Sheet 01, Fig. AUBAAA Sheet 01 and Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin No. D23581-32-061).

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(4) Subtask 324275-420-401-001 - Install the NLG Wheels and Towing Fitting (if

necessary)

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 711

To 711

Manpower Resources

Manhours 1.50

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 1.00

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-21-00-440-801

Task 32-41-12-400-801

(a) If necessary, install the NLG towing fitting (Refer to AMM Task 32-21-00-440-801).

(b) If necessary, install the NLG wheels (Refer to AMM Task 32-41-12-400-801).

D. TEST

None

E. CLOSE-UP

(1) Subtask 324275-942-401-001 - Close-up

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 711

To 711

Manpower Resources

Skills UTILITY

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 32-00-00-081-801

Task 32-00-00-081-802

(a) Make sure that the safety devices are removed from the NLG and the NLG Doors

(Refer to AMM Task 32-00-00-081-801 and AMM Task 32-00-00-081-802).

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

equipment.

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**CONF ALL

CLEAN THE AREAS ON THE MAIN FITTING AND/OR SLIDING TUBE

CARRY OUT A DETAILED INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

VSB D23581−32−061 FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE PROTECTION.

RECORD THE CONDITION OF THE INSPECTED PARTS

INSPECTION BEEN CARRIED

OUT IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THIS SB?

YES

DID THE DETAILED

INSPECTION INDICATE DAMAGE

TO THE PAINT, SEALANT AROUND

THE LABELS, CADMIUM

NO

NO

DOES THE MPI

INSPECTION INDICATE A

CRACK?

YES

YES

TO BE INSPECTED

AND/OR BASE METAL?

AREA BEING INSPECTED

BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT:

REMOVE SURFACE PROTECTION

AND LABELS LOCAL TO

WITH VSB D23581−32−061

BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT, FLAP PEEN THE

SURFACE AND RESTORE SURFACE 

PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE

REPEAT DETAILED

INSPECTION

WITHIN 900 FH

WHICH ARE AT RISK AS SHOWN IN FIGURE A − UBAAA IS REQUIRED.

IF THE AREA OF IMPACT DAMAGE IS KNOWN, ONLY THIS AREA NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED.

IF IMPACT DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED BUT THE EXACT LOCATION IS UNKNOWN,

AN INSPECTION OF THE AREAS OF THE MAIN FITTING AND SLIDING TUBE

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.

NO

SPECIAL DETAILED

HAS INITIAL

WITH VSB D23581−32−061. RECORD THE

BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT CARRY OUT

MPI INSPECTION OF THE MAIN FITTING

AND/OR SLIDING TUBE IN ACCORDANCE

CONDITION OF THE INSPECTED PARTS

F_SB_324275_7_AAAA_01_05

BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT,

CLEARLY MARK

THE DAMAGED PART

AS SCRAP AND

REPLACE IT BY A

SERVICEABLE ONE.

REPORT TO AIRBUS (SEEL3)

CHECK THE PN/SN OF THE NLG MAIN FITTING AND SLIDING TUBE, IF THEY ARE NOT IN

THE LIST OF APPLICABILITY GIVEN IN APPENDIX 01, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

Figure A-UAAAA - Sheet 01

Inspection Flow Chart

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**CONF ALL

FLANGE TO BE

FRONT 180° OF

MAIN FITTING

BELOW THE LOWER

INSPECTED

TO BE INSPECTED

FRONT 120° OF

THE LOWER END

OF SLIDING TUBE

F_SB_324275_7_BAAA_01_00

Figure A-UBAAA - Sheet 01

Inspection Areas

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Appendix 01: Applicable NLG Main Fittings and Sliding Tubes PN and SN

**CONF ALL

NLG MAIN FITTING

Part Number Serial Number

D63996 171B

D63996 145B

D63996 183B

NLG SLIDING TUBE

Part Number Serial Number

D62701 10EA1

D65046 7LX1

D65046 22PX1

D67201 B161-467

D67201 B171-471

D67201 B175-477

D67201 B179-483

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REPORTING SHEET

TITLE: LANDING GEAR - NOSE GEAR - INSPECTION OF NOSE LANDING

GEAR MAIN FITTING AND SLIDING TUBE

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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