DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInspection of the MLG after the Aircraft has gone off the Runway
TASK 32-11-00-200-005-A
Inspection of the MLG after the Aircraft has gone off the Runway
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Expendable Parts
E. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-11-00-941-074-A
Subtask 32-11-00-220-061-A
Subtask 32-11-00-586-052-A Subtask 32-11-00-869-056-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 00:39:31 UTC
Inspection of the MLG after the Aircraft has gone off the Runway
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
1. Reason for the JobNOTE: Make sure that you read the instructions in Task 05-51-24-200-001 (Inspection after Leaving Runway or Taxiway) before you do this task.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY BARRIER(S) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 1.0 and 0.5 m.daN (88.50 and 44.25 lbf.in )  | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 1.15 and 0.95 m.daN (101.77 and 84.07 lbf.in ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 1.807 and 1.24 m.daN (159.91 and 109.73 lbf.in ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 3 and 2.5 m.daN (22.12 and 18.44 lbf.ft ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 22.3 and 13.5 m.daN (164.45 and 99.56 lbf.ft ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 22.3 and 13.55 m.daN (164.45 and 99.93 lbf.ft ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 23.41 and 21.19 m.daN (172.64 and 156.27 lbf.ft ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to 22.3 m.daN (164.45 lbf.ft ) | |
| 460004331-24 | 1 | DRIFT |
| 460006228 | 1 | ADAPTER-TORQUE |
| 460006440 | 1 | EXTRACTOR |
| 460006441 | 1 | ALIGNMENT BULLET |
| 460006442 | 1 | SPANNER - HOLDING |
| 460007242 | 1 | ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.03GBB1) | Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - |
| (Material No.06AAB1) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - |
| (Material No.06AAC5) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear |
| (Material No.06LDG2) | Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Structure |
| (Material No.06LDG6) | Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Hydraulic |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 731 | L.H MAIN GEAR |
| 741 | R.H MAIN GEAR |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 |
| 30 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 |
| 27 | NUT | AIPC 32-11-11-52-012 |
| 23 | CABLE TIE | AIPC 32-11-11-52-032 |
| 3 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 32-11-18-02-270 |
| 4 | NUT | AIPC 32-11-18-02-280 |
| 6 | TAB-WASHER | AIPC 32-11-18-02-300 |
| 26 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 32-11-85-52-010 |
| 27 | NUT | AIPC 32-11-85-52-012 |
| 23 | CABLE TIE | AIPC 32-11-85-52-032 |
| 3 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 32-11-85-98-300 |
| 4 | NUT | AIPC 32-11-85-98-310 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 07-11-00-581-001-A | Lifting for Aircraft Maintenance Operations |
| TASK 07-11-00-586-002-A | Lowering of the Aircraft for Maintenance Operations |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the External Power |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-01 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-02 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engine 1(2) |
| TASK 32-00-00-481-001-A | Installation of the Safety Devices on the Landing Gears |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-001-A | Flight Configuration Precautions with Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-001-A-01 | Flight Configuration Precautions without Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-002-A | Ground Configuration after Flight Configuration with Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-002-A-01 | Ground Configuration after Flight Configuration without Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-11-12-000-001-A | Removal of the MLG Hydraulic Dressings |
| TASK 32-11-12-400-001-A | Installation of the MLG Hydraulic Dressings |
| TASK 32-11-43-000-001-A | Removal of the 1M and 2M Harnesses from the MLG Leg |
| TASK 32-11-43-400-002-A | Installation of the 1M and 2M Harnesses on the MLG Leg |
MLG Inspection AreasSubtask 32-11-00-941-074-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that the ground safety locks are installed on the landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
(2) On panel 400VU:
(4) Put the SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
Subtask 32-11-00-869-055-A (1) Make sure that the ground safety locks are installed on the landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
(2) On panel 400VU:
- make sure that the landing-gear control-lever 6GA is in the DOWN position
- put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the landing gear.
(4) Put the SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
B. Flight Configuration Precautions
(1) If the electrical power is not necessary for other maintenance tasks, de-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
(2) If the electrical power is necessary, do the precautions for flight configuration (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-001) before you lift the aircraft.
Subtask 32-11-00-582-053-A Subtask 32-11-00-010-064-A (1) If the electrical power is not necessary for other maintenance tasks, de-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
(2) If the electrical power is necessary, do the precautions for flight configuration (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-001) before you lift the aircraft.
D. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE adjacent to the applicable MLG.
4. Procedure(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE adjacent to the applicable MLG.
Subtask 32-11-00-220-061-A
A. Out-of-Roundness Dimensional Check of the MLG Shock-Absorber Sliding-Tube
(1) At the point X, 125 mm (4.9 in.) from the MLG axle center-line, measure the out-of-roundness of the MLG sliding-tube. The sliding-tube must be round within 40 microns (1600 micro-inches).
Subtask 32-11-00-220-062-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) At the point X, 125 mm (4.9 in.) from the MLG axle center-line, measure the out-of-roundness of the MLG sliding-tube. The sliding-tube must be round within 40 microns (1600 micro-inches).
NOTE: For an accurate check you must measure the diameter of the MLG sliding-tube at 4 different points.
(2) At the point Y, 600 mm (23.6 in.) from the MLG axle center-line, measure the out-of-roundness of the MLG sliding-tube. The sliding-tube must be round within 40 microns (1600 micro-inches). NOTE: For an accurate check you must measure the diameter of the MLG sliding-tube at 4 different points.
B. Out-of-Roundness check of the Side-Stay Lower Cardan-Pin Joint
(1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Release the tab-washer (6).
(b) Hold the end-cap (3) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and remove the bolt (7).
(c) Remove and discard the tab-washer (6).
(d) Remove the end-caps (3) and (5).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. The holes Z must be round within 70 microns (2800 micro-inches).
(a) Install the pin (2) with the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET.
(b) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Structure (Material No.06LDG2) to the mating faces of end-caps (3) and (5) and to the shank of the bolt (7).
(c) Install the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-300 TAB-WASHER (6) on the bolt (7).
(d) Install the end-caps (3) and (5) and the bolt (7). Make sure that the end-caps (3) and (5) engage the pin (2) correctly.
(e) Hold the end-cap (3) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and TORQUE the bolt (7) to between 1.807 and 1.24 m.daN (159.91 and 109.73 lbf.in ).
(f) Safety the bolt (7) with the tab-washer (6).
(g) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) to the head and the tail of the bolt (7).
Subtask 32-11-00-220-062-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Release the tab-washer (6).
(b) Hold the end-cap (3) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and remove the bolt (7).
(c) Remove and discard the tab-washer (6).
(d) Remove the end-caps (3) and (5).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. The holes Z must be round within 70 microns (2800 micro-inches).
NOTE: For an accurate check you must measure the diameter of the holes Z at 4 different points.
(4) Install the pin (2) as follows: (a) Install the pin (2) with the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET.
(b) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Structure (Material No.06LDG2) to the mating faces of end-caps (3) and (5) and to the shank of the bolt (7).
(c) Install the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-300 TAB-WASHER (6) on the bolt (7).
(d) Install the end-caps (3) and (5) and the bolt (7). Make sure that the end-caps (3) and (5) engage the pin (2) correctly.
(e) Hold the end-cap (3) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and TORQUE the bolt (7) to between 1.807 and 1.24 m.daN (159.91 and 109.73 lbf.in )
. (f) Safety the bolt (7) with the tab-washer (6).
(g) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) to the head and the tail of the bolt (7).
B. Out-of-Roundness check of the Side-Stay Lower Cardan-Pin Joint
(1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (3) and the nut (4).
(b) Remove the washer (5) from the bolt (9).
(c) Hold the end-cap (6) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and remove the bolt (9).
(d) Remove the end-caps (6) and (8).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. Make sure the holes Z are round to 70 microns (2800 micro-inches) or less.
(5) Install the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Use the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET and install the pin (2).
(b) Install the end-caps (6) and (8).
(c) Install the bolt (9) the washer (5) and the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-280 NUT (4) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-310 NUT (4).
(d) TORQUE the nut (4) to between 1.15 and 0.95 m.daN (101.77 and 84.07 lbf.in ).
(e) Safety the nut (4) with the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-270 COTTER PIN (3) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-300 COTTER PIN (3).
(f) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to the head of the bolt (9) and the nut (4).
Subtask 32-11-00-220-062-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (3) and the nut (4).
(b) Remove the washer (5) from the bolt (9).
(c) Hold the end-cap (6) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and remove the bolt (9).
(d) Remove the end-caps (6) and (8).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. Make sure the holes Z are round to 70 microns (2800 micro-inches) or less.
NOTE: For an accurate check you must measure the diameter of the holes Z at four different points.
(4) Apply Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) to the external diameter of the pin (2). (5) Install the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Use the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET and install the pin (2).
(b) Install the end-caps (6) and (8).
(c) Install the bolt (9) the washer (5) and the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-280 NUT (4) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-310 NUT (4).
(d) TORQUE the nut (4) to between 1.15 and 0.95 m.daN (101.77 and 84.07 lbf.in )
. (e) Safety the nut (4) with the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-270 COTTER PIN (3) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-300 COTTER PIN (3).
(f) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to the head of the bolt (9) and the nut (4).
B. Out-of-Roundness check of the Side-Stay Lower Cardan-Pin Joint
(1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (3) and the nut (4).
(b) Remove the washer (5) from the bolt (9).
(c) Use the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING to hold the end-cap (6) and remove the bolt (9).
(d) Remove the end-caps (6) and (8).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. Make sure the holes Z are round to 70 microns (2800 micro-inches) or less.
(a) Use the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET and install the pin (2).
(b) Install the end-caps (6) and (8).
(c) Install the bolt (9), the washer (5) and the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-280 NUT (4).
(d) Use the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING to hold the end-cap (6) and TORQUE the bolt (9) to between 3.0 and 2.5 m.daN (22.12 and 18.44 lbf.ft ).
(e) Safety the bolt (9) and the nut (4) with the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-270 COTTER PIN (3).
(f) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to the head of the bolt (9) and the nut (4).
Subtask 32-11-00-220-062-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (3) and the nut (4).
(b) Remove the washer (5) from the bolt (9).
(c) Use the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING to hold the end-cap (6) and remove the bolt (9).
(d) Remove the end-caps (6) and (8).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. Make sure the holes Z are round to 70 microns (2800 micro-inches) or less.
NOTE: For an accurate check you must measure the diameter of the holes Z at four different points.
(4) Install the pin (2) as follows: (a) Use the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET and install the pin (2).
(b) Install the end-caps (6) and (8).
(c) Install the bolt (9), the washer (5) and the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-280 NUT (4).
(d) Use the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING to hold the end-cap (6) and TORQUE the bolt (9) to between 3.0 and 2.5 m.daN (22.12 and 18.44 lbf.ft )
. (e) Safety the bolt (9) and the nut (4) with the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-270 COTTER PIN (3).
(f) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to the head of the bolt (9) and the nut (4).
B. Out-of-Roundness check of the Side-Stay Lower Cardan-Pin Joint
(1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (3) and the nut (4).
(b) Remove the washer (5) from the bolt (9).
(c) Hold the end-cap (6) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and remove the bolt (9).
(d) Remove the end-caps (6) and (8).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. Make sure the holes Z are round to 70 microns (2800 micro-inches) or less.
(5) Install the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Use the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET and install the pin (2).
(b) Install the end-caps (6) and (8).
(c) Install the bolt (9), the washer (5) and the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-280 NUT (4) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-310 NUT (4).
(d) TORQUE the nut (4) to between 3 and 2.5 m.daN (22.12 and 18.44 lbf.ft ).
(e) Safety the nut (4) with the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-270 COTTER PIN (3) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-300 COTTER PIN (3).
(f) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to the head of the bolt (9) and the nut (4).
Subtask 32-11-00-210-069-F ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do a visual inspection of the side stay. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion and stress.
(2) Remove the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (3) and the nut (4).
(b) Remove the washer (5) from the bolt (9).
(c) Hold the end-cap (6) with the 460006442 SPANNER - HOLDING and remove the bolt (9).
(d) Remove the end-caps (6) and (8).
(e) Hold the side stay in position.
(f) Use the 460006440 EXTRACTOR and the 460004331-24 DRIFT to remove the pin (2).
(3) Measure the out-of-roundness of the holes Z. Make sure the holes Z are round to 70 microns (2800 micro-inches) or less.
NOTE: For an accurate check you must measure the diameter of the holes Z at four different points.
(4) Apply Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) to the external diameter of the pin (2). (5) Install the pin (2) as follows:
(a) Use the 460006441 ALIGNMENT BULLET and install the pin (2).
(b) Install the end-caps (6) and (8).
(c) Install the bolt (9), the washer (5) and the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-280 NUT (4) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-310 NUT (4).
(d) TORQUE the nut (4) to between 3 and 2.5 m.daN (22.12 and 18.44 lbf.ft )
. (e) Safety the nut (4) with the new AIPC 32-11-18-02-270 COTTER PIN (3) or AIPC 32-11-85-98-300 COTTER PIN (3).
(f) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to the head of the bolt (9) and the nut (4).
C. Detailed Inspection of the MLG Torque Links
(1) Do an inspection of the torque links in the areas shown. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
(2) Disconnect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-000-001).
(3) Disconnect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-000-001).
(4) Remove the torque link apex-pin as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cable tie (23).
(b) Remove the cap (22).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter pin (30).
(d) Remove the nut (29), the washer (28) and the bolt (26).
(e) Remove the nut (27) and the spacer (25).
(f) Remove the pin (21). You must be able to remove the pin (21) with hand pressure only.
(g) Remove the spacer (31).
(5) Move the upper torque link (32) through its full arc of travel. The upper torque link (32) must move smoothly.
(6) Move the lower torque link (24) through its full arc of travel. The lower torque link (24) must move smoothly.
(7) Install the pin (21) as follows:
(a) Put the upper torque link (32) and the lower torque link (24) together at their apex joint.
(b) Install the spacer (31).
(c) Install the pin (21), the spacer (25) and the nut (27).
(d) TORQUE the nut (27) to 22.3 m.daN (164.45 lbf.ft ). Release the torque from the nut (27) and do again the procedure two more times.
(e) TORQUE the nut (27) to between 22.3 and 13.55 m.daN (164.45 and 99.93 lbf.ft ).
(f) Install the bolt (26), the washer (28) and the nut (29).
(g) TORQUE the nut (29) to between 1.0 and 0.5 m.daN (88.50 and 44.25 lbf.in ).
(h) Safety the nut (29) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 COTTER PIN (30).
(i) Install the cap (22).
(j) Safety the cap (22) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-032 CABLE TIE (23).
(8) Connect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-400-002).
(9) Connect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-400-001).
Subtask 32-11-00-210-069-I ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do an inspection of the torque links in the areas shown. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
(2) Disconnect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-000-001).
(3) Disconnect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-000-001).
(4) Remove the torque link apex-pin as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cable tie (23).
(b) Remove the cap (22).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter pin (30).
(d) Remove the nut (29), the washer (28) and the bolt (26).
(e) Remove the nut (27) and the spacer (25).
(f) Remove the pin (21). You must be able to remove the pin (21) with hand pressure only.
(g) Remove the spacer (31).
(5) Move the upper torque link (32) through its full arc of travel. The upper torque link (32) must move smoothly.
(6) Move the lower torque link (24) through its full arc of travel. The lower torque link (24) must move smoothly.
(7) Install the pin (21) as follows:
(a) Put the upper torque link (32) and the lower torque link (24) together at their apex joint.
(b) Install the spacer (31).
(c) Install the pin (21), the spacer (25) and the nut (27).
(d) TORQUE the nut (27) to 22.3 m.daN (164.45 lbf.ft )
. Release the torque from the nut (27) and do again the procedure two more times. (e) TORQUE the nut (27) to between 22.3 and 13.55 m.daN (164.45 and 99.93 lbf.ft )
. (f) Install the bolt (26), the washer (28) and the nut (29).
(g) TORQUE the nut (29) to between 1.0 and 0.5 m.daN (88.50 and 44.25 lbf.in )
. (h) Safety the nut (29) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 COTTER PIN (30).
(i) Install the cap (22).
(j) Safety the cap (22) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-032 CABLE TIE (23).
(8) Connect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-400-002).
(9) Connect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-400-001).
C. Detailed Inspection of the MLG Torque Links
(1) Do an inspection of the torque links in the areas shown. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
(2) Disconnect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-000-001).
(3) Disconnect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-000-001).
(4) Remove the torque link apex-pin as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cable tie (23).
(b) Remove the cap (22).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter pin (26).
(d) Remove the nut (27), the washer (28) and the bolt (30).
(e) Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to remove the nut (29).
(f) Remove the spacer (25).
(g) Remove the pin (21). Make sure you can remove the pin (21) with hand pressure only.
(h) Remove the spacer (31).
(5) Move the upper torque link (32) through its full arc of travel. The upper torque link (32) must move smoothly.
(6) Move the lower torque link (24) through its full arc of travel. The lower torque link (24) must move smoothly.
(7) Apply Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) to the external diameter of the pin (21).
(8) Install the pin (21) as follows:
(a) Put the upper torque link (32) and the lower torque link (24) together at their apex joint.
(b) Install the spacer (31).
(c) Install the pin (21), the spacer (25) and the nut (29).
(d) To tighten the nut (29):
1 Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to TORQUE the nut (29) to between 23.41 and 21.19 m.daN (172.64 and 156.27 lbf.ft ).
2 Loosen the nut (29).
3 Do the steps (d) 1 and 2 three more times.
4 TORQUE the nut (29) to between 22.3 and 13.5 m.daN (164.45 and 99.56 lbf.ft ).
(e) Make sure that the slots in the nut (29) align with the hole in the pin (21).
(f) Install the bolt (30), the washer (28) and the nut (27).
(g) TORQUE the nut (27) to between 1.0 and 0.5 m.daN (88.50 and 44.25 lbf.in ).
(h) Safety the nut (27) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 COTTER PIN (26) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-010 COTTER PIN (26).
(i) Install the cap (22).
(j) Safety the cap (22) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-032 CABLE TIE (23) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-032 CABLE TIE (23).
(k) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) around the head of the bolt (30).
(9) Connect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-400-002).
(10) Connect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-400-001).
Subtask 32-11-00-210-069-J ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do an inspection of the torque links in the areas shown. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
(2) Disconnect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-000-001).
(3) Disconnect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-000-001).
(4) Remove the torque link apex-pin as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cable tie (23).
(b) Remove the cap (22).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter pin (26).
(d) Remove the nut (27), the washer (28) and the bolt (30).
(e) Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to remove the nut (29).
(f) Remove the spacer (25).
(g) Remove the pin (21). Make sure you can remove the pin (21) with hand pressure only.
(h) Remove the spacer (31).
(5) Move the upper torque link (32) through its full arc of travel. The upper torque link (32) must move smoothly.
(6) Move the lower torque link (24) through its full arc of travel. The lower torque link (24) must move smoothly.
(7) Apply Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) to the external diameter of the pin (21).
(8) Install the pin (21) as follows:
(a) Put the upper torque link (32) and the lower torque link (24) together at their apex joint.
(b) Install the spacer (31).
(c) Install the pin (21), the spacer (25) and the nut (29).
(d) To tighten the nut (29):
1 Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to TORQUE the nut (29) to between 23.41 and 21.19 m.daN (172.64 and 156.27 lbf.ft )
. 2 Loosen the nut (29).
3 Do the steps (d) 1 and 2 three more times.
4 TORQUE the nut (29) to between 22.3 and 13.5 m.daN (164.45 and 99.56 lbf.ft )
. (e) Make sure that the slots in the nut (29) align with the hole in the pin (21).
(f) Install the bolt (30), the washer (28) and the nut (27).
(g) TORQUE the nut (27) to between 1.0 and 0.5 m.daN (88.50 and 44.25 lbf.in )
. (h) Safety the nut (27) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 COTTER PIN (26) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-010 COTTER PIN (26).
(i) Install the cap (22).
(j) Safety the cap (22) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-032 CABLE TIE (23) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-032 CABLE TIE (23).
(k) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) around the head of the bolt (30).
(9) Connect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-400-002).
(10) Connect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-400-001).
C. Detailed Inspection of the MLG Torque Links
(1) Do an inspection of the torque links in the areas shown. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
(2) Disconnect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-000-001).
(3) Disconnect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-000-001).
(4) Remove the torque link apex-pin as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cable tie (23).
(b) Remove the cap (22).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter pin (26) and the nut (27).
(d) Remove the washers (28) and the bolt (30).
(e) Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to remove the nut (29).
(f) Remove the spacer (25).
(g) Remove the pin (21). Make sure you can remove the pin (21) with hand pressure only.
(h) Remove the spacer (31).
(5) Move the upper torque link (32) through its full arc of travel. The upper torque link (32) must move smoothly.
(6) Move the lower torque link (24) through its full arc of travel. The lower torque link (24) must move smoothly.
(7) Apply Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) to the external diameter of the pin (21).
(8) Install the pin (21) as follows:
(a) Put the upper torque link (32) and the lower torque link (24) together at their apex joint.
(b) Install the spacer (31).
(c) Install the pin (21), the spacer (25) and the nut (29).
(d) To tighten the nut (29):
1 Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to TORQUE the nut (29) to between 23.41 and 21.19 m.daN (172.64 and 156.27 lbf.ft ).
2 Loosen the nut (29).
3 Do the steps (d) 1_ and 2_ three more times.
4 TORQUE the nut (29) to between 22.3 and 13.5 m.daN (164.45 and 99.56 lbf.ft ).
(e) Make sure that the slots in the nut (29) align with the hole in the pin (21).
(f) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Hydraulic (Material No.06LDG6) to:
(h) TORQUE the nut (27) to between 1.0 and 0.5 m.daN (88.50 and 44.25 lbf.in ).
(i) Safety the nut (27) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 COTTER PIN (26) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-010 COTTER PIN (26).
(j) Install the cap (22).
(k) Safety the cap (22) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-032 CABLE TIE (23) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-032 CABLE TIE (23).
(l) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to:
(10) Connect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-400-001).
Subtask 32-11-00-210-070-A (1) Do an inspection of the torque links in the areas shown. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
(2) Disconnect the electrical harnesses at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-43-000-001).
(3) Disconnect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-000-001).
(4) Remove the torque link apex-pin as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cable tie (23).
(b) Remove the cap (22).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter pin (26) and the nut (27).
(d) Remove the washers (28) and the bolt (30).
(e) Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to remove the nut (29).
(f) Remove the spacer (25).
(g) Remove the pin (21). Make sure you can remove the pin (21) with hand pressure only.
(h) Remove the spacer (31).
(5) Move the upper torque link (32) through its full arc of travel. The upper torque link (32) must move smoothly.
(6) Move the lower torque link (24) through its full arc of travel. The lower torque link (24) must move smoothly.
(7) Apply Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) to the external diameter of the pin (21).
(8) Install the pin (21) as follows:
(a) Put the upper torque link (32) and the lower torque link (24) together at their apex joint.
(b) Install the spacer (31).
(c) Install the pin (21), the spacer (25) and the nut (29).
(d) To tighten the nut (29):
1 Hold the pin (21) with the 460007242 ADAPTOR, TORQUE REACTION and use the 460006228 ADAPTER-TORQUE to TORQUE the nut (29) to between 23.41 and 21.19 m.daN (172.64 and 156.27 lbf.ft )
. 2 Loosen the nut (29).
3 Do the steps (d) 1_ and 2_ three more times.
4 TORQUE the nut (29) to between 22.3 and 13.5 m.daN (164.45 and 99.56 lbf.ft )
. (e) Make sure that the slots in the nut (29) align with the hole in the pin (21).
(f) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Hydraulic (Material No.06LDG6) to:
- The shank and the threads of the bolt (30)
- The mating faces of the nut (27), the washers (28) and the pin (21).
(h) TORQUE the nut (27) to between 1.0 and 0.5 m.daN (88.50 and 44.25 lbf.in )
. (i) Safety the nut (27) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-010 COTTER PIN (26) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-010 COTTER PIN (26).
(j) Install the cap (22).
(k) Safety the cap (22) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-52-032 CABLE TIE (23) or AIPC 32-11-85-52-032 CABLE TIE (23).
(l) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to:
- The area around the head of the bolt (30)
- The mating faces of the spacer (25) and the nut (29).
(10) Connect the hydraulic dressings at the upper and lower torque links (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-12-400-001).
D. Visual Inspection of the MLG in the area of the Drag Stay Blend
(1) Do a visual inspection of the MLG drag stay blend area. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
Subtask 32-11-00-210-071-A (1) Do a visual inspection of the MLG drag stay blend area. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
E. Visual Inspection of the MLG Forward Pintle-Pin Barrel Area
(1) Do a visual inspection of the MLG forward pintle-pin barrel area. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
Subtask 32-11-00-210-074-A (1) Do a visual inspection of the MLG forward pintle-pin barrel area. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
F. Visual Inspection of the MLG Rear Pintle-Pin Mounting
(1) Do a visual inspection of the MLG rear pintle-pin mounting area. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
5. Close-up(1) Do a visual inspection of the MLG rear pintle-pin mounting area. Look for signs of cracks in the paint finish, distortion, stress and fatigue.
Subtask 32-11-00-586-052-A Subtask 32-11-00-869-056-A
B. Ground Configuration
(1) If necessary, put the aircraft in the ground configuration (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-002).
Subtask 32-11-00-942-075-A (1) If necessary, put the aircraft in the ground configuration (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-002).
C. Removal of Equipment
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the safety barriers.
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the safety barriers.
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.