Detailed Inspection of MLG, Shock Absorber Sliding Tube for Cracks

TASK 32-11-00-200-014-A
Detailed Inspection of MLG, Shock Absorber Sliding Tube for Cracks

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.

MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE IN POSITION ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR, AND THUS POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT.

ZONE: 731
ZONE: 741

1. Reason for the Job

NOTE: This inspection must be done with the aircraft at the lowest possible weight. Do not do the inspection with the aircraft loaded for flight.

2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	1	LIGHT SOURCE - WHITE
No specific	1	MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X
No specific	AR	SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)

B. Consumable Materials

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
(Material No.08BAA9)	Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - -
(Material No.14SBA1)	Textile-Lint free Cotton -

C. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
731	L.H MAIN GEAR
741	R.H MAIN GEAR

D. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 32-00-00-481-001-A	Installation of the Safety Devices on the Landing Gears
TASK 32-11-13-000-004-A	Removal of the Sliding Tube Sub-Assembly of the MLG Shock Absorber
TASK 32-11-13-400-004-A	Installation of the Sliding Tube Sub-Assembly of the MLG Shock Absorber

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-11-00-941-084-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Safety Precautions
(1) Put the SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
(2) Make sure that the ground safety locks are on the landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
(3) On the 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 controls.

Subtask 32-11-00-110-065-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Preparation for Inspection
(1) Use a clean Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) to clean the external surface of the MLG sliding tube.

4. Procedure
Subtask 32-11-00-200-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Detailed Inspection of MLG, Shock Absorber Sliding Tube for Cracks
(1) Use a LIGHT SOURCE - WHITE and MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X to examine the surface of each MLG sliding tube. Carefully examine the area between the MLG gland housing and the brake flanges for cracks or surface damage (Ref. ISB 32A1273).

NOTE: If you find signs of cracks, the MLG sliding tube must be replaced (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-13-000-004) (Ref. AMM TASK 32-11-13-400-004).

5. Close-up
Subtask 32-11-00-942-085-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Removal of Equipment
(1) Remove the safety barriers.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.

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