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SERVICE BULLETIN
BAE 146/AVRO 146 RJ - LANDING GEAR
SERVICE BULLETIN 146-32-174
TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR REVISION 2
DATED AUG 16/2010
1.

2.

REASON
A.

Amend statement in para 1. A.

B.

Amend compliance para 1. E. (2).

C.

Delete para 1. I. (4) and (5).

ACTION
A.

Remove and destroy existing pages 1 to 5 and substitute with revised pages 1 to 5 dated
Aug 16/2010.

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LANDING GEAR - NOSE LANDING GEAR - INSPECTION OF THE MAIN FITTING FOR CRACKS
1.

Planning Information
A.

Effectivity
Aircraft affected: BAe 146 All Series
AVRO 146 RJ All Series
Unit affected:

Nose Landing Gear

Part/Type Nos.:

200876001/002/003/004 and 201138002

For detailed Effectivity refer to the applicable BAE SYSTEMS Service Bulletin
B.

Concurrent Requirements
(1)

C.

D.

E.

F.

None.

Reason
(1)

As part of an investigation on a nose landing gear a crack has been found in the main
fitting.

(2)

It is necessary to do a non-destructive ultrasonic inspection on the upper part of the

main fitting.

Description
(1)

This Service Bulletin tells you how to do a non-destructive ultrasonic inspection of the
main fitting.

(2)

This Service Bulletin supersedes Messier-Dowty Ltd Service Bulletin 146-32-149. This
Service Bulletin contains an improved non-destructive ultrasonic inspection.

Compliance
(1)

Messier-Dowty Limited recommend that all operators inspect main fittings which are on
aircraft and those held as spares.

(2)

Refer to the applicable BAE SYSTEMS Service Bulletin.

Approval
(1)

The technical content of this Service Bulletin is approved under the authority of
DOA number EASA.21J.047.

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G.

Manpower
(1)

Messier-Dowty Limited make an estimate that it will take approximately 1 manhour to

do this Service Bulletin.
NOTE:

H.

Weight and Balance

(1)

I.

J.

(1)

Messier-Dowty Limited Component Maintenance Manual 32-20-34

(2)

Messier-Dowty Limited Component Maintenance Manual 32-20-53

(3)

Messier-Dowty Limited Standard Practices Manual 20-00-10

Other Publications Affected

None.

Material Information
A.

Material
(1)

B.

None.

Tooling
(1)

3.

None.

References

(1)
2.

It is assumed that the equipment has been placed in a maintenance

status. The manhour estimates do not include preparation or
administrative functions.

Refer to Appendix A.

Accomplishment Instructions
The figure/item numbers in parentheses in the text agree with those that are in the illustrated
parts list.
A.

Procedure (refer to Figure 1)

(1)

Gain access to the upper part of the forward face of the main fitting.

(2)

Inspect the main fitting for cracks: refer to Appendix A (NDT Technique No.
NDTPS 282U Issue 2).

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B.

(3)

If you cannot access the whole scan area with the probe, slacken the cap screws
(2-270: CMM 32-20-34 or 2-560: CMM 32-20-53) and move the compensator (2-265:
CMM 32-20-34 or 2-550: CMM 32-20-53) to increase the gap between the pipe
sub-assembly (2-65A: CMM 32-20-34 or 2-130: CMM 32-20-53) and the main fitting.

(4)

All ultrasonic indications in excess of 20 % of full screen height that appear at between
6 to 8 on the timebase are cause for rejection.

(5)

If no crack like indications are observed, reposition the compensator (2-265: CMM
32-20-34 or 2-550: CMM 32-20-53) and tighten and lock the cap screws (2-270: CMM
32-20-34 or 2-560: CMM 32-20-53): refer to CMM 32-20-34 or 32-20-53.

(6)

Report details of any main fitting that the inspection has cause to reject to the Technical
Manager of your regional Technical Assistance and Spares Support Center.

Identification
(1)

Write the Service Bulletin number 146-32-174 in the applicable aircraft and landing
gear records each time you do this Service Bulletin.

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BLEEDER SCREW

SCAN AREA

MAIN FITTING

VIEW ON ARROW

A
B146A0055-1

Main Fitting Inspection

Figure 1
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4.

Messier-Dowty and Messier Services Contacts

A.

Refer to the Messier-Dowty website (messier-dowty.com) for the latest list of contact names,
addresses and numbers.
Original Equipment Manufacturers

Messier-Dowty Inc.
574 Monarch Avenue
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 2G8
CANADA
Tel: 905-683-3100
Fax: 905-683-6936

Messier-Dowty Limited
Cheltenham Road
Gloucester
GL2 9QH
ENGLAND
Tel: +44(0)1452 712424
Fax: +44(0)1452 713821

Messier-Dowty SA
Zone Aeronautique L. Breguet
BP10
78142 Velizy Cedex
FRANCE
Tel: +33 146 29 18 00
Fax: +33 146 29 8770

Technical Assistance and Spares Support Centers (TASSC)

For AOG (commercial and technical): aogtassc@messier-dowty.com
For Europe customers: eametassc@messier-dowty.com
Tel: +33 1 5521 2590
For Americas customers: americatassc@messier-dowty.com
Tel: +1 404 305 2626
For Asia-Pacific customers: asiatassc@messier-dowty.com
Tel: +65 6245 5688
Repair and Overhaul Facilities
Messier Services R&O Facility
574 Monarch Avenue
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 2G8
CANADA
Tel: 905-683-3100
Fax: 905-683-0378

Messier Services R&O Facility

Meteor Business Park
Cheltenham Road
Gloucester GL2 9QL
ENGLAND
Tel: +44(0)1452 713111
Fax: +44(0)1452 716500

Messier Services R&O Facility

3, rue Antoine de St Exupery,
BP110
67124 Molsheim Cedex
France
Tel: (33) 38838 9200
Fax: (33) 38838 9399

Messier Services (Asia) Pte. Ltd.

R&O Facility
21 Loyang Crescent,
Loyang Industrial Estate
SINGAPORE 508985
Tel: (65) 6545 9455
Fax: (65) 6542 3936

Messier Services R&O Facility Americas

Av. La Noria
Parque Industrial Quertaro
Carretera QRO-SLP, Km. 28.5
Quertaro, QRO 76220
MEXICO
Tel: +52 (442) 19 25 800
Fax:+52 (442) 19 25 801

HYDREP Aroport de
Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo
Btiment 20
BP90154
35801 DINARD Cedex
FRANCE
Tel: (33) 2 99 82 79 79
Fax: (33) 2 99 82 79 97

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APPENDIX A
MESSIER-DOWTY LIMITED GLOUCESTER
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING DEPARTMENT
PRODUCT SUPPORT TECHNIQUE NO. NDTPS 282U ISSUE 2
Ultrasonic Inspection of the BAe 146/AVRO 146 RJ Nose Landing Gear Main Fitting
1. Scope
1.1.

This technique is designed for the ultrasonic detection of internal circumferencial cracking on the
BAe 146/AVRO 146 RJ upper part of the forward face of the main fitting: refer to Figure A1. This
technique supersedes and replaces technique No. NDTPS 282U Issue 1. The differences
between this technique and its previous issue are shown in bold text.

1.2.

The inspection can be carried out on aircraft without the removal of paint providing that the paint
finish is reasonably smooth, clean and sound.

1.3.

The scan area encompasses a 120 degree, 5 by 1 in (127 by 25,4 mm) circumferencial band
using 40 degree upward shear wave scans from the forward face of the main fitting, ensuring full
coverage of the scan area: refer to Figure A1.

1.4.

This technique is only valid when carried out by skilled NDT practitioners qualified to PCN/ASNT
Level 2 or equivalent.

2. Equipment
2.1.

An ultrasonic flaw detector operating at 5 MHz.

2.2.

A 5 MHz, 0.16 to 0.23 in (4 to 6 mm) 40 degree flat shear wave probe with a rear entry connector:
refer to Figure A1 (drawing no. MO 3015, part no. 505984, available from Buehler Krautkramer,
University of Warwick Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7HS, United Kingdom).

2.3.

An ultrasonic 3/64 in (1,2 mm) flat bottomed hole 40 degree Aluminium Reference Block
DRT74469, available from Messier-Dowty Limited Gloucester: refer to Figure A2.

2.4.

A gel type couplant.

3. Calibration Procedure
3.1.

Set up the equipment on the Reference Block DRT74469, with the probe positioned as shown
aiming towards the 3/64 in (1,2 mm) flat bottomed hole: refer to Figure A2.

3.2.

Set the maximum signal from the 3/64 in (1,2 mm) flat bottomed hole at 6 on the time base at a
reference amplitude of 80 % full screen height. Then add 7dB prior to inspection.

3.3.

Identify and measure the 5 by 1 in (127 by 25,4 mm) ultrasonic scan area: refer to Figure A1.

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4. Inspection Procedure
4.1.

Place the 40 degree probe facing upwards on the scan area: refer to Figure A1.

4.2.

Carefully inspect the entire 120 degree, 5 by 1 in (127 by 25,4 mm) scan area towards the upper
inner radius (which is not otherwise detectable): use upward facing 1 in (25,4 mm) longitudinal
overlapping scans as shown in Figure A1.
NOTE : Below the scan area there can be a change in section or machining grooves giving
consistent mechanical circumferencial ultrasonic signals outside the scope of this
inspection.

5. Inspection Standard
5.1.

Defect indications due to circumferencial internal cracking on the upper inner diameter will
appear at between 6 to 8 on the time base as shown in Figures A1 and A2.

5.2.

All ultrasonic indications in excess of 20 % of full screen height that appear at between 6
to 8 on the timebase shall be rejected and returned to Messier Dowty Ltd for further
investigation.

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CRACK

SCAN AREA

A
0.50in
(12,7mm)

1.00in
(25,4mm)

RADIUS
40

5.00in
(127,0mm)
120 o

TYPICAL SECTION
CHANGE POSITION

INNER CHAMBER

SECTION

A-A

1.00in (25,4mm)
UPWARD SCANS
(MEASURED FROM
FRONT OF PROBE)

B146A0056-1

Main Fitting Scan Area

Figure A1

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PROBE
40

0.160in
(4,06mm)

1.00mm
(25,4mm)

0.50in
(12,7mm)

3/64in (1,2mm)
FLAT BOTTOMED
HOLE

40 o

2.00in(50,8mm)
ALUMINIUM BAR

10
100%

80%

60%

40%

20% (REJECT LEVEL)

0%
CRACK

B146A0057-1

Main Fitting Inspection

Figure A2

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