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SUBJECT: Landing Gear - Main Wheel Assembly - Repair of the Inner Wheel Half Bearing Bore

This Service Letter replaces the previously issued Service Letter dated: Feb 27/02

1. Effectivity

Goodrich Main Wheel Assembly, P/N 3-1485, when installed on British Aerospace Model
J-31/-32 Aircraft

2. Reference

Goodrich Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) 32-45-70

3. Purpose

To give operators a repair procedure for the inner wheel half, P/N 10-1513-1, if the
bearing cup turns in the bearing bore.

4. Reason

To permit operators to repair an inner wheel half, and return the wheel half to service.

5. Procedure

A. Measure the eddy-current conductivity (%IACS) on the end of the hub. If the
conductivity is more than 40.5% IACS, measure the hardness in the same area. If
the hardness is less than 120 BHN, Rockwell B76 or equivalent, discard the wheel
half.

B. Machine the bearing bore to the dimensions given in Figure 1 to remove corrosion
and/or damage. Do not machine the bearing bore to a diameter or a depth larger
than is shown in Figure 1.

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WARNING: BEFORE YOU USE PENETRANT FLUID (ASTM E1417 TYPE I, METHOD
A, LEVEL 2), READ, UNDERSTAND, AND OBEY ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLUID. THESE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDE
INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER, THE MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET (MSDS), AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. THIS FLUID
MAY CAUSE INJURY TO YOU OR MAKE YOU SICK WHEN SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT OBEYED. AN MSDS GIVES INSTRUCTIONS
ON HOW YOU MUST SAFELY USE, KEEP, AND DISCARD THIS FLUID.
GET INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOUR EMPLOYER ON HOW YOU MUST
SAFELY USE, KEEP, AND DISCARD THIS FLUID.

C. Penetrant examine (ASTM E1417 Type I) the machined surfaces of the bearing bore
for cracks and other defects.

D. Apply conversion coat (MIL-C-5541 Class 1A) to the repaired areas of the bearing
bore (refer to the REPAIR section of CMM 32-45-70).

E. Machine the bushing to the dimensions given in Figure 1. Use free-machining steel
ASTM A108, AISI 4130, AISI 44140, or an equivalent to make the bushing.

Figure 1. Inner Wheel Half Bearing Bore Repair

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F. Use the CUP INSTALLATION PLATE (refer to CMM 32-45-70, Figure 604) to install
the repair bushing. Follow the Bearing Cup Installation procedure in the REPAIR
section of CMM 32-45-70 to install the bushing.

G. Machine the bushing to the dimensions given in Figure 2.

H. Install the bearing cup (refer to the REPAIR section of CMM 32-45-70).

Figure 2. Inner Wheel Half Bearing Bore Repair

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