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BD70CR78-055 Issue 0

The document outlines a service bulletin for the inspection and replacement of Flex Shafts in the Hydraulic Thrust Reverser Actuation System for the LEAP-1A Engine, due to non-conforming manufacturing conditions leading to excessive wear. It specifies the affected part and serial numbers, compliance requirements, and provides instructions for both on-wing and workshop procedures. The service is mandatory to prevent operational disruptions and ensure safety.

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NACELLE – THRUST REVERSER - FLEX SHAFT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

SAFRAN NACELLES Proprietary Information:

The information contained in this document is the property of SAFRAN NACELLES and is disclosed in
confidence. It shall not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of
SAFRAN NACELLES. If consent is given for reproduction in whole or in part, this notice shall appear in
any such reproduction in whole or in part.
The information contained in this document may also be controlled by the U.S. export control laws.
Unauthorized export or re-export is prohibited.
All intellectual property rights in this document (including without limitation any patents, design rights and
copyrights) shall remain vested in SAFRAN NACELLES (or in the third party which is the owner thereof).

SUMMARY OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN

This Summary, which has not been approved by the Authorities, is given for information only.

TITLE: NACELLE – THRUST REVERSER - FLEX SHAFT INSPECTION AND


REPLACEMENT
EFFECTIVITY: Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft
Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number
ACL00017 thru ACL02800
ACL02802, ACL02803,
ACL02805 thru ACL02813
ACL02815 thru ACL02832
ACL02834 thru ACL02841

T/R, LHS - ACL02843 thru ACL02849


612C3201-001 1 to 5963
BDL0011-XX-0 ACL02851, ACL02852,
ACL02854 thru ACL02862
ACL02864 thru ACL02869
ACL02871, ACL02872,
ACL02876, ACL02884,
ACL02886, ACL02887,

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TITLE: NACELLE – THRUST REVERSER - FLEX SHAFT INSPECTION AND


REPLACEMENT
EFFECTIVITY: Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft
(Continued) Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number

ACL02890 thru ACL02896


ACL02900, ACL02902,
ACL02903, ACL02906
ACL02908,
ACL02910 thru ACL02912
ACL02915,
ACL02920 thru ACL02924
ACL02929, ACL02934,
T/R, LHS -
ACL02936 thru ACL02938 612C3201-001 1 to 5963
BDL0011-XX-0
ACL02946, ACL02949,
ACL02951, ACL02954,
ACL02958, ACL02960,
ACL02965, ACL02968,
ACL02979, ACL02993,
ACL03040, ACL03047,
ACL03097, ACL03103,
ACL03166, ACL03203

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TITLE: NACELLE – THRUST REVERSER - FLEX SHAFT INSPECTION AND


REPLACEMENT
EFFECTIVITY: Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft
(Continued) Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number
ACL00017 thru ACL02801
ACL02803, ACL02805,
ACL02806, ACL02807,
ACL02811 thru ACL02814
ACL02816 thru ACL02821
ACL02823 thru ACL02826
ACL02828, ACL02829
ACL02830, ACL02831,
T/R, RHS -
ACL02832, 612C3201-001 1 to 5963
BDL0051-XX-0
ACL02835 thru ACL02838
ACL02840, ACL02841,
ACL02843, ACL02844,
ACL02846 thru ACL02848
ACL02850, ACL02851,
ACL02854 thru ACL02864
ACL02867, ACL02870,
ACL02873, ACL02874,

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TITLE: NACELLE – THRUST REVERSER - FLEX SHAFT INSPECTION AND


REPLACEMENT
EFFECTIVITY: Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft
(Continued) Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number

ACL02876, ACL02878,
ACL02879, ACL02881,
ACL02882, ACL02884,
ACL02889, ACL02893,
ACL02895, ACL02901,
ACL02902, ACL02904,
ACL02909, ACL02912,
ACL02914,
ACL02920 thru ACL02924
ACL02927,
T/R, RHS -
ACL02928, ACL02930, 612C3201-001 1 to 5963
BDL0051-XX-0
ACL02932, ACL02934,
ACL02938, ACL02948,
ACL02949, ACL02954,
ACL02955, ACL02960,
ACL02978, ACL02982,
ACL02986, ACL02987,
ACL02997, ACL03021,
ACL03048, ACL03058,
ACL03064, ACL03104,
ACL03140

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REASON: For the LEAP-1A Engine, some Left Hand Side (LHS) and Right Hand Side (RHS)
Flex Shafts of the Hydraulic Thrust Reverser Actuation System (HTRAS), were
found manufactured in non-conforming conditions - the Flex Shaft end fitting
concentricity with the shaft was not controlled, which leads to excessive shaft
cable wear. The Flex Shafts have been found with abnormal wear or with wire
strands broken.
COMPLIANCE:
Mandatory - Service Bulletin must be accomplished

Recommended - Service Bulletin recommended to be


X
accomplished to prevent significant operational disruptions
Desirable - Service Bulletin to introduce improvements
Optional - Service Bulletin for convenience or option

NOTE: This inspection and replacement service bulletin should be accomplished


in accordance with the material customized delivery planning prioritized for
operators affected.

DESCRIPTION: This Service Bulletin provides instructions for inspection and replacement of the
LHS and RHS Flex Shafts and cleaning the LHS and RHS Synchronization
Tubes. In case a finding is identified, the upper and lower actuator adjacent to the
Flex Shaft will need to be replaced. Both on-wing and workshop instructions are
provided.

PARTS REQUIRED: 612C3201-001* - Flex Shaft-Side (in all cases, regardless of finding)
and
612C3001-017 - Actuator, SFLA (in case of finding)
612C3002-501 - Actuator, SNLA (in case of finding)
612C3007-501 - Actuator, SMLA (in case of finding)

NOTE: * Alternate part number for P/N 612C3201-001 can be found through
SPOL BD-TR-22004.

LABOR HOURS: On-Wing: Elapsed time 2.25 hours with one person per nacelle half (5.65 hours in
case of findings).

In Workshop: Elapsed time 0.45 hours with one person per nacelle half (3.85
hours in case of findings).

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. Effectivity:

Use this Service Bulletin on the LEAP-1A Thrust Reverser Serial Numbers:

Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft


Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number
ACL00017 thru ACL02800
ACL02802, ACL02803,
ACL02805 thru ACL02813
ACL02815 thru ACL02832
ACL02834 thru ACL02841
ACL02843 thru ACL02849
ACL02851, ACL02852,
ACL02854 thru ACL02862
ACL02864 thru ACL02869

T/R, LHS - ACL02871, ACL02872,


612C3201-001 1 to 5963
BDL0011-XX-0 ACL02876, ACL02884,
ACL02886, ACL02887,
ACL02890 thru ACL02896
ACL02900, ACL02902,
ACL02903, ACL02906
ACL02908,
ACL02910 thru ACL02912
ACL02915,
ACL02920 thru ACL02924
ACL02929, ACL02934,

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Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft


Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number

ACL02936 thru ACL02938


ACL02946, ACL02949,
ACL02951, ACL02954,
ACL02958, ACL02960,
T/R, LHS - 612C3201-001 1 to 5963
ACL02965, ACL02968,
BDL0011-XX-0
ACL02979, ACL02993,
ACL03040, ACL03047,
ACL03097, ACL03103,
ACL03166, ACL03203

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Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft


Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number

ACL00017 thru ACL02801


ACL02803, ACL02805,
ACL02806, ACL02807,
ACL02811 thru ACL02814
ACL02816 thru ACL02821
ACL02823 thru ACL02826
ACL02828, ACL02829
ACL02830, ACL02831,
T/R, RHS -
ACL02832, 612C3201-001 1 to 5963
BDL0051-XX-0
ACL02835 thru ACL02838
ACL02840, ACL02841,
ACL02843, ACL02844,
ACL02846 thru ACL02848
ACL02850, ACL02851,
ACL02854 thru ACL02864
ACL02867, ACL02870,
ACL02873, ACL02874,

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Thrust Reverser Thrust Reverser Flex Shaft Flex Shaft


Part Number Serial Number Part Number Serial Number

ACL02876, ACL02878,
ACL02879, ACL02881,
ACL02882, ACL02884,
ACL02889, ACL02893,
ACL02895, ACL02901,
ACL02902, ACL02904,
ACL02909, ACL02912,
ACL02914,
ACL02920 thru ACL02924
ACL02927,
T/R, RHS - 612C3201-001 1 to 5963
ACL02928, ACL02930,
BDL0051-XX-0
ACL02932, ACL02934,
ACL02938, ACL02948,
ACL02949, ACL02954,
ACL02955, ACL02960,
ACL02978, ACL02982,
ACL02986, ACL02987,
ACL02997, ACL03021,
ACL03048, ACL03058,
ACL03064, ACL03104,
ACL03140

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1. B. Concurrent Requirements:

None.

C. Reason:

(1) Objective:

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin is intended to identify and replace the non
compliant units of the Left Hand Side (LHS) and Right Hand side (RHS) Flex Shafts,
clean the LHS and RHS Synchronization Tubes and if necessary, replace the adjacent
actuators.

(2) Problem:

For the LEAP-1A Engine, some Left Hand Side (LHS) and Right Hand Side (RHS) Flex
Shafts of the Hydraulic Thrust Reverser Actuation System (HTRAS) were found
manufactured in non-conforming conditions - the Flex Shaft end fitting concentricity with
the shaft was not controlled, which leads to excessive shaft cable wear. The Flex Shafts
have been found with abnormal wear or with wire strands broken.

(3) Cause:

The non-conforming Flex Shafts contact the inner diameter of the synchronization tube
during operation, leading to wear and possible broken wires.

(4) Maintenance Consequences:

Failure to replace the Flex Shafts (if finding identified) will cause the Actuators to
desynchronize, causing a Thrust Reverser fault in use.

NOTE: All Flex Shafts in the affected population must be replaced.

NOTE: Actuators are only replaced if a damaged Flex Shaft is identified.

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1. (Continued)

D. Description:

This Service Bulletin provides instructions for inspection and replacement of the LHS and RHS
Flex Shafts and cleaning the LHS and RHS Synchronization Tubes. In case the finding is
identified, actuators adjacent to the Flex Shafts will need to be replaced. Both on-wing and
workshop instructions are provided.

E. Compliance:

Mandatory - Service Bulletin must be accomplished

Recommended - Service Bulletin recommended to be


X
accomplished to prevent significant operational disruptions
Desirable - Service Bulletin to introduce improvements
Optional - Service Bulletin for convenience or option

NOTE: This inspection and replacement service bulletin should be


accomplished in accordance with the Material customized delivery
planning.

F. Approval:

The inspection procedures described in this SB are reviewed and technically accepted by
Airbus to apply to the Airbus fleet affected.

This SB does not contain any change information that revises the equipment definition covered
by Airbus approved modifications.

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1. G. Manpower:

The approximate labor hours necessary to apply this Service Bulletin with one person per
nacelle half is as follows:

(1) DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

(a) On-Wing

1 Get access to the rework area - 0.8 M/HRS

2 Removal of the Flex Shaft - 0.2 M/HRS

3 Inspection and replacement of the Flex Shaft - 0.25 M/HRS

4 In case of finding:

(a) Cleaning of the Synchronization Tube - 0.15 M/HRS


(b) Removal and replacement of the SFLA - 2.00 M/HRS
(c) Removal and Replacement of the SNLA - 1.25 M/HRS
(d) Removal and Replacement of the SMLA - 1.25 M/HRS

5 Put back into service - 1.00 M/HRS

(b) In Workshop

1 Removal of the Flex Shaft - 0.2 M/HRS

2 Inspection and replacement of the Flex Shaft - 0.25 M/HRS

3 In case of finding:

(a) Cleaning of the Synchronization Tube - 0.15 M/HRS


(b) Removal and replacement of the SFLA - 2.00 M/HRS
(c) Removal and Replacement of the SNLA - 1.25 M/HRS
(d) Removal and Replacement of the SMLA - 1.25 M/HRS

(2) TOTAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) On-Wing - 2.25 M/HRS (In case of finding - 5.65 M/HRS)


(b) In Workshop - 0.45 M/HRS (In case of finding - 3.85 M/HRS)

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1. H. Weight and Balance:

None.

I. Electrical Load Data:

Not changed.

J. Software Accomplishment Summary:

Not applicable.

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1. K. References:

Chap/Section

Aircraft Maintenance Manual

29-14-00-614-001
70-30-00-918-805
71-13-00-010-803
71-13-00-410-803
73-29-00-740-804
78-30-00-040-807
78-30-00-440-807
78-31-44-000-802
78-31-44-400-802
78-31-41-000-804
78-31-41-400-804
78-31-41-000-805
78-31-41-400-805
78-31-42-400-804
78-31-42-000-804
78-31-43-400-801
78-31-43-000-801
78-31-49-680-801
78-36-00-010-806
78-36-00-410-806

Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog


78-32-80-01
78-30-49-10
78-30-24-10
78-30-25-10

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1. K. (Continued)

Component Maintenance Manual


78-30-24-000-818-A01
78-30-24-400-818-A01
78-30-24-000-819-A01
78-30-24-400-819-A01
78-30-24-000-820-A01
78-30-24-400-820-A01
78-30-25-000-815-A01
78-30-25-400-815-A01
78-30-25-000-817-A01
78-30-25-400-817-A01
78-30-25-000-816-A01
78-30-25-400-816-A01

Spare Parts Configuration Letter


BD-TR-17014
BD-TR-22004

L. Publications Affected:

Not applicable.

M. Interchangeability:

Not applicable.

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. Material – Price and Availability:

Supplier Quantity WLP (EC 2023)


Part Number Description
Cage Code (Per Engine) (U.S. Dollars)

612C3201-001 ** 1B6R3 Flex Shaft (SIDE) 2 $ 3,248


ACTUATOR-SYN-
612C3001-017 * 1B6R3 CHRO LOCKING 2 $ 95,070
FEEDBACK
SYNCHRONIZED
612C3002-501 * 1B6R3 NON LOCKING 1 $ 45,060
ACTUATOR
SYNCHRONIZED
612C3007-501 * 1B6R3 MANUAL LOCKING 1 $ 54,072
ACTUATOR

NOTE: The quantity is defined per Engine.

NOTE: * The components listed in the chapter 2.A. are necessary in case of findings
during the inspection.

NOTE: The unit price is defined under 2023 economical conditions. After the Unit Price
date, new price and SAFRAN Nacelles data is applicable. Prices are in United
States Dollars.

NOTE: ** Alternate part number for P/N 612C3201-001 can be found through SPOL
BD-TR-22004.

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2. A. (Continued)

The parts can be ordered by contacting Safran Nacelles: SAFRAN NACELLES


Customer Support Center (LH455)
A320neo LEAP-1A Service Bulletin BD70CR78-055
Route du pont VIII – BP 91
76700 Gonfreville l’Orcher France
Tel: + 33 (0) 164 148 033
E-mail: [email protected]

B. Industry Support Information:

(1) Labor:

Operators will have 30 months from the initial issue date of this Service Bulletin to
implement the inspection and replacement of the affected Flex Shafts.

A Warranty Claim for labor per the stated labor hours listed in paragraph 1.G.(2) will be
accepted upon receipt of the implementation report of this Service Bulletin, for a duration
of 30 months from the initial issue date of this Service Bulletin or within the aircraft and/or
spare part warranty period, whichever is greater, and within 90 days after replacement of
the Flex Shaft.

(2) Parts:

The parts to execute this service bulletin are available from SAFRAN Nacelles. Purchase
orders are subject to the delivery plan.

NOTE: Safran Nacelles recommends that all Flex Shafts within the affected population
per Section 1.a be replaced.

(a) For a period of 24 months from the initial issue date of this Service Bulletin, the Flex
Shaft (612C3201-001) is available from SAFRAN Nacelles Free of Charge (FOC). A
no cost purchase order will be accepted according to the Flex Shaft effectivity listed
in Section 1.A. Safran Nacelles will work with each operator to develop a delivery
plan to support their operations over the 30 months implementation period.

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2. B. (2) (a) (Continued)

The purchase order(s) must reference this Service Bulletin No. BD70CR78-055 in
addition to the number of Flex Shafts requested for the operator's affected fleet.

The removed Flex Shaft must be scrapped locally. IF there are actuator findings,
the Flex Shaft MUST be returned with the actuators. They can only be discarded if
there was no Foreign Object Damage (FOD).

After the 24 months period (excluding any revisions), the Flex Shafts will be
available at catalog price (see section 2.A).

(b) If the Flex Shaft is found damaged (designation D, E, F per the service bulletin),
operators are recommended to replace the adjoining upper and lower actuators
(PN: 612C3001-017 and 612C3002-501 or 612C3007-501) and send to SAFRAN
Nacelles for evaluation and repair if necessary. In this case, operators must
complete an implementation report of SB BD70CR78-055 with three (3) photos: one
of the entire Flex Shaft, a close up of the damage area, and a photo of the Flex
Shaft serial number.

Operators should send both removed actuators to a SAFRAN Nacelles MRO Shop
with a repair order that mentions the implementation of this service Bulletin No.
BD70CR78-055. Refurbishment and return to service of the actuators will be done
at no cost to the operator, except for cases of Customer Induced Damage (CID).

At the reception of the actuators AND the damaged Flex Shaft, the SAFRAN
Nacelles MRO will provide a standard exchange to the operator. MRO shop will
provide an exchange standard form to the operator. This document will be returned
signed by operator to MRO and MRO will organize the delivery of a serviceable
actuator.

In case of warranty claim, the operator must send an MRO warranty claim by E-
services with a completed implementation report and the three photos noted above.
Include reference to service bulletin No. BD70CR78-055.

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2. B. (2) (b) (Continued)

Send MRO warranty claim to one of the following global addresses:

For customers located in Europe or Asia:

Safran Nacelles Pont-Audemer


Zone Industrielle de Saint Ulfant
27500 Pont Audemer - FRANCE

OR

For customers located in America:

Safran Nacelles Services Americas, LLC


845 Airtech Parkway
Suite 170/172
Plainfield, Indiana 46168
Dock 16 (East Side) - USA

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2. C. List of components:

Supplier Quantity
Part Number Description
Cage Code (Per Engine)

612C3201-001 * 1B6R3 2 Flex Shaft (SIDE)


612C3001-017 1B6R3 2 ACTUATOR-SYNCHRO LOCK-
ING FEEDBACK
612C3002-501 1B6R3 1 SYNCHRONIZED NON LOCK-
ING ACTUATOR
612C3007-501 1B6R3 1 SYNCHRONIZED MANUAL
LOCKING ACTUATOR

Consumables
Material Ref. Name Use
To moist the Lint-free Cotton
NCL02589 Diestone DLS Cleaning Agent Cloth and clean the Synchroni-
zation Tubes
To clean and dry the Synchroni-
NCL02069 or equivalent Lint-free Cotton Cloth
zation Tubes

NOTE: Safran Nacelles CML codes are available in the A320neo LEAP-1A
AMM TASK 70-30-00-918-805.

NOTE: * Alternate part number for P/N 612C3201-001 can be found through SPOL BD-
TR-22004.

D. Subcomponents to be re-identified:

Not applicable.

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2. E. Tooling:

Reference Designation Qty


N/A ACCES PLATFORM 2M(6FT) ADJUSTABLE 1
N/A COMPRESSED-AIR BLOWER AR

F. Special Tools:

None.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A. General:

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE PARTS AFTER THE
ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE PARTS CAN STAY HOT FOR A LONG
TIME AFTER SHUTDOWN AND CAN BURN YOU.

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH HOT PARTS WITHOUT APPLICABLE GLOVES. HOT


PARTS CAN CAUSE AN INJURY. IF YOU GET AN INJURY, PUT IT IN COLD
WATER FOR 10 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL AID.

CAUTION: DURING EACH OPERATION, BE CAREFUL NOT TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO


THE SURROUNDING STRUCTURES.

CAUTION: INSTALL A TEMPORARY PROTECTION AROUND THE WORK AREA.

B. Preparation:

NOTE: This paragraph is applicable if this Service Bulletin is performed under wing.

(1) Apply the general Warning and Precautions rules Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-44-000-802.

(2) Get Access.

(a) Open the fan cowl doors Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803:

1 FOR 4020KM1 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) 437AL,


438AR.

2 FOR 4020KM2 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) 447AL,


448AR.

(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M(6 FT) ADJUSTABLE in position under the left fan cowl
door.

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3. B. (Continued)

(4) Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser for Maintenance.

WARNING: YOU MUST DEACTIVATE THE THRUST REVERSER BEFORE


YOU DO WORK ON OR AROUND IT. IF YOU DO NOT, THE
THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND
CAUSE AN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.

(a) Do the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for nacelle maintenance Ref. AMM
TASK 78-30-00-040-807.

(4) Depressurize the Thrust Reverser hydraulic system.

(a) Do the depressurization of the applicable hydraulic system Ref. AMM TASK 29-14-
00-614-001.

(5) Drain the Thrust Reverser hydraulic tubes.

(a) Do the drain of the Thrust Reverser hydraulic tubes Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-49-680-
801.

(6) Get Access.

NOTE: This is optional procedure for gaining better access to the LHS and RHS
Synchronization Tubes

(a) Open the thrust-reverser doors Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806:

1 FOR 4020KM1 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) 451AL,


452AR.

2 FOR 4020KM2 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) 461AL,


462AR.

C. Procedure:

On-wing Procedure for the Left Hand Side (LHS) Thrust Reverse half:

(1) Remove the LHS Synchronization Tube (612C3203-501) and LHS Flex Shaft
(612C3201-001) Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-44-000-802.

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3. C. (Continued)

NOTE: Do not manually deploy Thrust Reverser Translating Cowl at this time.

(2) Perform visual inspection of the LHS Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

(a) Visually examine the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) for wear marks, burnishing,
gaps between wires in outer winding, and evidence of wires coming unwound
Refer to Figure 2 Visual Standard of Flex Shaft Wear on pages 30 and 31.

(b) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of A, B or C on the visual standard
chart (undamaged):

1 Discard the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

2 Go to step 3.C.(3) to perform further actions.

(c) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of D, E or F on the visual standard
chart (damaged):

1 Remove the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

NOTE: In the case of a damaged Flex Shaft, the shaft must be


returned to Safran Nacelles to receive warranty for Actuators.

2 Remove and replace the connected upper LHS SFLA (612C3001-015 or


612C3001-017) Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-41-000-804.

3 Remove and replace the connected lower LHS SNLA (612C3002-501)


Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-42-000-804.

4 Install the new lower LHS SNLA (612C3002-501) Ref. AMM TASK 78-
31-42-400-804.

5 Install the new upper LHS SFLA (612C3001-017) Ref. AMM TASK 78-
31-41-400-804.

6 Go to step 3.C.(3) to perform further actions.

(3) Clean the LHS Synchronization Tube (612C3203-501) as follows.

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3. C. (3) (Continued)

(a) Clean the outer surface of the Synchronization Tube with a lint-free cotton
cloth (Material No. NCL02069 or equivalent) made moist with Diestone DLS
(Material No. NCL02589).

(b) Dry the surfaces with a lint-free cotton cloth (Material No. NCL02069 or
equivalent) before the solvent becomes gas.

(c) Flush the inside of the Synchronization Tube with warm water to remove
unwanted materials.

NOTE: Make sure that the internal junction of the Synchronization Tube is
flushed thoroughly.

(d) Use the compressed-air blower and dry the surfaces.

NOTE: Make sure that the internal junction of the sync tube is dried
thoroughly with no remaining water.

(4) Install the new Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) and reinstall LHS Synchronization Tube
(612C3203-501) Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-44-400-802.

On-wing Procedure for the Right Hand Side (RHS) Thrust Reverse half:

(5) Remove the RHS Synchronization Tube (612C3205-501) and RHS Flex Shaft
(612C3201-001) Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-44-000-802.

(6) Perform visual inspection of the RHS Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

(a) Visually examine the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) for wear marks, burnishing,
gaps between wires in outer winding, and evidence of wires coming unwound
Refer to Figure 2 Visual Standard of Flex Shaft Wear on pages 30 and 31.

(b) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of A, B or C on the visual
standard chart (undamaged):

1 Discard the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

2 Go to step 3.C.(7) to perform further actions.

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3. C. (6) (Continued)

(c) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of D, E, or F on the visual standard
chart (damaged):

1 Remove the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

NOTE: In the case of a damaged Flex Shaft, the shaft must be


returned to Safran Nacelles to receive warranty for Actuators.

2 Remove and replace the connected upper RHS SFLA (612C3001-015 or


612C3001-017) Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-41-000-805.

3 Remove and replace the connected lower RHS SMLA (612C3007-501)


Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-43-000-801.

4 Install the new lower RHS SMLA (612C3007-501) Ref. AMM TASK 78-
31-43-400-801.

5 Install the new upper RHS SFLA (612C3001-017) Ref. AMM TASK 78-
31-41-400-805.

6 Go to step 3.C.(7) to perform further actions.

(7) Clean the RHS Synchronization Tube (612C3205-501), perform the steps from
3.C.(3).(a) through 3.C.(3).(d).

(8) Install the new Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) and reinstall RHS Synchronization Tube
(612C3203-501) Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-44-400-802.

In Workshop Procedure for the Left Hand Side (LHS) Thrust Reverse half:

NOTE: Do procedure below on the Left Hand Side (LHS) Thrust Reverse side.

(9) Remove the LHS Synchronization Tube (612C3203-501) and LHS Flex Shaft
(612C3201-001) Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-24-000-818-A01.

NOTE: Do not manually deploy Thrust Reverser Translating Cowl at this time.

(10) Perform visual inspection of the LHS Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

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3. C. (10) (Continued)

(a) Visually examine the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) for wear marks, burnishing,
gaps between wires in outer winding, and evidence of wires coming unwound
Refer to Figure 2 Visual Standard of Flex Shaft Wear on pages 30 and 31.

(b) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of A, B or C on the visual
standard chart (undamaged):

1 Discard and replace the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

2 Go to step 3.C.(11) to perform further actions.

(c) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of D, E, or F on the visual standard
chart (damaged):

1 Remove the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

NOTE: In the case of a damaged Flex Shaft, the shaft must be


returned to Safran Nacelles to receive warranty for Actuators.

2 Remove and replace the connected upper LHS SFLA (612C3001-015 or


612C3001-017) Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-24-000-820-A01.

3 Remove and replace the connected lower LHS SNLA (612C3002-501)


Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-24-000-819-A01.

4 Install the new lower LHS SNLA (612C3002-501) Ref. CMM TASK 78-
30-24-400-819-A01.

5 Install the new upper LHS SFLA (612C3001-017) Ref. CMM TASK 78-
30-24-400-820-A01.

6 Go to step 3.C.(11) to perform further actions.

(11) Clean the LHS Synchronization Tube (612C3203-501) as follows.

(a) Clean the outer surface of the Synchronization Tube with a lint-free cotton
cloth (Material No. NCL02069 or equivalent) made moist with Diestone DLS
(Material No. NCL02589).

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3. C. (11) (Continued)

(b) Dry the surfaces with a lint-free cotton cloth (Material No. NCL02069 or
equivalent) before the solvent becomes gas.

(c) Flush the inside of the Synchronization Tube with warm water to remove
unwanted materials.

NOTE: Make sure that the internal junction of the Synchronization Tube is
flushed thoroughly.

(d) Use the compressed-air blower and dry the surfaces.

NOTE: Make sure that the internal junction of the Synchronization Tube is
dried thoroughly with no remaining water.

(12) Install the new Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) and reinstall LHS Synchronization Tube
(612C3203-501) Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-24-400-818-A01.

In Workshop Procedure for the Right Hand Side (RHS) Thrust Reverse half:

(13) Remove the RHS Synchronization Tube (612C3205-501) and RHS Flex Shaft
(612C3201-001) Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-25-000-815-A01.

NOTE: Do not manually deploy Thrust Reverser Translating Cowl at this time.

(14) Perform visual inspection of the RHS Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

(a) Visually examine the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) for wear marks, burnishing,
gaps between wires in outer winding, and evidence of wires coming unwound.
Refer to Figure 2 Visual Standard of Flex Shaft Wear on pages 30 and 31.

(b) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of A, B or C on the visual
standard chart (undamaged):

1 Discard the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

2 Go to step 3.C.(15) to perform further actions.

(c) If the Flex Shaft wear falls into the category of D, E, or F on the visual standard
chart (damaged):

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3. C. (14) (c) (Continued)

1 Remove the Flex Shaft (612C3201-001).

NOTE: In the case of a damaged Flex Shaft, the shaft must be


returned to Safran Nacelles to receive warranty for Actuators.

2 Remove and replace the connected upper RHS SFLA (612C3001-015 or


612C3001-017) Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-25-000-817-A01.

3 Remove and replace the connected lower RHS SMLA (612C3007-501)


Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-25-000-816-A01.

4 Install the new lower RHS SMLA (612C3007-501) Ref. CMM TASK 78-
30-25-400-816-A01.

5 Install the new upper RHS SFLA (612C3001-017) Ref. CMM TASK 78-
30-25-400-817-A01.

6 Go to step 3.C.(15) to perform further actions.

(15) Clean the RHS Synchronization Tube (612C3205-501), perform the steps from
3.C.(11).(a) through 3.C.(11).(d).

(16) Install the new Flex Shaft (612C3201-001) and reinstall RHS Synchronization Tube
(612C3205-501) Ref. CMM TASK 78-30-25-400-815-A01.

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3. D. Re-Identification

(1) Record on the Thrust Reverser Service Bulletin Plate the information that Service Bulletin
No. BD70CR78-055 has been implemented.

E. Test

Not applicable.

F. Close-up

(1) Close access.

(a) Close the thrust-reverser doors Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806:

1 FOR 4020KM1 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) 451AL,


452AR.

2 FOR 4020KM2 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) 461AL,


462AR.

(2) Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser after Maintenance.

(a) Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after nacelle maintenance
Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-807.

(3) Remove the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M(6 FT) ADJUSTABLE from the position.

(4) Close access.

(a) Close the fan cowl doors Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-803:

1 FOR 4020KM1 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) 437AL,


438AR

2 FOR 4020KM2 (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) 447AL,


448AR

(5) Remove the safety clip(s) and tag(s) and close the circuit breaker(s).

(6) Do the operational test of the Thrust Reverser from Menu Mode and check that there is
no hydraulic leak Ref. AMM TASK 73-29-00-740-804.
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3. F. (Continued)

(7) Annotate the Aircraft Log Book and/or other applicable document to show that Service
Bulletin BD70CR78-055 has been applied.

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Location of the LHS and RHS Synchronization Tubes and Actuators


Figure 1, Sheet 1 of 3

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612C3001-015
OR
612C3001-017

612C3201-001

612C3203-501

612C3203-501

612C3201-001

612C3002-501

Location of the LHS Synchronization Tube and LHS Flex Tube


Figure 1, Sheet 2 of 3

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612C3001-015
OR
612C3001-017
612C3201-001

612C3205-501

612C3205-501

612C3201-001

612C3007-501

Location of the RHS Synchronization Tube and RHS Flex Tube


Figure 1, Sheet 3 of 3

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Actuator
Desig- Classifica-
Description Visual Identification Replace-
nation tion
ment

Burnishing /
A minor wear
No
Undamaged

B Moderate Wear No

C Increased Wear No

Visual Standard of Flex Shaft Wear


Figure 2, Sheet 1 of 2

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Actuator
Desig- Classifi-
Description Visual Identification Replace-
nation cation
ment

Outer wire
D strand(s) broken
Yes
Damaged

Outer wire
strand(s) bro-
ken along with
E remaining wind-
Yes
ing nonuniform/
unwound

Outer wire
strand(s) bro-
F ken and birdcag- Yes
ing at any
location on shaft

Visual Standard of Flex Shaft Wear


Figure 2, Sheet 2 of 2

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AIRLINE: MSN: REG NO.

FH: FC: DATE:

NAME: TEL: FAX:

EMAIL:

Service Bulletin BD70CR78-055 has been executed by replacing the following Parts:
*Flex Shaft
Replacement
T/R T/R Wear Classi-
Designation Part Number Serial No. Executed
Site Serial No. fication
(date)
Code:
Flex Shaft (SIDE) 612C3201-001

ACTUATOR-SYN-
CHRO LOCKING 612C3001-017
LH
FEEDBACK

SYNCHRONIZED NON
612C3002-501
LOCKING ACTUATOR

*Flex Shaft
Replacement
T/R T/R Wear Classi-
Designation Part Number Serial No. Executed
Site Serial No. fication
(date)
Code:
Flex Shaft (SIDE) 612C3201-001

ACTUATOR-SYN-
CHRO LOCKING 612C3001-017
RH FEEDBACK

SYNCHRONIZED
MANUAL LOCKING 612C3007-501
ACTUATOR

NOTE: *For the Flex Shaft Wear Classification column enter in one of the values from
Figure 2 for the type of wear designation.

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Fill in this report and send it to the following address:

SAFRAN NACELLES
Customer Support Center (LH455)
“A320neo LEAP-1A Service Bulletin BD70CR78-055”
Route du pont VIII – BP 91
76700 Gonfreville I’Orcher
France
Tel: + 33 (0) 164 148 033
E-mail: [email protected]

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