保险丝问题导致起落架内部严重受损

2024年8月,53*3飞机多次报前起镜面漏油或低,23日在机库执行更换前起封严MCO专项工作,拆下内筒后发现上充气管下部螺帽直接掉出(正常是拧紧磅力矩并打保险),上下螺牙均损伤,需要更换充气管和下部螺帽,内筒磨损需要更换,下轴承上支撑磨损超标需更换,更换内筒需要串件油针。具体对应 IPC 32-21-00-01A ITEM 295(300和305),170,315,345,350,见下图。

机库人员完成更换相关部件后测试正常。

      前起起落架信息:

        件号:162A1100-13,序号:MAL01808Y2611;该起落架于2016.11.2装机,TSR 19310.67,CSN 10084。使用时间较久。

        上次修理厂家为武汉航达,根据采购部的协议已经超了保修期(本体5年,附件1年)。

     工作者反馈:前起落架分解过程中,内部螺帽不是工作者拆下的,而是直接跟随内筒掉出的,保险丝只打了一根,按CMM手册中明确说明是要求4根保险,但当时没有拍照。见CMM要求。

      与航达沟通:航达反馈为使用过程所致,说三大航都有类似情况,要求对方提供具体情况或同类的调查参考等,但对方建议我们咨询厂家。

      综上信息,起落架安装时间较久,工作者的反馈和厂家意见,有可能与上次翻修有关或存在其他问题但工作者未拍照,没有实际性的证据,工程向波音咨询:1、螺帽脱落及导致内筒等损伤的原因。2、行业内外是否有类似案例。3、评估工程预防措施。  

         针对此问题咨询波音答复如下:他们收到其他航司同样遇到这个问题,P/N 162A1524-1油针顶部保持螺帽发生松动,固定螺帽的保险丝如果拉长或失效会造成后螺帽接触减震支柱内部,同时保险丝和螺帽将在减震支柱内摩擦松脱,由此产生的金属碎片与减震支柱内的油气混合,严重情况可能导致起落架泄露。针对这类事件波音检查发现以下可能情况1、保险丝被拉长,导致螺帽不在位发生错位并接触内筒。2、保险丝发生断裂发生错位,螺纹损坏且螺帽不在位。3、保险丝完全断裂,螺帽完全脱出并掉落。以上情况均会导致产生金属碎屑与减震支柱内的流体混合,影响密封性同时严重可能导致泄露。

        此问题与以下几种因素相关:1、安装螺帽的时候保险丝的尾线延伸过超过了端面。这会导致保险丝断裂,螺帽(P/N 162A1524-1)旋出并接触减震支柱产生碎屑。2、一根保险丝(30 -50 in-lbs)可能不能够提供足够的防护。

        波音建议:如果遇到减震支柱泄露时,可检查一下是否在流体内发现金属碎屑,并对螺帽进行目视检查其完好和在位情况,如果发现损坏,根据CMM 32-21-12拆卸减震支柱,以评估其性能内部损坏程度。如果没有发现螺帽损坏,但如发现保险丝断裂,则进行更换。根据CMM 32-21-12拆卸前起减震支柱并更换保险。同时在2020年7月已修订CMM 32-21-12修改了螺帽的扭矩,从30 – 50in-lbs到25 – 40ft-lbs。同时已修改图纸针对此螺帽从1根保险增加到4根保险。

        综上所述本次事件波音认为主要是保险丝施工的不规范、本身保险丝数量不够支撑螺帽(按照CMM应该要4根)、以及螺帽本身扭矩不足,波音前期已对此进行相应措施同时发布FTD。

关于单发滑行导致防滞灯亮的一种情况

2024年5月,13X2 机组反应关车后防滞灯,自检AACU有VLV 3-4信息,指向备用防滞活门。与机组核实落地后先关闭右发单发滑行,后续到位后设置停留刹车,关闭左发,后续出现防滞灯亮。

模拟了下先接A泵,防滞灯亮,再接B泵灯灭。分析是由于单发滑行关闭的是右发,那么B系统EDP先关闭,如果机组在执行关车程序的时候,先关闭了B系统EMDP,那么正常刹车就会失去压力,转备用刹车。从而导致防滞灯亮。

737起落架舱门的相关损伤处理

起落架舱门常见的有两类损伤,一类是标牌支架托盘、一类是门的加强筋。

一、起落架标牌支架

参考:TA-73N-32-2022-001 737NG-FTD-32-02010,737-SL-32-116-C

安装在每个主起落架减震支柱上的件号标牌支架也是系统支撑支架,其实就是一个金属铝片,用来支撑各种管路和线路导管。许多公司都报告发现系统支撑支架开裂。到目前为止,所有裂纹都与所附图1中显示的裂纹相似,没有一起出现断裂。厂家对支架安装进行了研究,试图确定导致裂纹的原因,但没有发现任何制造和安装上的问题。厂家怀疑这些裂纹与起落架在飞行中放下时的风振有关。虽然没有关于开裂原因的具体结论,但在2003年初对支架制造工艺进行了轻微改进。另外,在支架安装到起落架上时,已尝试减少或消除支架上的预载荷。这些改进从2003年6月交付的线号1340号飞机上开始引入。但从机队运行表现看,改进后的支架裂纹也依旧存在。

如果发现裂纹,可安排在方便的维修机会,依据737 SRM 51-10-02对裂纹「打止裂孔」和/或更换支架。可以使用比SRM中建议的直径稍小的止裂孔,以适配支架的几何形状。

作为止裂孔的替代方案,可以修剪支架以去除损坏区域。

根据SRM 51-10-02,应使用高频涡流检查修理区域是否有裂纹,并使用合适的底漆/面漆进行修补。这可被视为永久性修理。
厂家建议定期检查打止裂孔后裂纹的扩展情况。如果发现裂纹超出了止裂孔的范围,则必须更换支架。同样,如果裂纹扩展到支架无法进行检查和/或修理的区域,则必须更换支架。当前IPC中支架的件号:161A1315-1/-2/-3/-4/-9/-10。

二、门加强筋裂纹

常见的损伤照片如下:

通常需要一事一议。必要时起落架中门上的裂纹要按CDL 32-10-03拆除并办理保留。

737前起拖车挂杆接耳断裂

HNA-HNA-24-1333-03B

2024年4月29日,B-5*13前起落架拖车挂杆接耳在拖拉的过程中断裂,极为少见。目视看挂杆被拉弯,铸铝的接耳断裂,未见疲劳痕迹。以作记录。

案例补充:

股份5*72/B73N杭州:2024年6月27日执行HU7054(杭州-海口)航班,杭州航前机场机务反馈飞机推出过程中前轮拖把剪切销断裂,后造成拖把挂杆损伤。

对于此类问题,波音提供10CY的NTO。在执行AMM Task 05-51-29 Exceeding Maximum Nose Landing Gear Towing Angle or Maximum Towing Load特检之后,10 FC provided aircraft towing is carried out per the recommendations in Service Letter (SL) 737-SL-09-002-M -Towbarless Towing

关于起飞超轮速的历次波音沟通

1、SR HNA-HNA-24-0385-02B

为什么只有落地超轮速的特检AMM 05-51-07-000-801,没有起飞超轮速的特检。具体该如何操作。

因为波音没有执行过起飞超轮速的试验。

Boeing has reviewed Hainan Airlines’ inquiry and offers the following response:

Boeing is aware that overspeed takeoffs occasionally occur in the fleet and it is rare to see a tire fail simply due to a mild overspeed takeoff event. The potential tire problems resulting from a mild overspeed takeoff condition are problems which can also arise without an overspeed event, as they are most likely due to an existing fault (such as an internal separation or a deep cut that could result in a peeled rib or an entire tread loss). Boeing is unaware of any wheel failures that have occurred due to a mild overspeed takeoff event.

Since there have been no tire overspeed takeoff design requirements imposed or qualification tests performed, Boeing cannot formally approve allowing a wheel/tire assembly with overspeed takeoffs to remain in service. However, because of the fleet service history noted above Boeing has no technical objection if, in lieu of removal, operators examine wheels/tires following a very mild overspeed takeoff event using the existing criteria in AMM 32-45-00 TASK 32-45-00-700-803 and if no damage is found return the airplane to service. In addition, Boeing recommends that the tire serial numbers be recorded and that the tire retreader be informed of the overspeed event history when the tires are returned for retread. If Hainan Airlines decides to do this inspection/return to service in lieu of replacement please note that Hainan Airlines has the responsibility to coordinate with the appropriate regulatory agency (or agencies) to obtain all necessary approvals. If Hainan Airlines elects instead to remove the tires, the normal tire change inspection interval criteria (per applicable CMM) for the wheels is recommended.

Boeing has published an article in its AERO magazine that covers this topic (see Ref /A/ file attached). We suggest that Hainan Airlines review this article and in particular the section on Maintenance Actions near the end of the article.

2、SR HNA-HNA-21-1111

当出现起落架超轮速后,会有什么结果,能否放行。(225轮胎,安监的监控值为185节)

波音认为从部分航司的实际操作看,2-3节并没有发生问题。波音不反对这种情况。对于225的胎,建议设置监控为195.5。

Boeing is aware that, in China, due to advances in flight data recorder technology that enables easier data acquisition, widespread recognition of tire-speed-limit exceedance events during takeoff has been materialized. However, we have to caution our airline customers against rash decisions such as setting a warning threshold value as the safety check line.

There are no standardized industry maintenance guidelines if a tire speed exceedance occurs during takeoff. If the overspeed was very small (2 to 3 knots over the tires’ speed limit), it is unlikely that the tires would have suffered any damage. Some operators have elected to simply examine the tires after an overspeed takeoff event using the normal tire inspection criteria in the Airplane Maintenance Manual. If no damage is found, the airplanes are dispatched normally and no further maintenance actions are performed. Based on many years of service experience, this approach seems to have worked well, and Boeing has typically not objected to this practice because very few, if any, tire tread losses have been attributed to an overspeed event.

Note that tire speed ratings and tire overspeed capabilities are provided in the approved Boeing AFMs for 737 MAX, 777, 787 and 747-400/-8. For example, the following statements are included in all AFMs published for the 737 MAX:

Approved tires with a speed rating of at least 235 mph and a one-time overspeed capability of 260 mph must be installed on the airplane to utilize the allowable tire speed limit of 232 mph in AFM-DPI.

An option exists in AFM-DPI to utilize a reduced tire speed limit of 225 mph for approved tires with a speed rating of at least 225 mph and a one-time overspeed capability of 250 mph.

When an aircraft is dispatched in accordance with certification and operational regulations, the calculated takeoff performance guarantees that the airplane’s ground speed at the liftoff during takeoff ground roll will not exceed the tire speed rating (e.g. 225 mph or 195.5 knots for 737NG), provided Boeing-recommended all-engine normal takeoff rotation procedure in the Flight Crew Training Manual (FCTM) is followed. Therefore, a threshold value for tire overspeed event alert should be set and selected according to approved AFMs. In the AFM-DPI for 737NG, the value for tire speed rating is listed as 225 mph on the CONFIGURATION page, and Boeing recommends 225 mph or 195.5 knots as the limited ground speed for tire overspeed alert.

3、SR HNA-HNA-18-0855-02B

轮胎225的含义、超轮速了该怎么办、超轮速后是否应该更换刹车或轮胎。

对应地速195节,执行特检,有公司检查后放行。

Question 1:
What is the meaning of 225MPH on the tires’ sidewall? The airplane ground speed or the wheel speed?

Answer 1:
The tire speed and wheel speed is the same as they both move together as a single unit. It is important to remember that at high speeds, heat is generated within the tire structure. This heat, combined with extreme centrifugal forces from high rotational speeds, creates the potential for tread loss. Ensuring that tires are operated within their speed ratings will help prevent possible tread losses and the potential for airplane damage.

While rotation and liftoff/landing speeds are generally expressed in knots indicated airspeed, the tire speed limit is the ground speed, which is usually expressed in statute miles per hour. This means that a tire rated at 225 miles per hour is designed for a maximum ground speed at liftoff/landing of 195 knots.

Question 2:
When the speed of our airplane is out of 225MPH, how do maintenance recognize the overspeed information?

Answer 2:
When an overspeed landing is suspected, Boeing recommends performing AMM sub-task 05-51-07-210-801 when tires have been subjected to an overspeed landing above the rated tire speed. If the Step 2.A(4) brake energy calculation of that AMM shows that the landing was not in the CAUTION or FUSE PLUG MELT range and no fuse plugs actually melted, then only TASK 05-51-07-000-801 (Tire Removal After Overspeed Landing) needs to be accomplished.

If the Step 2.A(4) brake energy calculation shows that the landing was in either the CAUTION or FUSE PLUG MELT range or if any fuse plugs actually melted, then the appropriate additional AMM 05-51-07 inspections (High Energy Stop Conditional Inspection – In CAUTION range or the High Energy Stop Conditional Inspection – In FUSE PLUG MELT range) also need to be accomplished in addition to the tire removal.

Question 3:
If an overspeed event occurred, is it necessary that we should change the wheel or the tire?

Answer 3:
Some operators have elected to simply examine the tires after an overspeed takeoff/landing event using the normal tire inspection criteria in Chapter 32 of the AMM. If no damage is found, the airplanes are dispatched normally and no further maintenance actions are performed. Based on many years of service experience, this approach seems to have worked well because very few, if any, tire tread losses have been attributed to an overspeed event. Based on this service experience, Boeing has typically not objected to this practice.

4、SR HNA-HNA-24-0877-02B

向波音申请在195-198期间的超速情况,当段完成正常轮胎检查,航后更换。波音技术不反对。

Question 1:

What inspection is required to do for the takeoff tire overspeed and landing tire overspeed respectively?

Answer 1:

Boeing is aware that overspeed takeoffs and landings occasionally occur in the fleet and it is rare to see a tire fail simply due to a mild overspeed takeoff event, such as 2 – 3 miles per hour. Therefore, since there have been no tire overspeed takeoff / landings design requirements imposed or qualification tests performed, Boeing cannot formally approve allowing a wheel/tire assembly with overspeed takeoffs to remain in service. Hence, if a tire speed rating is exceeded (during takeoff or landing), Boeing recommends removing the tire from service. However, because of the fleet service history noted above, Boeing has No Technical Objection (NTO) for Operators to examine wheels/tires following a mild overspeed takeoff event (2 – 3 mph), using the existing criteria in Boeing’s 737NG AMM Task 32-45-00-700-803 ‘Tires – Inspection’. If no damage is found, Boeing is aware Operators have returned the tire into continued service. If this mild overspeed condition occurs, Boeing recommends that the tire serial numbers be recorded and that the tire retreader be informed of the overspeed event history when the tires are returned for retread. If a large overspeed condition has occured (above the 2 – 3 mph range), Boeing recommends the tire be removed from service as soon as the overspeed condition has been confirmed. Operating the tire in this condition can cause the tire to fail as explained in ‘Answer 2’ below.

Question 2:

What is the main influence, which the tire overspeed pose to the tire? Are there any inspections which can discover the overspeed status for tires?

Answer 2:

As noted in HNA-HNA-18-0855-02B, it is important to remember that at high speeds, heat is generated within the tire structure. This heat, combined with extreme centrifugal forces from high rotational speeds, creates the potential for tread loss. Ensuring that tires are operated within their speed ratings will help prevent possible tread losses and the potential for airplane damage. Unfortunately the only way to properly inspect the tire for damage is when the tire retreader performs its NDT inspections. This can only be done in a shop once the tire has been removed from the wheel.

Question 3:

HNA guess there is no risk when the groundspeed is less than 198 knots for the 225mph type tire according to the the article in the AERO magazine and the SR mentioned above. HNA is going to make a policy, when the groundspeed is between 195 and 198,the tires are arranged to be replaced in the first AF phase. Could BEOEING offer an NTO ?

Answer 3:

Boeing has No Technical Objection (NTO) if Hainan Airlines Holding creates a policy when an airplane exceeds 195 knots (224.4 mph) and performs the recommendations outlined in ‘Answer 1’ and ‘Answer 2’ above.

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