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PNEUMATIC

ITEM SUMMARY TITLE LRU PN VENDOR AIRCRAFT ATA FROM

Missing Material
24-122 See Table Liebherr A320 36 LHT
16HM4
A330
A340

The microswitch 16HM4 is a typical wear part for numerous valve PNs (see table below). LHT has a replacement
rate of approx. 10 – 20 % (depending on the LRU PN).

LHT experiences supply chain issues (parts shortages) on the switch, which results in work stoppage and ultimately
causes critical LRU availabilities.

CMM LRU PN Aircraft / Engine Applicability

36-11-48RM 6773B A320 fleet
36-11-05RM 6773E
36-11-49-R 6774B
36-11-06RM 6774E
36-11-28-R 6774F/G
36-11-27-R 6773F/G
36-11-58-R 6740E
36-11-12RM 6740F/G
36-11-59-R 6854C A340-600
36-11-60-R 6741B
36-11-37-R 6754C A330 fleet
36-11-50RM 6753B

Are other airlines/operators running into similar issues? Please comment.

LHT is asking for an alternate switch, which can be used as an OEM confirmed optional item for Switch PNR
16HM4.

Other Airlines, Operators, OEMs, suppliers, please discuss.

ITEM SUMMARY TITLE LRU PN VENDOR AIRCRAFT ATA FROM

VALVE BLEED 6764B/C

24-123 Material Shortage Liebherr A330 36 LHT
Series

Most bleed valves returned from service are found to have a sluggish movement of the butterfly assembly. The ball
bearing PNR A027020101-1 is a typical wear part of the bleed valve which contributes to the sluggish movement
and therefore a replacement is required.

LHT experiences a supply chain issue (part shortages) on the ball bearing, which results in work stoppage and
ultimately causes critical LRU availabilities.

Are other airlines/operators running into similar issues? Please comment.

LHT is asking for an alternate bearing, which can be used as an OEM confirmed optional item for ball bearing PNR
A027020101-1.

Other Airlines, Operators, OEMs, suppliers, please discuss.

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PNEUMATIC

ITEM SUMMARY TITLE LRU PN VENDOR AIRCRAFT ATA FROM

32F0003 / No.4 Bearing

Reed Switch 32P0049 Safran
24-124 Compartment Scavenge A320 79 LHT
Long Delivery Time Techspace Aero
Valve
V2500

The reed switch (P/N 32P0049) is a frequently changed part of the LRU.

Since March 2023 we have had delivery problems with the Reed Switch (P/N 32P0049) from Safran Techspace
Aero. Currently Safran does not provide any confirmed dates for the ordered switches and the delivery time is
currently several months.

This supply chain issue results in work stoppage and ultimately causes critical LRU availabilities.

Are other airlines/operators/MROs running into similar issues? Please comment.

How is Safran addressing this supply issue?

Other Airlines, Operators, OEMs, suppliers, please discuss.

ITEM SUMMARY TITLE LRU PN VENDOR AIRCRAFT ATA FROM

24-125 Bleed Valves 1013952-1 Collins E190 36 AUA

1001246-3 E190

NAPRSOV PNR: 1013952-1

HPSOV PNR: 1001246-3

Bleed Fail is one of E190 Worldwide Fleet (WWF) Top 10 reason for delays and cancellations.
Austrian also has major problems with the bleed system and is replacing every year around 50 valves of following
PNRs:
1. Nacelle Pressure Regulating and Shutoff Valve (NAPRSOV), PNR: 1013952-1, CMM 36-11-52
2. High Pressure Shutoff Valve (HPSOV), PNR: 1001246-3, CMM 36-11-30

Top 2 Shop Findings according to Spairliners GmbH:

1. Linkage worn – axial clearance out of limit
2. Disk seal ring worn

For Austrian it is not understandable that neither Embraer nor Collins as OEM are working on an improvement,
although this is a worldwide problem. Are other operators aware of this?

Other Airlines, Operators, OEMs, suppliers, please discuss.