Ref No.

: AOT-C295-55-0003
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SERVICES DIRECTORATE
Pº John Lennon s/n
28906 Getafe, Madrid, SPAIN
mta.technicalservice@es.airbus.com

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Aircraft Type: C-295

Applicability: MSN001 thru MSN170 pre SB295-55-0006M
Referenced Documents:
Ref. 1 AMM 55-21-11-Elevator Removal/Installation
Ref. 2 AMM 06-41-55-Access Provision-Stabilizers-Description
Ref. 3 AMM 20-28-00-Electrical Bonding Installation
Ref. 4 SRM 51-40-00-Fasteners Removal/Installation
Ref. 5 DGAM 295-DA-IN-005-16
Ref. 6 EASA AD 2016-0075
Ref. 7 OIT-C295-55-0002

NOTE: This AOT is considered by Airbus DS as a Mandatory Action

1. REASON FOR REVISION

Rev.03:
- Alignment checking requirement after elevator installation.
Rev.02:
- New applicability added to inform Operators about the SB publication as a terminating action of this AOT
with the embodiment of the SB295-55-0006M.
This new applicability includes MSN 001 thru MSN 170 pre SB295-55-0006M.
- Follow up plan updated.
- New referenced document added.
Rev.01:
- New Ref.5 added to inform Operators about the release of Spanish Military Airworthiness Authority
AD “DGAM 295-DA-IN-005-16 related with this subject (the referred AD is attached to this AOT).
This new AD DGAM 295-DA-IN-005-16 requires the same actions than this AOT.
- New Ref.6 added to inform Operators about the release of European Aviation Safety Agency EASA
AD 2016-0075 related with this subject (the referred AD is attached to this AOT). This new EASA AD
2016-0075 requires the same actions than this AOT.

2. REASON
2.1 FACTS

Several C-295M Operators have reported cases of damages (cracks & ruptures) in the Elevator Attachment Fitting at
STA4850 in RH and LH side of the aircraft (see Figure 01 in Annex 1 & Figure 03 in Annex 2).
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2.2 CONSEQUENCES

Elevator Attachment Fitting damages could cause toughness or jamming in flight control, which can give arise to an
unsafe condition.

2.3 AIM

The aim of this communication is to inform C-295M operators with the instructions to perform the inspection of
Elevator Hinge Fitting and Elevator Attachment Fitting, and the accomplishment timescale for the requested
inspections.

2.4 INVESTIGATION (IF APPLICABLE)

Airbus Defence and Space is developing a new modification to improve the Elevator Attachment Fitting strength.

3. SHORT TERM ACTION

3.1 PLANNING AND MANPOWER

3.1.1 ACCOMPLISHMENT TIMESCALE

The inspection described in Annex 2 has to be performed on all aircraft included in the applicability before the FC
and FH described in Table 1, whichever occurs first. For all aircraft included in the applicability with more than the
FC and FH described in Table 1 perform the inspection described in Annex 2 before grace period detailed in Table 1
from AOT-C295-55-0003-I00 issuance date on.

ELEVATOR INSPECTION
C295 MODEL/ THRESHOLD Grace
MSN ATTACHMENT TC
VERSION Period
FITTING FLIGHTS HOURS
C295M/
EA03(01-10), RJ01 (01- 300 FC
MSN001 to 95-31193-0501
02), PO01(01-08) MILITARY 3600 5040 Or
MSN030 95-31193-0502
AG01(01-06), BR01(01- A-Check
03)
C295M (from MSN 31) MILITARY 1000 1400 50 FC
C295M/ FI01,FI02 MILITARY 1000 1000 50 FC
C295M / PG01 MSN031 MILITARY 1000 1400 50 FC
95-31193-0503
C295M /PG02, PG03 to MILITARY 1000 1900 50 FC
95-31193-0504
MSN999
C295M /CH01 MILITARY 1000 1200 50 FC
C295M /CH02, OM03 MILITARY 1000 1500 50 FC
C295 MW MILITARY 1000 1400 50 FC
Table 1. Thresholds and grace period of NDT Inspection in Elevator Hinge Fitting and Elevator Attachment Fitting.
Note: Threshold counts from first flight of the Aircraft.
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3.1.2 MANPOWER

Total time 40.00h

3.2 DESCRIPTION

The C-295M Elevator structure (RH & LH side) is attached to the Horizontal Stabilizer by means of one Inboard
Elevator Attachment Fitting and one Outboard Elevator Attachment Fitting, (see Figure 01 in Annex1). These
Elevator Attachment Fittings (inboard and outboard) are bushed for the installation of Fitting Attaching Bolts
(Horizontal Stabilizer side) and Hinge bolts (Elevator side).

All Aircraft included in the applicability of this AOT, which have performed a repair due to AOT-C295-55-0001, the
Elevator Attachment Fittings have been inspected by means of HFEC in according with repair limitations, should
continue performing the inspection with interval included in as per Table 2 of this document.

To perform NDT inspection is required to remove Elevators and Elevator Hinge Fittings as per the following
instructions (described LH, RH is symmetrical):

1. Prepare Aircraft in security conditions to perform maintenance task according to Ref. 1.

2. Prepare access to aircraft and locate the areas as per Figure 01 (Annex 1) and Ref. 2.

3. Remove the RH and LH elevator as per Ref. 1.

4. Remove the RH and LH outer hinge access and access box 200 (201) and 220 (221) as per figure 02 (Annex 1).
Remove and keep fasteners, check for conditions.

5. Remove the access panels 333AB (343AB) and 333BB (343BB) as per Ref.2.

NOTE: Keep all the access panels.

CAUTION: IDENTIFY ALL THE PARTS AT THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR SUBSEQUENT INSTALLATION IN THE
CORRECT POSITION. THE OPPOSITE INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND THE OTHER PARTS CAN CAUSE
UNWANTED TENSIONS.

NOTE: Keep all elements in storage bags, and attach them to their related fittings. Check for conditions.

6. Carefully, use a plastic scraper to remove the sealant from the bonding points.

7. To remove Elevator Hinge fitting 15 (16) as per Figure 02 (Annex 1), remove bolt 140, two cotter pins 112, two
nuts 90, bonding jumper 120, four washers 110 and two bolts 109. Discard cotter pins 112, two nuts 90 and
washers 110.

8. To remove Elevator Hinge fitting 10 (11) as per Figure 02 (Annex 1), remove two cotter pins 106, two nuts 95,
bonding jumper 118, four washers 102 and two bolts 101. Discard cotter pins 106, two nuts 95 and washers
102.
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9. Perform NDT inspection according to procedure described in Annex 2 and according to thresholds and
intervals described in 3.1. Accomplishment timescale and 3.2.3 Findings.

10. Install Elevator Hinge Fitting previously kept 15 (16) as per figure 02 (Annex 1) and Ref.4. Install two bolts 140,
bolts 109, two nut 113, bonding jumper 120 as per Ref. 3, four washers 110 and two cotter pins 112 according
to Ref.4.

11. Install Elevator Hinge Fitting previously kept 10 (11) as per figure 02 (Annex 1) and Ref.4. Install two bolts 101,
two nut 105, bonding jumper 118 as per Ref. 3, four washers 102 and two cotter pins 106.

12. Perform continuity check as per Ref. 3 in bonding point see figure 02 (Annex 1).

13. Perform continuity bonding locate in figure 02 (Annex 1) as per Ref. 3. Apply:

- Sealant AIMS 04-05-014A/-015A.

- Polyamide varnish Z-12.402.

14. Install the access panels 333AB (343AB) and 333BB (343BB) using kept fasteners elements as per Ref.2.

15. Install RH and LH outer hinge access and access box 200 (201) and 220 (221) as per figure 02 (Annex1).

16. Install RH and LH elevator according to Ref.1.

NOTE: The alignment must be checked after elevator final installation, unless already done per Ref.1 requirement:

- Measure the distance “a” twice to obtain the average “am”, and distance “b” twice to obtain the average
“bm”
 “a”: minimum distance between the upper point of the bearing and the inner face of the Elevator
Bracket (see Figure 03)
 “b”: maximum distance between the lower point of the bearing and the inner face of the Elevator
Bracket (see Figure 03)

- If (bm-am) ≤ 2.7 mm value is acceptable.

- If (bm-am) > 2.7 mm contact Airbus Defence and Space / refer to SRM tasks when available.
NOTE: Value of 2.7mm is based on AOT-C295-55-0001.

17. Perform test described in Ref. 1.

3.2.1 ACCESS

The area to be inspected is accessible in accordance with Ref.2.

A platform is required.
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3.2.2 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

This AOT requires performing a NDT inspection of HTP elevator fittings: outboard and inboard Elevator Hinge
Fitting of RH and LH (4 Units), and outboard and inboard Elevator Attachment Fitting of RH and LH (4 Units) as per
Figure 01 (Annex1) and as per Non Destructive Test procedure detailed in Annex 2.

3.2.3 FINDINGS

• In case of finding, contact Airbus Defence and Space before next flight for instruction.

• In case of no findings, report to Airbus Defence and Space and repeat the inspection described in Annex 2 in
accordance with intervals listed in Table 2.

ELEVATOR INSPECTION
C295 MODEL/VERSION MSN ATTACHMENT TC INTERVALS
FITTING FLIGHTS HOURS

C295M/
MSN001
EA03(01-10), RJ01(01-02), 95-31193-0501 95-
to MILITARY 1000 1400
PO01(01-08), AG01(01-06), 31193-0502
MSN030
BR01 (01-03)

C295M (from MSN031) MILITARY 1000 1400

C295M/ FI01,FI02 MILITARY 1000 1000

C295M / PG01 MSN031 MILITARY 1000 1400

95-31193-0503 95-
C295M/ PG02, PG03 to MILITARY
31193-0504 1000 1900
MSN999
C295M/ CH01 MILITARY 1000 1200

C295M / CH02,OM03 MILITARY 1000 1500

C295 MW MILITARY 1000 1400

Table 2. Intervals of NDT Inspection in Elevator Hinge Fitting and Elevator Attachment Fitting.

3.3 SPARES AND TOOLING

QUANTITY SEE
ITEM NEW P/N DESIGNATION ITEM OLD P/N
(UM) NOTE
113 NSA5060C5 4 NUT 90 CAN42119-5A (1)
105 NSA5060C4 4 NUT 95 CAN42119-4A (1)
110 NAS1149C0532R 8 WASHER 110 NAS1149C0532R (1)
102 NAS1149C0432R 8 WASHER 102 NAS1149C0432R (1)
112 NASM24665-229 4 COTTER PIN 112 NASM24665-229 (1)
106 NASM24665-153 4 COTTER PIN 106 NASM24665-153 (1)

Note (1) Discard

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Consumable Materials:
- Sealant AIMS 04-05-014A/-015A A/R

- Polyamide varnish Z-12.402 A/R

Tooling required for inspection procedure:

1. Instrument: NORTEC 2000 from OLYMPUS.

2. Probes:
 Absolute straight pencil probe MPP-30 (thin shaft, 50-500 kHz, microdot connector) from
Olympus (Olympus item number U8620002).
 Absolute right angle probe MZP9003-60 (thin shaft: 1.57 mm, 90º small tip: 0.76mm, 50-500kHz,
microdot connector) from Olympus ( Olympus item number U8629883)
 Blade extra-flat probe MP.045-60BL, 50-500kHz from Olympus ( Olympus item number
U8620303)

NOTE: Key characteristics of this blade probe are the thin thickness (thinner than 1.3 mm at coil). Probe MZP9003-60
could be used for the lug inspection around the bushing provided that there a gap greater than 2.5mm to slide it.

3. Cable: microdot to Lemo 16p as EC-N2K-TL-6 from EC NDT

4. Calibration Standard: 2-164-551, NFe from Institut Dr. Foerster (shown in Figure 04 in Annex 1)

Spares and Tooling in task Ref. 1, Ref.2, Ref. 3 and Ref. 4 are not included in this paragraph.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION

4.1 FOLLOW-UP PLAN

Airbus DS considers that the terminating action of the AOT is:

SB295-55-0006M embodiment: This action cancels the inspections required by this AOT.

Ref. 7 recommends the implementation of the Service Bulletin SB-295-55-0006M, Rv.00 by Airbus personnel.

4.2 IMPACTED DOCUMENTATION

N/A

5. REPORTING
Questions about this AOT and inspection results with or without findings are to be sent to Airbus DS Technical
Assistance Center (AMTAC):
Telephone: (+34) 91 600 79 99
E-mail: mta.technicalservice@es.airbus.com
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ANNEX 1

FIGURES

Figure 01. Location of Elevator Hinge Fitting (D) and Elevator Attachment Fitting (C) to be inspected. Shown LH
(Symmetrical RH)
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Figure 02. Removal and installation of Elevator Hinge Fitting. Shown LH (Symmetrical RH)
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Figure 03. Elevator Hinge Fitting Misalignment Inspection

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ANNEX 2

NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTION PROCEDURE (NDT)

1 Component or area to be inspected (refer to Figure 01 in Annex 1 and 03 in Annex 2)

A. The HTP attachment fittings at the following areas:

 Around the bushing of the lugs

 Across the base-to-web fillet radius
 Along the edge of the lower and upper bases

B. The elevator hinge fittings at the following areas:

 Around the bushing of the lugs

 Across the fillet radius
 Over the upper and lower surfaces close to the fillet radius.

2 Description of possible damage

A. Fatigue cracks emanating from the inner diameter of the lug extending radially. Cracks will be detectable
when equal or greater than 2 mm (0.079 in) from the bushing edge.

B. Fatigue cracks equal or greater than 2 mm (0.079 in.) starting at the edge of the fillet radius and propagating
along the radius and across the section of the fittings.

3 Equipment and Materials

A. Any equivalent eddy current equipment with scope display/probe combination which satisfies the
requirements of this procedure may be used.

B. The equipment below can be used to fulfil the inspection:

1. Instrument: NORTEC 2000 from OLYMPUS.

2. Probes:
 Absolute straight pencil probe MPP-30 (thin shaft, 50-500kHz, microdot connector) from Olympus
(Olympus item number U8620002).
 Absolute right angle probe MZP9003-60 (thin shaft: 1.57 mm, 90º small tip: 0.76mm, 50-500kHz,
microdot connector) from Olympus ( Olympus item number U8629883)
 Blade extra-flat probe MP.045-60BL, 50-500kHz from Olympus ( Olympus item number
U8620303)

3. Cable: microdot to Le mo 16p as EC-N2K-TL-6 from EC NDT

4. Calibration Standard: 2-164-551, NFe from Institut Dr. Foerster (shown in Figure 05 in Annex 2)
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4 Preparation for inspection

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSON OR
DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. ENSURE THAT NECESSARY WARNING NOTICES ARE IN POSITION BEFORE YOU
START THE TASK.

A. Ensure that there is enough gap between the lugs to slide the probe. Displace the fittings in the most
favorable way to get access, if needed.

B. Ensure that there is no sealant on the inspection area.

C. Ensure that paint coating thickness does not excess 350 μm.

If the paint thickness is greater than 350 μm, the inspection cannot be done. The paint must be
stripped or reduced in thickness to less than 350μm.

If the paint thickness is less than 350 μm, a plastic foils corresponding to the paint thickness (±
30 μm), must be placed on the surface of the calibration standard during calibration steps.

Make sure that the surface of the inspection area is clean and smooth.

NOTE: The area to be inspected (refer to Figure 03 in Annex 2) has to be visually checked for discontinuities such as
bulging, dents, peeled paint, visible corrosion or any other condition that may affect accuracy of the eddy current
inspection.

5 Instrument Calibrations

A. Set the instrument test parameters as indicated below:

Frequency 500kHz.
H-Pos 80
V-Pos 20
Probe drive Medium

B. Use calibration standard 2.164-551 to calibrate the instrument in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

C. Position the probe on a slot-free area and press Null to adjust the zero of the instrument.

D. Alternatively place and move the probe away from the calibration standard while adjusting phase angle to
get a horizontal lift-off response equivalent to that shown in Figure 06 (Annex 2).

E. Move the probe across the 0,5 mm slot in the calibration standard and adjust the instrument sensitivity
(gain) to get a signal amplitude of 50% FSH (5 screen divisions) and similar shape as that shown in Figure 4
(Annex 2).
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F. Move the probe across the 0,2 mm slot in the calibration standard and confirm that the indication on the
screen is greater than 10% of the screen height.

6 Inspection Procedure (refer to Figure 04 in Annex 2)

A. Select appropriate probe for each inspection area as recommended:

 Selected probe MZP9003-60 to perform the inspection of the fillet radius near the lugs.
 Select straight probe to perform the inspection of the rest of the fillet radius, the direct accessible lug
surface, the HTP attachment fitting edge and the fittings surface near the fillet radius.
 Selected probe MZP9003-60 to perform the inspection of the lugs around the bushing if there is a gap
between lugs greater than 2.5 mm. In contrary case flat blade probe must be used
B. Place the selected probe on the fitting surface (compensation point) and press Null to adjust the zero of the
instrument in the screen.
NOTE: One compensation point will be selected for each different area.

C. Alternatively place and move the probe away from the compensation point while adjusting the phase angle
to get a horizontal lift-off response. Do not modify any other of the parameters got during calibration.
D. Slide the right angle probe across the fillet radius near the lugs using the scanning movements indicated in
figure 04 (Annex 2).
E. Slide the straight pencil probe across the rest of the fillet radius in the same way.
F. Slide the pencil probe around the bushing of the direct accessible lug surface, along the fitting thickness and
over the fitting surface as close as possible to the edge and, as indicated in figure 04 (Annex 2).
G. Slide the selected probe on both surfaces of each lug as close as possible to the fitting bushing.
H. Any screen indication similar to that shown in Figure 06 (Annex 2) greater than 10% FSH not caused by the
bushing edge effect or any other geometrical effect shall be considered as a crack.
I. Record position of any crack indication.
J. Evaluate the length of any crack scanning from the point of maximum amplitude towards its side in parallel
scanning paths with 1 mm index up to the point where the amplitude reduces to 10% FSH.

7 Acceptance criteria

All indication which cause screen deflection equal or greater than 10% FSH above the zero point similar to that shown in
Figure 06 (Annex 2) not caused by edge effect, the effect of the bushing or any other geometrical effect shall be
considered as a crack and must be recorded.

8 Final NDT requirements

None.
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Inspection Area

Figure 04. Inspection areas of the HTP Elevator Attachment Fitting and the Elevator Hinge Fitting
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Figure 05. Details E and F inspections procedure

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Figure 06. Calibration Standard 2-164-551, NFe from Institut Dr. Foerster

Figure 07. Screen indications of the calibration standard slots

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FLOW CHART AND SKETCH

All Aircraft included in the applicability of this AOT, which have performed a repair due to AOT-C295-
55-0001, the Elevator Attachment Fittings have been inspected by means of HFEC in according with
repair limitations, should continue performing the inspection with interval included in as per Table 2 of
this document

Elevator Attachment Fittings inspections

As per AOT-C295-55-0003
Any signs of damage found?

NO YES

Report to Airbus Defence and Space Get in contact with Airbus Defence
and then repeat inspection as per and Space with a detailed damage
intervals in Table 2. report for further actions before next
flight