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Boeing
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Take the appropriate steps to ensure the main undercarriage axle part and serial number remains accessible visually after all protective processes have been completed.
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The current system of plating, priming, and painting is essential for corrosion protection and has a higher priority than part number legibility. Boeing and Cleveland Pneumatic have completed an investigation into ways of improving part number visibility without sacrificing corrosion protection on Main Landing Gear axles.
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