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Messier-Bugatti-Dowty is

responsible for the design,


development, qualification testing,
manufacture and support of the
AIRBUS A350-900 main landing gear for the A350-900.

LANDING GEAR
THE A350-900 MAIN LANDING GEAR
The A350-900 main landing gear is a completely new design,
featuring the latest in proven technology to achieve low weight,
high reliability and low cost of ownership. The design includes the
increased use of advanced materials, in particular high strength
titanium, corrosion resistant steels and HVOF coatings.

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES


The A350-900 landing gear program team is a fully collaborative
effort, comprising engineering, program management,
manufacturing, purchasing and customer services, in order to ensure
the design meets market needs. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty engineers
worked with Airbus from the start of the aircraft development to
optimise integration of the landing gear into the aircraft.

PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES
The first set of A350-900 main landing gears delivered to Airbus
The A350-900 main landing gear is an excellent example of
concurrent engineering between the IPT (Integrated Program
Team) in Gloucester and Messier-Bugatti-Dowty’s global
manufacturing operations. The main gear components have
been produced across the company’s manufacturing facilities in
France, Canada, China and the UK, supported by a supply chain
organization to develop partnerships with key suppliers for
cost-efficient external sourcing. Final assembly of the main gear
is carried out at the company’s new A350-900 landing gear
production area at Gloucester.

REDUCED COST OF OWNERSHIP


Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran) is the world leader in aircraft
The A350-900 main landing gear provides a robust solution
landing and braking systems. Company capabilities encompass the
which will reduce maintenance actions and extend the overhaul full life cycle of our products, ranging from design and manufacture
period, thus reducing the cost of ownership for operators. to in-service support, repair and overhaul. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty is
a partner to 30 leading commercial, military, business and regional
Entry into service of the A350-900 was achieved airframers, and supports 25,000 aircraft making over 40,000 landings
in January 2015. every day. The company employs over 7,000 staff working in
locations across Europe, North America and Asia.

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