The Ultrasonic Leakage Meter GST 6108(M) is approved and requested mandatory for usage on the Airbus A320, A330 / 340 and A350 family (GST 6108, part number: P/N 610007AB) and can also be employed for the Airbus A400M (GST 6018M, part number: P/N 610007MB).
From 1st of December 2010 onwards, the Ultrasonic Leakage Meter GST 6108 (P/N 610007AB) can, in addition to its usage for the A320 family, also be employed, according to AMM Chapter 29, for the A330 and A340 family.
Hardware and Software/Firmware are certified and approved by Airbus per Certificate of Acceptance (No.: D29032, D29062).
ccording to the Operation Information Telex (OIT) SE 999.0074/10 dated 4th of August 2010, the Ground Support Tool P/N 610007AB is requested mandatory for all airplanes of the A330/A340 family post mod 58345 (from MSN 1049 onwards).
To conduct the AMM Task, the Ground Support Tool is required as Hardware (P/N 610007AB) in combination with the corresponding Firmware for the specific aircraft model (A320 family: P/N 61007010-01, A330/A340 family: P/N 61007030).
Therefore, for purchasing the Tool, one has to keep in mind the desired usage for the specific aircraft model. In cases were the Hardware shall be used for the A320 and A330/A340 aircraft families, both Firmware versions can be used simultaneously on the same device.
Thus, if you already own a GST 6108 (P/N 610007AB) with the Firmware for the A320 family (P/N 61007010-01), you can upgrade the Hardware with the Firmware for the A330/A340 family (P/N 61007030).
Advantages
Reduced maintenance time during C-Check
No Ground Service Manifold necessary
less weight aboard the aircraft
less potential for in-flight leak source