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MANDATORY MANDATORY MAND

ATA SYSTEM : 57

TITLE : WINGS - STRINGER FLANGES AT RIB 14 WING BOTTOM SKIN - INS

MODIFICATION No. : None

This page transmits Revision No. 04 of Service Bulletin No. A310-

ADDITIONAL WORK

No additional work is required by this revision for aircraft m

previous issue.

REASON

This Service Bulletin has been issued at Revision 04 to updat

inspection thresholds and intervals to be in line with the Ex

Goal (ESG) requirements.

Other minor changes to the new Service Bulletin format have b

CHANGES

SUMMARY :

— REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

. Reference to Airworthiness Directive 92-106-032(B) remov

table added.

— EFFECTIVITY

. Operator KYV added. Operator THY deleted.

— MANPOWER

. Config. 01 added.

PLANNING INFORMATION :

— EFFECTIVITY

. 1.A. Operator KYV added. Operator THY deleted. Effectivity 

Kit/Configuration added. Airbus Industrie changed to AIRB
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. 1.E.(2) Inspection thresholds and intervals updated.

— APPROVAL

. 1.F. Approval statement updated.

— MANPOWER

. 1.G. Sentence updated. Config. 01 added.

— REFERENCES

. 1.J. ESPM 20-55-00 added.

— PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED

. 1.K. Maintenance Planning Document added.

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS :

— GENERAL

— Preparation

. 3.A.(1) Config. 01 added.

— INSPECTION

. 3.B. Config. 01 added.

. 3.B.(1)(a)2 Inspection intervals updated.

. 3.B.(1)(b)2 Inspection intervals updated.

— REPAIR

. 3.C. Config. 01 added.

. 3.C.(1)(a) Airbus Industrie changed to AIRBUS.

— CLOSE-UP

. 3.E. Config. 01 added. Paragraph reference updated.

. 3.E.(1)(g) Airbus Industrie changed to AIRBUS.

— Figure 1

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HISTORY OF PREVIOUS REVISIONS

This is only applicable for Revision No. 02 and subsequent. I

is required for Revisions issued previous to this, please che

of the Revision Transmittal Sheets or contact AIRBUS.

Revision No. 02 was issued to include the use of High Frequenc

(HFEC) inspection as an alternative to X-ray inspection.

Revision No. 03 was issued to cancel the Airworthiness Direct

de Navigabilite) No. 89-195-100(B) and to add the Airworthine

(Consigne de Navigabilite) No. 92-106-132(B).

REVISION SEQUENCE

ORIGINAL : Nov 06/89

REVISION No. : 01 — Dec 05/90

REVISION No. : 02 — Jan 04/96

REVISION No. : 03 — Sep 04/98

REVISION No. : 04 — Oct 19/06

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This summary is for information only

and is not approved for modification of the aircraf

MANDATORY MANDATORY MAND

ATA SYSTEM : 57

TITLE : WINGS - STRINGER FLANGES AT RIB 14 WING BOTTOM SKIN - INS

MODIFICATION No. : None

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

During full scale fatigue testing, cracks were discovered in the 

stringers adjacent to rib 14 at 50,000 simulated flight cycles (F

There is a possibility of similar cracks appearing in service whic

rupture of the stringers. This may be followed by cracking of the 

which will require extensive repairs.

At rib 14 on the bottom skin, mandatory X-ray or HFEC inspections 

stringer runouts are required at stringers 6, 7, 8 and 9.

EFFECTIVITY

This Service Bulletin is applicable to this (these) operator(s) :

FDX KYV

EVALUATION TABLE

COMPLIANCE Mandatory CANCELS INSPECTION SB 

AD Yes A/C OPERATION

AFFECTED

RELIABILITY AFFECTED No PAX COMFORT AFFECTED 

COST SAVING No ETOPS AFFECTED 

STRUCTURAL LIFE EXTN No VENDOR SB INVOLVED 

DEFUELLING/VENTILLATION Yes KIT PRICE (USD) 
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AOT : None

SIL : None

LIFE LIMIT : None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED : No

OTHERS : None

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT : Yes

EQUIPMENT : No

HARD : No

SOFT : No

OBRM : No

MANPOWER

Config. 01

MATERIAL INFORMATION

AIRCRAFT DATA

None

APPENDICES

None

TOTAL MANHOURS 

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 

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MANDATORY MANDATORY MAND

ATA SYSTEM : 57

TITLE : WINGS - STRINGER FLANGES AT RIB 14 WING BOTTOM SKIN - INS

MODIFICATION No. : None

This document contains AIRBUS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION and shall a

remain the property of AIRBUS; no intellectual property right or 

granted by AIRBUS in connection with any information contained in 

delivered on the express condition that said document and the inf

contained in it shall be treated as confidential, shall not be us

purpose other than that for which it is hereby delivered. It shal

disclosed in whole or in part to third parties and shall not be d

any manner (except for the purposes of performing the tasks descr

and provided that any recipient of such document shall comply wit

conditions herein), without AIRBUS' prior written consent.

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. EFFECTIVITY

(1) Models

310-203 310-222

(2) Aircraft

(a) Effectivity by MSN

This Service Bulletin is applicable to aircraft 

0162 0172 0191 0201 0217 0224 0230 0233 0237 024

0251 0254 0257 0260 0264

(b) Effectivity by Operator

The Operator/MSN relationship is provided for in

and is correct at the time of issue in accordan

information available to AIRBUS. Any future cha

from transfer of an aircraft from one operator t

not be reflected in this list unless the Service 

revised for another reason.
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(c) Effectivity by MSN and Kit/Configuration

The kits and configurations applicable to these 

at the end of this list:

0162 0172 0191 0201 0217 0224 0230 0233 0237 024

0251 0254 0257 0260 0264

NOTE : Config. 01 is valid for all the aircraft 

effectivity of this Service Bulletin.

(3) Spares

None

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

C. REASON

(1) History

During full scale fatigue testing, cracks were discov

bottom skin stringers adjacent to rib 14 at 50,000 si

cycles (FC).

There is a possibility of similar cracks appearing in 

will lead to rupture of the stringers. This may be fo

cracking of the bottom skin which will require exten

(2) Objective/Action

Mandatory X-ray or High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC

of the stringer runouts are required at stringers 6, 

adjacent to rib 14.

(3) Advantages

Early detection of cracks can prevent costly and tim

repairs.

KIT No. QTY PER A/C CONFIGURATION

01

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(1) Config. 01

(a) Defuel the aircraft.

(b) Gain access to the LH and RH outer wing fuel ta

(c) Remove sealant from the inspection area.

(d) Do an X-ray or HFEC inspection of the bottom sk

runouts adjacent to rib 14.

(e) Repair as necessary.

(f) Replace any removed sealant.

(g) Close up.

E. COMPLIANCE

(1) Classification

Mandatory

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin is expected t

mandatory by the issue of an Airworthiness Directive 

by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It is 

that the AD will confirm the (thresholds and/or inte

date) given below but reference should be made to th

confirmation of the mandated accomplishment timescal

At rib 14 on the bottom skin, mandatory X-ray or HFEC 

of the stringer runouts are required at stringers 6, 

within the number of FC and FH which follow:

NOTE : The tables that follow list all the inspectio

flight cycles and flight hours. Inspections s

carried out either at FC or FH limit whicheve

Inspection

Method

Inspection Threshold Inspection Inte

FC FH FC 

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g y pp

03 of this Service Bulletin.

(c) The number of touch and go flights can be neglect

are less than five percent of the total number of fl

two consecutive inspections.

When the percentage of touch and go flights is more t

percent of the total number of flights between two co

inspections, each touch and go flight beyond five per

counted as a flight cycle. A touch and go is a landi

aircraft touches the runway and does not come to a co

before commencing an additional flight.

F. APPROVAL

Approved under the EASA Design Organisation Approval No. 

If an aircraft listed in the effectivity has a modificatio

embodied that is not of AIRBUS origin, and which affects 

this Service Bulletin, the operator is responsible for ob

approval by its airworthiness authority for any adaptatio

before incorporation of the Service Bulletin.

G. MANPOWER

The manpower estimates given in this Service Bulletin are 

direct labor cost to do the work. These estimates assume 

will be done by experienced personnel, and may need to be 

upwards to suit operator's circumstances. The estimates do 

the time to prepare, plan or inspect the work. Manufactur

procurement of parts and tools, drying times for paints, 

and general administration work are also not included.

Config. 01

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not changed

Gain Access 

Inspection 

Close up 

TOTAL MANHOURS 

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 

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K. PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED

L. INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY

None

Elec. Std. Practices Manual (ESPM) : 20-55-00

Nondestructive Testing Manual (NTM) : Part 2, 57-25-66

Part 6, 57-25-66

Structural Repair Manual (SRM) : 51-76-20

Maintenance Planning Document (MPD)

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AIRBUS will not provide industry support for accomplishme

Service Bulletin.

C. LIST OF COMPONENTS

None

D. LIST OF MATERIALS — OPERATOR SUPPLIED

(1) Consumable Materials

(2) Components

None

E. PARTS TO BE RE—IDENTIFIED BY THE OPERATOR

None

F. TOOLING — PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

None

G. SPECIAL TOOLS

None

DESCRIPTION REFERENCE TO CML

MAT. No.

QTY PER A/C 

Sealant 09-002 As required

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CAUTION : ALWAYS OBEY THE PRECAUTIONS THAT FOLLOW TO KEEP 

WIRING IN A SATISFACTORY CONDITION (ELECTRICALLY 

MECHANICALLY SERVICEABLE). WHEN YOU DO MAINTENAN

REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS, ALWAYS KEEP ELECTRICA

COMPONENTS AND THE WORK AREA AS CLEAN AS POSSIB

— PUT PROTECTION, SUCH AS PLASTIC SHEETING, CLOT

NECESSARY ON WIRING AND COMPONENTS

— REGULARLY REMOVE ALL SHAVINGS, UNWANTED MATER

CONTAMINATION.

THESE PRECAUTIONS WILL DECREASE THE RISK OF CONT

DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATION.

IF THERE IS CONTAMINATION, REFER TO ESPM 20-55-0

(1) Preparation

(a) Config. 01

1 Defuel the aircraft (Refer to AMM 28-25-00 Pa

2 Put the access platforms in position.

3 Remove access doors 540HB, 550AB (LH) and 640

(Refer to AMM 28-11-22 Page block 401 and AMM 

block 401).

4 Remove sealant from the inspection area with 

spatula (Refer to SRM 51-76-20 Page block 20

Figure 1 ).

(2) Standard Practices

None

B. INSPECTION

(1) Config. 01

(a) For the X-ray inspection do the instructions tha

1 Do an X-ray inspection of the stringer runout

6, 7, 8 and 9 (Refer to Figure 1 and NTM Pa

57-25-66).

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6, 7, 8 and 9 (Refer to Figure 1 and NTM Pa

57-25-66).

2 If no cracks are found, repeat the inspectio

of no more than 9,400 FC or 18,800 FH.

3 If a crack is found, refer to the REPAIR para

C. REPAIR

(1) Config. 01

(a) If a crack is found, contact AIRBUS and carry o

repair before further flight.

D. TEST

None

E. CLOSE UP

(1) Config. 01

(a) Reseal the fuel tanks by applying a fillet of Se

09-002) at the junction of the rib and the str

where sealant has been removed in paragraph 3.A.

to Figure 1 and SRM 51-76-20 Page block 201).

(b) Replace access doors 540HB, 550AB (LH) and 640H

(Refer to AMM 28-11-22 Page block 401 and AMM 2

block 401).

(c) Make sure that the work areas are clean and clea

other items of equipment.

(d) Refuel the aircraft (Refer to AMM 12-11-28 Page 

(e) Do an external inspection of any repaired areas 

(f) Remove the access platforms.

(g) Report all findings including nil findings to A

F. DOCUMENTATION

Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have don

given in the Service Bulletin.

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Figure 1 Sheet 1

Config. 01: Inspection Area

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A - SB WILL BE embodied............. YES/NO (if NO p

If YES, aircraft concerned (as per SB effectivity by default) and 

(month/year) of embodiment:...................

.................................

.................................

B - SB HAS BEEN embodied on aircraft:..............

.................................

.................................

Operator comments:.......................

................................

................................

From Airline:..........................

Name/Title:...........................

Signature:.............. Date:......

If operational documentation is affected (see Paragraph 1.K of th

information is needed prior to next normal revision or prior to S

please indicate required service:

Either: Modification Operational Impact (MOI), if available. . YE

Or : Intermediate revision. ................ YE

Important Information: This SB will only be incorporated in your m

operational documentation if this sheet is returned to Airbus and 

duly authorised representative. With the next feasible revision, 

result in

- updating of maintenance documentation to show pre and post S

- updating of maintenance and operational documentation to show 

after embodiment.

If this SB requires previous or simultaneous accomplishment of ot

Airbus shall automatically include them in the manual revisions. 

00-037 for detailed information.

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