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AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

Tel : (33) 5 61 93 33 33

Telex : AIRBU 530526F

Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 53

TITLE: FUSELAGE - REAR FUSELAGE - INSPECTION OF LONGITUDINAL

DOUBLER AT VTP ATTACHMENT CUT OUT

MODIFICATION No.: None

This page transmits Revision No.02 of Service Bulletin No.A330-53-3168

ADDITIONAL WORK

**CONF ALL

No additional work is required by this revision for aircraft modified by any previous issue.

REASON

Revision No. 02 issued to update the Flight Cycles (FC) and Flight Hours (FH).

CHANGES

SUMMARY

MODIFICATIONS Minor editorial or document structure change N

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL

CONSEQUENCES

Minor editorial or document structure change N

GENERAL EVALUATION Minor editorial or document structure change N

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION Minor editorial or document structure change N

EFFECTIVITY Minor editorial or document structure change N

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS Minor editorial or document structure change N

REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS Minor editorial or document structure change N

NATURE OF THE WORK Minor editorial or document structure change N

MANPOWER Minor editorial or document structure change N

Minor editorial or document structure change N

APPENDICES Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GSAAA Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GSAAA Sheet 01 Minor editorial or document structure change N

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PLANNING INFORMATION

EFFECTIVITY Minor editorial or document structure change N

Configuration definition Minor editorial or document structure change N

CONF 001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

CONF 002 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Material Effectivity Minor editorial or document structure change N

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS Minor editorial or document structure change N

REASON Minor editorial or document structure change N

History Minor editorial or document structure change N

Objective/Action Minor editorial or document structure change N

Advantages Minor editorial or document structure change N

Operational/Maintenance

Consequences

Minor editorial or document structure change N

DESCRIPTION Minor editorial or document structure change N

COMPLIANCE Minor editorial or document structure change N

Classification Minor editorial or document structure change N

Accomplishment Timescale Threshold and interval are changed. N

APPROVAL Minor editorial or document structure change N

Minor editorial or document structure change N

MANPOWER Minor editorial or document structure change N

Minor editorial or document structure change N

Minor editorial or document structure change N

WEIGHT AND BALANCE Minor editorial or document structure change N

ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA Minor editorial or document structure change N

REFERENCES Minor editorial or document structure change N

Minor editorial or document structure change N

Minor editorial or document structure change N

PUBLICATION AFFECTED Minor editorial or document structure change N

Minor editorial or document structure change N

INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY Minor editorial or document structure change N

SPARES Minor editorial or document structure change N

MATERIAL INFORMATION

MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY Minor editorial or document structure change N

INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION Minor editorial or document structure change N

LIST OF COMPONENTS Minor editorial or document structure change N

LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR

SUPPLIED

Minor editorial or document structure change N

PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY

OPERATOR

Minor editorial or document structure change N

TOOLING Minor editorial or document structure change N

Tooling - Price and Availability Minor editorial or document structure change N

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Tools Minor editorial or document structure change N

Special Tools Minor editorial or document structure change N

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

TASK 533168- 832-848-001-INSPECTION Minor editorial or document structure change N

Task associated data - 001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Task associated data - 002 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-201-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-839-201-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-201-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-839-201-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-203-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-203-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-204-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-205-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-207-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Subtask 533168-832-207-001 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GBAAA Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFAAA Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFAAA Sheet 01 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFAAB Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFAAB Sheet 01 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFBAA Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFBAA Sheet 01 Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFBAB Minor editorial or document structure change N

Fig. A-GFBAB Sheet 01 Minor editorial or document structure change N

FILLING INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Bulletin has been generated electronically and is reissued as a complete document.

Replace the complete document.

Put this Revision Transmittal Sheet in front of the Service Bulletin.

HISTORY OF PREVIOUS REVISIONS

REVISION SEQUENCE

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SUMMARY

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

Tel : (33) 5 61 93 33 33

Telex : AIRBU 530526F

Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51

This summary is for information only and is not approved for modification of the aircraft.

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 53

TITLE: FUSELAGE - REAR FUSELAGE - INSPECTION OF LONGITUDINAL

DOUBLER AT VTP ATTACHMENT CUT OUT

**CONF ALL

MODIFICATIONS

None

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

During long life structure tests on the A340-600, damage was found in the upper shell structure

between FR80 and FR86. This damage occurred between 58341 and 72891 simulated Flight Cycles

(FC). Under consideration of the Design Service Goal (DSG) of 16600 FC for A340-600 aircraft, no

action is required.

Nevertheless, due to the higher DSG of 33000/40000 FC and different design (e.g. doubler thickness)

for A330-300 aircraft, this damage is considered relevant for these models.

This Service Bulletin has been issued to inform the operator to do an eddy current high frequency

inspection of the upper shell structure between FR80 and FR86.

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will allow early detection of cracks in order to avoid

possible crack propagation and will ensure the structural integrity of the upper shell structure between

FR80 and FR86.

Airbus strongly recommended to perform the modification at the next convenient opportunity after the

first inspection to avoid larger repairs especially in case of crack findings.

Accomplishment of modification Service Bulletin 53-3159 cancels the inspection required by this

inspection Service Bulletin up to the DSG of 33000/40000 FC for A330-300.

GENERAL EVALUATION

EVALUATION TABLE

COMPLIANCE MANDATORY (1) CANCELS INSPECTION SB NO

POTENTIAL AD YES A/C OPERATION AFFECTED NO

RELIABILITY AFFECTED NO PAX COMFORT AFFECTED NO

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SUMMARY

EVALUATION TABLE

COST SAVING NO ETOPS AFFECTED NO

STRUCTURAL LIFE EXTN NO VENDOR SB INVOLVED NO

NOTE (1): Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION

No Material

EFFECTIVITY

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

AAR ACA CAL CPA DAL DLH HDA IWD KAL PAL QFA QTR SAS

THA TSC USA VKG

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS

TFU None

OEB None

AOT None

SIL None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED No

LIFE LIMIT Yes

OTHERS SB A330-53-3159, OIT SE999.0124/06, EASA AD No.

2007-0284

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT YES

EQUIPMENT NO

HARD NO

SOFT NO

OBRM NO

MANPOWER

**CONF 001

Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

TOTAL MANHOURS 16.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 16.00

**CONF 002

Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

TOTAL MANHOURS 16.00

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SUMMARY

Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 16.00

APPENDICES

**CONF ALL

None

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SUMMARY

**CONF ALL

FR91

Z310 Z270

A

A

FR80

FR84

FR86

G_SB_533168_6_SAAA_01_00

INSPECTION AREA A

INSPECTION AREA B

INSPECTION AREA C

Figure A-GSAAA - Sheet 01

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AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

Tel : (33) 5 61 93 33 33

Telex : AIRBU 530526F

Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY

ATA SYSTEM: 53

TITLE: FUSELAGE - REAR FUSELAGE - INSPECTION OF LONGITUDINAL

DOUBLER AT VTP ATTACHMENT CUT OUT

MODIFICATION No.: None

This document contains AIRBUS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION and shall at all times remain the

property of AIRBUS; no intellectual property right or licence is granted by AIRBUS in connection with

any information contained in it. It is delivered on the express condition that said document and the

information contained in it shall be treated as confidential, shall not be used for any purpose other than

that for which it is hereby delivered. It shall not be disclosed in whole or in part to third parties and shall

not be duplicated in any manner (except for the purposes of performing the tasks described hereunder

and provided that any recipient of such document shall comply with the conditions herein), without

AIRBUS prior written consent.

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

**CONF ALL

A. EFFECTIVITY

NOTE: Aircraft with mod. 53223D44586 or 52974D44611 embodied in production

before delivery are not concerned by this Inspection Service Bulletin. Aircraft

without mod 44205D40465 embodied in production before delivery are not

concerned by this Inspection Service Bulletin.

(1) Models

330-301 330-302 330-303 330-322 330-323 330-342 330-343

(2) Effectivity by MSN

0198 0200 0203 0206 0209 0219 0224 0231 0234 0241 0244 0256 0267 0277 0279

0284 0315 0323 0333 0337-0338 0342 0344 0346 0349-0351 0356-0357 0368 0370

0375 0380 0386 0388-0389 0393 0400 0405 0407-0408 0412 0418-0421 0423 0425

0428 0439 0479 0484 0490 0496-0497 0512 0515 0524 0533 0539 0542 0548-0550

0552-0553 0558 0564-0565 0568 0570 0574 0576 0578-0579 0581 0588 0591 0593

0595 0602-0603 0607 0623 0629 0636-0637 0640-0642 0645 0648 0654 0659

0662-0663 0669-0671 0673-0676

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(3) Effectivity by Operator

The Operator/MSN relationship is provided for information only and is correct at the time

of issue in accordance with the information available to AIRBUS. Any future changes

resulting from transfer of an aircraft from one operator to another will not be reflected in

this list unless the Service Bulletin is revised for another reason.

OPERATOR MSN

AAR 0640 0676

ACA 0277 0279 0284 0344 0400 0408 0412 0419

CAL 0602 0607 0641 0671 0675

CPA 0244 0386 0389 0393 0418 0420 0421 0423 0439 0539 0548 0565

0669 0673

DAL 0524 0533 0542 0549 0552 0578 0588 0591 0663 0674

DLH 0570 0576 0579 0629 0636 0642 0645 0648

HDA 0234 0405 0479 0512 0581 0654 0662

IWD 0670

KAL 0206 0219 0241 0256 0267 0338 0350 0351 0368 0425 0428 0484

0490 0550

PAL 0198 0200 0203

QFA 0553 0558 0564 0574 0593 0595 0603

QTR 0623 0637 0659

SAS 0496 0497 0515 0568

THA 0209 0224 0231 0346

TSC 0407

USA 0315 0323 0333 0337 0342 0370 0375 0380 0388

VKG 0349 0356 0357

(4) Configuration by MSN

MSN CONFIGURATION

0198 0200 0203 0206 0209 0219 0224 0231 0234 0241 0244

0256 0267 0277 0279 0284 0315 0323 0333 0337 0338 0342

0344 0346 0349 0350 0351 0356 0357 0368 0370 0375 0380

0386 0388 0389 0393 0400 0405 0407 0408 0412 0418 0419

0420 0421 0423 0425 0428 0439 0479 0484 0490 0496 0497

0512 0515 0539 0548 0550 0565 0568 0581

001

0524 0533 0542 0549 0552 0553 0558 0564 0570 0574 0576

0578 0579 0588 0591 0593 0595 0602 0603 0607 0623 0629

0636 0637 0640 0641 0642 0645 0648 0654 0659 0662 0663

0669 0670 0671 0673 0674 0675 0676

002

(5) Configuration definition

**CONF 001

Config.01 is applicable for aircraft which have weight variant (WV) 010 thru 025 with the

relevant thresholds and intervals.

**CONF 002

Config.02 is applicable for aircraft which have weight variant (WV) 050 thru 053 with the

relevant thresholds and intervals.

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(6) Material Effectivity

No Material Set

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

C. REASON

(1) History

During long life structure tests on the A340-600, damage was found in the upper shell

structure between FR80 and FR86. This damage occurred between 58341 and 72891

simulated Flight Cycles (FC). Under consideration of the Design Service Goal (DSG) of

16600 FC for A340-600 aircraft, no action is required.

Nevertheless, due to the higher DSG of 33000/40000 FC and different design (e.g.

doubler thickness) for A330-300 aircraft, this damage is considered relevant for these

models.

(2) Objective/Action

This Service Bulletin has been issued to inform the operator to do an eddy current high

frequency inspection of the upper shell structure between FR80 and FR86.

(3) Advantages

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will allow early detection of cracks in order

to avoid possible crack propagation and will ensure the structural integrity of the upper

shell structure between FR80 and FR86.

Airbus strongly recommended to perform the modification at the next convenient

opportunity after the first inspection to avoid larger repairs especially in case of crack

findings.

Accomplishment of modification Service Bulletin 53-3159 cancels the inspection required

by this inspection Service Bulletin up to the DSG of 33000/40000 FC for A330-300.

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

None

D. DESCRIPTION

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :

**CONF 001

Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

(1) Do a special detailed inspection of the Area A FR80, Area B FR84, and Area C

FR86 for A330-300 WV010 - WV025

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**CONF 002

Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

(1) Do a special detailed inspection of the Area A FR80, Area B FR84, and Area C

FR86 for A330-300 WV050 - WV053

**CONF ALL

E. COMPLIANCE

(1) Classification

MANDATORY: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

This Service Bulletin has been classified Mandatory by the issue of an Airworthiness

Directive (AD) published by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The AD must

be used as the reference document for the mandated accomplishment timescale.

NOTE: Two sets of thresholds/intervals (Short Range, Threshold/Interval (SR)

and Long Range, Threshold/Interval (LR)) have been established. Both

sets ensure continued airworthiness and could be used to cover any

type of A/C utilization. This approach is an equivalent damage approach

corresponding to trade of between FC/FH to better suit fleet utilization.

As the both sets of thresholds/intervals ensure continued airworthiness

and could be used any type of utilization, for 1st inspection and repetitive

ones, operators may select either SR (Threshold or Interval) or LR

(Threshold or Interval) (depending of the A/C utilization evolution). If a

non optimal set of threshold/interval is selected, airworthiness will be

ensured, but will penalize the operator because the inspection will be

performed sooner than necessary as a consequence, the selection of SR

or LR threshold and subsequent intervals can be change whenever.

Threshold and Interval are whichever occurs first between FC and FH for

selected set of threshold/interval between SR and LR. This means that

the set FC/FH must be considered jointly (ie FCSR cannot be used with

FHLR and vice versa).

Inspection

Sequence

Type Config. 01

A330-300 WV010

thru WV025

Short Range (SR)

Config. 01

A330-300 WV010

thru WV025

Long Range (LR)

Config. 02

A330-300 WV050

thru WV053

Short Range

(SR)

Config. 02

A330-300

WV050 thru

WV053

Long Range (LR)

1 Threshold 25400 FC or

76300 FH

19600 FC or

117700 FH

21600 FC or

64900 FH

16600 FC or

100100 FH

2 crack finding

?

repeat inspections acc. to intervals

below and contact AIRBUS for repair

instruction.

repeat inspections acc. to intervals

below and contact AIRBUS for

repair instruction.

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3 no crack

finding

interval

4500 FC or

13500 FH or

accomplish SB

53-3159

3600 FC or

21900 FH or

accomplish SB

53-3159

4000 FC or

12100 FH or

accomplish SB

53-3159

3200 FC or

19600 FH or

accomplish SB

53-3159

4 detected

crack length

< 3.0mm

interval

1250 FC or 3800

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

1000 FC or 6100

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

1100 FC or 3400

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

900 FC or 5500

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

5 3.0mm <=

detected

crack length

< 6.0mm

interval

950 FC or 2900

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

750 FC or 4700

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

850 FC or 2600

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

650 FC or 4200

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

6 6.0mm <=

detected

crack length

< 10.0mm

interval

600 FC or 1900

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

500 FC or 3000

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

550 FC or 1700

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

450 FC or 2700

FH

and contact

AIRBUS for

repair.

7 detected

crack length

>= 10.0mm

contact AIRBUS

before next flight

contact AIRBUS

before next flight

contact AIRBUS

before next flight

contact AIRBUS

before next flight

NOTE: Repetitive intervals given here above in case of crack findings should be

considered as an allowance in order to prepare the repair/modification

scenario due to the specific access and tooling required. It is strongly

recommended to contact AIRBUS in case of crack findings in order to

define the repair to applied at next interval according to above table.

F. APPROVAL

The technical content of this document is approved under authority of Design Organisation

Approval No.EASA21.J.031.

If an aircraft listed in the effectivity has a modification or repair embodied that is not of

AIRBUS origin, and which affects the content of this Service Bulletin, the operator is

responsible for obtaining approval by its airworthiness authority for any adaptation necessary

before incorporation of the Service Bulletin.

G. MANPOWER

The manpower estimates given in this Service Bulletin are based on the direct labor cost to

do the work. These estimates assume that the work will be done by experienced personnel,

and may need to be revised upwards to suit operator’s circumstances. The estimates do not

include the time to prepare, plan or inspect the work. Manufacture and procurement of parts

and tools, drying times for paints, sealants, etc., and general administration work are also not

included.

**CONF 001

Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

Get Access 3.25

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Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

On Aircraft

Do a special detailed inspection of the Area A FR80,

Area B FR84, and Area C FR86 for A330-300 WV010 -

WV025

9.50

Close-Up 3.25

TOTAL MANHOURS 16.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 16.00

**CONF 002

Task 533168-832-848-001: INSPECTION

Get Access 3.25

On Aircraft

Do a special detailed inspection of the Area A FR80,

Area B FR84, and Area C FR86 for A330-300 WV050 -

WV053

9.50

Close-Up 3.25

TOTAL MANHOURS 16.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 16.00

**CONF ALL

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not Changed

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

None

J. REFERENCES

**CONF 001

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 06-31-53 06-41-53 12-12-29

12-34-24 25-33-48 25-33-54

27-51-18 29-00-00 29-14-00

52-10-00 53-45-11 53-55-11

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

Non Destructive Test Manual (NTM) 51-62-01 53-51-00

Service Bulletin (SB) A330-53-3159

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**CONF 002

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 06-31-53 06-41-53 12-12-29

12-34-24 25-33-48 25-33-54

27-51-18 29-00-00 29-14-00

52-10-00 53-45-11 53-55-11

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

Non Destructive Test Manual (NTM) 51-62-01 53-51-00

Service Bulletin (SB) A330-53-3159

**CONF ALL

K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 53-51-00

Non Destructive Test Manual (NTM) 53-51-00

L. INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY

Not Applicable

M. SPARES

None

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

**CONF ALL

A. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

None

B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

Airbus will not provide industry support for accomplishment of this Service Bulletin.

C. LIST OF COMPONENTS

No Kit

D. LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED

None

E. PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR

None

F. TOOLING

(1) Tooling - Price and Availability

None

(2) Tools

NOTE: To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to use tools listed

in the NTM 53-51-00 Page Block 601, and pencil probe NFE P/N

2-835-07-6901, refer to NTM 51-62-01 Page Block 601,Type G.

(3) Special Tools

None

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Task 533168-832-848-001 - INSPECTION

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT YOU OBEY ALL THE WARNINGS AND ALL THE CAUTIONS

INCLUDED IN THE REFERENCED PROCEDURES.

CAUTION: ALWAYS OBEY THE PRECAUTIONS THAT FOLLOW TO KEEP

ELECTRICAL WIRING IN A SATISFACTORY CONDITION (ELECTRICALLY

AND MECHANICALLY SERVICEABLE). WHEN YOU DO MAINTENANCE

WORK, REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS, ALWAYS KEEP ELECTRICAL WIRING,

COMPONENTS AND THE WORK AREA AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE. TO DO

THIS:

PUT PROTECTION, SUCH AS PLASTIC SHEETING, CLOTHS, ETC; AS

NECESSARY ON WIRING AND COMPONENTS.

REGULARLY REMOVE ALL SHAVINGS, UNWANTED MATERIAL AND OTHER

CONTAMINATION.

THESE PRECAUTIONS WILL DECREASE THE RISK OF CONTAMINATION

AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATION.

IN CASE OF CONTAMINATION REFER TO ESPM 20-55-00.

Task Associated Data

**CONF 001

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 16.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 16.00

**CONF 002

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 16.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 16.00

**CONF ALL

A. GENERAL

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 533168-832-201-001

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

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References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 06-31-53, Page Block 001

06-41-53, Page Block 001

(a) For the identification of access panels, refer to AMM 06-41-53 Page Block 001.

(b) For the Station/Frame (STA/FR) identification, refer to AMM 06-31-53 Page Block

001.

(2) Subtask 533168-839-201-001 - Administrative

Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have done all the work given in the

Service Bulletin.

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 533168-832-201-001

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 06-31-53, Page Block 001

06-41-53, Page Block 001

(a) For the identification of access panels, refer to AMM 06-41-53 Page Block 001.

(b) For the Station/Frame (STA/FR) identification, refer to AMM 06-31-53 Page Block

001.

(2) Subtask 533168-839-201-001 - Administrative

Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have done all the work given in the

Service Bulletin.

**CONF ALL

B. PREPARATION

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 533168-832-203-001

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

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References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-34-24, Page Block 201

25-33-48, Page Block 401

25-33-54, Page Block 401

27-51-18, Page Block 401

29-00-00, Page Block 201

29-14-00, Page Block 201

52-10-00, Page Block 201

53-45-11, Page Block 401

53-55-11, Page Block 401

(a) Make sure that the aircraft is grounded, refer to AMM 12-34-24 Page Block 201.

(b) Put the access platform(s) in position in the REAR fuselage area and at the FWD

passenger/crew doors.

(c) Open the access door 312AR in the REAR fuselage area.

(d) Open the FWD passenger/crew doors (1L/1R), refer to AMM 52-10-00 Page Block

201.

(e) Depressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic systems, refer to AMM

29-00-00 Page Block 201.

(f) Depressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic reservoirs, refer to AMM

29-14-00 Page Block 201.

(g) Put warning notices in position to tell persons not to pressurize the hydraulic

systems :

1 in the cockpit on the hydraulic section 40VU of the overhead panel,

2 on the ground service panel of each hydraulic system.

(h) Open, safety and tag the circuit breaker(s) which are listed in :

1 AMM 27-51-18 Page Block 401.

(i) Remove the Pelmet of the AFT Galley , refer to AMM 25-33-48 Page Block 401 or

AMM 25-33-54 Page Block 401.

(j) Remove the Dorsal Fin, refer to AMM 53-45-11 Page Block 401 to be able to

inspect area B and C from outside.

(k) Remove the Fairings 323AR, 323AL, 323BR and 323BL, refer to AMM 53-55-11

Page Block 401.

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 533168-832-203-001

Manpower Resources

Skills AIRFRAME

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References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-34-24, Page Block 201

25-33-48, Page Block 401

25-33-54, Page Block 401

27-51-18, Page Block 401

29-00-00, Page Block 201

29-14-00, Page Block 201

52-10-00, Page Block 201

53-45-11, Page Block 401

53-55-11, Page Block 401

(a) Make sure that the aircraft is grounded, refer to AMM 12-34-24 Page Block 201.

(b) Put the access platform(s) in position in the REAR fuselage area and at the FWD

passenger/crew doors.

(c) Open the access door 312AR in the REAR fuselage area.

(d) Open the FWD passenger/crew doors (1L/1R), refer to AMM 52-10-00 Page Block

201.

(e) Depressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic systems, refer to AMM

29-00-00 Page Block 201.

(f) Depressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic reservoirs, refer to AMM

29-14-00 Page Block 201.

(g) Put warning notices in position to tell persons not to pressurize the hydraulic

systems :

1 in the cockpit on the hydraulic section 40VU of the overhead panel,

2 on the ground service panel of each hydraulic system.

(h) Open, safety and tag the circuit breaker(s) which are listed in :

1 AMM 27-51-18 Page Block 401.

(i) Remove the Pelmet of the AFT Galley , refer to AMM 25-33-48 Page Block 401 or

AMM 25-33-54 Page Block 401.

(j) Remove the Dorsal Fin, refer to AMM 53-45-11 Page Block 401 to be able to

inspect area B and C from outside.

(k) Remove the Fairings 323AR, 323AL, 323BR and 323BL, refer to AMM 53-55-11

Page Block 401.

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**CONF ALL

C. PROCEDURE

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 533168-832-204-001 - Do a special detailed inspection of the Area A FR80,

Area B FR84, and Area C FR86 for A330-300 WV010 - WV025

Manpower Resources

Manhours 9.50

Minimum number of person 1

Subtask elapsed time 9.50

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Non Destructive Test Manual (NTM) 53-51-00, Page Block 601

Service Bulletin (SB) A330-53-3159

Fig. A-GBAAA

Inspection Area

Sheet 01

Fig. A-GFAAA

Flow Chart

Sheet 01

Fig. A-GFBAA

Flow Chart

Sheet 01

(a) Do the inspection for WV010 - WV025 SR Mission.

1 Do the eddy current inspection (Refer to NTM 53-51-00, Page Block 601,

procedure A and B) and (Refer to Figure Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01, View A).

2 In case of no crack finding, accomplish the modification (Refer to

A330-53-3159)

or

Repeat the inspection every 4500 FC or 13500 FH whichever comes first.

3 In case of crack finding, accomplish the associated actions in accordance with

Figure Fig. A-GFAAA Sheet 01, View A).

(b) Do the inspection for WV010 - WV025 LR Mission.

1 Do the eddy current inspection (Refer to NTM 53-51-00, Page Block 601,

procedure A and B) and (Refer to Figure Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01, View A).

2 In case of no crack finding, accomplish the modification Service Bulletin No.

A330-53-3159.

or

Repeat the inspection every 3600 FC or 21900 FH whichever comes first.

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3 In case of crack finding, accomplish the associated actions in accordance with

Figure Fig. A-GFBAA Sheet 01, View A).

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 533168-832-205-001 - Do a special detailed inspection of the Area A FR80,

Area B FR84, and Area C FR86 for A330-300 WV050 - WV053

Manpower Resources

Manhours 9.50

Minimum number of person 1

Subtask elapsed time 9.50

Skills AIRFRAME

References

Non Destructive Test Manual (NTM) 53-51-00, Page Block 601

Service Bulletin (SB) A330-53-3159

Fig. A-GBAAA

Inspection Area

Sheet 01

Fig. A-GFAAB

Flow Chart

Sheet 01

Fig. A-GFBAB

Flow Chart

Sheet 01

(a) Do the inspection for WV050 - WV053 SR Mission.

1 Do the eddy current inspection (Refer to NTM 53-51-00, Page Block 601

procedure A and B) and (Refer to Figure Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01, View A)

2 In case of crack no finding, accomplish the modification (Refer to

A330-53-3159)

or

Repeat the inspection every 4000 FC or 12100 FH whichever comes first.

3 In case of crack finding, accomplish the associated actions in accordance with

Figure Fig. A-GFAAB Sheet 01, View A).

(b) Do the inspection for WV050 - WV053 LR Mission.

1 Do the eddy current inspection (Refer to NTM 53-51-00 Page Block 601

procedure A and B) and (Refer to Figure Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01, View A)

2 In case of crack no finding, accomplish the modification Service Bulletin No.

A330-53-3159.

or

Repeat the inspection every 3200 FC or 19600 FH whichever comes first.

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3 In case of crack finding, accomplish the associated actions in accordance with

Figure Fig. A-GFBAB Sheet 01, View A).

**CONF ALL

D. TEST

**CONF 001

None

**CONF 002

None

**CONF ALL

E. CLOSE-UP

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 533168-832-207-001

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-12-29, Page Block 301

25-33-48, Page Block 401

25-33-54, Page Block 401

27-51-18, Page Block 401

29-00-00, Page Block 201

29-14-00, Page Block 201

52-10-00, Page Block 201

53-45-11, Page Block 401

53-55-11, Page Block 401

(a) Make sure that the work areas are clean and clear of tools and other items of

equipment.

(b) Install the Fairings 323AR, 323AL, 323BR and 323BL, refer to AMM 53-55-11 Page

Block 401.

(c) Install Dorsal Fin, refer to AMM 53-45-11 Page Block 401.

(d) Install the Pelmet of the AFT Galley , refer to AMM 25-33-48 Page Block 401 or

AMM 25-33-54 Page Block 401.

(e) Close the access door 312AR in the REAR fuselage area.

(f) Remove the access platform(s) from the aircraft REAR section.

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(g) Pressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic reservoirs, refer to AMM

29-14-00 Page Block 201.

(h) Fill the Green hydraulic tank, refer to AMM 12-12-29 Page Block 301.

(i) Pressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic systems, refer to AMM

29-00-00 Page Block 201.

(j) Remove the warning notices :

1 in the cockpit from the hydraulic section 40VU of the overhead panel,

2 on the ground service panel from each hydraulic system.

(k) Close the circuit breaker(s) which are listed in :

1 AMM 27-51-18 Page Block 401.

(l) Close the FWD passenger/crew doors (1L/1R), refer to AMM 52-10-00 Page Block

201.

(m) Remove the access platform from the passenger/crew doors.

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 533168-832-207-001

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-12-29, Page Block 301

25-33-48, Page Block 401

25-33-54, Page Block 401

27-51-18, Page Block 401

29-00-00, Page Block 201

29-14-00, Page Block 201

52-10-00, Page Block 201

53-45-11, Page Block 401

53-55-11, Page Block 401

(a) Make sure that the work areas are clean and clear of tools and other items of

equipment.

(b) Install the Fairings 323AR, 323AL, 323BR and 323BL, refer to AMM 53-55-11 Page

Block 401.

(c) Install Dorsal Fin, refer to AMM 53-45-11 Page Block 401.

(d) Install the Pelmet of the AFT Galley , refer to AMM 25-33-48 Page Block 401 or

AMM 25-33-54 Page Block 401.

(e) Close the access door 312AR in the REAR fuselage area.

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(f) Remove the access platform(s) from the aircraft REAR section.

(g) Pressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic reservoirs, refer to AMM

29-14-00 Page Block 201.

(h) Fill the Green hydraulic tank, refer to AMM 12-12-29 Page Block 301.

(i) Pressurize the Green, the Blue and the Yellow hydraulic systems, refer to AMM

29-00-00 Page Block 201.

(j) Remove the warning notices :

1 in the cockpit from the hydraulic section 40VU of the overhead panel,

2 on the ground service panel from each hydraulic system.

(k) Close the circuit breaker(s) which are listed in :

1 AMM 27-51-18 Page Block 401.

(l) Close the FWD passenger/crew doors (1L/1R), refer to AMM 52-10-00 Page Block

201.

(m) Remove the access platform from the passenger/crew doors.

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**CONF ALL

FR91

Z310 Z270

A

A

FR80

FR84

INSPECTION AREA A FR86

INSPECTION AREA B

INSPECTION AREA C

G_SB_533168_6_BAAA_01_00

Figure A-GBAAA - Sheet 01

Inspection Area

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**CONF 001

INSPECTION AREA A B C

CRACK NO YES

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

YES

YES

YES

YES

OR REPEAT THE INSPECTION

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

CONTACT AIRBUS BEFORE

NEXT FLIGHT FOR REPAIR

AND

AND

AND

ACCOMPLISH SB 53−3159

EVERY 1250 FC 3800 FH

EVERY 950 FC 2900 FH

EVERY 600 FC 1900 FH

THRESHOLD 25400 FC/ 76300 FH

EVERY 4500 FC 13500 FH

A330−300 WV010 − WV025

CRACK

CRACK

CRACK

NO

NO

NO

CRACK

= 3.0mm (0.12in.)

= 6.0mm (0.24in.)

= 10.0mm (0.39in.)

 3.0mm (0.12in.)

 6.0mm (0.24in.)

 10.0mm (0.39in.)

NOTE:

REPETITIVE INTERVAL GIVEN HERE ABOVE IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ALLOWANCE, IN ORDER TO PREPARE 

THE REPAIR/MODIFICATION SCENARIO DUE TO THE SPECIFIC ACCESS 

AND TOOLING REQUIRED.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT AIRBUS IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

IN ORDER TO DEFINE THE REPAIR TO BE APPLIED AT NEXT INTERVAL,

ACCORDING TO ABOVE TABLE.

THE INSPECTION MUST BE PERFORMED AT WHICHEVER LIMIT (FC OR FH) OCCURS FIRST.

REFER NTM 53−51−00 

PROCEDURE A AND B

FOUND

MISSION SR

G_SB_533168_6_FAAA_01_02

Figure A-GFAAA - Sheet 01

Flow Chart

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**CONF 002

INSPECTION AREA A B C

CRACK NO YES

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

YES

YES

YES

YES

OR REPEAT THE INSPECTION

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

CONTACT AIRBUS BEFORE

NEXT FLIGHT FOR REPAIR

AND

AND

AND

ACCOMPLISH SB 53−3159

EVERY 1100 FC 3400 FH

EVERY 850 FC 2600 FH

EVERY 550 FC 1700 FH

THRESHOLD 21600 FC/ 64900 FH

EVERY 4000 FC 12100 FH

A330−300 WV050 − WV053

CRACK

CRACK

CRACK

NO

NO

NO

CRACK

= 3.0mm (0.12in.)

= 6.0mm (0.24in.)

= 10.0mm (0.39in.)

 3.0mm (0.12in.)

 6.0mm (0.24in.)

 10.0mm (0.39in.)

NOTE:

REPETITIVE INTERVAL GIVEN HERE ABOVE IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ALLOWANCE, IN ORDER TO PREPARE 

THE REPAIR/MODIFICATION SCENARIO DUE TO THE SPECIFIC ACCESS 

AND TOOLING REQUIRED.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT AIRBUS IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

IN ORDER TO DEFINE THE REPAIR TO BE APPLIED AT NEXT INTERVAL,

ACCORDING TO ABOVE TABLE.

THE INSPECTION MUST BE PERFORMED AT WHICHEVER LIMIT (FC OR FH) OCCURS FIRST.

REFER NTM 53−51−00 

PROCEDURE A AND B

FOUND

MISSION SR

G_SB_533168_6_FAAB_01_02

Figure A-GFAAB - Sheet 01

Flow Chart

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**CONF 001

INSPECTION AREA A B C

CRACK NO YES

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

YES

YES

YES

YES

OR REPEAT THE INSPECTION

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

CONTACT AIRBUS BEFORE

NEXT FLIGHT FOR REPAIR

AND

AND

AND

ACCOMPLISH SB 53−3159

EVERY 1000 FC 6100 FH

EVERY 750 FC 4700 FH

EVERY 500 FC 3000 FH

THRESHOLD 19600 FC/ 117700 FH

EVERY 3600 FC 21900 FH

A330−300 WV010 − WV025

CRACK

CRACK

CRACK

NO

NO

NO

CRACK

= 3.0mm (0.12in.)

= 6.0mm (0.24in.)

= 10.0mm (0.39in.)

 3.0mm (0.12in.)

 6.0mm (0.24in.)

 10.0mm (0.39in.)

NOTE:

REPETITIVE INTERVAL GIVEN HERE ABOVE IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ALLOWANCE, IN ORDER TO PREPARE 

THE REPAIR/MODIFICATION SCENARIO DUE TO THE SPECIFIC ACCESS 

AND TOOLING REQUIRED.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT AIRBUS IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

IN ORDER TO DEFINE THE REPAIR TO BE APPLIED AT NEXT INTERVAL,

ACCORDING TO ABOVE TABLE.

THE INSPECTION MUST BE PERFORMED AT WHICHEVER LIMIT (FC OR FH) OCCURS FIRST.

REFER NTM 53−51−00 

PROCEDURE A AND B

FOUND

MISSION LR

G_SB_533168_6_FBAA_01_02

Figure A-GFBAA - Sheet 01

Flow Chart

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**CONF 002

INSPECTION AREA A B C

CRACK NO YES

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

REPEAT THE INSPECTION

YES

YES

YES

YES

OR REPEAT THE INSPECTION

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

FOR REPAIR

CONTACT AIRBUS

CONTACT AIRBUS BEFORE

NEXT FLIGHT FOR REPAIR

AND

AND

AND

ACCOMPLISH SB 53−3159

EVERY 900 FC 5500 FH

EVERY 650 FC 4200 FH

EVERY 450 FC 2700 FH

THRESHOLD 16600 FC/ 100100 FH

EVERY 3200 FC 19600 FH

A330−300 WV050 − WV053

CRACK

CRACK

CRACK

NO

NO

NO

CRACK

= 3.0mm (0.12in.)

= 6.0mm (0.24in.)

= 10.0mm (0.39in.)

 3.0mm (0.12in.)

 6.0mm (0.24in.)

 10.0mm (0.39in.)

NOTE:

REPETITIVE INTERVAL GIVEN HERE ABOVE IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ALLOWANCE, IN ORDER TO PREPARE 

THE REPAIR/MODIFICATION SCENARIO DUE TO THE SPECIFIC ACCESS 

AND TOOLING REQUIRED.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT AIRBUS IN CASE OF CRACK FINDINGS,

IN ORDER TO DEFINE THE REPAIR TO BE APPLIED AT NEXT INTERVAL,

ACCORDING TO ABOVE TABLE.

THE INSPECTION MUST BE PERFORMED AT WHICHEVER LIMIT (FC OR FH) OCCURS FIRST.

REFER NTM 53−51−00 

PROCEDURE A AND B

FOUND

MISSION LR

G_SB_533168_6_FBAB_01_03

Figure A-GFBAB - Sheet 01

Flow Chart

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REPORTING SHEET

TITLE: FUSELAGE - REAR FUSELAGE - INSPECTION OF LONGITUDINAL

DOUBLER AT VTP ATTACHMENT CUT OUT

MODIFICATION No.: None

Please complete the appropriate item (A or B):

A - SB WILL BE embodied YES/NO (if NO please comment)

If YES, aircraft concerned (as per SB effectivity by default) and planned dates (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 this SB): If information is needed prior to

next normal revision or prior to SB embodiment, please indicate required service(s):

Either: Modification Operational Impact (MOI), if available YES/NO

Or : Intermediate revision YES/NO

Important Information: This SB will only be incorporated in your maintenance and operational

documentation if this sheet is returned to Airbus and signed by a duly authorised representative. With

the next feasible revision, this will result in

- Updating of maintenance documentation to show pre and post SB data.

- Updating of maintenance and operational documentation to show post SB data after embodiment.

If this SB requires previous or simultaneous accomplishment of other SBs, Airbus shall automatically

include them in the manual revisions. Refer to SIL 00-037 for detailed information.

Please return this completed sheet to:

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

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Attn: SDC32 Technical Data and Documentation Services

FAX: (+33) 5 61 93 28 06

e-mail: sb.reporting@airbus.com

or via your Resident Customer Support Office.

Alternatively, SB lists via letters or fax are also accepted.

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