EASA AD No : 2011-0177 

EASA Form 110 Page 1/5 

EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2011-0177 

[Correction: 28 September 2011] 

Date: 15 September 2011 

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with 

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of 

the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation. 

This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate 

an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency 

[EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption]. 

Type Approval Holder’s Name : 

AIRBUS 

Type/Model designation(s) : 

A330 and A340 aeroplanes 

TCDS Number : EASA.A.004, EASA.A.015 

Foreign AD : Not applicable 

Supersedure : None 

ATA 52 Doors – Forward and Aft Cargo Doors – Inspection / Replacement 

Manufacturer(s): Airbus (formerly Airbus Industrie) 

Applicability: Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-243, A330-302, A330-323, 

A330-342 and A330-343 aeroplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 

0796, 0832, 0840, 0845, 0849, 0853, 0855, 0861,0862, 0866, 0868, 0871, 

0873, 0876, 0879, 0882, 0885, 0887, 0889, 0891, 0892, 0896, 0898, 0899, 

0903, 0904, 0905, 0907, 0913, 0927, 0930, 0935, 0936, 0937, 0940, 0943, 

0944, 0946, 0949, 0952, 0954, 0964, 0971, 0975, 0982 through 0986 

inclusive, 0988, 0989, 0990, 0992, 0994, 0995, 0997, 0998, 0999, 1001, 1002, 

1003, 1006, 1007, 1009 through 1016 inclusive, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1023, 

1026, 1028, 1029, 1037, 1045, 1049, 1052, 1053, 1055, 1058, 1060, 1061, 

1065 through 1067 inclusive, 1071 through 1075 inclusive, 1077, 1080 and 

1082, and 

Airbus A340-313 aeroplane, MSN 0955. 

Reason: Investigations have shown that a specific batch of cargo doors might have 

deviations in quality, such as irregular bore holes, improper application of 

sealant and paint or cleanliness. These production deviations are related to 

the quality of the door structure. 

This condition, if not corrected, may degrade the structural integrity of the 

affected Forward (Fwd) and Aft cargo doors. 

For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection to 

identify the Fwd and Aft cargo doors, and replacement of the affected cargo 

doors. 

This AD has been republished to amend the AD Applicability, where MSN 

0999 was missing, and to delete MSN 856 in Appendix 1. 
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Effective Date: 29 September 2011 

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: 

(1) Before the accumulation of 7 400 flight cycles (FC) or 6 years since the 

aeroplane first flight, whichever occurs first, accomplish the following 

actions, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) 

A330-52-3083 or Airbus SB A340-52-4093, as applicable to the aeroplane 

type: 

(1.1) Identify the Part Number (P/N) and the serial number (S/N) of the 

Fwd and/or Aft cargo doors installed on aeroplane, as applicable to 

the aeroplane MSN, and 

(1.2) If a Fwd and/or Aft cargo door, identified as required by paragraph 

(1.1) of this AD, is fitted on an aeroplane MSN, as listed in 

Appendix 1 of this AD, replace the affected cargo door with a new 

or serviceable unit. 

(1.3) In case of discrepancy between the installed Fwd and/or Aft cargo 

doors (P/N, S/N) and the MSN listed in Appendix 1 of this AD, 

within 10 days after accomplishment of the inspection required by 

paragraph (1.1) of this AD, contact Airbus, specifying the P/N and 

S/N of the installed cargo door(s), to obtain further approved 

instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly. 

(2) A review of aeroplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of the 

inspection required by paragraph (1.1) of this AD, provided the P/N and 

S/N of the installed Fwd and aft cargo doors can be conclusively identified 

from that review. 

(3) From the effective date of this AD, do not install on any aeroplane a cargo 

door that was removed from an aeroplane as required by paragraph (1.2) 

of this AD. 

Ref. Publications : Airbus Service Bulletin A330-52-3083 original issue dated 31 May 2011 

Airbus Service Bulletin A340-52-4093 original issue dated 31 May 2011. 

The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD 

Remarks : 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. This AD was posted on 16 August 2011 as PAD 11-088 for consultation 

until 13 September 2011. No comments were received during the 

consultation period. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail ADs@easa.europa.eu. 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – EIAL, 

Fax: + 33 5 61 93 45 80 or + 33 5 61 93 44 51. 

E-mail: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com. 
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Appendix 1 – Part 1 of 3 

List of Fwd and Aft cargo doors (by P/N and S/N), as applicable to aeroplane MSN: 

MSN Forward P/N Aft P/N Forward S/N Aft S/N

796 F523-70550-116-00 UH1794

832 F523-72300-106-00 UH1830

840 F523-70550-116-00 UH1838

845 F523-70550-116-00 UH1843

849 F523-70550-116-00 UH1847

853 F523-70550-116-00 UH1851

855 F523-70550-116-00 UH1853

856 F523-70550-116-00 UH1854

861 F523-70550-116-00 UH1859

862 F523-70550-116-00 UH1860

866 F523-70550-116-00 UH1864

868 F523-70550-116-00 UH1866

871 F523-70550-116-00 UH1869

873 F523-70550-116-00 UH1906

876 F523-70550-116-00 UH1874

879 F523-70550-116-00 UH1877

882 F523-70550-116-00 UH1880

885 F523-70550-116-00 UH1882

887 F523-70550-116-00 UH1885

889 F523-70550-116-00 UH1887

891 F523-70550-116-00 UH1889
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Appendix 1 – Part 2 of 3 

List of Fwd and Aft cargo doors (by P/N and S/N), as applicable to aeroplane MSN:

MSN Forward P/N Aft P/N Forward S/N Aft S/N

892 F523-70550-116-00 UH1890

896 F523-70550-116-00 UH1894

898 F523-70550-116-00 UH1896

899 F523-70550-116-00 UH1898

903 F523-70550-116-00 UH1901

904 F523-70550-116-00 UH1902

905 F523-70550-116-00 UH1903

907 F523-70550-116-00 UH1905

913 F523-70550-116-00 UH1871

927 F523-72300-108-00 UH1925

930 F523-72300-108-00 UH1928

935 F523-70550-116-00 UH1933

936 F523-70550-116-00 UH1934

937 F523-70550-116-00 UH1935

940 F523-70550-116-00 UH1938

943 F523-70550-116-00 UH1941

944 F523-70550-116-00 UH1942

946 F523-70550-116-00 UH1944

949 F523-70550-116-00 UH1947

952 F523-72300-110-00 UH1950

954 F523-70550-116-00 UH1952

955 F523-70550-118-00 UH1953

964 F523-70550-118-00 UH1962

971 F523-70550-118-00 UH1969

975 F523-70550-118-00 UH1973

982 F523-70550-118-00 UH1980

983 F523-70550-118-00 UH1981

984 F523-70550-118-00 UH1982

985 F523-70550-118-00 UH1983

986 F523-70550-118-00 UH1984

988 F523-70550-118-00 UH1986

989 F523-70550-118-00 UH1987

990 F523-70550-118-00 UH1988

992 F523-70550-118-00 UH1990

994 F523-70550-118-00 UH1992

995 F523-70550-118-00 UH1993

997 F523-70550-120-00 UH1995
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Appendix 1 – Part 3 of 3 

List of Fwd and Aft cargo doors (by P/N and S/N), as applicable to aeroplane MSN: 

* = SAME S/N, BUT FOR DIFFERENT P/N

MSN Forward P/N Aft P/N Forward S/N Aft S/N

998 F523-70550-118-00 UH1996

999 F523-70550-120-00 UH1997

1001 F523-70550-120-00 UH1999

1002 F523-70550-120-00 UH2000

1003 F523-70550-120-00 UH2001

1006 F523-70550-120-00 UH2004

1007 F523-70550-120-00 UH2005

1009 F523-70550-120-00 UH2007

1010 F523-70550-120-00 UH2008

1011 F523-72300-114-00 UH2009

1012 F523-70550-120-00 F523-72300-112-00 UH2010 * UH2010 *

1013 F523-70550-120-00 F523-72300-112-00 UH2011 * UH2011 *

1014 F523-70550-120-00 UH2012

1015 F523-70550-120-00 UH2013

1016 F523-72300-112-00 UH2014

1018 F523-70550-120-00 UH2016

1020 F523-70550-120-00 F523-72300-112-00 UH2018 * UH2018 *

1022 F523-70550-122-00 UH2020

1023 F523-70550-120-00 F523-72300-112-00 UH2021 * UH2021 *

1026 F523-70550-120-00 F523-72300-112-00 UH2024 * UH2024 *

1028 F523-70550-120-00 UH2026

1029 F523-70550-120-00 UH2027

1037 F523-70550-122-00 UH2035

1045 F523-70550-122-00 UH2042

1049 F523-72300-114-00 UH62023

1052 F523-72300-114-00 UH62021

1053 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61079 UH62022

1055 F523-70550-122-00 UH2053

1058 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61090 UH62025

1060 F523-70550-122-00 UH61092

1061 F523-70550-122-00 UH61093

1065 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61094 UH62014

1066 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61095 UH62026

1067 F523-70550-122-00 UH61097

1071 F523-70550-122-00 UH61096

1072 F523-70550-122-00 UH61099

1073 F523-70550-122-00 UH61080

1074 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61081 UH62028

1075 F523-70550-122-00 UH61082

1077 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61078 UH62029

1080 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61083 UH62030

1082 F523-70550-122-00 F523-72300-114-00 UH61084 UH62031