EASA AD No : 2011-0177

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## 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 a ccomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may opera te an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with t he requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Ag ency [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) exemptio n]. 

### 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, A330-2 23, 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 spec ific 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 de grade 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.EASA AD No : 2011-0177

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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 fli ght cycles (FC) or 6 years since the aeroplane first flight, whichever oc curs first, accomplish the following actions, in accordance with the instru ctions 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 thos e 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 Bulleti n 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 tec hnical 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 A ft 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 UH1889EASA AD No : 2011-0177

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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 A ft 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 UH1995EASA AD No : 2011-0177

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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 A ft 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