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SERVICE BULLETIN

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: 52

TITLE: DOORS - CARGO DOORS - INSPECTION OF FWD CARGO DOOR FOR

NON CONFORMITY

**CONF ALL

MODIFICATIONS

None

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

Investigations have shown that an identified batch of cargo doors might have deviations in quality, such

as irregular bore holes, improper application of sealant and paint or cleanliness. These deviations are

related to the quality of the door structure. AIRBUS have decided to inspect the in-service aircraft with

potentially affected forward (FWD) cargo door delivered since end of 2006.

This Service Bulletin details the procedure to inspect the cargo door for non-conformity of the door

structure with the specification requirements. Non-conformity leads to the replacement of the cargo

door.

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin ensures the conformity of the cargo door structure with the

specification requirements.

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

COST SAVING NO LROPS AFFECTED NO

STRUCTURAL LIFE EXTN NO VENDOR SB INVOLVED NO

NOTE (1): Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION

No Material

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SUMMARY

EFFECTIVITY

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

SVW

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS

TFU None

OEB None

AOT None

SIL None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED No

LIFE LIMIT None

OTHER OIT 999.0016/10

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT YES

EQUIPMENT NO

HARD NO

SOFT NO

OBRM NO

MANPOWER

Task 524093-832-848-001: Inspection

TOTAL MANHOURS 0.75

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 0.75

APPENDICES

None

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SUMMARY

**CONF ALL

Z132

FR26

FR20

A

A

SERIAL NUMBER TO BE INSPECTED

PART NUMBER AND

F_SB_524093_6_SAAA_01_01

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: 52

TITLE: DOORS - CARGO DOORS - INSPECTION OF FWD CARGO DOOR FOR

NON CONFORMITY

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

(1) Models

340-313

(2) Effectivity by MSN

0955

(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

SVW 0955

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(4) Configuration by MSN

MSN CONFIGURATION

0955 001

(5) Configuration definition

**CONF 001

Config. 001 is valid for all the aircraft given in the effectivity of this Service Bulletin as a

standard configuration.

(6) Material Effectivity

No Material Set

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

None

C. REASON

(1) History

Investigations have shown that an identified batch of cargo doors might have deviations

in quality, such as irregular bore holes, improper application of sealant and paint or

cleanliness. These deviations are related to the quality of the door structure. AIRBUS

have decided to inspect the in-service aircraft with potentially affected forward (FWD)

cargo door delivered since end of 2006.

(2) Objective/Action

This Service Bulletin details the procedure to inspect the cargo door for non-conformity

of the door structure with the specification requirements. Non-conformity leads to the

replacement of the cargo door.

(3) Advantages

The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin ensures the conformity of the cargo door

structure with the specification requirements.

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

None

D. DESCRIPTION

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :

Task 524093-832-848-001: Inspection

(1) Inspect the FWD cargo door for non-conformity of the cargo door structure with the

specification requirements

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E. COMPLIANCE

(1) Classification

MANDATORY: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

This Service Bulletin has been classified Mandatory. It is expected that an Airworthiness

Directive (AD) published by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will be issued

to confirm this classification. It is anticipated that the AD will confirm the thresholds

given below but reference should be made to the AD for confirmation of the mandated

accomplishment timescale.

Table 1, Config. 001 - cargo door general visual inspection for non-conformity of the cargo door

structure with the specification requirements

Condition Action Compliance time

(Whichever occurs first)

All aircraft Identify the Part Number (PN)

and the Serial Number (SN) on

the identification plate of the

forward cargo door

Within 7400 FC

OR

within 6 years

from aircraft first flight

Cargo door identified as PN

F523-70550-118-00 and SN

UH1953

Replace the cargo door with a

serviceable door

Within 7400 FC

OR

within 6 years

from aircraft first flight

Cargo door PN not identified as

F523-70550-118-00 and SN not

identified as UH1953

Contact AIRBUS and follow their

instructions

Within 3 months from the

inspection

F. APPROVAL

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

Organisation Approval No. EASA.21J.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.

Task 524093-832-848-001: Inspection

Get Access 0.25

On Aircraft

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Task 524093-832-848-001: Inspection

Inspect the FWD cargo door for non-conformity of the

cargo door structure with the specification requirements

0.25

Close-Up 0.25

TOTAL MANHOURS 0.75

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 0.75

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not Changed

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not Changed

J. REFERENCES

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-34-24 52-31-11 52-36-00

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

K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED

None

L. INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY

Not Applicable

M. SPARES

None

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

**CONF ALL

A. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

(1) Procurement Addresses

Customers with aircraft shown in the effectivity of this Service Bulletin should send a

purchase order to AIRBUS. Quote the number of this Service Bulletin. The address is:

AIRBUS Material, Logistics and Suppliers

Weg beim Jaeger 150

D-22335 Hamburg

Germany

For ordering by internet: http://spares.airbus.com

For ordering modification kits by fax: +49 40 50 76 25 90

For ordering of single spares by fax: +49 40 50 76 40 12

(2) Price and Availability

No AIRBUS kit will be provided. Parts required to accomplish this Service Bulletin are to

be purchased by a Spares Purchase Order.

B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

Affected cargo doors whose part numbers and serial numbers are listed in this Service

Bulletin, AIRBUS will provide the replacement doors at no charge, and will credit the

manhours for the correction at the agreed in-house warranty labor rate. Claims for

reimbursement of door painting costs will also be accepted. All claims should be sent not later

than 90 days after completion of the last affected aircraft of your fleet.

C. LIST OF COMPONENTS

No Kit

D. LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED

None

E. PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR

None

F. TOOLING

None

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Task 524093-832-848-001 - 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

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 0.75

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 0.75

A. GENERAL

(1) Subtask 524093-910-201-001 - Standard Practices

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

(a) The purpose of flow charts are for information only to show the various

Inspection/Repair phases described in this Service Bulletin.

(2) Subtask 524093-839-201-001 - Administrative

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

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

Service Bulletin.

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B. PREPARATION

(1) Subtask 524093-941-201-001 - Job Set-up

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 12-34-24-860-802

52-36-00, Page Block 001

(a) Make sure that the aircraft is electrically grounded (Refer to AMM Task

12-34-24-860-802).

(b) Put access platform(s) in position at the FWD cargo door.

(c) Open the FWD cargo door (Refer to AMM 52-36-00, Page Block 001).

C. PROCEDURE

(1) Subtask 524093-832-201-001 - Inspect the FWD cargo door for non-conformity of

the cargo door structure with the specification requirements

Manpower Resources

Manhours 0.25

Minimum number of person 1

Subtask elapsed time 0.25

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 52-31-11, Page Block 401

Fig. A-GBAAA

Cargo door PN and SN identification

Sheet 01

Fig. A-GFAAA

Flow Chart

Sheet 01

Fig. A-GRAAA

Report sheet

Sheet 01

(a) On the FWD cargo door, identify the cargo door PN and SN as given in the Flow

Chart Fig. A-GFAAA Sheet 01 and as shown on Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01.

(b) If the cargo door PN is identified as F523-70550-118-00 and SN is identified as

UH1953, replace the cargo door with a serviceable door (Refer to AMM 52-31-11,

Page Block 401).

(c) If the cargo door PN is not identified as F523-70550-118-00 and SN is not identified

as UH1953, report the identified cargo door PN and SN to AIRBUS. Use the report

sheet Fig. A-GRAAA Sheet 01.

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D. TEST

None

E. CLOSE-UP

(1) Subtask 524093-942-201-001 - Close-up

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 52-36-00, Page Block 001

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

equipment.

(b) Close the FWD cargo door (Refer to AMM 52-36-00, Page Block 001).

(c) Remove the access platform(s) from the FWD cargo door.

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**CONF ALL

Z132

FR26

FR20

A

A

B

A/C

MFR PN

DESCR.

SER. N°

MFG DATE

UH1953

PART NUMBER TO BE INSPECTED

F523−70550−118−00

SERIAL NUMBER 

TO BE INSPECTED

B

F_SB_524093_6_BAAA_01_03

Figure A-GBAAA - Sheet 01

Cargo door PN and SN identification

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**CONF ALL

NO YES DOOR AFFECTED

CARGO

NO FURTHER ACTION NECESSARY

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS

SERVICE BULLETIN

REPLACE THE AFFECTED 

THE REPORT SHEET TO AIRBUS CARGO DOOR

COMPLETE AND SEND

F_SB_524093_6_FAAA_01_05

IDENTIFY THE 

CARGO DOOR P/N AND S/N

Figure A-GFAAA - Sheet 01

Flow Chart

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**CONF ALL

REPORT SHEET

SERVICE BULLETIN NO:

DATE OF INSPECTION:

A/C MSN:

FLIGHT CYCLES:

FLIGHT HOURS:

CARGO DOORS

A340−52−4093

AIRBUS DEPARTMENT SEES3

CUSTOMER SERVICE ENGINEERING 

1 ROND POINT MAURICE BELLONTE

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX

FRANCE

Please send reporting sheet to:

FAX +33 (0)5 61 93 36 14

FWD

CARGO DOOR

CARGO DOOR AFFECTED

REPLACEMENT

YES NO

F_SB_524093_6_RAAA_01_03

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF REPLACEMENT

REMARKS:

PART NUMBER

Figure A-GRAAA - Sheet 01

Report sheet

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REPORTING SHEET

TITLE: DOORS - CARGO DOORS - INSPECTION OF FWD CARGO DOOR FOR

NON CONFORMITY

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

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE

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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QUALITY PERCEPTION FORM

Use this form to tell us what is your perception of the quality of this Service Bulletin. The reported data

that you provide us will be used to analyse areas of difficulties and to take corrective action to further

improve the quality of our Service Bulletins.

We thank you for the time you have taken in completing this form.

(Please rate on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest score)

- Quality rating of this SB 4321

- Quality rating of the Accomplishment Instructions 4321

- Quality rating of the Illustrations 4321

- Is this SB easy to understand ? Y/N

If you have had difficulties in the accomplishment of this SB please quote below the area(s) and give a

short description of the issue.

Planning Material Instructions

X Effectivity X Kit content X Preparation

X Reason X List of Materials Operator Supplied X Mod/Inspection

X Manpower X Industry support X Test

X References X Re-identification X Close-Up

X Publication X Tooling X Illustrations

Comments:

Operator: Date:

Name/Title:

Please return this form to:

AIRBUS

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE

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