# @A340 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. 

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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 DATE: May 31/11 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A340-52-4093 REVISION No.: 00 - May 31/11 Page: 1 6

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN 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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**CONF ALL

Z132

FR26 FR20 

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## 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



# MANDATORYMANDATORYMANDATORY
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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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN (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 DATE: May 31/11 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A340-52-4093 REVISION No.: 00 - May 31/11 Page: 3 6

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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

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FR26 FR20 

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## 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 DATE: May 31/11 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A340-52-4093 REVISION No.: 00 - May 31/11 Page: 10 6

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**CONF ALL

NO YES DOOR AFFECTED CARGO

NO FURTHER ACTION NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACE THE AFFECTED CARGO DOOR THE REPORT SHEET TO AIRBUS COMPLETE AND SEND

F_SB_524093_6_FAAA_01_05 IDENTIFY THE CARGO DOOR P/N AND S/N

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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

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN 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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Operator: Date: Name/Title: Please return this form to: AIRBUS CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte 31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE Attn : SEM4 Service Bulletins Management FAX : (33) 5 61 93 42 51 Or via your Resident Customer Support Office.

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