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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.

ATA SYSTEM: 27

TITLE: FLIGHT CONTROLS - TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

ACTUATOR - REPLACE THSA PN 47147-700 BY THSA PN 47172-530

**CONF ALL

MODIFICATIONS

MODIFICATION CLASSIFICATION

MAJOR None

MINOR 202802S32403

NOTE: As per EASA IR 21, a minor change is one that has no appreciable effect on the

mass, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics affecting the

airworthiness of the product. All other changes are major changes.

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

First delivered aircraft were equipped with Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) 47147

family which are no longer produced. THSA 47172 family is the current production standard.

This Service Bulletin covers the introduction of THSA PN 47172-530 in replacement of THSA PN

47147-700.

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin allows:

- Aircraft configuration evolution towards the current THSA family production standard,

- Anticipation on obsolescence of THSA 47147 family,

- Resolution of in-service issues encountered with THSA 47147 family (Technical Follow Up (TFU)

27.44.51.010).

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin cancels the inspection requirements of Service Bulletin No.

A340-27-4175.

GENERAL EVALUATION

EVALUATION TABLE

COMPLIANCE RECOMMENDED (1) CANCELS INSPECTION SB YES

POTENTIAL AD NO A/C OPERATION AFFECTED NO

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EVALUATION TABLE

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 recommended to be accomplished to prevent significant operational

disruptions.

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION

**CONF 001

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION TABLE

MATERIAL SET QTY PER

A/C

PRICE PER

A/C (USD)

MAIN PARTS

Equipment BFEA01 1 See SB THSA

**CONF 002

MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION TABLE

MATERIAL SET QTY PER

A/C

PRICE PER

A/C (USD)

MAIN PARTS

Equipment BFEA01 1 See SB THSA

EFFECTIVITY

**CONF ALL

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

47W 56W AAW AFR ALK ARG CCA CES CPA DGA DLH FIN GFA

HFY I2L IBE IRC KAC KNE LAN M3R MAU MDG MSR NMB PAL

QAF RJA S3R SAA SFB SLM SWR TAP THY UAE VCV VIR

CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin requires the prior or simultaneous accomplishment of the

following Service Bulletin(s) or the equivalent production modification(s):

Service Bulletin No. A340-27-4143

NOTE: Service Bulletin No.A340-27-4143 (FLIGHT CONTROLS - TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL

STABILIZER - INTRODUCE MODIFIED THSA (PN 47147-700)).

REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS

TFU 27.44.51.010

OEB None

AOT None

SIL None

LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED No

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SUMMARY

LIFE LIMIT None

OTHER None

NATURE OF THE WORK

AIRCRAFT NO

EQUIPMENT YES

HARD NO

SOFT NO

OBRM NO

MANPOWER

Task 274187-831-801-001: Modification

TOTAL MANHOURS 19.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 19.00

APPENDICES

None

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SUMMARY

**CONF ALL

FR87

FR80

Z311 Z312 − 

A

B

1CS

B

312AR

A

F_SB_274187_5_SAAA_01_00

Figure A-FSAAA - 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

ATA SYSTEM: 27

TITLE: FLIGHT CONTROLS - TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

ACTUATOR - REPLACE THSA PN 47147-700 BY THSA PN 47172-530

MODIFICATION No.: 202802S32403

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: This modification is applicable by Service Bulletin only.

(1) Models

340-211 340-212 340-213 340-311 340-312 340-313

(2) Effectivity by MSN

0002-0006 0009 0011 0013-0015 0018-0029 0031-0035 0038 0041 0043-0044

0046-0049 0051-0053 0056-0058 0061 0063 0074-0076 0078-0081 0084-0085

0088-0091 0093-0094 0101 0104 0114-0115 0117 0123 0125-0126 0128-0129 0131

0133-0137 0139 0141-0142 0145-0147 0149-0152 0154 0156-0161 0163-0164

0166-0170 0173-0176 0178-0180 0182 0185-0187 0190 0192-0194 0196-0197 0199

0201-0202 0204 0207-0208 0210 0212-0218 0220-0221 0225 0227-0228

(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.

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OPERATOR MSN

47W 0009

56W 0003 0011 0013 0015 0018 0019 0021

AAW 0151

AFR 0029 0078 0084 0186 0207

ALK 0032 0033 0034

ARG 0048 0063 0074 0080 0085 0093 0094 0123 0126 0128

CCA 0192 0199 0201

CES 0129 0131 0141 0161 0182

CPA 0136 0137 0142 0147 0157 0160 0208 0218 0220 0227 0228

DGA 0075 0081

DLH 0020 0024 0027 0028 0035 0052 0053 0056 0135 0158 0213

FIN 0058 0168 0174

GFA 0212 0215

HFY 0117 0133

I2L 0216

IBE 0005 0088 0125 0134 0145 0146 0170 0193 0217 0221

IRC 0002

KAC 0089 0090 0101 0104

KNE 0004

LAN 0167

M3R 0061

MAU 0076 0152 0194

MDG 0210

MSR 0156 0159 0178

NMB 0047 0051

PAL 0173 0176 0187 0196

QAF 0026

RJA 0014 0022 0038 0043

S3R 0204

SAA 0006 0197

SFB 0046

SLM 0049

SWR 0150 0154 0169 0175 0179

TAP 0041 0044 0079 0091

THY 0023 0025 0057 0115 0180

UAE 0139 0149 0163 0166 0185 0190 0202

VCV 0031

VIR 0114 0164 0214 0225

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(4) Configuration by MSN

MSN CONFIGURATION

0002 0003 0005 0013 0015 0020 0023 0024 0025 0027 0028

0029 0032 0033 0034 0035 0041 0044 0047 0048 0049 0051

0052 0053 0056 0057 0058 0076 0078 0079 0084 0088 0089

0090 0091 0093 0094 0101 0104 0114 0115 0117 0123 0125

0126 0128 0129 0131 0133 0134 0135 0136 0137 0139 0141

0142 0145 0146 0147 0149 0150 0152 0154 0157 0158 0160

0161 0163 0164 0166 0167 0168 0169 0170 0173 0174 0175

0176 0179 0180 0182 0185 0186 0187 0190 0192 0193 0194

0196 0197 0199 0201 0202 0207 0208 0210 0212 0213 0214

0215 0216 0217 0218 0220 0221 0225 0227 0228

002

0004 0006 0009 0011 0014 0018 0019 0021 0022 0026 0031

0038 0043 0046 0061 0063 0074 0075 0080 0081 0085 0151

0156 0159 0178 0204

001

(5) Configuration definition

**CONF 001

Config. 001 is valid for Standard 2 (ST2) and Standard 5 (ST5) aircraft.

**CONF 002

Config. 002 is valid for Standard 1 (ST1) and Standard 4 (ST4) aircraft.

(6) Material Effectivity

MATERIAL QTY PER A/C SEE NOTES

Equipment BFEA01 1

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin requires the prior or simultaneous accomplishment of

the following Service Bulletin(s) or the equivalent production modification(s):

Service Bulletin No. A340-27-4143

NOTE: Service Bulletin No.A340-27-4143 (FLIGHT CONTROLS - TRIMMABLE

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER - INTRODUCE MODIFIED THSA (PN

47147-700)).

C. REASON

(1) History

First delivered aircraft were equipped with Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator

(THSA) 47147 family which are no longer produced. THSA 47172 family is the current

production standard.

(2) Objective/Action

This Service Bulletin covers the introduction of THSA PN 47172-530 in replacement of

THSA PN 47147-700.

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(3) Advantages

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin allows:

- Aircraft configuration evolution towards the current THSA family production

standard,

- Anticipation on obsolescence of THSA 47147 family,

- Resolution of in-service issues encountered with THSA 47147 family (Technical

Follow Up (TFU) 27.44.51.010).

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin cancels the inspection requirements of Service

Bulletin No. A340-27-4175.

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

None

D. DESCRIPTION

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :

**CONF 001

Task 274187-831-801-001: Modification

(1) Remove the THSA.

(2) Install the THSA.

**CONF 002

Task 274187-831-801-001: Modification

(1) Remove the THSA.

(2) Install the THSA.

**CONF ALL

E. COMPLIANCE

(1) Classification

RECOMMENDED: Service Bulletin recommended to be accomplished to prevent

significant operational disruptions.

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin is recommended at the earliest opportunity

where manpower and facilities are available.

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F. APPROVAL

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

Organization 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 274187-831-801-001: Modification

Get Access 1.00

On Aircraft

Remove the THSA. 8.00

Install the THSA. 8.00

Tests 1.00

Close-Up 1.00

TOTAL MANHOURS 19.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 19.00

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

**CONF 001

The weight and balance estimates given in this Service Bulletin are based on the

Manufacturer’s Empty Weight (MEW) and do not include operator item’s. For the definition of

MEW and operator’s items refer to Weight and Balance Manual (WBM) Chapter 1-00-07.

Manufacturers Empty Weight +2.2 KG (+4.8501 LB)

Effect on Balance +134.2 KGM (+970.668 LB.FT )

**CONF 002

The weight and balance estimates given in this Service Bulletin are based on the

Manufacturer’s Empty Weight (MEW) and do not include operator item’s. For the definition of

MEW and operator’s items refer to Weight and Balance Manual (WBM) Chapter 1-00-07.

Manufacturers Empty Weight +2.2 KG (+4.8501 LB)

Effect on Balance +143 KGM (+1034.319 LB.FT )

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**CONF ALL

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not Changed

J. REFERENCES

**CONF 001

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-34-24 27-44-51

ATA Common Support Data Dictionary (CSDD),

Chapter 2

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

Service Bulletin (SB) A340-27-4143

Weight and Balance Manual (WBM) Weight and Balance Manual

(WBM) Chapter 1-00-07

**CONF 002

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 12-34-24 27-44-51

ATA Common Support Data Dictionary (CSDD),

Chapter 2

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

Service Bulletin (SB) A340-27-4143

Weight and Balance Manual (WBM) Weight and Balance Manual

(WBM) Chapter 1-00-07

**CONF ALL

K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED

Aircraft Wiring List (AWL)

Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 27-44-04

L. INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY

**CONF 001

DESCRIPTION OLD PART N ̊ NEW PART N ̊ INT MIXABILITY SEE

NOTES

THS Actuator 47147-700 47172-530 01 Not

Applicable

NOTE: For definitions of interchangeability codes in column INT., refer to ATA

Common Support Data Dictionary (CSDD), Chapter 2.

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**CONF 002

DESCRIPTION OLD PART N ̊ NEW PART N ̊ INT MIXABILITY SEE

NOTES

THS Actuator 47147-700 47172-530 01 Not

Applicable

NOTE: For definitions of interchangeability codes in column INT., refer to ATA

Common Support Data Dictionary (CSDD), Chapter 2.

**CONF ALL

M. SPARES

THS Actuator 47147-700

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

**CONF ALL

A. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

(1) Procurement Addresses

Vendor parts are to be procured from :

Equipment BFEA01 UTC AEROSPACE

13 Avenue de l’eguillette

ST-OUEN L’AUMONE

95310

FRANCE

Tel: (33) 1 34 32 63 00

Fax: (33) 1 34 32 63 10

(2) Price and Availability

No AIRBUS kit will be provided.

Procurement terms for the equipment must be negotiated with the equipment supplier.

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

(1) Consumable Materials

NOTE: To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to use the expendable

parts listed in AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801.

(2) Components

None

(3) Equipment

Equipment BFEA01

ITEM NEW PART N ̊ QTY (UM) KEYWORD ITEM OLD PART N ̊ INT SEE

NOTES

47172-530 1 ACTUATOR 47147-700 01 (1)

NOTE: For definitions of interchangeability codes in column INT., refer to ATA

Common Support Data Dictionary (CSDD), Chapter 2.

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NOTE (1): The above list of components is not an AIRBUS Kit, the required parts

shall be ordered as necessary through the given channel.

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 the tools listed

in AMM Task 27-44-51-000-801 and AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801.

(3) Special Tools

None

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Task 274187-831-801-001 - Modification

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

Zone

From 311 to 312

Modified FIN

1CS

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 19.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 19.00

**CONF 002

Zone

From 311 to 312

Modified FIN

1CS

Manpower

TOTAL MANHOURS 19.00

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 19.00

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**CONF ALL

A. GENERAL

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 274187-839-001-001 - Administrative

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

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

Service Bulletin.

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 274187-839-001-001 - Administrative

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

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

Service Bulletin.

**CONF ALL

B. PREPARATION

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 274187-941-001-001 - Job Set-up

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 12-34-24-860-002

Task 27-44-51-000-801

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

12-34-24-860-002).

(b) Do the Job Set-up procedure as described in the removal of the THSA (FIN 1CS),

refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-000-801.

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 274187-941-001-001 - Job Set-up

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

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References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 12-34-24-860-002

Task 27-44-51-000-801

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

12-34-24-860-002).

(b) Do the Job Set-up procedure as described in the removal of the THSA (FIN 1CS),

refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-000-801.

**CONF ALL

C. PROCEDURE

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 274187-020-001-001 - Remove the THSA.

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 311

To 312

Manpower Resources

Manhours 8.00

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 8.00

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-000-801

(a) Remove:

Refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-000-801

FIN 1CS

1 THS Actuator 47147-700

(2) Subtask 274187-420-001-001 - Install the THSA.

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 311

To 312

Manpower Resources

Manhours 8.00

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 8.00

Skills NON SPECIFIC

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Material necessary to do the job

Equipment BFEA01

ITEM NEW PART N ̊ QTY (UM) KEYWORD SEE

NOTES

47172-530 1 ACTUATOR (1)

NOTE (1): The above list of components is not an AIRBUS Kit, the required parts

shall be ordered as necessary through the given channel.

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-400-801

(a) Install:

Refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801

FIN 1CS

1 THS Actuator 47172-530

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 274187-020-001-001 - Remove the THSA.

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 311

To 312

Manpower Resources

Manhours 8.00

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 8.00

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-000-801

(a) Remove:

Refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-000-801

FIN 1CS

1 THS Actuator 47147-700

(2) Subtask 274187-420-001-001 - Install the THSA.

Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location

From 311

To 312

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Manpower Resources

Manhours 8.00

Minimum number of person 2

Subtask elapsed time 8.00

Skills NON SPECIFIC

Material necessary to do the job

Equipment BFEA01

ITEM NEW PART N ̊ QTY (UM) KEYWORD SEE

NOTES

47172-530 1 ACTUATOR (1)

NOTE (1): The above list of components is not an AIRBUS Kit, the required parts

shall be ordered as necessary through the given channel.

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-400-801

(a) Install:

Refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801

FIN 1CS

1 THS Actuator 47172-530

**CONF ALL

D. TEST

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 274187-700-001-001 - Testing

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-400-801

(a) Remove the safety clips and/or tags and close/unlock the circuit breakers as

specified after the installation of the THSA (FIN 1CS), refer to AMM Task

27-44-51-400-801.

(b) Do the Test procedure as specified after the installation of the THSA (FIN 1CS),

refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801.

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**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 274187-700-001-001 - Testing

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-400-801

(a) Remove the safety clips and/or tags and close/unlock the circuit breakers as

specified after the installation of the THSA (FIN 1CS), refer to AMM Task

27-44-51-400-801.

(b) Do the Test procedure as specified after the installation of the THSA (FIN 1CS),

refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801.

**CONF ALL

E. CLOSE-UP

**CONF 001

(1) Subtask 274187-942-001-001 - Close-up

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-400-801

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

equipment.

(b) Do the Close-Up procedure as described in the installation of the THSA (FIN 1CS),

refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801.

(c) Restore the systems and the aircraft to normal operating condition.

**CONF 002

(1) Subtask 274187-942-001-001 - Close-up

Manpower Resources

Skills NON SPECIFIC

References

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-44-51-400-801

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

equipment.

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(b) Do the Close-Up procedure as described in the installation of the THSA (FIN 1CS),

refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801.

(c) Restore the systems and the aircraft to normal operating condition.

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REPORTING SHEET

TITLE: FLIGHT CONTROLS - TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

ACTUATOR - REPLACE THSA PN 47147-700 BY THSA PN 47172-530

MODIFICATION No.: 202802S32403

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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:

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Operator comments:

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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):

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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

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Planning Material Instructions

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