# @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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### TITLE: FUSELAGE - INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE SKIN PANELS **CONF ALL MODIFICATIONS None REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES Following changes in the Apr 01/13 revision of the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) for A340 aircraft, and with regards to previously embodied SRM Repairs, AIRBUS now requires operators to apply specific actions listed in this Service Bulletin. This Service Bulletin is issued to instruct operators to examine their records and take the applicable corrective action when necessary. Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will contribute to maintain the structural integrity of the fuselage skin panels. 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 EFFECTIVITY This Service Bulletin is applicable to this (these) operator(s) : DATE: Dec 15/14 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A340-53-4224 REVISION No.: 00 - Dec 15/14 Page: 1 6

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN SUMMARY 06Y 15R 15T 31V 36V 56W 74W 83V 98X ABD AFR AIB ALD ALK ARG BOE CAL CCA CPA DGA DLH F2I FIN GAF HFY I2L IBE IRM KAC LAN M3R MAU MDG MSR PAL PUE QAF RJA S3R SAA SAS SFB SLM SVW SWR TAP THT THY UAE VCV VIR XAX CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS None REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS TFU None OEB None AOT None SIL None LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED No LIFE LIMIT None OTHER None NATURE OF THE WORK AIRCRAFT YES EQUIPMENT NO HARD NO SOFT NO OBRM NO MANPOWER **CONF 001 Task 534224-832-848-001: Inspection TOTAL MANHOURS 1.00 ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.00 **CONF 002 Task 534224-832-848-001: Inspection TOTAL MANHOURS 1.00 ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.00 APPENDICES **CONF ALL None

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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



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### TITLE: FUSELAGE - INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE SKIN PANELS 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 340-211 340-212 340-213 340-311 340-312 340-313 (2) Effectivity by MSN 0002 0004 0006 0009 0014 0020 0022-0026 0029 0031-0035 0038 0041 0043-0044 0046-0047 0049 0051-0053 0056-0058 0061 0063 0074-0076 0078-0081 0084-0085 0089-0091 0093-0094 0101 0104 0114-0115 0117 0123 0125-0126 0128 0131 0134-0137 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 0207-0208 0210 0212-0218 0220-0221 0227-0228 0233 0236-0237 0242-0243 0245-0246 0252 0257 0260 0263-0264 0268 0270 0273-0274 0278 0280 0282 0292 0297 0302 0304 0307 0310 0318-0319 0321 0325 0327 0329 0331-0332 0335 0347 0352 0354-0355 0359 0363 0367 0373-0374 0377-0379 0381 0385 0387 0390 0395 0399 0402 0406 0411 0413 0415 0424 0429-0430 0433-0435 0438 0442 0446-0447 0450 0459 0467 0470 0474 0483 0528 0538 0541 0544-0546 0554 0556 0559 0561-0562 0582 0585 0590 0598 0643 0646 0651 0668 0793 0800 0835 0844 0921 0938 0955

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN (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 06Y 0139 0149 15R 0151 15T 0009 31V 0093 36V 0024 0052 56W 0006 74W 0047 0051 83V 0216 0280 0292 98X 0429 ABD 0210 AFR 0029 0078 0084 0186 0207 0237 0245 0246 0260 0307 0310 0377 0399 AIB 0131 0141 0161 0182 0192 0199 ALD 0159 0178 ALK 0032 0033 0034 0367 0374 0381 ARG 0085 0094 0123 0126 0128 0170 0193 0373 BOE 0554 CAL 0402 0406 0411 0415 0433 0541 CCA 0201 0242 0243 0264 CPA 0136 0137 0142 0147 0157 0160 0208 0218 0220 0227 0228 DGA 0075 0081 DLH 0035 0053 0135 0158 0213 0233 0252 0297 0304 0321 0325 0327 0335 0347 0352 0354 0379 0390 0434 0447 F2I 0063 0074 0080 0257 FIN 0058 0168 0174 0835 0844 0921 0938 GAF 0274 0355 HFY 0117 0190 0202 I2L 0164 IBE 0125 0134 0145 0146 0217 0221 0329 0483 IRM 0002 0020 0056 0282 KAC 0089 0090 0101 0104 LAN 0359 0363 0442 M3R 0061 MAU 0076 0152 0194 0268 0793 0800 MDG 0319 MSR 0156 PAL 0173 0176 0187 0196 0302 0318 0332 0387 0459 0474 PUE 0212 0215 QAF 0026 0528 RJA 0014 0022 0038 0043
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OPERATOR MSN S3R 0004 SAA 0197 0378 0544 0582 0590 0643 0646 0651 SAS 0167 0413 0424 0430 0435 0450 0467 0470 SFB 0046 SLM 0049 SVW 0955 SWR 0150 0154 0169 0175 0179 0263 0538 0545 0546 0556 0559 0561 0562 0585 0598 TAP 0041 0044 0079 0091 THT 0385 0395 0438 0446 0668 THY 0023 0025 0057 0115 0180 0270 0331 UAE 0163 0166 0185 0236 VCV 0031 VIR 0114 0214 XAX 0273 0278 (4) Configuration by MSN MSN CONFIGURATION 0002 0004 0006 0009 0014 0020 0022 0023 0024 0025 0026 0029 0031 0032 0033 0034 0035 0038 0041 0043 0044 0046 0047 0049 0051 0052 0053 0056 0057 0058 0061 0063 0074 0075 0076 0078 0079 0080 0081 0084 0085 0089 0090 0091 0093 0094 0101 0104 0114 0115 0117 0123 0125 0126 0128 0131 0134 0135 0136 0137 0139 0141 0142 0145 0146 0147 0149 0150 0151 0152 0154 0156 0157 0158 0159 0160 0161 0163 0164 0166 0167 0168 0169 0170 0173 0174 0175 0176 0178 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 0227 0228 0233 0236 0237 0242 0243 0245 0246 0252 0257 0260 0263 0264 0268 0270 0273 0274 0278 0280 0282 0292 0297 0302 0304 0307 0310 0318 0319 0321 0325 0327 0329 0331 0332 0335 0347 0352 0354 0355 0359 0363 0367 0373 0374 0377 0378 0379 0381 0385 0387 0390 0395 0399 0402 0406 0411 0413 0415 0424 0429 0430 0433 0434 0435 0438 0442 0446 0447 0450 0459 0467 0470 0474 0483 0528 0538 0541 0545 0546 0554 0556 0559 0561 0562 001

0544 0582 0585 0590 0598 0643 0646 0651 0668 0793 0800 0835 0844 0921 0938 0955 002 (5) Configuration definition **CONF 001 Config. 001 is valid for aircraft in the effectivity of this Service Bulletin that have not embodied Modification No. 49144S16279. **CONF 002 Config. 002 is valid for aircraft in the effectivity of this Service Bulletin that have embodied Modification No. 49144S16279. DATE: Dec 15/14 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A340-53-4224 REVISION No.: 00 - Dec 15/14 Page: 3 6

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN (6) Material Effectivity None B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS None C. REASON (1) History Following changes in the Apr 01/13 revision of the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) for A340 aircraft, and with regards to previously embodied SRM Repairs, AIRBUS now requires operators to apply specific actions listed in this Service Bulletin. (2) Objective/Action This Service Bulletin is issued to instruct operators to examine their records and take the applicable corrective action when necessary. (3) Advantages Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will contribute to maintain the structural integrity of the fuselage skin panels. (4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences None D. DESCRIPTION To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to : **CONF 001 Task 534224-832-848-001: Inspection (1) Do a check of the Aircraft Records **CONF 002 Task 534224-832-848-001: Inspection (1) Do a check of the Aircraft Records **CONF ALL E. COMPLIANCE (1) Classification MANDATORY: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN (2) Accomplishment Timescale Table 01, Config. 001 - A340-200 and A340-300 SRM Update of the Fuselage Skin Doubler Repairs Compliance time (Whichever occurs first/later) Condition Action Threshold Grace period Repetitive interval
All Aircraft Check the Aircraft records and identify the skin repairs performed as per the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) in the following areas: Nose forward fuselage (Section 11/12) - lower shell panels below

stringers 31 LH and 31 RH - lateral and upper panels

between Frame (FR) 10 and 18 except panel junction at stringer 9 between FR 10 and 13 - skin panels between

FR 18 and 19, below stringers 43 LH/RH Center fuselage (Section 15): - skin panels between FR

38 and 53.3 - skin panels between FR

53.3 and 54 below stringers 31 LH/RH Forward and rear fuselage (Sections 13, 14, 14A, 15A and 16 thru 18): - skin panels between FR

18 and 19 above Stringer 43 LH/RH - skin panels between FR

19 and 38 - skin panels between FR

53.3 and 54 above stringer 31 LH/RH - skin panels between FR

54 and 80 For repairs in the Nose forward and center fuselage: - 24 months from

September 2014. See Note (*) For repairs in the forward and rear fuselage: - 12 months from

September 2014 (applicable for aircraft WVs000 series only) or - 24 months from

September 2014 (applicable for aircraft WVs020 series only) See Note (*) None None

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Table 01, Config. 001 - A340-200 and A340-300 SRM Update of the Fuselage Skin Doubler Repairs Compliance time (Whichever occurs first/later) Condition Action Threshold Grace period Repetitive interval Existing repair is covered by a SRM version prior to April 2013 revision and located on nose forward fuselage or center fuselage Update the recorded inspection threshold and interval in line with the value given in the April 2013 or subsequent SRM revisions As soon as possible before September 2016. See Note (***) None None

Existing repairs covered by a SRM version prior to April 2013 revision, located on the forward and rear fuselage but no longer covered in the current SRM (i.e.: SRM Figure inactivated or the repair in an excluded area) Contact Airbus with a detailed repair report for specific assessment As soon as possible before September 2015 or September 2016 (for aircraft WVs 020 series only) See note (**) None None

Existing repair covered by a SRM version prior to April 2013 revision, located on the forward and rear fuselage and still covered in the current SRM (i.e.: SRM Figure not inactive and the repair is not in an excluded area) Check if the structure underneath the skin (frames or stringers) has been repaired As soon as possible before September 2015 or September 2016 (for aircraft WVs 020 series only) See note (***) None None

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Table 01, Config. 001 - A340-200 and A340-300 SRM Update of the Fuselage Skin Doubler Repairs Compliance time (Whichever occurs first/later) Condition Action Threshold Grace period Repetitive interval Existing repairs covered by a SRM version prior to April 2013 revision, located on the forward and rear fuselage, still covered in the current SRM (i.e.: SRM Figure not inactive and the repair not in an excluded area) and without any structural repair underneath the skin. Update the recorded inspection threshold and intervals in line with the values given in the April 2013 or subsequent SRM revisions As soon as possible before September 2015 or September 2016 (for aircraft WVs 020 series only) See note (***) None None

Existing Repairs covered by a SRM version prior to April 2013 revision, located on the forward and rear fuselage, still covered in the current SRM (i.e.: SRM Figure not inactive and the repair not in an excluded area) and with a structural repair underneath the skin Contact Airbus with a detailed repair report for specific assessment As soon as possible before September 2015 or September 2016 (for aircraft WVs 020 series only) See note (**) None None

No existing repair covered by an SRM version prior to April 2013 revision No further action necessary within this Service Bulletin None None None

NOTE: (*): It is recommended to check records within 6 months after SB issue date. NOTE: (**): It is recommended to contact AIRBUS 6 months before end of the compliance time. NOTE: (***): Any new repair inspection instruction following this update can be achieved at the customers convenience: DATE: Dec 15/14 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A340-53-4224 REVISION No.: 00 - Dec 15/14 Page: 7 6

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN - at anytime within the SB compliance time but no later than any existing repair inspection already scheduled before update - as per the new inspection instruction updated following this SB Only the schedule of the updated inspection instruction is required to close the SB, not the inspection itself. Table 01, Config. 002 - A340-300 SRM Update of the Fuselage Skin Doubler Repairs Compliance time (Whichever occurs first/later) Condition Action Threshold Grace period Repetitive interval
All Aircraft Check the Aircraft records and identify the skin repairs performed as per the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) in the following areas: Nose forward fuselage (Section 11/12) - lower shell panels below

stringers 31 LH and 31 RH - lateral and upper panels

between FR 10 and 18 except panel junction at stringer 9 between FR 10 and 13 - skin panels between

FR 18 and 19, below stringers 43 LH/RH Center fuselage (Section 15): - skin panels between FR

38 and 53.3 - skin panels between FR

53.3 and 54 below stringers 31 LH/RH 24 months from September 2014. See Note (*) None None

Existing repair is covered by a SRM version prior to April 2013 revision and located on the nose forward fuselage or center fuselage Update the recorded inspection threshold and interval in line with the value given in the April 2013 or subsequent SRM revisions. As soon as possible before September 2016. See Note (**) None None

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Table 01, Config. 002 - A340-300 SRM Update of the Fuselage Skin Doubler Repairs Compliance time (Whichever occurs first/later) Condition Action Threshold Grace period Repetitive interval No existing repair covered by an SRM version prior to April 2013 revision No further action necessary within this Service Bulletin None None None

NOTE: (*): It is recommended to check records within 6 months after SB issue date. NOTE: (**): Any new repair inspection instruction following this update can be achieved at the customers convenience: - at anytime within the SB compliance time but no later than any existing repair inspection already scheduled before update - as per the new inspection instruction updated following this SB Only the schedule of the updated inspection instruction is required to close the SB, not the inspection itself. 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 and date given but reference should be made to the AD for confirmation of the mandated accomplishment timescale. 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. **CONF 001 Task 534224-832-848-001: Inspection On Aircraft DATE: Dec 15/14 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A340-53-4224 REVISION No.: 00 - Dec 15/14 Page: 9 6

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Task 534224-832-848-001: Inspection Do a check of the Aircraft Records 1.00 TOTAL MANHOURS 1.00 ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.00 **CONF 002 Task 534224-832-848-001: Inspection On Aircraft Do a check of the Aircraft Records 1.00 TOTAL MANHOURS 1.00 ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.00 **CONF ALL H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE Not Changed I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA Not Changed J. REFERENCES **CONF 001 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 53-00-11 53-11-11 53-31-11 **CONF 002 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 53-11-11 53-31-11 **CONF ALL 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 No Material Set 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 None E. PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR None F. TOOLING None

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS Task 534224-832-848-001 - Inspection NOTE : The accomplishment instructions of this Service Bulletin include procedures given in other documents or in other sections of the Service Bulletin. When the words "refer to" are used and the operator has a procedure accepted by the local authority he belongs to, the accepted alternative procedure can be used. When the words "in accordance with" are used then the given procedure must be followed. NOTE: Manual titles given in the accomplishment instructions are referred to by acronyms. Refer to paragraph 1.J., References, for the definition of acronyms. NOTE: This Service Bulletin is classified mandatory or expected to be classified mandatory by an Airworthiness Directive (AD). The paragraphs 3.C. and 3.D. in these accomplishment instructions are Required for Compliance (RC) and must be done to comply with the AD. Other paragraphs are recommended and may be deviated from, done as part of other actions or done with accepted methods different from those given in the Service Bulletin, as long as the RC paragraphs can be done and the aircraft can be put back into a serviceable condition. NOTE: The purpose of flow charts is to supplement the information given in the Procedure and Compliance paragraphs and not to serve as the primary source for tasks or compliance times given in this Service Bulletin. Task Associated Data **CONF 001 Manpower TOTAL MANHOURS 1.00 ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.00 **CONF 002 Manpower TOTAL MANHOURS 1.00 ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 1.00 **CONF ALL A. GENERAL **CONF 001 (1) Subtask 534224-839-201-001 - 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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**CONF 002 (1) Subtask 534224-839-201-001 - Administrative Manpower Resources Skills NON SPECIFIC Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have done all the work given in this Service Bulletin. **CONF ALL B. PREPARATION **CONF 001 None **CONF 002 None **CONF ALL C. PROCEDURE **CONF 001 (1) Subtask 534224-839-202-001 - Do a check of the Aircraft Records Manpower Resources Manhours 1.00 Minimum number of person 1 Subtask elapsed time 1.00 Skills NON SPECIFIC References Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 53-00-11 53-11-11 53-31-11 Fig. A-GBAAA Identification of Nose Forward Fuselage and Center Fuselage Areas Sheet 01
Fig. A-GFAAB Flow Chart Sheet 01 Fig. A-GBBAB Identification of Forward and Rear Fuselage Areas Sheet 01

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN (a) Do a check of the aircraft records for SRM repairs in the given areas, refer to Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01 , Fig. A-GBBAB Sheet 01 , Fig. A-GFAAB Sheet 01 and the table below. FUSELAGE SECTION LOCATION SRM REPAIR REFERENCES Forward Fuselage and Rear Fuselage Fuselage Skin panels in sections 13 and 14/14A: - panels between FR 18 and FR

19 above stringer 43 LH and RH - panels between FR19 and FR

38 Fuselage Skin panels in sections 15A and 16 thru 18: - panels between FR 53.3 and

FR 54 above stringer 31 LH and RH - panels between FR 54 and 80 refer to SRM 53-00-11 Figures: - 202 thru 210 - 213 thru 216 - 223 thru 237

Nose Forward Fuselage Fuselage Skin panels in sections 11/12: - Lower shell panels below

stringers 31 LH-31 RH - Lateral and Upper panels

between FR 10 and FR 18, except panel junction at stringer 9 between FR 10 and FR 13 - Panels between FR 18 and

FR 19 and below stringers 43 LH/RH SRM 53-11-11 Figures: - 201 thru 203 - 206 thru 208 - 211 thru 213

Center Fuselage Fuselage skin panels in sections 15: - Panels between FR 38 and FR

53.3 - Panels between FR 53.3 and

FR 54 and below stringer 31 LH/RH SRM 53-31-11 Figures: - 209 thru 212

If the repair(s) is/are NOT covered by SRM revision prior to April-13, no further action is required in accordance with this Service Bulletin. Existing repair is covered by a SRM version prior to April-13 revision:

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN - If the repair is located on the Nose Forward fuselage or center fuselage, then update the recorded inspection threshold and intervals in line with the values given in the April-13 revision or subsequent SRM revision and no further action in accordance with this Service Bulletin. - If a repair is NOT located on the Nose Forward fuselage or center fuselage: . If repair is still covered by the current SRM version (i.e :SRM Figure is not inactive and the repair is not in an excluded area), then check if the structure underneath the skin (frame or stringer) has been repaired. . If there is no structural repair underneath the skin, then update the recorded inspection threshold and intervals in line with the values given in the April-13 or subsequent SRM revisions and no further action in accordance with this Service Bulletin. . If there is a structural repair underneath the skin, then contact AIRBUS with a detailed report for specific assessment. . If the repair is no longer covered by the current SRM (SRM Figure is inactive or the repair is now in an excluded area), then contact AIRBUS with a detailed repair report for specific assessment. **CONF 002 (1) Subtask 534224-839-202-002 - Do a check of the Aircraft Records Manpower Resources Manhours 1.00 Minimum number of person 1 Subtask elapsed time 1.00 Skills NON SPECIFIC References Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 53-11-11 53-31-11 Fig. A-GBAAA Identification of Nose Forward Fuselage and Center Fuselage Areas Sheet 01
Fig. A-GFAAA Flow Chart Sheet 01

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# @A340 SERVICE BULLETIN (a) Do a check of the aircraft records for SRM repairs in the given areas, refer to Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01 , Fig. A-GFAAA Sheet 01 and the table below. FUSELAGE SECTION LOCATION SRM REPAIR REFERENCES Nose Forward Fuselage Fuselage Skin panels in sections 11/12: - Lower shell panels below

stringers 31 LH-31 RH - Lateral and Upper panels

between FR 10 and FR 18, except panel junction at stringer 9 between FR 10 and FR 13 - Panels between FR 18 and

FR 19 and below stringers 43 LH/RH SRM 53-11-11 Figures: - 201 thru 203 - 206 thru 208 - 211 thru 213

Center Fuselage Fuselage skin panels in sections 15: - Panels between FR 38 and FR

53.3 - Panels between FR 53.3 and

FR 54 and below stringer 31 LH/RH SRM 53-31-11 Figures: - 209 thru 212

- If the repair(s) are NOT covered by SRM revision prior to Apr-13, no further action is required in accordance with this Service Bulletin. - If the repair is covered by a SRM version prior to April-13 revision, update the recorded inspection threshold and intervals in line with the value given in the April-13 or subsequent SRM revisions and no further action in accordance with this Service Bulletin. **CONF ALL D. TEST **CONF 001 None **CONF 002 None

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**CONF ALL E. CLOSE-UP **CONF 001 None **CONF 002 None

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**CONF ALL



### A B

NOTE: AREA OF INSPECTION FR19 FR10 FR18

FR0

STGR43 STGR31 FR13

FWD

FWD 

## A

FR38 FR53.3

FR54 

## B STGR31

STGR43 STGR9

F_SB_534224_6_BAAA_01_01 Figure A-GBAAA - Sheet 01 Identification of Nose Forward Fuselage and Center Fuselage Areas
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**CONF 001

NOTE: AREA OF INSPECTION FWD FR38 FR53.3

FR54 FR18

FR19 FR80



## A STGR31 STGR43 

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F_SB_534224_6_BBAB_01_00 Figure A-GBBAB - Sheet 01 Identification of Forward and Rear Fuselage Areas
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**CONF 002

NO

YES

UPDATE THE RECORDED INSPECTION THRESHOLD AND INTERVALS IN LINE WITH THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE APR

−13 OR SUBSEQUENT SRM REVISIONS

NO FURTHER ACTION AS PER THIS SERVICE BULLETIN 02 IDENTIFY RECORDS OF SRM REPAIRS. FOR EACH RECORD, FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS 01

THE PURPOSE OF FLOW CHARTS IS TO SUPPLEMENT THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE PROCEDURE AND COMPLIANCE PARAGRAPHS AND NOT TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE FOR TASKS OR COMPLIANCE TIMES GIVEN IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHECK RECORDS WITHIN 6 MONTHS AFTER SB ISSUE DATE NOTE:

ANY NEW REPAIR INSPECTION INSTRUCTION FOLLOWING THIS UPDATE CAN BE ACHIEVED, AT THE CUSTOMERS CONVENIENCE 01

−AT ANY TIME WITHIN THE SB COMPLIANCE TIME BUT NOT LATER THAN ANY EXISTING REPAIR INSPECTION ALREADY SCHEDULED BEFORE UPDATE, OR

−AS PER THE NEW INSPECTION INSTRUCTION UPDATED FOLLOWING THIS SB 02 ONLY THE SCHEDULE OF THE UPDATED INSPECTION INSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED TO CLOSE THIS SB, NOT THE INSPECTION ITSELF REFER TO FIGURE A

−GBAAA SHEET 01. * EXISTING REPAIR IS COVERED BY A SRM VERSION PRIOR TO APR

−13 REVISION AND LOCATED ON THE NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE* OR CENTER FUSELAGE*?

F_SB_534224_6_FAAA_01_04 Figure A-GFAAA - Sheet 01 Flow Chart
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**CONF 001

UPDATE THE RECORDED INSPECTION THRESHOLD AND INTERVALS IN LINE WITH THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE APR

−13 OR SUBSEQUENT SRM REVISIONS CONTACT AIRBUS WITH A DETAILED REPAIR REPORT FOR SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT

NO FURTHER ACTION AS PER THIS SERVICE BULLETIN 02

03 SKIN UNDERNEATH STRUCTURE (FRAME OR

STRINGER) HAS BEEN REPAIRED NO YES YES NO EXISTING REPAIR IS LOCATED ON NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE* OR CENTER FUSELAGE* NO YES IDENTIFY RECORDS OF SRM REPAIRS. FOR EACH RECORD, FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS

EXISTING REPAIR IS COVERED BY A SRM VERSION PRIOR TO APR

−13 REVISION 01

THE PURPOSE OF FLOW CHARTS IS TO SUPPLEMENT THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE PROCEDURE AND COMPLIANCE PARAGRAPHS AND NOT TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE FOR TASKS OR COMPLIANCE TIMES GIVEN IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHECK RECORDS WITHIN 6 MONTHS AFTER SB ISSUE DATE NOTE:

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT AIRBUS 6 MONTHS BEFORE END OF THE COMPLIANCE TIME ANY NEW REPAIR INSPECTION INSTRUCTION FOLLOWING THIS UPDATE CAN BE ACHIEVED, AT THE CUSTOMERS CONVENIENCE 01 02

−AT ANY TIME WITHIN THE SB COMPLIANCE TIME BUT NOT LATER THAN ANY EXISTING REPAIR INSPECTION ALREADY SCHEDULED BEFORE UPDATE, OR

−AS PER THE NEW INSPECTION INSTRUCTION UPDATED FOLLOWING THIS SB 03 ONLY THE SCHEDULE OF THE UPDATED INSPECTION INSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED TO CLOSE THIS SB, NOT THE INSPECTION ITSELF REFER TO FIGURE A

−GBAAA SHEET 01 AND FIGURE A

−GBBAB SHEET 01. * NO YES

−THE SRM FIGURE IS NOT INACTIVE, AND

−THE REPAIR IS NOT IN AN EXCLUDED AREA EXISTING REPAIR IS IN FORWARD OR REAR FUSELAGE* IS THE REPAIR STILL COVERED IN THE CURRENT SRM VERSION: i.e.

F_SB_534224_6_FAAB_01_05 Figure A-GFAAB - Sheet 01 Flow Chart
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### TITLE: FUSELAGE - INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE SKIN PANELS 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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