AIRBUS INDUSTRIE 

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE GA300 

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS 

1 Rond Point Maurice BELLONTE 

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE 

Tel : (33) 61-93-33-33 

Telex : AIRBUS 530526 F 

SERVICE BULLETIN CHANGE NOTICE 

S.B. No. A300-54-0081 REV. DATED : May 05195 

Mod. No. 10431S20462 

TITLE : NACELLES/PYLONS - PANELS IN THE UPPER CORNER AT RIB 8 - ADD A 

DOUBLER. 

MODEL . . ALL models Listed on S-B. 

DESCRIPTION : 

This notice is issued to inform the affected operators that subject 

Service Bulletin is changed as stated below. 

SERVICE BULLETIN 

Page 8 - Para. 2.8.(3), Page 11-12 : Figure 1 and 

Page 13 - Para. 3.A. LIST OF COMPONENTS 

Should read : Item 6 : ASNA2314-4-13 

Item 7 : ASNA2314-6-16 

Item 9 : NASll54-13 

Instead of : Item 6 : ASNA2314-4-14 

Item 7 : ASNA2314-6-18 

Item 9 : NASll%-14 

This change will be incorporated in the next Revision of this Service 

Bulletin ; however no revision is planned at the present time. 

FILING INSTRUCTIONS 

Put this Change Notice in front of the Service Bulletin. 

5 DATE : May 23/95 

SERVICE BULLETIN No. : A300-54-0081 

CHANGE NOTICE No. : 0-A. 

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1 Rond Point Maurice BELLONTE 

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE SERVICE BULLETIN 

Tel : (33) 61-93-33-33 

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SUMMARY 

This summary is for information only and is not approved for 

modification of the aircraft. 

MODIFICATION No. 10431S20462 ATA SYSTEM : 54 

TITLE : NACELLES/PYLONS - PANELS IN THE UPPER CORNER AT RIB 8 - ADD A 

DOUBLER. 

REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES 

On A/C fitted with GE pylon, cracks 

have been reported on pylon side 

panels (upper section) at Rib 8. The 

crack is starting from the top edge of 

the panel and running down to the 

fastener hole and in some cases is 

going beyond the hole. 

For aircraft equipped with common GE 

and PW pylons, this Service Bulletin 

recommends the installation of an 

outer doubler on the undamaged 

structure of pylon side panels 

(upper section) at Rib 8. 

After accomplishment of this Service 

Bulletin, do an inspection program as 

per Service Bulletin No. A300-54-0075. 

EFFECTIVITY 

This Service Bulletin is applicable to 

the following operators : 

AFR, AIC, AUS, AZA, CAL, COA, EAL, 

FIN, GIA, IAC, IBE, IRA, JAS, KAL, 

LGL, MSR, OAL, PAA, PAL, PIA, RKA, 

SAA, SAS, TAR, THA, VSP. 

SERVICE BULLETIN/MODIFICATION TO BE 

ACCOMPLISHED PREVIOUSLY OR 

SIMULTANEOUSLY 

None. 

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REFERENCES/REPERCUSSIONS 

TFU 54-51-31-001 LIFE LIMIT None 

OEB None LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED 

AOT None NO 

SIL None OTHERS None 

NATURE OF THE MODIFICATION 

AIRCRAFT 

EQUIPMENT 

HARD 

SOFT 

OBRM 

COMPLIANCE 

Recommended. 

MANPOWER 

Manhours 

ELapsed Time (Hours) 

MATERIAL INFORMATION 

Aircraft Data 

YES 

NO 

NO 

NO 

NO 

(Per A/C) 

48.0 

24.0 

Quantity per pylon : 

Kit A01 

2 doublers. 

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Equipment Data 

None. 

APPENDICES 

None. 

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PRODUCT SUPPORT DIRECTORATE $A300 

1 Rond Point Maurice BELLONTE 

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE SERVICE BULLETIN 

Tel : (33) 61-93-33-33 

Telex : AIRBU 530526 F 

MODIFICATION No. 10431S20462 ATA SYSTEM : 54 

TITLE : NACELLES/PYLONS - PANELS IN THE UPPER CORNER AT RIB 8 - ADD A 

DOUBLER. 

1. PLANNING INFORMATION 

A. EFFECTIVITY 

(1) Aircraft models : 82-203, B2K-3C, 84-2C, 84-103, B4-120, 84-203, 

84-220, C4-203; F4-2Oj. 

(2) Aircraft 

Customer and 

Fleet No. 

AFRO62,064 

AIClOl-103 

AUS004,005 

AZA158 

CALOOI-006 

COA970-972 

EAL223-225 

EAL226-231 

EAL232-235 

FINOo1,002 

GIAOOI-006 

GIA007-009 

IACO51,052 

IBE251-256 

IRA003 

5 DATE : Aug II/93 

REVISION No. : 

MSN 

175,183 

177,180,190 

196,218 

173 

193,197,221,232,179,171 

250,262,289 

154,155,158 

161,204,207,211,216,220 

259,261,271,274 

299,302 

159,164,165,166,167,168 

213,214,215 

181,182 

130,133,135,136,156,170 

185 

Kit No. QtY 

540081 of Kits 

A01 04 

A01 06 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 

A01 02 

04 

02 

12 

06 

06 

12 

08 

04 

12 

06 

04 

12 

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Customer and 

Fleet No. 

IRAOO5,006 

JAS004-006 

JAS007-009 

JAS101,103 

JAS104,106 

JAS107,108 

KAL101,?02 

LGLOOI 

MSROO4,005 

MSR007,008 

OAL007,008 

PAAOOI-006 

PAA007-012 

PAL003 

PAL004,005 

PIA 

PIA 

RKA552,553 

SAAO52,053 

SAA101 

SAS201,202 

SAS204 

TAR001 

THAO10,012 

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MSN 

187,226 A01 

160,163,176 A01 

209,244,253 A01 

256,169 A01 

174,194 A01 

239,178 A01 

277,292 A01 

269 A01 

199,200 A01 

240,255 A01 

184,189 A01 

195,227,198,247,234,236 A01 

304,305,238,235,208,210 A01 

125f A01 

203,219 A01 

099* A01 

268 A01 

243,282 A01 

192,222 A01 

212 A01 

079,094 A01 

128 A01 

188 A01 

249,265 A01 

Kit No. QtY 

540081 of Kits 

04 

06 

06 

04 

04 

04 

04 

02 

04 

04 

04 

12 

12 

01 

04 

01 

02 

04 

04 

02 

04 

02 

02 

04 

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Customer and MSN Kit No. Qty 

Fleet No. 540081 of Kits 

VSPOOl-003 202,205,225 A01 06 

This modification (retrofit scheme) is applicable by Service 

BuLLetin only on aircraft Listed above fitted with common pylon. 

* A/C 099, 125 : Modification of the right pylon only. 

NOTE : Kit No. 540081AOl is valid for one pylon. 

Modification of one aircraft requires : 

2 Kits No. 540081AOl. 

(3) Spares 

None. 

8. REASON 

(I) History 

On A/C fitted with GE pylon, cracks have been reported on pyLon 

side panels (upper section) at Rib 8. The crack is starting from 

the top edge of the paneL and running down to the fastener hole and 

in some cases is going beyond the hole. 

(2) Objective/Action 

For aircraft fitted with common GE and PW pylon, this Service 

Bulletin recommends the installation of a doubler on Left pylon 1 

and right pylon 2, on pyLon side panels (upper section) at Rib 8. 

(3) Advantages 

After accomplishment of this Service Bulletin, do an inspection 

program as per Service Bulletin No. A300-54-0075. 

(4) Accomplishment Timescale 

Accomplishment at the earliest opportunity where manpower and 

facilities are available. 

DATE : Aug 11193 

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C. DESCRIPTION 

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin consists in carrying out the 

following jobs on the aircraft : 

On Left pylon 1 and right pylon 2, on pylon side panels (upper section), 

at Rib 8. 

(1) Gain access to the working area. 

(2) Installation of the doubler on pylon side panels (upper section) at 

Rib 8. 

(3) Close-up. 

(4) Inspection program after accomplishment of this Service Bulletin as 

per Service Bulletin No. A300-54-0075. 

D. APPROVAL 

This Service Bulletin relates to the change(s) referenced on page 1 

which has (have) been approved under the authority of DGAC Design 

Organisation Approval No. C 01. 

The technical information contained in this Service Bulletin has been 

approved under the authority of DGAC Design Organisation Approval 

No. C 01. 

E. MANPOWER 

Manhours 

(Per A/C) 

Gain access 8.0 

Doubler installation 

Close-up 

30.0 

10.0 

TOTAL MANHOURS 48.0 

ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 24.0 

NOTE: This Service Bulletin assumes that the aircraft has been placed 

in a maintenance status- The manhours/elapsed time estimates do 

not include preparation for the modification, non-productive 

elapsed time, or administrative functions. 

DATE : Aug 11/93 

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F. MATERIAL - COST AND AVAILABILITY 

(I) Material 

Operators with aircraft Listed under paragraph l.A.(2) above should 

submit a purchase order quoting this Service Bulletin to : 

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE 

SPARES SUPPORT CENTER 

WEG BEIM JAEGER 150 

D2000 HAMBURG 63 

GERMANY 

(2) Cost and availability 

Kit No. cost 

(US DoLLars) 

Availability * 

540081AOl 1,004.00 180 

The sales terms (cost and availability) are estimated in reLation 

to economic conditions at the issue date of the Service Bulletin. 

* Calendar days from receipt of order 

G, TOOLING - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY 

None. 

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE 

MEW : + 1.7 Kg C+ 3.74 Lb) 

Effect on balance : + 46.3 Kgm C+ 334.92 Lb.ft.1 

I. REFERENCES 

Aircraft Maintenance Manual : 06-21-54, 20-21-12, 20-31-00, 24-00-00, 

24-41-00, 36-00-00, 36-11-15 

Service Bulletin No. A300-54-0075 

J. PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED 

Structural Repair Manual : 54-10-00 

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2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS 

A- GENERAL 

(I) Preparation 

(a) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits 

(Ref. AMM 24-41-00, P. Block 301) and electrica 

aircraft (Ref. AMM 24-00-00, P. Block 301). 

(b) Install access platform for access to engine py 

(c) Remove access doors (Ref. AMM 06-21-54) : 

For L pylon 

GE engines : 413DL, 413EL, 413GL, 415AL, 414DR, 

PW engines : 413DL, 413EL, 413GL, 415AL, 414DR, 

For R pylon with GE and PW engines : 

Ily ground the 

Lons. 

414ER, 416AR 

414ER, 476AR 

423DL, 423EL, 423GL, 425AL, 424ER, 424DR, 426AR. 

(d> Remove bleed air precooler cold air inlet duct 

(Ref. AMM 36-11-15, P. Block 401 and AMM 36-00-00, 

P. Block 401). 

(2) Standard procedures 

(a) To clean the surface to be sealed using Mat. No. 11-003 

(Ref. AMM 20-31-00). 

(b) To apply sealant Mat. No- 09-013 (Ref. AMM 20-31-00). 

(c) To renew the protection finish with Mat. No. 16-001, 16-018 and 

16-020 (Ref, AMM 20-31-OO), 

(d) To torque standard fasteners (Ref. AMM 20-21-12). 

DATE : Aug II/93 

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B. MODIFICATION 

Installation of the doubler on left pylon 1 and right pylon 2, on pylon 

side panels (upper section), at Rib 8. 

NOTE - : The description is given for the Left pylon. The right pylon is 

equivalent. 

Refer to Figure 1 

(1) Remove rivets and bolts in the area of the doubler to be installed. 

(a) Remove : 

8 + 8 rivets Item (12) (discard) 

3 + 3 bolts Item (6) (discard) 

3 + 3 nuts Item (IO) (discard) 

2 + 2 boLts Item (8) (discard) 

4 + 4 bolts Item (7) (discard) 

4 + 4 nuts Item (II) (discard) 

(2) Offer-up and put in position on panels at Rib 8 : 

1 doubler A5461255220000 Item 1 

1 doubler A5461255220100 Item 2 

(3) Drill, ream, deburr and attach the doublers Item 1 and Item 2 with 

interfay of Mat. No. 09-013 (Ref. AMM 20-31-00) and : 

3 + 3 washers 

3 + 3 bolts 

3 + 3 nuts 

2 + 2 washers 

2 + 2 bolts 

1 + 1 bolt 

1 + 1 nut 

8 + 8 rivets 

4 + 4 washers 

4 + 4 bolts 

4 + 4 nuts 

A5461255420000 

ASNA2314-4-14 

NAS1726-4E 

A5461255520000 

NAS1153E3 

NAS1154-14 

NAS1726-4E 

NSA5414-36-20 

A5461255320000 

ASNA2314-6-18 

NAS1726-6E 

Item 3 

Item 6 

Item 10 

Item 5 

Item 8 

Item 9 

Item 10 

Item 12 

Item 4 

Item 7 

Item 11 

C. INSPECTION PROGRAM 

(1) Do the inspection program after accomplishment of this modification 

as per Service Bulletin No. A300-54-0075. 

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D. TESTS 

None. 

E. CLOSE-UP 

(I) Make certain that the work areas are clean and clear of tools and 

miscellaneous items of equipment. 

(2) Install bleed air precooler cold air inlet duct 

(Ref. AMM 36-11-15, P. Block 401 and AMM 36-00-00, P. Block 401). 

(3) Install access doors (Ref. AMM 06-21-54) : 

For L pylon 

GE engines : 413DL, 413EL, 413GL, 415AL, 414DR, 414ER, 416AR 

PW engines : 413DL, 413EL, 413GL, 415AL, 414DR, 414ER, 476AR 

For R pylon with GE and PW engines : 

423DL, 423EL, 423GL, 425AL, 424ER, 424DR, 426AR. 

(4) Remove access platforms. 

(5) Disconnect the aircraft electrical ground connection 

(Ref. AMM 24-00-00). 

F. DOCUMENTATION 

Write in the applicable aircraft record that you have done all the work 

in this Service Bulletin. 

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3. MATERIAL'INFORMATION 

A. LIST OF COMPONENTS 

is 

: NEW PART No. QTY DESCfkPTION : OLD PART No. I: 7; 

Fl Fl 

T 

K 

c . 

Kit No- 540081 glJ 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

* 

8. 

C. 

A5461255220000 1 Doubler 

A5461255220100 1 Doubler 

A5461255420000 6 Washer 

A5461255320000 8 Washer 

A5461255520000 4 Washer 

ASNA2314-4-14 6 Bolt (6) NAS1154ElO 

ASNA2314-6-18 8 El01 t (7) NAS1156-13 

NAS1153E3 4 Bolt (8) NAS1153E3 

NAS1154-14 2 Bolt 

NAS1726-4E 8 Nut (10) NAS1726-4E 

NAS1726-6E 8 Nut (11) NAS1726-6E 

NSA5414-36-20 16 Rivet (12) NSA5414-32-15 

Discard 

NOTE: Kit No. 540081AOl is valid for one pylon. 

Modification of one aircraft requires : 2 Kits No. 540081AOl. 

SPECIAL TOOLS 

None, 

LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED 

DESCRIPTION REFERENCE QTY PER A/C 

AMM 20-31-00 

Sealant Mat. No. 09-013 As required 

M.E.K. Mat. No. 11-003 As required 

Polyurethane primer Mat, No. 16-001 As required 

Polyurethane finish paint Mat, No. 16-018 As required 

Wash primer Mat. No, 16-020 As required 

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D, PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR 

None. 

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Telex : AIRBU 530526 F 

MODIFICATION No. 10431S20462 ATA SYSTEM : 54 

TITLE : NACELLES/PYLONS - PANELS IN THE UPPER CORNER AT RIB 8 - ADD A 

DOUBLER. 

IS BEING HEREWITH SUBMITTED TO YOU FOR REVIEW 

Please fili : 111 REJECTED 

1-1 WILL BE EMBODIED 

.I. EFFECTIVITY 

This SB can only be incorporated in your "customized" documentation within 

the agreed time schedule in so far as this sheet is returned to us on 

purchase date and signed by a duly authorized and empowered officer or 

representative. 

FROM : Please return to : 

AIRLINE : 

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PRODUCT SUPPORT DIRECTORATE 

1 Rond Point Maurice BELLONTE 

31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX FRANCE 

Att, : AI/SP - Technical Publications 

Department 

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