# Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6172

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SERVICE BULLETIN
SUMMARY
AIRBUS
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE
1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte
31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX
FRANCE
T e l:( 3 3 )56 19 33 33 3
Telex : AIRBU 530526F
F a x:( 3 3 )56 19 34 25 1
This summary is for information only and is not approved for modification of the aircraft.
MANDATORY
 MANDATORY
 MANDATORY
ATA SYSTEM: 53
TITLE: FUSELAGE - FUSELAGE TAIL SECTION AND TAIL CONE FR80-FR103
- REINFORCE THS SUPPORT STRUTS AT FR91 BY CLAMPS
**CONF ALL
MODIFICATIONS
MODIFICATION CLASSIFICATION
MAJOR
 13682D23322
MINOR
 None
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
The Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) is supported and articulated at Frame 91. Any lateral
movement is prevented by four diagonal support struts.
During maintenance, support struts have been found cracked on some aircraft.
The affected area is the strut end and typical cracks are longitudinal. On some aircraft, several cracks
per support strut have been found.
Inspection Service Bulletin A300-53-6174 inspects the struts for cracks.
This Service Bulletin installs reinforcing clamps on the strut ends as a temporary solution. A permanent
solution is expected to be introduced by Service Bulletin at a later date.
By installing the clamp, the circumferential stresses in the rod-ends are reduced and the circular shape
of the rod end is supported.
As a result, the tendency to stress corrosion of the rod ends is stopped (or partially reduced) due to the
lower circumferential stresses.
Furthermore, the steel insert in the rod ends is properly kept in place due to maintaining the circular
shape of the rod ends even in case of existing cracks.
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SERVICE BULLETIN
SUMMARY
Depending on the result of the check (aircraft record or physical check) required in inspection Service
Bulletin A300-53-6174, it is possible that clamps installation is not required on one or some struts
(mixture of clamp installation is possible).
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
 ETOPS AFFECTED
 NO
STRUCTURAL LIFE EXTN
 NO
 VENDOR SB INVOLVED
 NO
NOTE
 (1)
: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.
MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION
MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION TABLE
MATERIAL SET
 QTY PER
A/C
PRICE PER
A/C (USD)
MAIN PARTS
Kit 536172D01R00
 1
 2,100.00
 Clamps
EFFECTIVITY
This Service Bulletin is applicable to this (these) operator(s) :
67Q ABD ABR AHK BCS CES F2I FDX GBG I2L IRA IRM KAC
KAL MGC MNB MON MSR MXU QTR SUD TAR THA TMA UPS URS
UZB
CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin requires the prior or simultaneous accomplishment of the
following Service Bulletin(s) as per effectivity specified in this (these) Service Bulletin(s):
Service Bulletin No. A300-53-6174
NOTE
: A300-53-6174 FUSELAGE - TAIL CONE - THS SUPPORT STRUTS AT FR91 -
INSPECTION FOR CRACKS
REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS
TFU
 53.19.89.001
OEB
 None
AOT
 None
SIL
 None
LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED
 No
LIFE LIMIT
 None
OTHER
 None
NATURE OF THE WORK
AIRCRAFT
 YES
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SUMMARY
EQUIPMENT
 NO
HARD
 NO
SOFT
 NO
OBRM
 NO
MANPOWER
Task 536172-831-848-001: Modification
TOTAL MANHOURS
 2.00
ELAPSED TIME (HOURS)
 2.00
APPENDICES
None
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SUMMARY
**CONF ALL
FR91
A
B
B
B
B
Z310
A
TYPICAL
CLAMP TO
BE ADDED
CLAMP TO
BE ADDED
B
D_SB_536172_6_SAAA_01_01
Figure A-GSAAA - Sheet 01
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SERVICE BULLETIN
AIRBUS
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE
1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte
31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX
FRANCE
T e l:( 3 3 )56 19 33 33 3
Telex : AIRBU 530526F
F a x:( 3 3 )56 19 34 25 1
MANDATORY
 MANDATORY
 MANDATORY
ATA SYSTEM: 53
TITLE: FUSELAGE - FUSELAGE TAIL SECTION AND TAIL CONE FR80-FR103
- REINFORCE THS SUPPORT STRUTS AT FR91 BY CLAMPS
MODIFICATION No.: 13682D23322
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
Kit 536172D01R00 is only applicable on aircraft on which specific struts with PN R21449, PN
R21449D, PN R21449G or PN R21449H are installed.
This modification is applicable by Service Bulletin only.
(1) Models
B4-603 B4-605R B4-620 B4-622 B4-622R C4-605R/F C4-620 F4-605R
F4-622R
(2) Effectivity by MSN
0294 0344 0358 0361 0365 0380 0388 0401 0405 0408 0411 0414 0417 0464 0477
0479 0505 0518 0521 0525 0529-0530 0532 0536 0543 0546 0553-0561 0563 0572
0575 0577 0579 0581 0584 0602-0605 0607-0608 0611 0613-0614 0617-0618 0621
0623 0625-0626 0629-0633 0637 0641 0643 0657 0659 0662 0664 0666 0668 0670
0673 0677 0679 0681 0683 0688 0694 0696 0699 0701 0703 0705 0707 0709 0711
0713 0715 0717 0719 0721-0730 0732-0746 0748-0750 0752-0764 0766-0775
0777-0794 0797 0799-0840 0845-0878
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(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
67Q
 0584 0603 0744 0749 0764
ABD
 0529 0557
ABR
 0683 0770
AHK
 0855 0856 0857 0858 0859 0860 0870 0871
BCS
 0602 0617 0621 0637 0641 0670 0679 0703 0711 0724 0729 0730
0737 0740 0753 0783 0797 0836 0837
CES
 0532 0707 0725 0732 0741 0746 0754 0763
F2I
 0294 0518
FDX
 0358 0361 0365 0388 0417 0477 0479 0530 0536 0543 0555 0559
0572 0575 0579 0581 0611 0613 0625 0630 0633 0657 0659 0664
0668 0688 0709 0713 0715 0726 0728 0735 0736 0738 0742 0745
0748 0752 0757 0759 0760 0761 0766 0768 0769 0771 0772 0774
0777 0778 0779 0780 0781 0789 0790 0791 0792 0793 0794 0799
0800 0801 0802 0803 0804 0873 0874 0875 0876 0877 0878
GBG
 0626 0643
I2L
 0677
IRA
 0632 0696 0723 0727
IRM
 0380 0401 0405 0408 0411 0414 0546 0553 0608 0618 0623 0701
0750 0762 0773 0838
KAC
 0344 0673 0694 0699 0719 0721
KAL
 0631 0662
MGC
 0743
MNB
 0521 0525 0734 0739 0755 0756 0758
MON
 0556 0604 0605
MSR
 0561 0607
MXU
 0767 0788
QTR
 0554 0560 0614
SUD
 0666 0775
TAR
 0505 0558 0563
THA
 0464 0577 0629 0681 0705 0782 0784 0785 0786 0787
TMA
 0872
UPS
 0805 0806 0807 0808 0809 0810 0811 0812 0813 0814 0815 0816
0817 0818 0819 0820 0821 0822 0823 0824 0825 0826 0827 0828
0829 0830 0831 0832 0833 0834 0835 0839 0840 0845 0846 0847
0848 0849 0850 0851 0852 0853 0854 0861 0862 0863 0864 0865
0866 0867 0868 0869
URS
 0733
UZB
 0717 0722
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(4) Configuration by MSN
MSN
 CONFIGURATION
0294 0344 0358 0361 0365 0380 0388 0401 0405 0408 0411
0414 0417 0464 0477 0479 0505 0518 0521 0525 0529 0530
0532 0536 0543 0546 0553 0554 0555 0556 0557 0558 0559
0560 0561 0563 0572 0575 0577 0579 0581 0584 0602 0603
0604 0605 0607 0608 0611 0613 0614 0617 0618 0621 0623
0625 0626 0629 0630 0631 0632 0633 0637 0641 0643 0657
0659 0662 0664 0666 0668 0670 0673 0677 0679 0681 0683
0688 0694 0696 0699 0701 0703 0705 0707 0709 0711 0713
0715 0717 0719 0721 0722 0723 0724 0725 0726 0727 0728
0729 0730 0732 0733 0734 0735 0736 0737 0738 0739 0740
0741 0742 0743 0744 0745 0746 0748 0749 0750 0752 0753
0754 0755 0756 0757 0758 0759 0760 0761 0762 0763 0764
0766 0767 0768 0769 0770 0771 0772 0773 0774 0775 0777
0778 0779 0780 0781 0782 0783 0784 0785 0786 0787 0788
0789 0790 0791 0792 0793 0794 0797 0799 0800 0801 0802
0803 0804 0805 0806 0807 0808 0809 0810 0811 0812 0813
0814 0815 0816 0817 0818 0819 0820 0821 0822 0823 0824
0825 0826 0827 0828 0829 0830 0831 0832 0833 0834 0835
0836 0837 0838 0839 0840 0845 0846 0847 0848 0849 0850
0851 0852 0853 0854 0855 0856 0857 0858 0859 0860 0861
0862 0863 0864 0865 0866 0867 0868 0869 0870 0871 0872
0873 0874 0875 0876 0877 0878
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
MATERIAL
 QTY PER A/C
 SEE NOTES
Kit 536172D01R00
 1
Consumable CMLD01
 As required
B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin requires the prior or simultaneous accomplishment of
the following Service Bulletin(s) as per effectivity specified in this (these) Service Bulletin(s):
Service Bulletin No. A300-53-6174
NOTE
: A300-53-6174 FUSELAGE - TAIL CONE - THS SUPPORT STRUTS AT FR91
- INSPECTION FOR CRACKS
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C. REASON
(1) History
The Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) is supported and articulated at Frame 91.
Any lateral movement is prevented by four diagonal support struts.
During maintenance, support struts have been found cracked on some aircraft.
The affected area is the strut end and typical cracks are longitudinal. On some aircraft,
several cracks per support strut have been found.
Inspection Service Bulletin A300-53-6174 inspects the struts for cracks.
(2) Objective/Action
This Service Bulletin installs reinforcing clamps on the strut ends as a temporary
solution. A permanent solution is expected to be introduced by Service Bulletin at a later
date.
(3) Advantages
By installing the clamp, the circumferential stresses in the rod-ends are reduced and the
circular shape of the rod end is supported.
As a result, the tendency to stress corrosion of the rod ends is stopped (or partially
reduced) due to the lower circumferential stresses.
Furthermore, the steel insert in the rod ends is properly kept in place due to maintaining
the circular shape of the rod ends ev en in case of existing cracks.
(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences
Depending on the result of the check (aircraft record or physical check) required in
inspection Service Bulletin A300-53-6174, it is possible that clamps installation is not
required on one or some struts (mixture of clamp installation is possible).
D. DESCRIPTION
To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :
Task 536172-831-848-001: Modification
(1) Install the clamps at the THS support struts
E. COMPLIANCE
(1) Classification
MANDATORY: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.
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(2) Accomplishment Timescale
This Service Bulletin must be accomplished, when applicable, immediately after the first
inspection in accordance with the Inspection Service Bulletin A300-53-6174 requirement.
This Service Bulletin has been classified Mandatory by the issue of an Airworthiness
Directive (AD) published by the European Av iation Safety Agenc y (EASA). The AD must
be used as the reference document for 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.
Task 536172-831-848-001: Modification
Get Access
 0.50
On Aircraft
Install the clamps at the THS support struts
 1.00
Close-Up
 0.50
TOTAL MANHOURS
 2.00
ELAPSED TIME (HOURS)
 2.00
H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE
The weight and balance estimates given in this Service Bulletin are based on the
Manufacturer’s Empty Weight (MEW) and do not include operator items. For the definition of
MEW and operator’s items refer to Weight and Balance Manual (WBM) Chapter 1-00-07.
Manufacturers Empty Weight +2.198 KG (+4.8457 LB)
Effect on Balance +121.947 KGM (+882.042 LB.FT )
I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA
Not Changed
J. REFERENCES
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 06-21-00 06-31-00 06-41-00
20-21-12 24-00-00
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Consumable Material List (CML)
Elec. Std. Practices Manual (ESPM)
 20-55-00
Service Bulletin (SB)
 A300-53-6174
Standards Manual (SM)
Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
 51-24-00 51-40-20 51-40-30
Weight and Balance Manual (WBM)
 Chapter 1-00-07
K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 53-10-47 53-10-88 53-19-21
Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)
 53-19-89
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
This Service Bulletin is the subject of an AIRBUS monitored retrofit campaign.
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:
NOTE
: Kit 536172D01R00 is only applicable on aircraft on which specific struts
with PN R21449, PN R21449D, PN R21449G or PN R21449H are
installed.
Kit 536172D01R00
 AIRBUS Material, Logistics and Suppliers
Weg beim Jaeger 150
D-22335 HAMBURG
GERMANY
For ordering by internet:
http://spares.airbus.com
For ordering by fax: +49 40 50 76 2590
For ordering by E-mail: airbus.kit@airbus.com
(2) Price and Availability
Kit 536172D01R00
Cost
 2,100.00 USD
Availability
 120 calendar days from receipt of order
The availability given above is the standard lead time from the date of your purchase
order. If items are required before this time, please include a retrofit planning schedule
with your order so that we can try to comply with your requirements. The sales terms
(costs and availability) are estimated in relation to economic conditions. The latest valid
price and lead time for ordering purposes shall be obtained through the AirbusSpares
portal or through a request for quotation to airbus.kit@airbus.com.
B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
As a special policy applied to this Service Bulletin, AIRBUS will provide a 10% reduction to
the applicable kits sales prices given in the paragraph Price and Availability for orders placed
before Dec 31/19.
For the organisation of this retrofit, you are kindly requested to contact AIRBUS retrofit
management department.
AIRBUS
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE
1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte
31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX
France
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F a x:( 3 3 )56 19 32 74 5
C. LIST OF COMPONENTS
Kit 536172D01R00
ITEM
 NEW PART N˚
 QTY (UM)
 KEYWORD
 ITEM
 OLD PART N˚
 INT
 SEE
NOTES
1
 A5347310320000
 16
 CLAMP
2
 NSA5031-5-38
 16
 BOLT
3
 NAS1149D0563K
 16
 WASHER
4
 NAS1726-5E
 16
 NUT
NOTE
: If you find part numbers of hardware components in the related kit(s) which
you cannot identify in the LIST OF COMPONENTS of this Service Bulletin,
refer to Standards Manual (SM). The SM will give you the correct part number
to part number relationship.
NOTE
: Kit 536172D01R00 is only applicable on aircraft on which specific struts with
PN R21449, PN R21449D, PN R21449G or PN R21449H are installed.
D. LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED
(1) Consumable Materials
Consumable CMLD01
ITEM
 DESCRIPTION
 REFERENCE TO CML
MAT. No.
QTY PER A/C
 SEE
NOTES
Coating-- Flexible Structure
 04QAB2
 As required
Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion
Fillet Structure
06AEB2
 As required
Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High
Temp. Area Str
06LDG2
 As required
Corrosion Preventive Compound-
Water Displacing
12ADB1
 As required
(2) Components
None
(3) Equipment
None
E. PARTS TO BE RE-IDENTIFIED BY OPERATOR
None
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F. TOOLING
None
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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Task 536172-831-848-001 - 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.
IF THERE IS CONTAMINATION, REFER TO ESPM 20-55-00.
NOTE
: The accomplishment instructions of this Service Bulletin refer to procedures
included in other AIRBUS documents. When the words ’refer to’ are used and the
operator has an accepted alternative procedure, the accepted alternative procedure
can be used. When the words ’in accordance with’ are included in the instruction,
the procedure in the AIRBUS document must be used.
NOTE
: The access and close-up instructions, not comprising return to service tests, in this
Service Bulletin do not constitute or affect the technical intent of the Service
Bulletin. Operators can therefore, as deemed necessary, omit or add access and/or
close-up steps to add flexibility to their maintenance operations as long as the
technical intent of the Service Bulletin is met within the set parameters.
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.
Task Associated Data
Zone
310
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Access
Door
 313AL
Manpower
TOTAL MANHOURS
 2.00
ELAPSED TIME (HOURS)
 2.00
A. GENERAL
(1) Subtask 536172-910-201-001 - Standard Practices
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 06-21-00, Page Block 001
06-31-00, Page Block 001
06-41-00, Page Block 001
20-21-12, Page Block 001
Consumable Material List (CML)
Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
 51-24-00
51-40-20
51-40-30
(a) For the specification of materials (Mat. No.) given in this Service Bulletin, refer to
the Consumable Materials List (CML).
(b) For the Frame (FR) identification , refer to AMM 06-31-00, Page Block 001.
(c) For the identification of zones, refer to AMM 06-21-00, Page Block 001.
(d) For the identification of access panels, refer to AMM 06-41-00, Page Block 001.
(e) Torque tighten the standard threaded fasteners, refer to AMM 20-21-12, Page
Block 001.
(f) Remove and install fasteners in accordance with SRM 51-40-20.
(g) Apply sealant in accordance with SRM 51-24-00.
(h) Obtain alternative and substitute fastener data in accordance with SRM 51-40-30.
(i) If alternative and substitute fasteners have to be used, you must make sure that the
associated nut/collar are compatible in accordance with SRM 51-40-00 ’Mating Part’
column.
(j) If the length of any fastener specified in this Service Bulletin does not meet
installation standards given in SRM Chapter 51, then a fastener of the same
specification, or an approved substitute, with a length which meets the installation
standards given in SRM Chapter 51 may be used. In addition, washers may be
installed for fastener grip length in accordance with SRM Chapter 51.
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(2) Subtask 536172-839-201-001 - Administrative
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have done all the work given in this
Service Bulletin.
B. PREPARATION
(1) Subtask 536172-941-201-001 - Job Set-up
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
310
 Access
 Door 313AL
Work location
 Frame 91
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 24-00-00, Page Block 301
(a) The following items shall be considered as the basic Aircraft configuration before
you start a maintenance task:
- Aircraft on the ground resting on landing gear (the ground safety locks and the
wheel chocks are in position on the landing gear).
- Engine shut down, thrust reversers closed and locked.
- Aircraft in clean configuration.
- Parking brake applied.
- Aircraft electrical network de-energized.
- Hydraulic systems depressurized.
- Access to the cockpit and cabin is available.
- All circuit breakers are in closed position.
- All controls in NORM, AUTO or OFF position.
(b) Make sure that the aircraft is electrically grounded, refer to AMM 24-00-00, Page
Block 301.
(c) Put the access platform(s) in position below the access door 313AL.
(d) Open access door 313AL.
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C. PROCEDURE
(1) Subtask 536172-420-201-001 - Install th e clamps at the THS support struts
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
310
 Work location
 Frame 91
Manpower Resources
Manhours
 1.00
Minimum number of person
 1
Subtask elapsed time
 1.00
Skills
 AIRFRAME
Material necessary to do the job
Kit 536172D01R00
ITEM
 NEW PART N˚
 QTY (UM)
 KEYWORD
 SEE
NOTES
1
 A5347310320000
 16
 CLAMP
2
 NSA5031-5-38
 16
 BOLT
3
 NAS1149D0563K
 16
 WASHER
4
 NAS1726-5E
 16
 NUT
NOTE
: Kit 536172D01R00 is only applicable on aircraft on which specific struts
with PN R21449, PN R21449D, PN R21449G or PN R21449H are
installed.
Consumable CMLD01
ITEM
 DESCRIPTION
 REFERENCE TO
CML MAT. No.
QTY PER A/C
 SEE
NOTES
Coating-- Flexible Structure
 04QAB2
 As required
Polysulfide Sealant-Low
Adhesion Fillet Structure
06AEB2
 As required
Non Hardening Jointing
Putty-High Temp. Area Str
06LDG2
 As required
Corrosion Preventive
Compound-Water
Displacing
12ADB1
 As required
References
Fig. A-GBAAA
Installation of the Clamps at the THS
Support Struts
Sheet 01
(a) Apply:
Refer to Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01
 ,V i e wC .
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Polysulfide Sealant-
Low Adhesion Fillet
Structure
06AEB2 As required
to the interface surfaces of the clamps, Item 1.
NOTE
: Application of the sealant is required at the interfaces between the
two clamp halves and at the interfaces between the clamps and the
support struts.
(b) Apply to the bolts, Item 2:
Refer to Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01
 ,V i e wC .
Non Hardening
Jointing Putty-High
Temp. Area Str
06LDG2 As required
and install:
16 Clamp A5347310320000 Item 1
with:
Refer to Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01
 ,V i e w sAt oD .
NOTE
: Consider that the clamps must be installed within the cylindrical
area only.
NOTE
: Make sure that the dimension of the gap is between 3.0 mm and
3.5 mm (0.118 in and 0.138 in).
NOTE
: Before installation of the clamp, mark the correct position with a
pen.
16 Bolt NSA5031-5-38 Item 2
16 Washer NAS1149D0563K Item 3
16 Nut NAS1726-5E Item 4
(c) Protect the visible edges of the sealant, 06AEB2, with:
Coating-- Flexible
Structure
04QAB2 As required
(d) On the clamps and fasteners which you have installed, apply:
Corrosion
Preventive
Compound-Water
Displacing
12ADB1 As required
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D. TEST
None
E. CLOSE-UP
(1) Subtask 536172-942-201-001 - Close-up
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
310
 Access
 Door 313AL
Work location
 Frame 91
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
(a) Make sure that the work areas are clean and clear of tools and other items of
equipment.
(b) Close the access door 313AL.
(c) Remove the access platform(s).
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**CONF ALL
C
C
FR91
TYPICAL
D
1
2
3
4 C
B
A
D
B
B
B
B
Z310
A
D
2
3
4
1
PROTECT WITH COMPOUND (MAT. NO. 12ADB1)01
02
NOTE:
01
02
CONSIDER THAT THE CLAMPS MUST BE INSTALLED
WITHIN THE CYLINDRICAL AREA ONLY
3.0 mm TO 3.5 mm
(0.118 in TO 0.138 in)
D_SB_536172_6_BAAA_01_03
Figure A-GBAAA - Sheet 01
Installation of the Clamps at the THS Support Struts
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REPORTING SHEET
TITLE: FUSELAGE - FUSELAGE TAIL SECTION AND TAIL CONE FR80-FR103
- REINFORCE THS SUPPORT STRUTS AT FR91 BY CLAMPS
MODIFICATION No.: 13682D23322
Please complete the appropriate item (A or B):
A - SB WILL BE
 embodied YES/NO (if NO please comment)
If YES, aircraft concer ned (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:
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