# Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3218

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## Details

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- Type: Service bulletin (Service Bulletin)
- Number: A330-27-3218
- Latest revision known: A330-27-3218, Revision 01, dated December 5, 2016 (OpenAirDocs)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/service-documents/airbus/a330-27-3218

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## Text (50 pages)

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SERVICE BULLETIN
REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET
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: 27
TITLE: FLIGHT CONTROLS - THS ACT UATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LOAD PATH AT THE UPPER
ATTACHMENT LOCATION
MODIFICATION No.: None
This page transmits Revision No.01 of Service Bulletin No.A330-27-3218
ADDITIONAL WORK
**CONF ALL
No additional work is required by this revision for aircraft inspected by any previous issue.
REASON
Revision No. 01 has been issued to update the effectivity, update an AMM Task, clarify the work flow,
clarify the inspection, clarify the compliance time, and add illustrations.
CHANGES
The main changes of this revision are:
- Update the effectivity
- Update an AMM Task
- Clarify the work flow
- Clarify the inspection
- Clarify the compliance time
- Add illustrations
SUMMARY
REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL
CONSEQUENCES
REASON UPDATED
 R
EFFECTIVITY
 OPERATOR LIST UPDATED
 R
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET
PLANNING INFORMATION
EFFECTIVITY
 EFFECTIVITY RELATED INFORMATION
UPDATED
R
Configuration definition
CONF 001
 CONFIGURATION DEFINITION UPDATED
 R
REASON
Objective/Action
 OBJECTIVE/ACTION UPDATED
 R
COMPLIANCE
Accomplishment Timescale
 ACCOMPLISHMENT TIMESCALE UPDATED
 R
MANPOWER
 MANPOWER UPDATED
 R
REFERENCES
 REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED
 R
MATERIAL INFORMATION
LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR
SUPPLIED
Equipment
Equipement BFEA01
 PART MATERIAL SET UPDATED
QUANTITY UPDATED
ITEM NUMBER UPDATED
PART NUMBER UPDATED
KEYWORD UPDATED
R
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
TASK 273218- 832-801-001-Inspection
Subtask 273218-941-001-001
 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED
REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED
REFERENCES UPDATED
R
Subtask 273218-220-001-001
 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED
QUANTITY UPDATED
ITEM NUMBER UPDATED
PART NUMBER UPDATED
KEYWORD UPDATED
REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED
FIN UPDATED
CONFIGURATION UPDATED
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION UPDATED
FIGURE REFERENCE UPDATED
MATERIAL LIST UPDATED
REFERENCES UPDATED
R
Subtask 273218-832-001-001
 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED
REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED
CONFIGURATION UPDATED
FIGURE REFERENCE UPDATED
NOTE UPDATED
FIN UPDATED
REFERENCES UPDATED
R
Subtask 273218-832-002-001
 SUBTASK SOLUTION ADDED
 N
Subtask 273218-832-003-001
 SUBTASK SOLUTION ADDED
 N
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Subtask 273218-720-001-001
 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED
NOTE UPDATED
FIN UPDATED
R
Subtask 273218-942-001-001
 SUBTASK SOLUTION UPDATED
REFERENCED DOCUMENTATION UPDATED
REFERENCES UPDATED
R
Fig. A-FBAAA
 FIGURE SOLUTION UPDATED
 R
Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 01
 SHEET UPDATED
 R
Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 02
 SHEET UPDATED
 R
Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 03
 SHEET UPDATED
 R
Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 04
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 05
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 06
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 07
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBBAA
 FIGURE SOLUTION UPDATED
 R
Fig. A-FBCAA
 FIGURE SOLUTION ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBCAA Sheet 01
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBDAA
 FIGURE SOLUTION ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBDAA Sheet 01
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBDAA Sheet 02
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FBDAA Sheet 03
 SHEET ADDED
 N
Fig. A-FFAAA
Fig. A-FFAAA Sheet 01
 SHEET UPDATED
 R
FILING INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Bulletin has been generated electronically and is reissued as a complete document.
Replace the complete document.
Put this Revision Transmittal Sheet in front of the Service Bulletin.
HISTORY OF PREVIOUS REVISIONS
No previous revision
REVISION SEQUENCE
ORIGINAL: Jul 01/16
REVISION No. : 01 - Dec 05/16
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
REVISION No.: 01 - Dec 05/16 Page: 3
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REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET
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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: 27
TITLE: FLIGHT CONTROLS - THS ACT UATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LOAD PATH AT THE UPPER
ATTACHMENT LOCATION
**CONF ALL
MODIFICATIONS
None
REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES
In the case of Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Actuator primary upper attachment failure and load
sharing between primary and secondary load path, the THS Actuator may not stall and in that case the
THS Actuator primary upper attachment failure remains hidden.
Continuous THS Actuator secondary load path loading could generate with time significant damage on
the THS Actuator. Severe damage may result in the disconnection of the THSA from the aircraft
structure.
There is today no indication provided to the flight crew in the cockpit of secondary load path
engagement at upper attachment level.
This Service Bulletin requires an inspection of the upper attachment area so as to verify the integrity of
the primary load path and the non-engagement of the upper secondary load path.
This inspection consists in a visual inspection, within 4000 FH or 1000 FC after the aircraft’s first flight
or after last accomplishment of MRBR Task 27.40.00/07 whichever occurs first, of THS Actuator upper
attachment and no-back housing for damages and correct installation.
Load sharing between THS Actuator upper primary and secondary load path leads metal to metal
friction. Detailed visual inspection will allow to detect evidences of secondary load path engagement.
The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will ensure detection and/or prevention of possible damage
at an early stage and will avoid expensive repairs.
The Operational/Maintenance Consequences of this Service Bulletin are covered by the update of the
affected publications detailed in "PLANNING INFORMATION".
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
SUMMARY
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
Equipment BFEA01
 1
 See SB
 THS Actuator
EFFECTIVITY
This Service Bulletin is applicable to this (these) operator(s) :
18P 34Z 38W 41N 43P 56O
 64N
 83V
 96U
 98W
 AAL AAR AAW
ABD ACA ACI AEA AFL AFR AIB ALD
 ALK ARA ARG ASL ASY
AVA AZA AZU BEC BEL BER BGH CAL CBJ CCA CEB CES CHH
CPA CRK CRL CSA CSC CSN DAH DAL DGA DLH EDW EIN ETD
EVA EVE F2I FBU FIN FJI FWI GCR GFA GIA GRL HAL HDA
HFY HKC HVN IAW IBE JAI JAV
 KAC KAL KLM LAA LNI MAS
MAU MEA MLM MNB MOV MSR NMB OBS OHY OMA ONE PAL PLM
QAF QFA QTR RJA RSF RSY RWD RZO SAA SAF SAI SAS SEY
SIA SVA SWR SXD TAE TAM TAP TAR TBA TCX THA THY TNA
TOW TPA TSC U6A
 UAE UAF VIR VKG VOZ WOW WRC XAX XLF
CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None
REFERENCES / REPERCUSSIONS
TFU
 None
OEB
 None
AOT
 None
SIL
 None
ISI
 None
LINE MAINTENANCE AFFECTED
 No
LIFE LIMIT
 None
OTHER
 None
NATURE OF THE WORK
AIRCRAFT
 YES
EQUIPMENT
 YES
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
SUMMARY
HARD
 NO
SOFT
 NO
OBRM
 NO
MANPOWER
Task 273218-832-801-001: Inspection
TOTAL MANHOURS
 3.00
ELAPSED TIME (HOURS)
 3.00
APPENDICES
None
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
SUMMARY
**CONF ALL
Z311
Z312
FR80
FR87
LH
RH
FR80
FR83
FR84
FR87
312AR
B
A
A
B
NO−BACK
HOUSING
PRIMARY
ATTACHMENT
GIMBAL
THS ACTUATOR
NOTE:
INSPECTION AREA
FAIL SAFE
SECONDARY
UPPER
ATTACHMENTS
1CS
G_SB_273218_5_SAAA_01_00
Figure A-FSAAA - 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: 27
TITLE: FLIGHT CONTROLS - THS ACT UATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LOAD PATH AT THE UPPER
ATTACHMENT LOCATION
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
330-202 330-203 330-223 330-223F 330-243 330-243F 330-301 330-302
330-303 330-321 330-322 330-323 330-341 330-342 330-343
(2) Effectivity by MSN
0012 0017 0030 0037 0045 0050 0054-0055 0060 0062 0064-0065 0070-0072
0082-0083 0086-0087 0095-0096 0098-0099 0102 0106 0109 0111-0113 0116 0118
0120-0122 0127 0132 0138 0140 0143-0144 0148 0153 0155 0162 0165 0171-0172
0177 0181 0195 0200 0206 0209 0211 0219 0222-0224 0226 0229-0232 0234 0238
0240-0241 0244 0247-0251 0253-0256 0258-0259 0261-0262 0265-0267 0269
0271-0272 0275-0277 0279 0281 0283-0288 0290-0291 0293
 0295-0296
 0300-0301
0303 0305-0306 0308-0309 0311-0317 0320 0322-0324 0326 0328 0330 0333-0334
0337-0340 0342-0346 0348-0351 0353 0356-0358 0361-0362 0364-0366 0368-0370
0372 0375 0380 0382 0384 0386 0388-0389 0392-0393 0396-0398 0400-0401
0403-0405 0407-0409 0412 0418-0423 0425 0427-0428 0432 0437 0439 0441
0443-0444 0448 0451-0452 0454-0456 0458 0461-0463 0465-0466 0469 0472-0473
0476-0477 0479-0481 0484 0486-0487 0489-0491 0493-0494 0496-0498 0500-0513
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
0515-0516 0518-0519 0521-0522 0524-0527 0529-0530 0532-0533 0535-0536 0539
0542 0548-0553 0555 0558 0564-0565 0567-0568 0570-0571 0573-0574 0576
0578-0579 0581 0584 0587-0588 0591 0593 0595 0597 0600 0602-0603 0605 0607
0609-0610 0612 0614 0616 0618 0620-0621 0623 0625 0627 0629 0631-0638
0640-0642 0644-0645 0647-0650 0652-0659 0661-0667 0669-0671 0673-0676
0678-0680 0682-0684 0686-0688 0690-0693 0695-0697 0699-0701 0703-0705
0707-0709 0711-0714 0716-0718 0720-0722 0724-0726 0728-0730 0732-0735
0737-0739 0741-0743 0745-0747 0749-0752 0754-0756 0758-0760 0769-0770
0772-0774 0776-0778 0780-0782 0784-0786 0788-0789 0791-0792 0795-0797 0799
0801-0803 0805-0807 0809-0811 0813-0815 0817-0828 0830-0834 0836 0838-0843
0845 0847 0849-0855 0857-0863 0865-0869 0871 0873-0877 0879 0881-0885
0887-0893 0895-0896 0898-0901 0903-0909 0911 0913-0916 0918-0920 0922-0923
0925-0928 0930-0932 0934-0937 0939-0952 0954 0956-0959 0961-0971 0973-0980
0982-0986 0988-0992 0994-0998 1000-1004 1006-1016 1018-1023 1025-1026
1028-1029 1031-1039 1041-1049 1051-1055 1057-1063 1065-1067 1069-1078
1080-1082 1084-1090 1092-1101 1103-1108 1110 1112 1114-1116 1118 1120
1123-1124 1126-1127 1129-1133 1135-1138 1141 1143 1145-1151 1153 1155-1157
1159-1161 1163-1165 1167-1175 1177-1178 1180-1181 1183-1184 1186-1193
1195-1196 1198-1206 1208-1241 1243-1252 1254-1256 1258-1272 1274-1521
1523-1651
 1653-1660 1662-1681 1684-1701 1703-1704 1706 1708-1716 1718-1761
(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
18P
 1321
34Z
 1483 1491 1542 1554 1635 1651
38W
 0401
41N
 1676
43P
 1053
56O
 0116
64N
 1751
83V
 0171
96U
 0396
98W
 0054
AAL
 0315 0323 0333 0337 0342 0370 0375 0380 0388 1011 1022 1041
1069 1076 1095 1100 1415 1417 1441 1455 1480 1502 1512 1526
AAR
 0640 0676 0708 0772 0803 0845 1001 1055 1151 1211 1326 1340
1435 1464 1518
AAW
 1043 1472 1535
ABD
 0343
ACA
 0277 0279 0284 0344 0400 0408 0412 0419
ACI
 0507 0510
AEA
 0461 0505 0526 0551 0597 0670 0733 0745 0749 0814 0931 0950
0992 1097 1574
AFL
 0963 0973 1014 1045 1047 1058 1065 1072 1077 1103 1232 1247
1264 1270 1284 1299 1301 1323 1328 1345 1356 1371
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SERVICE BULLETIN
OPERATOR
 MSN
AFR
 0422 0443 0448 0458 0465 0481 0498 0500 0502 0503 0516 0519
0567 0584 0657
AIB
 0871
ALD
 0326
 0328
 0392
ALK
 0303 0306 0311 0313 0456 0627 1564 1583 1604 1650 1669 1687
1689
ARA
 0891 0927
ARG
 0290 0300 0358 0364 0587 1605 1623 1737 1748
ASL
 0885
ASY
 0747 0892 0898 0951 0969 1036 1183
AVA
 1009 1016 1073 1208 1224 1279 1342 1400 1492 1508
AZA
 0272 0339 0825 0831 1123 1135 1218 1225 1252 1283 1308 1313
1327 1354
AZU
 0462 0494 0527 0529 0532
BEC
 0863
BEL
 0030 0037 0045 0082 0095 0229 0249 0324 1085
BER
 0288 0322 0403 0432 0444 0454 0469 0476 0493 0665 0739 0802
0822 0828 0911 0968 1112
BGH
 0255
CAL
 0602 0607 0641 0671 0675 0691 0699 0707 0714 0725 0752 0769
0805 0823 0838 0861 0920 1177 1272 1278 1346 1367 1450 1539
CBJ
 0988 1020 1028
 1052 1753
CCA
 0750 0756 0759 0780 0785 0797 0810 0815 0839 0860 0867 0873
0884 0890 0903 0909 0930 0941 0944 0957 1087 1110 1130 1187
1199 1216 1237 1260 1282 1304 1330 1333 1353 1373 1383 1396
1413 1434 1444 1459 1471 1493 1509 1525 1538 1541 1563 1570
1587 1658 1673 1685 1695 1752
CEB
 1420 1445 1495 1527 1552 1602 1712
CES
 0713 0720 0728 0732 0735 0773 0777 0781 0782 0791 0821 0830
0836 0851 0862 0866 0916 0928 0936 0942 1262 1267 1280 1291
1303 1324 1331 1372 1375 1402 1421 1429 1440 1461 1468 1479
1484 1500 1520 1537 1547 1551 1569 1588 1595 1603 1617 1632
1639 1655 1664
CHH
 0875 0881 0906 0982 1159 1168 1178 1190 1255 1325 1438 1532
1558 1573 1591 1614 1634 1656 1663 1677 1686 1703
CPA
 0102 0113 0121 0386 0389 0393 0418 0420 0421 0423 0439 0539
0548 0565 0679 0776 0850 0855 0895 0915 0959 1163 1196 1222
1239 1285 1317 1343 1349 1362 1366 1387 1409 1436 1443 1523
1545 1557 1567 1598 1618 1621
CRK
 1031 1034 1039 1042 1054 1059 1062
 1099 1105
 1107
 1115
 1124
1175
 1277 1286 1320
 1322 1358 1369 1384 1398 1668
CRL
 0285 0320 1359 1376
CSA
 0425
CSC
 1082 1138 1241 1397 1432 1528 1579 1662 1746
CSN
 0649 0652 0656 0664 0818 0840 0879 0889 0908 0935 0937 0954
0958 0964 1096 1116 1129 1202 1220 1233 1244 1297 1309 1335
1392 1425 1430 1494 1519 1536 1575 1593 1625 1636 1645 1699
1714 1760
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OPERATOR
 MSN
DAH
 0644 0647 0650 0653 0667 1613 1630 1649
DAL
 0524 0533 0542 0549 0552 0578 0588 0591 0609 0614 0618 0620
0621 0631 0633 0663 0674 0690 0718 0722 0778 0784 0796 0799
0806 0817 0827 0843 0857 0858 0859 0865 1627 1628 1637 1679
1701 1716 1720 1721
DGA
 0240 1735
DLH
 0570 0576 0579 0629 0636 0642 0645 0648 0687 0701 0896 0905
0913 0922 0989 1292 1305 1314 1497
EDW
 0291 1193 1711
EIN
 0269 0330 0397 0841 0847 0985 1025 1106 1742 1744
ETD
 0658 0688 0717 0724 0729 0730 0737 0788 0807 0809 0824 0832
0852 0854 0868 0975 0991 1032 1070 1071 1081 1167 1205 1226
1245 1414 1486 1521 1524
EVA
 0634 0655 0661 0678 0693 0755 1254 1268 1274 1684 1690
EVE
 1691
F2I
 0070
 0087 0200
FBU
 1727
FIN
 0994 1007 1013 1023 1067 1078 1088 1173
FJI
 1394 1416 1465 1692
FWI
 0253 0758 0965 1021 1265
GCR
 0919 1756 1758
GFA
 0276 0281 0286 0287 0334 0340
GIA
 0138 0140 0144 0148 0153 0165 1184 1214 1261 1288 1364 1410
1446 1474 1548 1560 1577 1585 1654 1671 1698 1709 1723 1733
GRL
 0230
HAL
 1104 1114 1171 1217 1259 1295 1302 1310 1316 1389 1399 1404
1422 1469 1488 1496 1511 1530 1565 1606 1615 1672 1732
HDA
 0012 0017 0071 0083 0099 0106 0109 0118 0155 0234 0244 0405
0479 0512 0581 0669 0673 1457 1503
HFY
 0127 0211 0262 1008
HKC
 1051
HVN
 0275 0366 0943 0946 0962 1019 1256 1266
IAW
 1339
IBE
 1377 1385 1405 1426 1437 1490 1507 1515 1694 1700 1710 1719
1728 1736 1740 1747 1755 1761
JAI
 0888 0923 0947 0956 1351 1361 1370 1391
JAV
 0409
KAC
 1626 1643 1653 1678 1681
KAL
 0162 0172 0206 0219 0222 0226 0241 0256 0258 0267 0338 0350
0351 0368 0428 0484 0490 0550 1133 1155 1200 1203 1393 1556
1576 1590 1611 1638 1647
KLM
 0682 0686 0703 0738 0770 0801 0925 1161 1287 1294 1300 1381
1580
LAA
 1412 1424 1505 1543
LNI
 1675 1680 1693
MAS
 1136 1148 1164 1180 1209 1219 1229 1234 1243 1281 1318 1336
1337 1347 1388 1395 1431 1470 1489
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OPERATOR
 MSN
MAU
 0883 1057
MEA
 0926 0984 0995 0998 1725
MLM
 0451
MNB
 1332
MOV
 0535
MSR
 0600 0610 0666 0683 0696 0709 0726 1143 1230 1238 1246
NMB
 1451 1466
OBS
 0833
OHY
 0072 0098 0143 0316 0345 0353 0362 0404 0437 0625 0632
OMA
 1038 1044 1049 1063 1093 1120 1227 1572 1582 1599
ONE
 1506 1540 1586 1608 1657
PAL
 1449 1456 1460 1463 1467 1475 1482 1504 1510 1531 1546 1553
1559 1566 1568
PLM
 0261
 0265
QAF
 0487 0605
QFA
 0506 0508 0513 0522 0553 0558 0564 0574 0593 0595 0603 0695
0705 0712 0842 0853 0887 0940 0945 0976 1061 1094 1169 1174
1198 1251 1258 1365
QTR
 0441 0473 0489 0511 0521 0571 0612 0616 0623 0637 0638 0659
0680 0711 0721 0734 0743 0746 0760 0789 0792 0813 0820 0826
0849 0893 0907 0918 1350 1386 1406 1578 1584 1594 1688 1708
RJA
 0979 1002
RSF
 0980 0996 1235 1379 1478 1516
RSY
 0096
 0120
RWD
 1741 1759
RZO
 0970
SAA
 1191 1210 1223 1236 1249 1271 1745 1754 1757
SAF
 1667
SAI
 0055 0086 0811 0819 0834 0900
SAS
 0496 0497 0515 0568 1660 1665 1697 1715
SEY
 0751
SIA
 0978 0983 0986 0997 1006 1010 1012 1015 1132 1149 1156 1382
1401 1427 1447 1453 1477 1485 1517 1544 1562 1597 1609 1633
1648 1666
SVA
 1108 1127 1137 1141 1147 1153 1189 1192 1454 1462 1473 1513
1724 1726 1729 1731 1734 1738 1739 1743 1749
SWR
 1000 1018 1026 1029 1084 1089 1101 1145 1181 1188 1276 1290
1355 1403
SXD
 0530 0555 0573 0684
TAE
 0348
TAM
 0232 0238 0247 0259 0361 0466 0472 0700
TAP
 0181 0195 0223 0305 0308 0312 0317 0365 0372 0477 0486 0877
0899 0904 0914 0934
TAR
 1631 1641
TBA
 1730
TCX
 0254 0266 0301 0398 0948 0967
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SERVICE BULLETIN
OPERATOR
 MSN
THA
 0050 0060 0062 0065 0112 0122 0209 0224 0231 0346 0990 1003
1035 1037 1060 1074 1086 1090 1263 1269 1289 1338 1348 1374
1408
THY
 0463 0504 0697 0704 0742 0754 0774 0869 0874 0876 0882 0901
0932 0939 0949 0961 0977 1004 1092 1118 1150 1160 1170 1172
1204 1212 1213 1221 1228 1240 1298 1307 1311 1344 1418 1442
1458 1476 1487 1499 1501 1514 1529 1550 1571 1592
 1616 1620
1622 1629 1640 1642 1644 1696 1704 1706 1713 1718 1722 1750
TNA
 1146 1157 1357 1378
TOW
 1033 1046 1248 1275 1312 1334 1363 1390 1419 1439 1498 1555
1601 1610
TPA
 1368 1380 1428 1448 1534
TSC
 0111 0132 0177 0248 0250 0251 0271 0369 0407 0427 0480 0795
0966 0971
U6A
 0064
UAE
 0283 0293 0295 0314 0382 0384 0452 0455 0491 0509 0518 0525
0536
UAF
 1080 1186 1250
VIR
 1195 1201 1206 1215 1231 1296 1315 1329 1341 1352
VKG
 0309 0349 0356 0357
VOZ
 1293 1306 1319 1407 1452 1561
WOW
 1098 1607
 1624
WRC
 0296
XAX
 0654 0662 0692 0716 0741 0786 0952 0974 1048 1066 1075 1126
1131 1165 1411 1423 1433 1481 1533 1549 1581 1589 1596 1600
1612 1619
 1646 1659 1670 1674
XLF
 0501 0635 1360
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(4) Configuration by MSN
MSN
 CONFIGURATION
0012 0017 0030 0037 0045 0050 0054 0055 0060 0062 0064
0065 0070 0071 0072 0082 0083 0086 0087 0095 0096 0098
0099 0102 0106 0109 0111 0112 0113 0116 0118 0120 0121
0122 0127 0132 0138 0140 0143 0144 0148 0153 0155 0162
0165 0171 0172 0177 0181 0195 0200 0206 0209 0211 0219
0222 0223 0224 0226 0229 0230 0231 0232 0234 0238 0240
0241 0244 0247 0248 0249 0250 0251 0253 0254 0255 0256
0258 0259 0261 0262 0265 0266 0267 0269 0271 0272 0275
0276 0277 0279 0281 0283 0284 0285 0286 0287 0288 0290
0291 0293 0295 0296 0300 0301 0303 0305 0306 0308 0309
0311 0312 0313 0314 0315 0316 0317 0320 0322 0323 0324
0326 0328 0330 0333 0334 0337 0338 0339 0340 0342 0343
0344 0345 0346 0348 0349 0350 0351 0353 0356 0357 0358
0361 0362 0364 0365 0366 0368 0369 0370 0372 0375 0380
0382 0384 0386 0388 0389 0392 0393 0396 0397 0398 0400
0401 0403 0404 0405 0407 0408 0409 0412 0418 0419 0420
0421 0422 0423 0425 0427 0428 0432 0437 0439 0441 0443
0444 0448 0451 0452 0454 0455 0456 0458 0461 0462 0463
0465 0466 0469 0472 0473 0476 0477 0479 0480 0481 0484
0486 0487 0489 0490 0491 0493 0494 0496 0497 0498 0500
0501 0502 0503 0504 0505 0506 0507 0508 0509 0510 0511
0512 0513 0515 0516 0518 0519 0521 0522 0524 0525 0526
0527 0529 0530 0532 0533 0535 0536 0539 0542 0548 0549
0550 0551 0552 0553 0555 0558 0564 0565 0567 0568 0570
0571 0573 0574 0576 0578 0579 0581 0584 0587 0588 0591
0593 0595 0597 0600 0602 0603 0605 0607 0609 0610 0612
0614 0616 0618 0620 0621 0623 0625 0627 0629 0631 0632
0633 0634 0635 0636 0637 0638 0640 0641 0642 0644 0645
0647 0648 0649 0650 0652 0653 0654 0655 0656 0657 0658
0659 0661 0662 0663 0664 0665 0666 0667 0669 0670 0671
0673 0674 0675 0676 0678 0679 0680 0682 0683 0684 0686
0687 0688 0690 0691 0692 0693 0695 0696 0697 0699 0700
0701 0703 0704 0705 0707 0708 0709 0711 0712 0713 0714
0716 0717 0718 0720 0721 0722 0724 0725 0726 0728 0729
0730 0732 0733 0734 0735 0737 0738 0739 0741 0742 0743
0745 0746 0747 0749 0750 0751 0752 0754 0755 0756 0758
0759 0760 0769 0770 0772 0773 0774 0776 0777 0778 0780
0781 0782 0784 0785 0786 0788 0789 0791 0792 0795 0796
0797 0799 0801 0802 0803 0805 0806 0807 0809 0810 0811
0813 0814 0815 0817 0818 0819 0820 0821 0822 0823 0824
0825 0826 0827 0828 0830 0831 0832 0833 0834 0836 0838
0839 0840 0841 0842 0843 0845 0847 0849 0850 0851 0852
0853 0854 0855 0857 0858 0859 0860 0861 0862 0863 0865
0866 0867 0868 0869 0871 0873 0874 0875 0876 0877 0879
0881 0882 0883 0884 0885 0887 0888 0889 0890 0891 0892
0893 0895 0896 0898 0899 0900 0901 0903 0904 0905 0906
0907 0908 0909 0911 0913 0914 0915 0916 0918 0919 0920
0922 0923 0925 0926 0927 0928 0930 0931 0932 0934 0935
0936 0937 0939 0940 0941 0942 0943 0944 0945
 0946
 0947
001
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MSN
 CONFIGURATION
0948 0949 0950 0951 0952 0954 0956 0957 0958 0959 0961
0962 0963 0964 0965 0966 0967 0968 0969 0970 0971 0973
0974 0975 0976 0977 0978 0979 0980 0982 0983 0984 0985
0986 0988 0989 0990 0991 0992 0994 0995 0996 0997 0998
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011
1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023
1025 1026 1028 1029 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037
1038 1039 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049
1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062
1063 1065 1066 1067 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075
1076 1077 1078 1080 1081 1082 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088
1089 1090 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100
1101 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1110 1112 1114 1115
1116 1118 1120 1123 1124 1126 1127 1129 1130 1131 1132
1133 1135 1136 1137 1138 1141 1143 1145 1146 1147 1148
1149 1150 1151 1153 1155 1156 1157 1159 1160 1161 1163
1164 1165 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175
1177 1178 1180 1181 1183 1184 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190
1191 1192 1193 1195 1196 1198 1199 1200 1201 1202 1203
1204 1205 1206 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1214 1215
1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226
1227 1228 1229 1230 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1236 1237
1238 1239 1240 1241 1243 1244 1245 1246 1247 1248 1249
1250 1251 1252 1254 1255 1256 1258 1259 1260 1261 1262
1263 1264 1265 1266 1267 1268 1269 1270 1271 1272 1274
1275 1276 1277 1278 1279 1280 1281 1282 1283 1284 1285
1286 1287 1288 1289 1290 1291 1292 1293 1294 1295 1296
1297 1298 1299 1300 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307
1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1316 1317 1318
1319 1320 1321 1322 1323 1324 1325 1326 1327 1328 1329
1330 1331 1332 1333 1334 1335 1336 1337 1338 1339 1340
1341 1342 1343 1344 1345 1346 1347 1348 1349 1350 1351
1352 1353 1354 1355 1356 1357 1358 1359 1360 1361 1362
1363 1364 1365 1366 1367 1368 1369 1370 1371 1372 1373
1374 1375 1376 1377 1378 1379 1380 1381 1382 1383 1384
1385 1386 1387 1388 1389 1390 1391 1392 1393 1394 1395
1396 1397 1398 1399 1400 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406
1407 1408 1409 1410 1411 1412 1413 1414 1415 1416 1417
1418 1419 1420 1421 1422 1423 1424 1425 1426 1427 1428
1429 1430 1431 1432 1433 1434 1435 1436 1437 1438 1439
1440 1441 1442 1443 1444 1445 1446 1447 1448 1449 1450
1451 1452 1453 1454 1455 1456 1457 1458 1459 1460 1461
1462 1463 1464 1465 1466 1467 1468 1469 1470 1471 1472
1473 1474 1475 1476 1477 1478 1479 1480 1481 1482 1483
1484 1485 1486 1487 1488 1489 1490 1491 1492 1493 1494
1495 1496 1497 1498 1499 1500 1501 1502 1503 1504 1505
1506 1507 1508 1509 1510 1511 1512 1513 1514 1515 1516
1517 1518 1519 1520 1521 1523 1524 1525 1526 1527 1528
1529 1530 1531 1532 1533 1534 1535 1536 1537 1538 1539
1540 1541 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 1547 1548 1549 1550
1551 1552 1553 1554 1555 1556 1557 1558
 1559
 1560
 1561
001
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MSN
 CONFIGURATION
1562 1563 1564 1565 1566 1567 1568 1569 1570 1571 1572
1573 1574 1575 1576 1577 1578 1579 1580 1581 1582 1583
1584 1585 1586 1587 1588 1589 1590 1591 1592 1593 1594
1595 1596 1597 1598 1599 1600 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605
1606 1607 1608 1609 1610 1611 1612 1613 1614 1615 1616
1617 1618 1619 1620 1621 1622 1623 1624 1625 1626 1627
1628 1629 1630 1631 1632 1633 1634 1635 1636 1637 1638
1639 1640 1641 1642 1643 1644 1645 1646 1647 1648 1649
1650 1651 1653 1654 1655 1656 1657 1658 1659 1660 1662
1663 1664 1665 1666 1667 1668 1669 1670 1671 1672 1673
1674 1675 1676 1677 1678 1679 1680 1681 1684 1685 1686
1687 1688 1689 1690 1691 1692 1693 1694 1695 1696 1697
1698 1699 1700 1701 1703 1704 1706 1708 1709 1710 1711
1712 1713 1714 1715 1716 1718 1719 1720 1721 1722 1723
1724 1725 1726 1727 1728 1729 1730 1731 1732 1733 1734
1735 1736 1737 1738 1739 1740 1741 1742 1743 1744 1745
1746 1747 1748 1749 1750 1751 1752 1753 1754 1755 1756
1757 1758 1759 1760 1761
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
Equipment BFEA01
 1
Consumable CMLA01
 1
B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None
C. REASON
(1) History
In the case of Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Actuator primary upper attachment
failure and load sharing between primary and secondary load path, the THS Actuator
may not stall and in that case the THS Actuator primary upper attachment failure
remains hidden.
Continuous THS Actuator secondary load path loading could generate with time
significant damage on the THS Actuator. Severe damage may result in the disconnection
of the THSA from the aircraft structure.
There is today no indication provided to the flight crew in the cockpit of secondary load
path engagement at upper attachment level.
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(2) Objective/Action
This Service Bulletin requires an inspection of the upper attachment area so as to verify
the integrity of the primary load path and the non-engagement of the upper secondary
load path.
This inspection consists in a visual inspection, within 4000 FH or 1000 FC after the
aircraft’s first flight or after last accomplishment of MRBR Task 27.40.00/07 whichever
occurs first, of THS Actuator upper attachment and no-back housing for damages and
correct installation.
Load sharing between THS Actuator upper primary and secondary load path leads metal
to metal friction. Detailed visual inspection will allow to detect evidences of secondary
load path engagement.
(3) Advantages
The accomplishment of this Service Bulletin will ensure detection and/or prevention of
possible damage at an early stage and will avoid expensive repairs.
(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences
The Operational/Maintenance Consequences of this Service Bulletin are covered by the
update of the affected publications detailed in "PLANNING INFORMATION".
D. DESCRIPTION
To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :
Task 273218-832-801-001: Inspection
(1) Detailed Visual Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachments
(2) Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the Upper THS Actuator Parts and Upper
Attachment
(3) Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the Upper Attachment Fitting
(4) Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the THS Acuator on the Bench
E. COMPLIANCE
(1) Classification
MANDATORY: Service Bulletin must be accomplished.
(2) Accomplishment Timescale
Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin must be done within the intervals given.
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This Service Bulletin has been classified Mandatory. It is expected that an Airworthiness
Directive (AD) published by the European Av iation Safety Agenc y (EASA) will be issued
to confirm this classification. It is anticipated that the AD will confirm the intervals
given but reference should be made to the AD for confirmation of the mandated
accomplishment timescale.
Table 1, Config 001 - Inspection of THS Actuator and Upper Attachment
Compliance time (whichever occurs
first)
Condition
 Action
Threshold
 Grace period
Repetitive interval
(whichever occurs
first)
All Aircraft
 Do detailed visual
inspection of the
THS Actuator and
Upper Attachment,
refer to AMM Task
27-44-00-210-805
.
If the AMM task is
unavailable, refer
to SUBTASK
273218-832-001
001 Detailed Visual
Inspection Work
Steps of the Upper
THS Actuator Parts
and Upper
Attachment
4000 FH/1000 FC
after the aircraft’s
first flight or 4000
FH/1000 FC after
last
accomplishment of
MRBR Task
27.40.00/07 or
4000 FH/1000 FC
after last
accomplishment of
this SB whichever
occurs first.
3 months after
Revision 01 SB
issuance. Aircraft
inspected under
Revision 00 do not
require additional
inspection of
Revision 01
outside of the
Repetitive Interval.
None
No Findings
 None
 None
 None
 4000 FH/1000 FC
Findings
 Remove the THS
Actuator, refer to
AMM Task
27-44-51-000-801.
Before next flight.
 None
 None
Table 2, Config 001 - Inspection of the Upper Attachment Fitting
Compliance time (whichever occurs
first)
Condition
 Action
Threshold
 Grace period
Repetitive Interval
(whichever occurs
first)
THS Actuator
Removed
Do a detailed
visual inspection of
the Upper
Attachment Fitting
in the aircraft, refer
to SUBTASK
273218-832-002
001 Detailed Visual
Inspection Work
Steps of the Upper
Attachment Fitting
 .
Before next flight.
 None
 None
No Findings
 Continue the
inspection.
Before next flight.
 None
 None
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Findings
 Contact Airbus for
further instruction.
Continue the
inspection.
Before next flight.
 None
 None
Table 3, Config 001 - Inspection of the THS Actuator on the Bench
Compliance time (whichever occurs
first)
Condition
 Action
Threshold
 Grace period
Repetitive Interval
(whichever occurs
first)
THS Actuator
Removed
Do a detailed
visual inspection of
the THS Actuator
on the bench, refer
to SUBTASK
273218-832-003
001 Detailed Visual
Inspection Work
Steps of the THS
Acuator on the
Bench
 .
Before next flight.
 None
 None
No Findings
 Reinstall the THS
Actuator, refer to
AMM Task
27-44-51-400-801.
Before next flight.
 None
 4000 FH/1000 FC
Findings
 Install a THS
Actuator. Refer to
AMM Task
27-44-51-400-801
and Note (1).
Before next flight.
 None
 4000 FH/1000 FC
NOTE
 (1)
: A THS Actuator can be installed if:
- it is serviceable and
- it has accumulated less than 4000 FH/1000 FC whichever occurs
first since new or since the last overhaul or since the last
accomplishment of this SB.
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.
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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 273218-832-801-001: Inspection
Get Access
 1.00
On Aircraft
Detailed Visual Inspection of the THS Actuator and
Upper Attachments
1.00
Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the Upper
THS Actuator Parts and Upper Attachment
0.00
Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the Upper
Attachment Fitting
0.00
On Bench
Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the THS
Acuator on the Bench
0.00
Close-Up
 1.00
TOTAL MANHOURS
 3.00
ELAPSED TIME (HOURS)
 3.00
NOTE
: The minimum manhours necessary to accomplish this Service Bulletin are
those for the Inspection. Depending on the inspection result, additional
manhours can apply.
H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Not Changed
I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA
Not Changed
J. REFERENCES
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 06-20-00 06-31-53 12-34-24
27-44-00 27-44-51
Elec. Std. Practices Manual (ESPM)
 20-55-00
Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB)
 Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO
47147-27-17
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO
47147-27-19
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO
47172-27-11
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO
47172-27-12
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K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED
Aircraft Wiring List (AWL)
Impact on scheduled maintenance: Refer to MPD
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
Vendor parts are to be procured from:
Equipment BFEA01
 GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS
13 Avenue de l’eguillette
BP 7186
95310
St-Ouen l’Aumone
CEDEX FRANCE
T e l :( 3 3 )13 43 26 30 0
F a x :( 3 3 )13 43 26 31 0
(2) Price and Availability
Equipment BFEA01
No AIRBUS kit will be provided.
Procurement terms for the equipment must be negotiated with the equipment supplier.
B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
Industry support terms for the equipment must be negotiated with the equipment supplier.
C. LIST OF COMPONENTS
No Kit
D. LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED
(1) Consumable Materials
Consumable CMLA01
ITEM
 DESCRIPTION
 REFERENCE TO CML
MAT. No.
QTY PER A/C
 SEE
NOTES
Non Aqueous Cleaner - Petroleum
Based
08BBB1
 As required
Lint Free Cotton Cloth
 14SBA1
 As required
(2) Components
None
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(3) Equipment
Equipment BFEA01
ITEM
 NEW PART N˚
 QTY (UM)
 KEYWORD
 ITEM
 OLD PART N˚
 INT
 SEE
NOTES
1
 47147-300
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47147-303
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47147-350
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47147-400
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47147-500
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47147-700
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47147-710
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47172-300
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47172-500
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47172-510
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47172-520
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47172-530
 As
required
ACTUATOR
1
 47172-540
 As
required
ACTUATOR
NOTE
: The components listed above are only necessary if the THS Actuator
needs to be replaced after discovering findings from the detailed visual
inspection. The quantity of these items are to be ordered as required.
NOTE
: 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
None
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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Task 273218-832-801-001 - Inspection
WARNING
: MAKE SURE THAT YOU OBEY ALL THE WARNINGS AND ALL THE CAUTIONS
INCLUDED IN THE REFERENCED PROCEDURES.
WARNING
: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES ARE
IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS
AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
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 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
: 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.
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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
: This Service Bulletin contains the instructions for the on-aircraft maintenance
necessary to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.
For any deviations to the instructions contained herein, contact Airbus for further
instructions and approval.
NOTE
: The purpose of flowcharts 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
Zone
From 311 to 312
Modified FIN
1CS
Manpower
TOTAL MANHOURS
 3.00
ELAPSED TIME (HOURS)
 3.00
A. GENERAL
(1) Subtask 273218-910-001-001 - Standard Practices
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 06-20-00, Page Block 001
06-31-53, Page Block 001
(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 06-31-53, Page Block 001.
(c) For the identification of zones, refer to AMM 06-20-00, Page Block 001.
(2) Subtask 273218-839-001-001 - Administrative
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
Write in the applicable aircraft records that you have done all the work given in this
Service Bulletin.
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B. PREPARATION
(1) Subtask 273218-941-001-001 - Job Set-up
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
From
 311
 Work location
 from Frame 80 to Frame 87
To
 312
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 Task 12-34-24-860-802
Task 27-44-00-210-805
NOTE
: The items given in this note 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 system s depressurized
- Access to the cockpit and cabin is available
- All circuit breakers are in closed position
- All controls in NORM, AUTO or OFF position.
(a) Make sure that the aircraft is electrically grounded, refer to AMM Task
12-34-24-860-802.
(b) Do the Job Set-up procedure as specified in the detailed visual inspection of the
THS Actuator (1CS) and Upper Attachment, refer to AMM Task 27-44-00-210-805
 .
C. PROCEDURE
(1) Subtask 273218-220-001-001 - Detailed Visual Inspection of the THS Actuator and
Upper Attachments
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
From
 311
 Work location
 from Frame 83 to Frame 84
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To
 312
Manpower Resources
Manhours
 1.00
Minimum number of person
 1
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
Material necessary to do the job
Equipment BFEA01
ITEM
 NEW PART N˚
 QTY (UM)
 KEYWORD
 SEE
NOTES
1
 47147-300
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47147-303
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47147-350
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47147-400
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47147-500
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47147-700
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47147-710
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47172-300
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47172-500
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47172-510
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47172-520
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47172-530
 As required
 ACTUATOR
1
 47172-540
 As required
 ACTUATOR
NOTE
: The components listed above are only necessary if the THS Actuator
needs to be replaced after discovering findings from the detailed visual
inspection. The quantity of these items are to be ordered as required.
NOTE
: 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 27-44-00-210-805
Task 27-44-51-000-801
Task 27-44-51-400-801
Fig. A-FBBAA
Removal and Installation of the THS
Actuator
Sheet 01
WARNING
: SUPPORT THE UNIT/ASSEMBLY C AREFULLY TO PREVENT INJURY
TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE. THE UNIT/ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY.
WARNING
: OBEY THE HYDRAULIC SAFETY PROCEDURES. WORK ON THE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
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(a) Do a detailed visual inspection of the THS Actuator (1CS) and Upper Attachment,
refer to AMM Task 27-44-00-210-805
 . If the AMM task is unavailable, refer to
SUBTASK 273218-832-001 001 Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the
Upper THS Actuator Parts and Upper Attachment .
1
 If there are no findings on the THS Actuator (
 1CS) or Upper Attachment, no
further action is required at this time.
a
 Do the inspection again in accordance with Paragraph 1.E.(2).
2
 If there are findings on the THS Actuator (1CS) or Upper Attachment, remove
the THS Actuator (1CS). Refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-000-801 and Fig. A-
FBBAA
.
FIN 1CS
1 THS Actuator Item (1) Retain
a
 Do a detailed visual inspection of the fuselage primary and secondary
attachments of the Upper Attachment Fitting in the aircraft, refer to
SUBTASK 273218-832-002 001 Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of
the Upper Attachment Fitting
 .
<1> If there are no findings on the fuselage primary and secondary
attachments of the Upper Attachment Fitting in the aircraft, continue
to work step b.
<2> If there are findings on the fuselage primary and secondary
attachments of the Upper Attachment Fitting in the aircraft, contact
Airbus for further instruction before the next flight. Continue to work
step b.
b
 Do a detailed visual inspection of the THS Actuator (1CS) on the bench,
refer to SUBTASK 273218-832-003 001 Detailed Visual Inspection Work
Steps of the THS Acuator on the Bench
 .
<1> If there are no findings on the THS Actuator (1CS), reinstall the THS
Actuator (1CS). Refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801 and Fig. A-
FBBAA
.
FIN 1CS
1 THS Actuator Item (1) Retained at
removal
<a> Continue to SUBTASK 273218-720-001 001 Test the THS
Actuator After Installation
 .
[1] Do inspection again in accordance with Paragraph 1.E.(2).
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<2> If there are findings on the THS Actuator (1CS), replace the
THS Actuator (1CS) before the next flight. Refer to AMM Task
27-44-51-400-801 and Fig. A-FBBAA
.
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47147-300 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47147-303 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47147-350 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47147-400 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47147-500 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47147-700 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47147-710 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47172-300 Item 1
or
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FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47172-500 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47172-510 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47172-520 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator 47172-530 Item 1
or
FIN 1CS
As
required
THS Actuator
 47172-540
 Item 1
NOTE
: Install the same THS Actuator (1CS) part number
that was removed, or the associated Service
Bulletins must be reported accomplished to maintain
correct aircraft configuration.
<a> Continue to SUBTASK 273218-720-001 001 Test the THS
Actuator After Installation
 .
[1] Do inspection again in accordance with Paragraph 1.E.(2).
(2) Subtask 273218-832-001-001 - Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the Upper
THS Actuator Parts and Upper Attachment
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
From
 311
 Work location
 from Frame 83 to Frame 84
To
 312
Manpower Resources
Manhours
 0.00
Minimum number of person
 0
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
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Material necessary to do the job
Consumable CMLA01
ITEM
 DESCRIPTION
 REFERENCE TO
CML MAT. No.
QTY PER A/C
 SEE
NOTES
Non Aqueous Cleaner -
Petroleum Based
08BBB1
 As required
Lint Free Cotton Cloth
 14SBA1
 As required
References
Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB)
 Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47147-27-17
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47147-27-19
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47172-27-11
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47172-27-12
Fig. A-FBAAA
Inspection of the THS Actuator and
Upper Attachment Fitting
Sheet 01
Sheet 02
Sheet 03
Sheet 04
Sheet 05
Sheet 06
Sheet 07
(a) Use a flashlight to do a detailed visual inspection of the base of the Rod Sphere,
located between the No-Back Housing and the Primary Attachment Gimbal, for
signs of wear and metallic particles, refer to Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 01
 ,
 Fig. A-FBAAA
Sheet 03
, Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 06
 , and Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 07
 .
(b) Clean the Fail-Safe Upper Secondary Attachment, the Primary Attachment Gimbal,
and the No-Back Housing with cleaner and let them dry, refer to Fig. A-FBAAA
Sheet 01
.
Non Aqueous
Cleaner - Petroleum
Based
08BBB1 As required
Lint Free Cotton
Cloth
14SBA1 As required
(c) Use a flashlight to do a detailed visual inspection of the full surface of the
Primary Attachment Gimbal, the Upper Profile that points to the A/C structure, the
Lower Profile that points to the No-Back Housing, the Inner Profile, the Exterior
Profile, and the Spherical Bearings. Do the detailed visual inspection for incorrect
attachment, damaged protective finish, too much wear that causes locking axles
and gimbal recoil, cra cks, dents, distortions, signs of corrosion, or loss of Spherical
Bearings, refer to Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 01
 , Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 02
 , and Fig. A-
FBAAA Sheet 04
.
NOTE
: The use of a mirror is recommended to inspect the Inner Profile
because it is difficult to get access to this area.
NOTE
: If there is an extruded shim in the upper THS Actuator (1CS)
attachment, refer to Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO Service Bulletin
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No. 47172-27-11 for criteria and
 Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO
Service Bulletin No. 47172-27-12 for modification of 47172 Series
THS Actuator (
 1CS) or
 Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO Service
Bulletin No. 47147-27-17 and Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO Service
Bulletin No. 47147-27-19
 for 47147 Series THS Actuator (1CS).
(d) Use a flashlight to do a detailed visual inspection of the inner and outer faces of
each Outer Yoke Flange and the inner and outer faces of each Inner Yoke Flange
for cracks, ruptures, incorrect attachment, and damage to the protective finish.
Refer to Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 01
 , Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 02
 , and Fig. A-FBAAA
Sheet 05
.
NOTE
: The Yoke Flanges connect the No-Back Housing to the Primary
Attachment Gimbal.
(e) Use a flashlight to do a detailed visual inspection of the No-Back Housing
for cracks, dents, signs of corrosion, inco rrect attachment, and damage to the
protective finish, refer to Fig. A-FBAAA Sheet 01
 .
(3) Subtask 273218-832-002-001 - Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the Upper
Attachment Fitting
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
From
 311
 Work location
 from
 Frame 83 to
 Frame 84
To
 312
Manpower Resources
Manhours
 0.00
Minimum number of person
 0
Subtask elapsed time
 0.00
Skills
 AIRFRAME
References
Fig. A-FBCAA
Inspection of the Upper Attachment
Fitting
Sheet
 01
(a) Do a detailed visual inspection on the primary and secondary attachments to the
fuselage of the Upper Attachment Fitti ng to check for wear, cracks, incorrect
attachment, corrosion, or distortion evidence. Refer to Fig. A-FBCAA
.
(4) Subtask 273218-832-003-001 - Detailed Visual Inspection Work Steps of the THS
Acuator on the Bench
Manpower Resources
Manhours
 0.00
Minimum number of person
 0
Subtask elapsed time
 0.00
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
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References
Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB)
 Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47147-27-17
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47147-27-19
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47172-27-11
Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO 47172-27-12
Fig. A-FBDAA
Inspection of the THS Actuator on
Bench
Sheet
 01
Sheet
 02
Sheet
 03
(a) Do a detailed visual inspection of the base of the Rod Sphere, located between
the No-Back Housing and the Primary Attachment Gimbal, for signs of wear and
metallic particles, refer to Fig. A-FBDAA Sheet 01
 and Fig. A-FBDAA Sheet 03
 .
(b) Do a detailed visual inspection of the full surface of the Primary Attachment Gimbal,
the Upper Profile that points to the A/C structure, the Lower Profile that points to
the No-Back Housing, the Inner Profile, the Exterior Profile, and the Spherical
Bearings. Do the detailed visual inspection for incorrect attachment, damaged
protective finish, too much wear that causes locking axles and gimbal recoil, cracks,
dents, distortions, signs of corrosion, or loss of Spherical Bearings, refer to Fig. A-
FBDAA
.
NOTE
: The use of a mirror is recommended to inspect the Inner Profile
because it is difficult to get access to this area.
NOTE
: If there is an extruded shim in the upper THS Actuator (
 1CS)
attachment, refer to Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO Service Bulletin
No. 47172-27-11 for criteria and Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO
Service Bulletin No. 47172-27-12 for modification of 47172 Series
THS Actuator (
 1CS) or Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO Service
Bulletin No. 47147-27-17 and Lucas Aerospace - Flight CO Service
Bulletin No. 47147-27-19 for 47147 Series THS Actuator (
 1CS).
(c) Do a detailed visual inspection of the inner and outer faces of each Outer Yoke
Flange and the inner and outer faces o f each Inner Yoke Flange for cracks,
ruptures, incorrect attachment, and damage to the protective finish. Refer to Fig. A-
FBDAA Sheet 01
.
NOTE
: The Yoke Flanges connect the No-Back Housing to the Primary
Attachment Gimbal.
D. TEST
(1) Subtask 273218-720-001-001 - Test the THS Actuator After Installation
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
From
 311
 Work location
 from Frame 80 to Frame 87
To
 312
Manpower Resources
Skills
 INSTRUMENT
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References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 Task 27-44-51-400-801
WARNING
: MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL RANGES OF THE FLIGHT
CONTROLS ARE CLEAR. MOVEMENT OF FLIGHT CONTROLS CAN
CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE.
NOTE
: The testing of the THS Actuator (
 1CS) is only required if the THS
Actuator (
 1CS) has been removed during the inspection. If the THS
Actuator (
 1CS) has not been removed, proceed to the Close-up
procedure.
(a) Do the Test procedure as specified in the installation of the THS Actuator (1CS),
refer to AMM Task 27-44-51-400-801.
E. CLOSE-UP
(1) Subtask 273218-942-001-001 - Close-up
Work Zones and Access Panels
Zone
 Access/Work location
From
 311
 Work location
 from Frame 80 to Frame 87
To
 312
Manpower Resources
Skills
 NON SPECIFIC
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 Task 27-44-00-210-805
(a) Do the Close-up procedure as specified in the inspection of the THS Actuator
(1CS), refer to AMM Task 27-44-00-210-805
 .
(b) Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
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**CONF ALL
Z311
Z312
FR80
FR87
LH
RH
FR80
FR83
FR84
FR87
312AR
B
A
A
B
NO−BACK
HOUSING
PRIMARY
ATTACHMENT
GIMBAL
THS ACTUATOR
C
1CS
FAIL SAFE
SECONDARY
UPPER
ATTACHMENTS
G
G_SB_273218_5_BAAA_01_01
Figure A-FBAAA - Sheet 01
Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachment Fitting
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**CONF ALL
E F
FOR INSPECTION AREAS REFER TO SHEETS 4 AND 5.02
NOTE:
FOR INSPECTION AREAS REFER TO SHEET 3.01 LH SHOWN
RH SYMMETRICAL
C
A A
BASE OF
01
ROD SPHERE
NO−BACK YOKE (FWD)
02
A
A
A
A
B
B
SPHERICAL BEARING (LH)
NO−BACK YOKE (AFT)
02
SPHERICAL BEARING (RH)
SPHERICAL BEARING
GIMBAL
GIMBAL
G_SB_273218_5_BAAA_02_01
Figure A-FBAAA - Sheet 02
Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachment Fitting
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**CONF ALL
D
NOTE:
INSPECTION AREA (AROUND THE ROD).
BASE OF ROD SPHERE INSPECTION
ROD
B B
FWD
D
G_SB_273218_5_BAAA_03_01
Figure A-FBAAA - Sheet 03
Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachment Fitting
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**CONF ALL
UPPER SECONDARY
ATTACHMENTUPPER PROFILE
LOWER PROFILE
EXTERIOR PROFILE INNER PROFILE
THE UPPER PROFILE: SECTION FACING THE
THE LOWER PROFILE: SECTION FACING THE NO−BACK
THE EXTERIOR PROFILE: EXTERNAL SECTION OF THE GIMBAL
RUNNING AT 360 DEG AROUND THE EQUIPMENT.
THE INNER PROFILE: INTERNAL SECTION OF THE GIMBAL
SURROUNDING THE SECONDARY ATTACHMENT.
FIXING INTERFACE WITH THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE, EXCLUDING THE UPPER
SURFACE OF THE GIMBAL SURROUNDING THE SPHERICAL BEARING.
HOUSING, EXCEPT THE SURFACE COVERED BY THE NO−BACK YOKE.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A MIRROR.
DUE TO THE POOR ACCESSIBILITY AROUND THE NO−BACK HOUSING YOKE,
03
04
05
06
NO−BACK YOKE
UPPER GIMBAL INSPECTION
NOTE:
03
04
05 06
E
C C
C C
VIEW LOOKING AFT
F
W
D
G_SB_273218_5_BAAA_04_00
Figure A-FBAAA - Sheet 04
Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachment Fitting
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**CONF ALL
OUTER FACE OF THE
YOKE FLANGEOUTER YOKE FLANGE
INNER YOKE FLANGE
INNER YOKE FLANGE
OUTER FACE OF THE
YOKE FLANGE
OUTER YOKE FLANGE
OUTER FACE OF THE
INNER YOKE FLANGE
UPPER SECONDARY
ATTACHMENT
NO−BACK YOKE
NO−BACK YOKE INSPECTION
F
D D
D D
VIEW LOOKING AFT
F
W
D
G_SB_273218_5_BAAA_05_00
Figure A-FBAAA - Sheet 05
Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachment Fitting
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
H
G
G_SB_273218_5_BAAA_06_00
Figure A-FBAAA - Sheet 06
Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachment Fitting
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
BASE
OF
ROD SPHERE
H
G_SB_273218_5_BAAA_07_00
Figure A-FBAAA - Sheet 07
Inspection of the THS Actuator and Upper Attachment Fitting
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
Z311
Z312
FR80
FR87
LH
RH
FR80
FR83
FR84
FR87
312AR
B
A
A
B
1
(1)
G_SB_273218_5_BBAA_01_00
Figure A-FBBAA - Sheet 01
Removal and Installation of the THS Actuator
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
Z311
Z312
FR80
FR87
LH
RH
FR80
FR83
FR84
FR87
312AR
B
A
A
B
PRIMARY
ATTACHMENT
SECONDARY
ATTACHMENT
UPPER ATTACHMENT
FITTING
G_SB_273218_5_BCAA_01_00
Figure A-FBCAA - Sheet 01
Inspection of the Upper Attachment Fitting
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
C
Z311
Z312
FR80
FR87
LH
RH
FR80
FR83
FR84
FR87
312AR
B
A
A
B
PRIMARY
ATTACHMENT GIMBAL
SECONDARY
ATTACHMENT POINTS
YOKE
FLANGE
1
ON BENCH
G_SB_273218_5_BDAA_01_01
Figure A-FBDAA - Sheet 01
Inspection of the THS Actuator on Bench
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
C
D
ON BENCH
G_SB_273218_5_BDAA_02_00
Figure A-FBDAA - Sheet 02
Inspection of the THS Actuator on Bench
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
D
BASE
OF
ROD SPHERE
ON BENCH
G_SB_273218_5_BDAA_03_00
Figure A-FBDAA - Sheet 03
Inspection of the THS Actuator on Bench
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SERVICE BULLETIN
**CONF ALL
DO A DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE THS ACTUATOR UPPER ATTACHMENT TO CHECK
FOR DEVIATION TO ATTACHMENT PARTS INSTALLATION. DO A DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION
OF THE THS ACTUATOR UPPER ATTACHEMENTS AND NO−BACK HOUSING FOR CRACKS, DAMAGES,
OR METALLIC PIECES (REFER TO TABLE 1 IN PLANNING INFORMATION PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2) )
NOTE:
THE PURPOSE OF FLOWCHARTS 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 THE SERVICE BULLETIN.
ARE
THERE ANY
FINDINGS?
NO YES
DO INSPECTION AGAIN AS
PER PLANNING INFORMATION
PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2)
REPLACE THE THS
ACTUATOR BEFORE NEXT
FLIGHT
CONTACT AIRBUS FOR
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
NEXT FLIGHT
REMOVE THE THS
ACTUATOR BEFORE NEXT
FLIGHT
DO A DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE
UPPER ATTACHMENT FITTING IN THE AIRCRAFT
(REFER TO TABLE 2 IN PLANNING INFORMATION
PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2) )
DO A DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION OF
THE THS ACTUATOR ON BENCH (REFER
TO TABLE 3 IN PLANNING INFORMATION
PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2) )
ARE
THERE ANY
FINDINGS?
NO YES
ARE
THERE ANY
FINDINGS?
NO
RE−INSTALL THE THS
ACTUATOR BEFORE NEXT
FLIGHT
YES
G_SB_273218_5_FAAA_01_07
Figure A-FFAAA - Sheet 01
Flowchart
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SERVICE BULLETIN
Service Bulletin REPORTING
TITLE: FLIGHT CONTROLS - THS ACT UATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LOAD PATH AT THE UPPER
ATTACHMENT LOCATION
MODIFICATION No.: None
SB Reporting status
This Service Bulletin will only be incorporated into affected customized Maintenance and Flight
Operations Products if it is duly reported to Airbus.
General information
The SB Reporting policy is published in ISI 00.00.00135. This document provides information regarding:
the SB Reporting means and benefits, the update of customized Maintenance Products and customized
Flight Operations Products.
If this Service Bulletin has an operational impact, refer to paragraph "Flight Operations Products" for
further information on the update of affected Flight Operations Products.
SB Reporting procedure
Standard practice to report SB is to use the online reporting application on AirbusWorld.
Refer to ISI 00.00.00179:
- For complete information on reporting means to Airbus. Question 2 "What are the standard
practices for SB reporting?"
- If this SB requires previous or simultaneous accomplishment of other SBs, Question 3 "What about
the reporting of prerequisite Service Bulletin?"
NOTE:
 ISI 00.00.00179 covers all the frequently asked questions about SB Reporting. It is revised on a
regular basis.
DATE: Jul 01/16 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A330-27-3218
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