55-1055 R-00

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SUMMARY
AIRBUS
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE
1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte
31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX
FRANCE
Tel : (33) 5 61 93 33 33
Telex : AIRBU 530526F
Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51
This summary is for information only and is not approved for modification of the aircraft.
ATA SYSTEM: 55
TITLE: STABILIZERS - VERTICAL STABILIZER - RUDDER Z STRUT CRACK

INSPECTION
**CONF ALL
MODIFICATIONS
None
REASON/DESCRIPTION/OPERATIONAL CONSEQUENCES
The rudder vertical support strut (Z strut) is located between the rear spar of the spar box and rudder
bearing No. 6 in the VTP. The design function of this strut is to keep the rudder in defined Z
position, to carry loads in hinge line direction and to prevent bending of the hinge arms. During routine
maintenance in the area, findings of longitudinal cracks combined with circumferential bulging at the
lower end of the rudder support Part Number R21924-2 were reported. Further investigations confirmed
that the crack was initiated by freezing water inside the strut tube.
This inspection Service Bulletin recommends a repetitive Detailed Inspection (DET) of the rudder
support strut P/N R21924-1, R21924-2 and R21924-2A and instructions depending on findings.
The embodiment of this Service Bulletin will permit early detection of cracks on rudder vertical support
struts.
NOTE: Accomplishment of the Service Bulletin No. A320-55-1058 (Production Modification No.
158335K18301 or Modification No. 160283K18302) cancels the requirements of this
Inspection Service Bulletin for the rudder support strut.
GENERAL EVALUATION
EVALUATION TABLE
COMPLIANCE RECOMMENDED (1) CANCELS INSPECTION SB NO
POTENTIAL AD NO 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 recommended to be accomplished to prevent significant operational

disruptions.
6 DATE: Aug 10/17 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A320-55-1055
REVISION No.: 00 - Aug 10/17 Page: 1
Printed in FRANCE © AIRBUS S.A.S. 2007. All rights reserved.

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SUMMARY
MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION
No Material
EFFECTIVITY
This Service Bulletin is applicable to this (these) operator(s) :
AIB AIC AIJ ALK ANA AVA AXM AZU CBJ CCA CDC CHB CSC
CSN CTV DLH EZY FFT GCR GOW HAL HKE IGO KZR LAN NKS
NVR ONE PGT RZO S2A SAS SBI TAM VIV VOI VRD VTI WOW
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 NO
HARD NO
SOFT NO
OBRM NO
MANPOWER
Task 551055-832-848-001: Inspection

TOTAL MANHOURS 5.25
ELAPSED TIME (HOURS) 5.25
APPENDICES
None

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SUMMARY
**CONF ALL
Z325
BR6
A B
PERFORM DETAILED
INSPECTION OF
THE Z STRUT
B
N_SB_551055_6_SAAA_01_00
Figure A-GSAAA - Sheet 01

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AIRBUS
31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX
FRANCE
Tel : (33) 5 61 93 33 33
Telex : AIRBU 530526F
Fax : (33) 5 61 93 42 51
ATA SYSTEM: 55

INSPECTION
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
320-251N 320-271N 321-251N 321-253N 321-271N 321-272N
(2) Effectivity by MSN
6286 6419 6642 6720 6744 6772 6799 6801 6819 6829 6833 6849 6860 6864 6868
6904 6907 6914 6920 6946 6952 6967 6975 7001 7011 7033 7047 7051 7053 7060
7074 7078 7083 7094 7102-7103 7107 7124 7126 7129 7140-7141 7147 7150 7162
7172 7175 7181 7185-7186 7192 7195 7205 7209 7236 7249 7252 7269 7273 7277
7283 7290-7291 7309 7321 7323 7329-7331 7333-7334 7341 7343 7352 7354 7359
7367 7380 7386-7387 7391 7396 7399 7401 7409 7417 7429 7449 7459 7466 7470
7472 7475 7477 7480 7483-7484 7486 7489 7494-7495 7499 7504-7505 7507-7508
7510 7512 7514 7517 7521 7523 7526 7530 7533 7535 7538 7540 7544 7547-7548
7553-7555 7559-7560 7563 7565 7567-7568 7571 7576-7577 7579 7581 7587-7589
7591 7594 7598 7600 7602-7603 7606 7610 7612 7616 7618 7626 7629 7634
7638-7639 7642 7648-7649 7662-7663 7671 7676-7677 7682 7688 7694 7697-7698
7703 7705 7710 7719 7721 7723 7727 7731 7733 7735 7737 7744 7746 7751 7753
7755 7757 7764 7768 7770 7776 7778 7786 7788 7791 7794-7795 7799-7800
7802-7804 7807 7811-7813 7822 7824 7828 7834-7835 7837 7839 7841-7842 7844
7847-7851 7853-7854 7856 7858-7862 7864 7871 7875 7881 7887 7891-7892 7895
7897 7899 7912 7914 7917-7918 7920-7921 7925 7928 7930-7931 7936 7939
7941-7942 7944-7946 7949-7952 7959-7961 7965 7967-7968 7972 7979-7980

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7983-7984 7986 8015 8038
(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
AIB 7480
AIC 7459 7475 7526 7559 7568 7616 7638 7662 7764 7776 7800 7930
7965
AIJ 7523 7576 7581 7939 7945 7986
ALK 7486 7535 7663 7697 7891
ANA 7401 7483 7554 7839 7881
AVA 7770 7822 7847 7887 7918 7928
AXM 6419 6642 7150 7195 7236 7309 7417 7508 7591 7612 7677 7719
7778 7794 7803 7837 7860 7921 7944 7949 7950 7984
AZU 7186 7283 7291 7354 7386 7409 7494 7521 7828 7960
CBJ 7875 7936 7952
CCA 7848 7899
CDC 7853
CHB 7795 7811 7849
CSC 7540 7579 7721 7744 7842 7895
CSN 6975 7129 7269 7343 7449 7470 7477 7530 7544 7548 7610 7920
7968 8015
CTV 7466 7505 7587 7603 7834
DLH 6801 6864 6920 7078 7103 7577 7588 7648 7710 7735
EZY 7649 7705 7802 7841
FFT 7141 7181 7249 7367 7387 7472 7538 7555 7600 7642 7727 7768
7824 7835 7925 7946 7967 7983
GCR 7333 7495 7533 7547 7751 7757 7788 7851 8038
GOW 7047 7074 7172 7205 7330 7507 7563 7571 7594 7737 7753 7813
7858 7859 7871
HAL 7917 7959
HKE 7209 7273 7512 7517 7598
IGO 6720 6744 6772 6799 6819 6829 6849 6860 6868 6904 6914 6946
6952 6967 7001 7033 7053 7083 7192 7252 7329 7331 7391 7396
7504 7510 7618 7892 7912 7914 7931 7961
KZR 7124 7567 7634
LAN 6286 7844 7864
NKS 6833 6907 7011 7094 7334
NVR 7746 7807
ONE 7175 7323 7484 7514 7698 7799 7854 7856
PGT 7140 7147 7162 7185 7321 7359 7380 7399 7429 7703 7786 7850
RZO 7972
S2A 7980

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OPERATOR MSN
SAS 7277 7290 7341 7352 7489 7499 7565 7602 7676 7723 7755 7791
7897 7951 7979
SBI 7629 7671 7731 7812
TAM 7126
VIV 7060 7107
VOI 7051 7102 7553 7626 7688 7804 7862 7941
VRD 7589 7639 7861 7942
VTI 7606 7682 7733
WOW 7560 7694
(4) Configuration by MSN
MSN CONFIGURATION
6286 6419 6642 6720 6744 6772 6799 6801 6819 6829 6833 001
6849 6860 6864 6868 6904 6907 6914 6920 6946 6952 6967
6975 7001 7011 7033 7047 7051 7053 7060 7074 7078 7083
7094 7102 7103 7107 7124 7126 7129 7140 7141 7147 7150
7162 7172 7175 7181 7185 7186 7192 7195 7205 7209 7236
7249 7252 7269 7273 7277 7283 7290 7291 7309 7321 7323
7329 7330 7331 7333 7334 7341 7343 7352 7354 7359 7367
7380 7386 7387 7391 7396 7399 7401 7409 7417 7429 7449
7459 7466 7470 7472 7475 7477 7480 7483 7484 7486 7489
7494 7495 7499 7504 7505 7507 7508 7510 7512 7514 7517
7521 7523 7526 7530 7533 7535 7538 7540 7544 7547 7548
7553 7554 7555 7559 7560 7563 7565 7567 7568 7571 7576
7577 7579 7581 7587 7588 7589 7591 7594 7598 7600 7602
7603 7606 7610 7612 7616 7618 7626 7629 7634 7638 7639
7642 7648 7649 7662 7663 7671 7676 7677 7682 7688 7694
7697 7698 7703 7705 7710 7719 7721 7723 7727 7731 7733
7735 7737 7744 7746 7751 7753 7755 7757 7764 7768 7770
7776 7778 7786 7788 7791 7794 7795 7799 7800 7802 7803
7804 7807 7811 7812 7813 7822 7824 7828 7834 7835 7837
7839 7841 7842 7844 7847 7848 7849 7850 7851 7853 7854
7856 7858 7859 7860 7861 7862 7864 7871 7875 7881 7887
7891 7892 7895 7897 7899 7912 7914 7917 7918 7920 7921
7925 7928 7930 7931 7936 7939 7941 7942 7944 7945 7946
7949 7950 7951 7952 7959 7960 7961 7965 7967 7968 7972
7979 7980 7983 7984 7986 8015 8038
(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

Consumable CMLD01 1

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B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None
C. REASON
(1) History
The rudder vertical support strut (Z strut) is located between the rear spar of the spar
box and rudder bearing No. 6 in the VTP. The design function of this strut is to keep the
rudder in defined Z position, to carry loads in hinge line direction and to prevent bending
of the hinge arms. During routine maintenance in the area, findings of longitudinal
cracks combined with circumferential bulging at the lower end of the rudder support Part
Number R21924-2 were reported. Further investigations confirmed that the crack was
initiated by freezing water inside the strut tube.
(2) Objective/Action
This inspection Service Bulletin recommends a repetitive Detailed Inspection (DET) of

the rudder support strut P/N R21924-1, R21924-2 and R21924-2A and instructions
depending on findings.
(3) Advantages
The embodiment of this Service Bulletin will permit early detection of cracks on rudder
vertical support struts.
NOTE: Accomplishment of the Service Bulletin No. A320-55-1058 (Production

Modification No. 158335K18301 or Modification No. 160283K18302)
cancels the requirements of this Inspection Service Bulletin for the rudder
support strut.
(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences
None
D. DESCRIPTION
To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :
(1) Do a Detailed Inspection of the Rudder Support Strut
E. COMPLIANCE
(1) Classification
RECOMMENDED: Service Bulletin recommended to be accomplished to prevent

significant operational disruptions.
(2) Accomplishment Timescale
Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin is recommended, refer to Tables 1, 2 and 3.

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Table 1, Config. 001 - Identify the Z-Strut Part Number

Condition Action Compliance time (whichever comes Repetitive interval
first) (whichever comes
Threshold Grace period first)
All Aircraft Identify the Z-Strut None Within 24 months None
part number from ISB issuance
Z-Strut part Refer to Table 2
number is
R21924-1
Z-Strut part Refer to Table 3
number is
R21924-2 or
R21924-2A
Table 2 - Aircraft with Z-Strut Part Number R21924-1

Aircraft with Z-Strut Do a detailed None Within 24 months None
part number inspection of the from ISB issuance
R21924-1 Rudder Support
Strut, refer to
TASK
551055-832-848
001 Inspection
Corrosion, Contact AIRBUS Before next flight None None
scratches, dents, for further
cracks and/or guidance
bulging found
No findings Clear and clean Immediately after None None
strut drain holes inspection
Table 3- Aircraft with Z-Strut Part Number R21924-2 or R21924-2A

Aircraft with Z-Strut Do a detailed None Within 24 months None
part number inspection of the from ISB issuance
R21924-2 or Rudder Support
R21924-2A Strut, refer to
TASK
551055-832-848
001 Inspection
Aircraft is older Do MSB Before next flight None None
than 24 months A320-55-1058
Cracks and/or
bulging found

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Aircraft is not older Do MSB None Within 24 months None

than 24 months A320-55-1058
Cracks and/or
bulging found
No findings Do a detailed None None Every 24 months
inspection of the
Rudder Support
Strut, refer to
TASK
551055-832-848
001 Inspection
OR
Do MSB Before next flight None None
A320-55-1058
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.

Get Access 3.00
On Aircraft
Do a Detailed Inspection of the Rudder Support Strut 0.25
Close-Up 2.00
TOTAL MANHOURS 5.25
H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Not Changed
I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA
Not Changed

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J. REFERENCES
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 06-20-00 06-41-55 12-34-24

20-16-00 55-36-48
Elec. Std. Practices Manual (ESPM) 20-55-00
K. PUBLICATION AFFECTED
None
L. INTERCHANGEABILITY/MIXABILITY
Not Applicable
M. SPARES
None

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION
**CONF ALL
A. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
No Material Set
B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
AIRBUS will credit the man hours indicated in this Service Bulletin for inspections that are
performed on aircraft in warranty at the time of such inspection. Credit will be at the agreed
inhouse warranty labor rate. Claims for labor allowance should be received no later than 90
days after completion of the last affected warranted aircraft.
For those aircraft in warranty at the time of such inspection with findings further to inspection
as per this Service Bulletin, AIRBUS will share the costs of accomplishment of this Service
Bulletin by crediting the operator supplied AIRBUS parts for orders placed before Sep 01/20.
Claims for this allowance should be received no later than 90 days after completion of the last
affected aircraft of your fleet.
For those aircraft in warranty at the time of such inspection with findings further to
inspection as per this Service Bulletin, AIRBUS will credit the man hours indicated in this
Service Bulletin for corrections that are performed on aircraft in warranty at the time of
such correction. Credit will be at the agreed inhouse warranty labor rate. Claims for labor
allowance should be received no later than 90 days after completion of the last affected
warranted aircraft.
C. LIST OF COMPONENTS
No Kit
D. LIST OF MATERIALS - OPERATOR SUPPLIED
(1) Consumable Materials
Consumable CMLD01
ITEM DESCRIPTION REFERENCE TO CML QTY PER A/C SEE

MAT. No. NOTES
Non Aqueous Cleaner-General 08BAA9 As required
Textile-Lint Free Cotton 14SBA1 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 551055-832-848-001 - Inspection
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 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.
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.

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Task Associated Data
Zone
325
Access
Panel 325DL 325DR 325EL 325ER
Manpower
TOTAL MANHOURS 5.25
A. GENERAL
(1) Subtask 551055-910-201-001 - Standard Practices
Manpower Resources
Skills NON SPECIFIC
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 06-20-00, Page Block 001
06-41-55, Page Block 001
Task 20-16-00-912-001
(a) For the identification of zones, refer to AMM 06-20-00, Page Block 001.
(b) For the identification of access panels, refer to AMM 06-41-55, Page Block 001.
(c) For circuit breaker safety practices, refer to AMM Task 20-16-00-912-001.
(2) Subtask 551055-839-201-001 - 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 551055-941-201-001 - Job Set-up
Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location
325 Access Panel 325DL, Panel 325DR, Panel 325EL, Panel
325ER
Manpower Resources
Skills AIRFRAME
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 12-34-24-869-002
Task 55-36-48-000-001

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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 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.
(a) Make sure that the aircraft is electrically grounded, refer to AMM Task
12-34-24-869-002.
(b) Do the Job Set-up procedure as specified in the removal of the Rudder Support
Strut, refer to AMM Task 55-36-48-000-001.
C. PROCEDURE
(1) Subtask 551055-220-201-001 - Do a Detailed Inspection of the Rudder Support

Strut
Work Zones and Access Panels

Zone Access/Work location
325 Access Panel 325DL, Panel 325DR, Panel 325EL, Panel
325ER
Manpower Resources
Manhours 0.25
Minimum number of person 1
Subtask elapsed time 0.25
Skills AIRFRAME
Material necessary to do the job
Consumable CMLD01
ITEM DESCRIPTION REFERENCE TO QTY PER A/C SEE
CML MAT. No. NOTES
Non Aqueous Cleaner- 08BAA9 As required
General
Textile-Lint Free Cotton 14SBA1 As required

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References
Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01
Detailed Inspection of the Rudder Sheet 02
Support Strut Sheet 03
Fig. A-GFAAA Sheet 01
Flowchart
(a) Inspect the Rudder Support Strut part number, refer to Fig. A-GBAAA Sheet 01.
1 If the part number is R21924-1:
a Do a detailed inspection of the Rudder Support Strut, part number

R21924-1, refer to Fig. A-GBAAA and Fig. A-GFAAA.
<1> If no damage was found, including damage from corrosion,

scratching, dents, cracks or bulging:
<a> Check the drain holes located on the strut body for clogging.
<b> Clear debris from the holes.
<c> Clean the hole openings with:
Textile-Lint Free 14SBA1 As required

Cotton
and
Non Aqueous 08BAA9 As required

Cleaner-General
<d> No further action is required.
<2> If damage was found:
<a> Contact AIRBUS before next flight and follow their instructions.
2 If the part number is R21924-2 or R21924-2A:
a Do a detailed inspection of the Rudder Support Strut, part number

R21924-2 or R21924-2A, refer to Fig. A-GBAAA and Fig. A-GFAAA.
<1> If neither crack(s) nor circumferential bulging was found:
<a> Accomplish Service Bulletin No. A320-55-1058 before the next

flight.
[1] No further action is required.
<b> Or do inspection again in accordance with Paragraph 1.E.(2).

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<2> If crack(s) and/or circumferential bulging was found:
<a> If the aircraft is older than 24 months:
[1] Accomplish Service Bulletin No. A320-55-1058 before the

next flight.
<b> If the aircraft is not older than 24 months:
[1] Accomplish Service Bulletin No. A320-55-1058 within 24

months.
D. TEST
None
E. CLOSE-UP
(1) Subtask 551055-942-201-001 - Close-up
Manpower Resources
Skills AIRFRAME
References
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 55-36-48-400-001
NOTE: If you intend to accomplish an associated Repair Task during the same
layover period, the subsequent Close-up procedure is not necessary.
(a) Make sure that the work areas are clean and clear of tools and other items of
equipment.
(b) Do the Close-up procedure as specified in the installation of the Rudder Support
Strut, refer to AMM Task 55-36-48-400-001.
(c) Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.

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**CONF ALL
Z325
BR6
A B
C D
RUDDER SUPPORT STRUT
B
N_SB_551055_6_BAAA_01_01
Figure A-GBAAA - Sheet 01

Detailed Inspection of the Rudder Support Strut

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**CONF ALL
BULGING
CRACK
U C
P
N_SB_551055_6_BAAA_02_01


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**CONF ALL
BULGING
N_SB_551055_6_BAAA_03_00


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**CONF ALL
IDENTIFY Z−STRUT PART NUMBER:

R21924−1, R21924−2 OR R21924−2A
IS
THE PART PERFORM A DETAILED INSPECTION
NUMBER YES
OF RUDDER SUPPORT STRUT R21924−1
R21924−1?
NO
CORROSION,
SCRATCHES, DENTS,
PERFORM A DETAILED INSPECTION OF RUDDER CRACKS AND/OR NO
SUPPORT STRUT R21924−2 OR R21924−2A BULGING
FOUND?
CLEAR AND CLEAN
STRUT DRAIN HOLES
YES
CRACKS
AND/OR BULGING YES
FOUND?
CONTACT AIRBUS FOR
FURTHER GUIDANCE
NO A/C
OLDER THAN YES
24 MONTHS?
OR
DO MOD
REPEAT AS PER SB SB A320−55−1058
INSTRUCTIONS IN AS PER SB
PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2) INSTRUCTIONS IN
PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2)
NO
DO MOD
SB A320−55−1058
AS PER SB
INSTRUCTIONS IN
PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2) DO MOD
SB A320−55−1058
AS PER SB
INSTRUCTIONS IN
PARAGRAPH 1.E.(2)
NO FURTHER ACTION
NOTE:
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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.
N_SB_551055_6_FAAA_01_04
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Service Bulletin REPORTING

INSPECTION
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
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If this Service Bulletin has an operational impact, refer to paragraph "Flight Operations Products" for
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SB Reporting procedure
Standard practice to report SB is to use the online reporting application on AirbusWorld.
Refer to ISI 00.00.00179:

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practices for SB reporting?"
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TITLE: STABILIZERS - VERTICAL STABILIZER - RUDDER Z STRUT CRACK

NOTE (1): Service Bulletin recommended to be accomplished to prevent significant operational

6 DATE: Aug 10/17 SERVICE BULLETIN No.: A320-55-1055

REVISION No.: 00 - Aug 10/17 Page: 1

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MATERIAL PRICE INFORMATION

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

NATURE OF THE WORK

Task 551055-832-848-001: Inspection

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Figure A-GSAAA - Sheet 01

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This Page Intentionally Left Blank

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TITLE: STABILIZERS - VERTICAL STABILIZER - RUDDER Z STRUT CRACK

320-251N 320-271N 321-251N 321-253N 321-271N 321-272N

(2) Effectivity by MSN

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7983-7984 7986 8015 8038

(3) Effectivity by Operator

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(4) Configuration by MSN

(5) Configuration definition

(6) Material Effectivity

MATERIAL QTY PER A/C SEE NOTES

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This inspection Service Bulletin recommends a repetitive Detailed Inspection (DET) of

NOTE: Accomplishment of the Service Bulletin No. A320-55-1058 (Production

(4) Operational/Maintenance Consequences

To accomplish this Service Bulletin it is necessary to :

Task 551055-832-848-001: Inspection

(1) Do a Detailed Inspection of the Rudder Support Strut

RECOMMENDED: Service Bulletin recommended to be accomplished to prevent

(2) Accomplishment Timescale

Accomplishment of this Service Bulletin is recommended, refer to Tables 1, 2 and 3.

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Table 1, Config. 001 - Identify the Z-Strut Part Number

Table 2 - Aircraft with Z-Strut Part Number R21924-1

Table 3- Aircraft with Z-Strut Part Number R21924-2 or R21924-2A

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Aircraft is not older Do MSB None Within 24 months None

Task 551055-832-848-001: Inspection

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

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