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Digest of available

enhancements

A330
A340
Family
2019 edition
Dear customers,
The objective of this leaflet is to present
an updated overview of operational/safety
enhancements for your fleet, in response to
the in-service experience of the fleet.
This extract focuses on selected items
considering their potential benefits and also
with the objective to reduce the number of
OEBs which are still applied on some aircraft
despite the availability of fixes to close such
OEBs.
This list does not pretend to be exhaustive,
nor does it include items already covered by
mandatory actions.
For detailed description/guideline on any
items included in this leaflet you must refer to
A dedicated tool that the last revision of the Airbus documentation.
facilitates the analysis of Should you have any specific questions,
the Digest of Available
Enhancements is available
please do not hesitate to contact Airbus
in the Air Transport Safety, either through your Field Representative or
Destination 10X Together your Customer Support Director.
App.
We hope that, while each operator has the
responsibility to adapt its operations to local
airworthiness rules and to define training and
procedures in line with its own operational
conditions, this leaflet will be beneficial to
your operations as a complement to the
topics presented during the Flight Safety
Conference.
Best Regards,
Yannick Malinge
SVP and Head of Product Safety
Table of contents
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ATA 21 ATA 27 ATA 34


Introduction of new pack controller Introduction of new Flight Control Installation of Thales Angle of Attack
to avoid dual temporary pack flow Data Concentrator (FCDC) Probe on the Standby Position 29
fluctuation 02 software 16
Introduction of new cabin pressure NEW
Replace side stick unit dampers on
controller 03 Captain and F/O sides 17 Introduction of new Pitot probe PN
0851MC 30
Introduction of new cabin zone Introduction of a brush to prevent
controller 04 foreign objects jamming pedal NEW
Introduce new APSU and improve mechanism 18 Improved TAT probes 31
the DSCS residual pressure warning
function 05 ATA 28 Improved initialization function during
Activation of the standby fuel pump ADIRS alignment 32
Introduction of a label to remind
precautions during ground air pre- starting logic enhancement to
Flight Path Angle Availability
conditioning 06 prevent potential inability to start
the standby fuel pump 19 improvement 33
ATA 22 Introduction of New T3CAS
Introduction of new Thermal Relief
Introduction of new FMGEC Valve (TRV) and connector to prevent Standard 34
standards Flight Mode Annunciator possible fuel feed line rupture 20
(FMA) enhancements – Pre GenePi ATA 35
hardware 07 Inspection and replacement of
Jettison fuel valve to prevent valve Introduction of GOS Check Valves35
Introduction of new FMGEC body fracture 21
standards - GenePi hardware 08 ATA 36
ATA 31
NEW
Introduction of new FMS standard Introduction of EIS1 DMC standard New bleed regulated-pressure
P5A 09 V114-1 and V515 22 transducer 36

ATA 24 Introduction of red STALL STALL ATA 71


message on PFD 23
Segregation of the 26 VAC power Introduction of New Latch Cowls
supply for AOA1 and AOA3 10 Activation of ATC/Transponder
Flags 37
monitoring function 24
Improved Shedding of Commercial
DC Loads 11 NEW ATA 73
Introduction Reversible Back Up
ATA 25 Speed Scale (BUSS) capability 25 NEW
Introduction of Rolls-Royce EEC
Modification of Static Inverter 12
ATA 32 software 14.2 38
ATA 26 Activation of the parking brake
monitoring function 26 ATA 78
Introduction of new CIDS STD 59B
 13 Introduction of bscu software Introduction of upgraded thrust
standard S9D 27 reverser actuating system (primary
ATA 26
door lock and door actuator) 39
Introduction of new Smoke ATA 33
Detectors 14 Abbreviations 40
Introduction of new cabin attendant
Introduction of new Fire Detection working light cover to prevent water
Unit Standard 15 condensation causing short circuit28 Prerequisite summary 41

Notes 42
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Introduction of new pack controller


to avoid dual temporary pack flow fluctuation
_
Cancel
Cabin depressurization prevention
OEB 33
IFTB/Diversion/Emergency descent prevention ATA 21
OEB 44

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


In cruise, in high humidity condition, ice could build up inside both packs and reduce
the air flow provided to the cabin. The pack controller logic is not able to cope with
this phenomenon and the cabin pressure reduces. Eventually, the “EXCESS CAB
ALT” ECAM warning is triggered and an emergency descent is performed.

Available enhancements
Upgraded Pack Controller software A-07, B-02 or C-07:
- SB A330-21-3143, A340-21-4142: Pack controller A-07 (Mod. 58150).
- SB A330-21-3144, A340-21-4143: Pack controller B-02 (Mod. 58150).
- SB A330-21-3169, A340-21-4156: Pack controller A-08 AND B-03 (Mod. 203404).
- SB A330-21-3168, A340-21-4155, A340-21-5048: Pack controller C-07
(Mod. 203242).

Note: Refer to TFU 21.50.00.002 and OIT 999.0085/10 which describes details
regarding an incompatibility between new pack controller std C-07 and old zone
controller.

Additional benefits
OEB 33 is cancelled by introduction of these new pack controllers.
OEB 44 is cancelled by introduction of new Pack Controller C-07 (on A340 only).

Other references
- ISI 21.53.00004.
- TFU 21.50.00.002 & OIT 999.0085/10.
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Introduction of new cabin pressure controller


_

No
OEB
Loss of pressurization prevention ATA 21

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


Cases of abnormal pressurization behavior have been reported. In some cases this
has occurred due to abnormal Cabin Pressure Controller (CPC) behavior, leading the
cabin pressure altitude to increase and consequential emergency descent to FL100
as per associated operational procedure.

Available enhancements
Nord Micro CPC PN 20793-42BD (mod 201441D50313) introduces software
improvements offering greater system robustness against uncommanded cabin
depressurization.
Nord Micro CPC’s PN 20793-42BD is introduced by following Airbus SB’s:
- SB A330-21-3163: Introduce new cabin pressure controller P/N 20793-42BD.
- SB A340-21-4151: Introduce new cabin pressure controller P/N 20793-42BD.
- SB A340-21-5045: Introduce new cabin pressure controller P/N 20793-42BD.
Upgrade of existing Nord Micro CPC PN 20793-42BC to PN 20793-42BD can be
performed by Nord Micro Vendor Service Bulletin (VSB):
-VSB 20793-21-012: 20793-42BC upgrade to 20793-42BD by Nord Micro VSB.

Aircraft Prerequisites
“CPC’s from PN 20793-30BA and subsequent can be updated to PN 20793-42BC
by embodiment of the following VSB (where applicable):
- VSB 20793-21-003: 20793-30BA Upgrade to 20793-31BB by Nord Micro VSB.
- VSB 20793-21-006: 20793-31BB Upgrade to 20793-41BC by Nord Micro VSB.
- VSB 20793-21-011: 20793-41BC Upgrade to 20793-42BC by Nord Micro VSB.
To take full benefit of the implementation of the improvements offered by the CPC
PN 20793-42BD additional wiring between the SDAC and CPC has to be added
for aircraft pre mod 51838D44346:
- SB A330-21-3102: Install additional wiring between SDAC and CPC.
- SB A340-21-4111: Install additional wiring between SDAC and CPC.
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Introduction of new cabin zone controller


_

Cancel
OEB 43
Loss of pressurization prevention ATA 21

A340-500/600

Description of safety topic


On A340-500/600 with Zone Controller 978C0000-07, AIR PACK VALVE 1 FAULT
and AIR PACK VALVE 2 FAULT cautions can occur in cruise, either simultaneously or
at an interval of a few seconds. If the ECAM procedure to switch off one pack is then
applied spurious ECAM AIR PACK 1+2 FAULT can trigger. This requires switching off
the remaining pack and descent to FL 100.

OEB43 was issued to enable flight crew to attempt a zone controller reset prior to
applying the ECAM procedure.

Note: OEB43 is not applicable to A330 or A340-200/300 aircraft.

Available enhancements
Zone controller PN 978C0000-08 (MOD 203241) cancels this misbehaviour
- SB A340-21-5051: INTRODUCE ZONE CONTROLLER C08.

Zone controller PN 978C0000-08 introduces the following enhancements for A330


and A340-200/300:
- improves Pack Flow optimization based on PAX count
- introduces an advisory to increase flow selection
- corrects PC Main Heat Exchanger ice protection logic.

- SB A330-21-3173 - INTRODUCE ZONE CONTROLLER C08.


- SB A340-21-4159 - INTRODUCE ZONE CONTROLLER C08.

Other references
TFU 21.00.00.062 “MOD 203241/MP D50672 - AIR CONDITIONING - COCKPIT
AND CABIN TEMPERATURE – INTRODUCE MODIFIED ZONE CONTROLLER”.
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Introduce new APSU and improve


the DSCS residual pressure warning function
_
Prevention of door opening with fuselage
pressurized ATA 21

A330 and A340-500/600 A/C

Description of safety topic


Due to current aircraft logic, the Residual Pressure Warning system (RPWS) is not
operative on ground with no Aircraft electrical power. If the operating procedures are not
fully adhered to this could lead to inadvertent opening of the door when the aircraft is
pressurized, with risk of injury.

Available enhancements
Introduction of modified relay logic, which enables correct ground conditions to be sent to
the RPWS to correctly indicate aircraft cabin pressurization:
- SB A330-52-3096 / A340-52-4102 / A340-52-5024: INTRODUCE ASPSU P/N 3214-
92 AND IMPROVE THE DSCS RESIDUAL PRESSURE WARNING FUNCTION.

Aircraft Pre-requisites
SB A330-52-3096 or A340-52-4102 requires prior or simultaneous accomplishment of
Service Bulletins A330-52-3020 / SB A340-52-4028 or production modification MOD
42998D19886:

Additional Benefits
These service bulletins also improve enhancements to prevent false activation of the
RPWS and improve Autonomous Standby Power Supply Unit (ASPSU) battery life.

Other references
TFU 52.71.00.021 “Residual Pressure Warning System improvement”
IT 999.0009/12 “ATA 52-71 Residual Pressure Warning System
Article in Safety First N°27
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Introduction of a label to remind precautions


during ground air pre-conditioning
_
Ground personnel injury prevention
Aircraft damage prevention ATA 21

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


During the operation of the ground air supply, with the Outflow Valve in the abnormal
state of being closed, and with a fully closed cabin, there is risk of aircraft damage
and injury to personnel in the event of an unrecognized build-up of cabin pressure.

Available enhancements
Introduction of new labels to give additional recommendations to minimize the possibility of
cabin residual pressure during ground air supply.
This reduces the risk of aircraft damage and/or injury to persons inside the aircraft during
operation of the ground air supply. This is embodied by following SBs:
- SB A330-21-3171: Install additional warning label LP/HP ground connection maint doors
- SB A340-21-4158: Install additional warning label LP/HP ground connection maint doors
- SB A340-21-5050: Install additional warning label LP/HP ground connection maint doors.
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Introduction of new FMGEC standards


Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) enhancements –
Pre GenePi hardware
_
Cancels
Enhancement of AP and FD
OEB 20
engagement logics - Pre GenePi ATA 22
OEB 48

A330/A340 A/C with PRE Genepi hardware

Description of safety topic


In alternate law, enhance the AP and FD engagement/disengagement logics. Enhanced FMA (Flight Mode
Annuciator).
Available enhancements
In Alternate law:
- Automatic AP disengagement at VLS-10 and Vmo/Mmo+6kts.
- AP & FD disengagement at STALL warning.
- AP & FD disengagement if VLS and AoA not available.
- FD will not re-engage automatically after an automatic disengagement.
For A330:
- A330 GE: FMGEC Std L11B9
- SB A330-22-3200, FMGEC Std T2B9
- SB A330-22-3198, FMGEC Std P3B9
- SB A330-22-3223.
- A330 PW/RR: FMGEC Std L11CD9
- SB A330-22-3201, FMGEC Std T2CD9 - SB A330-22-3199 , FMGEC P3CD9
- SB A330-22-3222.
For A340-200/300:
- FMGEC Std T2A12 - SB A340-22-4093, FMGEC L11A12 - SB A340-22-4095, FMGEC P3A12 - SB A340-
22-4096.
For A340-500/600:
- FMGEC Std T2E9 - SB A340-22-5041, FMGEC P3E9 - SB A340-22-5042
Note: L11 FMS cancels OEB20 (Erroneous vertical profile during RNAV, LOC and LOC B/C approaches).
The triple click aural alert and specific display on the PFD can be activated via pin programming (Mod.46587)
SB A340-22-4041: Activate FMA enhancement function.
The applicable SB’s are subject to an Airbus monitored retrofit campaign:
SB 22-3198 RIL G22M16000350 R01
SB 22-3199 RIL G22M16000348 R01
SB 22-3200 RIL G22M16000351 R01
SB 22-3201 RIL G22M16000349 R01
SB 22-3222 RIL G22M16004551 R01
SB 22-3223 RIL G22M16004550 R01
SB 22-4093 RIL F22M17004409
SB 22-4095 RIL F22M16000347
SB 22-4096 RIL F22M17004410
SB 22-5041 an 22-5042 RIL F22M18003188
Aircraft Prerequisites
A340-200/300 FMA enhancements requires at least:
- SB A340-31-4041: DMC software V110X or subsequent (refer to “introduction of EIS1 DMC standard V515”
page 22).
- SB A340-31-4042: FWC standard L7-0 or subsequent, and new SDAC standard C3-0A.
- For information on latest standards of DMC refer to “Introduction of EIS1 DMC standard V515”.
- For A340-200/300 next FWC Standard L14 will be mandated.
Other references
- Presentation during 20 and 22 Flight Safety Conferences
- ISI 22.83.00004 “FMGEC - EVOLUTION & INTERCHANGEABILITY”
Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit Operations at the following email
address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
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Introduction of new FMGEC standards -


GenePi hardware
_
Cancels
Enhancement of AP and FD
OEB 20
engagement logics - GenePi ATA 22
OEB 48

A330/A340 A/C with Genepi hardware

Description of safety topic


FMGEC enhancements have been developed to introduce additional features in the aim
to avoid any undesirable aircraft deviation and to improve the take-off securing function.
The most relevant safety topics are:
- NAV Go Around Logic (deviation from the required track during RNP approach).
- Unexpected aircraft deviation during glide capture (pitch up/down to secondary beam glide).
- Wrong take-off speeds entered in FM.
The latest standards also introduce Enhancements to the AP and FD engagement logic.
The Thales FMS standard T5B also fixes the Erroneous vertical profile in final approach
linked to FOT 999.0064/16 dated 17/07/2016.

Available enhancements
The modifications introduce the following enhancements:
In Alternate law:
- Automatic AP disengagement at VLS-10 and Vmo/Mmo+6kts.
- AP & FD disengagement at STALL warning.
- AP & FD disengagement if VLS and AoA not available.
- FD will not re-engage automatically after an automatic disengagement.
The following functionality is also introduced with these FMGEC standards:
- NAV Go Around logic is available and enhanced.
- Protection in case of pitch up during glide capture is available.
- Take-Off Securing function (TOS) is improved with introduction of the MCDU Alert
message “Take Off Speed Too Low”.
Modification requires applicable Standard of FMGEC as follows:
- A330: FMGEC std T5BH3 – SB A330-22-3227 and SB A330-22-3234,
FMGEC Std P4H3 - SB A330-22-3230.
Note: T5AH3 allows to cancel OEB 30.
The applicable SB’s are subject to an Airbus monitored retrofit campaign:
For SB A330-22-3227 ref RIL G22M16004604
For SB A330-22-3234, ref RIL G22M17008288
For SB A330-22-3230, ref RIL G22M17010070

Other references
Presentation during 20th and 22nd Flight Safety Conference
ISI 22.83.00004 “FMGEC - EVOLUTION & INTERCHANGEABILITY.

Contact
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
To upgrade from pre-GenePi to GenePi FMGEC, to take advantage of the additional
functionalities contact your Upgrade Services Key Account Manager, or your Customer
Support Director.
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Introduction of new FMS standard P5A


_
NEW

Cancels
Enhance guidance for non precision approach
OEB 20
Prevention of take-off configuration errors ATA 22
OEB 48

A330 A/C

Description of safety topic


FMGEC enhancements have been developed to introduce FLS / F-APP coexistence
and to improve the take-off securing function (TOS1).

Available enhancements
The modifications introduce the following enhancements:
- Final Approach (F-APP) /FMS Landing System (FLS) Coexistence
- TOS1 maturity improvements (Update TOS1 minimum speeds checks, Perform VMC
checks after
clearing DRT or FLEX, display TOS1 alerts on ECAM)
- Address the P5 dual reset issue with loss of flight plan described in TFU 22.70.00.080
and AOT A22L002-17

This modification is available as follows:


SB A330-22-3264 / SB A330-22-3267
The applicable SB’s are subject to an Airbus monitored retrofit campaign:
RIL G22M17010092 R00

Other references
ISI 22.83.00004: “FMGEC - EVOLUTION & INTERCHANGEABILITY”.
TFU 22.70.00.080 and AOT A22L002-17

Contact
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
To upgrade from pre-GenePi to GenePi FMGEC, to take advantage of the additional
functionalities contact your Upgrade Services Key Account Manager, or your Customer
Support Director.
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Segregation of the 26 VAC power supply


for AOA1 and AOA3
_
No
OEB
Temporary loss of the ADR 1 & 3 prevention ATA 24

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


Electrical interferences on the 115 VAC single phase can affect the 26 VAC which
can cause a defect in the Angle of Attack (AOA) monitoring and thus lead to the
temporary loss of the Air Data Reference (ADR) 1 & 3.

Available enhancements
“Segregation of the power supply for AOA1 and AOA3 in order to prevent double
loss of ADR1 and ADR3 due to a single phase failure is available via the following
SB (Mod 202508):
- SB A330-24-3047.
- SB A340-24-4061.
- SB A340-24-5024.
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Improved Shedding of Commercial DC Loads


_

No
OEB
Cabin electrical smoke prevention ATA 24

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


The commercial DC loads cannot be shed by the COMMERCIAL p/b.
In case of arcing in the commercial DC circuit the fault isolation must be performed
by directly pulling the C/B associated to the faulty equipment or by more extensive
shedding, eventually ending in EMER ELEC CONFIG.

Available enhancements
Modification of the commercial busbars 602PP and 603PP supply in order to shed
them, isolating the DC circuit feeding the galleys by coupling the 602PP and 603PP
supply with the already available commercial pushbutton on the overhead electrical
panel. (mod 204137).

After embodiment of the modification the COMMERCIAL p/b will also shed
the commercial DC loads:
- SB A330-24-3049.
- SB A340-24-4063.
- SB A340-24-5025.
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Modification of Static Inverter


_

No
OEB
Cockpit smell and smoke prevention ATA 25

A330 Family A/C

Description of safety topic


Some operators have reported the failure of the cockpit additional electrical-supply
static inverter (FIN 3NA) leading to “strong acrid electrical type” smell followed by light
smoke from the central pedestal in the cockpit.

The failed static inverters are fitted on their power supply board with a defective
capacitor which can fail and overheat at a point in time leading, subsequently, to
electrical smell and light smoke in the cockpit.

Available enhancements
This modification consists in replacing the defective capacitor by a new one
- ISB A330-25-3680.

Additional Benefits
Embodiment of VSB 1830-25-37 fulfils one of the requirements of the AIB ISB A330-
25-3680.

Other references
-V SB 1830-25-37 (Cockpit Additional Supply-Static Inverter – Capacitor 306
Replacement) - ISB A330-25-3680
- OIT 999.0096/16 Rev 01
- RIL X25M17006299 R00
- RIL X25M17008263 R00
-TFU 24.00.00.114
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Introduction of new CIDS STD 59B


_

No
OEB
Spurious cargo smoke warning prevention ATA 26

A330 fitted with CIDS-SDF (Post mod 58244)

Description of safety topic


Spurious SDF 2 Class 2 “Wiring CAN-BUS fault” with associated Maintenance Status
“Smoke” on the ECAM might be spuriously triggered during flight or on ground by the
Smoke Detection System.
These messages are normally triggered in case all devices (Smoke detectors and
FEDC) installed on the same CAN BUS are considered faulty or not behaving properly
by the SDF.
In some cases this can lead to triggering of spurious smoke warning, if coupled with
failure on the Multi-criteria Smoke detector (refer to page 14).

Available enhancements
Introduction of a new CIDS/SDF Software P/N Z063H000059B (PAX) /
Z067H000061A (Freighter) introducing a new smoke detector polling sequence.
This is more robust to smoke detector elongated boot up time in case of power
supply variation.
- SB A330-23-3390 (MOD 203877 + MOD 205883) – VSB Z063H-23-023
applicable to A330 aircraft (PAX).
- SB A330-23-3379 (MOD 204056) - VSB Z067H-23-001 applicable to A330
Freighter aircraft.”

Aircraft Prerequisites
Applicable to aircraft with Enhanced CIDS with SDF function (Post mod 58244).

Other references
- TFU 26.10.00.016 “Spurious “WRG: CAN BUS-X” Fault Message”.
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Introduction of new Smoke Detectors


_

No
OEB
Spurious cargo smoke warning prevention ATA 26

A330 fitted with CIDS-SDF (Post mod 58244)

Description of safety topic


Spurious triggering of cargo compartment smoke warnings.

Available enhancements
New Smoke Detectors (PMC1103-03 and PMC3101-01) with additional coating
and enhanced degraded mode management are introduced with:
- SB A330-26-3056.

New Smoke Detectors (PMC1104-03, PMC3102-01 and GMC1103-02)


introduce additional enhancements with hardware improvements on reset and pin
programming functions, including a new PCB varnishing, are introduced with:
- SB A330-26-3060.

Other references
- TFU 26.10.00.015
- TFU 26.10.00.019
- AOT A26L001-15
- Siemens VSB PMC-26-001
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Introduction of new Fire Detection Unit Standard


_

No
OEB
Spurious engine fire warnings prevention ATA 26

A340-200/300 A/C

Description of safety topic


Spurious engine fire warnings caused by water contamination of the engine fire
detection circuit can lead to a commanded in-flight shut down.

Available enhancements
Installation of Fire Detector Unit computer (PN 3711-00) improves the monitoring of
the engine fire detectors; it differentiates a signal due to genuine fire case to a signal
related to water contamination.
- SB A340-26-4041.
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Introduction of new Flight Control Data Concentrator


(FCDC) software
_
UPDATED

No IFTB / diversion prevention


OEB Flight crew Awareness ATA 27

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


FCDC software is introduced to address:
- Spurious flight control surface indications and/or warnings which can occur
although the corresponding flight control surfaces are in correct position.
- Improve flight crew awareness to use MAN PITCH TRIM when Auto Trim function
is lost.

Available enhancements
For Aircraft with electrical control rudder post Mod. 49144:
New FCDC software (Mod 204618, 204619) introduces improvements to address
spurious flight control surface indications and awareness to use MAN PITCH TRIM
when Auto trim function is lost:
- SB A330-27-3212: FCDC standard L25/M24/P15 Low Speed (LS) (Mod 204618),
- SB A330-27-3211: FCDC standard L25/M24/P15 High Speed (HS) (Mod 204619),
- SB A340-27-4200: FCDC standard L25/M24/P15 (Mod 204618),
-S B A340-27-5069: FCDC Standard I6 (Mod 204829), subject to an Airbus monitored
retrofit campaign: RIL LR27M16000139, Rev 00 dated 06 Jan 2017.

For Aircraft with mechanical rudder control pre Mod. 49144:


New FCDC software (Mod. 204828) on A340 and by Q3 2019 on A330 will introduce
the same improvements regarding spurious flight control surface indications and
awareness to use MAN PITCH TRIM when Auto trim function is lost, as well as
Stop Rudder Input Warning function expected to be mandated on A330/A340 with
mechanical rudder control:
-S B A340-27-4211: FCDC standard L26/M25/P16 expected to be available by Mid
2019,
-S B A330-27-3232: FCDC standard L26/M25/P16 expected to be available by Q3
2019,will be subject to an Airbus monitored retrofit campaign.

Other references
TFU 27.90.00.036
TFU 27.95.00.045

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
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Replace side stick unit dampers on Captain


and F/O sides
_
No
OEB
Sidestick Operation improvements ATA 27

A330 Family A/C

Description of safety topic


Cases of Side Stick Unit (SSU) with damping partially lost have been reported.

This behaviour is linked to air ingress in the active part (chamber) of the damper,
and has been only observed on SSUs Part Number FE412000104 (Captain side,
100CE1) and FE412000105 ( (F/O side, 100CE2) which are fitted with damper PN
FE392050002.

Available enhancements
SB A330-27- 3213 – REPLACE SIDE STICK UNIT DAMPER ON CAPTAIN AND F/O
SIDE.

This upgrades current SSU PN FE412000104 and PN FE412000105 into the new
SSU PN FE412000106 and SSU PN FE412000107, electrically and mechanically
interchangeable.

The modification consists in introduction of a new damper PN FE392050004 design.


This SB is subject to an Airbus Monitored retrofit campaign ref RIL G27M16005448
R01 dated 02-NOV-2016.

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
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Introduction of a brush to prevent foreign objects


jamming pedal mechanism
_
No Pedal jamming prevention
OEB IFTB/Diversion prevention ATA 27

A330/A340-200/300 A/C (Pre-mod 47292)

Description of safety topic


Cockpit foreign objects (e.g. pens) may fall down through the cut-outs of the rudder/
brake pedal assembly.
It may lead to jam the pedal mechanism.

Available enhancements
A brush has been developed to prevent foreign objects jamming the pedal
mechanism (Mod. 47292):
- SB A330-27-3074.
- SB A340-27-4080.
- A330: before MSN 339.
- A340-200/300: before MSN 335.

Other references
- TFU 27.20.00.002.
- OIT 999.0093/98.
- OIT 999.0161/99.
- Article in Safety First N°6.
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Activation of the standby fuel pump starting logic


enhancement to prevent potential inability to start
the standby fuel pump
_
No Prevention of undue engine gravity feed
OEB (potential IFSD) ATA 28

A340-200/300 A/C

Description of safety topic


Per design, the standby fuel pump automatically starts when the associated main
pump does not provide the right level of pressure.
However, a mechanical failure of the main fuel pump pressure switch in a “high”
pressure state will prevent the standby pump starting when actual main pump low
pressure condition occurs.
In this case there will be no ECAM alert, and thus affected engine will be gravity fed.

Available enhancements
The starting logic of the standby fuel pump has been improved to be also activated
upon pilot manual action by the deselecting of the main pump push button switch
(Mod. 200651):
-  SB A340-28-4131.

Other references
Presentation during 16 Flight Safety Conference.
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Introduction of new Thermal Relief Valve (TRV) and


connector to prevent possible fuel feed line rupture
_
No
OEB
Imbalance condition prevention ATA 28

A330 Family A/C

Description of safety topic


The blockage of the thermal relief valves may lead to pressure build up within the fuel feed
pipes. Subsequently, rapid fuel temperature gradient can lead to fuel pipe burst due to
blocked TRV failing to release pressure.

Available enhancements
Installation of new Thermal Relief Valve (Mod. 200964):
-  SB A330-28-3116.

Other references
TFU 28.21.00.040.
25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019 21

Inspection and replacement of Jettison fuel valve


to prevent valve body fracture
_
No
OEB
Fuel leak prevention ATA 28

A330/A340 A/C post SB A330-57-3078


and A340-57-4086 (MOD 51414)

Description of safety topic


Despite initial inspection program affecting some specific aircraft, some Jettison valve
bodies may still be subject to fracture.
Such fracture could lead to significant fuel leaks on ground or in flight.

Aircraft prerequisites
Additional inspection and Jettison fuel valve replacement has been defined:
- SB  A330-28-3117.
- SB  A340-28-4132.

Note: SB A330-28-3117 R02 was issued in 2016 to update the effectivity of this
service bulletin.
22 25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019

Introduction of EIS1 DMC standard V114-1 and V515


_
UPDATED

Cancels DUs blanking prevention


OEB 34 Flight crew awareness ATA 31

A330 and A340-200/300 A/C fitted with EIS1

Description of safety topic


New EIS1 DMC standards have been introduced. These introduce modifications to:
- Address cases of temporary loss of display units (DU), with green diagonal lines on
four display units, caused by interaction with the weather radar.
- Activate Red ‘STALL STALL’ message on PFD in addition to aural stall warning to
reinforce flight crew awareness.
- Display “For Go Around Set TOGA” On FMA if TOGA not correctly set during Go
Around.

Available enhancements
EIS1 DMC standards V114-1 and V515X include enhancements which introduces
functionality for:
- Red ‘STALL STALL’ message on PFD in addition to aural stall warning to reinforce
flight crew awareness.
- Display “For Go Around Set TOGA” on FMA if TOGA not correctly set during Go
Around.
- Address cases of temporary loss of display units (DU), with green diagonal lines on
four display units, caused by interaction with the weather radar (introduced with
EIS1 and V514).
- SB A330-31-3218: Introduction of DMC standard V515X.
(available Q2 2019 the latest).
- SB A340-31-4188: Introduction of DMC standard V114-1
SB A330-31-3218 is subject to an Airbus monitored retrofit campaign ref. RIL
LR31M17000688.
SB A340-31-4188 will be subject to a monitored retrofit campaign to be started
by Q3 2019.

Other references
- TFU 31.63.00.004, 31.63.00.007, 31.63.00.008 and 31.62.00.058.
- OIT 999.0103/10.
- OIT 999.0083/12.

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019 23

Introduction of red STALL STALL message on PFD


_

No
OEB
Flight crew awareness ATA 31

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


Red ‘STALL STALL’ message will appear on the PFD in addition to aural stall warning
to reinforce flight crew awareness.

Available enhancements
For Aircraft with EIS2, the red ‘STALL STALL’ message on PFD is activated on
installation of appropriate DMC standards.

Aircraft prerequisites
This function requires at least the following EIS standards:
For EIS1:
- SB A330-31-3218: Introduction of DMC standard V515X.
- SB A340-31-4188: Introduction of DMC standard V114-1

For EIS2:
- SB A330-31-3209: Install new EIS2 standard L9E.
- SB A340-31-4167: Install new EIS2 standard L9E.
- SB A340-31-5061: Install new EIS2 standard L9E.

These Service Bulletins or subsequents will be Subject to an Airbus monitored retrofit


campaign.

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
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Activation of ATC/Transponder monitoring function


_

No ATC/XPDR inadvertently switched OFF prevention


OEB Mid-air collision prevention ATA 31

All A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


An investigation has identified cases of ATC/Transponder being inadvertently switched
OFF leading to the loss of ATC/XPDR and TCAS functions.
A recommendation was issued to increase crew awareness of transponder (XPDR)
being inadvertently switched off.

Available enhancements
New ATC/XPDR monitoring function has been developed and is activated with SDAC
pin programming (Mod. 200612, 200541, 200340):
- SB A330-31-3154, A330-31-3151, A330-34-3237.
- SB A340-31-4141, A340-31-4139, A340-34-4242.
- SB A340-31-5047, A340-31-5045, A340-34-5075.

Aircraft prerequisites
This function requires at least the following SDAC and FWC standards:
- SB A330-31-3140, A340-31-4133, A340-31-5042: Introduction of SDAC
standard C9.
- SB A330-31-3146, A340-31-5043: Introduction of FWC standard T3.
- SB A340-31-4134: Introduction of FWC standard L12.
25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019 25

Introduction Reversible Back Up Speed Scale


(BUSS) capability
_
NEW

No Irreversible loss of 3 ADR and loss of automatic ATA 31


OEB cabin pressure regulation prevention ATA 34

A330 A/C

Description of safety topic


BUSS (Back Up Speed Scale) provides flight crew with an alternate speed scale in
case of unreliable airspeed. Activation of the BUSS requires crew to select OFF the 3
ADRs.

Available enhancements
Reversible BUSS display allows the crew to reselect the ADRs speed scales when
the measurements return to normal. Activation / deactivation of reversible BUSS on
Primary Flight Display (PFD) is achieved by means of new pushbutton installed in the
cockpit.

This enhancement is activated by SB A330-31-3242


ACTIVATE REVERSIBLE BACK-UP SPEED SCALE (BUSS).

Aircraft prerequisites
Refer to SB A330-31-3242 for details.

Other references
TFU 34.00.00.224
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Activation of the parking brake monitoring function


_

No Unexpected parking brake activation


OEB prevention ATA 32

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


Unexpected parking brake application may occur:
- Either if the parking brake has been inadvertently set in flight,
- Or upon failure conditions.

Available enhancements
New parking brake monitoring logics has been introduced in FWC standard L12 or
T3 to enable detection of discrepancy between the parking brake handle position and
the parking brake Selector Valve and trigger appropriate ECAM warning.
In order to activate the parking brake monitoring function, a new wiring is needed,
running from the SDAC to the parking brake handle (Mod. 200775, 200987):
- SB  A330-32-3244.
- SB  A340-32-4285, A340-32-5105.

Aircraft prerequisites
This function requires at least the following SDAC and FWC standards:
- SB  A330-31-3140, A340-31-4133, A340-31-5042:  Introduction of SDAC
standard C9 (Mod. 58814).
- SB  A330-31-3146, A340-31-5043:  Introduction of FWC standard T3
(Mod. 58751).
- SB  A340-31-4134:  Introduction of FWC standard L12 (Mod. 58943).

Other references
TFU 32.45.51.002
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Introduction of BSCU software standard S9D


_

No Enhancements of steering control


OEB Prevention of NLG at 90 degrees ATA 32

A330/A340-200/300 A/C

Description of safety topic


“WHEEL N/W STRG FAULT” warning with nose wheels turned 90° has been reported
after landing gear extension. The off-centered nose wheels were re-centered at
touchdown.

Available enhancements
New BSCU (Brake and Steering Control Unit) Standard S9D, which improves the
robustness of the pre-land test logics to prevent from NWS runaway:
- SB A330-32-3280 / A340-32-4309 -
INTRODUCE BSCU SOFTWARE STANDARD S9D.
These SB’s are subject to an Airbus Monitored retrofit campaign ref RIL LR32M16004030
dated 04 Jul 2016.

Additional Benefits
-Improved Steering Tow Key monitoring to reduce occurrence of Nose Wheel
Steering (NWS) fault due to inadvertent tow mode transition.
- Provision to allow display of Autobrake status on the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)
and on the Primary Flight Display (PFD).
- Enhancements to Autobrake Arming/Disarming Conditions.”

Other references
TFU 32.51.51.003 “NOSE WHEELS NOT CENTERED PRIOR LANDING”.
ISI 32.42.00145 BSBU sd S9D improvement

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
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Introduction of new cabin attendant working light cover


to prevent water condensation causing short circuit
_
No
Short-circuit prevention
OEB ATA 33

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


The attendant work-light panels 5046VE with the power unit are installed at the door
linings LH/RH.
From time to time, accumulated or condensed water in the door insulation blanket
could cause a short circuit in the power unit.

Available enhancements
Solution was introduced to protect the power unit against condensed water (Mod
202942):
- SB  A330-33-3044.
- SB  A340-33-4028.
- SB  A340-33-5008.
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Installation of Thales Angle of Attack Probe on the


Standby Position
_
UPDATED

No Standby Angle of Attack Probe Blockage


OEB Prevention ATA 34

A330/A340 A/C fitted with UTAS AoA probe

Description of safety topic


AoA probe blockage may occur in very specific weather conditions when water
droplets from the atmosphere are trapped between the moving vane of the AoA
probe and the AoA exterior face plate, becoming frozen while A/C is climbing.
Detailed analysis demonstrated that UTAS AoA probe PN 0861ED and PN 0861ED2
are potentially affected by this blockage mode.

Available enhancements
This modification installs Thales AOA probe PN C16291AB on standby position
instead of UTAS AoA probe PN 0861ED or PN 0861ED2.

UTAS AOA probe Thales AOA probe

Thales AOA probe PN C16291AB can be installed on standby position via


SB A330-34-3323 / A340-34-4305 / A340-34-5120

Aircraft Prerequisites
SB A330-34-3315 / A340-34-4294 / A340-34-5105 “Install AOA probe in mixed
configuration”
Additional Benefits
Cancelation of ISB A330-34-3304 / A340-34-4286 / A340-34-5099 (INSPECTION
OF UTAS AOA PROBES FOR DAMAGED O-RING) - applicable to PN 0861ED only
Other references
- OIT 999.0017/15 rev 01
- TFU 34.11.00.011
- ISI 34.10.00007
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Introduction of new Pitot probe PN 0851MC


_
NEW

No
OEB
Prevention of unreliable airspeed events ATA 34

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


In service experience with the current installed Pitot probes, UTAS PN 0851HL, which
meets all applicable certification requirements, shows that there continue to be isolated
cases of Pitot probe blockage due to icing.

Available enhancements
Airbus and its supplier (Collins), have developed new Pitot probes PN 0851MC, which
are certified to more stringent icing conditions (CS25 Appendix P (Mixed phase and
Ice crystals) and CS25 appendix O (Supercooled large Droplet):
- SB A330-34-3367
- SB A340-34-4321
- SB A340-34-5130

Other references
- TFU 34.11.00.017
- ISI 34.11.00026
- RIL LR34M18001408

Other references
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019 31

Improved TAT probes


_
NEW

No Improvement of Autopilot and Auto Thrust


OEB availability ATA 34

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


Failure of the two heating sensing elements inside the Captain Total Air Temperature
(TAT) probe can lead to loss of Flight Director, Autopilot and Autothrust.

Available enhancements
Replacement of the current TAT probe with an improved TAT probe, in order to
improve robustness of the TAT two heating element sensing failures.
Dependent on aircraft configuration there are three types of TAT that could be
installed:
- SB 34-3217/4220/5033: Installation of AUXITROL “NON-ASPIRATED”
TAT Probe PN RP350-00.
- SB 34-3246/4245/5077: Introduction of UTAS “NON-ASPIRATED”
TAT Probe PN 0102ME2GE.
- SB 34-3250/4246/5078: Introduction of UTAS “ASPIRATED”
TAT Probe PN 0102LM2GE.”

Other Reference
- TFU 34.10.00.015 - DUAL BREAKDOWN OF TAT SENSING ELEMENTS.
- ISI 34.11.00027 - A320FAM and A330/A340 Total Air Temperature (TAT) probes -
Description, evolutions and maintenance recommendations

Other dates
Following standards have been developed to prevent reversion to ALTN LAW in case
of TAT dual sensing element failure:
- ON BASIC A340: WITH FCPC L18 (SB A340-27-4131)
- ON BASIC A330: WITH FCPC P8/M17 (SB A330-27-3132)
- ON A340 ENHANCED: WITH FCPC L17 (EIS STD)
- ON A330 ENHANCED: WITH FCPC P7/M16 (SB A330-27-3118)
- ON A340-500/600: WITH FCPC W9 (SB A340-27-5026)

On A330/A340, loss of CAPT TAT (both sensing elements) leads to AP/FD/ATHR loss
on FMGEC1 only. These functions remain available on FMGEC2
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Improved initialization function during ADIRS alignment


_
UPDATED

No Simplification of ADIRU alignment to prevent


OEB loss of flight plan and Navigation Data ATA 34

A330/A340-200/300 A/C

Description of safety topic


Incorrect aircraft position entry during Air Data Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU) alignment
can lead to loss of flight plan, incorrect indication on the Navigation Display and
erroneous heading indication on takeoff.

Available enhancements
This enhancement introduces:
- Automatic position initialization.
- Cross-check of manual initialization position with GPS position.
- Shortened alignment time.

This enhancement is activated by modification of pin-programming of the ADIRU 1 - 3:


- SB A330-34-3287: Activate Alignment Improvement Function on ADIRU.
- SB A340-34-4268: Activate Alignment Improvement Function on ADIRU.

Aircraft prerequisites
The improved ADIRU alignment function requires the aircraft to be fitted with:
- Honeywell ADIRU PN HG2030AE21 (or subsequent PN) and Global Positioning
System Sensor Unit (GPSSU) or Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR).
- Northrop Grumman ADIRU PN 465020-0303-0314 (or subsequent PN) and Multi-
Mode Receiver (MMR).

Other Reference
ISI 34.10.00006 - ADIRU ALIGNMENT AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Flight Path Angle Availability improvement


_
UPDATED

No
OEB
Flight crew awareness ATA 34

A330/A340 A/C with Honeywell ADIRU P/N HG2030ADxx or


pre P/N HG2030AE24 or PN HG2030BExx pre std L4.2

Description of safety topic


This modification introduces an improvement of the Flight Path Angle (FPA) availability in
the case of loss of airspeed.

Available enhancements
Introduction of Honeywell ADIRU standard PN HG2030AE24 (Mod. 203206):
- SB  A330-34-3292.
- SB  A340-34-4272.
- SB  A340-34-5092.

Aircraft prerequisites
Aircraft with Honeywell ADIRU P/N HG2030ADxx or pre P/N HG2030AE24 or PN
HG2030BExx pre std L4.2

Other references
- Honeywell VSB HG2030AE-34-0011 converts ADxx and AExx to AE24.
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Introduction of New T3CAS Standard


_

No
OEB
Prevention of Spurious EGPWS Warnings ATA 34

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


Spurious terrain warnings can be experienced with T3CAS STD 1.2 (PN 9005000-10202).
This was due to the latitude or the longitude remaining permanently frozen if the unit is
powered on for more than 149h.

Available enhancements
Introduction of T3CAS std 1.3 PN 9005000-10204 which cancels the Airworthiness
Directive 2014-0242 related to the “timer limitation” issue and the associated
maintenance procedure given in the here below mentioned MPD task and AOT.
Additional robustness improvements regarding erroneous Global Positioning System
(GPS) and Radio Altimeter inputs were added in this new standard.

- SB A330-34-3320: TRAFFIC AND TERRAIN INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM


(T/TISS) - INSTALL ACSS T3CAS CORRECTIVE STD 1.3.
- SB A340-34-4298: TRAFFIC AND TERRAIN INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
(T/TISS) - INSTALL ACSS T3CAS CORRECTIVE STD 1.3.
- SB A340-34-5110: TRAFFIC AND TERRAIN INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
(T/TISS) - INSTALL ACSS T3CAS CORRECTIVE STD 1.3.
Note: T3CAS std 2.0 PN 9005000-11203 will also offer ROPS capability in addition
with the above improvements, and will be available on request through the RFC/RMO
process.

These SB’s are subject to an Airbus Monitored Retrofit Campaign:


RIL LR34M15013385 dated 16 Sep 2015.

Aircraft prerequisites
This function requires at least the following standards:
- T3CAS STANDARD 1.2.

Other references
- ACSS VSB 9005000-34-6013.
- AD 2014-0242 (FAA & EASA).
- AOT A34L003-13.
- TFU 34.72.20.002.

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019 35

Introduction of GOS Check Valves


_

No
OEB
Prevention of Emergency Oxygen Depletion ATA 35

A330/A340 A/C fitted with Gaseous Oxygen System

Description of safety topic


Passenger gaseous oxygen system is equipped with several gaseous oxygen
cylinders in the cargo area. In case of failure of one flexible hose (one installed per
cylinder), all the cylinders will deplete in the cargo area. Leading to reduction in
available oxygen to passenger and cabin crew protection in case of decompression.

Available enhancements
Each passenger oxygen bottle’s flexible hose is connected to the manifold through a
check valve instead of being directly connected. If one hose is leaking, only one cylinder
will be affected.

- SB A330-35-3042: INStTALL ADDITIONAL CHECK VALVES ON EACH OF BASIC


OXYGEN CYLINDER FOR GASEOUS SYSTEM.
- SB A340-35-4033: INSTALL ADDITIONAL CHECK VALVES ON EACH OF BASIC
OXYGEN CYLINDER FOR GASEOUS SYSTEM.
- SB A340-35-5025: INSTALL ADDITIONAL CHECK VALVES ON EACH OF BASIC
OXYGEN CYLINDER FOR GASEOUS SYSTEM.

Aircraft prerequisites
Applicable to A330/A340 family aircraft fitted with Passenger Gaseous Oxygen
System.

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
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New bleed regulated-pressure transducer


_

No Cabin depressurization prevention


OEB IFTB/Diversion/Emergency descent prevention ATA 36

A330 A/C

Description of safety topic


Some operators reported Dual Bleed Loss events during cruise or descent flight phase
due to incorrect indication of overpressure conditions. Condensed water can freeze at
low temperatures in the area of the Pressure Transducer and can result in an incorrect
output signal for the regulated pressure, higher than the actual regulated pressure.

Available enhancements
New Pressure Transducers PN ZRA691-00 have been introduced to prevent
condensed water accumulation and membrane blockage (Mod 203309)
- SB A330-36-3043.
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Introduction of New Latch Cowls Flags


_

No
OEB
Fan cowl door loss prevention ATA 71

A330/A340 A/C

Description of safety topic


Fan cowl door loss events during flight can be caused by incorrect closure of the Fan
Cowl Doors (FCD) latches further to maintenance or servicing action on the engine(s).

Available enhancements
Installation of the “LATCH COWLS BEFORE FLIGHT” red flags that is visible by the
mechanics and the flight crew when the FCD latches are unlatched is done via:

On A330: SB A330-71-3034 (April 2017)


On A340-200/300: SB A340-71-4009 (Sept. 2017)
On A340-500/600: SB A340-71-5005 (Sept. 2017)

Other references
TFU 71.13.00.074
OIT 999.0029/13
OIT 999.0030/13
Article in Safety First N°14
Presentation during 20th Flight Safety Conference 2014

Contacts
For more information on the monitored retrofit campaign, please contact Retrofit
Operations at the following email address: monitored.retrofit@airbus.com
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Introduction of Rolls-Royce EEC software 14.2


_
NEW

No
OEB
Prevention of In-Flight Shut Down events ATA 73

A330 A/C fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines

Description of safety topic


The EEC software A14.2 brings enhancements to prevent significant operational
interruptions such as In Flight Shut Down events:
- Correction to ‘Spurious OIL LO PR’, which was a main driver of In Flight Shut Down
events.
- ‘ENG STALL’ display time in the cockpit is reduced from 60s to 5s, in order to
prevent undue pilot-commanded In Flight Shut Down.

Available enhancements
EEC software A14.2 is available through embodiment of :
- Airbus SB A330-73-3059
- Rolls-Royce VSB A320-73-J569
25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019 39

Introduction of upgraded thrust reverser actuating


system (primary door lock and door actuator)
_
No Thrust reverser door deployment in flight
OEB prevention ATA 78

A340-200/300 A/C

Description of safety topic


Single thrust reverser door deployment in flight can occur on CFM 56-5C.
In addition, “REV UNLOCK” events due to a thrust reverser door becoming ajar can
also occur.

Available enhancements
An upgraded thrust reverser actuating system (primary door lock, door actuator
and warning placard on Thrust reverser cowl:
- SB A340-78-4042 (Mod. 200639).
- SB A340-78-4043 (Mod. 200641).
- SB A340-78-4044 (Mod. 200660)
Note: Only 6 doors are recommended the other 10 doors are mandated via EASA
AD 2010-0044.

Other references
- TFU 78.30.00.052.
- OIT 999.0083/09.
- Presentation during 16 Flight Safety Conference.
- Safety First #3 article
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Abbreviations
_

ADR Air Data Reference


ADIRS Air Data Inertial Reference System
ADIRU Air Data Inertial Reference Unit
AEVMU Advanced Engine Vibration Monitoring Units
AFS Automatic Flight System
AMU Audio Management Unit
ASPSU Autonomous Standby Power Supply Unit
ATC/XPDR Air Traffic Control Transponder
BSCU Brake and Steering Control Unit
CIDS Cabin Intercommunication Data System
CPC Cabin Pressure Controller
DMC Display Management Computer
DMU Data Management Unit
DU Display Unit
EIS Electronic Instrument System
EIVMU Engine Interface and Vibration Monitoring Unit
FD Flight Director
FDR Flight Data Recorder
FDIMU Flight Data Interface Management Unit
FMGC Flight Management and Guidance Computer
FMS Flight Management System
FOT Flight Operations Transmission
FPA Flight Path Angle
FWC Flight Warning Computer
GCU Generator Control Unit
GPSSU Global Positioning System Sensor Unit
IFSD In Flight Shut Down
IFTB In Flight Turn Back
ILS IInstrument Landing System
ISI In-Service Information
MMR Multi Mode Receiver
OEB Operations Engineering Bulletin
OIT Operator Information Transmission
PA Passenger Address
PFD Primary Flight Display
PN Part Number
RIL Retrofit Information Letter
RPWS Residual Pressure warning System
SB Airbus Service Bulletin
SDAC System Data Acquisition Concentrator
SDF Smoke Detection Function
TCAS Trafic Collision Avoidance System
TFU Technical Follow Up
TRV Thermal Relief Valve
VSB Vendor Service Bulletin
XPDR Transponder
25 Flight Safety Conference - Athens - March 2019 41

Prerequisite summary
_
This table shows the safety enhancements that can be implemented on the A330/A340 fleet.
The installation of the latest standard of computer could enable the implementation of several safety enhancements.

It is proposed as a quick reference guide.

For further details refer to the individual page within this leaflet.

PAGE Enhancement A340 A330 FMGEC FWC T7 EIS 1 EIS2 Honeywell NG SDAC
FMGEC T5AH3/ P5H3 (A330); V515/ L9E ADIRU ADIRU C10
L11A12 L14 (A340) V114 HG2030AE24 - 0316

7 A340 Triple Click

7/8 AP/FD
Enhancements
8 Nav Mode at GA

8 Take off Securing

8 Improved Glide
Capture
22 For GA SET
TOGA
23 STALL STALL
on PFD

24 ATC XPDR
Monitoring

26 Parking Brake
Application
32 ADIRU Alignment
improvement

33 Flight Path
Angle Display
Improvement
ROPS Capable
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Notes
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Notes
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