Service Bulletin Ref : AVI-00690-SB-S99-R01

TCAS 7.1 on A320 family

Applicability

NOTE: THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO THE AIRCRAFT LISTED IN THE ASSOCIATED
MASTER DOCUMENT LIST (MDL) REF. AVI-00690-MDL.

According to its Design Organisation Approval, PMV engineering undertakes to be compliant with
Part 21A.3(a). Therefore, any occurrences which cause or might cause adverse effects on the
continuing airworthiness of the product, part or appliance covered by this product change has to be
reported to the following e-mail address: airworthiness.office@pmv-engineering.com

Verification
Authoring (PCM) Approval (HAO)
(CVEs)
Revision Date Subject of revision Name and sign. Name and sign. Name and sign.
R00 18 SEPT 2017 Initial Release
R01 05 OCT 2017 AD reference updated  

 
 
 
       
  Eric  Sperazza   Eric  Sperazza  
 
  CVE  Elec  Syst.     Head  of  Airworthiness  
 
CVE  Avionics    
 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Planning information ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Effectivity ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Concurrent requirements ...................................................................................................... 3
1.3. Reason for the change ........................................................................................................... 3
1.4. Description ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.5. Service Bulletin classification ................................................................................................. 3
1.6. Compliance ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.7. Approval ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.8. Weight and balance changes ................................................................................................. 4
1.8.1. Removed load ................................................................................................................ 4
1.9. Electrical load data ................................................................................................................. 4
1.10. References ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.10.1. Existing data ................................................................................................................... 4
1.10.2. External data (not supplied with this Service Bulletin).................................................. 4
1.10.3. Service bulletin and data supplied with this Service Bulletin ........................................ 4
1.10.4. Installation Drawings ..................................................................................................... 4
1.11. Publications affected ............................................................................................................. 4
1.12. Interchangeability and Intermixability................................................................................... 4
2. Material Information ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Parts necessary for each airplane .......................................................................................... 5
2.1.1. Equipment and Parts changes ....................................................................................... 5
2.1.2. Installation Kit ................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.3. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator .............................................................. 5
2.1.4. Parts Modified and Re-identified................................................................................... 5
2.1.5. Parts Removed and not Replaced .................................................................................. 5
2.2. Special tooling ........................................................................................................................ 5
3. Accomplishment instructions ........................................................................................................ 6
3.1. General information .............................................................................................................. 6
3.2. Work instructions................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1. Preparation .................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.2. TCAS Replacement ......................................................................................................... 7
4. System test..................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1. Caution and warnings ............................................................................................................ 8
4.2. Test procedure ....................................................................................................................... 8
5. Continuous Airworthiness............................................................................................................. 8

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION
1.1. EFFECTIVITY
Refer to the Master Document List AVI-00690-MDL at its latest approved revision for the applicability
of this Service Bulletin.

Application to any other Aircraft is void.

1.2. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
TCAS TPA100-B PN 940-0351-001 must be installed on A/C.

1.3. REASON FOR THE CHANGE

This change is following Unjustified Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) resolution
advisory (RA) triggered with Honeywell TCAS TPA100-B P/N: 940-0351-001.
This is a means of compliance to the EASA Airworthiness Directive ref. AD 2017-0196.

1.4. DESCRIPTION
The modification consists to upgrade (Software) or to replace existing Honeywell TPA100B TCAS
computer P/N: 940-0351-001.

1.5. SERVICE BULLETIN CLASSIFICATION

This modification is
Optional (customer request)
Mandatory
CN/AD: AD 2017-0196

1.6. COMPLIANCE
No compliance time is given.

1.7. APPROVAL
The Technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA ref. EASA.21J.487.
The approval is granted through the document Supplemental Type Certificate ref. 10050942 at its
latest approved revision.

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1.8. WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHANGES

1.8.1. Removed load
No change.

1.9. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

No Change

1.10. REFERENCES
1.10.1. Existing data

Written
Document Title Document Reference Rev Effectivity
by
AIPC AIPC Last AIRBUS All
AMM AMM Last AIRBUS All
AWM AWM Last AIRBUS All

1.10.2. External data (not supplied with this Service Bulletin)

Not applicable.

1.10.3. Service bulletin and data supplied with this Service Bulletin
Refer to the Master Document List AVI-00690-MDL at its latest approved revision.

1.10.4. Installation Drawings

Refer to the Master Document List AVI-00690-MDL at its latest approved revision.

1.11. PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED

The update of the following publication is performed by PMVE:
- IPC

The update of the following publication is under customer responsibility:

- None.

1.12. INTERCHANGEABILITY AND INTERMIXABILITY

Not applicable.

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION
2.1. PARTS NECESSARY FOR EACH AIRPLANE
2.1.1. Equipment and Parts changes
Removed equipment:
ITEM reference PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER QTY
TPA-100B 940-0351-001 Honeywell 1
All removed material must be equipped with an identification tag for re-installation on this A/C or shipment to
store!
Installation material (fittings, screws, washers.) of all removed parts shall be collected and stored together with
the equipment for identification of used P/N.

Added equipment:
ITEM reference PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER QTY
TPA-100B 940-0351-005 Honeywell 1

2.1.2. Installation Kit

Refer to Honeywell SB 940-0351-34-0005.

2.1.3. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator

Refer to Honeywell SB 940-0351-34-0005.

2.1.4. Parts Modified and Re-identified

ITEM reference PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER QTY

940-0351-001 (OLD)
TPA-100B Honeywell 1
940-0351-005 (NEW)

2.1.5. Parts Removed and not Replaced

Not applicable.

2.2. SPECIAL TOOLING

Refer to Honeywell SB 940-0351-34-0005.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: KEEP THE WORK AREA, WIRES AND ELECTRICAL BUNDLES CLEAN OF METAL
PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION WHEN YOU USE TOOLS. UNWANTED MATERIAL, METAL PARTICLES
OR CONTAMINATION CAUGHT IN WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BUNDLES.
DAMAGED WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE SPARKS OR OTHER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.

NOTE: Refer to the AIRBUS Electrical Standard Practices Manuals (ESPM) for the wire
installation procedures.

NOTE: Refer to Honeywell SB 940-0351-34-0005.

All deviations to procedures described in this Service Bulletin shall be notified to PMV
Engineering using the Deviation Request Form (last page of this document).

3.2. WORK INSTRUCTIONS

3.2.1. Preparation

Description
1. Make sure that the aircraft is electrically grounded, (Refer to AMM Task 12-34-24).
Do the job set-up procedure as specified in the removal of the TCAS Computer (1SG) (Refer to AMM Task 34-
2.
43-34 PB 401).

Performed By Checked By

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3.2.2. TCAS Replacement

Description

1.

Option 1 : On A/C Upgrade

Apply Honeywell SB 940-0351-34-0005 for software update and re-identification of the TCAS
computer.

2.
Option 2 : Service Center or Honeywell Authorized Repair
Remove TCAS Computer in accordance with AMM 34-43-34 PB 401,
Send the TCAS Computer to Service Center or Authorized Repair for Upgrade,
Install new TCAS Computer in accordance with AMM 34-43-34 PB 401.

Performed By Checked By

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4. SYSTEM TEST
4.1. CAUTION AND WARNINGS
WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE CIRCUITS IN MAINTENANCE ARE ISOLATED
BEFORE YOU SUPPLY ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIRCRAFT.
4.2. TEST PROCEDURE

1. Perform an operational test of TCAS in accordance with AMM TASK 34-43-00 PB501

Performed By Checked By

5. CONTINUOUS AIRWORTHINESS

Description
List the P/N and S/N of added equipment though the records sheet proposed in the next page or through your
1.
own document.
In order to issue the change approval, please send this SB signed with the list of P/N-S/N above, by e-mail to
2.
airworthiness.office@pmv-engineering.com or by e-fax to +33.9.72.22.84.10

Performed By Checked By

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P/N and S/N Records Sheet

Send form by e-mail to airworthiness.office@pmv-engineering.com or by e-fax to +33.9.72.22.84.10

Reporting Organisation Aircraft MSN : Date of the finding (d/m/y)

Name:
Country/Site:
Approval Ref.:
Name of submitter Telephone no. E-mail address

Signature …………….

Added Equipment P/N and S/N:

Description P/N S/N

TPA-100B 940-0351-005

Removed Equipment P/N and S/N:

Description P/N S/N

TPA-100B 940-0351-001

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Send form by e-mail to airworthiness.office@pmv-engineering.com or by e-fax to +33.9.72.22.84.10

The Technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA ref. EASA.21J.487.

Reporting Organisation
Organisation Name Country/Site Approval Ref.

Name of submitter Telephone no. E-mail address Signature

Aircraft MSN Date of the finding(d/m/y)

Description of Deviation

Proposed solution

Reserved PMVE
Classification of deviation  Minor  Major
PCM
(refer to QUA-0001-DOH and QUA-0001-PCD-S14) Name /Signature

DO Engineer
Validated solution Name /Signature

Closure Date

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