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SERVICE BULLETIN

WINDOWS – COCKPIT WINDOWS

FRONT WINDSHIELD INSPECTION

Written by Approved by

Name: Jérôme HAMELIN Name: Benoît LUBIN

Position: Technical Support Manager Position: Head of Quality and

Technical Support

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REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET

This sheet transmits Revision A to Service Bulletin SPSA340-56-001.

REASON FOR REVISION

Creation of the document.

RECORD OF REVISIONS

ISSUE NO. ISSUE DATE

A OCT25/2021

COPYRIGHT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 ABBREVIATION LIST .............................................................................................................4

2 PLANNING INFORMATION ..................................................................................................5
3 MATERIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................7
4 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................9
4.1 ON-WING INSPECTION .......................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2 Safety precautions ........................................................................................................ 9
4.1.3 Identification of the windshield.................................................................................. 10
4.1.4 Procedure .................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.4.1 Connector opening .............................................................................................. 10
4.1.4.2 Connector inspection .......................................................................................... 13
4.1.4.3 Connector closing ............................................................................................... 17
4.1.4.4 Preparation of windshield for electrical measurements. ..................................... 19
4.1.4.5 Rework after measurement. ................................................................................ 26
4.1.4.6 Re-identification of equipment ........................................................................... 27
4.1.4.7 Close-up .............................................................................................................. 27
4.2 IN-SHOP INSPECTION........................................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.2 Safety precautions ...................................................................................................... 28
4.2.3 Preparation ................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.4 Procedure .................................................................................................................... 30
4.2.4.1 Delamination/bubbles. ........................................................................................ 30
4.2.4.2 Connector visual inspection ................................................................................ 33
4.2.4.3 Connector closing ............................................................................................... 38
4.2.4.4 Preparation of windshield for electrical measurements. ..................................... 41
4.2.4.5 Rework after measurement. ................................................................................ 51
4.2.4.6 Re-identification of equipment ........................................................................... 52
4.2.4.7 Close-up .............................................................................................................. 52
5 APPENDIX 01- INSPECTION TECHNICAL SHEET ........................................................54

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1 ABBREVIATION LIST

A/C AIRCRAFT

AFT AFTERWARD

FC FLIGHT CYCLE

FH FLIGHT HOURS

FOD FOREIGN OBJET DAMAGE

FWD FORWARD

GSE GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ISB INSPECTION SERVICE BULLETIN

L/H LEFT HAND

MH MAN HOURS

MO MONTH

MSN MANUFACTURER SERIAL NUMBER

P/N PART NUMBER

PR POLYSULFIDE

R/H RIGHT HAND

SGS SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY

S/N SERIAL NUMBER

VAC VOLT ALTERNATIVE CURRENT

VDC VOLT DIRECT CURRENT

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2 PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity

This service bulletin is applicable to the following windshield P/N’s:

Left Windshield Right Windshield GROUP

TGA300-2-2-1 TGA300-1-2-1 003
TGA300-2-2-2 TGA300-1-2-2 003
TGA300-2-3-3 TGA300-1-3-3 003
TGA300-2-3-4 TGA300-1-3-4 003
TGA300-2-4-5 TGA300-1-4-5 003
EWA300-2-4-5 EWA300-1-4-5 003
TGA300-2-4-6 TGA300-1-4-6 003
SPSA340-2-1-1 SPSA340-1-1-1 003
SPSA340-2-2-1 SPSA340-1-2-1 003
SPSA340-2-2-1A SPSA340-1-2-1A 003
SPSA340-2-3-1 SPSA340-1-3-1 003
SPSA340-2-3-1B SPSA340-1-3-1B 003
SPSA340-2-4-1 SPSA340-1-4-1 001
SPSA340-2-4-1A SPSA340-1-4-1A 001
SPSA340-2-4-1 Amendt A SPSA340-1-4-1 Amendt A 001
SPSA340-2-5-2 SPSA340-1-5-2 002
SPSA340-2-5-2 Amendt A SPSA340-1-5-2 Amendt A 002
SPSA340-2-5-2 Amendt B SPSA340-1-5-2 Amendt B 002

B. Concurrent Requirements

None.

C. Reason

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Airbus received a report on an in-service event on A319 aircraft about the loss of the right
hand windshield in flight, during the cruise phase).

There are 2 windshields on aircraft which are fail-safe designed (2 structural plies that can
each sustain pressurization loads and bird strike). They include de-icing function using heating
film near outer protective ply, electrically powered.

The investigation of the A319 event determined that both structural plies of the RH windshield
were damaged, due to a continuous arcing in the windshield heating system (at the level of the
power supply wires). Such electrical arcing requires a combination of at least the following
contributing factors: mechanical damage to the insulation sleeve of the power supply wires and
water ingress resulting in the wires corrosion. Several tens of seconds after the failure of the 2
structural plies, the last ply failed (outer ply, non-structural) and the windshield was ejected
due to the pressurisation loads.

As A300/A310/A330/A340 families windshields have a similar design to A320 family

windshields, it was decided to extend the inspection to A300/A310/A330/A340 families.

D. Description

This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect the windshield which could be potentially
affected by water ingress and corrosion inside the connector and within the heating system.

The inspection will consist of two main activities:

- A detailed visual inspection: delamination and inspection inside the terminal block.
- Electrical tests: Insulation & dielectric tests which will help to detect potential wiring
insulation damage and core degradation

The procedure of test and inspection, as well as the criteria and thresholds are defined in
Airbus Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-56-6007,
A300-56-9002, A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009, A340-56-5003.

E. Compliance

Recommended:
Service Bulletin recommended to be accomplished to prevent significant operational disruptions.
It is expected that an Airworthiness Directive (AD) published by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) will be issued to change this classification to Mandatory. Refer to Airbus
Inspection Service Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-56-6007, A300-56-9002,
A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009, A340-56-5003 for the compliance time.

F. Approval

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The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref.
EASA.21J.031.

G. Manpower

An estimate of 1.5 MH per windshield is required for the inspection.

H. Weight and Balance

None.

I. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.

J. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.

K. References

This Service Bulletin is covered by aircraft Service Bulletin N° A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008,

A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009, A340-56-5003, A300-56-6007, A300-56-9002.
Under no circumstances should the inspected equipment, resulting from the application of this
SB, be installed on the aircraft type unless its aircraft SB is approved.

L. Publications Affected

Component Maintenance Sheet 56-11-11, Revision 7, dated January 1995,

Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual, ATA N° 56-11-31, Revision 7, dated September
2017, revision pending.

M. Interchangeability

Not Applicable.

3 MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. Material – Price and Availability

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In case of windshield replacement, spare windshield P/N SPSA340-1-6-3/SPSA340-2-6-3 may

be obtained by contacting SGS Commercial department at the following address:

SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY
16 Route d’Isdes
45600 SULLY SUR LOIRE
FRANCE

Phone: + 33 2 38 37 30 13

E-mail: inspection.sully@saint-gobain.com

B. Industry Support Information

This inspection is subject to an AIRBUS Monitored Retrofit.

Refer to Retrofit Information Letter A300/A310 WB56M21001081 or A330/A340 LR56M21001080

for details on industry support, retrofit process and material ordering.

C. List of Components

None.

D. Subcomponents to be re-identified

None.

E. Tooling

None.

F. Special tools

Tool N Provider Price and Delivery

98D56003001000 Airbus Contact AIRBUS Material, Logistic and Suppliers
98D56003001002 Airbus Contact AIRBUS Material, Logistic and Suppliers
98D56003001001 Airbus Harness for A300 and A330 families

Rigid or flexible endoscope (commercially available).

An endoscope could be used if needed. Refer to the Airbus NTM "DESC 51-90-00-003 CONF
A - Visual Inspection Aids"
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4 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 On-Wing Inspection

4.1.1 General
Refer to aircraft Airbus Inspection Service Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-56-
6007, A300-56-9002, A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009, A340-56-5003.

4.1.2 Safety precautions

Refer to the GSE Instruction Manual §Safety Warnings.

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4.1.3 Identification of the windshield

To identify the windshield P/N and S/N, please proceed as per Airbus Inspection Service
Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-56-6007, A300-56-9002, A330-56-3010, A340-
56-4009, A340-56-5003.

4.1.4 Procedure

4.1.4.1 Connector opening

Before opening the connector, pay attention to the lug orientation connector which is located in up
direction as shown below. After inspection, the connector must be re-installed at the same orientation:
the lug shall be upward.

Connector

UP
Lug orientation connector

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

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Prepare the inspection area below the connector to avoid FOD (mainly connector screws falling in
cockpit area at removal and installation) by installing a bubble pack sheet under the connectors.

Bubble pack sheet to place here

(not represented)

Loosen the four screws (non-magnetic material) of the connector with a screwdriver as shown on the
pictures below.
Put your hand under the connector to avoid the screw to fall in cockpit area.
Keep the screws in a separate and secured box.

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

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Pull gently and slowly the connector part from its terminal block, as shown below. Try as much as
possible to preserve the butyl seal in order to be re-used at closing.

Butyl seal

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

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4.1.4.2 Connector inspection

Do a detailed visual inspection at the connector braid junction and within the terminal block chimney
area.

Two examples are shown below, one with nil findings and one with moisture/water ingress finding

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NIL FINDING EXAMPLE

No moisture/water traces evidence

within the terminal block chimney
area

No moisture/water traces evidence

at connector and braid junction.
Braid free of moisture/water traces
all along

Grommet

Braids

Chimney

Terminal Block

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FINDING EXAMPLE

Braids

Grommet Moisture/water ingress traces

evidence at connector and braid
junction (Grommet).
Moisture/water ingress traces along
braids

Chimney
b

Moisture/water ingress traces

evidence in the terminal block
chimney area

Terminal Block

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The use of visual inspection such as an endoscope or a mirror is allowed to ease the inspection of the
grommet and the chimney.

Endoscope

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

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4.1.4.3 Connector closing

Before closing the connector, pay attention

- that the butyl seal (see picture below) is in good condition:

Butyl seal

In case this butyl seal is damaged (deformed, stretched,…) cut it, remove it and do not re-install it.

- that the lug orientation connector is in up direction as shown below.

UP
Lug orientation connector

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

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Push gently and slowly the connector in its terminal block, as shown below.

Re-install the 4 screws paying attention to keep them from falling behind the cockpit structure.
Tighten the screws at the torque value.0.5N.m (4.42 lbf.in), see the picture below.

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

Note : In case of damaged screw, the screw can be replaced by a new one reference: DIN
84 M2.5X10 Stainless steel A2

Note : The red paint on screw heads can stay as is. The operator does not need to remove
the remains or restore the red marks.

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4.1.4.4 Preparation of windshield for electrical measurements.

Prepare the access to the windshield metallic Z bar by removing a part of the weather seal.

MATERIAL

The necessary material is shown on the below picture.

Gloves Isopropyl alcohol

Adhesive tape

Clean cloth

Razor blade Ruler Felt Pen

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AREA TO WORK

The area to work is located outside the windshield, on the AFT edge, close to the AFT lower corner, as shown
on pictures below.

The aim of this task is to prepare the access to the windshield metallic Z bar by removing a part of
the weather seal as shown on the below picture

AFT edge

L/H Windshield- Outside view

(R/H Windshield symmetrical)

Metallic
Z bar
75 mm
50 mm

Weather
Seal

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WORK CONTENT

The work consists of removing a part of the weather seal over the metallic Z bar on a length of approx. 50
mm to expose the metallic Z bar.

Apply adhesive tape (2 layers) on the outer glass ply along the weather seal on the lower edge on a length of
approx. 150 mm as shown on below picture.

AFT edge

Adhesive tape

Weather seal

On the adhesive tape, with the felt pen, make two marks, the first one located at 75 mm from the corner, the
second one at 50 mm from the first one. The two marks locate the length of weather seal to be removed, as
shown on below picture.

2 Marks
50mm (2 in)

Removed weather seal area

75 mm (2.95 in)

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Protect the retainer with adhesive tape (2 layers)

Adhesive
tape

Retainer

Wear the gloves before using the razor blade.

With the razor blade, make gently two light cuts on the weather seal in front of the penciled marks, as shown
on the below pictures.

Penciled
mark

Razor blade

Weather seal

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Cut gently the weather seal by maintaining the razor blade parallel to the metallic Z bar, as shown on below
picture.

Razor blade

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Continue to remove the weather seal only over the metallic Z bar. Do not remove the parts of the weather seal
neither over the outer glass ply nor over the interface medium (white strip), as shown on below pictures.

Metallic Z bar

Weather seal over the outer

glass ply  not to be
removed

Metallic Z bar

Weather seal over the interface

medium (white strip)  not to be
removed

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Soak the clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol and clean the exposed metallic Z bar to remove all the remaining
sealant, as shown on below picture.

Check there is no remaining sealant on the exposed metallic Z bar, as shown below.

Perform the electrical measurement according to Airbus Inspection Service Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-
56-2008, A300-56-6007, A300-56-9002, A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009, A340-56-5003.

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4.1.4.5 Rework after measurement.

Restore the part of the weather seal which have been removed, see the picture below.

Part of weather seal

to be restored

There are two different ways to rework the part of weather seal using either the polysulfide PR1784 or the
PR1425CF.

With the polysulfide PR1784:

Components required:
- Spatula
- Clean cloth
- PR 1784 sealant
- PR186 primer
- Isopropyl Alcohol

Repair procedure:

- Soak the clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol and clean the exposed metallic Z bar.

- Apply PR186 primer on weather seal and exposed metallic Z bar.

- Allow the PR186 to air dry a minimum of 30 minutes.

- Apply PR1784 sealant on the weather seal with a spatula to get the correct shape.

- Allow the sealant to cure a minimum of 6 hours.

- Remove the adhesive tape

- Clean the windshield with isopropyl alcohol.

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With the polysulfide PR1425CF:

Components required:

Components required:
- Spatula
- Clean cloth
- PR1425CF sealant
- PR1861 primer
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- 220 grit or finer sand paper

Repair procedure:

- Along the area to be reworked, abrade the PR surface with 220 grit or finer sandpaper and remove
the residues.

- Soak the clean cloth with 50% isopropyl alcohol + 50% water solution and clean the exposed
metallic Z bar, the outer glass surface and the weather seal..

- Apply PR1861 primer on exposed metallic Z bar and on the glass. (No primer on the PR).

- Allow the PR1861 to air dry a minimum of 30 minutes.

- Apply PR1425CF sealant on the weather seal, the Z bar and the glass with a spatula to get the
correct shape.

- Allow the sealant to cure a minimum of 6 hours.

- Remove the adhesive tape

- Clean the windshield with isopropyl alcohol.

Note:
In case the interface medium (white strip) is partially visible along the Z bar, it will be repaired without
promoter. This part will be recovered by the added PR1784 or PR1425CF

For other alternatives, refer to the Airbus Inspection Service Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-
56-6007, A300-56-9002, A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009 and A340-56-5003.

4.1.4.6 Re-identification of equipment

Not applicable

4.1.4.7 Close-up

None

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4.2 In-shop Inspection

4.2.1 General

The in-shop inspection is applicable to

-Any windshield, previously installed on A/C.
-Repaired windshield in shop and stock, that have an Authorized Release Certificate (Form One)
granted by SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY without the mention “Outer ply replacement”.

The in-shop inspection is not applicable to

-A Factory New windshield (0FH/0FC) in shop and stock, that have an Authorized Release
Certificate (Form One) granted by SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY
-A Repaired windshield in shop and stock, that have an Authorized Release Certificate (Form One)
granted by SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY with the mention “Outer ply replacement” (meaning new
heating system with 0FH/0FC accumulated since repair).

4.2.2 Safety precautions

Refer to the GSE Instruction Manual §Safety Warnings.

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4.2.3 Preparation

Position the windshield horizontally on a table.

To identify the windshield P/N and S/N, refer to the identification plate (sticker) visible inside
the windshield at the top AFT corner as shown below.

Identification plate
(sticker)

If identification plate (sticker) is not found, refer to the identification at the terminal block:
check all sides of the connector for identification plates (to ensure repair id plates are checked
also if present).

Identification plate Repair plate (if

(metallic plate) present)

Note: Identification stickers are not installed on windshield with P/N SPSA340-1-3-1B /
SPSA340-2-3-1B and previous P/N’s.

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4.2.4 Procedure

4.2.4.1 Delamination/bubbles.
The inspection of the delamination/bubbles is applicable only to the following P/N’s:

Left Windshield Right Windshield GROUP

TGA300-2-2-1 TGA300-1-2-1 003

TGA300-2-2-2 TGA300-1-2-2 003
TGA300-2-3-3 TGA300-1-3-3 003
TGA300-2-3-4 TGA300-1-3-4 003
TGA300-2-4-5 TGA300-1-4-5 003
EWA300-2-4-5 EWA300-2-4-5 003
TGA300-2-4-6 TGA300-1-4-6 003
SPSA340-2-1-1 SPSA340-1-1-1 003
SPSA340-2-2-1 SPSA340-1-2-1 003
SPSA340-2-2-1A SPSA340-1-2-1A 003
SPSA340-2-3-1 SPSA340-1-3-1 003
SPSA340-2-3-1B SPSA340-1-3-1B 003
SPSA340-2-4-1 SPSA340-1-4-1 001
SPSA340-2-4-1A SPSA340-1-4-1A 001
SPSA340-2-4-1 Amendt A SPSA340-1-4-1 Amendt A 001

Do a visual inspection of delamination/bubbles from outside the windshield from the daylight
opening (weather seal edge).

Criteria are:

A/ at AFT post, top AFT corner and lower AFT corner

As far as delamination/bubbles is visible at the AFT post, top AFT corner and lower AFT
corner, the windshield must be discarded and returned to SG Sully.

B/ at top, front and lower posts

If the delamination/bubbles is visible in a width of 20 mm from the daylight opening (weather

seal edge), it is recommended to reject the windshield.

If the delamination/bubbles exceeds a width of 20 mm from the daylight opening (weather seal
edge), the windshield must be discarded. The criteria of delamination/bubbles is indicated in
the drawing and cross section below.

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L/H Windshield - Outside view Area 1=Delamination/bubbles permitted

(R/H Windshield symmetrical)

Front post

Area 2=Delamination/bubbles not permitted AFT post

Weather seal = line A

(see indication on next page)

Area 1
Weather seal 20 mm

Possible locations of
delamination/bubbles

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Example of delamination/bubbles is shown in the pictures below (view from outside).

Delamination

Bubbles Line A

Weather seal

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4.2.4.2 Connector visual inspection

4.2.4.2.1 Traces of moisture/water ingress beneath connector.

The inspection of the traces of moisture/water ingress is applicable to following P/N’s:

Left Windshield Right Windshield GROUP

TGA300-2-2-1 TGA300-1-2-1 003
TGA300-2-2-2 TGA300-1-2-2 003
TGA300-2-3-3 TGA300-1-3-3 003
TGA300-2-3-4 TGA300-1-3-4 003
TGA300-2-4-5 TGA300-1-4-5 003
EWA300-2-4-5 EWA300-2-4-5 003
TGA300-2-4-6 TGA300-1-4-6 003
SPSA340-2-1-1 SPSA340-1-1-1 003
SPSA340-2-2-1 SPSA340-1-2-1 003
SPSA340-2-2-1A SPSA340-1-2-1A 003
SPSA340-2-3-1 SPSA340-1-3-1 003
SPSA340-2-3-1B SPSA340-1-3-1B 003
SPSA340-2-4-1 SPSA340-1-4-1 001
SPSA340-2-4-1A SPSA340-1-4-1A 001
SPSA340-2-4-1 Amendt A SPSA340-1-4-1 Amendt A 001
SPSA340-2-5-2 SPSA340-1-5-2 002
SPSA340-2-5-2 Amendt A SPSA340-1-5-2 Amendt A 002
SPSA340-2-5-2 Amendt B SPSA340-1-5-2 Amendt B 002

Do a visual inspection of the condition of the connector and braid wires beneath the connector

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4.2.4.2.2 Connector opening

Before opening the connector, pay attention to the lug orientation connector which is located in up
direction as shown below. After inspection, the connector must be re-installed at the very same
orientation.

Lug orientation
connector

UP

Loosen the four screws (non-magnetic material) of the connector with a screwdriver has shown on the
picture below. Keep the screws in a separate and secured box.

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

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Pull gently and slowly the connector part from its terminal block, as shown below. Try as much as
possible to preserve the butyl seal in order to be re-used at closing.

1 Butyl seal

If the connector cannot be opened, the windshield must be rejected.

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4.2.4.2.3 Connector inspection

Do a visual inspection at the connector braid junction and within the terminal block chimney area.
An endoscope could be used if needed. Refer to the Airbus NTM "DESC 51-90-00-003 CONF A -
Visual Inspection Aids"

Nil finding example and finding example are shown below.

NIL FINDING EXAMPLE

No moisture/water traces evidence

within the terminal block chimney
area

No moisture/water traces evidence

at connector and braid junction
(Grommet).
Braid free of moisture/water traces
all along

Grommet

Braids

Chimney

Terminal Block

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FINDING EXAMPLE

Braids

Grommet Moisture/water ingress traces

evidence at connector and braid
junction (Grommet).
Moisture/water ingress traces along
braids

Chimney
b

Moisture/water ingress traces

evidence in the terminal block
chimney area

Terminal Block

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4.2.4.3 Connector closing

Before closing the connector, pay attention

- that the butyl seal (see picture below) is in good condition:

Butyl seal

In case this butyl seal is damaged, cut it, remove it and do not re-install it:

- that the lug orientation connector is in up direction as shown below.

UP
Lug orientation connector

R/H windshield
(L/H symmetrical)

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Push gently and slowly the connector in its terminal block, as shown below.

Re-install the 4 screws paying attention to keep them from falling behind the cockpit structure.
Tighten the screws at the torque value.0.5N.m (4.42 lbf.in), see the picture below.

Screw driver

Note 1: in case of damaged screw, the screw can be replaced by a new one reference: DIN
84 M2.5X10 Stainless steel A2

Note 1: The red paint on screw heads can stay as is. The operator does not need to remove
the remains or restore the red marks.

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Pass/Fail criteria

If no moisture/water is found, go to the next step below

If humidity, moisture/water ingress or corrosion is found in the connector or on the electrical braids or pins,
or if the connector cannot be opened, the windshield must be rejected.

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4.2.4.4 Preparation of windshield for electrical measurements.

The electrical measurements are applicable only to the following P/N’s:

Left Windshield Right Windshield GROUP

SPSA340-2-4-1 SPSA340-1-4-1 001

SPSA340-2-4-1A SPSA340-1-4-1A 001
SPSA340-2-4-1 Amendt A SPSA340-1-4-1 Amendt A 001
SPSA340-2-5-2 SPSA340-1-5-2 002
SPSA340-2-5-2 Amendt A SPSA340-1-5-2 Amendt A 002
SPSA340-2-5-2 Amendt B SPSA340-1-5-2 Amendt B 002

Prepare the access to the windshield metallic Z bar by removing a part of the weather seal.

MATERIAL

The necessary material is shown on the below picture.

Gloves Isopropyl alcohol

Adhesive tape

Clean cloth

Razor blade Ruler Felt Pen

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AREA TO WORK

The area to work is located outside the windshield, on the AFT edge, close to the AFT lower corner, as shown
on below pictures.

VIEW FROM OUTSIDE (L/H Windshield)

AFT
lower
corner

Aera to work
/
AFT edge

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WORK CONTENT

The work consists of removing a part of the weather seal over the metallic Z bar on a length of approx. 50
mm to expose the metallic Z bar.

Apply adhesive tape (2 layers) on the outer glass ply along the weather seal on the lower edge on a length of
approx. 130 mm as shown on below picture.

Adhesive tape

Weather seal

On the adhesive tape, with the felt pen, make two marks, the first located at 75 mm from the corner, with a
50 mm distance between them to locate the length of weather seal to be removed, as shown on below picture.

2 Marks

Removed weather seal area

75 mm (2.95 in)

Wear the gloves before using the razor blade.

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With the razor blade, make gently two light cuts on the weather in front of the penciled marks, as shown on
the below pictures.

Penciled Razor blade

mark

Weather seal

Cut gently the weather seal by maintaining the razor blade parallel to the metallic Z bar, as shown on below
picture.

Razor blade

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Continue to remove the weather seal only over the metallic Z bar. Do not remove the parts of the weather seal
neither over the outer glass ply nor over the interface medium (white strip), as shown on below pictures.

Metallic Z bar

Weather seal over the outer

glass ply  not to be
removed

Metallic Z bar

Weather seal over the interface

medium (white strip)  not to be
removed

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Soak the clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol and clean the exposed metallic Z bar to remove all the remaining
sealant, as shown on below picture.

Check there is no remaining sealant on the exposed metallic Z bar, as shown below.

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Prepare a safety zone around windshield external area:

Install barriers to stop people getting close to the windshield.

Install a Warning sign stating ‘High Voltage electrical test on going.
Read carefully the applicable Safety precautions in the Tool user guide 98D56003001000 or
98D56003001002 and 98D56003001001.

Perform dielectric test.

Here below is a picture of the global installation of the GSE tool ref. 98D56003001000, cables and
harness to be used. The user guide of the tool lists all the items needed for the tests.

Installation example (dielectric tooling)

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The detailed procedure is indicated in the GSE manual

Plug harness item 102 to the windshield connector.

Tape cable plug adapter (item 713) on Windshield Z-bar using adhesive copper (item 704) dedicated for this
purpose as shown on pictures below.

Test on Pin F of the connector

A. Install the GSE tool item 708 as described in the user guide of tool 98D56003001000 (chapter 3.4.1) or
98D56003001002.
B. Launch the dielectric test (1500VAC during 1 minute) as described in the user guide of tool
98D56003001000 (chapter 3.5.1) or 98D56003001002.
C. Save the Pin F dielectric value.

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Perform insulation test.

Test on Pin F of the connector

A. Install the GSE tool item 714 as described in the user guide of tool 98D56003001000 (chapter 3.4.2) or
98D56003001002.
B. Launch the insulation test#1 (500VDC during 1 minute) as described in the user guide of tool
98D56003001000 (chapter 3.5.2) or 98D56003001002.
C. Save the Pin F insulation value..

Measurement tool for insulation test

Power off the tools and disconnect all cables as described in the user guide of tool 98D56003001000 or
98D56003001002.

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Pass/Fail criteria:

Using the chart given in Appendix 01 below, report the insulation and dielectric tests values on the chart.
Determine the electrical measurements areas (green, amber or red).
If the point is in the RED area, the windshield has to be discarded
If the point is in the GREEN or AMBER area, the windshield can be reinstalled on aircraft.

GREEN area when I <0.6mA and R > 400MOhm

RED area when I ≥ 1.0mA or R ≤ 100MOhm
AMBER area when [0.6 ≤ I < 1.0mA and 100 < R] OR [I<0.6mA AND 100< R ≤ 400MOhm]

Refer to Airbus Inspection Service Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-56-6007, A300-56-9002,

A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009, A340-56-5003 for the associated inspection interval.

Graph of the 3 areas, Insulation vs Dielectric

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4.2.4.5 Rework after measurement.

Restore the part of the weather seal which have been removed, see the picture below.

Part of weather seal

to be restored

There are two different ways to rework the part of weather seal using either the polysulfide PR1784 or the
PR1425CF.

With the polysulfide PR1784:

Components required:
- Spatula
- Clean cloth
- PR 1784 sealant
- PR186 primer
- Isopropyl Alcohol

Repair procedure:

- Soak the clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol and clean the exposed metallic Z bar.

- Apply PR186 primer on weather seal and exposed metallic Z bar.

- Allow the PR186 to air dry a minimum of 30 minutes.

- Apply PR1784 sealant on the weather seal with a spatula to get the correct shape.

- Allow the sealant to cure a minimum of 6 hours.

- Remove the adhesive tape

- Clean the windshield with isopropyl alcohol.

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With the polysulfide PR1425CF:

Components required:

Components required:
- Spatula
- Clean cloth
- PR1425CF sealant
- PR1861 primer
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- 220 grit or finer sand paper

Repair procedure:

- Along the area to be reworked, abrade the PR surface with 220 grit or finer sandpaper and remove
the residues.

- Soak the clean cloth with 50% isopropyl alcohol + 50% water solution and clean the exposed
metallic Z bar, the outer glass surface and the weather seal.

- Apply PR1861 primer on exposed metallic Z bar and on the glass. (No primer on the PR).

- Allow the PR1861 to air dry a minimum of 30 minutes.

- Apply PR1425CF sealant on the weather seal, the Z bar and the glass with a spatula to get the
correct shape.

- Allow the sealant to cure a minimum of 6 hours.

- Remove the adhesive tape

- Clean the windshield with isopropyl alcohol.

Note:
In case the interface medium (white strip) is partially visible along the Z bar, it will be repaired without
promoter. This part will be recovered by the added PR1784 or PR1425CF

For other alternatives, refer to the Airbus Inspection Service Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-
56-6007, A300-56-9002, A330-56-3010, A340-56-4009 and A340-56-5003.

4.2.4.6 Re-identification of equipment

Not applicable

4.2.4.7 Close-up

None
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The inspection technical sheet (see appendix 1) must be forwarded to addresses mentioned in the Airbus
Inspection Service Bulletin A300-56-0014, A310-56-2008, A300-56-6007, A300-56-9002, A330-56-
3010, A340-56-4009, A340-56-5003.

The inspection technical sheet shall be sent on SGS request to the following address
SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY
16 Route d’Isdes
45600 SULLY SUR LOIRE
FRANCE

E-mail: inspection.sully@saint-gobain.com

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5 APPENDIX 01- INSPECTION TECHNICAL SHEET

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