Airbus 52 A300 A310 Doors

ATA 52
Doors
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

For Training Purposes Only
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ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Courier (Passenger/PAX) / Crew and Cargo Compartment Doors - General

General
Passenger/Crew Doors
Two passenger/crew doors, one on each side, are provided for crew.
The doors open outwards and can be operated from inside and outside.
Each passenger/crew door is equipped with an emergency escape slide.
Access to the various compartments of the aircraft can be gained

through the appropriate doors. According to their special function the
doors are used as entrance and exit for persons or for loading and
unloading cargo and baggage; other doors are exclusively used for
maintenance purposes.
Cargo Compartment Doors

Each of the three lower cargo compartments is accessible through a
cargo door for loading and unloading cargo and baggage. FWD and AFT
cargo compartment doors are opened outwards; bulk cargo
compartment door is swung inwards. FWD and AFT cargo compartment
doors can be operated from outside only. Bulk cargo compartment door
can be operated from outside and inside. In the MAIN Deck cargo
compartment is accessible through the MAIN Deck Cargo (MDC) door. It
can be operated from inside and outside to open outwards.
Before any door in the pressurized area is to be opened from outside or

inside, observe the following instructions:
WARNING: IF THE AIRCRAFT IS SUPPLIED WITH CONDITIONED
AIR, MAKE SURE THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
ARE MET BEFORE YOU OPEN THE DOOR:
AT LEAST ONE FLT COMPARTMENT WINDOW OR
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DOOR IS OPEN AND
REMAINS OPEN DURING SERVICING.
IF THE AIRCRAFT IS PARKED OUTSIDE AND IS
NOT PROTECTED FROM THE RAIN, ONE
MAINTENANCE DOOR SUCH AS 134AR, 136AR, OR
AVIONICS ACCESS DOOR 121BL IS OPEN AND
REMAINS OPEN DURING SERVICING.
WARNING: RESIDUAL PRESSURE COULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO
OPEN WITH A SUDDEN FORCE AND INJURE PERSONS
AND/OR DAMAGE THE AIRCRAFT.
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A300/A310
A300/A310 Courier (Passenger/PAX) / Crew and Cargo Compartment Doors

Identification Location
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A300/A310
A310 Courier (Passenger/PAX)/Crew and Cargo Compartment Doors - General

General

Each of the three Cargo Compartments is accessible through a Cargo
Door for loading and unloading cargo and other types of shipment cargo.
The FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors are opened outwards.
Two Courier Passenger/Crew Doors (L1/R1), one on each side, are

provided for Courier / Passengers and Crew. The doors open outwards.
They can be operated from inside and outside. Each Courier
Passenger/Crew Door is equipped with an Emergency Escape Slide.
The BULK Cargo Compartment Door opens inward into the Bulk Cargo
Compartment and can be latched to the compartment ceiling Hold
Locking Mechanism which is mounted to the ceiling structural area.
The L3/R3 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors (Emergency Exit Doors) have

been deactivated for the FedEx Main Deck Cargo Compartment
configuration.
The FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors can be operated from
outside of the aircraft only. The BULK Cargo Compartment Door can be
operated from either the outside or inside of the aircraft utilizing the Door
Operating Door Handle Mechanism and Door Handle.
The L2/R2 Passenger/Crew Doors, are also deactivated, undergo

periodic inspections and door structural area checks for Airframe
Airworthiness and Structural Integrity criteria per FAA requirements.
The Airbus Freighter Configuration utilizes the previous Passenger

Carrying Version Main Deck that has been converted into the Main Deck
Cargo Compartment (MDCC) for hauling Cargo Bins and Palletized
Units for FedEx Express Cargo operations.
Passenger Compartment Emergency Exit Doors (L2/R2)

In addition to the Courier (Passenger/PAX) / Crew Doors (L1/R!), there
are two Emergency Exits (L3/R3) Doors in the Main Deck Cargo
Compartment (MDCC). These Emergency Exits (L3/R3) Doors are
deactivated for FedEx Main Deck Cargo Configuration.
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The Main Deck Cargo Compartment (MDCC) is accessible through the

MDCC Door located on the forward LH Side of the Fuselage at the
Fuselage Water Line which can be operated from either the inside and
outside of the aircraft.
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ATA 52
A300/A310
A310 Passenger (PAX)/Courier/Deactivated L/R Doors 2 and 3/and Cargo

Compartment Doors- Identification Location
In Place Deactivated
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A300/A310
A300/A310 Exterior Doors - Operation Limitation

Gusting or High Wind Conditions
Exterior Doors - Operation Limitations
The emergency power system on the L1/R1 courier passenger/crew

doors is designed to open the doors in wind speeds gusting up to 40
(forty) knots under the most adverse combinations of wind direction and
aircraft attitude. In wind speeds above 40 (forty) knots manual
assistance may be required.
WARNING: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED

BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON OR NEAR
COURIER PASSENGER/CREW DOORS (REF. 52-10-00,
P. BLOCK 301) OR CARGO DOORS (REF. 52-30-00, P.
BLOCK 301).
The FWD and AFT cargo compartment doors are opened and closed
hydraulically. Their operation is limited by wind speeds gusting up to 60
(sixty) knots.
NOTE: In following limitations, door operation is defined as opening,

closing or holding the door in the open position.
The bulk cargo compartment door opens inward, therefore there are no
operation limitations.
The courier passenger/crew doors can be operated in normal conditions

in wind speeds gusting up to 60 (sixty) knots without structural damage,
although extra personnel may be required to operate these doors in high
wind speeds.
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The MAIN DECK cargo door operation is limited by wind speeds gusting
up to 40 (forty) Knots.
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A300/A310
A300/A310 Exterior Doors - Operation Limitations

Gusting and High Wind Speeds
MDCC Door Gusting up to 40 (forty) knots
FWD and AFT Cargo Doors Gusting up to 60 (sixty) knots
BULK Cargo Door Inward OpeningNO wind operational limitations
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A300/A310
A300 Maintenance and Service Doors

Location Description
Maintenance and Service Doors
Door
Door
Door
Door
- Equipment Compartment Access (312AR)

- Equipment Compartment Access (313AL)
- Avionics Compartment Access (121BL)
- Air Fan ! Air Conditioning Control Valve Access (134AR,
136AR)
Duct - Tail Cone (317AL)
Door - Drain System - FWD Cargo Compartment (133AL)
Door - Ground Air Conditioning and Air Starting (144BR)
Door - Ground Electrical Power Receptacle (121EL)
Door - Ground Oxygen Connection (122AZ)
Doors - Cargo Compartment Control Panel Access (122CR, 152KR,
231AL)
For maintaining and servicing the various systems, compartments and

equipment panels and doors of different sizes are installed. Their
purpose can be derived from their designation.
These
Door
Doors
Doors
Door
Door
Door
Doors
doors and panels are as follows:

- Refuel/Defuel Panel 110VU (144DR)
- FWD Jacking Point Receptacle (121CL)
- Ground Serviced Conditioned Air Connection (135AL, 135BL)
- FWD Potable Water Drain (136BR)
- FWD Lavatory Service (121DL, 136CR, 172AR)
- Green Hydraulic System (147AL) Ground Connector Service
- APU Access (315AL and 316AR)
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Several panels and covers of different sizes are distributed over the
aircraft for inspection of the structure, etc.
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A300/A310
A300 Maintenance and Service Doors - Location
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A300/A310

Description
For maintaining and servicing the various systems, compartments and
equipment panels and doors of different sizes are installed. Their
application can be derived from their designation.
These
Doors
Door
Door
Door
Door
doors and panels are as follows:

- APU Access (315AL and 316AR)
- Equipment Compartment Access (312AR)
- Equipment Compartment Access (313AL)
- Avionics Compartment Access (121BL)
- Air Fan ! Air Conditioning Control Valve Access (134AR,
136AR)
Duct - Tail Cone (317AL)
Door - Drain System FWD Cargo Compt. (135AL)
Door - Ground Air Conditioning and Air Starting (144BR)
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Door
Door
Door
Doors
Door
Doors
Doors
Door
Door
Door
Ground Electrical Power Receptacle (121EL)

Potable Water Service (136BR)
Ground Oxygen Connection (122AZ)
Cargo Compt. Control Panel Access (122CR, 677CR)
Refuel/ Defuel Panel 110VU (144DR)
FWD Jacking Point Receptacle (121CL)
Ground Serviced Conditioned Air Connection (135BL)
FWD Lavatory Service (121DL)
FWD Potable Water Drain (136BR)
Landing Gear Door Ground Opening (148BR) Control Valve
Handle Access
Door - Green Hydraulic System (147AL) Ground Connector Service
Several panels and covers of different sizes are located over the aircraft
for inspection of the structure and other purposes.
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A300/A310
A310 Maintenance and Service Doors - Location
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A300/A310
A300/A310 Landing Gear Doors - Location Description

Landing Gear Doors
With the landing gear retracted in flight the landing gears are covered by
doors. These doors close the wheel wells flush with the aircraft skin.
The landing gear doors are hydraulically operated with the landing
gears.
Each main landing gear is covered by doors 734LH, 744RH attached to
the fuselage and 733 and 732LH, 743 und 742RH attached to the gear
shock struts.
The nose landing gear is covered by doors 713, 714, 715 and 716
attached to the edge of the landing gear bay and an additional panel 712
is attached to the landing gear shock strut.
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A300/A310
A300/A310 Landing Gear Doors - Location
Front View
Looking Aft
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ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Fixed Interior Doors - Location Description

Fixed Interior Doors
The various internal compartments are accessible through the
appropriate doors. Their purpose can be derived from their designation.
The following doors belong to this group:
Door
- Flight Compartment
Doors - Avionics Compartment Access (131AZ, 132AZ)
Doors - Hydraulic Compartment Access (147DZ, 147CZ, 147BZ,
148CZ, 148DZ)
Door
- Aft Cabin Underfloor Compartment (162AZ)
Doors - Vertical Stabilizer Access (311AZ/311BZ)
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A300/A310
A300/A310 Fixed Interior Doors - Location
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A300/A310
A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors Door Suspension - Component Location

General
There are two courier passenger/crew doors (L1/R1) installed on the
LH and RH fuselage sides.
FWD passenger/crew doors LH and RH at zones 831 and 841 are located
between FR14 and FR16A.
Both doors are structurally and mechanically similar and are
designed to be used as emergency exits. The opening and closing
operations are accomplished by interior and exterior control
handles, the doors opening outwards and parallel to the fuselage in
the direction of flight.
Each door is comprised of the following major components:
Door Structure, Door Seal and Drain Holes
The structure comprises an outer and an inner skin supported by
integral stringers, edge and cross members and milled longerons.
The door seal, made from a rubber extrusion and installed round
the inner edge of the outer skin is pressed into contact with a
sealing section of the fuselage door frame and inflated by cabin
air pressure to form a pressure tight seal when the door is
closed.
Holes are bored in the structure at the lowest collection points
of longerons to allow liquids to drain from door interior.
Door Damper and Emergency Operation Cylinder

The door damper and emergency operation cylinder is installed on
the support arm. It is comprised of a cylinder body, a damping
assembly and a gas cylinder and percussion device assembly with
a manual safety lock. It limits the speed of the door during
normal opening and closing operations and acts as a jack under
emergency conditions.
Data
Courier Passenger/Crew Door (L1/R1)
Size : 1.930 x 1.070 m (76 x 42 in.)
Weight with escape slide and door lining
: 190 kg (419 lb.)
Weight without escape slide and door lining : 125 kg (276 lb.)
Weight with slide raft and door lining
: 214 kg (472 lb.)
Component Location
Suspension
-------------------------------------------------------FIN FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION PANEL ZONE ACCESS ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------UPPER GUIDE ARM
831, FWD
841
52-11-12
LOWER GUIDE ARM
831, FWD
841
52-11-12
SUPPORT ARM
831, FWD
841
52-11-12
DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY
831, FWD
OPERATION CYLINDER
841
52-10-14
LOWER CONNECTION LINK
831, FWD
841
52-11-21
UPPER CONNECTION LINK
831, FWD
841
52-11-21
Door Suspension
The door suspension comprises a support arm in the form of a
light alloy box section, with integral connection forks,
attached to the door by connection links, the lower one being
also attached to the lifting shaft of the door locking
mechanism. A door stay mechanism is installed in the support arm
which locks the door in the open position. The upper and lower
guide arms attached to the fuselage attachment fittings are
movable in two planes and cause the door to remain parallel to
the fuselage during opening and closing.
Door Lining and Insulation
The door lining consists of panels which match the interior
decor of the main deck cargo compartment. A sound and heat mat
is installed between the door inner skin and lining.
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A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors Door Suspension - Component Location
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A300/A310
Door Locking Mechanism

Two door handles rotating about a horizontal axis
are installed for operation of the door locking
mechanism, one interior and one exterior. The
handle shafts are coupled by a gearbox to permit
independent operation. The handles are connected
via bellcranks and rods to a lifting shaft, a
lowering shaft and a locking shaft.
Locking Mechanism
FIN FUNCTIONAL
DESIGNATION
PANEL
DOOR LATCHES
RODS BETWEEN DOOR
LATCHES AND
BELLCRANK
BELLCRANK ON
LOCKING SHAFT
LOCKING SHAFTS
ROD BETWEEN
LOCKING SHAFT AND
GEAR BOX
LOWERING SHAFT
ROD BETWEEN
LOWERING SHAFT AND
GEAR BOX
GEAR BOX
ZONE
831,
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
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ACCESS
DOOR
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
INTERIOR CONTROL
HANDLE
EXTERIOR CONTROL
HANDLE
ROD BETWEEN GEAR
BOX AND TWIN
LEVER
TWIN LEVER
ATA
REF
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
ROD BETWEEN TWIN

LEVER AND
LIFTING SHAFT
ROD BETWEEN
LIFTING SHAFT AND
LOWER CONNECTION
LINK
LIFTING SHAFT
ROD ASSY BETWEEN
LIFTING SHAFT
AND TORQUE SHAFT
TORQUE SHAFT
TORSION BAR SPRING
841
831,
FWD
841
831,
FWD
841
831,
FWD
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
FWD
FWD
FWD
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
841
831,
841
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
52-11-21
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A300/A310
A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Locking Mechanism - Component Location
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ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Emergency

Escape Slide Release Mechanism - Component Location
General
General
Emergency
Emergency Escape
Escape Slide
Slide Release
Release Mechanism
Mechanism
The mechanism consists of a two-position control handle, a composite
linkage, bellcranks and linkage guides and is connected to the door
structure by bearings and guide fittings. The control handle is located
adjacent to the interior door locking handle and can be set for flight
in the fully forward position (armed position) or on the ground in the
fully aft position (disarmed position). The mechanism can be manually
operated only and opening of the door using the exterior locking handle
will cause the mechanism to revert to the fully aft position.
Latch
Latch and
and Stop
Stop Fittings
Fittings
Both edge members of each door are fitted with eight stop fittings for
each of which mating fittings are mounted on the fuselage door frame.
A lowering stop is installed on the forward side of the fuselage door
frame which contacts the lowering shaft when the door is closed. The
shaft rotates to unlock the gearbox and lower the door. Two roller
fittings are attached to the fuselage door frame which support the
lifting shaft during the lifting movement as the door is being opened.
Latch fittings attached to the fuselage door frame are fitted with
rollers to receive the door latches. Four fittings with rollers are
attached to the door edge members which run in corresponding guide
fittings on the fuselage door frame when the door is being closed.
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FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------HANDLE
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
ECCENTRIC LEVER
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
STOP LEVER
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
ROD BETWEEN HANDLE AND BELLCRANK
831, FWD
UNIT
841
52-10-30
BELLCRANK UNIT
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
ROD BETWEEN BELLCRANK UNIT AND
LOCKING MECHANISM
52-10-30
LOCKING MECHANISM
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
GUIDE STRUT
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
ROD BETWEEN LOCKING MECHANISM
831, FWD
AND BELLCRANK
841
52-10-30
BELLCRANK
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
LINKAGE GUIDE
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
SLIDERS
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
GIRT BAR
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
831, FWD
LINKAGE GUIDE
841
52-10-30
831, FWD
LINKAGE GUIDE
841
52-10-30
BELLCRANK UNIT
831, FWD
841
52-10-30
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A300/A310
A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Emergency Escape Slide

Mechanism - Component Location
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A300/A310

Structural Components - Description
Description
Door Structure, Door Seal and Drain Holes
The outer skin of the FWD door together with the integral stringers are
milled from pre-stressed light alloy plate.
The door structure between the inner and outer skins consists of light
sheet-metal edge and cross members and milled longerons. Adjustable
stop fittings, which take the load when the main deck cargo compartment
is pressurized, are bolted to the ends of the longerons. A window is
installed in the outer skin between longerons 4 and 5.
The door seal consisting of a rubber extrusion with equally spaced
pressurization holes ensures pressure-sealing of the door when the
compartment is pressurized. The seal is installed around the inner edge
of the outer skin and retained in-situ by retainers and screws. When the
door is closed, the seal is pressed into contact with a sealing section of
the fuselage door frame and is inflated by cabin air pressure to form a
pressure tight seal.
Each door is equipped with two hoist fittings riveted to the structure and
outer skin on the right and left above the door center. The fittings are
provided with threaded inserts to receive the hoisting lugs.
Holes are bored in the structure at the lowest collection points of
longerons to allow liquids to drain from the door interior.
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A300/A310

Structural Components - Component View
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A300/A310

Guide and Support Arm Suspension Links - Description
Door Suspension
Doors are suspended by a support arm and two guide arms attached to
the fuselage structure. The support arm is a cast light alloy box section
with integral connection forks. Each connection fork is provided with
standardized, replaceable bushes.
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Support Arm Connection Links

The door is attached to the support arm by means of upper and lower
connection links. The lower connection link is also connected to the
lifting shaft of the door locking mechanism.
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A300/A310
A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Guide and Support Arm

Connection Links - Component Location
Support Arm
(Suspension Air)
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A300/A310

Door Lining and Insulation - Description
The door lining consists of panels, which match the interior decor of the
main deck cargo compartment. A heat and soundproof insulation mat is
provided between the door inner skin and the lining.
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Cut-outs are incorporated in both the lining and the insulation mat to
facilitate the installation of the locking and emergency escape slide
release mechanisms, the interior control and emergency control handles
and the window and locking indicators.
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A300/A310

Door Lining and Insulation - Component View
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A300/A310

Door Seal - General Description
General Description
The door seal consisting of a rubber extrusion with equally spaced
pressurization holes ensures pressure-sealing of the door when the
compartment is pressurized.
The seal is installed around the inner edge of the outer skin and retained
in place by retainers and screws.
When the door is closed, the seal is pressed into contact with a sealing
section of the fuselage door frame and is inflated by cabin air pressure
to form a pressure tight seal.
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A300/A310

Door Seal - Installation View
Seal
Tubular Type
Some A300s
Some A300s and A310s
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Seal
Round Type
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A300/A310

Door Buffer and Stay Mechanism - Description
Door Buffer/Stay Mechanism/Guide Arms
The Door Buffer (Door Stop) Gap M
An adjustable door buffer attached to the inner face of the support arm
acts as a limit stop and shock absorber when the door is fully open.
Clearance between the buffer pad and fuselage skin surface is required
to prevent chafing and/or fuselage skin damage/stress during normal
and windy conditions
A door stay mechanism installed in the support arm locks the door in the
fully open position. The mechanism comprises a release button,
actuating rod and lever, bellcrank, spring-loaded rod and a locking hook.
If adjustment is required, ref A300/A310 AMM ATA 52-10-11, Page

Block 501, FWD Passenger/Crew Doors - Adjustment/Test.
The guide arms are located at the upper part of the door and attached to
the door and fuselage structure with fittings that permit parallel link
motion for the door travel. On the FWD doors the upper guide arm is
connected to the door structure by means of a bellcrank fitted on a
spring rod cylinder, damping sideways movement of the door.
Observe all Warnings. Special Precautions must be followed to prevent

injury and/or damage to aircraft/equipment. Ensure Emergency Escape
Slide, Door Damper and Emergency Operation Cylinder and Door
Warning System are safetied prior to Buffer adjustment per A300/A310
AMM (Ref: 52-10-00, Page Block 301.
Door stay mechanism will require replacement per A300/A310 Aircraft

Maintenance Manual (AMM) (Ref.: 52-11-12, Page Block 401, FWD
Passenger/Crew Door).
For information on Inspection of Door Stay Mechanism, refer to
A300/A310 AMM, 52-10-11, Page Block 501, FWD Passenger/Crew
Doors - Adjustment/Test.
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ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Buffer and Stay Mechanism - Component View
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A300/A310
A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Damper and Emergency

Operation Cylinder - Component View/Location
The door damper and emergency operation cylinder is installed on the
support arm. The hydraulically operated door damper is used to control
the speed at which the door is opened and closed.
During normal operating conditions, damping is effected by hydraulic
fluid passing from one chamber to another via a calibrated diaphragm
when the door is being opened, and via a restrictor in the piston when
the door is being closed.
In the event of emergency conditions, the door damper acts as a jack to
push the door in the required direction. When the door is opened under
emergency conditions, the diaphragm is ruptured by the percussion
device mechanism and the nitrogen pressure thus released into the
cylinder converts the damper into an actuator.
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NOTE: After emergency operation, the percussion device assembly

must be removed in order to replace the diaphragm. (Ref. AMM
52-10-14, P.Block 401).
NOTE: After emergency operation the door can be completely closed
only after the door damper and emergency operation cylinder
has been discharged.
To permit door closing immediately after an emergency opening
manoeuvre, the actuating cylinder is automatically
depressurized through calibrated vent holes in the cylinder body
which become free when the actuating cylinder is fully extended.
The actuating cylinder is depressurized within a maximum of 3
seconds.
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A300/A310
A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Damper and Emergency

Operation Cylinder - Component View/Location
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ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Locking Mechanism - Description
The door control handles which rotate about their horizontal axis are
installed to facilitate operation of the door locking mechanism from both
the inside or outside of the door. The shafts of the two handles are
coupled via a gearbox thereby permitting independent operation. Rods
are connected to a bellcrank hinged on the gearbox and routed into the
lower door section to the lifting shaft.
The lifting shaft is fitted with eccentrically mounted arms which are
equipped with rollers sliding in door frame mounted roller fittings to lift
the door.
The shaft is also connected to a support arm via a rod, a lever and a
connection link, and to the torque shaft via a rod assembly and a
bellcrank. The torque shaft and torsion bar spring compensate for the
weight of the door.
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Door Locking Mechanism - Component View
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Door Locking Mechanism - Description
Description
Latches/Locking and Lowering Shafts/Gearbox
Similarly, rods are connected from the gearbox and hinged bellcrank to
the upper door section to the locking shaft which retracts or extends the
door latches when the door is respectively opened or closed.
The latches are connected by rods and bellcranks to the locking shaft
and a spring rod cylinder, connected to each latch bellcrank, is attached
to the door structure. An arm on each bellcrank forms the locking
indicator.
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A lowering shaft, also installed in the upper door section, acts via a rod
on a locking hook to block the gearbox when the door is open. The door
cannot, therefore, be lowered when in the open position.
The lifting, lowering and locking shafts all rotate in ball bearings. Fittings,
complete with rollers, are installed on both sides of the door.
They mate with corresponding guide tracks which are located on the LH
and RH sides of the door frame parallel to the outer skin and vertical to
the door frame.
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Door Locking Mechanism - Component View
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A300/A310

Exterior Control Handle - General
The exterior control handle is connected via a jaw to the emergency
escape slide mechanism, to disarm the system when the door is
opened.
The door locking mechanism actuates a limit switch of the Door Warning
System. A second limit switch which is installed in the fuselage door
frame is actuated by the door latches.
The Exterior Control Handle consists of:
Control Handle
Cam
Stop
Flap
Close door with Interior Control Handle
Check that Exterior Control Handle is closed and flap is flush with
contour of exterior handle
With the door closed (Ref: A300/A310 AMM 52-10-00, Page Block 301),
the following operation of the Exterior Control Handle can be checked for
disarming the Interior Emergency Control Handle.
Remove safety pin for Emergency Control Handle
Set Emergency Control Handle to ARMED (fully forward) position
on the door handle assembly
Open door with Exterior Control Handle
Operation Check
Check that Emergency Control Handle is in DISARMED (fully aft)

position
Insert safety pin with red streamer for Emergency Control Handle
Open and then close the door with the Exterior Control Handle
Check the Exterior Flush Handle is closed and flap is flush with
contour of Exterior Control Handle
Check that Exterior Control Handle is in locked position
Open door with Exterior Control Handle
Fully open Exterior Control Handle
Check automatic locking of Exterior Control Handle
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Exterior Control Handle - Component and Location
Opening from Outside - Normal Operation

L1/R1 Door - Exterior Control Handle
(Typical)
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A300/A310

Emergency Escape Slide Release Mechanism - Description
Description
The Emergency Escape Slide Release Mechanism, located in the lower
door section, comprises a two-position control handle, composite
linkage, bellcranks and linkage guides. It is connected to the door
structure by bearings and guides.
The emergency control handle, which can be manually operated only, is
located adjacent to the interior control handle and can be set for flight in
fully forward position (ARMED) or on the ground in fully aft position
(DISARMED).
It is possible to safety the emergency control handle in the fully aft
(DISARMED) position by using a safety pin. A mechanically operated
shutter (blanking device) blocks the safety pin hole when the emergency
control handle is not in the fully aft (DISARMED) position.
The connection between the emergency control handle and the door
locking mechanism is established by a cam disc and a roller locating in
the jaw of the exterior control handle.
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A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Emergency Escape Slide

Release Mechanism - Component View
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A300/A310

Release/Locking Mechanism - Component View
When the exterior control handle is operated to open the door, the
release mechanism for the emergency escape slide and emergency
door opening is returned to the DISARMED position via the jaw and
roller.
The door damper and emergency operation cylinder, which opens the
door in the event of an emergency or damps the door under normal
conditions, is installed on the support arm.
The release lever of the emergency operation cylinder is operated by a
pivoting stop lever. The stop lever is connected to the emergency
control handle via a rod and a bellcrank unit.
A rod connects the stop lever bellcrank unit to a locking mechanism to
block the emergency escape slide release mechanism when the door is
open.
The rod is connected to a bellcrank loaded by a helical compression
spring and to a notched sleeve. When locked, a pawl in the notched
sleeve is connected via a guide strut and spring to the lifting shaft.
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A300/A310

Release/Locking Mechanism - Component View
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A300/A310

Girt Bar Mechanism - Description
Description
An additional rod connects the bellcrank of the locking mechanism to the
bellcrank unit of the linkage guide in the lower door section.
The girt bar is suspended in sliders below the door. The conical pins of
the linkage guide engage in the sliders when unlocked and disengage
from the sliders in the locked position.
The fuselage girt bar fittings receive the sliders in the locked position
and retain the girt bar connected by strips to the floor-mounted
emergency escape slide.
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A300/A310

Girt Bar Mechanism - Component View
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A300/A310

Latch and Stop Fittings - Description - MEL
Description
Latch and Stop Fittings
The two members of the door are equipped with eight stop fittings each
with corresponding mating fittings mounted on the fuselage door frame.
All door stop fittings are adjustable.
An adjustable lowering stop is installed on the forward side of the
fuselage door frame between the third and fourth stop fittings.
When the door is closed, the roller of the lowering shaft contacts the
lowering stop causing the shaft to rotate to unlock the gearbox and lower
the door.
Upper and lower guide fittings are attached to each side of the fuselage
door frame. The upper fittings have an adjustable stop incorporated to
enable final settings to be made to the door.
Roller fittings mounted on the fuselage door frame support the lifting
shaft during the lifting movement of door opening.
On the FWD passenger/crew door, the rollers are installed on integral
lugs in the upper fuselage door frame.
A total of four fittings with guide rollers are mounted on the edge
members of the door in the upper and lower areas. The guide rollers
locate and run in the corresponding guide fittings on the fuselage door
frame when the door is being closed.
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Latch and Stop Fittings - Component View
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Opening from Outside - Normal Operation - Component View
Operation
When the locking shaft is rotated, the bellcranks mounted on it and

connected by spring rod cylinders are pulled into a dead-center position,
the mechanism being forced to overcome a center of pressure during
this process.
The door is damped by the door damper and emergency operation
cylinder, guided by the two guide arms and, carried by the support arm,
it swings outward in the direction of flight until it contacts the door buffer.
The door stay mechanism locks the door in the open position.
Opening
From Main Deck Cargo Compartment - Normal Operation
WARNING: BEFORE SUPPLYING AIR BY EXTERNAL SOURCE OR
APU MAKE CERTAIN THAT:
AT LEAST ONE FLT COMPT WINDOW OR CABIN
DOOR IS OPEN AND REMAINS OPEN DURING
SERVICING.
IF THE A/C IS PARKED OUTSIDE AND IS NOT
PROTECTED FROM THE RAIN, ONE MAINTENANCE
DOOR SUCH AS 134AR, 136AR, OR AVIONICS
ACCESS DOOR 121BL IS OPEN AND REMAINS
OPEN DURING SERVICING.
NOTE: During ground operation in hot climates, ensure access door

136AR (oval shaped) on the lower fuselage area is open if all
other areas are closed on the aircraft.
Failure to open access door 136AR when ground preconditioned (air conditioning) air is connected to the low
pressure connector ports on the lower side of the fuselage,
forward and to the LH side of the access door 136AR can result
in pressurizing the fuselage interior pressurized zone areas. This
is a dange condition, especially with no electrical power on
aircraft.
REASON: With no electrical power on aircraft, the L1/R1 Courier
Passenger/Crew Doors will not provide residual pressure
red warning light flashing illumination to warn of fuselage
interior area (pressurized areas) are pressurized during door
opening procedure.
Always ensure electrical power is applied to aircraft during
ground pre-conditioned air operation and oval shaped door
136AR or 134AR (forward of 136AR door/aft of nose gear area
on the lower fuselage are open. Be safe and evaluate situation
as hand to maintain safe conditions.
WARNING: STOP THE OPENING PROCEDURE IF THE RED

WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. RESIDUAL PRESSURE
COULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN WITH A SUDDEN
FORCE AND INJURE PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE THE
AIRCRAFT.
WARNING: PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR DURING NORMAL
OPERATION THE EMERGENCY CONTROL HANDLE
MUST BE SET TO THE FULLY AFT POSITION.
Lifting the interior control handle releases the door locking mechanism.
The movement of the handle is transferred via the gearbox, bellcranks
and rods to the lifting and locking shafts.
The lifting shaft eccentrically mounted arms equipped with rollers sliding
in the door latches are retracted by the locking shaft, the door can be
lifted clear of the stops and swung outwards.
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A300/A310

Opening from Outside - Normal Operation - Component View
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ATA 52
A300/A310

Residual Pressure Warning System - MEL
Flight Crew
Maintenance Crew
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A300/A310

Residual Pressure Warning System - Component View
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ATA 52
A300/A310

Opening from Courier Compartment - Component Locations
Operation
From Outside - Normal Operation
WARNING: BEFORE SUPPLYING AIR BY EXTERNAL SOURCE OR
APU MAKE CERTAIN THAT:
AT LEAST ONE FLT COMPT WINDOW OR CABIN
DOOR IS OPEN AND REMAINS OPEN DURING
SERVICING.
IF THE A/C IS PARKED OUTSIDE AND IS NOT
PROTECTED FROM THE RAIN, ONE MAINTENANCE
DOOR SUCH AS 134AR, 136AR OR AVIONICS
ACCESS DOOR 121BL IS OPEN AND REMAINS
OPEN DURING SERVICING.
Residual-Pressure Warning System

When there is an existence of residual pressure in the cabin, a warning
is visually given at the passenger/crew doors.
The warning is visible inside and outside the aircraft as a flashing red
light when:
The escape slide is DISARMED,
Engines 1 or 2 are off,
The residual differential pressure is more than 0.0025 bar (0.0362
psi).
Flashing Unit/Warning Light
Each Courier Passenger/Crew Door has one flashing unit (red warning
light). The red warning light begins to flash when the residual differential
pressure exceeds 0.0025 bar (0.0362 psi). The red warning lights are
deactivated when the escape slides are activated at the L1/R1 door
locations.
NOTE: When opening the door from the outside, the position of the
emergency escape slide release mechanism is of no
importance. The exterior control handle automatically unlocks
the emergency escape slide release mechanism via the gearbox
to place it in the fully aft position.
Push the flap of the exterior control handle and lift the handle upwards.
A jaw in the control handle moves an eccentric lever. The cam and disc
mechanism then moves the emergency control handle to the fully aft
position and locks the girt bar to the door thereby prohibiting escape
slide operation.
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A300/A310

Opening from Courier Compartment - Component Locations
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A300/A310

Door Damper and Emergency Cylinder - Servicing
FWD L1/R1 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER - SERVICING
C. Preparation for Installation

(1)Remove and discard seals (7),(8),(9).
(2)Clean removed parts using brush, clean lint-free cloth and cleaning
agent (Mat. No. 11-008).
(3)Dry components using clean dry air.
WARNING : SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE CARRYING OUT

MAINTENANCE ON OR NEAR PASSENGER/CREW DOORS. (REF. 52-10-00,
P. BLOCK 301).
NOTE : The LH and RH door damper and emergency operating cylinder are
identical in design and function.
D. Installation
(1)Diaphragm
1. Reason for the Job

Replacement of diaphragm in percussion mechanism after emergency
operation.
WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT YOU INSTALL THE CORRECT (ALUMINUM) SHEAR
PIN ON THE DOOR DAMPER PERCUSSION DEVICE. INSTALLATION
OF AN INCORRECT SHEAR PIN WILL PREVENT OPERATION OF THE
ACTUATOR IN EMERGENCY MODE.
2. Equipment and Materials

-------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
Access Platform, 4.6 m (15 ft.)
B. 701-2978000
Pin Safety - Passenger Door Damper and
Emergency Operation Cylinder
C.
Torque Wrench, 1.0 m.daN (88.49 lbf.in)
D.
Seals for Percussion Mechanism
E.
Diaphragm
F.
Pin for Percussion Mechanism
G.
Lockwire, Corrosion-Resistant Steel,
Dia. 0,63 mm (0.025 in.)
H. Material No. 11-008
Cleaning Agents (Ref. 20-31-00)
Referenced Procedures
- 11-32-52, P. Block 1
- 52-10-00, P. Block 301
- 52-10-13, P. Block 401
(a)Install
(b)Install
in body
(c)Install
CAUTION : WITH SCREWS (3),(5) FULLY TIGHTENED, A CLEARANCE OF

BETWEEN 0.3 AND 0.4 MM (0.012 AND 0.016 IN.) EXISTS
BETWEEN GUIDE (6)AND BODY (14).
(d)Position percussion mechanism (4) and install screws (3),(5).
(e)Loosen knurled screw (1), position release lever (2) in guide (17)
and tighten knurled screw (1).
CAUTION : WHEN REFILLING A BOTTLE DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
PRESSURE INDICATED ON THE PLACARD.
Doors - Interior Placards and Markings

Passenger/Crew Doors - Special Precautions
FWD Door Lining and Insulation
(f)Charge nitrogen bottle via charging valve (13) with dry air or
nitrogen to the pressure indicated on the placard (Ref. 11-32-52,
P. Block 1).
CAUTION : DO NOT APPLY MORE THAN THE SPECIFIED TORQUE TO THE NUT
OF THE FILLING VALVE. OVERTORQUE WILL CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE VALVE, AND WILL THUS CAUSE LEAKAGE OF NITROGEN
FROM THE CYLINDER.
NOTE : Placard is situated on the top of support arm or on door
frame lining forward of support arm.
(g)TORQUE the nut of the filling valve (13) to 1.0 m.daN
(88.49 lbf.in).
(h)Secure knurled screw (1) to release lever (2) using lockwire.
3. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
(1)Position access platform.
WARNING : SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
(2)Safety emergency escape slide, door damper and emergency operation
cylinder and door warning system (Ref. 52-10-00, P. Block 301).
(3)Remove upper support arm lining (Ref. 52-10-13, P. Block 401).
(4)Check bottle gage to ensure that no pressure exists in cylinder.
Vent pressure through fill valve.
E. Test
(1)Open and close door and check for dry air or nitrogen leaks.
B. Removal
(1)Diaphragm
(a)Lock the door damper and emergency operation cylinder with
safety pin (16) PN 701-2978200 of safety pin assy PN 701-2978000.
(b)Cut and remove lockwire from knurled screw (1) and release
lever (2).
(c)Remove broken pieces of shear pin (15).
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new shear pin (15).

spacer (12), spring (11) and new diaphragm (10)
(14).
new seals (7),(8),(9) and guide (6).
F. Close-Up
(1)Make certain that work area is clean and clear of tools and
miscellaneous items of equipment.
(2)Install upper support arm lining. (Ref. 52-10-13, P. Block 401).
WARNING : SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
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Percussion Mechanism - Servicing
Percussion Striker
Mechanism
CAUTION:
Check Clearance after
tightening guide 6 and
body 14 See AMM 52-10-14-3/
Block Page 301
TEMP
(F) DEG
+122
+103
+ 85
+ 69
+ 49
+ 32
+ 13
- 4
- 23
- 41
Diaphragm (disk)
Charging Valve Gaseous Nitrogen
Shear Pin
Safety Pin
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A300/A310 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Door Warning and ECAM Activation - General Description
Description
The door warning system electrically monitors the "open/not locked" and
"closed/locked" positions of the FWD Passenger/Crew Doors.
A residual pressure warning system is also installed in the FWD
Passenger/Crew Doors (LH and RH).
Incorporated in each door are warning switches which are open when
the door is opened or unlocked. Displays are provided for the flight crew
on the cockpit center pedestal. These comprise two MASTER CAUTION
pushbutton switches, two Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) and a selection
control panel, all of which form part of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft
Monitoring (ECAM) system.
The FWD Passenger/Crew Doors (LH and RH) are monitored by two
switches indicating "door open" and "door not locked.
The residual pressure warning lights installed in the FWD
Passenger/Crew Doors are in the form of red flashing lights. The
warning lights convey a visual warning that residual pressure is present
in the aircraft.
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A300/Some A310 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Door Warnings and ECAM Activation - General View
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Some A310 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Door Warning and ECAM Activation - General Description
The door warning system electrically monitors the "open/not locked" and
"closed/locked" positions of the FWD Passenger/Crew Doors (L1/R1).
A Residual Pressure Warning System is also installed in the FWD
Passenger/Crew Doors (LH and RH).
Incorporated in each door are warning switches which are open when
the door is opened or unlocked. Displays are provided for the flight crew
on the cockpit center pedestal. These comprise a Warning Light Display
Panel (WLDP), two Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) and a selection control
panel, all of which form part of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft
Monitoring (ECAM) system.
The FWD Passenger/Crew Doors (LH and RH) are monitored by two
switches indicating "door open" and "door is not locked."
The Residual Pressure Warning Light installed in each door is in the
form of a red flashing light. The warning lightss convey a visual warning
that residual pressure is present in the aircraft.
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Some A310 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Door Warnings and

ECAM Activation - General View
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A300/Some A310s L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Escape Slides - General Description
General Description
REF: ATA Chapter 25-61-20-0
The courier area is provided with two double-width passenger/crew
doors. Each door is fitted with an automatically deployed and inflated
escape slide to facilitate the emergency evacuation of all persons in the
shortest possible time. Both slides are of the inflatable type, using
cylinder-stored compressed gas.
The escape slides are mounted on the door structure, armed/disarmed
by the door emergency escape slide release mechanism, and activated
by the door opening process.
The passenger/crew doors (Z831 and Z841) are each fitted with a duallane escape slide allowing for two abreast evacuation. The
passenger/crew door girt bar retaining mechanism controls actuation
and deployment of the dual escape slides.
The doors are equipped with an emergency escape slide warning
system. When the emergency control handle is placed in the ARMED
position and the interior control handle is lifted to open a door, an
electrical warning system on the door is activated providing audio and
visual warning sign
als (Ref. 52-73-00).
General
The passenger/crew doors are structurally and mechanically similar, and
are designed to be used as emergency exits. The opening and closing
operations are accomplished by interior and exterior control handles.
The doors unlock upwards, open outwards, move forward parallel to the
fuselage and lock in the open position.
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Escape Slides - General View
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A300 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Dual Lane Escape Slide - General Components
General
The passenger/crew door escape slides are the dual-lane type having an automatic
deployment mode. The door-mounted dual escape slides are non- handed and completely
interchangeable from LH to RH locations. Each escape slide consists of the following
components:
Inflatable
Inflation System
Packboard Assembly
Decorative Cover
Restraint Devices
Restraint devices are used to control the deployment sequence by res- training the
inflatable so that it remains folded in thirds until it becomes sufficiently pressurized to
assure that it is fully extended when it first contacts the ground. The primary restraint
mechanism is a precision tension fuse, frangible link, which separates at a predeter- mined
force value. Supplemental Velcro panels are used in conjunction with the tension fuse to
assure repeatable, reliable deployment charac- teristics. These supplemental panels are
sewn to webbing straps which are permanently attached to the inflatable, adjacent to the
frangible link attach points.
The inflatable comprises a rectangular structure formed by a pair of longitudinal 'body'

tubes connected by mitered intersections to the sill and runway tubes. An additional
longitudinal tube, centrally located, provides positive lane division. Additional intermediate
cross tubes minimize body tube twist or 'roll' motions under load to prevent the sliding
lanes from being formed into 'troughs' which would adversely affect evacuation rate. The
air holding structure is constructed of heat-reflective, urethane-coated nylon.
The air-holding tube upper surfaces, which can be contacted by evacuees footwear, are
protected by floor fabric to avoid penetration of the air-holding chamber.
The sliding surface (floor) of the slide is attached as a taut membrane commencing at the
top of the sill tube, extending to the top of the runway tube, and to the inside of the
longitudinal tubes at varying heights along their length. The floor surface is not coated,
thus providing a color contrast to positively outline the sliding lanes. This composite
tube/floor structure can handle up to four evacuees per lane at any one time without
collapsing.
Approximately the lower one-fourth of the slide body is curved to form a 'hook' contour for
transitioning the angle of the sliding surface at the runway end. This transition supplements
the braking action of the urethane-coated deceleration panels at the runway end. The
deceleration panel provides positive deceleration to the evacuees that assures they are
brought to on upright position and are able to walk away from the slide. Side rail tubes,
located along the body tubes at the sill end, provide effective evacuee containment.
Relief Valve
A relief valve is installed on the underside of the inflatable at the lower intermediate cross
tube to limit the maximum pressure, due to internal gas temperature changes, to
maximum operational pressure.
Grasp Lines
In order to facilitate use of the slide as a flotation device, grasp lines are fitted for survivors
in the water. The grasp lines are constructed of nylon webbing and are permanenty
attached at intervals around the perimeter of the unit.
Re-entry Tape
The re-entry tape is provided as an aid in reboarding the aircraft if necessary after an
emergency evacuation. Constructed of white webbing, the tape is permanently attached at
one end to the sill tube of the inflatable and retained at intervals with Velcro and snap
fasteners along the left hand body tube.
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No-fail Handles
In case of pressure loss within the inflatable, no-fail handles, constructed of webbing, are
located on both outer body tubes at the runway-end to allow for the deflated slide to be
utilized as a chute. The handles are grasped by persons standing on the ground and the
slide is extended to form a hand-held evacuation chute.
Lighting System
The lighting system consists of an integral power unit, lamp harness assemblies, and builtin test circuitry and test connector. The system is used to provide directional guidance for
evacuees, as well as general lighting of the sliding surface and immediate area at the base
of the inflatable.
The power unit is composed of multiple primary cells. The cell stack internal wiring,
test circuiting and activation switch are encapsu- lated in a tubular housing. The
power unit is located on the underside of the inflatable in a nylon fabric pouch
attached to the inflation reservoir sling. To allow for the power unit to be easily
checked and replaced without disturbing the packed inflatable, the pouch is attached
off center to the left and reinforced with a plastic cylinder insert. The power unit has
the capability to provide power to the lamps for a maximum of one hour and a
minimum of 10 minutes at low ambient temperature.
Two electrical lamp harness assemblies are attached to the slide. Each assembly
runs down either side of the sliding surface and across the runway tube of the
inflatable. The harness assemblies consist of incandescent tubular lamps soldered in
parallel to insulated, flat, dual-lead, copper cable.
The lighting system is automatically actuated during the slide deployment sequence
by means of a nylon switch pin attached to the actuating lanyard. The switch pin is
withdrawn from the power unit by dis- tention of the inflatable.
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A300/A310
A300 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Dual Lane Escape Slide - General Components
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Escape Slide Inflation System - General Description
Inflation System
Reservoir
The inflation reservoir is installed in a urethane-coated nylon fabric sling
which is attached by webbing straps to the underside of the inflatable.
The reservoir is a composite structure consisting of a seam- less
aluminum liner reinforced with overlapping Kevlar filaments bonded with
epoxy resin.
Valve/Regulator
A valve/regulator assembly is installed on the inflation reservoir,
maintaining discharge pressure approximately constant throughout the
inflation cycle. A ball-type valve section retains the gas charge, then
provides full flow when the valve is opened by tensioning of the inflation
cable assembly as the inflatable falls from the pack during door opening
in the emergency mode. Installed in the pulley housing of the valve are a
frangible disc relief device to limit excessive pressure build-up in the
storage reservoir and a filler valve for charging the inflation reservoir. For
maintenance purposes, the valve is safetied by use of the lock pin.
The valve incorporates a direct-reading temperature-compensated gage,
which indicates the gas charge in the inflation reservoir in relation to
ambient temperature. When the inflation reservoir is fully charged, the
indicator needle is within the limits of the green 'GO' band. The 'GO'
band moves as a function of temperature. The indicator pointer moves
as a function of the reservoir pressure.
Manual Inflation Assembly
A manual inflation handle assembly serves as a backup system should
the slide not inflate automatically when deployed over the door sill. The
manual inflation handle is triangular in shape, constructed of red
webbing and secured with Velcro to the girt assembly. The handle is
connected through a quick-disconnect to the inflation cable which is
connected to the valve/regulator.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Aspirators
Aspirator assemblies (two per slide) are located in the upper end on the
sides of the body tubes of the inflatable. They comprise an inlet housing
section, which contains a nozzle array, and a cylindrical diffuser/mixing
tube. The inlet housing is equipped with one-way flappers in the ambient
air inlet, which act as a check valve. The aspirator functions as a suction
device to draw ambient air by the induction effect from the expansion of
high pressure stored gas through the nozzle array. Thus, inflation time is
rapid, and reservoir size minimized.
Hose Assembly
A flexible hose assembly interconnects the inflation reservoir with the
aspirators. The hose assembly is equipped with swivel end-fittings at it's
valve/regulator and aspirator ends.
52-64
5264
ATA 52
A300/A310

Escape Slide Inflation System - Components
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-65
5265
ATA 52
A300/A310

Escape Slide Packboard and Cover - General Description
Packboard Assembly
The packboard is of composite construction and serves as a mounting
platform for the ejection system components, the lacing cover with
release mechanism, and mounting brackets which attach the system to
the passenger/crew door structure.
The packboard assembly, in conjunction with the lacing cover, provides
structural support and retains the folded inflatable with inflation reservoir.
The lacing cover assembly consists of an upper and a lower half, each
constructed of yellow urethane-coated nylon fabric. The upper half is
attached to the packboard top edge and laced to the lower half.
The lower half is retained to the lower edge of the packboard by the
lacing cover release assembly. The release assembly permits the lacing
cover to be freed from the packboard to enable the inflatable to drop
(deploy).
An ejection system, to assure positive downward deployment of the
inflatable, is mounted on the inside surface of the packboard. The
ejection system consists of a high-pressure air reservoir manifolded via a
cable-actuated inflation valve to an ejector bag.
The bag is constructed of lightweight yellow urethane-coated nylon
fabric, and is attached to the packboard beneath the upper lacing cover
half.
Decorative Cover
A decorative cover attaches to the packboard to enclose the packed inflatable for appearance purposes. The cover is constructed of Kevlar
reinforced phenolic and is color coordinated with the aircraft interior.
Quick-release latches provide an expedient means for removal.
The decorative cover has a pressure gage viewing window to permit
monitoring of the inflation reservoir gas charge pressure. The escape
slide system is so designed that the cover can not be installed if the
inflation valve/ regulator lock pin is installed.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-66
5266
ATA 52
A300/A310

Dual Escape Slide (Packed) - General Features
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-67
5267
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/Some A310s L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors Escape Slide

Deployment Ejection Mode - Operation
Operation - Deployment Sequence
Activation
With the door Emergency Control Handle (ECH) placed in the ARMED
position, the girt bar is mechanically fastened to the aircraft floor girt bar
fittings. Lifting the door interior control handle then initiates the
deployment sequence.
Ejection
During the door's outward movement, the ejector bag actuation and
lacing cover release cable assembly, which is attached to the underside
of the girt assembly, is tensioned, first releasing the latch mechanism
(pawl) by extracting the disc and allowing the shaft located along the
lower edge of the packboard to rotate, permitting release of the lacing
cover.
Immediately after the lacing cover release, the ejector bag inflator
actuator lever pin punctures the reservoir, allowing the gas charge to
inflate the ejector bag. As the ejector bag inflates, it exerts a downward
force on the packed inflatable and inflation reservoir, assuring a positive
ejection from the decorative cover and packboard assembly.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-68
5268
ATA 52
A300/A310

Escape Slide Lacing Cover Release - Component View
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-69
5269
ATA 52
A300/A310

Escape Slide Inflation - General Description
Escape Slide Inflation
Inflation
For automatic activation of the system, the reservoir assembly must drop
a distance of at least 600 mm below the door sill.
As the inflatable is ejected from the decorative cover and packboard
assembly, the inflation cable is tensioned and pulls open the
valve/regulator assembly, allowing the stored gas within the reservoir to
be discharged into the aspirators through the hose assembly.
As the stored gas is expanded through the nozzles in the aspirators, a
partial vacuum is created within the mixing tube section, which in turn
inducts ambient air into the aspirator inlet housing. This mixture of
ambient air/stored gas charge then flows through the diffuser section of
the aspirator mixing tube into the inflatable. When gas pressure in the
inflatable rises, back flow of the gas mixture is initiated (that is, the
aspirator stalls). This condition causes the flappers to close and the
remaining stored gas charge 'tops off' the inflatable automatically to its
operating pressure. The relief valve in the inflatable prevents
overpressurization.
Emergency Operation
Manual Inflation
A red triangular pull-handle is mounted on the right-hand side of the girt
assembly to operate the inflation system manually if the automatic
inflation is not initiated.
Floatation Device
Separation of the inflatable from the ditched aircraft to permit its use as a
flotation device is accomplished by first raising the Velcro secured girt
extension cover flap and then pulling the release handle.
The slide is now free to drift away from the aircraft. The re-entry tape
may be used as a hand-line to hold the slide near the aircraft.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-70
5270
ATA 52
A300/A310

Escape Slide Deployment Sequence - Operation View
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-71
5271
ATA 52
A300/A310
Some A310s L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Door

Dual Lane Escape Slide - Component Description
General
The passenger/crew door escape slides are the dual-lane type having an
automatic deployment mode. The dual escape slides are completely
interchangeable from left to right hand FWD door locations. Each
escape slide consists of the following components:
Inflatable Slide Assembly
Inflation System
Packboard Assembly
Decorative Cover
Inflatable Slide Assembly
The inflatable is constructed from radiant heat reflective polyurethane
coated nylon fabrics, pattern cut and bonded together to form a
pneumatic tube assembly. The tube assembly is equipped with a relief
valve to prevent overinflation.
A non-flammable, heat-resistant fabric provides the evacuees with a
sliding surface in the slide mode, or floor when used as a flotation
device. The assembly is attached to the airplane by a metal girt bar
inserted through the girt panel.
This panel provides a smooth entry onto the sliding surface during land
evacuation. In the event of overwater deployment, the panel maintains
the slide at the doorway and can be manually released when use of the
slide as a flotation device is desired.
When functioning as a slide, deceleration panels are provided at the end
of each sliding lane to retard speed and aid in positioning the evacuee
upright.
Lighting assemblies are provided along both sides of the sliding lanes
and across the toe of the slide to guide evacuees to the ground in case
of evacuation in darkness. The lights are automatically actuated when
the slide is deployed.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-72
5272
ATA 52
A300/A310
Some A310s L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Door

Dual Lane Escape Slide - Component View
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-73
5273
ATA 52
A300/A310
Some A310s L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

Escape Slide Inflation System - General Description
Inflation System
The inflation system consists of a Kevlar-wound reservoir for storing the
nitrogen/carbon dioxide gas mixture, a regulator valve for controlling
output of gas from the reservoir, and hose assemblies for transferring
the gas to the aspirator inlet fittings.
A regulator valve is installed on the reservoir. This valve incorporates an
actuator assembly that maintains the spring-loaded piston in a closed
position when 'cocked'. A lanyard is installed during the cocking operation and is used to trigger the action, releasing the spring tension and
allowing the piston to move into an open position.
The inflation hoses are flexible and made from a rubber compound,
covered with two plies of braided Dacron polyester fiber and incorporate
anodized aluminum fittings.
The aspirator has a fiber-reinforced plastic body which incorporates an
inlet swivel fitting, nozzle ring, flapper valve, and a non-positive closure
device.
Packboard Assembly and Decorative Cover
The packboard assembly is constructed from a Kevlar reinforced
honeycomb laminate and will accept a Kevlar decorative cover. It is
designed to conform to the limited dimensions of the stowage area. A
fabric soft cover restrains the pack and a trigger mechanism is
incorporated to release the packed assembly during door operation in
the emergency mode.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Operation
Activation
When the slide is installed on the door, the girt bar is inserted through
the girt panel. Retention straps at each end of the girt panel retain the
girt bar. With the door Emergency Control Handle (ECH) placed in the
ARMED position, the girt bar is mechanically fastened to the aircraft floor
girt bar fittings. Lifting the door interior control handle then initiates the
deployment sequence.
Deployment
A temperature compensating green/red (Go/No-Go) gage is visible from
a view port in the decorative cover to indicate readiness of the
evacuation system for deployment.
Deployment and inflation of the unit are automatically initiated when the
door is opened in the emergency mode. Upon reaching their travel limits,
the release pin lanyards, which are attached to the girt, release the
packed assembly from the release rails, which remain attached to the
door. As the packed assembly falls below the door sill, the packboard
speed lacing releases and the unit falls from the packboard.
The firing lanyard actuates the regulator valve upon reaching its travel
limit. At this time, primary gas is supplied to the aspirators and the
inflation is initiated. The slide is inflated to its operating pressure within
three seconds after actuation of the firing lanyard. A red manual back-up
inflation handle, located on the girt, can be pulled if the unit is not
automatically inflated during door opening.
52-74
5274
ATA 52
A300/A310

Dual Lane Escape Slide (Packed) - Component View
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-75
5275
ATA 52
A300/A310

Girt Bar Assembly - Component Location and Controls
Girt Assembly
The inflatable is connected to the aircraft door sill by means of the
escape slide release mechanism girt bar. The girt bar is installed through
a sleeve in the girt extension and retained by clips. The girt extension is
attached to the girt assembly by a series of interlocking nylon cord loops
(daisy chain).
This series of cord loops is retained by a parachute pin installed through
the center cord loop and then breakaway tied. A pull handle/cable
attached to the parachute pin permits the pin to be withdrawn, thus
causing the girt and girt extension to separate.
This girt release arrangement, located under a protective flap, provides
an expedient means of detaching the inflated slide from the aircraft (e. g.
to facilitate removal after deployment or to permit the inflatable to be
used as an auxiliary flotation device).
Emergency Control Mechanism
The escape slide release mechanism functions to activate emergency
opening of the door and initiate the escape slide deployment process.
The mechanism is manually operated by the two-position Emergency
Control Handle (ECH). The ECH is connected to the door locking
mechanism so that the handle can only be repositioned when the door is
closed and locked. A safety pin secures the ECH in the DISARMED
position only. The ECH is connected by rods to the stop lever and the
girt bar control mechanism.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-76
5276
ATA 52
A300/A310

Girt Bar Control - Component Location
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-77
5277
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Emergency Door Opening

Damper and Operation Cylinder - General
The door damper and emergency operation cylinder, installed on the
door support arm, hydraulically forces the door open upon activation of a
percussion device.
The release lever of the percussion device is activated by the ECH
controlled stop lever.
For maintenance purposes, the percussion device must be safetied by
insertion of a safety pin and the release lever displaced.
After emergency operation, the metal diaphragm within the percussion
device must be replaced and the emergency operation cylinder must be
serviced.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-78
5278
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Percussion (Firing)

Device/Emergency Door Opening - Component View
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-79
5279
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Door

Operation Modes - General Description
Door Operation
Normal opening from inside
For normal operation, the ECH must be in the DISARMED position, with
safety pin installed. Lifting the door interior control handle releases the
door locking mechanism verified by an UNLOCKED indication. The lifting
shaft eccentrically-mounted arms rotate in the fuselage door frame
fittings to lift the door free of the stops.
As the door is lifted, the retracted stop lever by-passes the door damper and emergency operation cylinder percussion mechanism release
lever, so that a damping action only results as the door is pushed open.
The door stay mechanism, located on the support arm, locks the door in
the open position.
Normal opening from outside
When opening the door from outside, the ECH is automatically placed in
the DISARMED position by a direct connection with the exterior control
handle. The door opening then functions identically to the method
described for normal opening from inside.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Emergency opening
Emergency opening of the door is possible only from inside. Placing the
ECH in the ARMED position swivels the stop lever to a position immediately beneath the percussion mechanism release lever and
simultaneously secures the girt bar to the floor fittings.
Lifting the interior control handle initiates the opening sequence that is
similar to the normal opening, with the following differences:
As the door is lifted, the stop lever contacts the percussion device
release lever, forcing the striker to pierce a metal diaphragm,
releasing compressed gas into the actuator. The actuator then
extends, forcing the door open.
As the door, with escape slide attached and girt secured to the floor,
opens outward, tension is applied to the escape slide release cable
to initiate the deployment sequence.
Closing
Press door stay release button and simultaneously pull door, using
assist handles, towards the door frame. Pulling the interior control
handle downwards lowers and locks the door. The locking indicators
change from UNLOCKED to LOCKED.
52-80
5280
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Door Operation Modes

General View of Controls/Mechanisms
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-81
5281
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Cargo Compartment Doors - General Description
General
Location
BULK, FWD and AFT cargo compartment doors are located on lower right
fuselage side:
FWD cargo compartment door is located in zone 811 between

STA1454/FR20A and STA1729/FR25A.
AFT cargo compartment door is located in zone 812 between

STA3977/FR59A and STA4176/FR63A.
BULK cargo compartment door is located in zone 813 between

STA4362/FR67 and STA4468/FR69.
The Main Deck Cargo (MDC) door (zone 835) is located on the upper LH side of
the fuselage between STA1446/FR20 and STA1817/FR33.
General Description
FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors
The FWD and AFT cargo compartment doors are mechanically and structurally
similar, differing only in size and in the number of hinge arms and locking units.
They are of conventional monocoque construction and consist mainly of frames,
longerons, stringers and inner and outer skin.
The cargo compartment doors open outward and upward and are mechanically
locked and unlocked by means of the operating handles. They open or close
hydraulically by means of door actuators pressurized by the electrically driven
pump of the yellow hydraulic system.
An alternate procedure permits operation of the FWD and AFT cargo
compartment doors by means of the hydraulic hand pump installed in the RH
main wheel well.
When the operating handle is in the locked position, the limit switch of the door
control system, located in the lower LH edge of each cargo compartment door,
inhibits a hydraulic operation of the door actuator.
This limit switch is activated by the rotation of the torque shaft. When the door sill
latches are lowered, the associated limit switches inhibit the closing of the FWD
and AFT cargo compartment doors.
The two limit switches of the door warning system, installed in each cargo
compartment door and activated by the locking mechanism, send signals to the
Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) system to indicate the
locked/unlocked condition of the FWD and/or AFT cargo compartment door in
the flight compartment.
The red warning light, located near the operating handle, flashes when residual
pressure is present in the FWD or AFT cargo compartment.
Main Deck Cargo (MDC) Door
The MDC door structure is of conventional monocoque light alloy construction,
consisting mainly of frames, longerons, stringers and inner and outer skins.
The MDC door is manually locked/unlocked and hydraulically latched/ unlatched
by means of a latching actuator. It opens outwards and upwards and closes by
means of the door actuator. Both actuators are pressurized by the electrically
driven pump of the yellow hydraulic system.
An alternate procedure permits manual operation of the MDC door by means of
the hydraulic hand pump installed in the RH main wheel well.
The limit switches of the door warning system installed in the MDC door supply a
warning signal to the ECAM system, when the MDC door is not locked or
correctly closed.
NOTE: For detailed description of the MDC door refer 52-36-00.
Data
FWD Cargo Compartment Door
Size
:
2739 x 2385 mm (108 x 94 in.)
Weight :
190 kg (419 lb.)
AFT Cargo Compartment Door
Size
:
1848 x 2400 mm (72 x 94.5 in.)
Weight :
139 kg (306 lb.)
BULK Cargo Compartment Door
Size
:
1100 x 940 mm (43 x 37 in.)
Weight :
32 kg (70.4 lb.)
Upper Deck Cargo Door

Size
: 3580 x 2560 (141 x 101 in.)
Weight : 550 kg (1212.5 lb.)
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-82
5282
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Forward Cargo Compartment Door - Component Location
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-83
5283
ATA 52
A300/A310
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
132 811
52-31-11
HINGE ARM
132 811
52-31-11
ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT FITTING
132 811
52-31-11
CARGO DOOR LINING 811AZ
132 811
52-30-13
CARGO DOOR LINING 811BZ
132 811
52-30-13
DRAIN VALVES
132
52-30-00
DOOR SEAL
132 811
52-30-18
ACCESS DOOR 811CR
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 811DR
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 811ER
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 811AR
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 811BR
52-30-00
HOISTING LUG
132
52-31-11
ROD
132 811AR
52-30-21
HANDLE SPRING UNIT
132 811DR,
811ER
52-30-21
OPERATING HANDLE
132 811CR,
52-30-21
TORQUE SHAFT
132 811AR,
52-30-21
811BR
LOCKING UNIT
132 811AR,
52-30-21
811BR
-SPRING UNIT
132 811AR,
52-30-21
811BR
-BELLCRANK
132 811AR,
52-30-21
811BR
-LINK
132 811AR,
52-30-21
811BR
-LOCKING HOOK
132 811AR,
52-30-21
811BR
-INDICATOR FLAG
132 811AR,
52-30-21
811BR
SWITCH ACTUATING ASSEMBLY
132 811BR
52-30-21
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-84
5284
ATA 52
A300/A310
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-85
5285
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 AFT Cargo Compartment Door - Component Location
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
152 812
52-32-11
HINGE ARM
152 812
52-32-11
152 812
52-32-11
CARGO DOOR LINING 812BZ
152 812
52-30-13
CARGO DOOR LINING 812CZ
152 812
52-30-13
152 812BR
52-30-21
DRAIN VALVES
152
52-30-00
DOOR SEAL
152 812
52-30-18
ACCESS DOOR 677FR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812DR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812ER
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812AR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812BR
152
52-30-00
HOISTING LUG
152 812
52-30-00
ROD
152 812AR
52-30-21
HANDLE SPRING UNIT
152 812DR,
52-30-21
812ER
OPERATING HANDLE
152 677FR
52-30-21
TORQUE SHAFT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
LOCKING UNIT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-SPRING UNIT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-BELLCRANK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-LINK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-LOCKING HOOK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-INDICATOR FLAG
152 812AR,
52-30-21
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

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5286
ATA 52
A300/A310
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-87
5287
ATA 52
A300/A310
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
152 812
52-32-11
HINGE ARM
152 812
52-32-11
152 812
52-32-11
INSULATION MAT 812AZ
152 812
52-30-13
152 812BR
52-30-21
DRAIN VALVES
152
52-30-00
DOOR SEAL
152 812
52-30-18
ACCESS DOOR 677FR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812DR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812ER
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812AR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812BR
152
52-30-00
HOISTING LUG
152 812
52-30-00
ROD
152 812AR
52-30-21
HANDLE SPRING UNIT
152 812DR,
52-30-21
812ER
OPERATING HANDLE
152 677FR
52-30-21
TORQUE SHAFT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
LOCKING UNIT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-SPRING UNIT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-BELLCRANK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-LINK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-LOCKING HOOK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-INDICATOR FLAG
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

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5288
ATA 52
A300/A310
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-89
5289
ATA 52
A300/A310
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
152 812
52-32-11
HINGE ARM
152 812
52-32-11
152 812
52-32-11
INSULATION MAT 812AZ
152 812
52-30-13
152 812BR
52-30-21
DRAIN VALVES
152
52-30-00
DOOR SEAL
152 812
52-30-18
ACCESS DOOR 677FR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812DR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812ER
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812AR
152
52-30-00
ACCESS PANEL 812BR
152
52-30-00
HOISTING LUG
152 812
52-30-00
ROD
152 812AR
52-30-21
HANDLE SPRING UNIT
152 812DR,
52-30-21
812ER
OPERATING HANDLE
152 677FR
52-30-21
TORQUE SHAFT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
LOCKING UNIT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-SPRING UNIT
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-BELLCRANK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-LINK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-LOCKING HOOK
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
-INDICATOR FLAG
152 812AR,
52-30-21
812BR
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-90
5290
ATA 52
A300/A310
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-91
5291
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors

Major Components Location
General Description

Pre S.B. 25-2052/Some A310s
The insulation on the FWD cargo compartment door comprises two insulation
mats which are installed on the inside of the door by means of Velcro tape,
washers and quick-release fasteners.
The AFT cargo compartment door has one insulation mat secured to the
door inner skin with Velcro tape, plastic press pins, washers and pins or
quick-release fasteners.
The FWD and AFT cargo compartment doors comprise the following major
components:
Door Structure, Door Seal and Drain Valves
The FWD and AFT cargo compartment doors are structurally similar, differing
only in size and in number of hinge arms and door frames.
The inner and outer skins are manufactured from fabricated sheet metal with
integral vertical and horizontal edge members, frames and longitudinal beams.
All parts are riveted together to form a torsion-resistant door.
The door frames are milled to match the fuselage contour with the extended
frames forming the hinge arms at the upper ends. The lower ends are machined
to accommodate the door locking mechanisms.

Post S.B. 25-2052/Some A310s
The FWD and AFT cargo door linings comprise two parts attached with
Velcro tapes and quick-release fasteners on the inner skin of the
FWD and AFT cargo compartment door. Each cargo door lining consists of
a fire protection lining made of prepreg and a self-adhesive insulation
foam mounted on the inside of the lining.
The outer skin of each cargo compartment door is provided with a recess for
installation of the operating handle. This recess is covered by an access panel.
Hoisting lugs are installed in the outer skin of each cargo compartment door to
fasten the sling used for removal/installation of the door by means of a crane.
The attachment fitting of the door actuator is located on the inside of the cargo
compartment door near the top horizontal edge member. Fittings, attached to the
forward and aft door frames, permit the installation of support struts during
servicing procedures.
Access panels and covers are provided at various locations on the outer skin of
each cargo compartment door to facilitate removal/installation, adjustment/test
and/or servicing of the locking mechanism and hydraulic components. The door
seal, made from special rubber hose, is attached on the inside of each cargo
compartment door by means of retainers, screws and anchor nuts. When the
cargo compartment door is closed, the door seal is pressed on a bulb section
installed on the door frame of the fuselage, providing a pressure-tight interface.
The FWD cargo compartment door is equipped with 11 flap-type drain valves
and the AFT cargo compartment door with 5 flap-type drain valves. These valves
are installed in the longeron near the outer skin. To allow liquid to escape, the
drain valves are open on the ground. During flight the valves are closed by
differential pressure.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-92
5292
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Door

Interlock Switch and Actuating Mechanism
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-93
5293
ATA 52
A300/A310

General
The locking mechanism is installed in the lower section of each cargo
compartment door and is actuated by the operating handle. This handle
is retained in a recess of the door outer skin by means of a catch.
The locking mechanism operates locking hooks, the interlock switch
mechanism of the yellow hydraulic system and the limit switch of the
door warning system. The operating handle is connected via a rod to the
multi-sectioned torque shaft. The torque shaft is joined via flexible discs
to the flanged bearings, located in fork ends of each door frame.
The torque shaft levers, parts of the flanged bearings, connect the
torque shaft to the locking units, each consisting of a spring unit,
bellcrank, link, indicator flag and locking hook.
A handle spring unit is installed between operating handle and door
frame. This spring unit secures the operating handle in its respective
position. The adjustable stop bolts are installed near the locking hooks to
interrupt the closing movement when the lower edge of the cargo
compartment door is flush with the fuselage contour.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-94
5294
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Door - Locking Mechanism
A300
A310
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-95
5295
ATA 52
A300/A310

Unlocking/Opening Operation
Unlocking and Opening of FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment
Doors
When the pushbutton in the operating handle is pressed, a catch is
released allowing the operating handle to move out slightly from its
recess under the influence of the spring unit. A limit switch 16WS (FWD)
or 34WS (AFT) actuated by the catch is opened to provide a signal to
the ECAM system and, on the A300 and some A310s, illuminates the
MASTER CAUTION lamp located on the main instrument panel. On
some A310s, the signal illuminates the DOOR lamp on the Warning
Light Display Panel. Simultaneously, a single chime aural warning
sounds.
11 degrees
Spring units attached to lever assemblies, which are

mounted on the torque shaft, transfer torque shaft
rotation via bellcranks and links to locking hooks.
36 degrees Bellcranks and links move overcenter.
44 degrees Simultaneously, locking hooks start to clear fuselage
fittings and indicator flags start to project from door.
102 degrees Rotation of torque shaft, transferred via a switch
mechanism, operates limit switch 21MJ (FWD) or
22MJ (AFT) to energize the electro-mechanical
selector valve 9MJ or 10MJ and permits hydraulic
pressure to the door actuator when the selector of
manual selector valve 15MJ (FWD) or 16MJ (AFT) is
set to the OPEN position.
With the FWD or AFT cargo compartment door unlocked, setting the
selector to the OPEN position will route 28 V DC via the seriesconnected limit switches to the electro-mechanical selector valve 9MJ or
10MJ.
Hydraulic pressure is then applied to the actuator, which extends to open
the FWD or AFT cargo compartment door. When the door is fully open
and locked, the actuator limit switch 7MJ (FWD) or 8MJ (AFT) closes
and the green indicator light on the selector panel comes on.
The selector is spring-loaded to the STOP position and, therefore, must
be held in the OPEN position during opening of the FWD or AFT cargo
compartment door until the green indicator light comes on.
As the operating handle is pulled down to its maximum extent, the rod,
mounted on the operating handle, rotates the torque shaft which, in turn,
releases the locking elements. When the operating handle is fully
extended, the handle spring unit moves overcenter, prohibiting the
handle movement up to dead-center position.
The maximum operating handle movement is limited to approximately
108 degrees by a stop located in the handle spring unit, at which position
the locking hooks are clear of the fuselage fittings. The unlocking
sequence occurs at the following approximate angles of operating
handle movement:
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-96
5296
ATA 52
A300/A310

Normal Operation
Fairing
NOTE: A310 Shown
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

A300-600 identical to A310 Cargo Door

System / A310 AFT Cargo Door Fairing not
installed on A300-600 AFT Cargo Door
52-97
5297
ATA 52
A300/A310

Closing/Locking Operation
General Description
Closing and Locking of FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors
Setting the selector of manual selector valve 15MJ (FWD) or 16MJ
(AFT) to the CLOSED position will cause the door actuator to retract and
the FWD or AFT cargo compartment door to close. The green indicator
light goes off. The FWD or AFT cargo compartment door is locked by
returning the operating handle fully into its recess to latch it in position.
During the movement of the operating handle, the sequence of events
relative to the approximate position of the operating handle is as follows:
6 degrees - Rotation of torque shaft operates limit switch 21MJ
(FWD) or 22MJ (AFT) to de-energize the electromechanical selector valve 9MJ or 10MJ and to shut off
hydraulic pressure to the door actuator.
64 degrees - Locking hooks engage with fuselage lock fittings and
indicator flags are flush with cargo door surface.
72 degrees - Links and bellcranks move overcenter. Overcenter
travel is limited by a stop.
97 degrees - Rotation of the torque shaft causes an operation in
the switch actuating mechanism, activating limit switch
14WS (FWD) or 32WS (AFT) of the door warning
system.
NOTE: Limit switch may be activated when the roller of the switch lever
contacts the fuselage stop, producing a force which positions
the stop of the switch lever with the roller of the limit switch and
loads the torsion spring mounted on the lever assy.
If the FWD or AFT cargo compartment door is not correctly
closed but the operating handle is locked in the recess, this force
cannot be produced, because the roller of the switch lever is not
in contact with the fuselage stop. The torsion spring therefore
disengages the stop of the switch lever from the contact of limit
switch.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

When the operating handle of the FWD and/or AFT cargo compartment
door is returned to, and locked in the recess, limit switches 16WS (FWD)
and 34WS (AFT) are activated.
A ground signal is fed via limit switches 14WS and 16WS (FWD), 32WS
and 34WS (AFT) to the ECAM system.
When the cargo compartment doors are correctly closed and locked, the
MASTER CAUTION lamp located on the main instrument panel (or the
DOOR light on the Warning Light Display Panel on some A310s) goes
off.
52-98
5298
ATA 52
A300/A310

Normal Operation
Fairing
NOTE: A310 Shown

A300-600 identical to A310 Cargo Door
System / A310 AFT Cargo Door Fairing
not installed on A300-600 AFT Cargo
Door
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-99
5299
ATA 52
A300/A310

Manual Opening/Closing with Hand Pump
General Operation
Opening and Closing of FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors with
Hand Pump
NOTE: A second person is required to operate the hand pump.
In the event of non-availability of hydraulic power, the actuator can be
extended and retracted by means of a hand pump located in the RH
main wheel well.
Prior to opening or closing the door when utilizing the hand pump, make
certain that selector valves 9MJ (FWD) and 10MJ (AFT) in the RH main
wheel well are closed.
To open the door, depress pushbutton on operating handle and pull
handle downwards to its stop. Make certain that all indicator flags are
extended. Set the selector switch to the OPEN position and operate the
hand pump until the cargo compartment door is fully open.
NOTE: A considerable increase in force is felt on the hand pump handle
if the door actuator is in its extended, locked position.
To close the door, set the selector switch to CLOSE and operate the
hand pump until the door is closed. Lock the door by returning the
operating handle to its recess and lock it in position. Make certain that all
indicator flags are returned and flush with the door.
NOTE: When closing the door from an intermediate position, the door
will first move in the open direction until suffiecient pressure is
built up in the sequence valve to reach the changeover position;
the door will then close.
Opening by Means of Hand Pump
NOTE: A second person is required to operate the hand pump.
Open access panel 811CR (FWD) or 812CR (AFT).
If the red warning light CABIN PRESSURE flashes, stop any air
supply to passenger compartment and wait until warning light goes
off.
Depress pushbutton on operating handle and pull operation handle
downwards from recess.
Check that all indicator flags are extended.
Open access panel 122CR (FWD) or 152KR (AFT).
Set lever of selector valve 9MJ (FWD) and 10MJ (AFT) located in
RH main wheel well to manual operation.
Turn selector to open position and hold.
Operate hand pump located in RH main wheel well until the FWD or
AFT cargo compartment door is fully open and the green indicator
light comes on.
Release selector. Selector returns to STOP position.
Closing by Means of Hand Pump

NOTE : A second person is required to operate the hand pump.
Make certain that lever of selector valve 9MJ (FWD) and 10MJ
(AFT) located in RH main wheel well is set to manual operation.
Turn selector to CLOSE position and hold.
Operate hand pump located in RH main wheel well until the FWD or
AFT cargo compartment door is closed and the green indicator light
goes off.
Release selector. Selector returns to STOP position.
Push operating handle upwards into the recess panel until it locks.
Check that all indicator flags are retracted and flush with cargo door.
Set lever of selector valve 9MJ (FWD) and 10MJ (AFT) located in
RH main wheel well to normal position.
Close access panels 811CR or 812CR and 122CR or 152KR.

COULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN WITH A SUDDEN
FORCE AND INJURE PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE THE
AIRCRAFT.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-100
52100
ATA 52
A300/A310

Manual Opening/Closing with Hand Pump
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-101
52101
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors - Auxiliary Operation

with Crane/Sling Method - General
Opening by Means of Crane
Closing by Means of Crane (Ref. Fig. 009)
NOTE : This procedure must be used in case of hydraulic system failure

or in case of a defective door actuator.
NOTE: This procedure must be used when the FWD or AFT cargo
compartment door is in open position and cannot be closed in case of a
defective door actuator or hydraulic system failure.
Attach cargo door sling PN 98A52307529001 to crane.

Peel off self adhesive patch (15) and remove hoisting lug (13) from
lower hoist fitting (14) and re-install hoisting lug (13) with eye
outwards.

COULD CAUSE THE CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR TO
If the red warning light CABIN PRESSURE flashes, stop any air
off.
Depress pushbutton on operating handle and pull operating handle
downwards from recess.
If door actuator is still installed, proceed as follows:
Open access panel 122CR (FWD) or 152KR (AFT).
Turn selector to OPEN position and hold.
Attach fastener (12) of cargo door sling (11) to lower hoisting lug
(14) and lift cargo compartment door by means of crane to fully open
position.
Release selector, if turned. Selector returns to STOP position. Close
access panel 122CR (FWD) or 152KR (AFT).
Install support struts PN 98A52307523000 on cargo compartment
door.
Replace defective door actuator (Ref. 52-33-18, P. Block 401).
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Attach cargo door sling (11) PN 98A52307529001 to crane.

Peel-off self adhesive patch (15) and remove lower hoisting lug (13)
from hoist fitting (14) and re-install hoisting lug (13) with eye
outwards.
Attach fastener (12) of cargo door sling (11) to lower hoisting lug
(14) and use crane until cargo door sling (11) is tight.
Deactivate yellow hydraulic system (Ref. 29-10-00, P. Block 301).
Disconnect hydraulic pipes from defective component and blank off
open ends.
CAUTION: AFTER DISCONNECTION OF HYDRAULIC PIPES FROM

FAILED COMPONENT, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL
PRESSURE BLANKS TO PIPE ENDS AND COMPONENT
CONNECTIONS.
52-102
52102
Remove door actuator from cargo door fitting and from actuator
beam of floor structure (Ref. 52-33-18, P. Block 401).
Close cargo compartment door slowly by means of crane.
Remove cargo door sling (11) from cargo compartment door.
Remove lower hoisting lug (13) and re-install in hoist fitting (14) with
eye inwards. Blank off hoisting point with self adhesive patch (15).
Push cargo compartment door in fully closed position by means of
man power and push operating handle upwards into the recess until
it locks.
Close access panel 811CR (FWD) or 812CR (AFT).
ATA 52
A300/A310

Auxiliary Operation with Crane and Sling
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-103
52103
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Door - Opening/Closing with

Electric Green Hydraulic Pumps
Opening and Closing Procedure
Closing by Means of Electric Hydraulic Pump
CAUTION: WHEN WIND SPEED IS EXPECTED TO EXCEED 60

KNOTS:
DO NOT OPEN FWD OR AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT DOOR.
IF FWD OR AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR IS
OPEN, CLOSE IMMEDIATELY.
NOTE: Make certain that door sill latches are raised (Ref. 52-35-00, P.
Block 1).
Opening by Means of Electric Hydraulic Pump

Make certain that the aircraft electrical network is energized and that
electronics racks ventilation is correct.
COULD CAUSE THE CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR TO
(1)Make certain that the aircraft electrical network is energized and

that electronics racks ventilation is correct.
(2)Turn selector to CLOSE position and hold until the FWD or AFT
cargo compartment door is closed and the green indicator light goes
off.
(3)Release selector. Selector returns to STOP position.
(4)Push operating handle upwards into the recess until it locks.
(5)Check that all indicator flags are retracted and flush with cargo
door.
(6)Close access panels 811CR or 812CR and 122CR or 152KR.
(3)If the red warning light CABIN PRESSURE flashes, stop any air
off.
(4)Depress pushbutton on operating handle and pull operation
handle downwards from recess.
(5)Check that all indicator flags are extended.
(6)Open access panel 122CR (FWD) or 152KR (AFT).
(7)Turn selector to OPEN position and hold until FWD or AFT cargo
compartment door is fully open and the green indicator light comes
on.
(8)Release selector. Selector returns to STOP position.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-104
52104
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Door - Opening/Closing

with Electric Green Hydraulic Pumps
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-105
52105
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hydraulic System -General and Component FINs
1. General
The FWD and AFT cargo compartment doors are mechanically locked or unlocked
and hydraulically opened or closed. The hydraulic system of FWD and AFT cargo
compartment door (door hydraulic system) is connected to the yellow hydraulic
system. Operating pressure is 3000 psi (206 bar).
If the electric pump fails, the system can be pressurized by a hand pump.
WARNING : THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID ACCORDING TO
NSA 307110 (SKYDROL LD4, HYJET IV ETC).
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3054
CHECK VALVE
3055
CHECK VALVE
3060
MANIFOLD
148 148XZ
29-13-37
3083
ELECTRIC PUMP CHECK VALVE
148 148XZ
29-24-13
3084
ELECTRIC PUMP DELIVERY FILTER
148 148XZ
29-24-12
3085
HAND PUMP
148 148XZ
52-33-11
3086
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
122 148XZ
52-33-22
3125
BRK YELLOW POWER ACCU
148 148RZ
32-44-11
3126
148 148RZ
32-44-11
3389
CHECK VALVE
132 811
52-33-13
3390
CHECK VALVE
152 812
52-33-14
3732
FILTER SCREEN
122 811
3733
FILTER SCREEN
152 812
3734
SEQUENCE VALVE
132 811
52-33-24
3735
SEQUENCE VALVE
152 812
7MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
132 811
52-33-18
8MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
152 812
52-33-18
9MJ
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SELECTOR VALVE
148 148XZ
52-33-12
52-106
52106
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hydraulic System Component Location
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-107
52107
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hydraulic System - General
General Description
NOTE: Designations in brackets refer to the AFT cargo compartment
door.
For operation of the FWD (AFT) cargo compartment door, a service
panel covered by access door is installed forward of each cargo
compartment door.
The service panel consists of a selector, which is spring-loaded when
turned, and a green indicator light, which comes on when the internal
locking mechanism of the door actuator 7MJ (8MJ) is engaged.
The door actuator 7MJ (8MJ) is installed between the actuator
attachmant fitting of the cargo compartment door and the actuator beam
of the fuselage structure. The internal locking mechanism of the door
actuator 7MJ (8MJ) retains the cargo compartment door in the open
position when the piston rod of the door actuator 7MJ (8MJ) is fully
extended.
Setting the selector of control valve 15MJ (16MJ) to the OPEN or
CLOSE position causes a pressurization of the cargo door hydraulic
system by means of electric pump 25GX (normal operation). If hydraulic
power is not available from electric pump 25GX, hand pump 3085,
located in the RH main landing gear well, can be used to pressurize the
door hydraulic system manual (operation).
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The electro-mechanical selector valves 9MJ and 10MJ, installed in the

RH main landing gear well, are each equipped with a lever standing in
up position during normal operation. Both levers must be set downwards
when manual operation is required.
A check valve 3055 (3054) is installed in the hydraulic line to keep the
system pressurized during manual operation and to separate hydraulic
power from the hand pump line during normal operation.
A sequence valve 3734 (3735) is installed between control valve 15MJ
(16MJ) and door actuator 7MJ (8MJ) to avoid an uncontrolled door
movement caused by remaining air bubbles in the hydraulic system.
When the selector of control valve 15MJ (16MJ) is set to CLOSE
position, the sequence valve 3734 (3735) initially pressurizes the full
actuator chamber and switches hydraulically and the piston rod of the
door actuator starts to retract.
Pressure relief valve 3086, installed at the pressure outlet of the hand
pump 3085, reduces excess pressure in the hand pump line.
52-108
52108
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hydraulic System Schematic
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-109
52109
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hydraulic System - General
General Description
NOTE: Designations in brackets refer to the AFT cargo compartment
door.
For operation of the FWD (AFT) cargo compartment door, a service
panel covered by access door is installed forward of each cargo
compartment door.
The service panel consists of a selector, which is spring-loaded when
turned, and a green indicator light, which comes on when the internal
locking mechanism of the door actuator 7MJ (8MJ) is engaged.
The door actuator 7MJ (8MJ) is installed between the actuator
attachmant fitting of the cargo compartment door and the actuator beam
of the fuselage structure. The internal locking mechanism of the door
actuator 7MJ (8MJ) retains the cargo compartment door in the open
position when the piston rod of the door actuator 7MJ (8MJ) is fully
extended.
Setting the selector of control valve 15MJ (16MJ) to the OPEN or
CLOSE position causes a pressurization of the cargo door hydraulic
system by means of electric pump 25GX (normal operation). If hydraulic
power is not available from electric pump 25GX, hand pump 3085,
located in the RH main landing gear well, can be used to pressurize the
door hydraulic system manual (operation).
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-110
52110
ATA 52
A300/A310

Operating Handle/Service Panel and Door Actuator
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-111
52111
ATA 52
A300/A310

Manual Operation Hydraulic Operation
If hydraulic power is not available from electric pump 25GX, hand pump
3085, located in the RH main landing gear well, can be used to
pressurize the door hydraulic system manual (operation).
The electro-mechanical selector valves 9MJ and 10MJ, installed in the
RH main landing gear well, are each equipped with a lever standing in
up position during normal operation. Both levers must be set downwards
when manual operation is required.
Pressure relief valve 3086, installed at the pressure outlet of the hand
pump 3085, reduces excess pressure in the hand pump line.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-112
52112
ATA 52
A300/A310

Manual Operation Hydraulic Components
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-113
52113
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hydraulic Door Actuator - Operation Modes
Extension
When hydraulic pressure is applied to the actuator at port A, the piston is
forced along the internal bore of the actuator body exhausting the return
hydraulic fluid through port B. Towards the end of the piston travel, the
pawls pass over a lock and then force the locking piston against its
spring in the locking cylinder. By returning the control handle which is
spring-loaded to the STOP position, hydraulic pressure at port A is shut
off and the fully extended ram retracts slightly until the pawls are held
against the lock by spring pressure on the locking piston. The actuator is
thus mechanically locked in its extended position.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Retraction
When hydraulic pressure is applied to the actuator at port B, the locking
piston is forced against its spring in the locking cylinder, allowing the
pawls to pass over the lock, and the piston is forced along the internal
base of the actuator body, exhausting the return hydraulic fluid through
port A until the piston reaches the end of its travel and the actuator is in
its fully retracted position.
52-114
52114
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hydraulic Door Actuator - Operation
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-115
52115
ATA 52
A300/A310

Yellow Hydraulic System - Component FINs
Post
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3054
CHECK VALVE
3055
CHECK VALVE
3060
MANIFOLD
148 148XZ
3083
CHECK VALVE
29-24-13
3084
FILTER
148 148XZ
29-24-12
3085
HAND PUMP
148 148XZ
52-33-11
3086
VALVE-PRESSURE RELIEF
122 148XZ
52-33-22
3125
ACCU BRK YELLOW POWER
148 148RZ
32-44-11
3126
ACCU BRK YELLOW POWER
148 148RZ
32-44-11
3356
THERMAL RELIEF VALVE
132 811
52-33-23
3357
152 812
52-33-23
3358
132 811
52-33-23
3359
152 812
52-33-23
3373
RESTRICTOR
811 811
52-33-17
3375
RESTRICTOR
812 812
52-33-17
3389
CHECK VALVE
132 811
52-33-13
3390
CHECK VALVE
152 812
52-33-14
7MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
132 811
52-33-18
8MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
152 812
52-33-18
9MJ
ELECTRO MECHANICAL SELECTOR VALVE
148 148XZ
52-33-12
10MJ
ELECTRO MECHANICAL SELECTOR VALVE
148 148XZ
52-33-12
15MJ
CONTROL VALVE
122 811
52-33-15
16MJ
CONTROL VALVE
152 812
52-33-15
25GX
ELECTRIC PUMP
148 148XZ
29-24-11
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

402-405,407-409,424-426,428-428,443-443,446-449,
453-499,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3054
CHECK VALVE
3055
CHECK VALVE
3060
MANIFOLD
148 148XZ
29-13-37
3083
148 148XZ
29-24-13
3084
148 148XZ
29-24-12
3085
HAND PUMP
148 148XZ
52-33-11
3086
122 148XZ
52-33-22
3125
148 148RZ
32-44-11
3126
148 148RZ
32-44-11
3373
RESTRICTOR/CHECK VALVE
811 811
52-33-17
3375
RESTRICTOR/CHECK VALVE
812 812
52-33-17
3389
CHECK VALVE
132 811
52-33-13
3390
CHECK VALVE
152 812
52-33-14
3732
FILTER SCREEN
122 811
3733
FILTER SCREEN
152 812
3734
SEQUENCE VALVE
132 811
52-33-24
3735
SEQUENCE VALVE
152 812
7MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
132 811
52-33-18
8MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
152 812
52-33-18
9MJ
148 148XZ
52-33-12
10MJ
148 148XZ
52-33-12
15MJ
CONTROL VALVE
122 811
52-33-15
16MJ
CONTROL VALVE
152 812
52-33-15
25GX
ELECTRIC PUMP
148 148XZ
29-24-11
52-116
52116
SB 52-2006
For A/C
ATA 52
A300/A310

Yellow Hydraulic System - Component Location
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-117
52117
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors

Component FIN Information
1. General
The electrical control system of the cargo compartment doors controls
the sequence of the hydraulic operation during the opening and closing
procedure of the FWD, AFT and Main Deck Cargo Compartment Doors. Each cargo
compartment door has a separate control circuit.
2. Component Location
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL
ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3MJ
LIGHT-INDICATOR
122 122CR
52-35-12
4MJ
LIGHT-INDICATOR
152 152KR
52-35-12
7MJ
ACTUATOR-DOOR
132
52-33-18
8MJ
ACTUATOR-DOOR
152
52-33-18
9MJ
VALVE-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SELECTOR
148
52-33-12
10MJ
148
52-33-12
11MJ-2 SWITCH-LIMIT
922VU-2 134
25-52-00
12MJ-1 SWITCH-LIMIT
924VU-1 134
25-52-00
12MJ-2 SWITCH-LIMIT
924VU-2 134
25-52-00
12MJ-3 SWITCH-LIMIT
924VU-3 134
25-52-00
12MJ-4 SWITCH-LIMIT
924VU-4 154
25-52-00
15MJ
VALVE-CONTROL
132
52-33-15
16MJ
VALVE-CONTROL
152
52-33-15
21MJ
SWITCH-LIMIT
811 811BR
52-35-13
22MJ
SWITCH-LIMIT
812 812BR
52-35-13
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-118
52118
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors - Component Location
Some A300s
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-119
52119
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Electrical Control System
1. General
The Cargo Compartment Door electrical control system provides electrical
power via a number of series connected limit switches to an electromechanical operated limit selector valve and hence the door actuators to
control the opening and closing of the FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors.
With the Cargo Compartment Door unlocked, selection of the door selector
switch (control valve) on the control panel to the OPEN/CLOSED position will
energize the circuit with 28VDC which is also routed to the Yellow Hydraulic
system pump contactor. The hydraulic electro-mechanical selector valve is
energized through contacts of the series connected door sill latches and the
door locking shaft limit switch to operate the door actuators and the door
will open. When the door is fully open and locked, the door actuator switch
contacts will close to illuminate the green indicator lamp.
The door sill latches must be lowered when cargo is being loaded or
unloaded which involves the actuation of limit switches within the door
control system (Ref. AMM 25-52-00) to open the contacts of the series
connected limit switches. This, therefore, serves as a safety device to
prevent the doors being closed when the door sill latches are lowered by
disconnecting the 28VDC power supply to the electro-mechanical selector
valve.
The door is also prevented from closing by the door locking shaft limit
switch if the compartment door operating handle is not in the fully unlocked
position.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

**ON A/C
415-415,
The Upper Deck Cargo (UDC) Door system control provides electrical power
to operate selector control valve 32MJ (system selector valve - FWD Cargo
Door or Upper Cargo Door) and electro-mechanical selector control valves 34MJ
(serving the door locking actuator) and 33MJ (serving the door actuator). The
door is controlled via pushbutton switches (P/BSW) and monitored by indicator
lights located on door control panel 913VU. Limit switches, diodes and relays
provide for circuit switching and safety interlocking during operation of the
door.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3MJ
4MJ
7MJ
8MJ
9MJ
10MJ
11MJ-1
LIGHT-INDICATOR
LIGHT-INDICATOR
ACTUATOR-DOOR
ACTUATOR-DOOR
SWITCH-LIMIT
11MJ-2
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-1
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-2
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-3
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-4
SWITCH-LIMIT
15MJ
16MJ
17MJ
18MJ
21MJ
22MJ
VALVE-CONTROL
VALVE-CONTROL
DIODE
DIODE
SWITCH-LIMIT
SWITCH-LIMIT
52-120
52120
922
VU-1
922
VU-2
924
VU-1
924
VU-2
924
VU-2
924
VU-3
122
152
132
152
148
148
122CR
677DR
52-35-12
52-35-12
52-33-18
52-33-18
52-33-12
52-33-12
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
154
132
152
122
122
25-52-00
52-33-15
52-33-15
811
812
52-35-13
52-35-13
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Electrical Control System - Component Location
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-121
52121
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Electrical Control System
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3MJ
4MJ
7MJ
8MJ
9MJ
10MJ
11MJ-1
LIGHT-INDICATOR
LIGHT-INDICATOR
ACTUATOR-DOOR
ACTUATOR-DOOR
SWITCH-LIMIT
11MJ-2
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-1
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-2
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-3
SWITCH-LIMIT
12MJ-4
SWITCH-LIMIT
15MJ
16MJ
17MJ
18MJ
21MJ
22MJ
VALVE-CONTROL
VALVE-CONTROL
DIODE
DIODE
SWITCH-LIMIT
SWITCH-LIMIT
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

922
VU-1
922
VU-2
924
VU-1
924
VU-2
924
VU-2
924
VU-3
122
152
132
152
148
148
122CR
677DR
52-35-12
52-35-12
52-33-18
52-33-18
52-33-12
52-33-12
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
134
25-52-00
154
132
152
122
122
25-52-00
52-33-15
52-33-15
811
812
52-35-13
52-35-13
52-122
52122
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Electrical Control Switches - Component Location
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-123
52123
ATA 52
A300/A310
Some A300/A310 FWD Cargo Compartment Door

Door Control System Components
Description
The series connected limit switches which control the operation of the
electro-mechanical selector valves are operated as follows:
11MJ-1 and 11MJ-2 by the YZ-latches of the manual door sill

latches of the FWD Cargo Compartment 12MJ-1 and 12MJ-2 by the
YZ-latches of the automatic door sill latches of the FWD Cargo
Compartment.
12MJ-3 and 12MJ-4 by the YZ-latches of the automatic door sill

latches of the AFT Cargo Compartment.
Door locking shaft limit switch 21MJ is installed in the FWD and AFT
Cargo Compartment Doors respectively and are operated by the door
locking mechanism.
Limit switch 7MJ (FWD) is installed in the door actuator mechanism and
close to illuminate the green indicator lamps 3MJ (FWD) when the Cargo
Compartment Door is fully open and locked.
The electro-mechanical selector valve 9MJ (FWD) is located in the RH
main wheel compartment and when energized, extend and retract the
door actuator to open and close the Cargo Compartment Door.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-124
52124
ATA 52
A300/A310

Electrical Door Control System
*
*
*Some A300/A310
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01
52-125
52125
ATA 52
A300/A310

Description

Compartment.

locking mechanism.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-126
52126
ATA 52
A300/A310

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-127
52127
ATA 52
A300/A310

Description

Compartment.

locking mechanism.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-128
52128
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 AFT Cargo Compartment Door

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-129
52129
ATA 52
A300/A310
Some A310 FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors

Electrical Control System Operational Mode
NOTE: Components identifications in parenthesis are for FWD cargo
door electrical control system. FWD Cargo Compartment Door
has one additional door sill latch (11MJ).
Opening - FWD/AFT Cargo Compartment Door
Fully pulling out operating handle makes door locking shaft limit switch
contacts 22MJ (21MJ) removing inhibit from electro-mechanical selector
valve 10MJ (9MJ).
Manually operating control valve 16MJ (15MJ) starts YELLOW system
pump motor 25GX through circuit breaker 7GX, 601PP FLT/GND
busbar, diode 18MJ (17MJ) and contactor 24GX. Electro-mechanical
selector valve 10MJ (9MJ) energizes, pressurizing door actuator.
When door is fully open, limit switch 8MJ (7MJ) makes circuit to
illuminate green lamp 4MJ (3MJ) "DOOR OPEN AND LOCKED". Safety
procedure during cargo loading requires door sill latches to be lowered,
opening circuit to electro-selector valve 10MJ (9MJ) and preventing door
closure.
**ON A/C 415-415
NOTE: The system is supplied from 28V bus 601PP via circuit breaker
7GX.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-130
52130
ATA 52
A300/A310

Electrical Control System - Schematic Diagram
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-131
52131
ATA 52
A300/A310

Electrical Control System Operational Mode
Operation
Closing - FWD/AFT Cargo Compartment Door
With door sill latches raised and control valve 16MJ (15MJ) set to closed
position, YELLOW system pump motor 25GX starts through circuit
breaker 7GX, 601PP FLT/GND busbar, diode 18MJ (17MJ) and
contactor 24GX.
Electro-mechanical selector valve 10MJ (9MJ) energizes, pressurizing
door actuator to close door and open limit switch 7MJ (8MJ)
extinguishing indicator light 4MJ (3MJ). Stowing locking handle opens
limit switch 21MJ (22MJ) inhibiting further solenoid operation.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-132
52132
ATA 52
A300/A310

Electrical Control System - Schematic Diagram
TO THE UPPER DECK CARGO
COMPARTMENT DOOR OR MDCC
(MAIN DECK CARGO COMPARTMENT)
DOOR SYSTEM
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-133
52133
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Actuator Safety Locks
Special
Special Precautions
Precautions
B. Installation of Safety Lock (PN 98A52307628000)
1. General
This procedure must be carried out when the FWD and/or AFT cargo
compartment door (referred as to cargo door) remains fully open during
the maintenance procedure.
The appropriate safety lock for the particular door actuator must be
installed when the door actuator remains connected to the cargo door.
The support struts must be installed before the door actuator is
disconnected from the cargo door or from the fuselage structure.
(Ref. Fig. 301)

NOTE : The safety lock PN 98A52307628000 is applicable for door actuators
of vendors FEINMECHANISCHE WERKE MAINZ and AIR EQUIPMENT.
(1)Remove knurled bolts (2) and open applicable safety lock (1).
(2)Position safety lock (1) to the piston of door actuator (3) and
close safety lock (1).
(3)Install knurled bolts (2) and tighten to secure the safety lock (1).

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
Access Platform, 2.7 to 3.0 m (9.0 to 10.0 ft.)
B. N/A
N/A FEDEX
FEDEX
C. 98A52307628000 (FEDEX
(FEDEX TOOL)
TOOL)
Safety Lock - FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment
Door Actuators (Actuator of Vendors
FEINMECHANISCHE WERKE MAINZ and AIR EQUIPMENT)
D. 98A52307523000 (FEDEX
(FEDEX TOOL)
TOOL)
Support Struts - FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment
Doors
Referenced Procedures
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 1
C. Removal of Safety Lock (PN 98A52307567001 or PN 52307628000)

(1)Make sure that cargo compartment door is fully opened hydraulically
(Ref. 52-30-00, P. Block 1).
(2)Remove knurled bolts (2), open safety lock (1) and remove it from piston
of door actuator (3).
(3)Close safety lock (1) and install knurled bolts (2).
(4)Close and lock the cargo compartment door correctly (Ref. 52-30-00,
P. Block 1), if necessary.
AC External Power Control

3. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
(1)Position access platform.
(2)Connect the aircraft ground power unit and energize the aircraft
electrical network (Ref. 24-41-00, P. Block 301).
(3)Make certain that electronics racks ventilation is correct.
(4)Before FWD or AFT cargo door is to be opened proceed as follows:
WARNING
WARNING :: STOP
STOP THE
THE OPENING
OPENING PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE IF
IF THE
THE RED
RED WARNING
WARNING LIGHT
LIGHT FLASHES.
FLASHES.
RESIDUAL
RESIDUAL PRESSURE
PRESSURE COULD
COULD CAUSE
CAUSE THE
THE DOOR
DOOR TO
TO OPEN
OPEN WITH
WITH AA SUDDEN
SUDDEN
FORCE
FORCE AND
AND INJURE
INJURE PERSONS
PERSONS AND/OR
AND/OR DAMAGE
DAMAGE THE
THE AIRCRAFT.
AIRCRAFT.
(a)Open the access panel 811CR or 677CR and make sure that red warning
light CABIN PRESSURE is not flashed.
(b)If red warning light CABIN PRESSURE is flashing, stop any air supply
to passenger compartment and wait until warning light stops flashing
before you open door.
(5)Fully open FWD or AFT cargo door (Ref. 52-30-00, P. Block 1).
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-134
52134
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Actuator Safety Locks
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-135
52135
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Safety Support Struts
D. Installation of Support Struts (PN 98A52307523000)
(Ref. Fig. 302)
(1)Position lower end of support strut (15) to the fuselage frame and
install the pip pin (16) in attachment hole.
(2)Loosen jam nuts (13) to adjust length of support struts.
(3)Position fork end of support strut (12) to attachment fitting (10).
(4)Turn spindle (14) until holes of fork end (12) and attachment
fitting (10) align.
(5)Install pip pin (11) tighten jam nuts (13) to secure connection of
support strut and fully opened cargo compartment door.
E. Removal of Support Struts (PN 98A5230753000)
(1)Make sure that cargo compartment door is fully opened hydraulically
(Ref. 52-30-00, P. Block 1).
(2)Pull on ring of pip pin (11) and remove it to release connection of
support strut and cargo compartment door.
(3)Remove fork end of support strut (12) from attachment fitting (10).
(4)Pull on ring of pip pin (16) and remove it together with support
strut (15) from fuselage frame.
(5)If necessary, close and lock cargo compartment door (Ref. 52-30-00,
P. Block 1).
F. Close-Up
(1)Make certain that work area is clean and clear of tools and miscellaneous
items of equipment.
(2)De-energize the aircraft electrical network and disconnect electrical
ground power unit (Ref. 24-41-00, P. Block 301).
(3)Remove access platform.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-136
52136
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Safety Support Struts
Support Strut
Part Number 98A52307523000 Located in the FedEx Aircraft
Maintenance Production Control
System Tooling Catalog
NOTE
Two struts required on
Forward and Aft Ends of
Door Assembly for Safety
Support of Door during
Maintenance Operations
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-137
52137
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 BULK Cargo Compartment Door System - General

General
General
The BULK cargo compartment door is located on the lower RH side of the
fuselage, between STA4362(FR67) and STA4468(FR69) and provides access
to the BULK cargo compartment.
The door is of the plug type and opens inwards, hinging about its upper
edge. When closed and locked, the outer surface of the door is flush
with the fuselage skin. The door can be opened, closed and locked from
either inside or outside the aircraft.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Bulk Cargo Compartment Door Components

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------BULK CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
162 813
52-34-00
HINGE ARM
162 813
52-34-11
HINGE ARM BRACKET
162 813
52-34-11
DAMPER
162 813
52-34-11
INSULATING MAT
162 813
52-34-00
INTERNAL HANDLE
162 813
52-34-21
SNAP HOOK ASSY
162 813
52-34-41
SPRING UNIT
162 813
52-34-41
LATCH ASSEMBLY
162 813
52-34-00
LOWER EDGE MEMBER
162 813
52-34-00
TORQUE SHAFT
162 813
52-34-21
INNER SKIN
162 813
52-34-00
CORNER SECTION
162 813
52-34-00
BARREL LOCK
162 813
52-34-00
BEAM
162 813
52-34-00
FORMER
162 813
52-34-00
SIDE EDGE MEMBER
162 813
52-34-11
OUTER SKIN
162 813
52-34-00
DOOR STOP FITTING
162 813
52-34-31
SEAL RETAINER
162 813
52-34-00
SEALING SECTION
162 813
52-34-11
52-138
52138
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 BULK Cargo Compartment Door System - General Arrangement
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-139
52139
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 BULK Cargo Compartment Door System - General
Structure
The door structure comprises aluminum-alloy components riveted
together. Major components are beams, edge members and an
outer skin.
Sealant is used during manufacture to ensure a pressure-tight seal
at all joints and rivet holes.
Sealing
The door seal is a rubber extrusion, with equally spaced
pressurization holes, secured to the door by retainers and screws.
When the door is closed, the seal is compressed by a sealing
section on the fuselage frame and inflated by cabin air pressure to
form a pressure-tight seal.
Fittings
Adjustable stop fittings, with mating stop fittings on the fuselage

door frame, transfer pressurization loads to the aircraft structure.
Barrel locks, protruding from the forward and aft edge members,
form part of the door locking mechanism. When the door is in the
closed position, the barrel locks locate on latch spigots attached to
the fuselage door frame structure. The aft barrel lock trips the limit
switch, attached to the aft fuselage door frame, giving a door locked
indication in the flight compartment.
Drainage
On the lower edge member, between seal and outer skin, a drain
valve is installed. The drain valve is a flap assembly which covers a
10 mm (0.39 in.) dia. hole in the lower edge member and is
protected by a retaining plate.
At ground level, the drain valve is open to allow liquid to escape.
During flight, the drain valve is closed by differential pressure.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Insulation
Attached to the interior of the door is an insulation mat retained in
position by Velcro tape. The mat is filled with a Skydrol-resistant
material which is sealed inside a Hypalon cover.
52-140
52140
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 BULK Cargo Compartment Door System - General Features
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-141
52141
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 BULK Cargo Compartment Door System

Locking and Latching Mechanism - General
General
Operation
Locking Mechanism
The locking mechanism is mounted in the lower half of the door and is
controlled by the door handles. When the exterior door handle is
released and moved to the OPEN position, the interior door handle
moves simultaneously to the OPEN position. With the exterior door
handle secured in its recess, the interior door handle is free to be
moved, independently, from the LOCKED to the OPEN position.
In the locked position the interior handle is horizontal. To open the door
the handle must be rotated clockwise a quarter turn to the vertical
position.
When either door handle is moved, rotation of the torque shaft is
achieved through an operating rod. The rotation of the torque shaft, with
the door in the closed position, secures the barrel locks on to the latch
spigots. With the door in the fully open position, and the door handles in
the CLOSED/LOCKED condition, the latch assembly will engage the
latch arrester, securing the door in the fully open position.
With the door handles in the CLOSED/LOCKED position, a spring rod
cylinder retains the complete locking mechanism in a positive locked
condition
The exterior door handle is released by pressing the pushbutton

mounted in the door handle.
The door is opened by moving either door handle to the OPEN position.
With movement of the door handles, an operating rod rotates the barrel
locks, via the torque shaft. The barrel locks release the latch spigots
mounted on the fuselage door frame, and the door is free to open
inboard.
The door is opened partially, to clear the latch spigots, and the exterior
door handle returned to the CLOSED and recessed position.
When the door is fully open, the latch assembly locates the latch
arrester, mounted on the ceiling of the BULK cargo compartment. During
opening, the weight of the door is compensated for by the balance
mechanism.
The door will remain locked fully open with the door handles in the
CLOSED/LOCKED position and the latch assembly engaged in the latch
arrester.
Movement of the door handles to the OPEN position disengages the
latch assembly and initiates a downward swing of the door, controlled by
the balance mechanism.
After closure of the door the exterior door handle must be returned to the
recessed position.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-142
52142
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 BULK Cargo Compartment Door System

Locking and Latching Mechanism - Component Location
Locking Mechanism
Latch Assembly
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-143
52143
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 BULK Cargo Compartment Door

Door Seal and Sealing - General
General
Sealing
The door seal is a rubber extrusion, with equally spaced
pressurization holes, secured to the door by retainers and screws.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

When the door is closed, the seal is compressed by a sealing

section on the fuselage frame and inflated by Cabin Compartment
pressurized air pressure to form a pressure-tight seal.
52-144
52144
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Seal - Seal Installation
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-145
52145
ATA 52
A300/A310

Balance Mechanism and Hinge Pins - General
Balance Mechanism
The balance mechanism is mounted in the ceiling of the BULK cargo
compartment in line with STA4415(FR68), and is attached to the
interior of the door via leaf springs.
Some A300s have either two or three leaf spring for the balance
mechanism which depends on the aircraft effectivity code.
The A310 aircraft have two leaf springs installed on the airframe for the
balance mechanism.
Two hinge arms attach the door to the fuselage structure and door
assembly. Each arm is attached to the airframe structure with a hinge
pin and hardware lock bolts/washers.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-146
52146
ATA 52
A300/A310

Hinge Pins and Balance Mechanism - Component View
A300 / Some A310
Two Leaf Springs Balance Mechanism
Connection
Door
Hinge
Pin
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-147
52147
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment - General Description and FIN

General
General
The Main Deck Cargo (MDC) door installed in the Main Deck Cargo Compartment in the LH
side of the fuselage between STA1446/FR20 and STA1817/FR27 permits loading and
unloading of freight units.
The MDC door opens outwards and upwards and provides a clearance width of 3.58 m (141
in.) and a clearance height of 2.56 m (101 in.).
The cargo door weight is approx. 550 kg (1212.5 lb).
The main deck cargo (MDC) door hydraulic system is connected to the yellow hydraulic
circuit, upstream from the pressure line of the FWD cargo compartment door.
It is possible to operate the FWD cargo compartment door in the lower deck area and the
MDC door at the same time.
The MDC door is mechanically/hydraulically locked or unlocked and hydraulically opened
or closed. The MDC door can be opened to 70 or 145 positions. If the electric pump is
not available, the MDC door hydraulic system can be pressurized by the hand pump.
In the event of hydraulic system failure the MDC door can be opened and closed using a
crane.
WARNING:
WHEN THE MDC DOOR IS OPENED BUT CARGO IS NOT TO BE LOADED, SECURE FUSELAGE
OPENING WITH THE MDC DOOR NET.
System
System Description
Description
The main deck cargo (MDC) door structure is of a conventional monocoque light alloy
construction and consists mainly of frames, longerons, stringers and outer and inner
skin. A pressure seal fitted to the periphery of the MDC door ensures pressure-tight
closing of the MDC door and prevents water from entering the fuselage.
MDC door insulation and internal door linings are used for heat and sound insulation.
The door upper edge is hinged to the fuselage by piano hinges. Eight hooks fitted to
the door lower edge lock the door in the closed position, and are actuated via a link
system and hydraulic actuator.
A hydraulic door actuator located in the center of the door upper edge acts on a
scissors-type actuating mechanism to open and close the MDC door. The MDC door opens
when the actuator piston rod retracts and closes when the actuator piston rod extends.
The electrical control system is operated via an inside and/or an outside operation
panel. The inside operation panel is located at the left inner side of the fuselage
between STA1315/FR17 and STA1340/FR18. The outside operation panel is located in the
left outer side of the fuselage between STA1817/FR27 and STA1870/FR28. It is covered by
an access door (231AL).
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

(Ref. Fig. 001)
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF.
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------MAIN DECK CARGO DOOR
835 52-36-11
DOOR SUSPENSION
835 52-36-12
3350
DOOR ACTUATOR
835 52-33-51
3351
LATCHING ACTUATOR
835 52-33-52
DOOR INSULATION
835 52-36-13
DOOR LINING
835 25-58-22
DOOR SEAL
835 52-36-18
LOCKING MECHANISM
835 52-36-21
ACCESS COVERS
835 52-36-00
LATCHING MECHANISM
835 52-36-19
LOCKING INDICATOR FLAGS
835 52-36-23
CENTERING GUIDE
835 52-36-24
INTERLOCK
835 52-36-25
DOOR ACTUATING MECHANISM
835 52-36-27
SWITCH BOX
835 52-36-28
CARGO COMPARTMENT DOORS ELECTRICAL
835 52-35-00
CONTROL SYSTEM
DOOR WARNING SYSTEM
835 52-70-00
CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR HYDRAULIC
835 52-33-00
SYSTEM
VENT DOOR
835 52-36-22
LATCH AND STOP FITTINGS
835 52-36-31
7LX
WING SCAN LIGHT
835 33-49-00
52-148
52148
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment (MDCC) Door - General Description
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-149
52149
ATA 52
A300/A310
A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment - General Description and FIN

General
General
The Upper Deck Cargo (UDC) Door installed in the passenger compartment LH
side of the fuselage between STA1446/FR20 and STA1817/FR27 permits loading
and unloading of freight units. The cargo door opens outwards and upwards
and provides a clearance width of 3.58 m (141 in.) and a clearance height
of 2.56 m (101 in.). The cargo door weight is approx. 550 kg (1212.5 lb).
Description
Description
The upper deck cargo door structure is of conventional monocoque light alloy
construction and consists mainly of frames, longerons, stringers and outer and inner
skin. A pressure seal fitted to the periphery of the door ensures pressure-tight
closing of the door and prevents water from entering the fuselage.
Cargo door insulation and internal linings are used for heat and sound insulation.
The door upper edge is hinged to the fuselage by piano hinges. Eight hooks fitted to
the door lower edge lock the door in the closed position, and are actuated via a link
system and hydraulic actuator.
A hydraulic door actuator located in the door upper edge center acts on a scissors-type
actuating mechanism to open and close the door. The door opens when the actuator piston
rod retracts and closes when the actuator piston rod extends. Normally the door is
operated electro-hydraulically via a control panel. The control panel is hooked into a
bracket near the FWD passenger/crew door LH and can be removed for operating the cargo
door. If the electrical system fails, the door can be operated by means of a hand pump.
In addition the door can be manually unlocked and opened or closed by means of a crane.
Two opening positions at angles of 70 and 145 are provided. The cargo door can be
stopped at any intermediate position.
At the two opening positions the door is hydraulically locked and in addition
mechanically secured by two catch hooks. At the 70 position it can be additionally
secured for maintenance purposes by two support struts, installed at STA1446/FR20 and
STA1817/FR27. The 70 opening angle gives sufficient clearance for loading or unloading
pallets or containers.
At the 145 opening angle, cargo can be loaded or unloaded by a crane or ramp where
clearance does not exist for the door at the 70 opening angle. During opening or
closing the door can withstand wind forces up to 40 knots and at the two opening
positions up to 60 knots.
The electrical control system is used for controlling the door hydraulic actuation
system.
Limit switches installed in the door supply a warning signal to the door warning system
when the door is not fully closed and locked. A wing scan light is installed in the
center of the lower part of the door. Mechanical locking indicators located at the
bottom of the door inner surface indicate that the door is fully closed and locked,
closed but not locked or locked but not closed.
WARNING:
A. Upper Deck Cargo Door

(Ref. Fig. 001)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------UPPER DECK CARGO DOOR
835
52-36-11
DOOR SUSPENSION
835
52-36-12
3350
DOOR ACTUATOR
835
52-33-51
3351
LOCKING ACTUATOR
835
52-33-52
DOOR LINING AND INSULATION
835
52-36-13
DOOR SEAL
835
52-36-18
SAFETY MECHANISM
835
52-36-21
ACCESS COVERS
835
52-36-00
LOCKING MECHANISM
835
52-36-19
LOCKING INDICATOR
835
52-36-23
CENTERING GUIDE
835
52-36-24
INTERLOCK
835
52-36-25
INDICATOR AND SEAL BRACKET
835
52-36-26
DOOR ACTUATING MECHANISM WITH
835
52-36-27
3354
SWIVEL PIPE ASSY
835
3355
SWIVEL PIPE ASSY
835
SWITCH BOX
835
52-36-28
CARGO COMPARTMENT DOORS ELECTRICAL
835
52-35-00
CONTROL SYSTEM
DOOR WARNING
835
52-70-00
CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR HYDRAULIC
835
52-33-00
SYSTEM
3362
UDC SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE
232 232AW
52-33-53
3363
UDC SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE
232 232AW
52-33-53
3085
HAND PUMP
148 148XZ
52-33-11
9MJ
148 148XZ
52-33-12
10MJ
148 148XZ
52-33-12
PRESSURE RELIEF FLAP
835
52-36-22
LATCH AND STOP FITTINGS
835
52-36-31
7LX
WING SCAN LIGHT
835
33-49-00
WHEN THE UDC DOOR IS OPENED BUT CARGO IS NOT TO BE LOADED, PROTECT FUSELAGE
OPENING WITH SAFETY BARRIER PN 98A5230800500000.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-150
52150
ATA 52
A300/A310
A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment - General Description and FIN
NOTE
Some A310 Passenger Windows are either
plugged with Aluminum Metal Plug Sheets,
Exterior Skin Area covered with Aluminum Metal
Exterior Plates and/or Window Panes painted
over on the MDCC Door Assembly exterior
surface areas.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-151
52151
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment/Upper Deck Cargo Door

Door Opening/Closing Travel Ranges - General
If the electrical system malfunctions, the MDC door can be operated by means of
a hand pump. In addition the MDC door can be manually unlocked and then be
opened or closed by means of a crane. Two opening positions at angles of 70
and 145 are given for normal loading. The MDC door can be stopped at any
intermediate position. In this case an acoustic signal comes on to warn persons.
The acoustic signal goes off when the MDC door is moved hydraulically in the
normal opening or closing position.
The movement of the MDC door stops automatically when the MDC door comes
into the 70 opening position. In this position (or in the 145 position) the door
actuator is hydraulically locked and in addition mechanically secured by the
related catch hook.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

At the 70 position the MDC door can be additionally secured for maintenance
purposes by two support struts, installed at STA1446/FR20 and STA1817/FR27.
The 70 opening angle gives sufficient clearance for loading or unloading pallets
or containers. At the 145 opening angle, cargo can be loaded or unloaded by a
crane or ramp.
During opening or closing the MDC door can withstand wind forces up to 40
knots and at the two given opening positions up to 60 knots.
Limit switches installed in the MDC door supply a signal to the door warning
system when the door is not fully closed and locked. A wing scan light is installed
in the center of the lower part of the MDC door.
Mechanical locking indicators located at the bottom of the door outer surface
indicate that the door is correctly locked.
52-152
52152
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door

Door Opening/Closing Travel Ranges - General
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-153
52153
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 Main Deck Cargo Compartment - Component Description
General Description
Door Structure
The door structure is formed by frames and longerons together with outer and
inner skins and attaching parts.
The milled frames have provisions at their lower ends for receiving the locking
hooks and associated linkage.
Cutouts in the chemically milled outer skin accommodate:
the wing scan light

the vent door
access covers for assembly and maintenance and
hoisting lugs used for removal/installation and for opening and closing the
cargo door by means of a crane.
The outer and inner skins, frames, longerons, stringers, stiffeners and edge
members are riveted together. The door is hinged to the fuselage by a multisection stainless steel piano hinge and hinge pin attached by close tolerance
bolts.
In areas subjected to increased loads, i.e. at the door ends and in the door
actuator attachment area, the piano hinge sections are formed as reinforced
angular hinges.
Fittings for attaching the door actuator are located in the door upper center
between STA1605/FR23 and STA1658/FR24.
Drain holes to drain the water caused by condensation are integrated in frames
and longerons. This drain water is directed via drain valves and drain hoses into
the door sill area and then emits from the aircraft.
For the installation of door lining, brackets are riveted to the skin of the door
structure. Additionally a base ring for fastening the lowerdoor lining is located at
the base of the MDC door.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

Door Seal
The door seal consists of primary and secondary seals.
The primary seal is a lip-type seal made of silicone rubber reinforced with fabric.
The seal is retained by a sectional metal sheet attached to the inner surface of
the door edge. When the door is closed, the lip of the seal contacts the fuselage
door frame.
The secondary seal, fitted to the forward and aft edges of the door inner surface,
consists of a lip-type seal at the door and a hose-type seal at the fuselage door
frame. Attachment of secondary and primary seals is similar.
A bridging seal forms a connection between primary and secondary seals and is
screwed to the door structure.
The primary seal together with the structure and locking mechanism ensure the
door is pressure-tight when closed, while the secondary seal serves as a
weather seal.
An additional hose-type seal is fitted to the door lower edge.
The pressure relief flap has a lip-type seal which is retained in the same manner
as the primary and secondary seal.
Lining and Insulation
Insulation packs which are made of glasswool, cover material and insulation
plates made of polyethylene foam plates. The insulation packs are installed in
the small cavities between outer and inner skin and are retained with VELCRO
tapes.
In larger interfaces of the door structure the insulation packs are attached with
VELCRO tapes and additionally secured with stud assemblies.
To protect the internal door structure a door lining made of prepreg material is
installed on the inner skin. The door lining consists of lining panels, edge linings
and dado linings.
The lining panels are inserted in brackets and are secured with screws. The
edge and dado linings are mounted on brackets of door structure with screws.
52-154
52154
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door - Component Location
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-155
52155
ATA 52
A300/A310
A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment - Component Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DOOR SEAL
DOOR STRUCTURE
DESCRIPTION
The door structure is formed by frames and longerons together with
outer and inner skins and attaching parts.
The milled frames have provisions at their lower ends for receiving the
locking hooks and associated linkage.
Description
Cutouts in the chemically milled outer skin accommodate:

5 windows
1 wing scan light
1 pressure relief flap
access covers for assembly and maintenance and
3 hoisting lugs used for removal/installation and for opening and
closing the cargo door by means of a crane. An additional hoisting
lug is located on the lower edge of the door between STA1658/FR24
and STA1711/FR25.
The outer and inner skins, frames, longerons, stringers, stiffeners and
edge members are riveted together. The door is hinged to the fuselage
by a multi-section stainless steel piano hinge and hinge pin attached by
close tolerance bolts.
In areas subjected to increased loads, i.e. at the door ends and in the
door actuator attachment area, the piano hinge sections are formed as
reinforced angular hinges.
Fittings for attaching the door actuator are located in the door upper
center between STA1605/FR23 and STA1658/FR24. The door frame
incorporates drain holes, hoses and valves for draining condensation.
Brackets attached to the inner surface of the door accommodate air
conditioning components, overhead stowage compartments and lining
which is removed and replaced by a simplified lining, when the aircraft is
used in the cargo configuration.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The door seal consists of primary and secondary seals.

The primary seal is a lip-type seal made of silicone rubber reinforced
with fabric. The seal is retained by a sectional metal sheet attached to
the inner surface of the door edge. When the door is closed, the lip of
the seal contacts the fuselage door frame.
The secondary seal, fitted to the forward and aft edges of the door inner
surface, consists of a lip-type seal at the door and a hose-type seal at
the fuselage door frame. Attachment of secondary and primary seals is
similar.
A bridging seal forms a connection between primary and secondary
seals and is screwed to the door structure.
The primary seal together with the structure and locking mechanism
ensure the door is pressure-tight when closed, while the secondary seal
serves as a weather seal.
An additional hose-type seal is fitted to the door lower edge.
The pressure relief flap has a lip-type seal which is retained in the same
manner as the primary and secondary seal.
LINING AND INSULATION
DESCRIPTION
Insulation packs are used for heat and sound protection. The insulation
packs are installed in the cavities between outer and inner skin and are
retained with cord thread or quick-release fasteners. A lining is installed
on the inner surface of the door.
When the aircraft is used in the cargo configuration, sections of the
cargo door lining may be removed and replaced by a simplified lining.
The simplified lining is a sectional monoshell GRP lining and is retained
with quick-release fasteners and screws.
52-156
52156
ATA 52
A300/A310
A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door - Component Location
PLUGGED AND/OR PAINTED
Door Structure and Seal
PLUGGED AND/OR PAINTED
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-157
52157
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door - Door Mechanism Description

General Description
Door Mechanism
The door mechanism installed in the lower part of the MDC door comprises the
primary components:
The locking mechanism
The latching mechanism
The locking indication system
The interlock mechanism.

The parts of the locking mechanism are made of stainless steel or titanium. Parts
subject to wear are additionally chromium plated.
The locking shaft is actuated via manually-operated outside locking lever located
in a recess near the forward outside edge of the MDC door. An additional inside
locking lever is located at the inner forward edge.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

In the LOCKED position, the outside locking lever is secured in the recess by a
spring. Both locking levers are connected to the locking shaft via bellcranks and
pushrods. The locking shaft is connected to the vent door via a pushrod and
shaft. The vent door ensures that the MDC deck cargo compartment is at
ambient pressure when opening or closing the MDC door.
The vent door remains open until either of the locking levers are pushed fully
home.
An interlock mechanism consisting of a lever and roller, link, spring and pawl is
incorporated to prevent operation of the latching mechanism when the MDC door
is opened.
The MDC door is latched in the closed position by eight latching hooks
connected via bellcranks, levers and spring units to the hydraulically actuated
latching shaft.
52-158
52158
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door - Door Latching Mechanism
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-159
52159
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door - Locking Indication System
The locking indicator flags are located at the outer lower edge of the cargo door
above the latching hooks. They are connected to the locking shaft via adjustable
push-rods.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The locking indicator flags provide an indication if the cargo door is not properly
closed and locked. When the cargo door is closed and locked, the indicator flags
must be flush with the outer skin of the MDC door.
52-160
52160
ATA 52
A300/A310
A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door - Centering Guide and Locking Indicator Assembly
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-161
52161
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment (MDCC) Door

Door Operation - General
Operation
Door Closing
Door Opening
To unlock the MDC door, push the hinge flap in and pull the locking lever out of
the door recess and down to the UNLOCKED position. This causes the locking
shaft to turn and the related safety cams move away from the recess of the
latching hooks. At the same time the vent door opens and the locking indicator
flags come in view.
To get access to the outside operation panel, open the access door 231AL.
When the door toggle switch of the operation panel is pushed to the 'UP' position
and the residual pressure warning light is off, the latching actuator rotates the
latching shaft. The latching hooks disengage from the eccentric bolts of the door
sill area and the locking indicator flaps are moved via pushrods to indicate the
unlocked condition. Then, the door actuator is hydraulically operated and opens
the MDC door as required.
NOTE : Before starting cargo door closing procedure, it is necessary to put the
loading bridges in the door sill area into raised position. Otherwise the MDC door
control circuit is interrupted.
NOTE : If the residual pressure warning light is on it is impossible to operate the

cargo door until the cabin overpressure is equalized via the vent door.
When the door toggle switch on the operation panel is pushed to the 'DOWN'
position, the door actuator is hydraulically operated to close the MDC door.
Before the MDC door closes fully the lever roller of the interlock mechanism runs
on the related fuselage fitting, compressing the spring and releasing the latching
shaft.
When the MDC door is closed, the latching actuator is hydraulically operated and
moves the latching shaft to cause the latching hooks to engage with the
eccentric bolts of the door sill area. When the latching hooks are fully engaged
the LATCHED indication lamp on the operation panel comes on.
If the locking lever is pushed into the LOCKED position this causes the locking
shaft to turn so that the vent door closes and the locking cams engage with the
latching hooks. Simultaneously the locking indicator flags are retracted via
pushrods so that they are flush with the outer skin of the MDC door.
When the MDC door is opened, the lever roller of the interlock mechanism
ceases to contact the fuselage fitting, permitting a spring to extend.
Extension of the spring causes the lever to rotate and via a link moves the pawl
into contact with a cam on the latching shaft thus preventing rotation of the
latching shaft. The latching shaft is connected to the locking shaft by a telescopic
unit which is fully compressed when the MDC door is unlatched and slightly
open. The pawl engages with the latching shaft thus preventing a reverse
movement of the latching shaft.
NOTE : It is also possible to open the MDC door from the inside. In this case
use:
- the inside locking lever of the MDC door
- the inside operation panel between STA1315/FR17 and STA1340/FR18
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-162
52162
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment (MDCC)

Door Door Operation - General
MDCC Door Operation Panels

1329VU / 1331VU
Door Latching Mechanism
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-163
52163
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door System

Component Locations
Component
Component Location
Location MDCC
MDCC Door
Door System
System
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS
ATA
DOOR
REF
------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------3054
CHECK VALVE
3055
CHECK VALVE
3060
MANIFOLD
148 148XZ
29 -13-37
3083
148 148XZ
29 -24-13
3084
ELECTRIC PUM P DELIVERY FILTER
148 148XZ
29-24-12
3085
HAND PUMP
148 148XZ
52 -33-11
3086
122 148XZ
52 -33-22
3734
SEQUENCE VALVE
132 811
52-33-24
3735
SEQUENCE VALVE
152 812
7MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
132 811
52 -33-18
9MJ
ELECTRO -MECHANICAL SELECTOR VALVE
148 148XZ
52-33-12
15MJ
CONTROL VALVE
122 811
52 -33-15
25GX
ELECTRIC PUMP
148 148XZ
29 -24-11
3054
CHECK VALVE
3055
CHECK VALVE
3060
MANIFOLD
148 148XZ
29 -13-37
3083
148 148XZ
29 -24-13
3084
148 148XZ
29 -24-12
3085
HAND PUMP
148 148XZ
52 -33-11
3086
122 148XZ
52 -33-22
3389
CHECK VALVE
132 811
52 -33-13
3732
FILTER SCREEN
122 811
3734
SEQUENCE VALVE
132 811
52 -33-24
3735
SEQUENCE VALVE
152 812
7MJ
DOOR ACTUATOR
132 811
52 -33-18
9MJ
ELECTRO -MECHANICAL SELECTOR VALVE
148 148XZ
52-33-12
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIN
PANEL ZONE ACCESS ATA
DOOR
REF
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------3331
DOOR LATCHING ACTUATOR
835 835
52
-33-52
3350
DOOR ACTUATOR
835 835
52
-33-51
3354
SWIVEL PIPE ASSEMBLY
233 835
52
-36-27
3355
SWIVEL PIPE A SSEMBLY
233 835
52
-36-27
3396
MDC CHECK VALVE
232 232AW 52
-33-54
3397
MDC CHECK VALVE
232 232AW 52
-33-54
3398
RESTRICTOR
835 835
32MJ
MDC SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE
134 811
52
-33-53
33MJ
232 232AW 52
-33-53
34MJ
232 232AW
52-33-53
52-164
52164
ATA 52
A300/A310

Component Locations
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-165
52165
ATA 52
A300/A310

Selector Control Valve
NOTE: The Selector Control Valve FIN 32MJ

is also known as the Hydraulic
Priority Valve.
NOTE: The MDCC Door Selector Control
Valve 32MJ (3364) installed in the
Fuselage Structural area between
STA1817/FR27 and STA1870/FR28
prevents simultaneous operation of
the MDCC and FWD / AFTCargo
Compartment Doors by blocking the
last actuated Door Hydraulic System.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-166
52166
ATA 52
A300/A310

Door Selector Control Valve FIN 32MJ
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-167
52167
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door

Door Opening Positions - General
For the operation of the MDC door there is an outboard operation panel.
The inboard operation panel 1329VU is installed in the LH sidewall panel
231KX between STA1215/FR17 and STA1340/FR18. The outboard
operation panel 1331VU is integrated in the outer ski n between
STA1817/FR27 and STA1870/FR28 and covered by the access panel
231AL.
The door actuator 3350 is installed at the top center of the MDC door
between the trunnion yoke of the door structure and scissor mechanism.
When the door actuator 3350 extends or retracts, the piston rod acts
upon the scissor mechanism which closes or opens the MDC door. The
opening and closing rate of the MDC door is determined by restrictors
installed in the LH and RH valve block. Both valve blocks are attached
on the piston rod side of the door actuator housing and have a direct
hydraulic connection to the door actuator 3350 to retain the MDC door in
each opening position. A pressure relief valve installed in the RH valve
block, prevents overloading of the door actuator in case of high wind
loads or thermal expansion of the hydraulic fluid.
The catch hook assembly of the door actuator safeties the MDC door in
the 70 - or 145 opening position (safe position). The catch hook
assembly is operated by the spring-loaded pistons (part of the LH and
RH valve blocks) via shackles and clevises. The pistons retract
hydraulically before the door actuator is pressurized and extend as soon
as the MDC door is in the "safe position".
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The door actuator is pressurized by MDC selector control valve 34MJ

(3363) installed behind lower sidewall panel between STA1393/FR19
and STA1449/FR20. The return line of this valve is provided with MDC
check valve 3397. Access to MDC selector control valve 34MJ (3363)
and MDC check valve 3397 is gained through a cutout of the lower
sidewall panel 232AW.
The latching actuator 3331 is installed between the trunnion yoke of the
door structure and the latching shaft in the lower MDC door area at
STA1472/FR20B.
The latching actuator 3331 is pressurized by the MDC selector valve
33MJ (3362) installed behind lower sidewall panel between
STA1393/FR19 and STA1449/FR20. Pressurizing of the latching
actuator 3331 results in retraction or extension of the piston rod rotating
the latching shaft of the latching mechanism and the MDC door is
unlocked or locked. The MDC door latching/unlatching cycle is limited by
the restrictor 3398.
The return line of MDC selector valve 33MJ (3362) is provided with MDC
sidewall panel.
The swivel pipe assemblies 3354 and 3355 connect the pressure lines
and return lines of the MDC door hydraulic system in the interface area
fuselage/door structure.
The MDC selector control valve 32MJ (3364) installed in the framework
area between STA1817/FR27 and STA1870/FR28 prevents
simultaneous operation of the MDC and FWD cargo compartment doors
by blocking the last actuated system.
52-168
52168
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door

Door Opening Positions
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

52-169
52169
ATA 52
A300/A310
A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Door Hydraulic System

Door Operation Description
For the operation of the MDC door there is an outboard operation panel.
The inboard operation panel 1329VU is installed in the LH sidewall panel
231KX between STA1215/FR17 and STA1340/FR18. The outboard
operation panel 1331VU is integrated in the outer ski n between
STA1817/FR27 and STA1870/FR28 and covered by the access panel
231AL.
The door actuator 3350 is installed at the top center of the MDC door
between the trunnion yoke of the door structure and scissor mechanism.
When the door actuator 3350 extends or retracts, the piston rod acts
upon the scissor mechanism which closes or opens the MDC door. The
opening and closing rate of the MDC door is determined by restrictors
installed in the LH and RH valve block. Both valve blocks are attached
on the piston rod side of the door actuator housing and have a direct
hydraulic connection to the door actuator 3350 to retain the MDC door in
each opening position. A pressure relief valve installed in the RH valve
block, prevents overloading of the door actuator in case of high wind
loads or thermal expansion of the hydraulic fluid.
The catch hook assembly of the door actuator safeties the MDC door in
the 70 - or 145 opening position (safe position). The catch hook
assembly is operated by the spring-loaded pistons (part of the LH and
RH valve blocks) via shackles and clevises. The pistons retract
hydraulically before the door actuator is pressurized and extend as soon
as the MDC door is in the "safe position".
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The door actuator is pressurized by MDC selector control valve 34MJ

(3363) installed behind lower sidewall panel between STA1393/FR19
and STA1449/FR20. The return line of this valve is provided with MDC
sidewall panel 232AW.
The latching actuator 3331 is installed between the trunnion yoke of the
door structure and the latching shaft in the lower MDC door area at
STA1472/FR20B.
The latching actuator 3331 is pressurized by the MDC selector valve
33MJ (3362) installed behind lower sidewall panel between
STA1393/FR19 and STA1449/FR20. Pressurizing of the latching
actuator 3331 results in retraction or extension of the piston rod rotating
the latching shaft of the latching mechanism and the MDC door is
unlocked or locked. The MDC door latching/unlatching cycle is limited by
the restrictor 3398.
The return line of MDC selector valve 33MJ (3362) is provided with MDC
sidewall panel.
The swivel pipe assemblies 3354 and 3355 connect the pressure lines
and return lines of the MDC door hydraulic system in the interface area
fuselage/door structure.
The MDC selector control valve 32MJ (3364) installed in the framework
area between STA1817/FR27 and STA1870/FR28 prevents
simultaneous operation of the MDC and FWD cargo compartment doors
by blocking the last actuated system.
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A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment

Door Hydraulic System Schematic
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Normal Opening Procedure
MAIN DECK CARGO (MDC) DOOR - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
Access Platform, 4.6 to 7 m (15 to 23 ft.)
B.
Lockwire, Corrosion Resistant Steel,
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
Referenced Procedure
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301
B. Normal Opening of the MDC Door

NOTE : This procedure describes the normal opening procedure from the
outside. For opening from the inside, use the inside locking
lever and the inside operation panel near STA1313/FR17.
(1)Open the access door 231AL to get access to the outside operation
panel 1331VU.
(2)Make sure that the warning light "RES PRESS" (4) is off.
CAUTION : DO NOT OPEN MDC DOOR IF RESIDUAL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS ON.

FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment Doors Special Precautions
2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
(1)Connect electrical ground power unit and energize the aircraft
(3)Make certain that the following circuit breakers are closed:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
HYDRAULIC/ACCU PRESS CTL &
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
(4)Put the access platform in position below the MDC door and access
door 231AL.
(3)Push the handle flap (1) in and push the locking lever (2) away from
the MDC door and down to the UNLOCKED position.
(4)Push the door toggle switch (5) to "UP" position and hold until
the MDC door stops automatically in 70 opening position and the
indicator light (7) comes on.
NOTE : If necessary, the movement of the MDC door can be stopped at any
intermediate position by releasing the door toggle switch (5).
If the MDC door is in an intermediate position, two acoustic
warning horns come on to warn persons. The acoustic signal stops
as soon as the MDC door is moved to the 70 position.
(5)Release and operate the door toggle switch (5) again to move the
MDC door in the 145 opening position.
NOTE : The movement of the MDC door stops in any intermediate
position as soon as the door toggle switch (5) is released. In
this case two warning horns come on to warn persons. The acoustic
signal stops immediately when the MDC door is moved in the 70
or 145 opening position.
(6)If necessary, set the light switch "AREA" (9) and/or light switch
"COMPT" (3) to "ON" position.
WARNING : STAY CLEAR OF DOOR MOVING AREA DURING OPENING AND CLOSING OF
THE MDC DOOR.
CAUTION : DO NOT OPERATE MDC DOOR WHEN WIND SPEED EXCEEDS 40 KNOTS. CLOSE
MDC DOOR IMMEDIATELY WHEN WIND SPEED IS EXPECTED TO EXCEED
60 KNOTS.
CAUTION : WHENEVER THE MDC DOOR REMAINS OPEN DURING DISCONNECTION OF
COMPONENTS OF THE YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, MAKE SURE THAT THE DOOR
ACTUATOR IS FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID. IF NOT, BLEED ACTUATOR AND
PRESSURIZE LINES BEFORE CLOSING MDC DOOR (REF. 52-30-00,
P. BLOCK 301).
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Normal Closing Procedure
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
B.
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301
C. Normal Closing of the MDC Door (Ref. Fig.

2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
201)
CAUTION : THE MDC DOOR SILL AREA MUST BE CLEAR OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS.
(1)Set the door toggle switch (5) to the DOWN position.
NOTE : Initially the MDC door moves in the open direction for
approximately 15 sec. so that the catch hook of the door actuator
is released. Then the MDC door moves automatically in the close
direction.
(2)Hold the door toggle switch (5) in the DOWN position until MDC door is
fully closed and the indicator light "LATCHED" (6) comes on.
(3)Push locking lever (2) up to the LOCKED position so that it engages
in the recess of the handle flap (1).
(4)Check that the indicator light "LATCHED" (6) on the operation panel
is off.
(5)Check that all eight locking indicator flaps are flush with the door
contour and the vent door is closed.
door 231AL.
THE MDC DOOR.
60 KNOTS.
P. BLOCK 301).
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Manual Opening Procedure
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
B.
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301
D. Manual Opening of the MDC Door

2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
door 231AL.
NOTE : Two operators are required for this operation mode.

(1)Push the handle flap in and pull the locking lever (2) at the MDC
door down to the UNLOCKED position.
(2)Manually position the levers (12) and (13) on the selector valves 9MJ
and 10MJ located in the MLG compartment down to manual operation
position.
(3)To get access to the MDC selector control valves 3362 (33MJ) and
3363 (34MJ) proceed as follows:
- disconnect the necessary quick-release fasteners of the smoke
curtains to get access to the access cover,
- remove the access cover from the RH sidewall panel located between
(4)Unlatch the MDC door as follows:
- on the MDC selector control valve 33MJ (15) press and hold the pushbutton I (19),
- operate the handpump (14) in the RH MLG well to pressurize the
latching actuator,
- on the MDC selector control valve 33MJ (15) release the pushbutton I
(19) after approx. 30 sec.
(5)Open the MDC door as follows:
- on the MDC selector control valve 34MJ (16) press and hold the pushbutton I (17),
- operate the handpump (14) to move the MDC door in the open direction,
- on the MDC selector control valve 34MJ (16) release the pushbutton I
(17) when the MDC door has reached the required opening position.
(6)Set the levers (13) and (12) to up in the normal position.
(7)Install the access cover on the RH sidewall panel located between
STA1393/FR19 and STA1446/FR20 and reconnect the smoke curtain.
THE MDC DOOR.
60 KNOTS.
P. BLOCK 301).
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Manual Closing Procedure
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
B.
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301
E. Manual Closing of the MDC Door

CAUTION : THE LOADING BRIDGES IN THE DOOR SILL AREA MUST BE IN RAISED
POSITION BEFORE CLOSING THE MDC DOOR.

2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
door 231AL.
THE MDC DOOR.
60 KNOTS.
(1)Manually position the levers (12) and (13) on the selector valves 9MJ
and 10MJ in the RH MLG compartment down to the manual operation position.
(3)If the MDC door rests in the catch hooks (34) of the door actuator (30),
relatch them prior to closing the MDC door as follows:
- press and hold the pushbutton I (17) on the MDC selector valve 34MJ
(16) and operate the handpump (14) to lift the MDC door until the
catch hook (34) is clear of the door actuator (30),
- cut and remove the lockwire and remove the bolt (31) from the stowage
position on the door actuator (30),
- remove the blanking cap (33) from the bore (32) of the check valve
block,
- screw the bolt (31) into the bore (32) of the check valve block until
the catch hook (34) is lowered so that the mechanical locking of the
door actuator becomes ineffective.
(4)If the MDC door is in the 145 open position, proceed as follows:
- on the MDC selector control valve 34MJ (16) press and hold the pushbutton I (17) to pressurize the door actuator,
- operate the handpump (14) until a considerable increase of force is
noticed on the handpump lever,
- on the MDC selector control valve 34MJ (16), press and hold the
pushbutton II (18) until the MDC door starts to close.
- operate the handpump (14) until the MDC door moves beyond the dead
center.

P. BLOCK 301).
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Manual Closing Procedure
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
B.
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301

2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
E. Manual Closing of the MDC Door - CONTINUED

(5)To fully close the MDC door, remove the hydraulic locking device of the
door actuator (30) by manual operation of the bypass/check valve (35)
as follows:
- turn the pivot (36) with a spanner and hold it so that the MDC door
moves slowly downwards,
- turn the pivot (36) back to the normal position when the MDC door is
flush with the fuselage door frame.
(6)If necessary, operate the handpump (14) until the MDC door is fully
closed.
(7)On the MDC selector control valve 33MJ (15) press and hold the pushbutton II (20) to pressurize the latching actuator.
(8)Operate the handpump (14) until the MDC door is latched.
(9)On the MDC selector control valve 33MJ (15) release the pushbutton II
(20) and stop handpump (14) operation.
(10)Push locking lever (2) up to the LOCKED position.
(11)Position the levers (12) and (13) on the selector valves 9MJ and 10MJ
up to the normal position.
(12)Check that all eight locking indicator flags are fully retracted.
door 231AL.
THE MDC DOOR.
60 KNOTS.
P. BLOCK 301).
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Manual Operation - Closing
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Opening Door with Crane
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
B.
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301
F. Opening of the MDC Door with a Crane

CAUTION : DO NOT OPEN MDC DOOR TO 145 USING A CRANE.

2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
(1)Remove the access panel 835CL (24) to get access to the latching
shaft (22).
(2)Pull the locking lever (1) at the MDC door out of its grip recess down
to the UNLOCKED position.
(3)Turn the latching shaft (22) to the fully unlatched position, using the
handpump lever with the extension (23) stowed in the RH MLG well.
(4)Hook the MDC door hoisting sling PN 98A52308006000 (21) into the crane
and connect it to the lower hoisting lug (29) of the MDC door.
(5)Operate the crane until the MDC door reaches the 70 position.
(6)Install the support struts PN 98A52308002000 (27) to the MDC door
as follows:
- position the support struts (27) between the MDC door and the fixture
points of the door fuselage frame,
- adjust the strut length by turning the turnbuckle (25),
- connect the support struts (27) to the MDC door and door fuselage
frame.
(7)Remove the hoisting sling (21) from the MDC door hoisting lug (29).
door 231AL.
THE MDC DOOR.
60 KNOTS.
P. BLOCK 301).
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Opening Door with Crane
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Closing Door with Crane
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
B.
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301

2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
door 231AL.
THE MDC DOOR.
60 KNOTS.
P. BLOCK 301).
G. Closing of the MDC Door with a Crane

CAUTION : THE LOADING BRIDGE SECTIONS IN THE DOOR SILL AREA MUST BE IN
THE RAISED POSITION BEFORE CLOSING THE MDC DOOR.
(1)Hook the MDC hoisting sling PN 98A52308006000 (21) into the crane and
connect it to the lower hoisting lug (29) of MDC door.
(2)Connect the rope (28) which belongs to the hoisting sling (21) to the
lower hoisting lug (29) of the MDC door.
(4)If the MDC door rests in the catch hook (34) of the door actuator (30),
release the catch hook (34) prior to closing the MDC door as follows:
NOTE : This causes the mechanical locking mechanism of the door
actuator (30) to become ineffective.
- remove and discard the lockwire from bolt (31) and remove it from
the stowage position,
- remove the blanking cap (33) from the bore (32),
- screw the bolt (31) into the bore (32) until the catch hook (34)
is released.
(5)If the MDC door is in the 145 position, proceed as follows:
- on the MDC selector control valve 34MJ (16) press and hold the pushbutton II (18) until the MDC door moves beyond the dead center,
- operate the crane downwards and simultaneously pull down the MDC door
with the rope (28) to move MDC door in the closing direction.
(6)To fully close the MDC door, remove the hydraulic locking device of the
door actuator (30) by manual operation of bypass/check valve (35)
as follows:
- cut and remove the lockwire from the bolt (36),
- remove the bolt (36) from the first bore (38) of the fork and bore of
the operating lever (39),
- push the operating lever (39) in the direction of the valve body and
install the bolt (36) in the second bore (3) of the fork and the bore
of the operating lever (39).
(7)On the MDC selector control valve 34MJ (16), release the pushbutton
II (18) when the MDC door is flush with the fuselage door frame.
NOTE : If the MDC door is not flush, operate the handpump until the
MDC door is correctly closed.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITEM
DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A.
B.
Dia 0,8 mm (0.032 in)
C. 98A52308006000
Hoisting Sling
D. 98A52308002000
Support Struts
- 24-41-00, P. Block 301
- 52-30-00, P. Block 301

2. Procedure
A. Job Set-Up
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------PANEL
SERVICE
IDENT.
LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------101VU
ELEC HYD PUMP
23GX
GEN2/B08
133VU
7GX
333/T51
CARGO DOOR PUMP
door 231AL.
THE MDC DOOR.
60 KNOTS.
P. BLOCK 301).
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

G. Closing of the MDC Door with a Crane - CONTINUED

(8)Reselect the hydraulic locking device on the bypass/check valve to
the normal position as follows:
- remove the bolt (36) from the second bore (37) of the fork and bore
of the operating lever (39),
- place the operating lever (39) in the normal position and install
the bolt (36) in the first bore (38) and the bore in the operating
lever (39),
- tighten the bolt (36) and safety it with lockwire.
(9)Remove the access panel 835CL (24) to get access to the latching
shaft (22).
(10)If required, push the MDC door manually in the fully closed position and
hold it.
(11)If necessary, remove the access panel 835CL (24) to get access to the
latching shaft (22).
(12)On the MDC selector control valve 33MJ (15) press and hold the pushbutton
II (20) to latch the MDC door.
(13)Turn the latching shaft (22) to the latched position using the handpump
lever with extension (23) stowed in the RH MLG well.
(14)On the MDC selector control valve 33MJ (15) release the pushbutton II
(20).
(15)Push the locking lever (2) of the MDC door up to the LOCKED position
so that it engages in the recess of the handle flap (1).
(16)Check that all the locking indicator flags are fully retracted and that
the vent door is closed.
(17)Reset the catch hook (34) to normal position as follows:
- remove the bolt (31) from the bore (32) and install it to the stowage
position,
- safety the bolt (31) with the lockwire,
- install the blanking cap (33) to the bore (32).
(18)Install the access panel 835CL (24) on the MDC door.
(20)Remove the hoisting sling (21) from the MDC door hoisting lug (30).
H. Close-Up
(1)Check that working areas are clear of tools and materials.
(2)De-energize aircraft electrical network and disconnect the electrical
ground power unit (Ref. 24-41-00, P. Block 301).
(3)Remove access platform(s).
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A300/Some A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Doors

Door Warnings and ECAM Activation - General Description
General Description Upper Cargo Door

The door warning system electrically monitors the condition, that is, "open/not
locked" and "closed/locked" positions of the following doors:
MAIN DECK, FWD, AFT and BULK Cargo Compartment Doors

A residual pressure warning system is also installed in the MAIN DECK Cargo
Compartment Doors.
Incorporated in each door are warning switches which are open when the door is
opened or unlocked. Displays are provided for the flight crew on the cockpit
center pedestal. These comprise two MASTER CAUTION pushbutton switches,
two Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) and a selection control panel, all of which form
part of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) system.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The MAIN DECK Cargo Compartment Door is monitored by two switches

indicating "door open" and "door not locked":
The residual pressure warning light installed in the outside operation panel
1331VU and inside operation panel 1329VU of the MAIN DECK Cargo (MDC)
door is in the form of a red light. If this light illuminates, the MDC door can not be
opened until the differential pressure between MDC compartment and aircraft
environment is equal.
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Some A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Doors

Door Warnings and ECAM Activation - General Description
General Description Upper Cargo Door

The door warning system electrically monitors the condition, that is, "open/not
locked" and "closed/locked" positions of the following doors:
MAIN DECK, FWD, AFT and BULK Cargo Compartment Doors

A residual pressure warning system is also installed in the MAIN DECK Cargo
Compartment Doors.
Incorporated in each door are warning switches which are open when the door is
opened or unlocked. Displays are provided for the flight crew on the cockpit
center pedestal. These comprise two MASTER CAUTION pushbutton switches,
two Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) and a selection control panel, all of which form
part of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) system.
MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The MAIN DECK Cargo Compartment Door is monitored by two switches

indicating "door open" and "door not locked":
The residual pressure warning light installed in the outside operation panel
1331VU and inside operation panel 1329VU of the MAIN DECK Cargo (MDC)
door is in the form of a red light. If this light illuminates, the MDC door can not be
opened until the differential pressure between MDC compartment and aircraft
environment is equal.
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A300/A310 Courier (Passenger/PAX) / Crew and Cargo Compartment Doors - General

Access to the various compartments of the aircraft can be gained

Cargo Compartment Doors

Before any door in the pressurized area is to be opened from outside or

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

A300/A310 Courier (Passenger/PAX) / Crew and Cargo Compartment Doors

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

A310 Courier (Passenger/PAX)/Crew and Cargo Compartment Doors - General

Cargo Compartment Doors

Two Courier Passenger/Crew Doors (L1/R1), one on each side, are

The L3/R3 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors (Emergency Exit Doors) have

The L2/R2 Passenger/Crew Doors, are also deactivated, undergo

The Airbus Freighter Configuration utilizes the previous Passenger

Passenger Compartment Emergency Exit Doors (L2/R2)

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

The Main Deck Cargo Compartment (MDCC) is accessible through the

A310 Passenger (PAX)/Courier/Deactivated L/R Doors 2 and 3/and Cargo

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

A300/A310 Exterior Doors - Operation Limitation

The emergency power system on the L1/R1 courier passenger/crew

WARNING: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED

NOTE: In following limitations, door operation is defined as opening,

The courier passenger/crew doors can be operated in normal conditions

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

A300/A310 Exterior Doors - Operation Limitations

MDCC Door Gusting up to 40 (forty) knots

FWD and AFT Cargo Doors Gusting up to 60 (sixty) knots

BULK Cargo Door Inward OpeningNO wind operational limitations

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

A300 Maintenance and Service Doors

- Equipment Compartment Access (312AR)

For maintaining and servicing the various systems, compartments and

doors and panels are as follows:

MTT M540000/R3.4 16AUG01

A300 Maintenance and Service Doors - Location

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Maintenance and Service Doors

doors and panels are as follows:

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Ground Electrical Power Receptacle (121EL)

A310 Maintenance and Service Doors - Location

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A300/A310 Landing Gear Doors - Location Description

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A300/A310 Landing Gear Doors - Location

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A300/A310 Fixed Interior Doors - Location Description

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A300/A310 Fixed Interior Doors - Location

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A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors Door Suspension - Component Location

Door Damper and Emergency Operation Cylinder

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A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors Door Suspension - Component Location

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Door Locking Mechanism

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ROD BETWEEN TWIN

A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors

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A300/A310 L1/R1 Courier Passenger/Crew Doors - Emergency

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