A340 500/600 Airbus: Structures 51 57

Airbus
A340−500/600
Differences to A330/A340−200/300 Rev.-ID: 1
ATA 51−57
Author: ShM
For Training Purposes Only
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Structures
EASA Part-66
B1/B2
A346 51−57 B12/D-23

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ATA 51..57
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EASA Part-66
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STRUCTURES A340−500/600
GENERAL
51−00
ATA 51−57 STRUCTURES

FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 ATA DOC Page 1

STRUCTURE A340−500/600
GENERAL
51−00
ATA 51 STRUCTURES
51−00 GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Aircraft Structure is divided down into six ATA chapters:
S ATA 52 − Doors
S ATA 53 − Fuselage
S ATA 54 − Pylons/Nacelles
S ATA 55 − Stabilizers
S ATA 56 − Windows
S ATA 57 − Wings
FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 01|51|STR GEN|L1|B2 Page 2

GENERAL
51−00
ATA 55
STABILIZERS
ATA 57
WINGS
ATA 56
WINDOWS
ATA 53
FUSELAGE
SAME FOR A340−500

ATA 54
NACELLE/PYLONS
ATA 52
DOORS
Figure 1 Structure Breakdown

GENERAL
51−00
Composite Structure
The illustration shows the main application of composite materials on
A340−600.
The A340−500 has the same composite applications.

GENERAL
51−00
CFRP - Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic
GFRP - Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic

REAR
QFRP - Quartz Fiber Reinforced Plastic PRESSURE
BULKHEAD STABILIZERS
Hybrid (CFRP + GFRP)
AILERONS
TE PANELS
SPOILERS
PYLON
SECONDARY
STRUCTURE
OUTB FLAP
FLOOR
PANELS BELLY FAIRING
HYBRID (CFRP + GFRP)
ENGINE
FUSELAGE
CLG DOORS COWLINGS
KEEL BEAM
CFRP
MLG DOORS
RADOME NLG DOORS MLG LEG

FAIRING DOORS
Figure 2 Composite Structure Location

FUSELAGE A340−500/600
GENERAL
53−00
ATA 53 FUSELAGE
53−00 FUSELAGE GENERAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General
The fuselage is a semi−monocoque structure.
Light alloy circular frames and longitudinal stringers support and strengthen the
main fuselage skin.
The fuselage is made of separate assemblies which are riveted together.
Frames 18, 38, 54 and 80 make the joints for the assemblies.
The cabin floor structure divides the fuselage into two areas, the main deck
and the lower deck. The main deck includes the cockpit and the cabin. The
lower deck includes the avionics compartments, the landing gear bays and the
FWD, AFT and BULK cargo−compartments. Support struts and crossbeams
support the cabin floor structure.
Pressure bulkheads separate the pressurized areas of the fuselage from the
areas which are not pressurized.
The cockpit, the cabin, the avionics compartment and the cargo−compartments
are pressurized.
The radome, the wing center box, the landing gear bays, the belly fairing and
the cone/rear fuselage are not pressurized.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 02|53|FUSE GEN|L1 Page 6

GENERAL
53−00
UNPRESSURIZED AREA PRESSURIZED AREA

FR80/82
FR1
FR40 FR53.2
FR17
FR11
1067
1208
1256
1446
1658
1870
2294
1161
1305
2082
2506
2718
2930
3142
3354
3567
3779
3992
4204
4310
4523
5159
6223
6647
7124
7334
7623
4735
4947
5372
5585
5798
6011
6435
6882
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7821
904
815
995
1019
1115
1184
1232
1340
1552
1764
1976
2188
2400
2612
2824
3036
3248
3673
3886
4098
1281
3461
7717
4416
4629
5266
5905
6117
6329
6760
7003
7229
7432
7921
5053
5478
5692
6541
4841
766
858
949
STA
3 7 10A1213B14B15B
16A2 0 2 4 2 6 . 2 2 8 32 36 3 7 . 3 3 7 . 7 37.11 38 3 9 . 2 4 0 . 3 41 45 47 51 5 3 . 2 5 3 . 6 54 5 6 . 2 5 6 . 6 5 7 . 3 60 64 68 72 76 80 86 90 93 97
FR 1 5 9 11 1 31414C15C1 8 2 2 2 6 2 6 . 4 30 34 37.1 3 7 . 5 3 7 . 9 3 7 . 1 3 39 40.1 4 0 . 5 43 49 53 5 3 . 4 5 3 . 8 56 5 6 . 4 57.1 58 62 66 70 74 78 84 88 91 95 99
FR 2 6 1012A14 1 5 16 17 21 2 5 2 6 . 3 2 9 33 37 3 7 . 4 3 7 . 8 3 7 . 1 238.1 40 4 0 . 4 42 48 52 5 3 . 3 5 3 . 7 55 5 6 . 3 57 5 7 . 4 61 65 69 73 77 83 87 94 98
4 8 11A13A14A15A16A1 9 2 3 26.1 27 31 35 3 7 . 2 3 7 . 63 7 . 1 03 7 . 1 439.1 4 0 . 2 4 0 . 6 44 46 50 53.1 5 3 . 5 5 3 . 9 56.1 5 6 . 5 5 7 . 2 59 63 67 71 75 79 85 89 92 96 100
4576
4788
5000
5638
6276
6488
6700
7176
7387
7578
7766
4363
5213
5425
5852
6064
6942
STA
1163
1212
1260
1499
1923
2347
2559
1091
1315
1711
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2983
3195
3408
3620
3833
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2771
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972
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4682
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5106
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7876
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1043
1139
1187
1236
1285
1393
1605
1817
2029
2453
2665
2241
2877
3089
3514
3726
3939
3301
4151
836
Figure 3 Fuselage Frames

GENERAL
53−00
Fuselage Main Parts
The fuselage is divided into five main parts:
S the nose forward fuselage,
S the forward fuselage,
S the center fuselage,
S the rear fuselage and,
S the cone/rear fuselage.

GENERAL
53−00
FR38
FWD FUSELAGE
53−20−00
FR80/82
(SECTIONS 13/14/14B) REAR FUSELAGE
NOSE FWD FUSELAGE
53−40−00
53−10−00
(SECTIONS 16/17/18)
(SECTIONS 11/12)
FR18
FR18
FR54
FR1 FR54
A340−600
only
A346 only A340−500
only
FR100
FR38
FR91
CTR FUSELAGE FR91
53−30−00
(SECTION 15) REAR/CONE FUSELAGE
53−50−00
(SECTIONS 19/19−1)
BELLY FR80/82
CTR WING BOX
57−10−00 FAIRING
(SECTION 21)
Figure 4 Fuselage General Arrangement

NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE
53−10
53−10 NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
General
The nose forward fuselage includes the section 11, in between frame 1 and 10
and the section 12, from frame 10 to frame 18.
The lower skin panel extends up to frame 19.
The pressurized zone extends from frame 1 to frame 18.
The unpressurized zones are the radome located at the forward end of frame
1, the nose landing gear bay between frame 10A and frame 17 and the
external power receptacle housing.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 03|NFwdF|L3 Page 10

53−10
FR1 FR10 FR18

SECTION 11 SECTION 12
RADOME
FR19
FORWARD PRESSURE
BULKHEAD EXTERNAL POWER
FR10A RECEPTACLE HOUSING
FR17
NOSE LANDING
GEAR BAY
Figure 5 Nose Forward Fuselage

53−10
Upper Structure
The upper structure between FR1 and FR10 includes the forward pressure
bulkhead, the flight deck floor structure, the skin panels, closed frames such as
the windshield frames and open frames at the level of openings for the
windshields and side windows.
The upper structure between FR10 and FR18 forms the forward section of the
passenger cabin.
It includes the cabin floor structure, the skin panels, closed frames such as the
passenger/crew door frames and open frames at the level of openings for the
passenger/crew doors.

53−10
FORWARD UPPER PART REAR UPPER PART
WINDSHIELD
FRAMES
FR18
FR10
FWD PRESSURE
BULKHEAD
FR10
DOOR
FRAMES
CABIN FLOOR
COCKPIT FLOOR STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE
FR1 SIDE SKIN PANELS
FRAME
Figure 6 Nose Forward Fuselage − Upper Structure

53−10
Bottom Structure
The bottom structure between FR0 and FR19 houses the nose landing gear
bay from FR10A to FR17 made of machined panels reinforced by riveted
members at frame locations.
It also includes a jacking adapter located at FR10, the avionics compartment
access door and, the external power receptacle housing.
The nose landing gear bay is reinforced by lateral struts at the level of frames
12A, 14 and 15A.

53−10
NOSE JACK
ADAPTER
SUPPORT STRUTS
FR17
FR10A
MACHINED
MEMBERS
FR1
FR10A
CFRP SANDWICH FR12A FR14 FR15A
FR17
FR19
NLG DOORS
NLG BAY
EXTERNAL POWER
CFRP: CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC RECEPTACLE HOUSING
Figure 7 Nose Forward Fuselage − Bottom Structure
53−20
53−20 NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE

General
The forward fuselage is divided into three main sections 13, 14 and 14B going
from frame 18 to frame 38. The section 14 is ten frames longer on the
A340−600 than on the A340−500. The sections 13 and 14B are similar.
The upper part of the fuselage assembly contains the forward section of the
passenger cabin, and the forward−mid passenger door. The lower part of the
fuselage assembly contains the forward cargo compartment and the forward
cargo compartment door.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 04|FwdF|L3 Page 16

53−20
PASSENGER
DOOR CUTOUT
(FR37.7A TO 37.10A)
FWD CARGO
DOOR CUTOUT
340−600
+10 Frame Bays
Figure 8 Forward Fuselage Section 13/14

53−20
A340−600 HGW (High Gross Weight)
On the A340−600 HGW (High Gross Weight), skin panels with welded stringers
have been introduced in the lower shell of sections 13, 14 and 14B. Structural
minimum provisions are installed in section 14B for the ACT (Additional Center
Tank).

53−20
A340−600 HGW FORWARD

FUSELAGE - SECTION 13/14
RIVETED STRINGERS
WELDED STRINGERS
Figure 9 FWD Fuselage Section 13/14 A340−600 HGW

53−20
Typical Fuselage Structure
The structure is of conventional design with skin panels, frames and stringers.
The cabin floor structure is made of floor panels supported by seat rails and
cross beams.
The floor structure of the cargo compartment is made of crossbeams attached
to the frames and supported by struts. The roller tracks are attached to the
crossbeams.
The Carbon fiber struts which are supporting the cabin floor structure are
attached to the crossbeams and to the frames.

53−20
TYPICAL SKIN, FRAME, STRINGER ATTACHMENT CABIN FLOOR

WINDOW CROSSBEAM
FRAMES FRAME
STRINGER
FRAMES
SKIN CROSSBEAM
SEAT TRACK
STRINGER
SKIN
CLEAT
CARBON FIBER
SUPPORT STRUTS
CROSSBEAM
CARBON FIBER
SUPPORT STRUTS SUPPORT STRUTS
ROLLER TRACKS
On A340−500/600 HGW (High Gross Weight) welded or riveted stringers depending on areas SKIN FUSELAGE FRAME
Figure 10 Typical FWD Fuselage Structure

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
53−30 CENTER FUSELAGE

General
The center fuselage section extends from FR38 to FR54 (4 frame bays are
added compared to the basic A340−300). It comprises the overwing
emergency exit doors between frames 41A and 42A on the A340−600 and the
emergency exit doors between frames 53.5 and 53.6A on the A340−500.
The A340−500 is fitted with an additional RCT (Rear Center Tank), located in
the bilge area between frames 53.2 and 53.7.
The pressurized zones extend from FR38 to FR54 in the upper fuselage and
from FR38 to FR40 and FR53.2 to FR54 in the lower fuselage.
The unpressurized zones extend from FR40 to FR53.2 in the lower fuselage.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 05|CTR FUSE|L3 Page 22

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
EMERGENCY EXIT
A340−500
REAR CENTER
TANK (RCT)
OVERWING
EMERG EXIT
A340−600
Figure 11 Center Fuselage Section 15 Layout

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
Center Fuselage Structural Arrangement
The center fuselage structure can be divided into the upper part and lower part.
The upper fuselage section includes the forward upper shell and the aft upper
shell.
The lower fuselage section includes the forward lower shell, the aft lower shell
and, also integrates the center wing box.
The lower fuselage also includes the carbon fiber keel beam, the aft pressure
bulkhead formed by the lower part of the frame 53.2, the pressure floor above
the main landing gear bay and the floor structure.

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
FR45
FR45
AFT UPR SHELL
FWD UPR SHELL

FR54
A340−600
FR38
FLOOR
STRUCTURE BULKHEAD
FR47
CENTER AFT LWR SHELL FR53.2

WING BOX
MLG BAY
FR40 AREA
CLG
ATTACHMENT
CFRP KEEL BEAM
FWD LWR SHELL
PORTAL PRESSURE
FRAMES FLOOR
Figure 12 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − Structural Arrangement

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
A340−500 Rear Center Tank
The A340−500 is fitted with an additional RCT (Rear Center Tank).
This is an integral structural tank located between the lower frame
parts 53.2 and 53.7.
The internal structure is achieved by Carbon fiber rods.

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
CENTER FUSELAGE - SECTION 15 A340−500 RCT INNER STRUCTURE
INTERNAL
CFRP RODS
38 53.2 53.7 54
CTR GEAR
MLG BAY
ATTACHM.
53.2 53.7 54
View - A FR53.7
Figure 13 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − A340−500 RCT

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
Carbon Fiber Keel Beam
The keel beam is located outside the fuselage and inside the belly fairing. It
extends from frame 38.1 to frame 53.8 and mainly supports the landing gear
bearings, the Center Line Gear and the Main Landing Gear door actuator
fittings.
The keel beam is made of two panels and two spars in carbon fiber and 30 ribs
(twenty two in carbon fiber, six in titanium and two in light alloy).
It also includes a rectangular metallic torque−box which is composed of two
panels, two spars and four ribs and fittings made of light alloy.

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
UPPER SPARS
(CFRP, SOLID LAMINATES)
TORQUE-BOX,
RIBS, PANELS
(AL.ALLOY)
FR53.8 FR38.1
LOWER SPARS
(CFRP, SOLID LAMINATES)
RIBS
(2 AL.ALLOY, 6 TI.ALLOY, 22 CFRP)
INTERNAL PANELS
(CFRP, SOLID LAMINATES) EXTERNAL PANELS
(CFRP PANELS LAMINATES)
TI: TITANUM
AL: ALUMINIUM
CFRP: CARBON FIBER
REINFORCED PLASTIC
Figure 14 CTR Fuselage Section 15 Carbon − Fiber Keel Beam

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
Belly Fairing
The belly fairing includes a substructure made of light alloy frames and webs
which are attached to the fuselage via fittings and rods. This substructure
supports the panels made of composite materials.
The belly fairing also incorporates the landing gear doors, external access
panels and access doors for maintenance.

CENTER FUSELAGE
53−30
VIEW– A
SUB-STRUCTURE
(AL.ALLOY)
A
FR53.8
CFRP/GFRP SANDWICH PANELS/DOORS
FR39.1
Figure 15 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − Belly Fairing

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
53−40 REAR FUSELAGE

General
The rear fuselage assembly is a pressurized area, which extends from frame
54 to frame 80 and contains sections 16, 17 and 18.
The A340−600 and −500 rear fuselage are respectively, 6 frame bays and 2
frame bays longer than the A340−300.
The structure of this section is of the same basic design as the forward
fuselage.
The upper part of the fuselage assembly contains the aft section of the
passenger cabin.
Aft mid passenger doors are installed between frames 56.1and 56.3A, on the
left and right hand sides, on the A340−600 only.
The aft passenger doors are installed between frames 73 and 76, left and right
hand sides.
The lower part of the fuselage assembly contains the aft cargo compartment
and the aft cargo−compartment door, installed on the right hand side of the
fuselage between frames 59 and 65. This section is also fitted with a bulk
cargo compartment and a bulk cargo door, installed on the right hand side of
the fuselage between frames 67 and 69.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 06|REAR F|L3 Page 32

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
DORSAL FIN
FR72
(GFRP SANDWICH)
+2 FRAME BAYS
FR58 FR80/82
FR72
FR54 A340−500
FR58
A340−600
56.7
56.5
56.3 56.6
56.1 56.4 FR54
55 56.2
FLOOR 56 MAIN STRUCTURE
SUPPORT
STRUTS 57.4
57.3
57.1 57.2
CABIN FLOOR 57
PANELS
56.6
56.4 +6 FRAME BAYS
56.3A 56.5
56
56.2
55 56.1
BELLY FAIRING
Figure 16 Rear Fuselage
REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
Cone/Rear Fuselage
The cone/rear fuselage assembly is an unpressurized area, which extends
from frame 80/82 to frame 100. The upper skin panels of frame 78 are also
part of the assembly.
The section 19 located between frames 80/82 and 91, contains the rear
pressure bulkhead installed on the frame part 80/82, the attachment fittings for
the vertical stabilizer, the attachment structure for the horizontal stabilizer. Four
attachment fittings for the tail cone are located on frame 91.
The tail cone extends from frame 92 to 100.

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
VERTICAL STABILIZER
FRAMES
ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
FR100
TAIL CONE
SKIN PANELS
ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
FR91
THS
ATTACHMENT
STRUCTURE
REAR
PRESSURE
BULKHEAD
FR78
FR80/82
Figure 17 Rear Fuselage Cone

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
Rear Pressure Bulkhead
The rear pressure bulkhead installed on frame 80/82, separates the
pressurized rear fuselage from the cone/rear fuselage, which is not
pressurized. It is a monolithic composite panel, which is made from Carbon
Fiber.
Nine foam laminate stiffeners are integrated on its front face. The bulkhead is
attached to the inside of the fuselage with 12 titanium rim angles.

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
PRESSURE BULKHEAD
(SKIN AND INTEGRATED STIFFENERS,
CFRP, SOLID LAMINATE)
FR80/82
RIM ANGLES
(TI-ALLOY)
CFRP BULKHEAD
FR80/82 REF
Figure 18 Rear Pressure Bulkhead

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
Vertical Stabilizer Attachment Fittings
The vertical stabilizer attachment fittings are machined from aluminum alloy
forgings.

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
VERTICAL STABILIZER
ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
SIDE LOAD
FITTING
VERTICAL STABILIZER
ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
FR87
FR86
SIDE LOAD FR85

FITTING SIDE LOAD
FITTING
FR84
FR80/82
FAIRING FR79
ATTACHMENT
FITTINGS FR78
Figure 19 Vertical Stabilizer Attachment Fittings

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
THS Attachment Fittings
Attachment lugs for the THS (Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer) rear attachment
fittings are installed on the left and right hand sides of the upper and lower
frame sections of frame 91.
The upper and lower parts of frame 91 are integrally machined from aluminum
alloy.
The links are monolithic composite parts, made from CFRP (Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Plastic).

REAR FUSELAGE
53−40
FR91
ATTACHMENT
LUGS
LINK FITTINGS
Figure 20 THS Attachment Fittings

PYLONS/NACELLES A340−500/600
GENERAL
54−00
ATA 54 PYLONS/NACELLES
54−00 GENERAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General
The function of the engine pylons installed under each outer wing is:
S to support the power plant,
S to transmit the engine thrust to the aircraft,
S to enable the routing and attachment of all the systems connected to the
engine (electrical wiring, hydraulic, bleed air and fuel lines).
The pylon is divided into a primary structure which is the pylon box, and
secondary structures which are the forward and the aft fairings and the pylon to
wing center fillets.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 07|54|PYLON GEN|L1 Page 42

GENERAL
54−00
PYLON TO WING
CENTER FILLETS
FORWARD SECONDARY
STRUCTURE
AFT SECONDARY
STRUCTURE
PRIMARY
STRUCTURE BOX
FILLETS
Figure 21 Nacelle/Pylon General

FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 07|54|PYLON GEN|L1 Page 43
PYLONS
54−50
54−50 PYLONS
Pylon Box
The pylon box is the primary structure. It supports the engine at two points and
is attached to the wing at two points.
The engine thrust is transmitted to the wing via the spigot fitting.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 08|PYLON DESC|L3 Page 44

PYLONS
54−50
PYLON TO WING AFT UPPER SPAR

ATTACH FITTINGS
FWD UPPER SPAR

LOWER
SPAR
SIDE
PANELS
RIBS
WING LUGS
LINK
FITTINGS SPIGOTT BEARING
SPIGOTT FITTING
(WING SIDE)
PYLON
LUGS
PYLON TO ENGINE
ATTACH FITTINGS
Figure 22 Pylon Box

FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 08|PYLON DESC|L3 Page 45
STABILIZERS A340−500/600
GENERAL
55−00
ATA 55 STABILIZERS
55−00 STABILIZERS GENERAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General
Stabilizers are composed of the THS (Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer), the
elevators, the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 09|55|STABI GEN|L1 Page 46

GENERAL
55−00
VERTICAL STABILIZER
RUDDER
ELEVATORS
TRIMMABLE
HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
Figure 23 Stabilizers Layout

FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 09|55|STABI GEN|L1 Page 47
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
55−10
55−10 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

General
The THS main structure is composed of the spar boxes (LH and RH), the
center joint, the leading edge, the trailing edge and, the attachment fittings.
The spar boxes are the primary structure of the horizontal stabilizer and
support all other components.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 10|STABI DESC|L3 Page 48

55−10
TRAILING EDGE PANELS
RH SPARBOX
ATTACHMENT
FITTINGS
LH SPAR BOX
CENTER
JOINT
TRAILING EDGE RIBS AND
ELEVATOR HINGE ARMS
ATTACHMENT
FITTINGS
TIP
LEADING EDGE
Figure 24 THS (Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer)
55−10
THS Spar Box
The complete spar box assembly has the left−hand side and right−hand side
boxes and the center joint.
Each spar box includes;
S upper and lower skin panels,
S a front spar,
S a rear spar and twenty ribs (from rib 2 to rib 21).
The front spar has two sections;
S the front spar I, from rib 2 to rib 10 and,
S the front spar II, from rib 10 to rib 21.
The upper and lower skin shells are of carbon fiber monolithic type with
integrated « T » shape stringers.
The lower skin shell has twelve manholes to get access to the fuel tank.
The manhole covers are made from GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic)
and have a protective plate made from aluminum alloy.
Screws attach the manhole covers to the lower skin panel.

55−10
UPPER SKIN PANEL WITH

INTEGRATED STRINGERS (CFRP)
REAR SPAR (CFRP)
RIBS (16 CFRP/5 AL-ALLOY)
FRONT SPAR (CFRP)

FUEL TANK ACCESS HOLE
FRONT SPAR (CFRP)
BOTTOM SKIN PANEL WITH INTEGRATED

STRINGERS (CFRP)
ACCESS DOORS
(GFRP THERMOPLASTIC &
STRINGERS AL-ALLOY PROTECTIVE PLATE)
SKIN
CFRP: CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC
GFRP: GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC
Figure 25 THS Spar Box

55−10
HGW (High Gross Weight)
On the A340−500/600 HGW (High Gross Weight), the bottom skin panel has
seventeen manholes to get access to the fuel tank.

55−10
LH ELEVATOR
CENTER JOINT
FIVE ADDITIONAL MANHOLES ON EACH SPAR BOX

LH SPAR BOX RIB20 RIB17 RH SPAR BOX
LH ELEVATOR RH ELEVATOR ACCESS DOORS (GFRP THERMOPLASTIC

WITH AL.ALLOY PROTECTIVE PLATES)
Figure 26 HGW THS Spar Box
55−10
THS Main Support Fittings
The front spar joint has a front support fitting and a screw jack fitting.
The front support fitting is a forged component made from aluminium alloy, and
attaches the LH side and RH side front spars.
The front spar joint connects the THS to the trim actuator.
The rear spar joint plate is a forged component made from aluminium alloy,
and attaches the LH side and RH side rear spars.
The rear spars also have the LH and RH sides aft attachment fittings for the
installation of the horizontal stabilizer.

55−10
UPR ATTACHMENT FITTING

A
View – A
LWR ATTACHMENT
FITTING
B
SIDE LOAD
FITTING
FRONT SUPPORT
FITTING (AL-ALLOY)
LH THS SUPPORT FITTINGS REAR SPAR JOINT

(AL-ALLOY) (AL-ALLOY)
View – B
TRIM ACTUATOR
SCREW JACK FITTING
(AL-ALLOY)
Figure 27 THS Spar Box − THS Main Support Fittings

55−10
THS Elevator Attachment Fittings
Each rear spar bears the eight elevator hinge arms and two fittings for the
attachment of the elevator servocontrol actuators.

55−10
View – A
HINGE ARM 1
ACTUATOR ACTUATOR
HINGE ARM 2 FITTING 2 FITTING 1
HINGE ARM 3
A
ELEVATOR HINGE ARM 4
HINGE ARM 5
WEB CFRP
HINGE ARM 6
ALU FITTING END
HINGE ARM 7
HINGE ARM 8
DIAGONAL BAR
Figure 28 THS Spar Box − THS Elevator Attachment Fittings

55−10
THS Leading Edge
The leading edge is the aerodynamic shape at the front of the
THS (Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer).
On each side of the THS centerline, the THS leading edge includes: Six carbon
fiber leading edge ribs, one outboard leading edge section, four center leading
edge sections and one inboard leading edge section.
Each leading edge rib has anchor nuts providing the installation of the leading
edge sections.
Each leading edge section is a full component which includes upper and lower
panels, D−nose skin, diagonal and auxiliary spars.
The upper and lower panels are of sandwich construction with carbon fiber
skins and honeycomb core.
The diagonal spars, auxiliary spars and D−nose skin are made from aluminum
alloy.

55−10
UPPER PANEL
View – A (CFRP, SANDWICH)
SEAL
INB LE
AUX SPAR
(AL-ALLOY)
D-NOSE
(AL-ALLOY)
A
RIB 1 LWR PANEL DIAGONAL SPAR RIB 1
(CFRP, SOLID LAMINATE) (CFRP, SANDWICH) (AL-ALLOY)
CTR LE 1
RIB 2
CTR LE 2
RIB 3
OUTB LE
CTR LE 3
RIB 6
RIB 4
CTR LE 4
RIB 5
Figure 29 THS Leading Edge

55−10
THS Tip
Each THS tip is a riveted assembly which includes skin panels, a front and a
rear spar, auxiliary spars and ribs.
All these parts are made from aluminium alloy.

55−10
SKIN PANELS
(AL-ALLOY)
REAR SPAR
(AL-ALLOY)
FRONT SPAR RIBS

(AL-ALLOY) (AL-ALLOY)
RIBS
(AL-ALLOY)
AUX. SPARS
(AL-ALLOY)
Figure 30 THS Tip

ELEVATORS
55−20
55−20 ELEVATORS
General
Each elevator box is made of carbon fiber top and bottom skin panels which
include co−bonded carbon fiber ”T” shape stringers, a carbon fiber front spar
and 19 ribs.
The 10 ribs in the continuity of the fittings are made from aluminum alloy. The
outboard closing rib is also made from aluminum alloy.
The remaining 8 current ribs are made from carbon fiber solid laminates. Each
elevator is also fitted with 8 hinge support fittings and 2 actuator fittings both
being mage from aluminum alloy.
The upper leading edge is formed by the upper skin panel forward rounded
edge. The lower leading edge is composed of carbon fiber panels. The leading
edge is supported by carbon fiber ribs.
For lightning strike protection, trailing edge is formed by an aluminum alloy
profile.
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ELEVATORS
55−20
OUTBOARD CLOSING RIB
UPPER LEADING EDGE PANELS

(CFRP, SOLID LAMINATE)
FRONT SPAR
(CFRP)
TYPICAL INTERNAL RIBS LEADING EDGE RIBS

(8 CFRP, SOLID LAMINATE, 11 AL) (CFRP, SOLID LAMINATE)
TRAILING EDGE PROFILE

(AL-ALLOY)
HINGE FITTINGS
HINGE FITTINGS
TOP & BOTTOM SKIN PANELS (AL-ALLOY)
WITH STRINGERS
ACTUATOR FITTINGS
(AL-ALLOY)
INBOARD END CAP ACTUATOR FITTINGS
Figure 31 Elevators
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STABILIZER A340−500/600
VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
55−30 VERTICAL STABILIZER

General
The vertical stabilizer is attached to the top of the rear fuselage. It supports the
rudder which is operated by three servo control units.
The HF (High Frequency) antenna and the VOR (VHF (Very High Frequency)
Omnibearing Range) antenna are also attached to it.
The main components of the vertical stabilizer are the:
S Spar Box
S Leading Edge
S Trailing Edge and its Structure
S Tip
S Attachment Fittings
S Fairing
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 12|VERT STABI|L3 Page 64

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
TIP
VERTICAL STABILIZER
RUDDER
ATTACHMENT
FITTINGS
TRAILING EDGE
STRUCTURE
LEADING EDGE
TRAILING EDGE
SPAR BOX PANELS
FAIRING
Figure 32 Vertical Stabilizer Components

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
Spar Box
The spar box is the primary structural component of the vertical stabilizer. All
the other components of the vertical stabilizer are attached to it.
The spar box is made of:
S a front spar,
S a center and a rear spar,
S ribs and the side panels with co−bonded « T » shape stringers.
The side panels also integrate the carbon fiber main attachment lugs.

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
SPAR BOX INTERNAL STRUCTURE
FRONT
SPAR
RIBS
SPAR BOX
SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL WITH
CO-BONDED
STRINGERS
MAIN ATTACHMENT LUGS
CENTER SPAR
BOTTOM END REAR SPAR
BOTTOM
CLOSING RIB
RIBS
CENTER SPAR
Figure 33 Vertical Stabilizer Spar Box
VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
Rudder Attachment Fittings
The eight rudder hinge arms and the three actuator hinge fittings are made
from aluminum alloy and attached to the spar box rear spar.

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
RIB 5 RIB 6 RIB 7

SIDE PANEL
RUDDER
SUPPORT STRUT
RIB 13 HINGE ARM 8
RIB 12
HINGE ARM 7
RIB 11
RIB 10
REAR SPAR RIB 8

HINGE ARM 5 HINGE ARM 6
ACTUATOR HINGE RIB 7
HINGE ARM 4
FITTINGS
RIB 6
HINGE ARM 3
RIB 5
HINGE ARM 2
TYPICAL HINGE ARM
RIB 4
HINGE ARM 1
Figure 34 Rudder Attachment Fittings

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
Leading Edge
The vertical stabilizer leading edge has four removable sections. They are
attached to the foward edge of the spar box side panels and to the leading
edge ribs. The lower section gives access to the HF (High Frequency) antenna.
The four sections give an aerodynamic shape to the front of the vertical
stabilizer.
The four sections are made of GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic), which
are bonded to a honeycomb core. Each leading edge section has hoisting
points.
Countersunk screws attach the leading edge sections to the front spar and to
the leading edge ribs. The front areas of the leading edge sections are stronger
to make them more resistant to hail and bird impact damage. A special paint is
applied to the outer surface to prevent erosion and to help static discharge.

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
LEADING EDGE RIB 5 A

RIB 5 A
RIB 4
RIB 3
RIB 2
RIB 1
LEADING EDGE RIB 4

LEADING EDGE
RIB LOCATIONS
GFRP SKIN,
HONEYCOMB CORE
Figure 35 Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
Vertical Stabilizer Tip
The tip is the upper fairing of the vertical stabilizer. It is attached to the top of
the spar box side panels and to the front spar.
It is of sandwich construction with glass fiber skin bonded onto honeycomb
core.
An aluminum alloy strap is installed on the top for lightning strike protection.

VERTICAL STABILIZER
55−30
TIP
LIGHTNING STRIKE PROTECTION

(AL-ALLOY)
TIP FILLER
GFRP SKIN,
HONEYCOMB CORE
Figure 36 Vertical Stabilizer Tip

RUDDER
55−40
55−40 RUDDER
General
The rudder is one of the primary flight controls of the aircraft.
The main components of the rudder are the:
S Main Structure
S Leading Edge Panels and Ribs made of CFRP
S Aluminum Alloy Tip
S Eight Hinge Fittings and the three Actuator Fittings
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 13|RUDDER|L3 Page 74

RUDDER
55−40
TIP
RUDDER
RUDDER LEADING EDGE
RUDDER HINGE FITTINGS

RUDDER MAIN STRUCTURE
Figure 37 Rudder Leading Edge

RUDDER
55−40
Rudder Main Structure
The rudder main structure is the primary structural component of the rudder.
It is composed of an assembly of two skin panels which are of sandwich
construction with carbon fiber skins, a carbon fiber front spar and a carbon fiber
rib.
All the other components of the rudder are attached to the rudder main
structure by eight hinge and three actuator fittings.

RUDDER
55−40
HINGE FITTING
A (TYPICAL)
DETAIL – A
SKIN PANELS
8
TRAILING EDGE
PROFILE
(AL-ALLOY)
HINGE FITTING NO.6
SUPPORT
HINGE FITTINGS 6 STRUT
5
SPAR CARBON
4 FIBER SOLID
ACTUATOR
FITTINGS LAMINATES
3
SKIN PANELS
1
RIB
ACTUATOR FITTING
RUDDER LEADING EDGE PANELS
(TYPICAL)
Figure 38 Rudder Main Structure

WINGS A340−500/600
GENERAL
57−00
ATA 57 WINGS
57−00 WINGS GENERAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The aircraft wing forms a continuous structure going through the fuselage
which is divided into three parts:
S Center Wing Box
S Left Outer Wing
S Right Outer Wing
FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 14|57|WINGS|L1 Page 78

WINGS A340−500/600
GENERAL
57−00
FUSELAGE
SECTION 15
OUTER WING
(LH SHOWN)
FR47
FR40
CENTER WING BOX
Figure 39 Wings General Layout

FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 14|57|WINGS|L1 Page 79
WINGS A340−500/600
CENTER WING
57−10
57−10 CENTER WING

General
The center wing box is installed in the center fuselage between the main
Frames 40 and 47 and forms an integral fuel tank.
The center wing box structure is composed of:
S the front, center and rear spars respectively located at frames 40, 41 and
47,
S upper and lower skin−panels,
S the two main frames 40 and 47,
S internal carbon−fiber rods,
S the left rib 1 and the right rib 1.
The junction between the center wing box and the outer wings is made at the
left handside and the right handside rib 1.
The access for maintenance to the center wing box is through two triangular
openings in the rear spar.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 15|WING DESC|L3 Page 80

WINGS A340−500/600
CENTER WING
57−10
FR47
FR41 UPPER SKIN PANELS
FR40
A
LOWER SKIN PANEL
CRUCIFORM FITTING
TRIFORM FITTING
FRONT SPAR RIB 1 REAR SPAR

View – A
CTR SPAR
CFRP RODS
ACCESS TO
CENTER
WING BOX
Figure 40 Center Wing Box

FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 15|WING DESC|L3 Page 81
WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
57−20 OUTER WINGS

General
Each outer wing includes:
S the main structure (wing box),
S the wing tip,
S the leading edge and leading edge devices,
S the trailing edge and trailing edge devices.
The trailing edge control surfaces are:
− the inboard flap,
− the outboard flap,
− the two ailerons,
− the six spoilers.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 16|OUT WING|L3 Page 82

WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
FITTING
MAIN STRUCTURE
LEADING EDGE &

LEADING EDGE DEVICES
INBOARD FLAP
FUEL TANK ACCESS COVERS

(LOWER SKIN PANELS)

WING TIP
OUTBOARD FLAP
SPOILERS
TRAILING EDGE &

AILERONS TRAILING EDGE DEVICES
Figure 41 Outer Wings

WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
Ribs/Spars
The front and rear spars extend from RIB1 to RIB41 and are made of three
parts:
S the inner part,
S the mid part,
S the outer part.
The front spar has joints at RIB12 and RIB26 and the rear spar has joints at
RIB9 and RIB27.
The center spar extends from RIB 1 to RIB11 and is a single unit.
The wing box has 40 ribs plus a half rib (RIB 10A) between RIB10 and RIB11.
Although the ribs are continuous between spars, the ribs 2 thru 11 are made in
two parts to enable the installation of the center spar.

WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
REAR SPAR JOINT (RIB9)
RIBS
INR REAR SPAR
CTR SPAR REAR SPAR JOINT (RIB27)
RIB 1
INNER FRONT SPAR JOINT

SPAR R12
SPAR JOINT
MID FRONT SPAR R26 OUTER OUTER REAR
FRONT SPAR SPAR
MID REAR SPAR
OUTER WING BOX RIBS
RIB 12
Figure 42 Outer Wing Box Ribs and Spars

WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
Skin Panels
The top and the bottom surfaces of the wing box are made of skin panels
machined from aluminum alloy.
There are four panels on each surface. The skin panels are stiffened by
stringers machined from aluminum alloy extrusions.
The joints between panels is achieved by aluminum alloy butt straps.

WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
PANEL 1 PANEL 2
TOP SKIN PANEL

PANEL 3
PANEL 4
TOP STRINGERS
BUTT STRAP
SKIN PANEL 2 SKIN PANEL 3
STRINGER BUTT STARP

BOTTOM SKIN PANEL
PANEL 3
PANEL 2
PANEL 1
PANEL 4
BOTTOM STRINGER
Figure 43 Outer Wing Box Skin Panels

WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
Access Holes and Covers
There are forty−five access covers installed in the bottom skin panels of the
wing box including the NACA duct door and the bursting disc panel.
All the panels close the openings that give access into the wing box.
There are fifteen non load−carrying access panels between rib 1 and rib 21 and
twenty−nine load−carrying access panels between rib 21 and rib 41.
The non load−carrying panels are clamped onto the wing skin, while the
load−carrying panels are bolted through the skin panel.

WINGS A340−500/600
OUTER WINGS
57−20
RIB 1
RIB 21
NACA DUCT PANEL
RIB 31
PANEL WITH BURST DISC
RIB 41
PANEL WING SKIN

PANEL WING SKIN
NON LOAD-CARRYING CLAMPED PANELS LOAD-CARRYING BOLTED PANELS

Figure 44 Outer Wing Box Access Holes and Covers
WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
57−40 LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY

General
The leading edge assembly is located forward of the front spar of the
wing−box. It includes the inboard and the outboard leading edge assemblies.
FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 17|LE|L3 Page 90

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
FRONT SPAR
Figure 45 Leading Edge Assembly

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
Fixed Leading Edge
The new designed inboard leading edge is composed of a new monolithic glass
fiber thermoplastic J−nose and carbon fiber blowdown panels.
The J−nose assembly includes:
S the outer skin (which makes the shape of the J−nose),
S the sub−spar (which makes the aft face of the J−nose),
S the riblets and the stringers (which are attached to the inside of the J−nose).
There are cut−outs in the bottom half of the J−nose assembly at the slat track
position.

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
LE EDGE RIBS UPPER SKIN
FRONT SPAR
STRINGERS
SUB-SPAR
J-NOSE SKIN
RIBLETS
SUB-SPAR
RIBLETS
SUB-SPAR
Figure 46 Fixed Leading Edge

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
Outboard Leading Edge
The D−nose assembly makes the front of the outboard leading edge.
Bolts attach it to the forward part of the support ribs. It is made from aluminum
alloy.
The D−nose assembly includes:
S the outer skin (which makes the shape of the D−nose),
S the sub−spar (which makes the aft face of the D−nose),
S the riblets (which are attached to the inside of the D−nose to strengthen the
structure).
There are cut−outs in the bottom half of the D−nose assembly at the slat track
position.

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
D-NOSE SKIN
LEADING EDGE RIBS
SUB-SPAR
D-NOSE SKINS
WING FRONT SPAR
SUB-SPAR
RIBLETS
Figure 47 Outboard Leading Edge

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
Slats
The wing leading edge includes 7 slats. Slats 3 and 4 have a de−icing system.
The hot−air comes from the bleed air system and is supplied through slats 3
and 4 by a telescopic duct and piccolo tubes installed in the leading edges of
the slats.
Slat 1 is supported by 4 tracks two of them being driven.
Slats 2 to 6 are supported by two tracks, both being driven.
Slat 7 is supported by 3 tracks.

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
SLAT 1
SLAT 2 SLAT 1
SLAT 3
SLAT 4 4 TRACKS
SLAT 5
SLAT 6
SLAT 7
SLATS 3 & 4
WITH DE-ICING SYSTEM
SLAT MAIN STRUCTURE
SLAT 2−6
2 TRACKS SLAT 7
3 TRACKS
SLAT MAIN STRUCTURE

SLAT MAIN STRUCTURE
Figure 48 Slats
WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
Typical Slat Construction
The slat typical structure consists of spars, track ribs, intermediate ribs, end
ribs, a hold down rib, top and bottom skins, stiffeners and the trailing edge
assembly both being made of aluminum alloy.
The trailing edge assembly is of sandwich construction with a top and bottom
skin panels made of aluminum alloy and honeycomb core.

WINGS A340−500/600
LEADING EDGE
57−40
TOP SKIN
INBOARD END RIB SPAR
STIFFENER/STRINGER TRAILING EDGE STRUCTURE

BOTTOM SKIN
TRACK RIB
INTERMEDIATE RIB
HOLD DOWN RIB TRACK RIB
LOWER GIRDER OUTBOARD END RIB
Figure 49 Typical Slat Construction

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
57−50 TRAILING EDGE

General
The fixed trailing edge is that part of the wing structure which is aft of the wing
rear spar. It is divided into three sections:
S the inner rear spar trailing edge from RIB1 to RIB9,
S the mid rear spar trailing edge from RIB9 to RIB27 and,
S the outer rear spar trailing edge from RIB27 to RIB41.
The trailing edge devices are:
S the two flaps,
S the six spoilers,
S the two ailerons.
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WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
INB FLAP
INNER REAR SPAR

OUTB FLAP TRAILING EDGE
SPOILERS
MID REAR SPAR

AILERONS TRAILING EDGE
OUTER REAR SPAR

TRAILING EDGE
Figure 50 Trailing Edge

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
Inner Spar Fixed Trailing Edge
The structure of the inner rear spar includes the:
S Shroud Box
S Overwing Panel
S Fixed Inner Shroud
S Structure between the Fixed Inner Shroud and the Fixed Outer Shroud
S Fixed Outer Shroud
S Underwing Fixed Panel

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
SHROUD BOX
TOP PANEL - INBOARD SPOILER
FIXED INNER FIXED OUTER

SHROUD BOX SHROUD SHROUD SKINS
UNDERWING
RIB 9
FIXED PANEL
OVERWING
PANEL
TE SEALS
INTERNAL STRUCTURE
FIXED INNER SHROUD
REAR SPAR
MLG ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE
FIXED OUTER SHROUD

GEAR RIB
RIBS REAR FALSE SPAR
Figure 51 Inner Spar Fixed Trailing Edge

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
Flaps
Two single−element flaps are installed on the trailing edge of the outer wing.
They are connected to each other by an interconnecting strut.
The inboard flap is installed between rib 1 and rib 11 and is supported and
driven by a fuselage track and carriage at track 1, and a wing track and
carriage at track 2.
The outboard flap is installed in between ribs 11 and 27 and is supported and
driven by three wing tracks and carriage at tracks 3 to 5.

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
INTERCONNECTING STRUT INBOARD FLAP
CUSHION SEAL
RIB 27
OUTB FLAP
OUTBOARD FLAP
RIB 11 INB FLAP
RIB 1
FLAP-TRACK SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY (FUSELAGE)
Figure 52 Flaps
WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
Inboard Flap
The inboard flap is an aluminum alloy riveted structure which includes the:
S Top and Bottom Skins
S Ribs and Stringers
S Machined Track Rib 2
S Front and Rear Spars
S Leading and Trailing Edges
A rubbing strip made of stainless steel is bonded to the outer surface of the top
skin above stringers 5 and 6.

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
LEADING EDGE MAIN STRUCTURE

SPAR, RIBS, SKIN , STRINGERS
(CONVENTIONAL AL-ALLOY STRUCTURE)
TRAILING EDGE
RUBBING STRIPS
SKIN/STRINGERS TRACK RIB 2
RIBS FRONT SPAR
REAR SPAR
Figure 53 Inboard Flap

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
Outboard Flap
The outboard flap assembly is basically composed of a main box structure,
with a leading edge and a trailing edge assembly.
Rubbing strips are bonded on the outer surface of the top skin panels. The
structure of the outboard flap is composed of top and bottom skin panels with
integrated stringers, a front and a rear spar and typical ribs, both of these parts
being made from carbon fiber composites.
The three track ribs are machined from aluminum alloy. Closing ribs are also
from aluminum alloy.
The leading edge is and assembly of carbon fiber nose ribs and nose skin.
The trailing is a bonded assembly composed of a top and bottom skins with an
honeycomb core, both made from aluminum alloy.

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
MAIN STRUCTURE
RUBBING STRIPS
TRAILING EDGE
RIB 1
(AL-ALLOY)
REAR SPAR
FRONT SPAR
RIB 3 RIB 4
RIB 5 CLOSING RIB
RIB 6
LEADING EDGE
RIB 7
NOSE RIB 2
NOSE RIB 3
NOSE RIB 4
TRACK RIB 3
NOSE RIB 5
NOSE RIB 6
CFRP TOP SKIN PANEL NOSE RIB 7
INTEGRADTED T-SHAPE STRINGERS
CFRP BOTTOM SKIN PANEL
Figure 54 Outboard Flap

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
Spoilers
There are six spoilers installed in the upper surface of the trailing edge of each
wing.
Hinge brackets attach each spoiler to the rear spar or the false rear spar.
The spoiler actuators are installed between the actuator brackets and the rear
spar or the false rear spar of the wing box.
The spoilers are of sandwich construction.
The top and bottom skins, the sides and the trailing edge profile of the spoilers
are made of carbon fiber.
They are bonded to a honeycomb core.
On the A340−500/600, the hinge brackets and the actuator bracket of the
spoiler are machined from aluminum alloy plates.
On the A340−500/600 HGW (High Gross Weight), the hinge brackets of the
spoiler remain made from aluminum alloy, and the actuator brackets are made
from CFRP and integrated.

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
TOP SKIN
SPOILER 3,4,5,6 (CFRP)
SPOILER 1
SPOILER 4 SPOILER 2 HINGE BRACKETS
SPOILER 5 SPOILER 3
SPOILER 6 ACTUATOR BRACKET

BOTTOM SKIN
(CFRP)
TOP SKIN
(CFRP) HONEYCOMB CORE
SPOILER 1 & 2
HINGE BRACKETS
ACTUATOR BRACKET
HONEYCOMB CORE
HINGE BRACKETS
BOTTOM SKIN
(CFRP)
Figure 55 Spoilers
WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
Ailerons
The ailerons are located between the rib 27 and the rib 33 for the inboard
aileron, and between the rib 33 and the rib 39 for the outboard aileron.
The box structure consists of a lower and an upper carbon fiber sandwich
panel with monolithic areas at the rib and spar attachments.
The two ailerons have a spar assembly made in two parts, a titanium part and
a molded carbon part, and rib assemblies.
Each aileron has five hinge fittings and two actuator fittings.
They are attached to the spar web and to the spar flanges and skins except for
the hinge fittings 4 and 5 of the inboard aileron, which are integrated to the
spar.
The leading edge panels are attached to the skin panel rebates.

WINGS A340−500/600
TRAILING EDGE
57−50
INBOARD AILERON
ACTUATOR FITTINGS
(AL-ALLOY)
RIBS (CFRP)
TOP/BOTTOM SKIN PANELS

RIB27
(CFRP SANDWICH/MONOLITHIC)
INB AILERON
OUTB AILERON
HINGE FITTINGS
(AL-ALLOY)
OUTBOARD AILERON LEADING EDGE PANELS
HINGE FITTINGS 4 AND 5

INTEGRATED WITHIN THE CARBON SPAR
SPAR
(TI-ALLOY)
HINGE AND ACTUATOR FITTING

(AL-ALLOY) SPAR
(CFRP)
Figure 56 Ailerons
WINDOWS A340−500/600
GENERAL
56−00
ATA 56 WINDOWS
56−00 WINDOWS GENERAL
PRESENTATION
Windows are installed at the following locations:
S Cockpit
S Cabin
S Doors
S Inspection and Observation Areas
All the windows, which are installed in pressurized areas of the fuselage
structure, are fail−safe.
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GENERAL
56−00
COCKPIT WINDOWS
CABIN WINDOWS
DOOR WINDOWS
Figure 57 Windows Overview

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COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
56−10 COCKPIT WINDOW

General Arrangement
There are two types of windows:
S Fixed Windows
S Sliding Windows
Fixed Windows
There are four fixed windows installed in the cockpit:
S 2 Windshields
S 2 Fixed Side Windows
The left and right windows are symmetrical.
These windows are mounted in a frame. This frame enables the removal and
installation of these windows from the outside.
Sliding Windows
The sliding windows are installed on a mobile frame fitted with a mechanism
which is controlled from the cockpit.
To meet the correct in flight visibility conditions required, the cockpit windows
are protected against the ice, mist and rain.
S the windshield against the ice, mist and rain,
S the side windows against the mist.
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COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
SLIDING WINDOW
WINDSHIELDS WINDSHIELDS
SLIDING WINDOW
SIDE FIXED WINDOW

SIDE FIXED WINDOW
Figure 58 Cockpit Windows Arrangement

COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
Windshields
Frame:
The windshield panels are mounted in a frame integrated into the nose
structure.
The panels are held in position by three retainers (upper, lower and front)
bolted to the outer face of the frame.
Windshield panel assembly:
The windshield panel assembly is made up of several panes of different
materials (from ext. to int.):
glass, PU (Polyurethane), glass, PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral), glass.
COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
WINDSHIELD FRAME
WINDSHIELD PANEL ASSEMBLY EXAMPLE
PANE
WEATHER SEAL PANE
OUTER FACE
WINDSHIELD
STRUCTURE
UPPER
RETAINER
FRONT RETAINER SEAL

LOWER WINDOW PANEL ASSY WINDSHIELD FRAME
RETAINER
INNER FACE
PANE
PACKER
Figure 59 Cockpit Windshields

COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
Side Fixed Windows
Frame:
The window panels are held in position on a removable frame, by a retainer.
The frame assembly is also bolted on to the aircraft frame and is sealed by a
sealing compound.
Window panel assembly:
The window panel assembly is made of several panes of different materials
(same as fixed windows).
COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
WINDOW FRAME
RETAINER
PANES
INNER FACE
WINDOW FRAME
SEAL
RETAINER
WINDOW PANEL ASSY. FUSELAGE

SKIN PANEL
OUTER FACE SEAL INNER FACE
Figure 60 Cockpit Side Fixed Windows

COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
Sliding Windows
Mobile frame:
The sliding windows are installed on a mobile frame fitted with a mechanism
which is controlled from the cockpit.
The panels are held in position by three retainers bolted to the outer face of the
frame.
Window panel assembly:
The window panel assembly is made of several panes of different materials.
COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
WINDOW PANEL ASSY
SUPPORT
RETAINER
HOUSING
WINDOW
PANEL
ASSY
SEAL
SEAL
RETAINER
FUSELAGE SKIN
WINDOW PANEL ASSEMBLY EXAMPLE
WEATHER
SEAL
SILICONE
ELASTOMER SEAL
PANE
Figure 61 Cockpit Sliding Windows

COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
SLIDING WINDOW OPERATION

Opening
Fully depressing operating handle disengages the locking pins from their
latches.
Rotation of the operating lever, aft, frees the window panel from its fixed frame
(structure).
When end of travel of the operating lever is reached, pull backwards to slide
the window panel aft.
Closing
Move lock Open assembly control lever aft (unlocking of rack).
Push operations lever forward until the panel is in position opposite its fixed
frame.
Rotation of the operating lever forward moves the panel into its frame and
engages the locking pins in their latches.
COCKPIT WINDOW
56−10
UPPER BOGIE UPPER GUIDE RAIL

CONNECTING ROD UPPER BOGIE FRAME PANEL
FWD
STRUCTURE
CONNECTING ROD
LEVER
(UNLOCKING
OF RACK)
FORWARD
LOCKING PIN FORWARD LATCH
OPERATING LEVER
LOCKING PIN CONTROL

ROD
LOWER GUIDE
LOWER GUIDE RAIL
LOCK OPEN
SYSTEM
CONNECTING ROD RACK GUIDE ROLLER

AFT LOCKING PIN
LOWER BOGIE
Figure 62 Sliding Window Mechanism

CABIN WINDOWS
56−20
56−20 CABIN WINDOWS

General
The windows are installed in window frames and make a smooth surface with
the fuselage skin.
The cabin windows are 250 mm (9.8425 in.) wide and 350 mm (13.7795 in.) in
height. They are installed in window frames which are attached to the fuselage
skin. In general, the distance between the window frames is 530 mm (20.8661
in.) .
The cabin windows are installed and removed from inside the aircraft.
Cabin Windows
The cabin windows are installed in the seating areas of the cabin.
A retainer ring, eye−bolts and nuts, hold each cabin window in a window frame.
Each window panel assembly has an inner pane and a outer pane which are
made from acrylic resin.
There is a small hole (vent hole) in the bottom part of the inner pane.
This lets the pressure between the two panes stay the same as that in the
cabin.
Cabin Dummy Windows (not shown)

In areas of the cabin where equipment and furnishings (e.g. galleys and
lavatories etc.) are located, cabin dummy windows are installed.
A retainer ring, eye−bolts and nuts, hold each cabin dummy window in a
window frame.
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CABIN WINDOWS
56−20
EYE BOLT
WINDOW FRAME
WINDOW PANEL ASSY NUT
OUTER PANE INNER PANE RETAINER RING
VENT HOLE
WINDOW
SEAL INNER PANE PANEL ASSY
SEAL
WINDOW
FRAME OUTER PANE
NUT
FUSELAGE
SKIN EYE BOLT
Figure 63 Cabin Windows Construction

CABIN WINDOWS
56−20
Door Windows Structure
The passenger/crew doors and emergency exit doors have a circular window,
which is installed in a window frame. These windows are used for inspection
and observation.
Each door window is installed near the inner handle. It is installed in a window
frame, which is attached to the outer skin of the door. A retainer ring holds the
door window in a window frame.
Each window panel assembly as an inner pane and a outer pane which are
made from acrylic resin.
There is a small hole (vent hole) in the bottom part of the inner pane.
This lets the pressure between the two panes stay the same as that in the
cabin.
CABIN WINDOWS
56−20
WINDOW FRAME
RETAINER
VENT HOLE
SEALING RING
INNER PANE
OUTER PANE
EYE BOLT AND NUT

Figure 64 Door Windows Structure
A330/340 51−57 B2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATA 51−57 STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 55−10 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
55−20 ELEVATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ATA 51 STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
55−30 VERTICAL STABILIZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
51−00 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 55−40 RUDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
ATA 53 FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
53−00 FUSELAGE GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ATA 57 WINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
57−00 WINGS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
53−10 NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 57−10 CENTER WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
53−20 NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
57−20 OUTER WINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
53−30 CENTER FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 57−40 LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
53−40 REAR FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 57−50 TRAILING EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
ATA 54 PYLONS/NACELLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
54−00 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ATA 56 WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 56−00 WINDOWS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
54−50 PYLONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 PRESENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
56−10 COCKPIT WINDOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
SLIDING WINDOW OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ATA 55 STABILIZERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
56−20 CABIN WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
55−00 STABILIZERS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Structure Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 36 Vertical Stabilizer Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 2 Composite Structure Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 37 Rudder Leading Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Figure 3 Fuselage Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figure 38 Rudder Main Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 4 Fuselage General Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Figure 39 Wings General Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 5 Nose Forward Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 40 Center Wing Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 6 Nose Forward Fuselage − Upper Structure . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 41 Outer Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Figure 7 Nose Forward Fuselage − Bottom Structure . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 42 Outer Wing Box Ribs and Spars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Figure 8 Forward Fuselage Section 13/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 43 Outer Wing Box Skin Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 9 FWD Fuselage Section 13/14 A340−600 HGW . . . . . . . 19 Figure 44 Outer Wing Box Access Holes and Covers . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 10 Typical FWD Fuselage Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Figure 45 Leading Edge Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figure 11 Center Fuselage Section 15 Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Figure 46 Fixed Leading Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure 12 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − Structural Arrangement . . 25 Figure 47 Outboard Leading Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figure 13 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − A340−500 RCT . . . . . . . . . 27 Figure 48 Slats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure 14 CTR Fuselage Section 15 Carbon − Fiber Keel Beam 29 Figure 49 Typical Slat Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure 15 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − Belly Fairing . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 50 Trailing Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure 16 Rear Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Figure 51 Inner Spar Fixed Trailing Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Figure 17 Rear Fuselage Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Figure 52 Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure 18 Rear Pressure Bulkhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Figure 53 Inboard Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Figure 19 Vertical Stabilizer Attachment Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Figure 54 Outboard Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Figure 20 THS Attachment Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure 55 Spoilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Figure 21 Nacelle/Pylon General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Figure 56 Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Figure 22 Pylon Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Figure 57 Windows Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Figure 23 Stabilizers Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Figure 58 Cockpit Windows Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Figure 24 THS (Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Figure 59 Cockpit Windshields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Figure 25 THS Spar Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Figure 60 Cockpit Side Fixed Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Figure 26 HGW THS Spar Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Figure 61 Cockpit Sliding Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Figure 27 THS Spar Box − THS Main Support Fittings . . . . . . . . . 55 Figure 62 Sliding Window Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Figure 28 THS Spar Box − THS Elevator Attachment Fittings . . . 57 Figure 63 Cabin Windows Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Figure 29 THS Leading Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Figure 64 Door Windows Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Figure 30 THS Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 31 Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 32 Vertical Stabilizer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Figure 33 Vertical Stabilizer Spar Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Figure 34 Rudder Attachment Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 35 Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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ATA 51−57 STRUCTURES

FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 ATA DOC Page 1

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SAME FOR A340−500

Figure 1 Structure Breakdown

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CFRP - Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic

GFRP - Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic

RADOME NLG DOORS MLG LEG

Figure 2 Composite Structure Location

FRA US/T ShM Jan 28, 2011 02|53|FUSE GEN|L1 Page 6

UNPRESSURIZED AREA PRESSURIZED AREA

Figure 3 Fuselage Frames

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Figure 4 Fuselage General Arrangement

53−10 NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE

FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 03|NFwdF|L3 Page 10

FR1 FR10 FR18

Figure 5 Nose Forward Fuselage

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FORWARD UPPER PART REAR UPPER PART

Figure 6 Nose Forward Fuselage − Upper Structure

FRA US/T ShM Jan 07, 2010 03|NFwdF|L3 Page 14

53−20 NOSE FORWARD FUSELAGE

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Figure 8 Forward Fuselage Section 13/14

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A340−600 HGW FORWARD

Figure 9 FWD Fuselage Section 13/14 A340−600 HGW

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TYPICAL SKIN, FRAME, STRINGER ATTACHMENT CABIN FLOOR

Figure 10 Typical FWD Fuselage Structure

53−30 CENTER FUSELAGE

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Figure 11 Center Fuselage Section 15 Layout

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FWD UPR SHELL

CENTER AFT LWR SHELL FR53.2

CFRP KEEL BEAM

FWD LWR SHELL

Figure 12 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − Structural Arrangement

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CENTER FUSELAGE - SECTION 15 A340−500 RCT INNER STRUCTURE

Figure 13 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − A340−500 RCT

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Figure 14 CTR Fuselage Section 15 Carbon − Fiber Keel Beam

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CFRP/GFRP SANDWICH PANELS/DOORS

Figure 15 CTR Fuselage Section 15 − Belly Fairing

53−40 REAR FUSELAGE

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Figure 17 Rear Fuselage Cone

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Figure 18 Rear Pressure Bulkhead