MMEL ITEMS A320F | Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

26-16-02	Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

Applicable to: -

NOTE:

Failure of a single detector in the cavity is indicated by a MAINTENANCE message on the STATUS SD Page.

Refer to item 01 SDCU MAINTENANCE Message

26-16-02-A

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
D 01.08.2026	6	0	No

Both detectors in one or more cavities may be inoperative provided that the AFT and the BULK cargo compartments are empty or do not contain flammable or combustible materials.

26-16-02	Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

Applicable to: -

NOTE:

Failure of a single detector in the cavity is indicated by a MAINTENANCE message on the STATUS SD Page.
Refer to item 01 SDCU MAINTENANCE Message
Depending on applicable regulation, smoke detection system may be required for dispatch.

26-16-02-A No flammable or combustible materials

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
D 01.08.2026	4	0	No

Both detectors in one or both cavities may be inoperative provided that the AFT and the BULK cargo compartments are empty or do not contain flammable or combustible materials.

26-16-02-C Non ETOPS flight

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
C 13.04.2026	4	0	No

(o)

Both detectors in one or both cavities may be inoperative provided that:

1)

ETOPS is not conducted, and

2)

The AFT cargo ventilation is closed.

+ Reference

(o) Refer to OpsProc Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

26-16-02-E Check of liner integrity

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
C 13.04.2026	4	0	No

(o)(m)

Both detectors in one or both cavities may be inoperative provided that:

1)

The liner integrity in the AFT and the BULK cargo compartments is checked before each flight, and

2)

The AFT cargo ventilation is closed.

+ Reference

(o) Refer to OpsProc Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

(m) AMM TASK 25-50-00-200-002

26-16-02	Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

Applicable to: -

NOTE:

The cargo smoke detection function is part of the CIDS Smoke Detection Function (CIDS-SDF).
Refer to item Smoke Detection Function (CIDS-SDF)
Failure of a single detector in the cavity is indicated by a MAINTENANCE message on the STATUS SD Page.
Refer to item 01 SDCU MAINTENANCE Message

26-16-02-A

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
D 01.08.2026	4	0	No

Both detectors in one or both cavities may be inoperative provided that the AFT and the BULK cargo compartments are empty or do not contain flammable or combustible materials.

26-16-02	Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

Applicable to: -

NOTE:

The cargo smoke detection function is part of the CIDS Smoke Detection Function (CIDS-SDF).
Refer to item Smoke Detection Function (CIDS-SDF)
Failure of a single detector in the cavity is indicated by a MAINTENANCE message on the STATUS SD Page.
Refer to item 01 SDCU MAINTENANCE Message

26-16-02-A

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
D 01.08.2026	6	0	No

Both detectors in one or more cavities may be inoperative provided that the AFT and the BULK cargo compartments are empty or do not contain flammable or combustible materials.

26-16-02	Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

Applicable to: -

NOTE:

The cargo smoke detection function is part of the CIDS Smoke Detection Function (CIDS-SDF).
Refer to item Smoke Detection Function (CIDS-SDF)
Failure of a single detector in the cavity is indicated by a MAINTENANCE message on the STATUS SD Page.
Refer to item 01 SDCU MAINTENANCE Message
Depending on applicable regulation, smoke detection system may be required for dispatch.

26-16-02-A No flammable or combustible materials

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
D 01.08.2026	4	0	No

Both detectors in one or both cavities may be inoperative provided that the AFT and the BULK cargo compartments are empty or do not contain flammable or combustible materials.

26-16-02-C Non ETOPS flight

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
C 13.04.2026	4	0	No

(o)

Both detectors in one or both cavities may be inoperative provided that:

1)

ETOPS is not conducted, and

2)

The AFT cargo ventilation is closed.

+ Reference

(o) Refer to OpsProc Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

26-16-02-E Check of liner integrity

Repair interval	Nbr installed	Nbr required	Placard
C 13.04.2026	4	0	No

(o)(m)

Both detectors in one or both cavities may be inoperative provided that:

1)

The liner integrity in the AFT and the BULK cargo compartments is checked before each flight, and

2)

The AFT cargo ventilation is closed.

+ Reference

(o) Refer to OpsProc Smoke Detector in the AFT and the BULK Cargo Compartments

(m) AMM TASK 25-50-00-200-002