Adjustment of the Aileron
TASK 27-14-00-820-001-A
Adjustment of the Aileron
1. Reason for the Job
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-14-00-861-053-A Subtask 27-14-00-865-053-A
Subtask 27-14-00-820-052-A
Subtask 27-14-00-860-065-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 06:47:10 UTC
Adjustment of the Aileron
1. Reason for the Job
NOTE: This task can contribute to fuel savings.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | RULE |
| No specific | 1 | RULER - GRADUATED |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98D27903500000 | 2 | PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.14QFB1) | Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 210 | CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD |
| 575 | AFT OUTBD SE OF WING AND TE FIXED STRUCT |
| 675 | AFT OUTBD SE OF WING AND TE FIXED STRUCT |
| 575KB, 675KB, 822 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power |
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-01 | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU |
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-02 | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2) |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the External Power |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-01 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-02 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engine 1(2) |
| TASK 27-14-00-200-001-A | Check of the Aileron Servo Control Oscillations |
| TASK 29-10-00-863-001-A | Pressurize the Green Hydraulic System with a Hydraulic Ground Power-Cart |
| TASK 29-10-00-863-003-A | Pressurize the Blue Hydraulic System with a Hydraulic Ground Power-Cart |
| TASK 29-10-00-863-003-A-01 | Pressurize the Blue Hydraulic System with the Blue Electric Pump |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-001-A | Depressurize the Green Hydraulic System |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-003-A | Depressurize the Blue Hydraulic System |
| TASK 29-23-00-863-001-A | Pressurize the Green Hydraulic System from the Yellow Hydraulic System through the PTU with the Electric Pump |
| TASK 29-23-00-864-001-A | Depressurize the Green and Yellow Hydraulic Systems after Operation of the PTU |
| TASK 31-60-00-860-001-A | EIS Start Procedure |
| TASK 31-60-00-860-002-A | EIS Stop Procedure |
Subtask 27-14-00-861-053-A Subtask 27-14-00-865-053-A
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
Subtask 27-14-00-860-064-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B11 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FCDC1/SPLY | 20CE1 | B10 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B08 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | B04 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | B03 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FCDC1/SPLY | 20CE1 | B05 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B03 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | H10 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | H09 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | PTR/SPLY | 6TW | J21 |
| 121VU | CFDS/CFDIU/SPLY | 2TW | J18 |
| 121VU | CFDS/CFDIU/BACK/UP | 8TW | J17 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FCDC2/SPLY | 20CE2 | Q20 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | PTR/SPLY | 6TW | J44 |
| 121VU | CFDS/CFDIU/SPLY | 2TW | J41 |
| 121VU | CFDS/CFDIU/BACK/UP | 8TW | J40 |
C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) On the panel 23VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(2) On the panel 24VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/ELAC2 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(3) Make sure that all the hydraulic systems are depressurized.
(4) On the center pedestal, make sure that the flap and slat control lever is in the O position.
(5) On the center pedestal, make sure that the speed brake control lever is in the RET position.
(6) Pressurize the Green and Blue hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
(7) Operate the aileron ten times with the side stick to bleed the system.
(8) On the panel 23 VU, release the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
(9) Operate the aileron ten times with the side stick to bleed the system.
(10) Put the side stick in the neutral position.
(11) Install the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING on the side sticks.
(12) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/O side sticks to tell persons not to operate the side sticks.
(13) On the panel 23 VU, push the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(14) Depressurize the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001).
Subtask 27-14-00-010-051-A (1) On the panel 23VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(2) On the panel 24VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/ELAC2 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(3) Make sure that all the hydraulic systems are depressurized.
(4) On the center pedestal, make sure that the flap and slat control lever is in the O position.
(5) On the center pedestal, make sure that the speed brake control lever is in the RET position.
(6) Pressurize the Green and Blue hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
(7) Operate the aileron ten times with the side stick to bleed the system.
(8) On the panel 23 VU, release the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
(9) Operate the aileron ten times with the side stick to bleed the system.
(10) Put the side stick in the neutral position.
(11) Install the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING on the side sticks.
(12) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/O side sticks to tell persons not to operate the side sticks.
(13) On the panel 23 VU, push the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(14) Depressurize the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001).
D. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at the access door 822.
(2) Open the access door 822.
(3) Open the battery power center 105VU:
(a) 575 for the left aileron,
(b) 675 for the right aileron.
(5) Open the access door:
(a) 575KB for the left aileron,
(b) 675KB for the right aileron.
4. Procedure(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at the access door 822.
(2) Open the access door 822.
(3) Open the battery power center 105VU:
- loosen the two screws and remove the protective cover.
(a) 575 for the left aileron,
(b) 675 for the right aileron.
(5) Open the access door:
(a) 575KB for the left aileron,
(b) 675KB for the right aileron.
NOTE: For an easier access for adjustment of the aileron servocontrol, remove the rubbing strip seal, if necessary.
Subtask 27-14-00-820-052-A
A. Adjustment of the Aileron when the Blue Outboard Servocontrol is Pressurized.
(2) Use a RULER - GRADUATED to measure the position of the aileron in relation to the RULE .
(b) Remove the bolts (3) and the lock plate (1).
(c) Set the control surface to zero with the adjusting nut (2).
(e) Safety the bolts (3) with the14QFB1 Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - .
(3) Pressurize the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001)
(4) Depressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
Subtask 27-14-00-820-053-A NOTE: If you see oscillations when the servocontrol is in the active mode, do a check of these oscillations (Ref. AMM TASK 27-14-00-200-001).
NOTE: To adjust an aileron, you must adjust the surface with one servocontrol active and then the other.
NOTE: At this time, the Blue servocontrol (33CE3, 33CE4) is in the active mode.
(1) Put a RULE in position on the trailing edge of the wing (inboard end of the wing) (see detail E). (2) Use a RULER - GRADUATED to measure the position of the aileron in relation to the RULE .
NOTE: To optimize the theoretical loft line, the ailerons position must be as close as possible to the nominal values.
If the position of the aileron is not satisfactory, adjust the Blue servocontrol as follows:
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (3). If the position of the aileron is not satisfactory, adjust the Blue servocontrol as follows:
(b) Remove the bolts (3) and the lock plate (1).
(c) Set the control surface to zero with the adjusting nut (2).
NOTE: Always turn the adjusting nut (2) in the same direction to adjust the clearances and the hysteresis.
NOTE: If you turn the adjusting nut (2) clockwise while you look in the aircraft nose direction, the aileron trailing edge will move down.
(d) Install the lock plate (1) and the bolts (3). (e) Safety the bolts (3) with the
(3) Pressurize the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001)
(4) Depressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
B. Adjustment of the Aileron when the Green Inboard Servocontrol is Pressurized.
(b) Remove the bolts (3) and the lock plate (1).
(c) Set the control surface to zero with the adjusting nut (2).
(e) Safety the bolts (3) with the lockwire.
(2) Remove the RULE from the trailing edge of the wing.
(3) On the panel 24VU, make sure that the OFF and FAULT legends of the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch are off.
Subtask 27-14-00-860-063-A NOTE: If you see oscillations when the servocontrol is in the active mode, do a check of these oscillations (Ref. AMM TASK 27-14-00-200-001).
NOTE: To adjust an aileron, you must adjust the surface with one servocontrol active and then the other.
NOTE: At this time, the Green servocontrol (33CE1, 33CE2) is in the active mode.
(1) Use a RULER - GRADUATED to measure the position of the aileron in relation to the RULE . NOTE: To optimize the theoretical loft line, the ailerons position must be as close as possible to the nominal values.
If the position of the aileron is not satisfactory, adjust the Green servocontrol as follows:
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (3). If the position of the aileron is not satisfactory, adjust the Green servocontrol as follows:
(b) Remove the bolts (3) and the lock plate (1).
(c) Set the control surface to zero with the adjusting nut (2).
NOTE: Always turn the adjusting nut (2) in the same direction to adjust the clearances and the hysteresis.
NOTE: If you turn the adjusting nut (2) clockwise while you look in the aircraft nose direction, the aileron trailing edge will move down.
(d) Install the lock plate (1) and the bolts (3). (e) Safety the bolts (3) with the lockwire.
(2) Remove the RULE from the trailing edge of the wing.
(3) On the panel 24VU, make sure that the OFF and FAULT legends of the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch are off.
C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Remove the rigging pins and the warning notices from the side sticks.
(2) Do the EIS start procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(3) On the center pedestal, on the ECAM control panel, push the F/CTL key (on the lower ECAM D.U, the F/CTL page comes into into view).
(4) Pressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
(5) On the panel 23 VU, release the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
Subtask 27-14-00-710-052-A (1) Remove the rigging pins and the warning notices from the side sticks.
(2) Do the EIS start procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(3) On the center pedestal, on the ECAM control panel, push the F/CTL key (on the lower ECAM D.U, the F/CTL page comes into into view).
(4) Pressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
(5) On the panel 23 VU, release the FLT CTL/ELAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
D. Do this test:
5. Close-up| ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
1.In the CAPT or F/O seat:
| The left aileron moves up smoothly. The right aileron moves down smoothly. On the F/CTL page of the lower ECAM DU:
|
2.In the CAPT or F/O seat:
| The left aileron moves down smoothly. The right aileron moves up smoothly. On the F/CTL page of the lower ECAM DU:
|
3.In the CAPT or F/O seat:
| The left aileron moves smoothly to the neutral position. The right aileron moves smoothly to the neutral position. On the F/CTL page of the lower ECAM DU:
|
| | Make sure that no fault indication come into view. |
4.On the panel 23VU:
| On the panel 23VU:
|
5.On the panel 24VU:
| On the panel 24VU:
|
6.In the CAPT or F/O seat:
| The left aileron moves up smoothly. The right aileron moves down smoothly. On the F/CTL page of the lower ECAM DU:
|
7.In the CAPT or F/O seat:
| The left aileron moves down smoothly. The right aileron moves up smoothly. On the F/CTL page of the lower ECAM DU:
|
8.In the CAPT or F/O seat:
| The left aileron moves smoothly to the neutral position. The right aileron moves smoothly to the neutral position. On the F/CTL page of the lower ECAM DU:
|
| | Make sure that no fault indication comes into view. |
Subtask 27-14-00-860-065-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-002).
(2) On the panel 24VU, push the FLT CTL/ELAC2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(3) Depressurize the Green and Blue hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(4) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
(5) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 27-14-00-410-051-A (1) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-002).
(2) On the panel 24VU, push the FLT CTL/ELAC2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(3) Depressurize the Green and Blue hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(4) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
(5) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Position of the Aileron Servocontrol