Detailed Inspection of Rudder Servocontrol Actuating Spring Rods and Rudder Servocontrol Feedback Rod Attachments
TASK 27-21-00-220-004-A
Detailed Inspection of Rudder Servocontrol Actuating Spring Rods and Rudder Servocontrol Feedback Rod Attachments
Refer to the MPD TASK: 272100-11
DETAILED INSPECTION OF RUDDER SERVOCONTROL ACTUATING SPRING RODS AND RUDDER SERVOCONTROL FEEDBACK ROD ATTACHMENTS
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-21-00-860-074-A
Subtask 27-21-00-220-060-A
Subtask 27-21-00-860-076-C
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:48:05 UTC
Detailed Inspection of Rudder Servocontrol Actuating Spring Rods and Rudder Servocontrol Feedback Rod Attachments
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL RANGES OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS SURFACES ARE CLEAR. MOVEMENT OF FLIGHT CONTROLS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 272100-11
DETAILED INSPECTION OF RUDDER SERVOCONTROL ACTUATING SPRING RODS AND RUDDER SERVOCONTROL FEEDBACK ROD ATTACHMENTS
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 10M (33 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98D27207547000 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 325 | VERTICAL STABILIZER TRAILING EDGE |
| 312AR, 325CR, 325DR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
| TASK 55-33-13-010-002-A | Opening/Removal of the Trailing Edge Access-Panels of the Vertical Stabilizer |
| TASK 55-33-13-410-002-A | Closing/Installation of the Trailing Edge Access-Panels of the Vertical Stabilizer |
Subtask 27-21-00-860-074-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Put the rudder pedals in the neutral position.
(2) Make sure that the rudder trim control is set to zero .
(3) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
Subtask 27-21-00-865-060-A (1) Put the rudder pedals in the neutral position.
(2) Make sure that the rudder trim control is set to zero .
(3) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 27-21-00-860-075-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | B04 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | B03 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | H10 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | H09 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/28VDC | 5CC2 | M19 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/26VAC | 14CC2 | M18 |
C. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized and put them in the maintenance configuration
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to pressurize the hydraulic systems.
Subtask 27-21-00-010-068-A (1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized and put them in the maintenance configuration
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to pressurize the hydraulic systems.
D. Get Access
(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at the access door 312AR.
(2) Open the access door 312AR.
Subtask 27-21-00-480-054-A (1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at the access door 312AR.
(2) Open the access door 312AR.
E. Installation of the Rigging Pin
(1) Put the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (1) in the rudder cable quadrant.
Subtask 27-21-00-010-069-C (1) Put the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (1) in the rudder cable quadrant.
F. Get Access
(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 10M (33 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 325.
(2) Open the access panels 325DR 325CR at the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
4. Procedure(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 10M (33 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 325.
(2) Open the access panels 325DR 325CR at the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
Subtask 27-21-00-220-060-A
A. Inspection of the Rudder Servocontrol Actuating Spring-Rod and Rudder Servocontrol Feedback-Rod Attachments
(2) Make sure that the related bolts and nuts (3) and (4) are correctly tightened and safetied.
(3) Make sure that the feedback rod attachments (5) and (6) of the servocontrol are in the correct condition (no cracks, no damage that you can see (also on the bearings)).
(4) Make sure that the related bolts and nuts (7) and (8) are correctly tightened and safetied.
5. Close-upNOTE: It is not necessary to remove the protective material during the detailed inspection.
(1) Make sure that the spring rods, related bellcrank (1) and input lever attachments (2) are in the correct condition (no cracks, no damage that you can see (also on the bearings)). (2) Make sure that the related bolts and nuts (3) and (4) are correctly tightened and safetied.
(3) Make sure that the feedback rod attachments (5) and (6) of the servocontrol are in the correct condition (no cracks, no damage that you can see (also on the bearings)).
(4) Make sure that the related bolts and nuts (7) and (8) are correctly tightened and safetied.
Subtask 27-21-00-860-076-C
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the access panels 325DR 325CR at the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
Subtask 27-21-00-480-055-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the access panels 325DR 325CR at the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
B. Removal of the Rigging Pin
(1) Remove the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (1) from the rudder cable quadrant.
Subtask 27-21-00-865-061-A (1) Remove the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (1) from the rudder cable quadrant.
C. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 27-21-00-410-063-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | B04 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | B03 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | H10 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | H09 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/28VDC | 5CC2 | M19 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/26VAC | 14CC2 | M18 |
D. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close access door 312AR.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the warning notices.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close access door 312AR.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the warning notices.
Location of the Rigging Pin