DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Cable Tension Regulator Assy
TASK 27-21-45-400-001-A
Installation of the Cable Tension Regulator Assy
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Expendable Parts
E. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-21-45-860-051-A
Subtask 27-21-45-420-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 27-21-45-420-051-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:48:28 UTC
Installation of the Cable Tension Regulator Assy
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
1. Reason for the Job- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.55 and 0.45 m.daN (48.67 and 39.82 lbf.in )  | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.649 and 0.531 m.daN (57.43 and 46.99 lbf.in ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 1.32 and 1.08 m.daN (116.81 and 95.58 lbf.in ) | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 1.51 and 1.24 m.daN (133.63 and 109.73 lbf.in ) | |
| 98A27901002000 | 2 | PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL |
| 98D27207516000 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING,SET |
| 98D27207547000 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.03HBD9) | Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - |
| No specific | Lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.6 mm (0.02 in.) |
| No specific | lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 125 | LATERAL AVIONIC COMPARTMENT |
| 210 | CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD |
| 310 | FUSLG TAIL SECTION AFT OF AFT PRESS BHD |
| 211GF, 312AR, 811 |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-01-01-010 |
| 35 | COTTER PINS | AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 |
| 38 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 |
| 17 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 |
| 29 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 |
| 50 | COTTER PINS | AIPC 27-21-01-12-143 |
| 40 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-81-01-010 |
| 38 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-81-12-010 |
| 17 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-81-12-060 |
| 29 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-21-81-12-060 |
| 50 | COTTER PINS | AIPC 27-21-81-12-160 |
| 35 | COTTER PINS | AIPC 27-21-81-12-350 |
| 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 27-21-00-820-002-A | Adjustment of the Rudder Control-Cables Length |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-001-A | Depressurize the Green Hydraulic System |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-002-A | Depressurize the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-003-A | Depressurize the Blue Hydraulic System |
Component LocationSubtask 27-21-45-860-051-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the panel 211GF at zone 211 is removed.
(2) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 121.
(3) Make sure that the access door 811 is open.
(4) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 312.
(5) Make sure that the access door 312AR is open.
(6) Make sure that the aircraft electrical circuits are energized (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(7) On the overhead panel 23VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC1 pushbutton switch is pushed.
(8) On the overhead panel 24VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC2 pushbutton switch is pushed (on these pushbuttons switches, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(9) On the center pedestal, on the panel 110VU, make sure that the RUD TRIM indicator shows 0.
(10) In zone 121, on the CAPT yaw/brake bellcrank (5) make sure that the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) (Ref. Detail C) is installed.
(11) In zone 311, on the cable quadrant (1) (Ref. Details B and D), make sure that the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (8) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) is installed.
(12) Make sure that the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003) is depressurized.
(13) Make sure that the Yellow and Green hydraulic systems are depressurized. (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-002)
(14) Make sure that the aircraft electrical circuits are de-energized.
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the panel 211GF at zone 211 is removed.
(2) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 121.
(3) Make sure that the access door 811 is open.
(4) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 312.
(5) Make sure that the access door 312AR is open.
(6) Make sure that the aircraft electrical circuits are energized (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(7) On the overhead panel 23VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC1 pushbutton switch is pushed.
(8) On the overhead panel 24VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC2 pushbutton switch is pushed (on these pushbuttons switches, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(9) On the center pedestal, on the panel 110VU, make sure that the RUD TRIM indicator shows 0.
(10) In zone 121, on the CAPT yaw/brake bellcrank (5) make sure that the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) (Ref. Detail C) is installed.
(11) In zone 311, on the cable quadrant (1) (Ref. Details B and D), make sure that the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (8) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) is installed.
(12) Make sure that the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003) is depressurized.
(13) Make sure that the Yellow and Green hydraulic systems are depressurized. (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-002)
(14) Make sure that the aircraft electrical circuits are de-energized.
Subtask 27-21-45-420-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Cable Tension-Regulator Assembly
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on all the attaching parts.
(4) Install the regulator (15) on the support (26) with the spacer (25) and the screw (24).
(5) Install the regulator (15) on the support (20) with the spacer (21) and the screw (22).
(6) Install the washer (19), the nut (18) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (17).
(7) Install the washer (27), the nut (28) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (29).
(a) Align the shackle (16) of the regulator (15) in the center. Make sure that the shackle does not touch the support (20).
(8) Connect the rod (23) to the regulator (15) with the screw (39) (Ref. Detail H). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
(b) Loosen the nuts of the rod (23).
(c) Disengage the washers from the nuts of the rod (23).
(d) Adjust the rod (23) to the necessary length and without tension.
(e) TORQUE the nuts of the rod (23) to between 0.649 and 0.531 m.daN (57.43 and 46.99 lbf.in ). Do not safety at this time.
(9) Install the washer (36) and the nut (37). Do not safety the nut (37) at this time.
(10) Install the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) on the input lever of the regulator (15) (Ref. Detail J).
(11) Connect the rod (4) to the regulator (15) with the screws (42) (Ref. Detail J). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
(b) Loosen the nuts of the rod (4).
(c) Disengage the washers from the nuts of the rod (4).
(d) Adjust the rod (4) to the necessary length.
(e) TORQUE the nuts of the rod (4) to between 1.51 and 1.24 m.daN (133.63 and 109.73 lbf.in ). Do not safety at this time.
(12) Install the washer (43) and the nut (41). Do not safety the nut (41) at this time.
(13) Install the cables (7) and (9) on the regulator (15) (Ref. Details F and G).
(14) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PINS (35) on the cable end housings of the regulator (15).
(15) Install the spacers (47), the screws (46), the washers (48), the nuts (49) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-143 COTTER PINS (50) (Ref. Detail K).
(16) Tighten the screws (2) of the cable quadrant (1) turnbuckles until it is possible to remove the locking equipment (45) from the regulator (15).
(17) Remove this FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (45) with the rigging pins (44).
(18) Remove the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) from the CAPT yaw/brake bellcrank (5) (Ref. Detail C).
Subtask 27-21-45-420-052-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on all the attaching parts.
(4) Install the regulator (15) on the support (26) with the spacer (25) and the screw (24).
(5) Install the regulator (15) on the support (20) with the spacer (21) and the screw (22).
(6) Install the washer (19), the nut (18) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (17).
(7) Install the washer (27), the nut (28) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (29).
(a) Align the shackle (16) of the regulator (15) in the center. Make sure that the shackle does not touch the support (20).
(8) Connect the rod (23) to the regulator (15) with the screw (39) (Ref. Detail H). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
WARNING:
USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the nuts of the rod (23). (b) Loosen the nuts of the rod (23).
(c) Disengage the washers from the nuts of the rod (23).
(d) Adjust the rod (23) to the necessary length and without tension.
(e) TORQUE the nuts of the rod (23) to between 0.649 and 0.531 m.daN (57.43 and 46.99 lbf.in )
. Do not safety at this time. (9) Install the washer (36) and the nut (37). Do not safety the nut (37) at this time.
(10) Install the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) on the input lever of the regulator (15) (Ref. Detail J).
(11) Connect the rod (4) to the regulator (15) with the screws (42) (Ref. Detail J). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
WARNING:
USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the nuts of the rod (4). (b) Loosen the nuts of the rod (4).
(c) Disengage the washers from the nuts of the rod (4).
(d) Adjust the rod (4) to the necessary length.
(e) TORQUE the nuts of the rod (4) to between 1.51 and 1.24 m.daN (133.63 and 109.73 lbf.in )
. Do not safety at this time. (12) Install the washer (43) and the nut (41). Do not safety the nut (41) at this time.
(13) Install the cables (7) and (9) on the regulator (15) (Ref. Details F and G).
(14) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PINS (35) on the cable end housings of the regulator (15).
(15) Install the spacers (47), the screws (46), the washers (48), the nuts (49) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-143 COTTER PINS (50) (Ref. Detail K).
(16) Tighten the screws (2) of the cable quadrant (1) turnbuckles until it is possible to remove the locking equipment (45) from the regulator (15).
(17) Remove this FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (45) with the rigging pins (44).
(18) Remove the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) from the CAPT yaw/brake bellcrank (5) (Ref. Detail C).
A. Installation of the Cable Tension-Regulator Assembly
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on all the attaching parts.
(4) Install the regulator (15) on the support (26) with the spacer (25) and the screw (24).
(5) Install the regulator (15) on the support (20) with the spacer (21) and the screw (22).
(6) Install the washer (19), the nut (18) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (17) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-060 COTTER PIN (17).
(7) Install the washer (27), the nut (28) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (29) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-060 COTTER PIN (29).
(a) Align the shackle (16) of the regulator (15) in the center. Make sure that the shackle does not touch the support (20).
(8) Connect the rod (23) to the regulator (15) with the screw (39) (Ref. Detail H). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
(b) Loosen the nuts of the rod (23).
(c) Disengage the washers from the nuts of the rod (23).
(d) Adjust the rod (23) to the necessary length and without tension.
(e) TORQUE the nuts of the rod (23) to between 0.649 and 0.531 m.daN (57.43 and 46.99 lbf.in ). Do not safety at this time.
(9) Install the washer (36) and the nut (37). Do not safety the nut (37) at this time.
(10) Install the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) on the input lever of the regulator (15) (Ref. Detail J).
(11) Connect the rod (4) to the regulator (15) with the screws (42) (Ref. Detail J). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
(b) Loosen the nuts (65) and (62), and disengage the lockwashers (64) and (61).
(c) Turn the rod body (63) until you can install and remove the rigging pins (6) freely.
(d) Engage the lockwashers (64) and (61).
(e) TORQUE the nut (62) to between 1.32 and 1.08 m.daN (116.81 and 95.58 lbf.in ) and the nut (65) to between 0.55 and 0.45 m.daN (48.67 and 39.82 lbf.in ) . Do not safety at this time.
(f) Make sure that the adjustment is correct after you have tightened the nuts.
(12) Install the washer (43) and the nut (41). Do not safety the nut (41) at this time.
(13) Install the cables (7) and (9) on the regulator (15) (Ref. Details F and G).
(14) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PINS (35) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-350 COTTER PINS (35) on the cable end housings of the regulator (15).
(15) Install the spacers (47), the screws (46), the washers (48), the nuts (49) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-143 COTTER PINS (50) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-160 COTTER PINS (50) (Ref. Detail K).
(16) Tighten the screws (2) of the cable quadrant (1) turnbuckles until it is possible to remove the locking equipment (45) from the regulator (15).
(17) Remove this FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (45) with the rigging pins (44).
(18) Remove the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) from the CAPT yaw/brake bellcrank (5) (Ref. Detail C).
Subtask 27-21-45-820-050-A (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on all the attaching parts.
(4) Install the regulator (15) on the support (26) with the spacer (25) and the screw (24).
(5) Install the regulator (15) on the support (20) with the spacer (21) and the screw (22).
(6) Install the washer (19), the nut (18) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (17) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-060 COTTER PIN (17).
(7) Install the washer (27), the nut (28) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-070 COTTER PIN (29) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-060 COTTER PIN (29).
(a) Align the shackle (16) of the regulator (15) in the center. Make sure that the shackle does not touch the support (20).
(8) Connect the rod (23) to the regulator (15) with the screw (39) (Ref. Detail H). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
WARNING:
USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the nuts of the rod (23). (b) Loosen the nuts of the rod (23).
(c) Disengage the washers from the nuts of the rod (23).
(d) Adjust the rod (23) to the necessary length and without tension.
(e) TORQUE the nuts of the rod (23) to between 0.649 and 0.531 m.daN (57.43 and 46.99 lbf.in )
. Do not safety at this time. (9) Install the washer (36) and the nut (37). Do not safety the nut (37) at this time.
(10) Install the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) on the input lever of the regulator (15) (Ref. Detail J).
(11) Connect the rod (4) to the regulator (15) with the screws (42) (Ref. Detail J). If an adjustment is necessary, do as follows:
WARNING:
USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the nuts of the rod (4). (b) Loosen the nuts (65) and (62), and disengage the lockwashers (64) and (61).
(c) Turn the rod body (63) until you can install and remove the rigging pins (6) freely.
(d) Engage the lockwashers (64) and (61).
(e) TORQUE the nut (62) to between 1.32 and 1.08 m.daN (116.81 and 95.58 lbf.in )
and the nut (65) to between 0.55 and 0.45 m.daN (48.67 and 39.82 lbf.in ) . Do not safety at this time. (f) Make sure that the adjustment is correct after you have tightened the nuts.
(12) Install the washer (43) and the nut (41). Do not safety the nut (41) at this time.
(13) Install the cables (7) and (9) on the regulator (15) (Ref. Details F and G).
(14) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PINS (35) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-350 COTTER PINS (35) on the cable end housings of the regulator (15).
(15) Install the spacers (47), the screws (46), the washers (48), the nuts (49) and the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-143 COTTER PINS (50) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-160 COTTER PINS (50) (Ref. Detail K).
(16) Tighten the screws (2) of the cable quadrant (1) turnbuckles until it is possible to remove the locking equipment (45) from the regulator (15).
(17) Remove this FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (45) with the rigging pins (44).
(18) Remove the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) from the CAPT yaw/brake bellcrank (5) (Ref. Detail C).
B. Adjust the tension of the cables (7 and 9) (Ref. AMM TASK 27-21-00-820-002).
5. Close-upNOTE: If you cannot adjust the control cables, do a visual inspection on the pulleys and the tension regulator. If they are in good condition, replace the control cables.
Subtask 27-21-45-420-051-A
A. Safety the nuts and install the new cotter pin
(1) Safety the nuts (3) with Lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.6 mm (0.02 in.).
(2) Safety the nuts of the rod (4) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(3) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-01-010 COTTER PIN (40) or AIPC 27-21-81-01-010 COTTER PIN (40) on the nut (41).
(4) Safety the nuts of the rod (23) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(5) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PIN (38) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-010 COTTER PIN (38) on the nut (37).
Subtask 27-21-45-080-050-A (1) Safety the nuts (3) with Lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.6 mm (0.02 in.).
(2) Safety the nuts of the rod (4) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(3) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-01-010 COTTER PIN (40) or AIPC 27-21-81-01-010 COTTER PIN (40) on the nut (41).
(4) Safety the nuts of the rod (23) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(5) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PIN (38) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-010 COTTER PIN (38) on the nut (37).
B. Removal of the tools
(1) Remove the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) from the input lever of the regulator (15) (Ref. Detail J).
(2) Remove the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (8) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) from the cable quadrant (1) (Ref. Details B and D).
Subtask 27-21-45-410-050-A (1) Remove the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (6) from the input lever of the regulator (15) (Ref. Detail J).
(2) Remove the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (8) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) from the cable quadrant (1) (Ref. Details B and D).