DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the Rudder Control Cables
TASK 27-21-61-000-001-A
Removal of the Rudder Control Cables
Self explanatory
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 27-21-61-010-056-A
Subtask 27-21-61-020-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:48:46 UTC
Removal of the Rudder Control Cables
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 | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98A27901002000 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL |
| 98D27207516000 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING,SET |
| 98D27207547000 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING |
| FE171901 | 1 | LOCKING TOOL |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 130 | FWD CARGO COMPT AFT BULKHEAD OF AVNCS COMPT TO FWD PRESSURE BULKHEAD OF WING CENTER BOX |
| 150 | AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FWD PRESS BULKHEAD TO AFT BULKHEAD OF AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT |
| 160 | BULK CARGO COMPARTMENT AFT BULKHEAD OF AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT TO AFT BULKHEAD OF BULK CARGO COMPARTMENT |
| 210 | CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD |
| 220 | FWD CAB UTILITY AREAS |
| 230 | FWD PASSENGER COMPARTMENT |
| 240 | MID PASSENGER COMPARTMENT |
| 310 | FUSLG TAIL SECTION AFT OF AFT PRESS BHD |
| 312AR, 825, 826 |
| 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 25-54-12-000-001-A | Removal of the Forward Cargo-Compartment Partition |
| TASK 25-54-12-000-002-A | Removal of the Ceiling Panels in the Forward Cargo Compartment |
| TASK 25-55-11-000-002-A | Removal of the Ceiling Panels in the Aft Cargo-Compartment - FR47/FR59 |
| TASK 25-55-12-000-001-A | Removal of the Aft Cargo-Compartment Partition at FR65 |
| TASK 25-55-12-000-002-A | Removal of the Ceiling Panels in the Aft Cargo Compartment at FR59/FR65 |
| 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 29-10-00-864-003-A | Depressurize the Blue Hydraulic System |
| TASK 53-12-11-000-001-A | Removal of the Cockpit Floor Panels from FR1 thru FR12 |
| TASK 53-12-12-000-001-A | Removal of the Cabin Floor Panels from FR12 thru FR24 |
| TASK 53-22-12-000-001-A | Removal of the Cabin Floor Panels |
| TASK 53-32-12-000-002-A | Removal of the Cabin Floor Panels |
| TASK 06-41-53-00 | FUSELAGE-DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |
Tension RegulatorSubtask 27-21-61-010-056-A
A. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 132.
(2) Open the access door 825.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 154.
(4) Open the access door 826.
(5) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE at zone 312.
(6) Open the access door 312AR.
(7) Remove the panels that follow:
1 Remove the floor panels between FR4 and FR20 (Ref. AMM TASK 53-12-11-000-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 53-12-12-000-001).
(b) In the zones 231 and 241:
1 Remove the floor panels between FR20 and FR24 and between FR32 and FR47 (Ref. AMM TASK 53-22-12-000-001). and (Ref. AMM TASK 53-32-12-000-002).
(c) In the zone 131:
1 Remove the ceiling panels between FR24 and FR35 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-002).
2 Remove the forward cargo-compartment partition FR34 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-001).
(d) In the zone 151 and 161:
1 Remove the ceiling panels between FR47 and FR59 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-11-000-002) and (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-002).
(e) In the zone 161:
1 Remove the aft cargo-compartment partition FR65 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-001).
Subtask 27-21-61-860-050-A (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 132.
(2) Open the access door 825.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 154.
(4) Open the access door 826.
(5) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE at zone 312.
(6) Open the access door 312AR.
(7) Remove the panels that follow:
NOTE: Refer to AMM chapter 06 for panels details (Ref. AMM D/O 06-41-53-00).
(a) In the zones 211 and 221: 1 Remove the floor panels between FR4 and FR20 (Ref. AMM TASK 53-12-11-000-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 53-12-12-000-001).
(b) In the zones 231 and 241:
1 Remove the floor panels between FR20 and FR24 and between FR32 and FR47 (Ref. AMM TASK 53-22-12-000-001). and (Ref. AMM TASK 53-32-12-000-002).
(c) In the zone 131:
1 Remove the ceiling panels between FR24 and FR35 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-002).
2 Remove the forward cargo-compartment partition FR34 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-001).
(d) In the zone 151 and 161:
1 Remove the ceiling panels between FR47 and FR59 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-11-000-002) and (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-002).
(e) In the zone 161:
1 Remove the aft cargo-compartment partition FR65 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-001).
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(2) On the panel 23VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC1 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(3) On the panel 24VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC2 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(4) Pressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
(5) On the center pedestal, on the panel 110VU, make sure that the RUD TRIM indicator shows 0.
(6) On the panel 23VU, release the FLT CTL/FAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
(7) On the panel 24VU, release the FLT CTL/FAC2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
(8) Install the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (48) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) on the cable quadrant (45). (Refer to Detail Q).
(9) Put the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (2) on the input lever of the tension regulator (1).
(Refer to Details G and A).
(10) Install the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18):
(a) Remove the locking clips (33) from the turnbuckles (34) (Refer to Detail L).
(b) Turn the turnbuckles (34) until you can install the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18) on the tension regulator (1).
(c) Install the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18) on the tension regulator (1) with the pins (17).
(11) Depressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(12) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
(13) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/O rudder pedals.
4. Procedure(1) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(2) On the panel 23VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC1 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(3) On the panel 24VU, make sure that the FLT CTL/FAC2 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(4) Pressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
(5) On the center pedestal, on the panel 110VU, make sure that the RUD TRIM indicator shows 0.
(6) On the panel 23VU, release the FLT CTL/FAC1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
(7) On the panel 24VU, release the FLT CTL/FAC2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
(8) Install the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (48) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) on the cable quadrant (45). (Refer to Detail Q).
(9) Put the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (2) on the input lever of the tension regulator (1).
(Refer to Details G and A).
(10) Install the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18):
(a) Remove the locking clips (33) from the turnbuckles (34) (Refer to Detail L).
(b) Turn the turnbuckles (34) until you can install the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18) on the tension regulator (1).
(c) Install the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18) on the tension regulator (1) with the pins (17).
(11) Depressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(12) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
(13) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/O rudder pedals.
Subtask 27-21-61-020-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Rudder Control Cables (Forward Part)
(1) Remove the turnbuckles (34).
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 35, 33, 28, 23 and 14 (refer to detail K).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cables from the tension regulator.
(a) Remove and discard the cotter-pin (11), remove the nut (10) and the washer (9) (Refer to Detail E).
(b) Remove the bolt (7) and the spacer (8) from the pulley casing (3).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (16), remove the nuts (15) and the washers (14) (Refer to Detail F).
(d) Remove the bolts (12) and the spacers (13).
(e) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (6) from the cable-end holders of the tension regulator (1) (Refer to Details C and D).
Subtask 27-21-61-020-053-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the turnbuckles (34).
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 35, 33, 28, 23 and 14 (refer to detail K).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cables from the tension regulator.
(a) Remove and discard the cotter-pin (11), remove the nut (10) and the washer (9) (Refer to Detail E).
(b) Remove the bolt (7) and the spacer (8) from the pulley casing (3).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (16), remove the nuts (15) and the washers (14) (Refer to Detail F).
(d) Remove the bolts (12) and the spacers (13).
(e) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (6) from the cable-end holders of the tension regulator (1) (Refer to Details C and D).
CAUTION:
MONITOR THE END OF THE CABLE WHEN YOU PULL IT.
(f) Remove the cables (4) and (5) from the tension regulator (1) and pull them. (Refer to Details C and D). A. Removal of the Rudder Control Cables (Forward Part)
(1) Remove the turnbuckles (34).
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 35.3, 33, 28, 23 and 14 (refer to detail K).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cables from the tension regulator.
(a) Remove and discard the cotter-pin (11), remove the nut (10) and the washer (9) (Refer to Detail E).
(b) Remove the bolt (7) and the spacer (8) from the pulley casing (3).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (16), remove the nuts (15) and the washers (14) (Refer to Detail F).
(d) Remove the bolts (12) and the spacers (13).
(e) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (6) from the cable-end holders of the tension regulator (1) (Refer to Details C and D).
Subtask 27-21-61-020-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the turnbuckles (34).
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 35.3, 33, 28, 23 and 14 (refer to detail K).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cables from the tension regulator.
(a) Remove and discard the cotter-pin (11), remove the nut (10) and the washer (9) (Refer to Detail E).
(b) Remove the bolt (7) and the spacer (8) from the pulley casing (3).
(c) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (16), remove the nuts (15) and the washers (14) (Refer to Detail F).
(d) Remove the bolts (12) and the spacers (13).
(e) Remove and discard the cotter-pins (6) from the cable-end holders of the tension regulator (1) (Refer to Details C and D).
CAUTION:
MONITOR THE END OF THE CABLE WHEN YOU PULL IT.
(f) Remove the cables (4) and (5) from the tension regulator (1) and pull them (Refer to Details C and D). B. Removal of the Rudder Control Cables (Rear Part)
(1) Make sure that the turnbuckles (34) are removed.
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 42, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 and on the pulley (42) (Refer to Details K and N).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cable guides on frame 70 (Refer to Detail H, section JJ).
(a) Remove the clamp (26) and release the sleeve (27) from the cable guide.
(b) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (28).
(c) Remove the bolts (28) and the washers (29). Release the flange (24) and remove the half shells (25).
(4) Removal of the pulley cover (Refer to Detail M).
(a) Remove the bolts (35), the washers (36) and the plate (37).
(b) Remove the bolts (38) and the washers (39).
(c) Remove the nuts (55), the washers (39) and the bolts (56).
(d) Remove the cover (42).
(5) Removal of the cables from the cable quadrant.
(a) Remove the two pins (40).
(b) Remove the four pins (49) from the pulleys (50) and (51) (Refer to Detail R).
(d) On the frame 70, remove the sleeve (27) and the flanges (23) and (24) (Refer to Section JJ).
(e) In zone 310, pull and remove the cables (21) and (22).
Subtask 27-21-61-020-054-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the turnbuckles (34) are removed.
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 42, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 and on the pulley (42) (Refer to Details K and N).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cable guides on frame 70 (Refer to Detail H, section JJ).
(a) Remove the clamp (26) and release the sleeve (27) from the cable guide.
(b) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (28).
(c) Remove the bolts (28) and the washers (29). Release the flange (24) and remove the half shells (25).
(4) Removal of the pulley cover (Refer to Detail M).
(a) Remove the bolts (35), the washers (36) and the plate (37).
(b) Remove the bolts (38) and the washers (39).
(c) Remove the nuts (55), the washers (39) and the bolts (56).
(d) Remove the cover (42).
(5) Removal of the cables from the cable quadrant.
(a) Remove the two pins (40).
(b) Remove the four pins (49) from the pulleys (50) and (51) (Refer to Detail R).
CAUTION:
MONITOR THE END OF THE CABLE WHEN YOU PULL IT.
(c) Release the cables (21) and (22) from the cable quadrant (45). Pull them until they touch the frame 70. (d) On the frame 70, remove the sleeve (27) and the flanges (23) and (24) (Refer to Section JJ).
(e) In zone 310, pull and remove the cables (21) and (22).
B. Removal of the Rudder Control Cables (Rear Part)
(1) Make sure that the turnbuckles (34) are removed.
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 42, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 and on the pulley (42) (Refer to Details K and N).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cable guides on frame 70 (Refer to Detail H, section JJ).
(a) Remove the clamp (26) and release the sleeve (27) from the cable guide.
(b) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (28).
(c) Remove the bolts (28) and the washers (29). Release the flange (24) and remove the half shells (25).
(4) Removal of the pulley cover (Refer to Detail M).
(a) Remove the bolts (35), the washers (36) and the plate (37).
(b) Remove the bolts (38) and the washers (39).
(c) Remove the cover (42).
(5) Removal of the cables from the cable quadrant.
(a) Remove the two pins (40).
(b) Remove the four pins (49) from the pulleys (50) and (51) (Refer to Detail R).
(d) On the frame 70, remove the sleeve (27) and the flanges (23) and (24) (Refer to Section JJ).
(e) In zone 310, pull and remove the cables (21) and (22).
Subtask 27-21-61-020-054-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the turnbuckles (34) are removed.
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 42, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 and on the pulley (42) (Refer to Details K and N).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cable guides on frame 70 (Refer to Detail H, section JJ).
(a) Remove the clamp (26) and release the sleeve (27) from the cable guide.
(b) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (28).
(c) Remove the bolts (28) and the washers (29). Release the flange (24) and remove the half shells (25).
(4) Removal of the pulley cover (Refer to Detail M).
(a) Remove the bolts (35), the washers (36) and the plate (37).
(b) Remove the bolts (38) and the washers (39).
(c) Remove the cover (42).
(5) Removal of the cables from the cable quadrant.
(a) Remove the two pins (40).
(b) Remove the four pins (49) from the pulleys (50) and (51) (Refer to Detail R).
CAUTION:
MONITOR THE END OF THE CABLE WHEN YOU PULL IT.
(c) Release the cables (21) and (22) from the cable quadrant (45). Pull them until they touch the frame 70. (d) On the frame 70, remove the sleeve (27) and the flanges (23) and (24) (Refer to Section JJ).
(e) In zone 310, pull and remove the cables (21) and (22).
B. Removal of the Rudder Control Cables (Rear Part)
(1) Make sure that the turnbuckles (34) are removed.
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 36, 42, 47.1, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 and on the pulley (42) (Refer to Details K and N).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cable guides on frame 70 (Refer to Detail H, section JJ).
(a) Remove the clamp (26) and release the sleeve (27) from the cable guide.
(b) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (28).
(c) Remove the bolts (28) and the washers (29). Release the flange (24) and remove the half shells (25).
(4) Removal of the pulley cover (Refer to Detail M).
(a) Remove the bolts (35), the washers (36) and the plate (37).
(b) Remove the bolts (38) and the washers (39).
(c) Remove the cover (42).
(5) Removal of the cables from the cable quadrant.
(a) Remove the two pins (40).
(b) Remove the four pins (49) from the pulleys (50) and (51) (Refer to Detail R).
(d) On the frame 70, remove the sleeve (27) and the flanges (23) and (24) (Refer to Section JJ).
(e) In zone 310, pull and remove the cables (21) and (22).
(1) Make sure that the turnbuckles (34) are removed.
(2) Removal of the cable guides on frames 36, 42, 47.1, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 and on the pulley (42) (Refer to Details K and N).
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (32).
(b) Remove the locking devices (31).
(c) Remove the half shells (30).
(3) Removal of the cable guides on frame 70 (Refer to Detail H, section JJ).
(a) Remove the clamp (26) and release the sleeve (27) from the cable guide.
(b) Cut and remove the lockwire from the bolts (28).
(c) Remove the bolts (28) and the washers (29). Release the flange (24) and remove the half shells (25).
(4) Removal of the pulley cover (Refer to Detail M).
(a) Remove the bolts (35), the washers (36) and the plate (37).
(b) Remove the bolts (38) and the washers (39).
(c) Remove the cover (42).
(5) Removal of the cables from the cable quadrant.
(a) Remove the two pins (40).
(b) Remove the four pins (49) from the pulleys (50) and (51) (Refer to Detail R).
CAUTION:
MONITOR THE END OF THE CABLE WHEN YOU PULL IT.
(c) Release the cables (21) and (22) from the cable quadrant (45). Pull them until they touch the frame 70. (d) On the frame 70, remove the sleeve (27) and the flanges (23) and (24) (Refer to Section JJ).
(e) In zone 310, pull and remove the cables (21) and (22).