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Installation of the Rudder Control Cables


TASK 27-21-61-400-001-A
Installation of the Rudder Control Cables


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.
MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
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1. Reason for the Job
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
CABLE TENSIOMETER
No specific
AR
WARNING NOTICE(S)
98A27901002000
1
PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL
98D27207516000
1
PIN-RIGGING,SET
98D27207547000
1
PIN-RIGGING
98F27003500000
1
LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
FE171901
1
LOCKING TOOL
 B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.03HBD9)
Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp -
No specific
lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
 C. Work Zones and Access Panels
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
 D. Expendable Parts
FIG.ITEM
DESIGNATION
IPC-CSN
6
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-21-01-12-010
16
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-21-01-12-143
11
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-21-01-13-045
32
CABLE TIES
AIPC 27-21-04-04-070
32
CABLE TIES
AIPC 27-21-04-05-060
16
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-21-81-12-160
6
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-21-81-12-350
11
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-21-81-13-030
32
CABLE TIES
AIPC 27-21-84-02-180
32
CABLE TIES
AIPC 27-21-84-03-040
 E. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 20-24-11-100-001-A
Cleaning and Protection of the Cables
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 25-54-12-400-001-A
Installation of the Forward Cargo-Compartment Partition
TASK 25-54-12-400-002-A
Installation 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 25-55-11-400-002-A
Installation 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 25-55-12-400-001-A
Installation of the Aft Cargo-Compartment Partition at FR65
TASK 25-55-12-400-002-A
Installation of the Ceiling Panels in the Aft Cargo Compartment at FR59/FR65
TASK 27-21-00-820-002-A
Adjustment of the Rudder Control-Cables Length
TASK 27-21-00-820-005-A
Cutting of the Rear Control Cables of the Rudder
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 53-12-11-400-001-A
Installation 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 53-12-12-400-001-A
Installation of the Cabin Floor Panels from FR12 thru FR24
TASK 53-22-12-000-001-A
Removal of the Cabin Floor Panels
TASK 53-22-12-400-001-A
Installation of the Cabin Floor Panels
TASK 53-32-12-000-002-A
Removal of the Cabin Floor Panels
TASK 53-32-12-400-002-A
Installation of the Cabin Floor Panels
TASK 06-41-53-00
FUSELAGE-DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-21-61-010-057-A
A. Get Access
   (1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 132.
   (2) Make sure that the access door 825 is open.
   (3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 154.
   (4) Make sure that the access door 826 is open.
   (5) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 312.
   (6) Make sure that the access door 312AR is open.
   (7) Make sure that the panels are removed :
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 Make sure that the floor panels between FR4 and FR20 are removed (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 Make sure that the floor panels between FR20 and FR24 and between FR32 and FR47 are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 53-22-12-000-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 53-32-12-000-002).
     (c) In the zone 131:
       1 Make sure that the ceiling panels between FR24 and FR35 are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-002).
       2 Make sure that the forward cargo-compartment partition FR34 is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-001).
     (d) In the zone 151 and 161:
       1 Make sure that the ceiling panels between FR47 and FR59 are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-11-000-002) and (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-002).
     (e) In the zone 161:
       1 Make sure that the aft cargo-compartment partition FR65 are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-001).
Subtask 27-21-61-860-052-A
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Make sure that the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (48) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) is installed on the cable quadrant (45). (Refer to Detail Q).
   (2) Make sure that the 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (2) is installed on the input lever of the tension regulator (1).
(Refer to Details G and A).
   (3) Make sure that the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18) with the pins (17) is installed on the tension regulator (1).
   (4) Make sure that the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003) is depressurized.
   (5) Make sure that the aircraft electrical circuits are de-energized (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002)
   (6) On the CAPT and F/O rudder pedals, make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position.
Subtask 27-21-61-640-050-A
C. Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) to all the nuts and bolts.
4. Procedure
Subtask 27-21-61-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Rudder Control Cables (Forward Part)
   (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (3) Install the cables through the frames and on the tension regulator.
     (a) Put the cables (4) and (5) through frames 35, 33, 28, 23 and 14 as follows:
  • Put the cable (4), with the cylindrical fool-proof device (Ref. Detail D), on the right (inboard side).
  • Put the cable (5), with the spherical fool-proof device (Ref. Detail C), on the left (outboard side).
NOTE: The fool-proof device prevents incorrect installation of the cables.
     (b) Put the cable (4) through the pulley (20) (refer to Detail B).
     (c) Put the cable (5) through the pulley (19).
     (d) Install the cables (4) and (5) on the tension regulator (1) (refer to Details G, D, C).
     (e) Install the new AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PIN (6) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-350 COTTER PIN (6) on the cable-end holders of the tension regulator (1) (refer to Details C and D).
     (f) Install the spacers (13), bolts (12), washers (14) and nuts (15). Install the new
AIPC 27-21-01-12-143 COTTER PIN (16) or AIPC 27-21-81-12-160 COTTER PIN (16) (refer to Detail F).
     (g) Install the spacer (8), bolt (7), washer (9) and nut (10). Install the new
AIPC 27-21-01-13-045 COTTER PIN (11) or AIPC 27-21-81-13-030 COTTER PIN (11) (refer to Detail E).
   (4) Install the cable guides on frames 14, 23, 28, 33 and 35 (refer to Detail K).
     (a) Install the half shells (30).
     (b) Install the locking devices (31).
     (c) Install new
AIPC 27-21-04-04-070 CABLE TIES (32) or AIPC 27-21-84-02-180 CABLE TIES (32).
Subtask 27-21-61-420-051-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Installation of the Cables (Rear Part)
   (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (3) Install the cables on the cable quadrant and through the frames.
     (a) Install the cables (21) and (22) on the cable quadrant (45) (refer to Detail Q).
NOTE: The cable (22) is longer than the cable (21). Install it on the top part of the cable quadrant (45) and put it on the left side.
     (b) Put the cable (21) on the pulley (50) (refer to Detail P).
     (c) Put the cable (22) on the pulley (51).
     (d) Put the cable (21) on the pulley (43) (refer to Detail M).
     (e) Put the cable (22) on the pulley (41).
     (f) Put the cables (21) and (22) through frame 70 (refer to Detail H).
     (g) Install the flanges (23), (24) and sleeve (27) on the cables (21) and (22).
     (h) Put the cables (21) and (22) through frames 67, 63, 58, 53, 48 and 42.
   (4) Install the turnbuckles and cable guides.
     (a) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (21) and cable (4) with the turnbuckle (34). Lightly tighten the turnbuckle (34) (refer to Detail L).
     (b) Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
     (c) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (22) and cable (5) with the turnbuckle (34). Lightly tighten the turnbuckle (34) (refer to Detail L).
     (d) Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
     (e) Install the cable guides on frames 42, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 (refer to Detail K).
For this, do these steps:
       1 Install the half shells (30).
       2 Install the locking devices (31).
       3 Install new AIPC 27-21-04-04-070 CABLE TIES (32) or AIPC 27-21-84-02-180 CABLE TIES (32).
     (f) Install the half shells (25) on the cables (21) and (22) between the edges of the flanges (23) and (24) (refer to Section JJ).
     (g) Install the flanges (23) and (24) on frame 70 with the washers (29) and bolts (28). Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
     (h) Install the sleeve (27) and clamp (26).
   (5) Install the pulley cover and its cable guides.
     (a) Install the two pins (49) on the pulley (50) (refer to Detail R).
     (b) Install the two pins (49) on the pulley (51) (refer to Detail R).
     (c) Install the two pins (40) on the support of the pulleys (41) and (43) (refer to Detail M).
     (d) Install the cover (42).
     (e) Install the washers (39) and bolts (38).
     (f) Install the plate (37), washers (36) and bolts (35). Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
     (g) Install the cable guides on the plate (37) (refer to Detail N).
For this, do these steps:
       1 Install the half shells (30).
       2 Install the locking devices (31).
       3 Install new
AIPC 27-21-04-05-060 CABLE TIES (32) or AIPC 27-21-84-03-040 CABLE TIES (32).
Subtask 27-21-61-420-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
C. Installation of the Rudder Control Cables (Forward Part)
   (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (3) Install the cables through the frames and on the tension regulator.
     (a) Put the cables (4) and (5) through frames 35.3, 33, 28, 23 and 14 as follows:
  • Put the cable (4), with the cylindrical fool-proof device (Ref. Detail D), on the right (inboard side).
  • Put the cable (5), with the spherical fool-proof device (Ref. Detail C), on the left (outboard side).
NOTE: The fool-proof device prevents incorrect installation of the cables.
     (b) Put the cable (4) through the pulley (20) (refer to Detail B).
     (c) Put the cable (5) through the pulley (19).
     (d) Install the cables (4) and (5) on the tension regulator (1) (refer to Details G, D, C).
     (e) Install the new
AIPC 27-21-01-12-010 COTTER PIN (6) on the cable-end holders of the tension regulator (1) (refer to Details C and D).
     (f) Install the spacers (13), bolts (12), washers (14) and nuts (15). Install the new
AIPC 27-21-01-12-143 COTTER PIN (16) (refer to Detail F).
     (g) Install the spacer (8), bolt (7), washer (9) and nut (10). Install the new
AIPC 27-21-01-13-045 COTTER PIN (11) (refer to Detail E).
   (4) Install the cable guides on frames 14, 23, 28, 33 and 35.3 (refer to Detail K).
     (a) Install the half shells (30).
     (b) Install the locking devices (31).
     (c) Install new
AIPC 27-21-04-04-070 CABLE TIES (32).
Subtask 27-21-61-420-051-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
D. Installation of the Cables (Rear Part)
   (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
   (3) Install the cables on the cable quadrant and through the frames.
     (a) Install the cables (21) and (22) on the cable quadrant (45) (refer to Detail Q).
NOTE: The cable (22) is shorter than the cable (21). Install it on the top part of the cable quadrant (45) and put it on the left side.
     (b) Put the cable (21) on the pulley (50) (refer to Detail P).
     (c) Put the cable (22) on the pulley (51).
     (d) Put the cable (21) on the pulley (43) (refer to Detail M).
     (e) Put the cable (22) on the pulley (41).
     (f) Put the cables (21) and (22) through frame 70 (refer to Detail H).
     (g) Install the flanges (23), (24) and sleeve (27) on the cables (21) and (22).
     (h) Put the cables (21) and (22) through frames 67, 63, 58, 53, 48 ,47.1, 42 and 36.
   (4) Install the turnbuckles and cable guides.
     (a) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (21) and cable (4) with the turnbuckle (34). Lightly tighten the turnbuckle (34) (refer to Detail L).
     (b) Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
     (c) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (22) and cable (5) with the turnbuckle (34). Lightly tighten the turnbuckle (34) (refer to Detail L).
     (d) Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
     (e) Install the cable guides on frames 36, 42, 47.1, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67 (refer to Detail K).
For this, do these steps:
       1 Install the half shells (30).
       2 Install the locking devices (31).
       3 Install new AIPC 27-21-04-04-070 CABLE TIES (32).
     (f) Install the half shells (25) on the cables (21) and (22) between the edges of the flanges (23) and (24) (refer to Section JJ).
     (g) Install the flanges (23) and (24) on frame 70 with the washers (29) and bolts (28). Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
     (h) Install the sleeve (27) and clamp (26).
   (5) Install the pulley cover and its cable guides.
     (a) Install the two pins (49) on the pulley (50) (refer to Detail R).
     (b) Install the two pins (49) on the pulley (51) (refer to Detail R).
     (c) Install the two pins (40) on the support of the pulleys (41) and (43) (refer to Detail M).
     (d) Install the cover (42).
     (e) Install the washers (39) and bolts (38).
     (f) Install the plate (37), washers (36) and bolts (35). Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
     (g) Install the cable guides on the plate (37) (refer to Detail N).
For this, do these steps:
       1 Install the half shells (30).
       2 Install the locking devices (31).
       3 Install new
AIPC 27-21-04-05-060 CABLE TIES (32).
Subtask 27-21-61-820-051-A
E. Preparation for the Adjustment
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) If you install a new cable, you must apply a pre-tension to the cable before you adjust it.
  • In theory, the pre-tension time is 48 hours without movement of the aircraft. After this pre-tension time the adjustment of the cable will stay correct.
  • A minimum pre-tension time of 4 hours without movement of the aircraft is permitted. The adjustment of the cable will not stay correct for a long time. You must do the full pre-tension procedure when the aircraft stops for maintenance for a sufficiently long time.
  • For a pre-tension time of between 4 and 48 hours, the stability of the adjustment is in proportion to the pre-tension time.
     (a) Turn the turnbuckles (33) to put a tension of 45 +5 daN or +0 daN (101.1640 +11.2404 lbf or +0.0000 lbf) on the cable mechanism. Measure this value with a CABLE TENSIOMETER.
     (b) Make sure that you can easily remove and install the pin (2) on the tension regulator (1). If not, adjust the tension again.
(Refer to Detail A).
     (c) Install the pin (2) on the input lever of the tension regulator (1).
     (d) You must keep the mechanism in this configuration for 48 hours.
Subtask 27-21-61-820-052-A
F. Adjustment
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cable Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Pressurize the Blue hydraulic system
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
   (2) Turn the turnbuckles (34) to release the tension on the mechanism. Do this until you can remove the locking tool (18) from the tension regulator (1) (Refer to Details L and G).
   (3) Remove the FE171901 LOCKING TOOL (18) with the pins (17).
   (4) Make sure that the flanges (23) and (24) are in the correct position related to the cables (21) and (22). Tighten the bolts (28) (Refer to Section JJ).
NOTE: Make sure that you can turn the half shells (25) easily.
   (5) Safety the bolts (28) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
   (6) Turn the turnbuckles until you cannot see the threads of the aft and rear wire rope terminal control cables of the rudder.
   (7) Safety the turnbuckles with the locking clips.
   (8) Make sure that the cables (21) and (22) are aligned correctly on the output of the pulley (42). Tighten the bolts (35) (Refer to Detail M).
   (9) Adjust the control cables length (Ref. AMM TASK 27-21-00-820-002).
NOTE: During the test make sure that:
  • The deflections of all control components are free
  • There is no interference or friction with adjacent ducts, structures, electrical routing or controls.
NOTE: If you can not 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.
   (10) Make sure that the distance (A) between the ends of the terminal studs (cable side) and the fairleads is minimum 25.4 mm (1.0000 in.) along the full travel range of the rudder control.
   (11) Make sure that the distance (B) between the ends of the terminal studs (cable side) in each rudder control cable is minimum 90 mm (3.5433 in.) along the full travel range of the rudder control.
   (12) Do the cleaning and protection of the rudder cables (rear part) between FR71 and the quadrant at FR75 (Ref. AMM TASK 20-24-11-100-001).
   (13) Make sure that there is no accumulation of grease on the pulleys and the fairleads.
5. Close-up
Subtask 27-21-61-860-051-A
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
   (1) Depressurize the Blue hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
   (2) Remove the 98D27207547000 PIN-RIGGING (48) or 98D27207516000 PIN-RIGGING,SET pin (98D27207516160) from the cable quadrant (45) (Refer to Detail Q).
   (3) Remove the pin 98A27901002000 PIN-RIGGING,RUDDER CONTROL (2) from the tension regulator (1) (Refer to Detail A).
   (4) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (5) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
Subtask 27-21-61-410-056-A
B. Close Access
   (1) Install 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 Install the floor panels between FR4 and FR20 (Ref. AMM TASK 53-12-11-400-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 53-12-12-400-001).
     (b) In the zones 231 and 241:
       1 Install the floor panels between FR20 and FR24 and between FR32 and FR47 (Ref. AMM TASK 53-22-12-400-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 53-32-12-400-002).
     (c) In the zone 131:
       1 Install the ceiling panels between FR24 and FR35 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-400-002).
       2 Remove the forward cargo-compartment partition FR34 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-400-001).
     (d) In the zone 151 and 161:
       1 Install the ceiling panels between FR47 and FR59 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-11-400-002) and (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-400-002).
     (e) In the zone 161:
       1 Install the aft cargo-compartment partition FR65 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-400-001).
   (2) Close the access doors 312AR 825 826.
   (3) Remove the access platform(s).
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