Adjustment of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation after Removal/Installation of one Servocontrol
TASK 27-34-00-820-002-A
Adjustment of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation after Removal/Installation of one Servocontrol
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-34-00-861-060-A Subtask 27-34-00-010-059-A
Subtask 27-34-00-820-056-C
Subtask 27-34-00-860-066-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 06:52:22 UTC
Adjustment of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation after Removal/Installation of one Servocontrol
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 JobNOTE: This task can contribute to fuel savings.
NOTE: You can do this task together with AMM task 27-34-00-200-001 to prevent elevator vibration.
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 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 3.5 and 3 m.daN (25.81 and 22.12 lbf.ft ) ![]() | |
| 0U190360 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER |
| 98D27303000001 | 1 | LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER |
| 98D27903500000 | 2 | PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| No specific | Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 312 | AFT FUSLG TAIL SECTION |
| 334 | THS TRAILING EDGE |
| 344 | THS TRAILING EDGE |
| 312AR, 334CB, 334DB, 344CB, 344DB, 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 27-34-00-710-001-A | Operational Test of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation |
| TASK 27-34-00-820-003-B | Adjustment of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation to 0.5 Degrees Nose-Up with the Gauge-Elevator Neutral Setting (98D27309006000) |
| TASK 27-34-00-820-003-B-01 | Adjustment of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation to 0.5 Degrees Nose-Up with the Gauge-Elevator Neutral Setting (98D27309002000) |
| 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 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 29-24-00-863-001-A | Pressurize the Yellow Hydraulic System with the Electric Pump |
| TASK 29-24-00-864-001-A | Depressurize the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| TASK 55-13-11-000-001-A | Remove/Open of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Trailing-Edge Access-Panels |
| TASK 55-13-11-400-001-A | Install/Close of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Trailing-Edge Access-Panels |
Subtask 27-34-00-861-060-A Subtask 27-34-00-010-059-A
B. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 312.
(2) Open the access door 312AR.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zones:
(a) 334 for the left elevator.
(b) 344 for the right elevator.
(4) Open the THS trailing edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-000-001):
(a) 334DB for the left elevator.
(b) 344DB for the right elevator.
(5) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at the access door822.
(6) Open the access door 822
(7) On the battery power center 105VU:
Subtask 27-34-00-865-057-A (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 312.
(2) Open the access door 312AR.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zones:
(a) 334 for the left elevator.
(b) 344 for the right elevator.
(4) Open the THS trailing edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-000-001):
(a) 334DB for the left elevator.
(b) 344DB for the right elevator.
(5) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at the access door822.
(6) Open the access door 822
(7) On the battery power center 105VU:
- loosen the two screws and remove the protective cover
C. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
Subtask 27-34-00-860-067-C | 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 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 49VU | L/G/LGCIU/SYS1/NORM | 1GA | C09 |
| ** 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 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/SEC1/STBY SPLY | 22CE | B01 |
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS2 | 2GA | Q35 |
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS1/GRND SPLY | 52GA | Q34 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FCDC2/SPLY | 20CE2 | Q20 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC2/SPLY | 21CE2 | Q18 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
D. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) On the overhead panel 20VU:
(5) On the center pedestal, make sure that the pitch-trim control wheels are set to O.
(6) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) on the pitch-trim control wheels to tell persons not to move the THS.
(7) Install the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING on the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(8) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/O side sticks to tell persons not to touch the side sticks.
(9) Install the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (5) on the screwjack of the THS actuator (6).
(10) Put the servocontrol you adjust (new installed) in the damping mode, as follows:
(a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
(12) Install the pointer of the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER on the trailing edge of the elevator near the tail cone.
(13) With the pointer, make sure that the trailing edge of the elevator is aligned with the reference triangle.
(14) Remove the access panels 334CB 344CB.
4. Procedure(1) On the overhead panel 20VU:
- Make sure that the 3 OFF/NAV/ATT selector switches are in OFF position.
- Make sure that the FLT CTL/ELAC 1 and FLT CTL/SEC 1 pushbutton switches are pushed (on these pushbutton switches, the FAULT and OFF legends are off).
- Make sure that the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 and FLT CTL/SEC 2 pushbutton switches are pushed (on these pushbutton switches, the FAULT and OFF legends are off).
(5) On the center pedestal, make sure that the pitch-trim control wheels are set to O.
(6) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) on the pitch-trim control wheels to tell persons not to move the THS.
(7) Install the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING on the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(8) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/O side sticks to tell persons not to touch the side sticks.
(9) Install the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (5) on the screwjack of the THS actuator (6).
(10) Put the servocontrol you adjust (new installed) in the damping mode, as follows:
(a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
- Release the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
- The FLT CTL/ELAC 1 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are OFF).
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
- The FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(12) Install the pointer of the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER on the trailing edge of the elevator near the tail cone.
(13) With the pointer, make sure that the trailing edge of the elevator is aligned with the reference triangle.
(14) Remove the access panels 334CB 344CB.
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE THE RIGGING PIN ON THE TRANSDUCER UNIT.
DO NOT USE FORCE TO ENGAGE THE RIGGING PIN IN THE TRANSDUCER UNIT. IF YOU USE FORCE, THE RIGGING PIN WILL NOT DISENGAGE FREELY AND DAMAGE TO THE TRANSDUCER UNIT CAN OCCUR.
(15) Make sure that you can easily engage and disengage the rigging pin into the elevator position transducer unit (1). NOTE: The rigging pin is part of the transducer unit.
Subtask 27-34-00-820-056-C
A. Adjustment of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation
(a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the lock nut (2).
(b) Loosen the lock nut (2).
(c) Move the lock washers (3) apart.
(d) Turn the rod (4) until the trailing edge of the elevator is aligned with the reference triangle.
(e) TORQUE the lock nut (2) to between 3.5 and 3 m.daN (25.81 and 22.12 lbf.ft )
. Do not safety the lock nut (2) at this time.
(f) Make sure that the adjustment does not change when you TORQUE the lock nut.
(4) Set the servocontrol to the damping mode.
(a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
(6) Safety the lock nut (2) with Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(7) Preparation for the Test
(a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
(d) Remove the rigging pin (5) from the screw jack of the THS actuator (6).
Subtask 27-34-00-710-055-A 5. Close-upNOTE: If the two servocontrols on the same elevator must be adjusted, do the adjustment of the elevator and hydraulic actuation with the gauge elevator neutral setting (Ref. AMM TASK 27-34-00-820-003).
(1) Put the servocontrol you adjust (new installed) in the active mode, as follows: (a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
- Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
- Release the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
- The FLT CTL/ELAC 1 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legend are off).
(a) Cut and remove the lockwire from the lock nut (2).
(b) Loosen the lock nut (2).
(c) Move the lock washers (3) apart.
(d) Turn the rod (4) until the trailing edge of the elevator is aligned with the reference triangle.
(e) TORQUE the lock nut (2) to between 3.5 and 3 m.daN (25.81 and 22.12 lbf.ft )
. Do not safety the lock nut (2) at this time. (f) Make sure that the adjustment does not change when you TORQUE the lock nut.
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE THE RIGGING PIN ON THE TRANSDUCER UNIT.
DO NOT USE FORCE TO ENGAGE THE RIGGING PIN IN THE TRANSDUCER UNIT. IF YOU USE FORCE, THE RIGGING PIN WILL NOT DISENGAGE FREELY AND DAMAGE TO THE TRANSDUCER UNIT CAN OCCUR.
(3) Make sure that you can easily engage and disengage the rigging pin into the elevator position transducer unit (1). (4) Set the servocontrol to the damping mode.
(a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
- Release the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend comes on).
- The FLT CTL/ELAC 1 pushbutton switch is pushed (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF and FAULT legends are off).
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
- Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(6) Safety the lock nut (2) with Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(7) Preparation for the Test
(a) FOR [34CE1] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, INBD G), [34CE2] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, INBD Y)
- Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(b) FOR [34CE3] (SERVO CTL-L ELEVATOR, OUTBD B), [34CE4] (SERVO CTL-R ELEVATOR, OUTBD B)
- Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 1 pushbutton switch (on this pushbutton switch, the OFF legend goes off).
(d) Remove the rigging pin (5) from the screw jack of the THS actuator (6).
Subtask 27-34-00-860-066-A
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Depressurize the aircraft hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(4) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
Subtask 27-34-00-410-059-B (1) Depressurize the aircraft hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(4) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
B. Close Access
(1) Close the access door 312AR.
(2) Close the THS trailing edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001):
(a) 334CB 334DB for the left elevator.
(b) 344CB 344DB for the right elevator.
(3) Install the protective cover on the battery power center 105VU.
(4) Tighten the two screws.
(5) Close the access door 822
(6) Remove the access platform(s).
(1) Close the access door 312AR.
(2) Close the THS trailing edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001):
(a) 334CB 334DB for the left elevator.
(b) 344CB 344DB for the right elevator.
(3) Install the protective cover on the battery power center 105VU.
(4) Tighten the two screws.
(5) Close the access door 822
(6) Remove the access platform(s).
Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol