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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
Adjustment of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation to 0.5 Degrees Nose-Up with the Gauge-Elevator Neutral Setting (98D27309006000)

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.
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.
ZONE: 312
ZONE: 334
ZONE: 344
1. Reason for the Job
NOTE: You can do this task together with AMM task 27-34-00-200-001 to prevent elevator vibration.
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
AR
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 ) T
No specific
Torque wrench: range to between 5.0 and 4.5 m.daN (36.87 and 33.19 lbf.ft ) T
0U190360
1
PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER
98D27303000001
1
LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER
98D27309006000
1
GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING
98D27903500000
2
PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING
 B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
No specific
Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
 C. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
312
AFT FUSLG TAIL SECTION
334
THS TRAILING EDGE
344
THS TRAILING EDGE
312AR, 334DB, 344DB, 822
 D. Expendable Parts
FIG.ITEM
DESIGNATION
IPC-CSN
8
REFERENCE TRIANGLE
AIPC 11-21-27-02-010
8
REFERENCE TRIANGLE
AIPC 11-21-89-48-010
17
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-34-07-11-020
10
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-34-07-11-030
20
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-34-07-12-070
17
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-34-87-11-020
10
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-34-87-11-030
20
COTTER PIN
AIPC 27-34-87-12-070
 E. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 11-00-00-960-001-A
Replacement of the Tail Cone Reference Triangle
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 27-34-00-200-001-A
Check of the Elevator Servo Controls and Hinge Bearings for Excessive Play and Condition
TASK 27-34-00-710-001-A
Operational Test of the Elevator and Hydraulic Actuation
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 52-41-00-010-002-A
Open the Avionics Compartment Doors for Access
TASK 52-41-00-410-002-A
Close the Avionics Compartment Doors after Access
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
F Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol
F Installation of the Elevator Neutral Setting Gauge
F Installation of the yoke
F Elevator servocontrol attachment
F THS servocontrol attachment
F Elevator Position Transducer Unit
F Pointer and Triangle Reference Positioning
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-34-00-010-065-A
A. Get Access
   (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position in zone 312.
   (2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position in these zones:
     (a) 334 for the left elevator.
     (b) 344 for the right elevator.
   (3) Open the access door 312AR.
   (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 door 822.
   (6) Open the access door 822 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-010-002).
   (7) On the battery power center 105VU:
  • Loosen the two screws and remove the protective cover.
Subtask 27-34-00-865-061-A
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
PANELDESIGNATIONFINLOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY15CE1B11
49VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/FCDC1/SPLY20CE1B10
49VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY21CE1B08
** ON A/C ALL
49VUL/G/LGCIU/SYS1/NORM1GAC09
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY15CE1B06
49VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/FCDC1/SPLY20CE1B05
49VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY21CE1B03
** ON A/C ALL
105VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY16CE2A02
105VUFLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY16CE1A01
105VUFLT CTL/SEC1/STBY SPLY22CEB01
121VUHYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS22GAQ35
121VUHYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS1/GRND SPLY52GAQ34
121VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/FCDC2/SPLY20CE2Q20
121VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC2/SPLY21CE2Q18
121VUFLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY15CE2R20
Subtask 27-34-00-860-071-A
C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
   (2) On the overhead panel 20VU:
  • Make sure that the three OFF/NAV/ATT selector switches are in OFF position.
   (3) On the overhead panel 23VU:
  • Release the FLT CTL/ELAC 1 and FLT CTL/SEC 1 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends come on).
   (4) On the overhead panel 24VU:
  • 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 upper ECAM display unit:
  • Make sure that the F/CTL ELAC 2 FAULT or F/CTL ELAC 2 PITCH FAULT warning is not shown.
   (6) On the maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the HYD/LEAK MEASUREMENT VALVES/G, B and Y pushbutton switches are pushed (the OFF legends of the HYD/LEAK MEASUREMENT VALVES/G, B and Y are off).
   (7) Pressurize the aircraft hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
   (8) On the center pedestal, make sure that the pitch-trim control wheels are set to 0.
   (9) 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).
   (10) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) on the pitch-trim control wheels to tell persons not to move the THS.
   (11) Make sure that there is no warning related to the LGCIUs on the upper ECAM display unit.
Subtask 27-34-00-480-054-A
D. Installation of the Tools
   (1) Safety the CAPT and F/O side sticks with the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING.
   (2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/O side sticks to tell persons not to move the side sticks.
   (3) Install the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (5) on the screwjack of the THS actuator (6).
F Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol
   (4) Do a check of the play at the trailing edge of the elevators (Ref. AMM TASK 27-34-00-200-001).
NOTE: It is not necessary to do this step if you replaced the elevator servocontrol or the elevator servocontrol rod end.
   (5) Install the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING on the right side:
F Installation of the Elevator Neutral Setting Gauge
     (a) Remove the screw (12) and the protector (13) from the setting bar (10).
     (b) Remove the other protectors from the setting bar.
     (c) Remove the two screws (7) from the access panel.
     (d) Install the yoke (8) on the THS.
F Installation of the yoke
To keep a good contact between the yoke and the THS, you must not TORQUE the PIN - THREADED.
     (e) Install the two PIN - THREADED (9) on the yoke (8).
     (f) Install the setting bar (10) on the yoke (8).
   (6) Install the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER at the trailing edge of the elevator, between the two servocontrols.
4. Procedure
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.
Subtask 27-34-00-820-076-F
A. Adjustment of the Inboard Servocontrol of the Right Elevator
NOTE: At this step, the inboard servocontrol (Yellow) is in the active mode. The outboard servocontrol (Blue) is in the damping mode.
   (1) To take up the play of the servocontrol attachment:
     (a) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
F Elevator servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove and discard the AIPC 27-34-07-11-020 COTTER PIN (17) or AIPC 27-34-87-11-020 COTTER PIN (17).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
     (b) At the servocontrol-to-THS attachment:
F THS servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove the nuts (31), washers (30), bolts (32), washers (33) and plate (34).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
   (2) Pressurize the aircraft hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
   (3) Apply a force of 20 +10 daN or -10 daN (44.9618 +22.4809 lbf or -22.4809 lbf) with the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER in the down direction.
   (4) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the new AIPC 27-34-07-11-020 COTTER PIN (17) or AIPC 27-34-87-11-020 COTTER PIN (17) on the bolt (19).
   (5) At the servocontrol-to-THS attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the plate (34) with the bolts (32), the washers (30), the washers (33) and the nuts (31).
     (c) Tighten the nuts (31).
   (6) Push with your hands on the front and on the middle of the setting bar and make sure that the contact of the setting bar (10) between the yoke (8) and the THS surface is correct.
F Installation of the yoke
   (7) Make sure that the gap between the upper surface of the elevator and the end part of the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING (10) is in the limits of the feeler gauge (11).
The neutral position indication is 5 mm (0.1969 in.) plus or minus 0.5mm.
F Installation of the Elevator Neutral Setting Gauge
   (8) If not, adjust the inboard servocontrol:
F Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol
     (a) Remove the lockwire from the lock nut (2).
     (b) Loosen the lock nut (2).
     (c) Disengage the lock washer (3).
     (d) Turn the rod (4) (in the correct direction) until the upper surface of the elevator touches the feeler gauge (11) in its limit position.
     (e) Engage the lock washer (3).
     (f) TORQUE the lock nut (2) to between 3.5 and 3 m.daN (25.81 and 22.12 lbf.ft ) T.
     (g) Make sure that the adjustment does not change when you TORQUE the lock nut.
     (h) Safety the lock nut (2) with Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
   (9) Make sure that you can easily engage/disengage the rigging pin into/from the elevator position transducer-unit (1).
F Elevator Position Transducer Unit
NOTE: The rigging pin is a part of the transducer unit.
If you cannot, adjust the length of the control rod (4):
     (a) Cut and discard the lockwire from the nut (2) (transducer unit side).
     (b) Loosen the nuts (2).
     (c) Disengage the lock washers (3).
     (d) Turn the control rod body (4) until you can engage freely the rigging pin in the transducer unit (1).
     (e) Engage the lock washers (3) and tighten the nuts (2) on the rod (4).
     (f) Make sure that you can engage/disengage freely the rigging pin into/from the elevator position transducer-unit (1).
     (g) On the upper ECAM display unit, make sure that the ELAC 2 PITCH FAULT warning is not shown.
     (h) Safety the nut (2) (transducer unit side) with lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.).
   (10) 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).
Subtask 27-34-00-869-092-A
B. Servoing Change
   (1) On the overhead panel 24VU:
     (a) Release the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 and FLT CTL/SEC 2 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends come on).
   (2) On the overhead panel 23VU:
     (a) Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 1 and FLT CTL/SEC 1 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends are off).
     (b) Make sure that the F/CTL ELAC 1 FAULT or F/CTL ELAC 1 PITCH FAULT warning is not shown on the upper ECAM display unit.
Subtask 27-34-00-820-077-C
C. Adjustment of the Outboard Servocontrol of the Right Elevator
NOTE: At this step, the inboard servocontrol (Yellow) is in the damping mode. The outboard servocontrol (Blue) is in the ON mode.
   (1) Adjust the play of the servocontrol attachment:
     (a) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
F Elevator servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove and discard the AIPC 27-34-07-11-020 COTTER PIN (17) or the AIPC 27-34-87-11-020 COTTER PIN (17).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
     (b) At the servocontrol-to-Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) attachment:
F THS servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove the nuts (31), washers (30), bolts (32), washers (33) and plate (34).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
   (2) Pressurize the aircraft hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
   (3) Apply a force of 20 +10 daN or -10 daN (44.9618 +22.4809 lbf or -22.4809 lbf) with the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER in the down direction.
   (4) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the new cotter pin (17) on the bolt (19).
   (5) At the servocontrol-to-THS attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the plate (34) with the bolts (32), washers (30), washers (33) and nuts (31).
     (c) Tighten the nuts (31).
   (6) Make sure that the contact of the setting bar (10) between the yoke (8) and the THS surface is correct.
   (7) Push on the front and on the middle of the setting bar. Make sure that the play between the top surface of the elevator and the end part of the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING (10) is in the limits of the feeler gauge (11).
The neutral position indication is 5 mm (0.1969 in.) plus or minus 0.5mm.
F Installation of the yoke
F Installation of the Elevator Neutral Setting Gauge
   (8) If not, adjust the outboard servocontrol:
F Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol
     (a) Remove and discard the lockwire from the lock nut (2).
     (b) Loosen the lock nut (2).
     (c) Disengage the lock washer (3).
     (d) Turn the rod (4) (in the correct direction) until:
  • The top surface of the elevator touches the feeler gauge (11) in its maximum travel position.
  • You can easily engage/disengage the rigging pin into/from the elevator position transducer-unit (1).
     (e) Engage the lock washer (3).
     (f) TORQUE the lock nut (2) to between 3.5 and 3 m.daN (25.81 and 22.12 lbf.ft ) T.
     (g) Make sure that the adjustment does not change when you TORQUE the lock nut.
     (h) Safety the lock nut (2) with the Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
     (i) Install the pointer of the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER on the trailing edge of the elevator in front of the tail cone.
F Pointer and Triangle Reference Positioning
     (j) Install the new AIPC 11-21-27-02-010 REFERENCE TRIANGLE (8) or the new AIPC 11-21-89-48-010 REFERENCE TRIANGLE (8) on the tail cone with its center in line with the pointer on the trailing edge of the elevator (Ref. AMM TASK 11-00-00-960-001).
     (k) Remove the pointer of the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER.
   (9) 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).
Subtask 27-34-00-080-053-A
D. Removal of the Tools
   (1) Remove the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING from the upper surface of the right elevator.
     (a) Remove the setting bar (10) from the yoke (8).
     (b) Remove the two PIN - THREADED (9) and the yoke.
     (c) Install the two screws (7) on the access panel.
   (2) Remove the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER.
Subtask 27-34-00-480-055-A
E. Installation of the Tools
   (1) Install the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING on the left side:
F Installation of the Elevator Neutral Setting Gauge
     (a) Remove the two screws (7) from the access panel.
     (b) Install the yoke (8) on the THS.
F Installation of the yoke
To keep a good contact between the yoke and the THS, you must not TORQUE the threaded pins.
     (c) Install the two PIN - THREADED (9) on the yoke (8).
     (d) Install the setting bar (10) on the yoke (8).
   (2) Install the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER, at the trailing edge of the elevator, between the two servocontrols.
Subtask 27-34-00-820-078-F
F. Adjustment of the Inboard Servocontrol of the Left Elevator
   (1) On the overhead panel 24VU:
     (a) Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 and FLT CTL/SEC 2 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends goes off).
     (b) Make sure that there is no F/CTL ELAC 2 FAULT or F/CTL ELAC 2 PITCH FAULT warning on the upper ECAM display unit.
   (2) On the overhead panel 23VU:
     (a) Release the FLT CTL/ELAC 1 and FLT CTL/SEC 1 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends comes on).
NOTE: At this step, the inboard servocontrol (Green) is in the active mode. The outboard servocontrol (Blue) is in the damping mode.
   (3) To take up the play of the servocontrol attachment:
     (a) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
F Elevator servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove and discard the AIPC 27-34-07-11-020 COTTER PIN (17) or AIPC 27-34-87-11-020 COTTER PIN (17).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
     (b) At the servocontrol-to-THS attachment:
F THS servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove the nuts (31), washers (30), bolts (32), washers (33) and plate (34).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
   (4) Pressurize the aircraft hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
   (5) Apply a force of 20 +10 daN or -10 daN (44.9618 +22.4809 lbf or -22.4809 lbf) with the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER in the down direction.
   (6) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the new cotter pin (17) on the bolt (19).
   (7) At the servocontrol-to-THS attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the plate (34) with the bolts (32), the washers (30), the washers (33) and the nuts (31).
     (c) Tighten the nuts (31).
   (8) Push with your hands on the front and on the middle of the setting bar and make sure that the setting bar (10) between the yoke (8) and the THS surface is correct.
F Installation of the yoke
   (9) Make sure that the gap between the upper surface of the elevator and the end part of the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING (10) is in the limits of the feeler gauge (11).
The neutral position indication is 5 mm (0.1969 in.) plus or minus 0.5 mm.
F Installation of the Elevator Neutral Setting Gauge
   (10) If not, adjust the inboard servocontrol:
F Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol
     (a) Remove and discard the lockwire from the lock nut (2).
     (b) Loosen the lock nut (2).
     (c) Disengage the lock washer (3).
     (d) Turn the rod (4) (in the correct direction) until the upper surface of the elevator touches the feeler gauge (11) in its limit position.
     (e) Engage the lock washer (3).
     (f) TORQUE the lock nut (2) to between 3.5 and 3 m.daN (25.81 and 22.12 lbf.ft ) T.
     (g) Make sure that the adjustment does not change when you TORQUE the lock nut.
     (h) Safety the lock nut (2) with Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
   (11) Make sure that you can engage/disengage the rigging pin easily into/from the elevator position transducer-unit (1).
F Elevator Position Transducer Unit
NOTE: The rigging pin is a part of the transducer unit.
If you cannot, adjust the length of the control rod (4):
     (a) Cut and discard the lockwire from the nut (2) (transducer unit side).
     (b) Loosen the nuts (2).
     (c) Disengage the lock washers (3).
     (d) Turn the control rod body (4) until you can engage freely the rigging pin of the transducer unit (1).
     (e) On the upper ECAM display unit, make sure that the ELAC 2 PITCH FAULT warning is not shown.
     (f) Safety the nut (2) (transducer unit side) with lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.0315 in.).
   (12) 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).
Subtask 27-34-00-869-093-A
G. Servoing Change
   (1) On the overhead panel 24VU:
     (a) Release the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 and FLT CTL/SEC 2 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends come on).
   (2) On the overhead panel 23VU:
     (a) Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 1 and FLT CTL/SEC1 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends go off).
     (b) Make sure that the F/CTL ELAC 1 FAULT or F/CTL ELAC 1 PITCH FAULT warning is not shown on the upper ECAM display unit.
Subtask 27-34-00-820-079-C
H. Adjustment of the Outboard Servo control of the Left Elevator
NOTE: At this step, the inboard servocontrol (Green) is in the damping mode. The outboard servocontrol (Blue) is in the ON mode.
   (1) Adjust the play of the servocontrol attachment:
     (a) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
F Elevator servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove and discard the AIPC 27-34-07-11-020 COTTER PIN (17) or the AIPC 27-34-87-11-020 COTTER PIN (17).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
     (b) At the servocontrol-to-THS attachment:
F THS servocontrol attachment
       1 Remove the nuts (31), washers (30), bolts (32), washers (33) and plate (34).
       2 The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
   (2) Pressurize the aircraft hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-863-003).
   (3) Apply a force of 20 +10 daN or -10 daN (44.9618 +22.4809 lbf or -22.4809 lbf) with the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER in the down direction.
   (4) At the servocontrol-to-elevator attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the new cotter pin (17) on the bolt (19).
   (5) At the servocontrol-to-THS attachment:
     (a) The servocontrol is locked with the ABS safety system:
     (b) Install the plate (34) with the bolts (32), washers (30), washers (33) and nuts (31).
     (c) Tighten the two nuts (31).
   (6) Push on the front and the on the middle of the setting bar. Make sure that the contact of the setting bar (10) between the yoke (8) and the THS surface is correct.
F Installation of the yoke
   (7) Make sure that the play between the top surface of the elevator and the end part of the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING (10) is in the limits of the feeler gauge (11).
The neutral position indication is 5 mm (0.1969 in.) plus or minus 0.5 mm.
F Installation of the Elevator Neutral Setting Gauge
   (8) If not, adjust the outboard servocontrol:
F Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol
     (a) Remove and discard the lockwire from the lock nut (2).
     (b) Loosen the lock nut (2).
     (c) Disengage the lock washer (3).
     (d) Turn the rod (4) (in the correct direction) until:
  • The top surface of the elevator touches the feeler gauge (11) in its maximum travel position.
  • You can easily engage/disengage the rigging pin into/from the elevator position transducer-unit (1).
     (e) Engage the lock washer (3).
     (f) TORQUE the lock nut (2) to between 3.5 and 3 m.daN (25.81 and 22.12 lbf.ft ) T.
     (g) Make sure that the adjustment does not change when you TORQUE the lock nut.
     (h) Safety the lock nut (2) with the Lockwire-corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
   (9) Install the pointer of the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER on the trailing edge of the elevator in front of the tail cone.
F Pointer and Triangle Reference Positioning
   (10) Install the new AIPC 11-21-27-02-010 REFERENCE TRIANGLE (8) or the new AIPC 11-21-89-48-010 REFERENCE TRIANGLE (8) on the tail cone with its center in line with the pointer on the trailing edge of the elevator (Ref. AMM TASK 11-00-00-960-001).
   (11) 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).
Subtask 27-34-00-080-060-A
I. Removal of the tools
   (1) Remove the pointer of the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER.
   (2) Remove the 98D27309006000 GAUGE-ELEVATOR NEUTRAL SETTING from the upper surface of the left elevator
     (a) Remove the setting bar (10) from the yoke (8).
     (b) Remove the two threaded pins (9) and the yoke.
     (c) Install the two screws (7) on the access panel.
     (d) Install the protector (13) and the screw (12) on the setting bar (10).
     (e) Install the other protectors on the setting bar.
   (3) Remove the 98D27303000001 LOAD,APPLICATION TOOL-ELEVATOR, AILERON, RUDDER.
Subtask 27-34-00-710-057-A
J. Test
   (1) Preparation for the test
     (a) Removal of the tools
       1 Remove the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (5) from the screwjack of the THS actuator (6).
F Adjustment of the Elevator Servocontrol
       2 Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and F/O side sticks.
     (b) On the overhead panel 24VU:
       1 Push the FLT CTL/ELAC 2 and FLT CTL/SEC2 pushbutton switches (on these pushbutton switches, the OFF legends go off).
   (2) Do the operational test of the elevators (Ref. AMM TASK 27-34-00-710-001).
5. Close-up
Subtask 27-34-00-860-072-A
A. Put the Aircraft back to its Initial Configuration.
   (1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
   (2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (3) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
Subtask 27-34-00-410-063-A
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) 334DB for the left elevator.
     (b) 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 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-410-002).
   (6) Remove the access platform(s).
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