DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the THS Control Cables
TASK 27-41-44-000-001-A
Removal of the THS 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 27-41-44-010-056-A
Subtask 27-41-44-010-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:51:02 UTC
Removal of the THS 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.
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 JobSelf 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) |
| 0U190360 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER |
| 98D27403500000 | 1 | PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 120 | AVIONICS COMPARTMENT |
| 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, 811, 825, 826 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| 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 29-23-00-863-001-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 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 |
Subtask 27-41-44-010-056-A
A. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 121.
(2) Open the access door 811.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 132.
(4) Open the access door 825.
(5) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 154.
(6) Open the access door 826.
(7) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE at zone 312.
(8) Open the access door 312AR.
(9) 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 27-41-44-860-050-A (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 121.
(2) Open the access door 811.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 132.
(4) Open the access door 825.
(5) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE at zone 154.
(6) Open the access door 826.
(7) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE at zone 312.
(8) Open the access door 312AR.
(9) 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) Pressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001).
(2) On the center pedestal, make sure that the pitch-trim control wheels are in the 0 position.
(3) Put the 98D27403500000 PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING in position to prevent the movement of the pitch-trim control wheels.
(4) Put the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (66) on the input lever of the THS actuator (65) (See Details Q and R).
Cable Linkage ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Cable Linkage ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Cable Linkage ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
(5) Depressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-864-001).
(6) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/0 side-sticks.
4. Procedure(1) Pressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001).
(2) On the center pedestal, make sure that the pitch-trim control wheels are in the 0 position.
(3) Put the 98D27403500000 PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING in position to prevent the movement of the pitch-trim control wheels.
(4) Put the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (66) on the input lever of the THS actuator (65) (See Details Q and R).
Cable Linkage ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Cable Linkage ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Cable Linkage ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (6) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the CAPT and F/0 side-sticks.
Subtask 27-41-44-010-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the THS Control Cables
(1) At FR35, 33, 28, 23, 14, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows :
(a) Cut and discard the cables ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(2) At zone 121, cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (4) and discard it (See Detail A).
(3) Remove the screws (4) and the washers (3).
(4) Remove the chain guard (2).
(5) At FR42, 48, 53, 58, 63, 67, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows:
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(6) At FR70, remove the circlip (15) and disengage the sleeve (16) from the cable guide (See Detail D and Section EE).
(7) Cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (17).
(8) Remove the screws (17) and the washers (18). Disengage the flange (13). Remove the half-shells (14).
(9) At zone 310, remove the 4 screws (31) and the washers (32) (See Detail H).
(10) Release the quick-attach fasteners (28). Remove the chain guards (29) and (30).
(11) Remove the screws (27) and the chain guide (26).
(12) Remove the 6 screws (33), the washers (32) and the guard (34) (See Details H and J).
(13) At zone 241:
(a) Remove the locking clips (22) from the turnbuckles (23),
(b) Turn the turnbuckles (23) until the cables (5), (6), (10), (11) are disconnected.
(14) Disengage the chain (7) from the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1).
(15) Pull and remove the chain (7) and cables (5) (6) assembly.
(17) Remove the cotter pin (43) and discard it. Remove the nut (44) and the washer (45) (See Detail J and Section KK).
(18) Remove the bolt (47) and the spacer (46).
(19) Lift the 2 flanges (51) and hold them in this position (See Detail L).
(20) Remove the cotter pin (54) and discard it. Remove the nut (55) and the washer (53) (See Detail L and Section MM).
(21) Remove the bolt (50) and the spacer (52).
(22) Remove the cotter pin (56) and discard it. Remove the nut (57) and the washer (58) (See Detail L and Section PP).
(23) Remove the bolt (60) and the spacer (59).
(24) Disengage the chain (35) from the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65) (See Details H and G).
(25) Pull the cables (10) and (11) up to FR70.
(27) Pull and remove the chain (35) and cables (10) (11) assembly from the THS actuator (65) (See Detail Q).
Subtask 27-41-44-010-051-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) At FR35, 33, 28, 23, 14, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows :
(a) Cut and discard the cables ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(2) At zone 121, cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (4) and discard it (See Detail A).
(3) Remove the screws (4) and the washers (3).
(4) Remove the chain guard (2).
(5) At FR42, 48, 53, 58, 63, 67, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows:
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(6) At FR70, remove the circlip (15) and disengage the sleeve (16) from the cable guide (See Detail D and Section EE).
(7) Cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (17).
(8) Remove the screws (17) and the washers (18). Disengage the flange (13). Remove the half-shells (14).
(9) At zone 310, remove the 4 screws (31) and the washers (32) (See Detail H).
(10) Release the quick-attach fasteners (28). Remove the chain guards (29) and (30).
(11) Remove the screws (27) and the chain guide (26).
(12) Remove the 6 screws (33), the washers (32) and the guard (34) (See Details H and J).
(13) At zone 241:
(a) Remove the locking clips (22) from the turnbuckles (23),
(b) Turn the turnbuckles (23) until the cables (5), (6), (10), (11) are disconnected.
(14) Disengage the chain (7) from the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1).
(15) Pull and remove the chain (7) and cables (5) (6) assembly.
NOTE: Be careful with the ends of the cables (5) and (6) when they move between the frames.
(16) Disengage the upper end of the springs (41) from the 2 flanges (51) of the tension regulator (40) (See Details J and L). (17) Remove the cotter pin (43) and discard it. Remove the nut (44) and the washer (45) (See Detail J and Section KK).
(18) Remove the bolt (47) and the spacer (46).
(19) Lift the 2 flanges (51) and hold them in this position (See Detail L).
(20) Remove the cotter pin (54) and discard it. Remove the nut (55) and the washer (53) (See Detail L and Section MM).
(21) Remove the bolt (50) and the spacer (52).
(22) Remove the cotter pin (56) and discard it. Remove the nut (57) and the washer (58) (See Detail L and Section PP).
(23) Remove the bolt (60) and the spacer (59).
(24) Disengage the chain (35) from the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65) (See Details H and G).
(25) Pull the cables (10) and (11) up to FR70.
NOTE: Be careful with the ends of the cables (10) and (11) when they move between the frames.
(26) At FR70, remove the sleeve (16) and the flanges (12) and (13) (See Detail D and Section EE). (27) Pull and remove the chain (35) and cables (10) (11) assembly from the THS actuator (65) (See Detail Q).
A. Removal of the THS Control Cables
(1) At FR35.3, 33, 28, 23, 14, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows :
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(2) At zone 121, cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (4) and discard it (See Detail A).
(3) Remove the screws (4) and the washers (3).
(4) Remove the chain guard (2).
(5) At FR38, 42, 47.1, 48, 53, 58, 63, 67, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows:
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(6) At FR70, remove the circlip (15) and disengage the sleeve (16) from the cable guide (See Detail D and Section EE).
(7) Cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (17).
(8) Remove the screws (17) and the washers (18). Disengage the flange (13). Remove the half-shells (14).
(9) At zone 310, remove the 4 screws (31) and the washers (32) (See Detail H).
(10) Release the quick-attach fasteners (28). Remove the chain guards (29) and (30).
(11) Remove the screws (27) and the chain guide (26).
(12) Remove the 6 screws (33), the washers (32) and the guard (34) (See Details H and J).
(13) At zone 241:
(a) Remove the locking clips (22) from the turnbuckles (23),
(b) Turn the turnbuckles (23) until the cables (5), (6), (10), (11) are disconnected.
(14) Disengage the chain (7) from the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1).
(15) Pull and remove the chain (7) and cables (5) (6) assembly.
(17) Remove the cotter pin (43) and discard it. Remove the nut (44) and the washer (45) (See Detail J and Section KK).
(18) Remove the bolt (47) and the spacer (46).
(19) Lift the 2 flanges (51) and hold them in this position (See Detail L).
(20) Remove the cotter pin (54) and discard it. Remove the nut (55) and the washer (53) (See Detail L and Section MM).
(21) Remove the bolt (50) and the spacer (52).
(22) Remove the cotter pin (56) and discard it. Remove the nut (57) and the washer (58) (See Detail L and Section PP).
(23) Remove the bolt (60) and the spacer (59).
(24) Disengage the chain (35) from the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65) (See Details H and G).
(25) Pull the cables (10) and (11) up to FR70.
(27) Pull and remove the chain (35) and cables (10) (11) assembly from the THS actuator (65) (See Detail Q).
(1) At FR35.3, 33, 28, 23, 14, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows :
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(2) At zone 121, cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (4) and discard it (See Detail A).
(3) Remove the screws (4) and the washers (3).
(4) Remove the chain guard (2).
(5) At FR38, 42, 47.1, 48, 53, 58, 63, 67, remove the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows:
(a) Cut and discard the cable ties (21).
(b) Remove the retainers (20).
(c) Remove the half-shells (19).
(6) At FR70, remove the circlip (15) and disengage the sleeve (16) from the cable guide (See Detail D and Section EE).
(7) Cut and remove the lockwire from the screws (17).
(8) Remove the screws (17) and the washers (18). Disengage the flange (13). Remove the half-shells (14).
(9) At zone 310, remove the 4 screws (31) and the washers (32) (See Detail H).
(10) Release the quick-attach fasteners (28). Remove the chain guards (29) and (30).
(11) Remove the screws (27) and the chain guide (26).
(12) Remove the 6 screws (33), the washers (32) and the guard (34) (See Details H and J).
(13) At zone 241:
(a) Remove the locking clips (22) from the turnbuckles (23),
(b) Turn the turnbuckles (23) until the cables (5), (6), (10), (11) are disconnected.
(14) Disengage the chain (7) from the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1).
(15) Pull and remove the chain (7) and cables (5) (6) assembly.
NOTE: Be careful with the ends of the cables (5) and (6) when they move between the frames.
(16) Disengage the upper end of the springs (41) from the 2 flanges (51) of the tension regulator (40) (See Details J and L). (17) Remove the cotter pin (43) and discard it. Remove the nut (44) and the washer (45) (See Detail J and Section KK).
(18) Remove the bolt (47) and the spacer (46).
(19) Lift the 2 flanges (51) and hold them in this position (See Detail L).
(20) Remove the cotter pin (54) and discard it. Remove the nut (55) and the washer (53) (See Detail L and Section MM).
(21) Remove the bolt (50) and the spacer (52).
(22) Remove the cotter pin (56) and discard it. Remove the nut (57) and the washer (58) (See Detail L and Section PP).
(23) Remove the bolt (60) and the spacer (59).
(24) Disengage the chain (35) from the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65) (See Details H and G).
(25) Pull the cables (10) and (11) up to FR70.
NOTE: Be careful with the ends of the cables (10) and (11) when they move between the frames.
(26) At FR70, remove the sleeve (16) and the flanges (12) and (13) (See Detail D and Section EE). (27) Pull and remove the chain (35) and cables (10) (11) assembly from the THS actuator (65) (See Detail Q).