DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the THS Control Cables
TASK 27-41-44-400-001-A
Installation of the THS Control Cables
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Expendable Parts
E. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-41-44-010-057-A
Subtask 27-41-44-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 27-41-44-860-051-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:51:03 UTC
Installation 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 | CABLE TENSIOMETER |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 0U190360 | 1 | PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER |
| 98D27403500000 | 1 | PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING |
| 98F27003500000 | 1 | LOCKING TOOL - CABLE |
| 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.) |
| 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 |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | CABLE TIES | AIPC 27-41-03-05-020 |
| 54 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 |
| 56 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 |
| 43 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-41-42-01-260 |
| 21 | CABLE TIES | AIPC 27-41-83-01-010 |
| 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 25-54-12-400-001-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 27-41-00-720-001-A | Functional Test of the THS-Actuator Overtravel Related to the Mechanical Indicator |
| TASK 27-41-00-820-002-A | Adjustment of the THS Control-Cables Length |
| TASK 27-41-00-820-004-A | Cutting of the Rear Control Cables of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) |
| 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 53-12-11-400-001-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 |
Subtask 27-41-44-010-057-A
A. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 121.
(2) Make sure that the access door 811 is open.
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 132.
(4) Make sure that the access door 825 is open.
(5) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 154.
(6) Make sure that the access door 826 is open.
(7) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 312.
(8) Make sure that the access door 312AR is open.
(9) Make sure that the panels are removed :
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 are 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 is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-001).
Subtask 27-41-44-860-052-A (1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 121.
(2) Make sure that the access door 811 is open.
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 132.
(4) Make sure that the access door 825 is open.
(5) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 154.
(6) Make sure that the access door 826 is open.
(7) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 312.
(8) Make sure that the access door 312AR is open.
(9) 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 are 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 is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-001).
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the 98D27403500000 PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING is installed to prevent the movement of the pitch-trim control wheels.
(2) Make sure that the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (66) is installed 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
(3) Make sure that the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001). (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-864-001)
(4) On the CAPT and F/0 side-sticks, make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position.
(5) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) to all the attachment parts.
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the 98D27403500000 PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING is installed to prevent the movement of the pitch-trim control wheels.
(2) Make sure that the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (66) is installed 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 (4) On the CAPT and F/0 side-sticks, make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position.
(5) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) to all the attachment parts.
Subtask 27-41-44-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Control Cables
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Install the chain (7) on the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1). Keep to the 33.5 link dimension (refer to Detail B).
(4) Do the routing of the cables (5) and (6) through FR14, 23, 28, 33, 35.
(a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(6) Install the chain (35) on the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65). Keep to the 33.6 link dimension (refer to Detail G).
(7) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to the tension regulator (40).
(9) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR70.
(10) Put the flanges (12) and (13) and the sleeve (16) in position on the cables (10) and (11) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(11) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR67, 63, 58, 53, 48 and 42.
(12) If you install a new rear THS control-cable, cut of the rear control cable of the THS (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-820-004).
(13) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (10) to the cable (6) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not apply tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(14) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(15) Connect the cable (11) to the cable (5) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not put tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(16) At FR42, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67, install the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows:
(a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(c) Install new AIPC 27-41-03-05-020 CABLE TIES (21) or AIPC 27-41-83-01-010 CABLE TIES (21).
(17) Install the half-shells (14) on the cables (10) and (11) and between the edges of the flanges (12) and (13) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(18) Install the flanges (12) and (13) on FR70 with the washers (18) and the screws (17). Do not tighten.
(19) Install the sleeve (16) and the circlip (15).
(20) Lift the two flanges (51) and hold them in this position with the cables (10) and (11) in their grooves (refer to Detail L).
(21) Install the spacer (52), bolt (50), washer (53) and nut (55). Tighten the nut and safety it with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (54) (refer to Detail L and Section MM).
(22) Install the spacer (59), bolt (60), washer (58) and nut (57). Tighten the nut and safety it with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (56) (refer to Detail L and Section PP).
(23) Attach the springs (41) to the flanges (51) of the tension regulator (40).
(24) Install the spacer (46), bolt (47), washer (45) and nut (44). Tighten the nut and safety with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-260 COTTER PIN (43) (refer to Detail J and Section KK).
(25) Install the guard (34), the six washers (32) and the six screws (33) (refer to Details H and J).
(26) Install the chain guide (26) and the screws (27).
Subtask 27-41-44-420-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Install the chain (7) on the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1). Keep to the 33.5 link dimension (refer to Detail B).
(4) Do the routing of the cables (5) and (6) through FR14, 23, 28, 33, 35.
NOTE: The upper cable (5) goes along the left side (when you look from the rear to the front of the aircraft). The lower cable (6) goes along the right side.
(5) At FR14, 23, 28, 33, 35, install the cable guides (refer to Detail F) as follows: (a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(6) Install the chain (35) on the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65). Keep to the 33.6 link dimension (refer to Detail G).
(7) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to the tension regulator (40).
NOTE: The cable (10) goes along the right side (when you look from the rear to the front of the aircraft). The cable (11) goes along the left side.
(8) Engage the cable (11) inside the THS control tension-regulator. (The cable (10) goes along the right side). (9) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR70.
(10) Put the flanges (12) and (13) and the sleeve (16) in position on the cables (10) and (11) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(11) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR67, 63, 58, 53, 48 and 42.
(12) If you install a new rear THS control-cable, cut of the rear control cable of the THS (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-820-004).
(13) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (10) to the cable (6) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not apply tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(14) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(15) Connect the cable (11) to the cable (5) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not put tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(16) At FR42, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67, install the cable guides (See Detail F) as follows:
(a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(c) Install new AIPC 27-41-03-05-020 CABLE TIES (21) or AIPC 27-41-83-01-010 CABLE TIES (21).
(17) Install the half-shells (14) on the cables (10) and (11) and between the edges of the flanges (12) and (13) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(18) Install the flanges (12) and (13) on FR70 with the washers (18) and the screws (17). Do not tighten.
(19) Install the sleeve (16) and the circlip (15).
(20) Lift the two flanges (51) and hold them in this position with the cables (10) and (11) in their grooves (refer to Detail L).
(21) Install the spacer (52), bolt (50), washer (53) and nut (55). Tighten the nut and safety it with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (54) (refer to Detail L and Section MM).
(22) Install the spacer (59), bolt (60), washer (58) and nut (57). Tighten the nut and safety it with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (56) (refer to Detail L and Section PP).
(23) Attach the springs (41) to the flanges (51) of the tension regulator (40).
(24) Install the spacer (46), bolt (47), washer (45) and nut (44). Tighten the nut and safety with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-260 COTTER PIN (43) (refer to Detail J and Section KK).
(25) Install the guard (34), the six washers (32) and the six screws (33) (refer to Details H and J).
(26) Install the chain guide (26) and the screws (27).
A. Installation of the THS Control Cables
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Install the chain (7) on the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1). Keep to the 33.5 link dimension (refer to Detail B).
(4) Do the routing of the cables (5) and (6) through FR14, 23, 28, 33, 35.3.
(a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(6) Install new AIPC 27-41-03-05-020 CABLE TIES (21).
(7) Install the chain (35) on the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65). Keep to the 33.6 links dimension (See Detail G).
(8) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to the tension regulator (40).
(10) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR70.
(11) Put the flanges (12) and (13) and the sleeve (16) in position on the cables (10) and (11) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(12) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR67, 63, 58, 53, 48, 47.1, 42, and 38.
(13) If you install a new rear THS control-cable, cut the rear control cable of the THS (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-820-004).
(14) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (10) to the cable (6) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not apply tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(15) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
(16) Connect the cable (11) to the cable (5) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not apply tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
(17) At FR38, 42, 47.1, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67, install the cable guides (refer to Detail F) as follows:
(a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(c) Install new AIPC 27-41-03-05-020 CABLE TIES (21).
(18) Install the half-shells (14) on the cables (10) and (11) and between the edges of the flanges (12) and (13) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(19) Install the flanges (12) and (13) on FR70 with the washers (18) and the screws (17). Do not tighten.
(20) Install the sleeve (16) and the circlip (15).
(21) Lift the two flanges (51) and hold them in this position with the cables (10) and (11) in their grooves (refer to Detail L).
(22) Install the spacer (52), bolt (50), washer (53) and nut (55). Tighten the nut and safety it with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (54) (refer to Detail L and Section MM).
(23) Install the spacer (59), bolt (60), washer (58) and nut (57). Tighten the nut and safety with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (56) (refer to Detail L and Section PP).
(24) Attach the springs (41) to the flanges (51) of the tension regulator (40).
(25) Install the spacer (46), bolt (47), washer (45) and nut (44). Tighten the nut and safety with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-260 COTTER PIN (43) (refer to Detail J and Section KK).
(26) Install the guard (34), the six washers (32) and the six screws (33) (refer to Details H and J).
(27) Install the chain guide (26) and the screws (27).
Subtask 27-41-44-820-050-A (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Install the chain (7) on the gear wheel of the lower shaft assembly (1). Keep to the 33.5 link dimension (refer to Detail B).
(4) Do the routing of the cables (5) and (6) through FR14, 23, 28, 33, 35.3.
NOTE: The upper cable (5) goes along the left side (when you look from the rear to the front of the aircraft). The lower cable (6) goes along the right side.
(5) At FR14, 23, 28, 33, 35, install the cable guides (refer to Detail F) as follows: (a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(6) Install new AIPC 27-41-03-05-020 CABLE TIES (21).
(7) Install the chain (35) on the gear wheel of the input shaft (25) of the THS actuator (65). Keep to the 33.6 links dimension (See Detail G).
(8) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to the tension regulator (40).
NOTE: The cable (10) goes along the right side (when you look from the rear to the front of the aircraft). The cable (11) goes along the left side.
(9) Engage the cable (11) inside the THS control tension-regulator. (The cable (10) goes along the right side). (10) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR70.
(11) Put the flanges (12) and (13) and the sleeve (16) in position on the cables (10) and (11) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(12) Do the routing of the cables (10) and (11) to FR67, 63, 58, 53, 48, 47.1, 42, and 38.
(13) If you install a new rear THS control-cable, cut the rear control cable of the THS (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-820-004).
(14) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE to connect the cable (10) to the cable (6) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not apply tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE
(15) Install the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
(16) Connect the cable (11) to the cable (5) with the cable turnbuckle (23) (refer to Detail C). Do not apply tension. Remove the 98F27003500000 LOCKING TOOL - CABLE.
(17) At FR38, 42, 47.1, 48, 53, 58, 63 and 67, install the cable guides (refer to Detail F) as follows:
(a) Install the half-shells (19).
(b) Install the retainers (20).
(c) Install new AIPC 27-41-03-05-020 CABLE TIES (21).
(18) Install the half-shells (14) on the cables (10) and (11) and between the edges of the flanges (12) and (13) (refer to Detail D and Section EE).
(19) Install the flanges (12) and (13) on FR70 with the washers (18) and the screws (17). Do not tighten.
(20) Install the sleeve (16) and the circlip (15).
(21) Lift the two flanges (51) and hold them in this position with the cables (10) and (11) in their grooves (refer to Detail L).
(22) Install the spacer (52), bolt (50), washer (53) and nut (55). Tighten the nut and safety it with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (54) (refer to Detail L and Section MM).
(23) Install the spacer (59), bolt (60), washer (58) and nut (57). Tighten the nut and safety with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-130 COTTER PIN (56) (refer to Detail L and Section PP).
(24) Attach the springs (41) to the flanges (51) of the tension regulator (40).
(25) Install the spacer (46), bolt (47), washer (45) and nut (44). Tighten the nut and safety with the new AIPC 27-41-42-01-260 COTTER PIN (43) (refer to Detail J and Section KK).
(26) Install the guard (34), the six washers (32) and the six screws (33) (refer to Details H and J).
(27) Install the chain guide (26) and the screws (27).
B. Adjustment
(1) If you install a new cable, you must put a pre-tension to the cable before you adjust it.
(a) Put the 98D27407532000 RIGGING PIN - THS MECHANICAL CONTROL (42) in position on the tension regulator (40) (See Detail J).
(c) The Linkage must stay in this position for 48 hours.
(d) With the turnbuckles (23), release the tension on the linkage until you can remove the pin (42).
(e) Remove the 98D27407532000 RIGGING PIN - THS MECHANICAL CONTROL (42) from the tension regulator (40).
(2) Make sure that the flanges (12) and (13) are in the correct position over the cables (10) and (11). Tighten the screws (17) (See Detail D and Section EE).
(3) Safety the screws (17) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(4) Turn the turnbuckles until you cannot see the threads of the aft and rear wire rope terminal control cables of the THS.
(5) Install the locking clips (22) in the turnbuckles (23) (See Detail C).
(6) Adjust the control cables length (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-820-002).
(8) Make sure that the distance (B) between the ends of the terminal studs (cable side) in each THS control cable is minimun 20 mm (0.7874 in.) in all the positions.
Subtask 27-41-44-720-050-A (1) If you install a new cable, you must put a pre-tension to the cable before you adjust it.
(a) Put the 98D27407532000 RIGGING PIN - THS MECHANICAL CONTROL (42) in position on the tension regulator (40) (See Detail J).
- 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 between 4 and 48 hours, the stability of the adjustments is in proportion to the pre-tension time.
(c) The Linkage must stay in this position for 48 hours.
(d) With the turnbuckles (23), release the tension on the linkage until you can remove the pin (42).
(e) Remove the 98D27407532000 RIGGING PIN - THS MECHANICAL CONTROL (42) from the tension regulator (40).
(2) Make sure that the flanges (12) and (13) are in the correct position over the cables (10) and (11). Tighten the screws (17) (See Detail D and Section EE).
(3) Safety the screws (17) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(4) Turn the turnbuckles until you cannot see the threads of the aft and rear wire rope terminal control cables of the THS.
(5) Install the locking clips (22) in the turnbuckles (23) (See Detail C).
(6) Adjust the control cables length (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-820-002).
NOTE: If you cannot 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.
(7) 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.) over the full travel range of the THS control. (8) Make sure that the distance (B) between the ends of the terminal studs (cable side) in each THS control cable is minimun 20 mm (0.7874 in.) in all the positions.
C. Test
(1) Install the chain guard (2), the washers (3) and the screws (4) (See Detail A).
(2) Safety the screws (4) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(3) Install the chain guard (29). Attach it with the 4 washers (32) and the 4 screws (31) (See Detail H).
(4) Install the chain guard (30) and lock with the quick-attach fasteners (28).
(5) Make sure that the tool from the 98D27403500000 PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING and the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (66) from the THS actuator (65) are removed.
(6) Pressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001).
(7) Do the functional test of the THS mechanical control (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-720-001).
5. Close-up(1) Install the chain guard (2), the washers (3) and the screws (4) (See Detail A).
(2) Safety the screws (4) with lockwire corrosion resistant steel dia 0.8 mm (0.03 in.).
(3) Install the chain guard (29). Attach it with the 4 washers (32) and the 4 screws (31) (See Detail H).
(4) Install the chain guard (30) and lock with the quick-attach fasteners (28).
(5) Make sure that the tool from the 98D27403500000 PITCH TRIM CONTROL LOCKING and the 0U190360 PIN-RIGGING,THS ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL INPUT LEVER (66) from the THS actuator (65) are removed.
(6) Pressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-863-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-863-001).
(7) Do the functional test of the THS mechanical control (Ref. AMM TASK 27-41-00-720-001).
Subtask 27-41-44-860-051-A
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Depressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-864-001).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 27-41-44-410-058-A (1) Depressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-24-00-864-001).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
B. Close Access
(1) Install the panels that follow:
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 Install 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 and 826.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(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 Install 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 and 826.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).