DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Control-Handle of the New-generation Side Stick Unit (SSU)
TASK 27-92-41-400-803-A
Installation of the Control-Handle of the New-generation Side Stick Unit (SSU)
Self Explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Expendable Parts
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-92-41-861-061-A
Subtask 27-92-41-420-064-A
Subtask 27-92-41-942-054-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:58:56 UTC
Installation of the Control-Handle of the New-generation Side Stick Unit (SSU)
NOTE: This task is applicable only for the new-generation side-stick unit. For the other side-stick assemblies, refer to the procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 27-92-41-400-006). To know if the side-stick installed on the aircraft is a new-generation side-stick unit refer to the procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 27-92-41-860-801).
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 | Torque wrench: range to between 0.35 and 0.3 m.daN (30.97 and 26.55 lbf.in )  |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 211 | COCKPIT |
| 212 | COCKPIT |
| 822 |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | COLLAR-CLAMP | AIPC 27-92-41-03-030 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 23-12-00-710-001-A | Operational Test of the Very High Frequency (VHF) System |
| TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A | Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power |
| TASK 24-42-00-862-001-A | De-energize the Ground Service Network Supplied from the External Power |
| TASK 27-92-41-710-001-A | Operational Test of the Side Stick Assembly |
| TASK 27-96-00-710-003-A | Operational Test of the Side Stick Priority |
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
New-Generation Side-Stick Unit - Control-HandleSubtask 27-92-41-861-061-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the ground service network is energized (Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
(2) Make sure that the aircraft hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
Subtask 27-92-41-010-078-A (1) Make sure that the ground service network is energized (Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
(2) Make sure that the aircraft hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
B. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at the access door 822.
(2) Make sure that the access door 822 is open.
(3) On the battery power center 105VU:
Subtask 27-92-41-865-069-A (1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at the access door 822.
(2) Make sure that the access door 822 is open.
(3) On the battery power center 105VU:
- make sure that the protective cover is removed.
C. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B11 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B08 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/AUDIO/ACP/F/O | 5RN | G07 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/AUDIO/ACP/CAPT | 4RN | G06 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/ACP F/O/BITE/ INT 2 AUDIO/3&5 OCCPNT | 5RN | G07 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/ACP CAPT/SELCAL/INT 1 AUDIO/AVNCS | 4RN | G06 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| 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 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/STICK/LOCK | 13CA | N16 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC3/SPLY | 21CE3 | Q19 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC2/SPLY | 21CE2 | Q18 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/STICK/LOCK | 13CA | N18 |
Subtask 27-92-41-420-064-A
A. Installation of the Control-Handle of the New-generation Side-Stick Unit
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Remove the CAP-BLANKING from each electrical connector and receptacle.
(4) Make sure that all the electrical connections are clean and in the correct condition.
(5) Remove the protection and make sure that no unwanted materials went into the bellows opening before you install the control handle.
(6) Connect the control handle (1) to the electrical connector.
(7) Put the four captive screws (5) and (6) to make them touch in the sequences (1, 2, 3 and 4).
(8) TORQUE the four captive screws (5) and (6) to between 0.35 and 0.3 m.daN (30.97 and 26.55 lbf.in ) in the sequences (1, 4, 3 and 2).
(9) Fold the locktabs (4).
(10) Lift the top part of the bellows (3) on the control handle (1).
(11) Attach the top part of the bellows (3) with a new AIPC 27-92-41-03-030 COLLAR-CLAMP (2) around the bellows (3).
(12) Tighten the collar-clamp (2).
Subtask 27-92-41-210-055-A (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Remove the CAP-BLANKING from each electrical connector and receptacle.
(4) Make sure that all the electrical connections are clean and in the correct condition.
(5) Remove the protection and make sure that no unwanted materials went into the bellows opening before you install the control handle.
(6) Connect the control handle (1) to the electrical connector.
(7) Put the four captive screws (5) and (6) to make them touch in the sequences (1, 2, 3 and 4).
(8) TORQUE the four captive screws (5) and (6) to between 0.35 and 0.3 m.daN (30.97 and 26.55 lbf.in )
in the sequences (1, 4, 3 and 2). (9) Fold the locktabs (4).
(10) Lift the top part of the bellows (3) on the control handle (1).
(11) Attach the top part of the bellows (3) with a new AIPC 27-92-41-03-030 COLLAR-CLAMP (2) around the bellows (3).
(12) Tighten the collar-clamp (2).
B. Check of the Side-Stick Movement
(1) Make sure that the side-stick :
(a) Is free to move.
(b) Has no friction point along its full range of operation.
(c) Comes correctly to its stops in all the directions.
(d) Goes back to the neutral position when you release it.
Subtask 27-92-41-865-070-A (1) Make sure that the side-stick :
(a) Is free to move.
(b) Has no friction point along its full range of operation.
(c) Comes correctly to its stops in all the directions.
(d) Goes back to the neutral position when you release it.
C. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 27-92-41-710-055-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B11 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B08 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/AUDIO/ACP/F/O | 5RN | G07 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/AUDIO/ACP/CAPT | 4RN | G06 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/ACP F/O/BITE/ INT 2 AUDIO/3&5 OCCPNT | 5RN | G07 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | COM/ACP CAPT/SELCAL/INT 1 AUDIO/AVNCS | 4RN | G06 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| 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 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/STICK/LOCK | 13CA | N16 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC3/SPLY | 21CE3 | Q19 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC2/SPLY | 21CE2 | Q18 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/STICK/LOCK | 13CA | N18 |
D. Operational Test
(1) Do the operational test of the side-stick assembly (Ref. AMM TASK 27-92-41-710-001).
(2) Do the operational test of the AP disconnect/priority pushbutton switch (Ref. AMM TASK 27-96-00-710-003).
(3) Do the operational test of the radio PTT switch (Ref. AMM TASK 23-12-00-710-001).
5. Close-up(1) Do the operational test of the side-stick assembly (Ref. AMM TASK 27-92-41-710-001).
(2) Do the operational test of the AP disconnect/priority pushbutton switch (Ref. AMM TASK 27-96-00-710-003).
(3) Do the operational test of the radio PTT switch (Ref. AMM TASK 23-12-00-710-001).
Subtask 27-92-41-942-054-A
A. Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 27-92-41-862-055-A Subtask 27-92-41-410-073-A C. Close Access
(1) Install the protective cover on the battery power center 105VU.
(2) Tighten the two screws.
(3) Close the access door 822.
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(1) Install the protective cover on the battery power center 105VU.
(2) Tighten the two screws.
(3) Close the access door 822.
(4) Remove the access platform(s).