Installation of the ELAC
TASK 27-93-34-400-001-A
Installation of the ELAC
1. Reason for the Job
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 27-93-34-010-051-A
Subtask 27-93-34-420-050-A
5. Close-up
Subtask 27-93-34-410-050-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 04:38:31 UTC
Installation of the ELAC
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 127 | REAR AVIONIC COMPARTMENT |
| 128 | REAR AVIONIC COMPARTMENT |
| 822, 824 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 22-97-00-710-001-A | Operational Test of the LAND CAT III Capability |
| TASK 27-93-00-610-001-A | Uploading of the Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) Software |
| TASK 27-93-00-710-001-A | Operational Test of the Elevator and Aileron Computers (ELACs) |
| TASK 27-93-34-000-001-A | Removal of the ELAC |
| TASK 27-93-34-400-001-A | Installation of the ELAC |
| TASK 31-32-00-860-006-A | Procedure to Get Access to the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST F/CTL Page |
| TASK 52-41-00-410-002-A | Close the Avionics Compartment Doors after Access |
Subtask 27-93-34-010-051-A
A. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE are in position at the access door 822 and at the access door 824.
(2) Make sure that the access doors 822 and 824 are open.
(3) On the battery power center 105VU:
Subtask 27-93-34-865-051-A (1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE are in position at the access door 822 and at the access door 824.
(2) Make sure that the access doors 822 and 824 are open.
(3) On the battery power center 105VU:
- Make sure that the protective cover is open.
B. 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 | |||
| FOR FIN: 2CE1 (ELAC1) | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B11 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| FOR FIN: 2CE2 (ELAC2) | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
Subtask 27-93-34-420-050-A
A. Installation of the ELAC
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Remove the blanking caps from the electrical connectors (2).
(4) Install the ELAC (1) on its rack (3).
(5) Push the ELAC (1) on its rack (3) to connect the electrical connectors (2).
(6) Engage the nuts (4) on the lugs and tighten them.
Subtask 27-93-34-865-052-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 blanking caps from the electrical connectors (2).
(4) Install the ELAC (1) on its rack (3).
(5) Push the ELAC (1) on its rack (3) to connect the electrical connectors (2).
(6) Engage the nuts (4) on the lugs and tighten them.
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 27-93-34-280-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| FOR FIN: 2CE1 (ELAC1) | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B11 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| FOR FIN: 2CE2 (ELAC2) | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
C. Do the LRU IDENTIFICATION of the ELAC.
(2) Make sure that the P/N of the ELAC shown on the LRU IDENTIFICATION page agrees with the Airline Configuration Management Document.
(a) If the P/N is different from the PN(s) given in the Airline Configuration Management Document, replace the ELAC (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-34-000-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-34-400-001).
Subtask 27-93-34-280-052-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL NOTE: This procedure is for the ELAC1. For the ELAC2, use the indications between the parentheses.
(1) Do the procedure to get access to the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST F/CTL page (Ref. AMM TASK 31-32-00-860-006). | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
| 1.Push the line key adjacent to the EFCS 1(2) indication. | The EFCS 1(2) menu page comes into view. |
| 2.Push the line key adjacent to the LRU IDENTIFICATION indication. | The LRU IDENTIFICATION page comes into view.
|
(a) If the P/N is different from the PN(s) given in the Airline Configuration Management Document, replace the ELAC (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-34-000-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-34-400-001).
NOTE: For ELAC P/N 3945129100, Airbus recommends to put (or update) an informative label on the front face of the computer with the P/N of the loaded software. This label is for information only. The procedure to identify the operational software P/N stays the LRU IDENTIFICATION on the MCDU.
C. Do the LRU IDENTIFICATION of the ELAC.
(2) Make sure that the P/N of the ELAC shown on the LRU IDENTIFICATION page agrees with the Airline Configuration Management Document.
(a) If the P/N is different from the PN(s) given in the Airline Configuration Management Document:
Subtask 27-93-34-710-050-A NOTE: This procedure is for the ELAC1. For the ELAC2, use the indications between the parentheses.
(1) Do the procedure to get access to the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST F/CTL page (Ref. AMM TASK 31-32-00-860-006). | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
| 1.Push the line key adjacent to the EFCS 1(2) indication. |
|
| 2.Push the line key adjacent to the LRU IDENTIFICATION indication. | The LRU IDENTIFICATION page comes into view.
|
(a) If the P/N is different from the PN(s) given in the Airline Configuration Management Document:
- If the ELAC LRU IDENTIFICATION shows the P/N 3945122XXX or 3945123XXX or 3945128XXX(non-dataloadable units), replace the ELAC (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-34-000-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-34-400-001).
- If the ELAC LRU IDENTIFICATION shows the P/N 3945129XXX, do the uploading of the ELAC software (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-00-610-001).
NOTE: For ELAC P/N 3945129100, Airbus recommends to put (or update) an informative label on the front face of the computer with the P/N of the loaded software. This label is for information only. The procedure to identify the operational software P/N stays the LRU IDENTIFICATION on the MCDU.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE SOFTWARE INSTALLED AGREES WITH THE AIRLINE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENT. THE SYSTEM OPERATIONAL TEST OR BITE TEST DOES NOT DETECT INCORRECT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION.
D. Do the operational test of the ELAC (Ref. AMM TASK 27-93-00-710-001). NOTE: If the airline operates the aircraft in CAT III conditions, do the LAND CAT III capability test (Ref. AMM TASK 22-97-00-710-001).
Subtask 27-93-34-410-050-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the protective cover on the battery power center 105VU.
(3) Tighten the two screws.
(4) Close the access doors 822 and 824 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-410-002).
(5) Remove the access platform(s).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the protective cover on the battery power center 105VU.
(3) Tighten the two screws.
(4) Close the access doors 822 and 824 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-410-002).
(5) Remove the access platform(s).
Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC)