General Visual Inspection of Fuselage External Surface, between stringer 23, LH/RH to Crown Centerline, Except Areas Covered by Belly Fairing
TASK 53-31-00-210-038-A
General Visual Inspection of Fuselage External Surface, between stringer 23, LH/RH to Crown Centerline, Except Areas Covered by Belly Fairing
Refer to the MPD TASK: 533133-01
GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE EXTERNAL SURFACE, BETWEEN STRINGER 23, LH/RH TO CROWN CENTER LINE, EXCEPT AREAS COVERED BY BELLY FAIRING
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-31-00-941-066-A
Subtask 53-31-00-210-087-A
Subtask 53-31-00-942-079-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 06:29:06 UTC
General Visual Inspection of Fuselage External Surface, between stringer 23, LH/RH to Crown Centerline, Except Areas Covered by Belly Fairing
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.
WARNING:
YOU MUST PUT ON AND ATTACH A SAFETY HARNESS BEFORE YOU START WORK:
- ON THE THS OR IN THE REAR FUSELAGE
- ON TOP OF THE WINGS OR PYLONS.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 200
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 533133-01
GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE EXTERNAL SURFACE, BETWEEN STRINGER 23, LH/RH TO CROWN CENTER LINE, EXCEPT AREAS COVERED BY BELLY FAIRING
NOTE: The effectivity of this task is ALL. To know, if this task is applicable for your aircraft, refer to the MPD task applicability and the weight variant data given in the SRM introduction.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 8M (26 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 200 | UPPER HALF FUSELAGE |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 51-73-11-300-001-A | Repair of Minor Damage on Aluminum Clad Components |
| TASK 51-73-11-300-003-A | Repair of Dents in Skin Panels |
| TASK 51-73-11-300-004-A | Repair of Minor Damage on Unclad Components |
| TASK 51-74-11-300-001-A | Repair of Corroded Areas |
| TASK 51-74-11-300-002-A | Removal of the Corrosion on Unpainted Light Alloy |
| TASK 51-75-12-300-001-A | Repair of Major Paint Damage on Light Alloy and Composite Material |
| TASK 51-75-12-300-003-A | Repair of Minor Paint Damage (Topcoat Only) |
| SRM 511100 | |
| SRM 512200 | |
| SRM 512311 | |
| SRM 533111 | |
| SRM 53311102 | (for corrective action) |
Inspection Areas of the Center Fuselage, from STGR23 LH/RH to Crown Centerline ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |
Inspection Areas of the Center Fuselage, from STGR23 LH/RH to Crown Centerline ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |
Inspection Areas of the Center Fuselage, from STGR23 LH/RH to Crown Centerline ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |
Subtask 53-31-00-941-066-A
A. Install the Ground Support Equipment
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 8M (26 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at the inspection area.
Subtask 53-31-00-110-092-A (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 8M (26 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at the inspection area.
B. Preparation of the Inspection Areas
(1) Make sure that the surfaces of the inspection areas are clean.
(2) If necessary, clean the inspection areas with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) and the Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) .
(3) Make sure that the inspection areas are dry before you continue.
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the surfaces of the inspection areas are clean.
(2) If necessary, clean the inspection areas with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) and the Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) .
(3) Make sure that the inspection areas are dry before you continue.
Subtask 53-31-00-210-087-A
A. General Visual Inspection
(1) Do a general visual inspection of the external surface of the fuselage from STGR23, LH/RH to the crown cenerline.
(a) For A320, do this between FR35 and FR47.
(a) Refer to the ASRM SRM 511100 for the classification of the damage.
(b) Refer to the ASRM SRM 533111 for the allowable damage limits for this structure.
(c) Repair the scratches which are in the limits (Ref. AMM TASK 51-73-11-300-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 51-73-11-300-004), as necessary.
(d) Repair the dents which are in the limits (Ref. AMM TASK 51-73-11-300-003).
(e) For damage that is more than the limits for minor damage, refer to the ASRM SRM 53311102 for the correct repair data.
(3) If you find corrosion:
(a) Refer to the ASRM SRM 512200 for the general corrosion data.
(b) Repair the corroded areas (Ref. AMM TASK 51-74-11-300-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 51-74-11-300-002), as necessary.
(4) If you find damage to the surface protection:
(a) Refer to the ASRM SRM 512311 for the general data about the paint coating of the aircraft.
(b) Repair the damage to the paint system (Ref. AMM TASK 51-75-12-300-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 51-75-12-300-003), as necessary.
5. Close-up(1) Do a general visual inspection of the external surface of the fuselage from STGR23, LH/RH to the crown cenerline.
(a) For A320, do this between FR35 and FR47.
- Do not examine the areas below the belly fairing.
- Look for scratches, dents, cracks, corrosion and damage to the surface protection.
- Do not examine the areas below the belly fairing.
- Look for scratches, dents, cracks, corrosion and damage to the surface protection.
- Do not examine the areas below the belly fairing.
- Look for scratches, dents, cracks, corrosion and damage to the surface protection.
- Do not examine the areas below the belly fairing.
- Look for scratches, dents, cracks, corrosion and damage to the surface protection.
(a) Refer to the ASRM SRM 511100 for the classification of the damage.
(b) Refer to the ASRM SRM 533111 for the allowable damage limits for this structure.
(c) Repair the scratches which are in the limits (Ref. AMM TASK 51-73-11-300-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 51-73-11-300-004), as necessary.
(d) Repair the dents which are in the limits (Ref. AMM TASK 51-73-11-300-003).
(e) For damage that is more than the limits for minor damage, refer to the ASRM SRM 53311102 for the correct repair data.
(3) If you find corrosion:
(a) Refer to the ASRM SRM 512200 for the general corrosion data.
(b) Repair the corroded areas (Ref. AMM TASK 51-74-11-300-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 51-74-11-300-002), as necessary.
(4) If you find damage to the surface protection:
(a) Refer to the ASRM SRM 512311 for the general data about the paint coating of the aircraft.
(b) Repair the damage to the paint system (Ref. AMM TASK 51-75-12-300-001) or (Ref. AMM TASK 51-75-12-300-003), as necessary.
Subtask 53-31-00-942-079-A
A. Remove the Ground Support Equipment
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
Inspection Areas of the Center Fuselage, from STGR23 LH/RH to Crown Centerline