Detailed Inspection of Fuselage Skin at Horizontal Stabilizer Cutout at Forward, Upper and Lower Corners, LH/RH

TASK 53-51-00-210-004-A
Detailed Inspection of Fuselage Skin at Horizontal Stabilizer Cutout at Forward, Upper and Lower Corners, LH/RH

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

ZONE: 311
ZONE: 312

1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 535113-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE SKIN AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CUTOUT AT FORWARD, UPPER AND LOWER CORNERS, LH/RH

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 Information
A. Consumable Materials

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
(Material No.05RDA1)	Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - -
(Material No.08BAA9)	Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - -
(Material No.14SBA1)	Textile-Lint free Cotton -

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
311	AFT FUSLG TAIL SECTION
312	AFT FUSLG TAIL SECTION

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 51-78-00-916-001-A	Application of Temporary Protection System (TPS)
TASK 55-15-11-000-001-A	Removal of the Apron 333AT/333AB/343AT/343AB
TASK 55-15-11-400-001-A	Installation of the Apron 333AT/333AB/343AT/343AB
SRM 535111	(for corrective action)
Forward Corners of Horizontal Stabilizer Cutout

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-51-00-010-056-A

A. Get Access

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.

MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

(1) Remove the THS aprons (Ref. AMM TASK 55-15-11-000-001).

Subtask 53-51-00-110-071-A

B. Preparation of the Inspection Area
(1) Make sure that the inspection area is sufficiently clean to do a satisfactory inspection of the area.

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

(2) If not, clean the inspection area with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Remove the TPS layer, if it does not let you do a satisfactory inspection (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).

4. Procedure
Subtask 53-51-00-210-054-A

A. Detailed Inspection
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the fuselage skin at the forward upper and lower corners, LH/RH of the horizontal stabilizer cutout. Look for:

cracks
skin distortion.

NOTE: If necessary, refer to the ASRM SRM 535111 for the correct repair procedure.

Subtask 53-51-00-916-065-A

B. Application of Temporary Protection System

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY TEMPORARY PROTECTION ON THE OXYGEN SYSTEMS. MAKE SURE THAT THE TEMPORARY PROTECTION DOES NOT GET:

ON COMPOSITE PARTS, CONTROL CABLES, PULLEYS,TEFLON BEARINGS.
ON LUBRICATED SURFACES.
IN DRAIN VALVES OR OTHER ORIFICES.

TEMPORARY PROTECTION ON OR IN THESE PARTS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.

(1) Apply masking paper or masking tape Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - (Material No.05RDA1) on the equipment and fittings adjacent to the area.
(2) If there is a TPS layer, do a check of the condition and integrity of the TPS layer (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).

NOTE: Airbus recommends that you always apply a new layer of TPS. This is to make sure that the TPS layer continues to give satisfactory corrosion protection. Make sure that the TPS layer is in the correct condition after the check. if the TPS is in the correct condition, apply a new layer as a spray on the remaining layer.

(3) Replace the damaged TPS layer with a new layer of TPS on the inspection area, as recommended in the MPD (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
(4) If you used solvents, high-pressure water, steam and/or cleaning agents to clean the TPS layer:
(a) Apply a full new layer of TPS on the inspection area, as recommended in the MPD (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
(b) If there is no TPS layer, apply a new layer of TPS on the inspection area, as recommended in the MPD (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
(5) Remove the masking paper or the masking tape.

5. Close-up
Subtask 53-51-00-410-055-A

A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the THS aprons (Ref. AMM TASK 55-15-11-400-001).
(3) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.

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