Detailed Inspection of Fin to Fuselage, Forward, MID and AFT Attach Fittings, Outside Fuselage, LH/RH

TASK 53-51-00-210-012-A
Detailed Inspection of Fin to Fuselage, Forward, MID and AFT Attach Fittings, Outside Fuselage, LH/RH

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

ZONE: 323

1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 535162-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF FIN TO FUSELAGE, FORWARD, MID AND AFT ATTACH FITTINGS, OUTSIDE FUSELAGE, LH/RH
Refer to the MPD TASK: 535162-09
DETAILED INSPECTION OF FIN TO FUSELAGE, FORWARD, MID AND AFT ATTACH FITTINGS, OUTSIDE FUSELAGE, LH/RH

NOTE: Threshold/Interval:
- Calendar time requirement with a source "Fatique Monitoring Program" type B. Refer to structure section introduction for additional guidance.

NOTE: The effectivity of this task is "ALL". To know, if this task is applicable for your aircraft, refer to the MPD task applicability.The information on weight variant groups is given in the MPD and SRM introductions.

2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	1	ACCESS PLATFORM 8M (26 FT) - ADJUSTABLE

B. Consumable Materials

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
(Material No.08BAA9)	Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - -
(Material No.14SBA1)	Textile-Lint free Cotton -

C. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
323	VERTICAL STABILIZER SPAR BOX
323AL, 323AR

D. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 53-55-11-000-001-A	Removal of the Vertical Stabilizer Fairings
TASK 53-55-11-400-001-A	Installation of the Vertical Stabilizer Fairings
SRM 511100
SRM 512200
SRM 512300
External Fin to Fuselage Attachment Fittings

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-51-00-010-059-A

A. Get Access
(1) Put on a safety harness:

WARNING: BEFORE YOU START WORK, YOU MUST PUT ON A SAFETY HARNESS AND ATTACH IT TO THE ACCESS PLATFORM. WITHOUT A SAFETY HARNESS, YOU CAN FALL. THIS CAN KILL YOU OR CAUSE YOU INJURY.

(a) Put on and attach a safety harness before you start work in the work area.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 8M (26 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(3) Remove fairings 323AL and 323AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-11-000-001).

Subtask 53-51-00-110-079-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.
(2) If not, clean the inspection area with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .

4. Procedure
Subtask 53-51-00-210-059-A

A. Inspection
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the outer fuselage of the fin to fuselage at the forward, mid and aft attach fittings, left and right sides for damage and discontinuities.
(2) Make sure that there is no:
(a) Corrosion damage:
If you find corrosion, refer to the Structural Repair Manual ( SRM 512200) for the corrosion types, inspection, removal and subsequent corrosion protection.
(b) Other damage (scratches, cracks, gouges, dents, creases):
If you find this type of damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual ( SRM 511100) for the damage types, classification and corrective action.
(c) Paint layer damage: If you find this type of damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual ( SRM 512300) for general data for paint layers.

5. Close-up
Subtask 53-51-00-410-058-A

A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install fairings 323AL and 323AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-11-400-001).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.

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