DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FGeneral Visual Inspection of Fuselage External Surface and Vertical Stabilizer Attachment Fitting, underneath Vertical Stabilizer/Fuselage Fairings
TASK 53-51-00-210-018-A
General Visual Inspection of Fuselage External Surface and Vertical Stabilizer Attachment Fitting, underneath Vertical Stabilizer/Fuselage Fairings
Refer to the MPD TASK: 535126-01
GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE EXTERNAL SURFACE AND VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT FITTING, UNDERNEATH VERTICAL STABILIZER/FUSELAGE FAIRINGS
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-51-00-010-074-A
Subtask 53-51-00-210-070-A
Subtask 53-51-00-410-072-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 01:58:06 UTC
General Visual Inspection of Fuselage External Surface and Vertical Stabilizer Attachment Fitting, underneath Vertical Stabilizer/Fuselage Fairings
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 323
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 535126-01
GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE EXTERNAL SURFACE AND VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT FITTING, UNDERNEATH VERTICAL STABILIZER/FUSELAGE FAIRINGS
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.05RDA1) | Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 323 | VERTICAL STABILIZER SPAR BOX |
| 323AL, 323AR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 51-78-00-916-001-A | Application of Temporary Protection System (TPS) |
| 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 535100 | (for corrective action) |
Fuselage External Surface and Vertical Stabilizer Attachment Fittings Below Vertical Stabilizer/Fuselage FairingsSubtask 53-51-00-010-074-A
A. Get Access
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) in the required position.
(3) Remove the vertical stabilizer fairings 323AL 323AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-11-000-001).
Subtask 53-51-00-110-065-A WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
(1) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the fl - THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) in the required position.
(3) Remove the vertical stabilizer fairings 323AL 323AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-11-000-001).
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 the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) If there is a Temporary Protection System (TPS) layer and if it does not let you do a satisfactory inspection, remove the TPS layer (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
4. Procedure(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 the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) If there is a Temporary Protection System (TPS) layer and if it does not let you do a satisfactory inspection, remove the TPS layer (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
Subtask 53-51-00-210-070-A
A. Inspection
(1) Do a general visual inspection of these components/areas, below the vertical stabilizer/fuselage fairings:
Subtask 53-51-00-916-064-A (1) Do a general visual inspection of these components/areas, below the vertical stabilizer/fuselage fairings:
- the attachment fittings of the vertical stabilizer
- the top surface of the fuselage skin, below the vertical stabilizer.
NOTE: If necessary, refer to the ASRM SRM 535100 for the correct repair procedure.
B. Application of Temporary Protection System
(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).
(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-upWARNING:
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:
(1) Apply masking paper or masking tape Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - (Material No.05RDA1) on the equipment and fittings adjacent to the area. - ON COMPOSITE PARTS, CONTROL CABLES, PULLEYS,TEFLON BEARINGS.
- ON LUBRICATED SURFACES.
- IN DRAIN VALVES OR OTHER ORIFICES.
(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.
Subtask 53-51-00-410-072-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the vertical stabilizer fairings 323AL 323AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-11-400-001).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the vertical stabilizer fairings 323AL 323AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-11-400-001).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.