Inspection of the Vertical Stabilizer Fairings and Rudder Fairings for Missing Fasteners
TASK 53-55-00-200-802-A
Inspection of the Vertical Stabilizer Fairings and Rudder Fairings for Missing Fasteners
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-55-00-860-050-A
Subtask 53-55-00-210-050-A
Subtask 53-55-00-860-051-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:55:55 UTC
Inspection of the Vertical Stabilizer Fairings and Rudder Fairings for Missing Fasteners
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.
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
1. Reason for the Job- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 10M (33 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.4 and 0.3 m.daN (35.40 and 26.55 lbf.in ) ![]() |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
Subtask 53-55-00-860-050-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized and put them in the maintenance configuration
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 10M (33 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized and put them in the maintenance configuration
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 10M (33 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
Subtask 53-55-00-210-050-A
A. Do an inspection of the vertical stabilizer fairings and rudder fairings for missing fasteners.
(1) Make sure that the screws (1) are installed and in the correct condition.
(2) Make sure that the nut-plates (2) are installed and in the correct condition.
(3) If necessary, replace/install the nut-plates (2).
(4) Torque the screws (1) to between 0.4 and 0.3 m.daN (35.40 and 26.55 lbf.in )
.
(5) Replace the missing fasteners before 100 flight cycles. Obey the standards in the subsequent table.
5. Close-up(1) Make sure that the screws (1) are installed and in the correct condition.
(2) Make sure that the nut-plates (2) are installed and in the correct condition.
(3) If necessary, replace/install the nut-plates (2).
(4) Torque the screws (1) to between 0.4 and 0.3 m.daN (35.40 and 26.55 lbf.in )
. (5) Replace the missing fasteners before 100 flight cycles. Obey the standards in the subsequent table.
| Fairing Designation | Fairing Missing Fasteners Description | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|
| 323AL/AR 325AL/AR | Missing fasteners in zone 1 | Missing fasteners are not permitted. Fasteners to be replaced before next flight. |
| 323AL/AR 325AL/AR | Missing fasteners in zone 2 | Replace the missing fasteners before 100 flight cycles. Missing fasteners are permitted with subsequent conditions: A maximum of two missing fasteners permitted which are not installed in adjacent position. Each missing fasteners location should be covered by two properly installed adjacent fasteners. |
Subtask 53-55-00-860-051-A
A. Put the aircraft back to the serviceable condition.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
Vertical Stabilizer Fairings and Rudder Fairings