DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Spigot Ball Joint
TASK 54-51-41-400-001-A
Installation of the Spigot Ball Joint
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Expendable Parts
E. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 54-51-41-860-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 54-51-41-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 54-51-41-420-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:01:15 UTC
Installation of the Spigot Ball Joint
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:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
CAUTION:
BEFORE YOU INSTALL/REMOVE THE GSE-TOOL, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE GSE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. WHILE YOU OPERATE THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY OBEY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR.
ZONE: 410
ZONE: 420
ZONE: 470
ZONE: 480
FIN: 1000EM1 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 1000EM2 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
1. Reason for the JobZONE: 420
ZONE: 470
ZONE: 480
FIN: 1000EM1 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 1000EM2 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98D54403002000 | 1 | REM INST TOOL - SPIGOT BALL JOINT |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.05ABE1) | Retaining adhesive-Cylindrical fitting Medium strength - |
| (Material No.06AAB1) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - |
| (Material No.06AEA1) | Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - |
| (Material No.06AJD1) | Polysulfide Sealant-Corrosion inhibitive Sprayable - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 410 | ENG 1 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| 420 | ENG 2 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| 470 | ENGINE 1 AFT PYLON |
| 480 | ENGINE 2 AFT PYLON |
| 415BL, 415BR, 425BL, 425BR, 471BL, 481BL, 482BR | |
| 471BR, 471CL, 471CR, 481CL, 482CR | |
| 471AL, 472AR, 472BR, 481AL, 482AR | |
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOLTS | AIPC 54-51-17-02-020 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 20-28-00-912-802-A | Electrical Bonding - General Maintenance Procedure |
| TASK 26-21-41-000-001-A | Removal of the Engine Fire-Extinguisher Bottle |
| TASK 26-21-41-400-001-A | Installation of the Engine Fire-Extinguisher Bottle |
| TASK 54-51-21-400-001-A | Installation of the Pylon Lateral Access-Doors |
| TASK 54-53-11-400-002-A | Installation of the Pylon-to-Wing Access Panels |
| TASK 54-53-11-400-002-B | Installation of the Pylon-to-Wing Access Panels |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-040-A | Installation of the Power Plant |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-040-A-01 | Installation of the Power Plant with the Engine Positioner TWW 75E |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-040-A-03 | Installation of the Power Plant with Jacxson Tool |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-042-A | Installation of the Power Plant |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-042-A-01 | Installation of the Power Plant with the Engine Positioner TWW 75E (MIAG) |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-042-A-03 | Installation of the Power Plant with Jacxson Tool |
| TASK 71-13-11-400-040-A | Installation of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-11-400-041-A | Installation of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-A | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-32-11-400-002-A | Installation of the Left or Right Half Door of Thrust Reverser |
| TASK 78-32-11-400-040-A | Installation of the Left or Right Half Door of Thrust Reverser |
Subtask 54-51-41-860-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to start engine 1(2).
(2) On overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR 1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position:
(a) For the left pylon, in zones 410 and 470
(b) For the right pylon, in zones 420 and 480.
(4) Make sure that the fire extinguisher bottles are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-000-001).
Subtask 54-51-41-040-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to start engine 1(2).
(2) On overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR 1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position:
(a) For the left pylon, in zones 410 and 470
(b) For the right pylon, in zones 420 and 480.
(4) Make sure that the fire extinguisher bottles are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-000-001).
B. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser
Subtask 54-51-41-914-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE THRUST REVERSER IS LOCKED. IF NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE REVERSER.
(1) Make sure that the thrust reverser is unserviceable for maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-081-041). C. Preparation of the Replacement Component
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(a) Clean the external surfaces of the spigot ball joint, the retaining plate (3) and the bolts (1) with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(2) Do a visual inspection of the spigot ball joint and the spigot.
(3) Apply Retaining adhesive-Cylindrical fitting Medium strength - (Material No.05ABE1) in the housing of the spigot ball joint.
4. Procedure(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(a) Clean the external surfaces of the spigot ball joint, the retaining plate (3) and the bolts (1) with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(2) Do a visual inspection of the spigot ball joint and the spigot.
(3) Apply Retaining adhesive-Cylindrical fitting Medium strength - (Material No.05ABE1) in the housing of the spigot ball joint.
Subtask 54-51-41-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Spigot Ball Joint
Spigot Ball-Joint Installation ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Spigot Ball-Joint Installation ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Spigot Ball Joint - Protection against Corrosion ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Spigot Ball Joint - Protection against Corrosion ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
(1) Get the 98D54403002000 REM INST TOOL - SPIGOT BALL JOINT (98D54403002102).
(3) Install the threaded rods (43) with the nuts (42) below the upper panel.
(4) Install the nuts (41) and tighten them to hold the threaded rods (43) in position.
(5) Install the plate (45) on the threaded rods (43) and the nuts (44).
(6) Tighten the nuts (44) continuously to install the spigot ball joint (32) and to release the half segments (31) and (36).
(7) Remove the nuts (44) and the plate (45).
(8) Remove the nuts (41) and the threaded rods (43) bottom of the rear spar with the head downward.
(9) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) on the surface which touches the retaining plate (3) and the inner face of the upper spar.
(10) Install the retaining plate (3) on the lower spigot ball-joint (32) fitting.
(11) Install the eight bolts (1) with Polysulfide Sealant-Corrosion inhibitive Sprayable - (Material No.06AJD1) or Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) and the nuts (2).
Subtask 54-51-41-420-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Spigot Ball-Joint Installation ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Spigot Ball-Joint Installation ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Spigot Ball Joint - Protection against Corrosion ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Spigot Ball Joint - Protection against Corrosion ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL NOTE: You can use the 98D54403002000 REM INST TOOL - SPIGOT BALL JOINT to install the spigot ball joint if the pylon is removed from the aircraft.
(2) Put the spigot ball joint (32) in its housing. (3) Install the threaded rods (43) with the nuts (42) below the upper panel.
(4) Install the nuts (41) and tighten them to hold the threaded rods (43) in position.
(5) Install the plate (45) on the threaded rods (43) and the nuts (44).
(6) Tighten the nuts (44) continuously to install the spigot ball joint (32) and to release the half segments (31) and (36).
(7) Remove the nuts (44) and the plate (45).
(8) Remove the nuts (41) and the threaded rods (43) bottom of the rear spar with the head downward.
(9) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) on the surface which touches the retaining plate (3) and the inner face of the upper spar.
(10) Install the retaining plate (3) on the lower spigot ball-joint (32) fitting.
(11) Install the eight bolts (1) with Polysulfide Sealant-Corrosion inhibitive Sprayable - (Material No.06AJD1) or Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) and the nuts (2).
NOTE: If you sawed the heads of the two bolts (1) during removal, install new AIPC 54-51-17-02-020 BOLTS (1) with the heads in the down position.
(12) Remove the unwanted sealant with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) . B. Connection of the Bonding Leads of the Spigot at RIB5
Bonding Leads of the Spigot at RIB5 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Bonding Leads of the Spigot at RIB5 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
(1) Do the electrical bonding at the applicable location on the bonding angles (1) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB5 (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802).
(2) Put the bonding leads (2) in position on the bonding angles (1) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB5.
(3) Install the bolts (4) and the nuts (3).
(4) Tighten the nuts (3).
5. Close-up Bonding Leads of the Spigot at RIB5 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Bonding Leads of the Spigot at RIB5 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (2) Put the bonding leads (2) in position on the bonding angles (1) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB5.
(3) Install the bolts (4) and the nuts (3).
(4) Tighten the nuts (3).
Subtask 54-51-41-420-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of Component
(1) Install the fire extinguisher bottles (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-400-001).
(2) Install the engine, if removed (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-20-400-040) (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-040).
(3) Install the thrust reverser halves, if removed (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-01-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-03-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-02-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-04-40), (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-400-002), (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-400-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.
(4) Install fan cowl doors, if removed (Ref. AMM D/O 71-13-11-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 71-13-16-40), (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-11-400-040), (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-11-400-041):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
Subtask 54-51-41-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the fire extinguisher bottles (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-400-001).
(2) Install the engine, if removed (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-20-400-040) (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-040).
(3) Install the thrust reverser halves, if removed (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-01-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-03-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-02-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 78-32-04-40), (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-400-002), (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-400-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.
(4) Install fan cowl doors, if removed (Ref. AMM D/O 71-13-11-40), (Ref. AMM D/O 71-13-16-40), (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-11-400-040), (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-11-400-041):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
B. Installation of Component
(1) Install the pylon lateral access-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-001):
(a) For the right pylon: 425BL 425BR
(b) For the left pylon: 415BL 415BR.
(2) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-002):
(a) For the right pylon: 481AL 481BL 482AR 482BR
(b) For the left pylon: 471AL 471BL 472AR 472BR.
Subtask 54-51-41-410-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the pylon lateral access-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-001):
(a) For the right pylon: 425BL 425BR
(b) For the left pylon: 415BL 415BR.
(2) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-002):
(a) For the right pylon: 481AL 481BL 482AR 482BR
(b) For the left pylon: 471AL 471BL 472AR 472BR.
B. Installation of Component
(1) Install the pylon lateral access-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-001):
(a) For the right pylon: 425BL 425BR
(b) For the left pylon: 415BL 415BR.
(2) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-002):
(a) For the right pylon: 481BL 481CL 482BR 482CR
(b) For the left pylon: 471BL 471CL 471BR 471CR.
Subtask 54-51-41-440-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the pylon lateral access-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-001):
(a) For the right pylon: 425BL 425BR
(b) For the left pylon: 415BL 415BR.
(2) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-002):
(a) For the right pylon: 481BL 481CL 482BR 482CR
(b) For the left pylon: 471BL 471CL 471BR 471CR.
C. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser
(1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-081-041).
Subtask 54-51-41-942-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-081-041).
D. Close Access
(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).