DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Spigot Ball Joint
TASK 54-51-41-400-001-B
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 54-51-41-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 54-51-41-420-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 54-51-41-410-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:01:16 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:
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 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06LDG2) | Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Structure |
| (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, 471BR, 471CL, 471CR, 481BL, 481BR, 481CL, 481CR |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | BOLT | AIPC 54-51-17-02-020 |
| 6 | BOLT | AIPC 54-51-17-02-200 |
| 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-B | Installation of the Pylon-to-Wing Access Panels |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-012-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-012-A | Re-activation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
Spigot Ball JointSubtask 54-51-41-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) 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 the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) 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, at zones 410 and 470
(b) For the right pylon, at zones 420 and 480.
(4) Make sure that the fire extinguisher bottles are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-000-001).
Subtask 54-51-41-040-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) 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 the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) 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, at zones 410 and 470
(b) For the right pylon, at 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 54-51-41-040-055-B ** 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 78-30-00-040-012). B. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser
Subtask 54-51-41-914-054-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 78-30-00-481-041). 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 (3) and the bolts (1) and (2) with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(2) Do a visual inspection of the spigot ball joint (3).
4. Procedure(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(a) Clean the external surfaces of the spigot ball joint (3) and the bolts (1) and (2) with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(2) Do a visual inspection of the spigot ball joint (3).
Subtask 54-51-41-420-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Spigot Ball Joint
(1) Put the spigot ball joint (8) in its housing.
(2) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Structure (Material No.06LDG2) on the bolts (6) and (7).
(3) Install the bolts (6) and (7), the washers (9) and the nuts (10).
(4) If you cut the heads of the two bolts (6) and (7) during removal:
(a) Install the new AIPC 54-51-17-02-200 BOLT (6) and the new \AIPC 54-51-17-02-020 BOLT (7) with the heads in the down position.
(5) Tighten the nuts (10).
(6) Remove the unwanted sealant with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(7) Cut the tie wrap(s) that safetied the brackets (2) and (3) and the cable (5).
(8) Put the brackets (2) and (3) and the cable (5) in position.
(9) Install the bolts (4) and the nuts (1).
(10) Tighten the nuts (1).
Subtask 54-51-41-420-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the spigot ball joint (8) in its housing.
(2) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Structure (Material No.06LDG2) on the bolts (6) and (7).
(3) Install the bolts (6) and (7), the washers (9) and the nuts (10).
(4) If you cut the heads of the two bolts (6) and (7) during removal:
(a) Install the new AIPC 54-51-17-02-200 BOLT (6) and the new \AIPC 54-51-17-02-020 BOLT (7) with the heads in the down position.
(5) Tighten the nuts (10).
(6) Remove the unwanted sealant with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(7) Cut the tie wrap(s) that safetied the brackets (2) and (3) and the cable (5).
(8) Put the brackets (2) and (3) and the cable (5) in position.
(9) Install the bolts (4) and the nuts (1).
(10) Tighten the nuts (1).
B. Connection of the Bonding Leads of the Spigot at RIB5
(1) Do the electrical bonding at the applicable location on the bonding angles (12) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB5 (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802).
(2) Put the bonding leads (14) in position on the bonding angles (12) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB5.
(3) Install the bolts (11) and the nuts (13).
(4) Tighten the nuts (13).
5. Close-up(1) Do the electrical bonding at the applicable location on the bonding angles (12) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB5 (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802).
(2) Put the bonding leads (14) in position on the bonding angles (12) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB5.
(3) Install the bolts (11) and the nuts (13).
(4) Tighten the nuts (13).
Subtask 54-51-41-410-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Components
(1) Install the fire extinguisher bottles (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-400-001).
(2) Install the pylon lateral access-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-001):
(a) For the right pylon:
(b) For the left pylon:
(3) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-002):
(a) For the right pylon:
(b) For the left pylon:
Subtask 54-51-41-440-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the fire extinguisher bottles (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-400-001).
(2) Install the pylon lateral access-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-001):
(a) For the right pylon:
(b) For the left pylon:
(3) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-002):
(a) For the right pylon:
(b) For the left pylon:
B. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser
(1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-012).
Subtask 54-51-41-440-052-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-012).
B. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser
(1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-081-041).
Subtask 54-51-41-942-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-081-041).
C. 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).