Install/Close of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Trailing-Edge Access-Panels
TASK 55-13-11-400-001-A
Install/Close of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Trailing-Edge Access-Panels
Self explanatory
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 55-13-11-860-052-A
Subtask 55-13-11-420-050-C
Subtask 55-13-11-210-051-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:04:53 UTC
Install/Close of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Trailing-Edge Access-Panels
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL RANGES OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS SURFACES ARE CLEAR. MOVEMENT OF FLIGHT CONTROLS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
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:
YOU MUST PUT ON AND ATTACH A SAFETY HARNESS BEFORE YOU START WORK:
- ON THE THS OR IN THE REAR FUSELAGE
- ON TOP OF THE WINGS OR PYLONS.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE IN POSITION ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR, AND THUS POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
CAUTION:
DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACES. THE COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF CARBONFIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC.
CAUTION:
USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED MATERIALS AND OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURERS. OTHER MATERIALS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE PROTECTION OF THE COMPONENTS AND THE RELATED AREA.
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| 98D27903500000 | 2 | PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06AAC1) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - |
| (Material No.08BBC1) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Naphta based and Alcohol - |
| (Material No.14DBB1) | Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - |
| (Material No.14DCB1) | Release Agent-- Solvant Base - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 334 | THS TRAILING EDGE |
| 344 | THS TRAILING EDGE |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 20-28-00-720-005-A | Check of the Electrical Bonding of the Different Components (but not the Fluid Systems and Components Installed on Composite materials) |
| TASK 20-28-00-869-002-A | Table of the Maximum Permitted Resistance-Values |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-001-A | Depressurize the Green Hydraulic System |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-002-A | Depressurize the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-003-A | Depressurize the Blue Hydraulic System |
Subtask 55-13-11-860-052-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001), (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-002), (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(2) Make sure that the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING is in the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(3) Make sure that the warning notices are in the flight compartment to tell persons not to operate the flight controlls.
(4) Make sure that the warning notices are in position to tell persons not to operate the hydraulic systems.
(5) Make sure that the access platforms are in position at zone 334 and/or zone 344.
Subtask 55-13-11-865-055-A (1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001), (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-002), (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003).
(2) Make sure that the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING is in the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(3) Make sure that the warning notices are in the flight compartment to tell persons not to operate the flight controlls.
(4) Make sure that the warning notices are in position to tell persons not to operate the hydraulic systems.
(5) Make sure that the access platforms are in position at zone 334 and/or zone 344.
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
Subtask 55-13-11-914-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B11 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS/ACTR/MOT2 | 19CE2 | B09 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS/ACTR/MOT2 | 19CE2 | B04 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS ACTR/MOT3 | 19CE3 | Q17 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS ACTR/MOT1 | 19CE1 | Q16 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
| 122VU | LIGHTING/LOGO/L | 2LY | V03 |
| 122VU | LIGHTING/LOGO/R | 1LY | V02 |
C. Apply Sealants
(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) to the mating surfaces of the panels.
(2) Apply separator agent Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) along the mating surfaces of skin shells and the trailing edge ribs.
4. Procedure(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) to the mating surfaces of the panels.
(2) Apply separator agent Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) along the mating surfaces of skin shells and the trailing edge ribs.
Subtask 55-13-11-420-050-C
A. Installation of the Access Panels
(1) Install the upper trailing-edge access-panels:
(b) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (1), (2) and (3).
(c) Install the screws (1), (2) and (3).
(d) Tighten the screws (1), (2) and (3).
(e) Install the washers (11) and the nuts (10).
(f) On left access panel 334BT and/or right access panel 344BT, do the steps that follow:
(b) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (1) and (2).
(c) Install the screws (1) and (2).
(d) Tighten the screws (1) and (2).
(3) Install the lower trailing-edge hinged access-panels:
(b) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (7), (8) and (9).
(c) Install the screws (7), (8) and (9).
(d) Tighten the screws (7), (8) and (9).
(e) Install the washers (11) and the nuts (10).
(f) On left access-panel 334BT and/or right access-panel 344BT, do the steps that follow:
(h) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (2).
(i) Install the screws (2).
(j) Tighten the screws (2).
Subtask 55-13-11-110-051-A (1) Install the upper trailing-edge access-panels:
NOTE: The installation procedure of upper trailing-edge access-panel 334CT is given. The installation procedure of all the other upper trailing-edge access-panels is the same.
(a) Put the panel (4) in position. (b) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (1), (2) and (3).
(c) Install the screws (1), (2) and (3).
(d) Tighten the screws (1), (2) and (3).
(e) Install the washers (11) and the nuts (10).
(f) On left access panel 334BT and/or right access panel 344BT, do the steps that follow:
- Put the electrical bonding lead (25) in position on the bracket (24).
- Install the bolt (26), the washer (23) and the nut (22).
- Do a check of the electrical bonding lead (25) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-720-005).
- Make sure that the bonding value is not more than the maximum permitted value (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
NOTE: The installation procedure of lower trailing-edge access-panel 334EB is given. The installation procedure of all the other lower trailing-edge access-panels is the same.
CAUTION:
IF THE AIRCRAFT HAS A CONCESSION(S) RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BUSHINGS ON THE THS TRAILING-EDGE LOWER-SKIN-FLANGE, YOU CAN FIND BUSHINGS INSTALLED IN SOME SCREW POSITIONS: IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN OCCUR.
(a) Put the panel (5) in position. -
MAKE SURE THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE IN POSITION AND DO NOT REMOVE THEM. -
IF ONE OR MORE BUSHINGS ARE LOOSE OR MISSING, CONTACT AIRBUS.
(b) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (1) and (2).
(c) Install the screws (1) and (2).
(d) Tighten the screws (1) and (2).
(3) Install the lower trailing-edge hinged access-panels:
NOTE: The installation procedure of lower trailing-edge hinged access-panel 334FB is given. The installation procedure of all the other lower trailing-edge hinged access-panels is the same.
CAUTION:
IF THE AIRCRAFT HAS A CONCESSION(S) RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BUSHINGS ON THE THS TRAILING-EDGE LOWER-SKIN-FLANGE, YOU CAN FIND BUSHINGS INSTALLED IN SOME SCREW POSITIONS: IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN OCCUR.
(a) Put the access panel (6) in position. -
MAKE SURE THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE IN POSITION AND DO NOT REMOVE THEM. -
IF ONE OR MORE BUSHINGS ARE LOOSE OR MISSING, CONTACT AIRBUS.
(b) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (7), (8) and (9).
(c) Install the screws (7), (8) and (9).
(d) Tighten the screws (7), (8) and (9).
(e) Install the washers (11) and the nuts (10).
(f) On left access-panel 334BT and/or right access-panel 344BT, do the steps that follow:
- Put the electrical bonding lead (25) in position on the bracket (24).
- Install the bolt (26), the washer (23) and the nut (22).
- Do a check of the electrical bonding lead (25) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-720-005).
- Make sure that the bonding value is not more than the maximum permitted value (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
(h) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the screws (2).
(i) Install the screws (2).
(j) Tighten the screws (2).
B. Cleaning
(1) Clean the gaps around the trailing edge panels with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Naphta based and Alcohol - (Material No.08BBC1) .
Subtask 55-13-11-914-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Clean the gaps around the trailing edge panels with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Naphta based and Alcohol - (Material No.08BBC1) .
C. Apply Sealants
(1) Apply the Release Agent-- Solvant Base - (Material No.14DCB1) on the spaces around the trailing edge panels.
(2) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) to the gaps along the mating surfaces of the trailing edge panels.
Subtask 55-13-11-914-051-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Apply the Release Agent-- Solvant Base - (Material No.14DCB1) on the spaces around the trailing edge panels.
(2) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) to the gaps along the mating surfaces of the trailing edge panels.
C. Sealing
(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) around the anchor nuts of the ribs.
(2) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the spaces around the trailing edge panels.
(3) Apply the Release Agent-- Solvant Base - (Material No.14DCB1) on the spaces around the trailing edge panels.
5. Close-up(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) around the anchor nuts of the ribs.
(2) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the spaces around the trailing edge panels.
(3) Apply the Release Agent-- Solvant Base - (Material No.14DCB1) on the spaces around the trailing edge panels.
Subtask 55-13-11-210-051-A
A. Visual Inspection
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 55-13-11-865-052-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-13-11-081-050-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B11 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS/ACTR/MOT2 | 19CE2 | B09 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS/ACTR/MOT2 | 19CE2 | B04 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS ACTR/MOT3 | 19CE3 | Q17 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS ACTR/MOT1 | 19CE1 | Q16 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |
| 122VU | LIGHTING/LOGO/L | 2LY | V03 |
| 122VU | LIGHTING/LOGO/R | 1LY | V02 |
C. Remove Locking Devices
(1) Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and from the F/O side stick controllers.
Subtask 55-13-11-942-050-A (1) Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and from the F/O side stick controllers.
D. Remove Ground Equipment
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
THS Trailing Edge