Installation of the Elevator Hinge-Arm End-Fittings
TASK 55-16-42-400-001-A
Installation of the Elevator Hinge-Arm End-Fittings
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Expendable Parts
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 55-16-42-860-051-A
Subtask 55-16-42-420-050-B
Subtask 55-16-42-410-051-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:05:14 UTC
Installation of the Elevator Hinge-Arm End-Fittings
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:
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.
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | SCRAPER - NON METALLIC |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.70 and 0.60 m.daN (61.95 and 53.10 lbf.in ) ![]() | |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.96 and 0.79 m.daN (84.96 and 69.91 lbf.in ) ![]() | |
| 98D27903500000 | 2 | PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.03HBD9) | Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - |
| (Material No.06AAC1) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - |
| (Material No.06ABA1) | Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - |
| (Material No.08BBC1) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Naphta based and Alcohol - |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-21-040 |
| 12 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-21-060 |
| 2 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-22-040 |
| 12 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-22-060 |
| 2 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-24-040 |
| 12 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-24-060 |
| 15 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-26-010 |
| 2 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-27-040 |
| 12 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-27-060 |
| 2 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-28-040 |
| 12 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 27-34-07-28-060 |
| 10 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-01-010 |
| 10 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-02-010 |
| 10 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-03-010 |
| 24 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-04-010 |
| 10 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-05-010 |
| 10 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-06-010 |
| 10 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-07-010 |
| 10 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-08-010 |
| 24 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 55-16-41-09-010 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| TASK 55-13-11-000-001-A | Remove/Open 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 |
| TASK 55-16-48-400-001-A | Installation of the Elevator Support Struts |
| TASK 55-22-11-000-001-A | Removal of the Elevator Leading Edge Access Panels 335AB (345AB), 335BB (345BB), 335CB (345CB), 335DB (345DB). |
Subtask 55-16-42-860-051-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 NOTICE(S) are in the flight compartment to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(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.
(6) Make sure that the THS trailing edge access panels are opened as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-000-001).
(7) Make sure that the elevator leading edge access panels are removed as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 55-22-11-000-001).
Subtask 55-16-42-865-052-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 NOTICE(S) are in the flight compartment to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(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.
(6) Make sure that the THS trailing edge access panels are opened as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-000-001).
(7) Make sure that the elevator leading edge access panels are removed as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 55-22-11-000-001).
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
Subtask 55-16-42-140-050-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 |
C. Cleaning
(1) Remove the old sealant from the hinge arm fittings and the hinge arms. Use a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
Subtask 55-16-42-110-050-A (1) Remove the old sealant from the hinge arm fittings and the hinge arms. Use a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
D. Cleaning
(1) Clean the mating surfaces of the hinge arm fittings and the hinge arms and the adjacent areas with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Naphta based and Alcohol - (Material No.08BBC1) .
4. Procedure(1) Clean the mating surfaces of the hinge arm fittings and the hinge arms and the adjacent areas with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Naphta based and Alcohol - (Material No.08BBC1) .
Subtask 55-16-42-420-050-B
A. Installation of Hinge-Arm End Fittings 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the mating surfaces of the hinge-arm end fitting (9) and the hinge arm (6).
(2) Put the hinge-arm end fitting (9) in position on the hinge arm (6).
(3) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - (Material No.06ABA1) on the bolts (5) and install them.
(4) Install the washers (8) and the nuts (7).
(5) TORQUE the nuts (7) to between 0.70 and 0.60 m.daN (61.95 and 53.10 lbf.in )
.
(6) Safety the nuts (7) with:
(a) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on the bushes (3) and install them.
(b) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on the bolt (4) and install it.
(c) Safety the bolt (4) with:
1 TORQUE the nut (11) to between 0.96 and 0.79 m.daN (84.96 and 69.91 lbf.in )
.
2 Safety the nut (11) with:
Subtask 55-16-42-420-054-B (1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) on the mating surfaces of the hinge-arm end fitting (9) and the hinge arm (6).
(2) Put the hinge-arm end fitting (9) in position on the hinge arm (6).
(3) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - (Material No.06ABA1) on the bolts (5) and install them.
(4) Install the washers (8) and the nuts (7).
(5) TORQUE the nuts (7) to between 0.70 and 0.60 m.daN (61.95 and 53.10 lbf.in )
. (6) Safety the nuts (7) with:
- The new AIPC 55-16-41-01-010 COTTER PIN (10) for left or right fitting 1
- The new AIPC 55-16-41-02-010 COTTER PIN (10) for left fitting 2
- The new AIPC 55-16-41-07-010 COTTER PIN (10) for right fitting 2
- The new AIPC 55-16-41-03-010 COTTER PIN (10) for left fitting 3
- The new AIPC 55-16-41-08-010 COTTER PIN (10) for right fitting 3
- The new AIPC 55-16-41-05-010 COTTER PIN (10) for left or right fitting 5
- The new AIPC 55-16-41-06-010 COTTER PIN (10) for left or right fitting 6.
(a) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on the bushes (3) and install them.
(b) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) on the bolt (4) and install it.
(c) Safety the bolt (4) with:
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-21-040 COTTER PIN (2) for fitting 1
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-22-040 COTTER PIN (2) for fitting 2
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-24-040 COTTER PIN (2) for fitting 3
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-27-040 COTTER PIN (2) for fitting 5
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-28-040 COTTER PIN (2) for fitting 6.
1 TORQUE the nut (11) to between 0.96 and 0.79 m.daN (84.96 and 69.91 lbf.in )
. 2 Safety the nut (11) with:
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-21-060 COTTER PIN (12)
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-22-060 COTTER PIN (12)
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-24-060 COTTER PIN (12)
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-27-060 COTTER PIN (12)
- The new AIPC 27-34-07-28-060 COTTER PIN (12).
B. Installation of the Hinge Arm End Fitting No. 4
(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) to the mating surfaces of the hinge arm end fitting (23) and the hinge arm (20).
(2) Put the hinge arm end fitting (23) in position on the hinge arm (20).
(3) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - (Material No.06ABA1) on the bolts (19) and install them.
(4) Install the washers (22) and the nuts (21).
(5) TORQUE the nuts (21) to between 0.70 and 0.60 m.daN (61.95 and 53.10 lbf.in )
.
(6) Safety the nuts (21) with:
(a) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) to the sleeve (17) and bush (14) and install them.
(b) Install the bolt (13).
(c) Safety the bolt (13) with a new AIPC 27-34-07-26-010 COTTER PIN (15).
(8) Put in position and install the elevator support strut (18) (Ref. AMM TASK 55-16-48-400-001).
5. Close-up(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) to the mating surfaces of the hinge arm end fitting (23) and the hinge arm (20).
(2) Put the hinge arm end fitting (23) in position on the hinge arm (20).
(3) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - (Material No.06ABA1) on the bolts (19) and install them.
(4) Install the washers (22) and the nuts (21).
(5) TORQUE the nuts (21) to between 0.70 and 0.60 m.daN (61.95 and 53.10 lbf.in )
. (6) Safety the nuts (21) with:
- a new AIPC 55-16-41-04-010 COTTER PIN (24) for the LH fitting No. 4.
- a new AIPC 55-16-41-09-010 COTTER PIN (24) for the RH fitting No. 4.
(a) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) to the sleeve (17) and bush (14) and install them.
(b) Install the bolt (13).
(c) Safety the bolt (13) with a new AIPC 27-34-07-26-010 COTTER PIN (15).
(8) Put in position and install the elevator support strut (18) (Ref. AMM TASK 55-16-48-400-001).
Subtask 55-16-42-410-051-A
A. Visual Inspection
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 55-16-42-410-050-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
B. Close Access
(1) Close the THS trailing edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001).
(2) Install the elevator leading edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001).
Subtask 55-16-42-942-051-A (1) Close the THS trailing edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001).
(2) Install the elevator leading edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001).
C. Remove Ground Equipment
(1) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 55-16-42-081-050-A (1) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
D. Remove Locking Devices
(1) Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
Subtask 55-16-42-865-050-A (1) Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
E. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
| 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 |
Elevator Hinge Arm End Fittings