DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FDetailed Inspection of Elevator Panels, Internal Structure as far as visible, LH/RH
TASK 55-20-00-200-002-A
Detailed Inspection of Elevator Panels, Internal Structure as far as visible, LH/RH
Refer to the MPD TASK: 552005-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR PANELS, INTERNAL STRUCTURE AS FAR AS VISIBLE, LH/RH
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 55-20-00-860-053-A
Subtask 55-20-00-210-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 55-20-00-410-053-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:05:22 UTC
Detailed Inspection of Elevator Panels, Internal Structure as far as visible, LH/RH
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:
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:
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:
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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACES. THE COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF CARBONFIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 552005-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR PANELS, INTERNAL STRUCTURE AS FAR AS VISIBLE, LH/RH
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98D27309001000 | 1 | NEUTRAL SETTING TOOL - ELEVATOR |
| 98D27903500000 | 2 | PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06AAC1) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - |
| (Material No.08BBD1) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol - |
| (Material No.14HAA1) | Film-- Polyvinyl Fluoride - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 335 | ELEVATOR |
| 345 | ELEVATOR |
| 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 |
| SRM 552100 | |
Elevators - Installation of the Tool-Elevator Neutral SettingSubtask 55-20-00-860-053-A
A. System Configuration
(1) Make sure that the elevators are on their lower travel stops.
Subtask 55-20-00-860-052-A (1) Make sure that the elevators are on their lower travel stops.
B. Depressurize Hydraulic Systems
(1) Depressurize the Green, the Yellow and the blue hydraulic systems. (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-002) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003)
Subtask 55-20-00-865-052-A (1) Depressurize the Green, the Yellow and the blue hydraulic systems. (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-002) (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-003)
C. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-20-00-481-051-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 |
D. Install Locking Devices
(1) Put the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING in the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(2) Install the 98D27309001000 NEUTRAL SETTING TOOL - ELEVATOR on the elevator:
(a) Remove the cover from the THS hoisting point at RIB11.
(b) Release the wing nut (6).
(c) Push the plate assembly (5) on the THS trailing edge. Make sure that the center plate (7) and the forward plate (8) rest on the THS surface.
(d) Remove the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2) from the stowage on the center plate (7).
(e) Install the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2) through the center plate (7) and the THS hoisting point.
(f) Make sure that:
Subtask 55-20-00-941-051-A (1) Put the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING in the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(2) Install the 98D27309001000 NEUTRAL SETTING TOOL - ELEVATOR on the elevator:
(a) Remove the cover from the THS hoisting point at RIB11.
(b) Release the wing nut (6).
(c) Push the plate assembly (5) on the THS trailing edge. Make sure that the center plate (7) and the forward plate (8) rest on the THS surface.
(d) Remove the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2) from the stowage on the center plate (7).
(e) Install the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2) through the center plate (7) and the THS hoisting point.
(f) Make sure that:
- The forward plate (8) is on the line of the rivets that attach the THS leading edge to the THS front spar.
- The bars (3) follow the line of the RIB11.
- The THS trailing edge is correctly positioned between the two parts of the plate assembly (5).
E. Safety Precautions
(1) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in the flight compartment to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the hydraulic systems.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 334 for the left hand elevator and/or zone 344 for the right hand elevator.
Subtask 55-20-00-010-051-A (1) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in the flight compartment to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the hydraulic systems.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 334 for the left hand elevator and/or zone 344 for the right hand elevator.
F. Access
(1) Remove or open the trailing edge access panels as necessary for the inspection (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-000-001).
(2) Remove the cover from the lightening holes on the front spar.
4. Procedure(1) Remove or open the trailing edge access panels as necessary for the inspection (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-000-001).
(2) Remove the cover from the lightening holes on the front spar.
Subtask 55-20-00-210-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Detailed Inspection
(1) Make a detailed inspection of the elevator panels internal structure, as far
as visible, thru the lightening holes, for:
(3) If joint part at TE rib 1 is found disengaged, contact Airbus.
Subtask 55-20-00-210-052-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make a detailed inspection of the elevator panels internal structure, as far
as visible, thru the lightening holes, for:
- deterioration of the structure,
- rib shear ties debonding,
- skin delamination,
- spar flanges debonding,
- joint part at TE rib 1 disengaged.
NOTE: Corrosion in the joint part at TE rib 1 is permitted.
(2) If damage is found, look for allowable damage limits SRM 552100. (3) If joint part at TE rib 1 is found disengaged, contact Airbus.
A. Detailed Inspection
(1) Make a detailed inspection of the elevator panels internal structure, as far as visible, thru the lightening holes, for:
5. Close-up(1) Make a detailed inspection of the elevator panels internal structure, as far as visible, thru the lightening holes, for:
- deterioration of the structure,
- rib shear ties debonding,
- skin delamination,
- spar flanges debonding.
Subtask 55-20-00-410-053-A
A. Visual Inspection
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 55-20-00-410-051-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
B. Close Access
(1) Cut and install hole covers, Film-- Polyvinyl Fluoride - (Material No.14HAA1) , to the lightening holes on the elevator front spar.
(a) Cut a piece of tedlar Film-- Polyvinyl Fluoride - (Material No.14HAA1) with 20 mm (0.7874 in.) of excess of the hole dimension, to make the hole cover.
(b) Abrade the paint of the front spar with scotch brite type A on the area where the hole cover will be bonded.
(c) Clean the area using Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol - (Material No.08BBD1) .
(d) Bond the hole cover using Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) .
(2) Close or install the trailing-edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001).
Subtask 55-20-00-942-051-A (1) Cut and install hole covers, Film-- Polyvinyl Fluoride - (Material No.14HAA1) , to the lightening holes on the elevator front spar.
(a) Cut a piece of tedlar Film-- Polyvinyl Fluoride - (Material No.14HAA1) with 20 mm (0.7874 in.) of excess of the hole dimension, to make the hole cover.
(b) Abrade the paint of the front spar with scotch brite type A on the area where the hole cover will be bonded.
(c) Clean the area using Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol - (Material No.08BBD1) .
(d) Bond the hole cover using Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay - (Material No.06AAC1) .
(2) Close or install the trailing-edge access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001).
C. Remove Ground Equipment
(1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 55-20-00-081-051-A (1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) 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.
(2) Remove the 98D27309001000 NEUTRAL SETTING TOOL - ELEVATOR from the elevator:
(a) Release the wing nut (6).
(b) Remove the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2).
(c) Remove the set of bars (3) and plates (7) and (8).
(d) Install the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2) in the stowage on the center plate (7).
(e) Tighten the wing nut (6).
(f) Install the cover on the hoisting point at RIB11.
Subtask 55-20-00-865-053-A (1) Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(2) Remove the 98D27309001000 NEUTRAL SETTING TOOL - ELEVATOR from the elevator:
(a) Release the wing nut (6).
(b) Remove the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2).
(c) Remove the set of bars (3) and plates (7) and (8).
(d) Install the T-handle screw (1) and the washer (2) in the stowage on the center plate (7).
(e) Tighten the wing nut (6).
(f) Install the cover on the hoisting point at RIB11.
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 |