DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FDetailed Inspection of Elevator Hinge Fittings and Actuator Fittings, LH/RH
TASK 55-20-00-200-003-A
Detailed Inspection of Elevator Hinge Fittings and Actuator Fittings, LH/RH
Refer to the MPD TASK: 552002-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR, HINGE FITTINGS AND ACTUATOR FITTINGS, 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 55-20-00-860-054-A
Subtask 55-20-00-210-055-A
Subtask 55-20-00-410-054-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:05:23 UTC
Detailed Inspection of Elevator Hinge Fittings and Actuator Fittings, LH/RH
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:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO THE INSPECTION. THE COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF ALUMINIUM AND HAVE GLASSFIBER COVERS WHICH CAN BE EASILY DAMAGED.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 552002-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR, HINGE FITTINGS AND ACTUATOR FITTINGS, 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.05RCB1) | Adhesive Film Tape-Masking or Labelling Film Polyester - |
| (Material No.05RDA1) | Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.12ABB1) | Corrosion Preventive Compound-Water Displacing Hard Film - |
| (Material No.12ABC1) | Corrosion Preventive Compound_Water Displacing Soft Film - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 335 | ELEVATOR |
| 345 | ELEVATOR |
| 334BB, 334DB, 334FB, 334HB, 335AB, 335BB, 335CB, 335DB, 344BB, 344DB, 344FB, 344HB, 345AB, 345BB, 345CB, 345DB |
| 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 51-78-00-916-001-A | Application of Temporary Protection System (TPS) |
| TASK 55-13-11-400-001-A | Install/Close of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) Trailing-Edge Access-Panels |
| SRM 552600 | |
Elevators - Installation of the Tool-Elevator Neutral SettingSubtask 55-20-00-860-054-A
A. Depressurize Hydraulic Systems
(1) Depressurize the Green, Yellow and 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 55-20-00-865-054-A (1) Depressurize the Green, Yellow and 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)
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-20-00-941-057-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 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B08 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS/ACTR/MOT2 | 19CE2 | B04 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B03 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/SEC1/STBY SPLY | 22CE | B01 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC3/SPLY | 21CE3 | Q19 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC2/SPLY | 21CE2 | Q18 |
| 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. 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 55-20-00-481-052-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.
D. Install Locking Devices
(1) Put the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING in the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(2) Put 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 55-20-00-010-052-A (1) Put the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING in the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
(2) Put 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. Access
(1) Open the access panels 334BB 334DB 334FB 334HB 335AB 335BB 335CB 335DB and/or 344BB 344DB 344FB 344HB 345AB 345BB 345CB 345DB.
Subtask 55-20-00-560-051-A (1) Open the access panels 334BB 334DB 334FB 334HB 335AB 335BB 335CB 335DB and/or 344BB 344DB 344FB 344HB 345AB 345BB 345CB 345DB.
F. Preparation of Inspection Area
(1) Make sure that the inspection area is sufficiently clean to do a satisfactory inspection of the area.
(2) If not, clean the inspection area with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) If there is a TPS layer and if it does not let you do a satisfactory inspection, remove the TPS layer (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the inspection area is sufficiently clean to do a satisfactory inspection of the area.
(2) If not, clean the inspection area with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) If there is a TPS layer and if it does not let you do a satisfactory inspection, remove the TPS layer (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
Subtask 55-20-00-210-055-A
A. Detailed Inspection
(1) Make a detailed inspection of the elevator hinge fittings, the actuator fittings and the adjacent structure for:
Subtask 55-20-00-916-051-A (1) Make a detailed inspection of the elevator hinge fittings, the actuator fittings and the adjacent structure for:
- delamination,
- deterioration to the structure,
- condition of the tab lugs and fasteners,
- scratches,
- marks, scores and corrosion,
- dents, indentation and gouges,
- cracks,
- damaged paintwork.
B. Application of Corrosion Preventive Compound
(1) Cover the area adjacent to the elevator hinge supports and the attachment fittings with Adhesive Film Tape-Masking or Labelling Film Polyester - (Material No.05RCB1) and Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - (Material No.05RDA1) .
(2) If there is a TPS layer, do a check of the condition and integrity of the TPS layer (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
(4) If, before the inspection, there was:
5. Close-up(1) Cover the area adjacent to the elevator hinge supports and the attachment fittings with Adhesive Film Tape-Masking or Labelling Film Polyester - (Material No.05RCB1) and Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - (Material No.05RDA1) .
(2) If there is a TPS layer, do a check of the condition and integrity of the TPS layer (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
NOTE: Airbus recommends that you always apply a new layer of TPS. This is to make sure that the TPS layer continues to give satisfactory corrosion protection. If, after the check, you think that the TPS layer is in the correct condition, you can apply a new layer as a spray on the existing layer.
(3) If the TPS layer has local damage, remove the damaged TPS layer and apply a new layer of Corrosion Preventive Compound_Water Displacing Soft Film - (Material No.12ABC1) or Corrosion Preventive Compound-Water Displacing Hard Film - (Material No.12ABB1) on the inspection area (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001). (4) If, before the inspection, there was:
- Removal of the TPS layer
- Or cleaning of the inspection area with high pressure water, steam, solvents and/or cleaning agents
Apply a full new layer of Corrosion Preventive Compound_Water Displacing Soft Film - (Material No.12ABC1) or Corrosion Preventive Compound-Water Displacing Hard Film - (Material No.12ABB1) on the inspection area (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
NOTE: Do not apply the corrosion preventive compound to the bush or bearing of each fitting assembly.
(5) Remove the masking tape from the adjacent structure area. Subtask 55-20-00-410-054-A
A. Visual Inspection
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 55-20-00-410-055-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
B. Close Access
(1) Close the access panels 334BB 334DB 334FB 334HB 335AB 335BB 335CB 335DB and/or 344BB 344DB 344FB 344HB 345AB 345BB 345CB 345DB. (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001)
Subtask 55-20-00-810-051-A (1) Close the access panels 334BB 334DB 334FB 334HB 335AB 335BB 335CB 335DB and/or 344BB 344DB 344FB 344HB 345AB 345BB 345CB 345DB. (Ref. AMM TASK 55-13-11-400-001)
C. Remove Locking Devices
(1) 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 THS hoisting point at RIB11.
(2) Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
Subtask 55-20-00-942-052-A (1) 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 THS hoisting point at RIB11.
(2) Remove the 98D27903500000 PIN-SIDE STICK LOCKING from the CAPT and F/O side stick controllers.
D. Remove Ground Equipment
(1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 55-20-00-865-066-A (1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
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 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B08 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC1/NORM/SPLY | 15CE1 | B06 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS/ACTR/MOT2 | 19CE2 | B04 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B03 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 105VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/STBY SPLY | 16CE2 | A02 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/ELAC1/STBY SPLY | 16CE1 | A01 |
| 105VU | FLT CTL/SEC1/STBY SPLY | 22CE | B01 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC3/SPLY | 21CE3 | Q19 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC2/SPLY | 21CE2 | Q18 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS ACTR/MOT3 | 19CE3 | Q17 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/THS ACTR/MOT1 | 19CE1 | Q16 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/ELAC2/NORM/SPLY | 15CE2 | R20 |