Detailed Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer, Center Box, Internal Structure as far as Visible, Front Spar Forward Face and Upper Closing Rib, Upper Surface
TASK 55-30-00-200-001-A
Detailed Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer, Center Box, Internal Structure as far as Visible, Front Spar Forward Face and Upper Closing Rib, Upper Surface
Refer to the MPD TASK: 553003-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF VERTICAL STABILIZER, CENTER BOX, INTERNAL STRUCTURE AS FAR AS VISIBLE, FRONT SPAR FORWARD FACE AND UPPER CLOSING RIB, UPPER SURFACE
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 55-30-00-860-055-A
Subtask 55-30-00-210-050-A
Subtask 55-30-00-865-051-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:05:43 UTC
Detailed Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer, Center Box, Internal Structure as far as Visible, Front Spar Forward Face and Upper Closing Rib, Upper Surface
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.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 553003-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF VERTICAL STABILIZER, CENTER BOX, INTERNAL STRUCTURE AS FAR AS VISIBLE, FRONT SPAR FORWARD FACE AND UPPER CLOSING RIB, UPPER SURFACE
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.05RAB9) | Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 321 | DORSAL FIN |
| 322 | VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE |
| 323 | VERTICAL STABILIZER SPAR BOX |
| 324 | VERTICAL STABILIZER TIP |
| 325BL, 325BR, 325CL, 325CR, 325DL, 325EL, 325ER | |
| 321AL, 325AL, 325AR, 325FR, 325GR | |
| 325DR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
| TASK 53-45-11-000-001-A | Removal of the Dorsal Fin |
| TASK 53-45-11-400-001-A | Installation of the Dorsal Fin |
| TASK 53-55-12-000-001-A | Removal of the Rudder Fairings |
| TASK 53-55-12-400-001-A | Installation of the Rudder Fairings |
| TASK 55-32-11-000-001-A | Removal of the Vertical Stabilizer Leading-Edge |
| TASK 55-32-11-400-001-A | Installation of the Vertical Stabilizer Leading-Edge |
| TASK 55-33-13-010-002-A | Opening/Removal of the Trailing Edge Access-Panels of the Vertical Stabilizer |
| TASK 55-33-13-410-002-A | Closing/Installation of the Trailing Edge Access-Panels of the Vertical Stabilizer |
| TASK 55-34-11-000-001-A | Removal of the Vertical Stabilizer Tip |
| TASK 55-34-11-400-001-A | Installation of the Vertical Stabilizer Tip |
| SRM 553100 | |
Subtask 55-30-00-860-055-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Depressurize the Green, Yellow and Blue hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at Zone 320.
Subtask 55-30-00-865-050-A (1) Depressurize the Green, Yellow and Blue hydraulic systems (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at Zone 320.
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-30-00-010-052-B ** 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 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B08 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | B04 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | B03 |
| ** 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 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | H10 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | H09 |
| ** 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 | AUTO FLT/RUDDER/TRIM/IND | 15CC | M20 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/28VDC | 5CC2 | M19 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/26VAC | 14CC2 | M18 |
| 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. Get Access
(1) Remove the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-000-001).
(2) Remove the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-000-001).
(3) Remove the dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-000-001).
(4) Remove the fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-000-001).
(5) Open and safety the access panels 325BL 325CL 325DL 325BR 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(6) Remove the access panels 325EL 325ER 325DR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(7) Remove the peelable hole covers from the lighting holes at the spars.
Subtask 55-30-00-010-052-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-000-001).
(2) Remove the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-000-001).
(3) Remove the dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-000-001).
(4) Remove the fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-000-001).
(5) Open and safety the access panels 325BL 325CL 325DL 325BR 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(6) Remove the access panels 325EL 325ER 325DR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(7) Remove the peelable hole covers from the lighting holes at the spars.
C. Get Access
(1) Remove the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-000-001).
(2) Remove the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-000-001).
(3) Remove dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-000-001).
(4) Remove rudder fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-000-001).
(5) Open and safety access panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325BR and 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(6) Remove access panels 325EL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(7) Remove the peelable hole covers from the lighting holes at the spars.
4. Procedure(1) Remove the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-000-001).
(2) Remove the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-000-001).
(3) Remove dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-000-001).
(4) Remove rudder fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-000-001).
(5) Open and safety access panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325BR and 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(6) Remove access panels 325EL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(7) Remove the peelable hole covers from the lighting holes at the spars.
Subtask 55-30-00-210-050-A
A. Inspection
(1) Do a visual inspection of the vertical stabilizer center box internal structure as far as visible, the front spar FWD face and the upper closing rib upper structure.
(2) If you find damage, look for the limits SRM 553100.
5. Close-up(1) Do a visual inspection of the vertical stabilizer center box internal structure as far as visible, the front spar FWD face and the upper closing rib upper structure.
(2) If you find damage, look for the limits SRM 553100.
Subtask 55-30-00-865-051-A
A. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-30-00-410-054-B ** 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 |
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SEC1/NORM/SPLY | 21CE1 | B08 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | B04 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | B03 |
| ** 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 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | H10 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | H09 |
| ** 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 | AUTO FLT/RUDDER/TRIM/IND | 15CC | M20 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/28VDC | 5CC2 | M19 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/26VAC | 14CC2 | M18 |
| 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 |
B. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the peelable hole covers as follows:
(b) Clean the adjacent area of the lightening holes with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) until contamination is removed. Do not let cleaning agent dry on the surfaces.
(c) Install the peelable hole covers on the lightening holes.
(3) Close the access panels 325BL 325CL 325DL 325BR 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(4) Install the access panels 325EL 325ER 325DR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(5) Install the fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-400-001).
(6) Install the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-400-001).
(7) Install the leading edge (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-400-001).
(8) Install the dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-400-001).
(9) Remove the access platform(s).
(10) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(11) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Subtask 55-30-00-410-054-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the peelable hole covers as follows:
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
(a) For each lightening hole, cut a piece of Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - (Material No.05RAB9) with 20 mm (0.7874 in.) of excess of the hole dimension to make the peelable hole covers. (b) Clean the adjacent area of the lightening holes with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) until contamination is removed. Do not let cleaning agent dry on the surfaces.
(c) Install the peelable hole covers on the lightening holes.
(3) Close the access panels 325BL 325CL 325DL 325BR 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(4) Install the access panels 325EL 325ER 325DR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(5) Install the fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-400-001).
(6) Install the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-400-001).
(7) Install the leading edge (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-400-001).
(8) Install the dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-400-001).
(9) Remove the access platform(s).
(10) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(11) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
B. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the new peelable hole covers as follows:
(a) Clean the adjacent area of the lightening holes with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) . Do not let cleaning agent dry on the surfaces.
(b) For each lightening hole, cut a piece of Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - (Material No.05RAB9) with a diameter of 20 mm (0.7874 in.) larger than the diameter of the lightening hole.
(c) Install the new peelable hole covers on the lightening holes.
(3) Close access panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325BR and 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(4) Install access panels 325EL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(5) Install rudder fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-400-001).
(6) Install dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-400-001).
(7) Install the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-400-001).
(8) Install the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-400-001).
(9) Remove the access platform(s).
(10) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(11) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the new peelable hole covers as follows:
(a) Clean the adjacent area of the lightening holes with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) . Do not let cleaning agent dry on the surfaces.
(b) For each lightening hole, cut a piece of Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - (Material No.05RAB9) with a diameter of 20 mm (0.7874 in.) larger than the diameter of the lightening hole.
(c) Install the new peelable hole covers on the lightening holes.
(3) Close access panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325BR and 325CR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(4) Install access panels 325EL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(5) Install rudder fairings 325AL and 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-400-001).
(6) Install dorsal fin 321AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-45-11-400-001).
(7) Install the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-32-11-400-001).
(8) Install the vertical stabilizer tip (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-400-001).
(9) Remove the access platform(s).
(10) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(11) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Vertical-Stabilizer Spar-Box - Inspection Area