Removal of the Vertical Stabilizer Leading-Edge
TASK 55-32-11-000-001-A
Removal of the Vertical Stabilizer Leading-Edge
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 55-32-11-865-050-A
Subtask 55-32-11-020-052-B
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:05:50 UTC
Removal of the Vertical Stabilizer Leading-Edge
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.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE ANTENNA.
ZONE: 322
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 15M (49 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | CRANE HEIGHT 15 M (50 FT) |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98A55308440001 | 1 | SLING-UNIVERSAL,TAILPLANE |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 322 | VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 11-00-00-000-004-A | Removal of the Hoisting-Point Cover Patches |
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
Subtask 55-32-11-865-050-A
A. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-32-11-864-050-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 |
| 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. Make sure that the Green, Blue and Yellow hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
Subtask 55-32-11-010-051-A C. Get Access
(1) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 15M (49 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(3) Put the CRANE HEIGHT 15 M (50 FT) in position.
4. Procedure(1) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 15M (49 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(3) Put the CRANE HEIGHT 15 M (50 FT) in position.
Subtask 55-32-11-020-052-B
A. Removal of the Vertical Stabilizer Leading-Edge
(1) Remove the self-adhesive disks from the hoisting points and discard the self-adhesive disks (Ref. AMM TASK 11-00-00-000-004).
(2) Remove the plastic plugs from the lift points.
(3) Install the lift lugs with the eye end out of the leading edge panel (3).
(4) Attach the 98A55308440001 SLING-UNIVERSAL,TAILPLANE to the lift lugs and to the crane.
(5) Operate the crane and slowly tighten the sling cables.
(6) Adjust the turnbuckles as necessary to get an equal tension.
(7) Increase the cable tension to release the load from the screws (4).
(8) Remove the screws (4).
(9) Remove the leading edge panel (3) and lower it on the applicable support.
(10) Remove the sling.
(1) Remove the self-adhesive disks from the hoisting points and discard the self-adhesive disks (Ref. AMM TASK 11-00-00-000-004).
(2) Remove the plastic plugs from the lift points.
(3) Install the lift lugs with the eye end out of the leading edge panel (3).
(4) Attach the 98A55308440001 SLING-UNIVERSAL,TAILPLANE to the lift lugs and to the crane.
(5) Operate the crane and slowly tighten the sling cables.
(6) Adjust the turnbuckles as necessary to get an equal tension.
(7) Increase the cable tension to release the load from the screws (4).
(8) Remove the screws (4).
(9) Remove the leading edge panel (3) and lower it on the applicable support.
(10) Remove the sling.
Vertical Stabilizer Leading-Edge