DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Vertical Stabilizer Tip
TASK 55-34-11-400-001-A
Installation of the Vertical Stabilizer Tip
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 55-34-11-860-054-A
Subtask 55-34-11-560-050-A
Subtask 55-34-11-410-050-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:06:06 UTC
Installation of the Vertical Stabilizer Tip
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:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE ANTENNA.
ZONE: 324
1. Reason for the JobNOTE: You can remove or install the vertical stabilizer tip with your hands as an alternative to the SLING-UNIVERSAL,TAIL PLANE and the CRANE HEIGHT 15 M (50 FT). If you do not use the sling and the crane but operate the vertical tip manually, you must be careful not to cause damage to the vertical stabilizer.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | CRANE HEIGHT 15 M (50 FT) |
| No specific | 1 | SCRAPER - NON METALLIC |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.5 and 0.4 m.daN (44.25 and 35.40 lbf.in )  | |
| 98A55308440000 | 1 | SLING-UNIVERSAL,TAIL PLANE |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06AAB1) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - |
| (Material No.06AEA1) | Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - |
| (Material No.14DBB1) | Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 324 | VERTICAL STABILIZER TIP |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 11-00-00-400-022-A | Installation of the Hoisting-Point Cover Patches |
| TASK 20-28-00-869-002-A | Table of the Maximum Permitted Resistance-Values |
| TASK 23-61-41-400-001-A | Installation of the Static Discharger |
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
Vertical Stabilizer Tip 324ATSubtask 55-34-11-860-054-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Make sure that the Green, Blue and Yellow hydraulic system is depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) Make sure that the rudder pedals are in the neutral position.
(4) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position.
Subtask 55-34-11-865-051-A (1) Make sure that WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Make sure that the Green, Blue and Yellow hydraulic system is depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) Make sure that the rudder pedals are in the neutral position.
(4) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position.
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
4. Procedure| 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 |
Subtask 55-34-11-560-050-A
A. Preparation of the Vertical Stabilizer Tip for Installation
(1) Do a check for the condition of the sealant on the mating surfaces along the spar-box and the leading-edge rib. If necessary, replace the sealant:
(a) Remove the sealant from the mating surfaces along the spar-box and the leading-edge rib with a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
(b) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the mating surfaces of the tip (1). Do not apply the sealant to the bonding points.
(c) Apply the release agent Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) along the mating surfaces of the spar-box and the leading-edge rib. Do not apply the release agent to the bonding points.
(2) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(4) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(5) Examine the anchor nuts on the leading-edge rib and the spar-box for good condition.
Subtask 55-34-11-420-052-B (1) Do a check for the condition of the sealant on the mating surfaces along the spar-box and the leading-edge rib. If necessary, replace the sealant:
(a) Remove the sealant from the mating surfaces along the spar-box and the leading-edge rib with a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
(b) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the mating surfaces of the tip (1). Do not apply the sealant to the bonding points.
(c) Apply the release agent Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) along the mating surfaces of the spar-box and the leading-edge rib. Do not apply the release agent to the bonding points.
(2) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(4) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(5) Examine the anchor nuts on the leading-edge rib and the spar-box for good condition.
B. Installation of the Vertical Stabilizer Tip
(1) If applicable, attach the 98A55308440000 SLING-UNIVERSAL,TAIL PLANE to the lift lug (4) and to the CRANE HEIGHT 15 M (50 FT).
(2) If applicable, lift the tip (1) clear of the vertical stabilizer with the crane and the sling.
(3) Put the tip (1) in position.
(4) If applicable, remove the universal tailplane sling from the lift lug (4).
(5) If applicable, remove the universal tailplane sling and the crane.
(6) Install the screws (3).
(7) TORQUE the screws (3) to between 0.5 and 0.4 m.daN (44.25 and 35.40 lbf.in ).
(8) Make sure that the electrical bonding between the vertical stabilizer lightning-conductor and the trimmable horizontal-stabilizer bonding-leads is:
(10) If applicable, remove the lift lug (4) and install the plastic plug in the lift point.
(a) Install the new self-adhesive disks on the hoisting points (Ref. AMM TASK 11-00-00-400-022).
(11) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) around the tip (1).
(12) Install the static discharger (2) (Ref. AMM TASK 23-61-41-400-001).
5. Close-up(1) If applicable, attach the 98A55308440000 SLING-UNIVERSAL,TAIL PLANE to the lift lug (4) and to the CRANE HEIGHT 15 M (50 FT).
(2) If applicable, lift the tip (1) clear of the vertical stabilizer with the crane and the sling.
(3) Put the tip (1) in position.
(4) If applicable, remove the universal tailplane sling from the lift lug (4).
(5) If applicable, remove the universal tailplane sling and the crane.
(6) Install the screws (3).
(7) TORQUE the screws (3) to between 0.5 and 0.4 m.daN (44.25 and 35.40 lbf.in )
.(8) Make sure that the electrical bonding between the vertical stabilizer lightning-conductor and the trimmable horizontal-stabilizer bonding-leads is:
- Not more than the maximum permitted resistance value (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
(10) If applicable, remove the lift lug (4) and install the plastic plug in the lift point.
(a) Install the new self-adhesive disks on the hoisting points (Ref. AMM TASK 11-00-00-400-022).
(11) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) around the tip (1).
(12) Install the static discharger (2) (Ref. AMM TASK 23-61-41-400-001).
Subtask 55-34-11-410-050-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 55-34-11-865-052-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
B. 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 |
| 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 |