Detailed Inspection of Rudder Side Panels, Internal Surfaces

TASK 55-40-00-210-003-A
Detailed Inspection of Rudder Side Panels, Internal Surfaces

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.

MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

ZONE: 326

1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 554004-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF RUDDER SIDE PANELS, INTERNAL SURFACES

NOTE: The effectivity of this task is ALL. To know, if this task is applicable for your aircraft, refer to the MPD task applicability and the weight variant data given in the SRM introduction.

2. Job Set-up Information
A. Consumable Materials

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
(Material No.04TMB2)	Varnish-- Electrical Bonding Structure
(Material No.05RAB9)	Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil -
(Material No.08BAA9)	Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - -
(Material No.14SBA1)	Textile-Lint free Cotton -

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
326	RUDDER
325AL, 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 326AT

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
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 55-33-13-010-002-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 55-44-11-000-001-A	Removal of the Rudder Tip
TASK 55-44-11-400-001-A	Installation of the Rudder Tip
SRM 55410001	(for corrective action)

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 55-40-00-010-051-B

A. Get Access
(1) Remove the rudder fairing 325AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-000-001).
(2) Open and safety the access panels 325DL 325CL 325BL (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(3) Remove the access panel 325EL (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(4) Remove and discard the aluminum tape from the lightening holes in the front spar.
(5) Remove the rudder tip 326AT (Ref. AMM TASK 55-44-11-000-001).

Subtask 55-40-00-110-054-A

B. Preparation of the Inspection Area
(1) Make sure that the inspection area is sufficiently clean to do a satisfactory inspection of the area.

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

(2) If not, clean the inspection area with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .

4. Procedure
Subtask 55-40-00-210-052-A

A. Detailed Inspection
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the internal surfaces of the rudder side panels.

NOTE: If you find damage refer to SRM 55410001.

5. Close-up
Subtask 55-40-00-410-051-B

A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Cut and install the Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - (Material No.05RAB9) over the lighting holes on the front spar.
(3) Apply Varnish-- Electrical Bonding Structure (Material No.04TMB2) around the edge of the lighting hole covers.
(4) Install the rudder tip 326AT (Ref. AMM TASK 55-44-11-400-001).
(5) Close the access panels 325DL 325CL 325BL (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(6) Install the access panel 325EL (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(7) Install the rudder fairing 325AL (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-400-001).
(8) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.

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