DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FSpecial Detailed Inspection of Rudder Side Panels, in Area of Rudder Bearings and in the Booster Area, LH/RH
TASK 55-40-00-280-002-A
Special Detailed Inspection of Rudder Side Panels, in Area of Rudder Bearings and in the Booster Area, LH/RH
Refer to the MPD TASK: 554003-02
SPECIAL DETAILED INSPECTION (US) OF RUDDER SIDE PANELS, IN AREA OF RUDDER BEARINGS, IN THE BOOSTER AREA AND AROUND HOISTING POINTS, 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 55-40-00-860-069-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 55-40-00-280-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 55-40-00-865-079-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:06:16 UTC
Special Detailed Inspection of Rudder Side Panels, in Area of Rudder Bearings and in the Booster Area, LH/RH
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 FLIGHT CONTROL SAFETY-LOCKS AND THE WARNING NOTICES ARE IN POSITION.
WARNING:
BEFORE YOU START WORK, YOU MUST PUT ON A SAFETY HARNESS AND ATTACH IT TO THE ACCESS PLATFORM. WITHOUT A SAFETY HARNESS, YOU CAN FALL. THIS CAN KILL YOU OR CAUSE YOU INJURY.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 326
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 554003-02
SPECIAL DETAILED INSPECTION (US) OF RUDDER SIDE PANELS, IN AREA OF RUDDER BEARINGS, IN THE BOOSTER AREA AND AROUND HOISTING POINTS, LH/RH.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.08BPA1) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-Non structural use - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 326 | RUDDER |
| 325BL, 325BR, 325CL, 325CR, 325DL, 325EL, 325ER | |
| 325FR, 325GR | |
| 325DR |
| 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 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 |
| SRM 511100 | |
| SRM 512200 | |
| SRM 512300 | |
| SRM 512400 | |
| NTM 554003 | |
Rudder Inspection AreaSubtask 55-40-00-860-069-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(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).
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the rudder.
Subtask 55-40-00-865-078-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (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).
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the rudder.
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-40-00-010-060-A ** 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 NOT FOR 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) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 326.
(2) Open trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325DR and 325ER (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-001).
Subtask 55-40-00-010-060-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 326.
(2) Open trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325DR and 325ER (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-001).
NOTE: The trailing edge access-panels are open to help the accurate marking of the inspection areas.
C. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 326.
(2) Open trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
Subtask 55-40-00-860-070-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 326.
(2) Open trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
NOTE: The trailing edge access-panels are open to help the accurate marking of the inspection areas.
D. Preparation of the 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-Non structural use - - (Material No.08BPA1) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Remove the sealant and/or paint from the inspection area if this is necessary for the Non-destructive Testing Manual (NTM) task.
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-Non structural use - - (Material No.08BPA1) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Remove the sealant and/or paint from the inspection area if this is necessary for the Non-destructive Testing Manual (NTM) task.
Subtask 55-40-00-280-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Inspection
(1) Do a special detailed inspection of the rudder side panels (on the left and right sides) for damage or discontinuities NTM 554003. Do this inspection in the areas that follow:
(a) Corrosion:
If you find corrosion, refer to the Structural Repair Manual SRM 512200 for the corrosion types, inspection, removal and subsequent corrosion protection.
(b) Other damage (scratches, cracks, gouges, dents, creases):
If you find this type of damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual SRM 511100 for damage types, classification and corrective action.
Subtask 55-40-00-910-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do a special detailed inspection of the rudder side panels (on the left and right sides) for damage or discontinuities NTM 554003. Do this inspection in the areas that follow:
- The rudder bearings
- The booster.
(a) Corrosion:
If you find corrosion, refer to the Structural Repair Manual SRM 512200 for the corrosion types, inspection, removal and subsequent corrosion protection.
(b) Other damage (scratches, cracks, gouges, dents, creases):
If you find this type of damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual SRM 511100 for damage types, classification and corrective action.
B. Sealant or Paint Application
(1) If the NTM procedure told you to remove the sealant and/or paint from the inspection area, apply sealant SRM 512400 or paint SRM 512300 on the inspection area.
5. Close-up(1) If the NTM procedure told you to remove the sealant and/or paint from the inspection area, apply sealant SRM 512400 or paint SRM 512300 on the inspection area.
Subtask 55-40-00-865-079-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-40-00-410-060-A ** 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 NOT FOR 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) Close trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325DR and 325ER (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-001).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Subtask 55-40-00-410-060-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325DR and 325ER (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-001).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(5) 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) Close trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(5) 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) Close trailing edge access-panels 325BL, 325CL, 325DL, 325EL, 325BR, 325CR, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.