DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Rudder Tip
TASK 55-44-11-400-001-A
Installation of the Rudder Tip
Self explanatory
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 55-44-11-860-052-A
Subtask 55-44-11-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 55-44-11-410-050-A Subtask 55-44-11-865-051-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:50:19 UTC
Installation of the Rudder 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.
ZONE: 326
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.25 and 0.15 m.daN (22.12 and 13.27 lbf.in )  |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 326 | RUDDER |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Rudder TipSubtask 55-44-11-860-052-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is (are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Put on a safety harness:
(4) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at Zone 360.
(5) Make sure that, if necessary, the vertical stabilizer tip is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-000-001).
Subtask 55-44-11-865-052-A (1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(2) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is (are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Put on a safety harness:
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.
(a) Put on and attach a safety harness before you start work in the work area. (4) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at Zone 360.
(5) Make sure that, if necessary, the vertical stabilizer tip is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-34-11-000-001).
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 55-44-11-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Install the Rudder Tip
(1) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(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 work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(5) Apply the Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder tip (1).
(6) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder (8).
(7) Put the rudder tip (1) in position.
(8) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the screws (5) and (6).
(9) Install the screws (6).
(10) TORQUE the screw (6) to between 0.25 and 0.15 m.daN (22.12 and 13.27 lbf.in ).
(11) Install the screws (5), the washers (4) and the nuts (3).
(12) Make sure that the electrical bonding between the rudder tip (1) and the rudder is not more than the maximum permitted value (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
(13) If removed, install the static discharger (2) (Ref. AMM TASK 23-61-41-400-001).
(14) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) around the rudder tip assembly.
Subtask 55-44-11-420-050-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(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 work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(5) Apply the Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder tip (1).
(6) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder (8).
(7) Put the rudder tip (1) in position.
(8) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the screws (5) and (6).
(9) Install the screws (6).
(10) TORQUE the screw (6) to between 0.25 and 0.15 m.daN (22.12 and 13.27 lbf.in )
. (11) Install the screws (5), the washers (4) and the nuts (3).
(12) Make sure that the electrical bonding between the rudder tip (1) and the rudder is not more than the maximum permitted value (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
(13) If removed, install the static discharger (2) (Ref. AMM TASK 23-61-41-400-001).
(14) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) around the rudder tip assembly.
A. Install the Rudder Tip
(1) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(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 work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(5) Apply the material Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder tip (1).
(6) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder (9).
(7) Put the rudder tip (1) in position.
(8) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the screws (5), (6) and (7).
(9) Install the screws (5), (6) and (7), the washers (4) and the nuts (3).
(10) TORQUE the screws (5), (6) and (7) to between 0.25 and 0.15 m.daN (22.12 and 13.27 lbf.in ).
(11) Make sure that the electrical bonding between the rudder tip (1) and the rudder is not more than the maximum permitted value (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
(12) If removed, install the static discharger (2) (Ref. AMM TASK 23-61-41-400-001).
(13) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) around the rudder tip (1).
5. Close-up(1) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(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 work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(5) Apply the material Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder tip (1).
(6) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the mating surfaces of the rudder (9).
(7) Put the rudder tip (1) in position.
(8) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) to the screws (5), (6) and (7).
(9) Install the screws (5), (6) and (7), the washers (4) and the nuts (3).
(10) TORQUE the screws (5), (6) and (7) to between 0.25 and 0.15 m.daN (22.12 and 13.27 lbf.in )
. (11) Make sure that the electrical bonding between the rudder tip (1) and the rudder is not more than the maximum permitted value (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
(12) If removed, install the static discharger (2) (Ref. AMM TASK 23-61-41-400-001).
(13) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) around the rudder tip (1).
Subtask 55-44-11-410-050-A Subtask 55-44-11-865-051-A
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-44-11-942-051-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 |
C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.