DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FDetailed Inspection of Rudder Attachment Fittings 1/2/3/4/5/7 for Wear
TASK 55-46-00-200-802-A
Detailed Inspection of Rudder Attachment Fittings 1/2/3/4/5/7 for Wear
1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 553600-01
CHECK OF RUDDER ATTACHMENT FITTINGS NO 1/2/3/4/5/7 FOR WEAR.
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 55-46-00-860-051-A
Subtask 55-46-00-200-051-A
Subtask 55-46-00-865-053-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:06:36 UTC
Detailed Inspection of Rudder Attachment Fittings 1/2/3/4/5/7 for Wear
1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 553600-01
CHECK OF RUDDER ATTACHMENT FITTINGS NO 1/2/3/4/5/7 FOR WEAR.
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) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 312AR, 325AL, 325AR, 325BL, 325BR, 325CL, 325CR, 325DL, 325DR, 325EL, 325ER |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the External Power |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-01 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-02 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engine 1(2) |
| TASK 27-24-51-200-001-A | Check of the Rudder Servo-Control Attachments |
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
| 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 55-46-00-200-001-A | Inspection of the Rudder Hinge Line Fittings 1 to 7 for Wear |
Subtask 55-46-00-860-051-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized and put them in the maintenance configuration
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001)
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to pressurize the hydraulic systems.
(3) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits. (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002)
Subtask 55-46-00-865-052-A (1) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized and put them in the maintenance configuration
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001)
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to pressurize the hydraulic systems.
(3) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits. (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002)
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-46-00-010-052-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | B04 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | B03 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | H10 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | H09 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/RUDDER/TRIM/IND | 15CC | M20 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/28VDC | 5CC2 | M19 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/26VAC | 14CC2 | M18 |
C. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(2) Remove the access panels 325BL 325BR 325CL 325CR 325DL 325DR 325EL 325ER at the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(3) Remove the access panels 325AL 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-000-001).
(4) Open the access door 312AR.
4. Procedure(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(2) Remove the access panels 325BL 325BR 325CL 325CR 325DL 325DR 325EL 325ER at the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-010-002).
(3) Remove the access panels 325AL 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-000-001).
(4) Open the access door 312AR.
Subtask 55-46-00-200-051-A
A. Inspection
(1) Do a detailed inspection of rudder attachment fittings 1 thru 5 and 7 for wear (Ref. AMM TASK 55-46-00-200-001).
(2) Do not examine rudder-hinge line fitting 6.
(3) Do a detailed inspection of the rudder servo-control attachments (Ref. AMM TASK 27-24-51-200-001).
5. Close-up(1) Do a detailed inspection of rudder attachment fittings 1 thru 5 and 7 for wear (Ref. AMM TASK 55-46-00-200-001).
(2) Do not examine rudder-hinge line fitting 6.
(3) Do a detailed inspection of the rudder servo-control attachments (Ref. AMM TASK 27-24-51-200-001).
Subtask 55-46-00-865-053-A
A. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-46-00-410-051-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | B04 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | B03 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/28VDC | 5CC1 | H10 |
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/FAC1/26VAC | 14CC1 | H09 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/RUDDER/TRIM/IND | 15CC | M20 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/28VDC | 5CC2 | M19 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/FAC2/26VAC | 14CC2 | M18 |
B. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the access door 312AR.
(3) Install the access panels 325AL 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-400-001).
(4) Install the access panels 325BL 325BR 325CL 325CR 325DL 325DR 325EL 325ER on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(5) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(6) Remove the access platform(s).
(7) 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 the access door 312AR.
(3) Install the access panels 325AL 325AR (Ref. AMM TASK 53-55-12-400-001).
(4) Install the access panels 325BL 325BR 325CL 325CR 325DL 325DR 325EL 325ER on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-410-002).
(5) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(6) Remove the access platform(s).
(7) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.