DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of Rudder Hinge Bearing No. 6
TASK 55-46-11-400-001-A
Installation of Rudder Hinge Bearing No. 6
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 55-46-11-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 55-46-11-420-050-A
Subtask 55-46-11-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:06:38 UTC
Installation of Rudder Hinge Bearing No. 6
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: 325
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
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 | 1 | SCRAPER - NON METALLIC |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 6.3 and 5.7 m.daN (46.46 and 42.04 lbf.ft )  | |
| 98D55307528000 | 1 | TOOL SET - R,I RUDDER BEARING NO. 6 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.03HBD9) | Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - |
| (Material No.06AEA1) | Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 325 | VERTICAL STABILIZER TRAILING EDGE |
| 325DL, 325EL, 325ER | |
| 325FR, 325GR | |
| 325DR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 27-21-00-720-002-A | Functional Test of the Rudder Mechanical Control |
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
| TASK 55-33-13-000-001-A | Removal of the Trailing Edge Access-Panels of the Vertical Stabilizer |
| TASK 55-33-13-400-001-A | Installation of the Trailing Edge Access-Panels of the Vertical Stabilizer |
| TASK 55-36-48-000-001-A | Removal of the Rudder Support Strut |
| TASK 55-36-48-400-001-A | Installation of the Rudder Support Strut |
| SRM 553642 | |
Rudder Hinge Bearing No. 6Subtask 55-46-11-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 326.
(4) Make sure that access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER and 325DR are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-000-001).
(5) Make sure that the rudder support strut is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-36-48-000-001).
(6) Make sure that the hinge arm fitting No. 6 is removed SRM 553642.
Subtask 55-46-11-860-054-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 326.
(4) Make sure that access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER and 325DR are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-000-001).
(5) Make sure that the rudder support strut is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-36-48-000-001).
(6) Make sure that the hinge arm fitting No. 6 is removed SRM 553642.
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 326.
(4) Make sure that access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-000-001).
(5) Make sure that the rudder support strut is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-36-48-000-001).
(6) Make sure that the hinge arm fitting No. 6 is removed SRM 553642.
Subtask 55-46-11-865-051-A (1) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(2) Make sure that the hydraulic systems are depressurized
(Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 12M (40 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position at zone 326.
(4) Make sure that access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR are removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-000-001).
(5) Make sure that the rudder support strut is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 55-36-48-000-001).
(6) Make sure that the hinge arm fitting No. 6 is removed SRM 553642.
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 55-46-11-420-050-A
A. Install the rudder hinge bearing No. 6.
(1) Remove the sealant from the rudder attach fitting with the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC and Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) .
(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) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) to the bearing (2).
(7) Install the retaining ring (3) and the ring nut (4). TORQUE the ring nut (4) to between 6.3 and 5.7 m.daN (46.46 and 42.04 lbf.ft ) with the 98D55307528000 TOOL SET - R,I RUDDER BEARING NO. 6.
(8) Safety the ring nut (4) with the retaining ring (3).
(9) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) around the bearing (2) and the ring nut (4).
(10) Install the hinge arm fitting SRM 553642.
(11) Install the rudder support strut (Ref. AMM TASK 55-36-48-400-001).
Subtask 55-46-11-865-052-A (1) Remove the sealant from the rudder attach fitting with the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC and Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) .
(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) Apply Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) to the bearing (2).
NOTE: Make sure that the outer surfaces stay clean.
(6) Install the bearing (2) in the rudder attach fitting. (7) Install the retaining ring (3) and the ring nut (4). TORQUE the ring nut (4) to between 6.3 and 5.7 m.daN (46.46 and 42.04 lbf.ft )
with the 98D55307528000 TOOL SET - R,I RUDDER BEARING NO. 6. (8) Safety the ring nut (4) with the retaining ring (3).
(9) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Brushable - (Material No.06AEA1) around the bearing (2) and the ring nut (4).
(10) Install the hinge arm fitting SRM 553642.
(11) Install the rudder support strut (Ref. AMM TASK 55-36-48-400-001).
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 55-46-11-720-050-A 5. Close-up| 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 55-46-11-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER and 325DR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-400-001).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Subtask 55-46-11-410-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER and 325DR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-400-001).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-400-001).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(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) Install access panels 325EL, 325DL, 325ER, 325FR and 325GR (Ref. AMM TASK 55-33-13-400-001).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(5) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.