Special Detailed Inspection (ENDOSCOPE) of Outboard Flap, Front Spar Splices and Attachment Areas at Track 3, Internal and External, LH/RH
TASK 57-53-00-220-003-A
Special Detailed Inspection (ENDOSCOPE) of Outboard Flap, Front Spar Splices and Attachment Areas at Track 3, Internal and External, LH/RH
Refer to the MPD TASK: 575303-02
SPECIAL DETAILED INSPECTION (ENDOSCOPE) OF OUTBOARD FLAP, FRONT SPAR SPLICES AND ATTACHMENT AREAS AT TRACK 3, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL, LH/RH
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 57-53-00-941-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 57-53-00-280-053-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 57-53-00-410-053-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 07:28:35 UTC
Special Detailed Inspection (ENDOSCOPE) of Outboard Flap, Front Spar Splices and Attachment Areas at Track 3, Internal and External, LH/RH
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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.
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO MAINTENANCE TASKS ON THE WING TRAILING EDGE:
- DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE RACEWAYS.
- DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE INSTALLATIONS.
- MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
CAUTION:
DO NOT APPLY TEMPORARY PROTECTION SYSTEM (TPS) ON THE INSPECTION AREA. IF YOU APPLY TPS ON THE INSPECTION AREA, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 575303-02
SPECIAL DETAILED INSPECTION (ENDOSCOPE) OF OUTBOARD FLAP, FRONT SPAR SPLICES AND ATTACHMENT AREAS AT TRACK 3, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL, LH/RH
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 InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY BARRIER(S) |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.05RAB9) | Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 587 | FLAP N° 2 |
| 687 | FLAP N° 2 |
| 532AT, 532CB, 632AT, 632CB |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 27-50-00-866-008-A | Extension of the Flaps on the Ground |
| TASK 27-50-00-866-008-A-01 | Extension of the Flaps/Slats on the Ground |
| TASK 27-50-00-866-009-A | Retraction of the Flaps on the Ground |
| TASK 27-50-00-866-009-A-01 | Retraction of the Flaps/Slats on the Ground |
| TASK 51-78-00-916-001-A | Application of Temporary Protection System (TPS) |
| TASK 57-55-11-000-001-A | Removal of the Flap Track Fairings Nos. 2, 3 and 4 |
| TASK 57-55-11-400-001-A | Installation of the Flap Track Fairings Nos. 2, 3 and 4 |
| NTM 575303 | |
Subtask 57-53-00-941-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flaps or slats.
(2) As necessary, use the applicable SAFETY BARRIERS, specified by the operator's instructions and your local regulations.
Subtask 57-53-00-860-102-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flaps or slats.
(2) As necessary, use the applicable SAFETY BARRIERS, specified by the operator's instructions and your local regulations.
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Extend the flaps fully (Ref. AMM TASK 27-50-00-866-008).
(2) Make sure that the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION is on the slat/flap control lever.
Subtask 57-53-00-865-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Extend the flaps fully (Ref. AMM TASK 27-50-00-866-008).
(2) Make sure that the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION is on the slat/flap control lever.
C. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 57-53-00-010-054-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FLP/CTL AND MONG/SYS1 | 6CV | B07 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FLP/CTL AND/MONG/SYS2 | 8CV | Q21 |
D. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE below the applicable wing trailing edge at flap track 3, zone 532 (632).
(2) Remove the access panel 532AT ( 632AT) and the flap track 3 fairing 532CB ( 632CB) (Ref. AMM TASK 57-55-11-000-001).
(3) Remove and discard the cover from the applicable inspection hole on the front spar.
(4) Make sure that the applicable inspection holes are clear of unwanted material.
Subtask 57-53-00-110-096-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE below the applicable wing trailing edge at flap track 3, zone 532 (632).
(2) Remove the access panel 532AT ( 632AT) and the flap track 3 fairing 532CB ( 632CB) (Ref. AMM TASK 57-55-11-000-001).
(3) Remove and discard the cover from the applicable inspection hole on the front spar.
(4) Make sure that the applicable inspection holes are clear of unwanted material.
E. Preparation of the Inspection Area
(2) If necessary, clean the inspection area with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Make sure that there is no TPS layer and if there is a TPS layer, remove it (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
4. ProcedureCAUTION:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO MAINTENANCE TASKS ON THE WING TRAILING EDGE:
(1) Make sure that the inspection area is sufficiently clean to do the inspection of the area. - DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE RACEWAYS.
- DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE INSTALLATIONS.
- MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
(2) If necessary, clean the inspection area with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Make sure that there is no TPS layer and if there is a TPS layer, remove it (Ref. AMM TASK 51-78-00-916-001).
Subtask 57-53-00-280-053-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Inspection
(1) Do a special detailed inspection of the front spar splices and the attachment areas of the outboard flap, internally and externally. Do this inspection for damage or discontinuities on the left and right sides, at track 3. Refer to NTM 575303.
(2) Make a report of the damage after the NTM inspection:
(a) Corrosion damage:
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 the damage types, classification and corrective action.
(c) All other damage:
If you find other damage not in the list, refer to the Structural Repair Manual (SRM 575300) for the damage types, classification and corrective action.
If the damage is not included in this repair, contact AIRBUS.
5. Close-up(1) Do a special detailed inspection of the front spar splices and the attachment areas of the outboard flap, internally and externally. Do this inspection for damage or discontinuities on the left and right sides, at track 3. Refer to NTM 575303.
(2) Make a report of the damage after the NTM inspection:
(a) Corrosion damage:
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 the damage types, classification and corrective action.
(c) All other damage:
If you find other damage not in the list, refer to the Structural Repair Manual (SRM 575300) for the damage types, classification and corrective action.
If the damage is not included in this repair, contact AIRBUS.
Subtask 57-53-00-410-053-C ** 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) Use Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - (Material No.05RAB9) cut to the correct dimensions, to make new covers for the inspection holes.
(3) Install the new cover(s) on the applicable inspection hole(s).
(4) Install the flap track 3 fairing 532CB ( 632CB) and the access panel 532AT ( 632AT) (Ref. AMM TASK 57-55-11-400-001).
Subtask 57-53-00-865-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Use Adhesive Film Tape-- Aluminium Foil - (Material No.05RAB9) cut to the correct dimensions, to make new covers for the inspection holes.
(3) Install the new cover(s) on the applicable inspection hole(s).
(4) Install the flap track 3 fairing 532CB ( 632CB) and the access panel 532AT ( 632AT) (Ref. AMM TASK 57-55-11-400-001).
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 57-53-00-860-103-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 57-53-00-942-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FLP/CTL AND MONG/SYS1 | 6CV | B07 |
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/FLP/CTL AND/MONG/SYS2 | 8CV | Q21 |
D. Removal of Equipment
(1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the safety barriers.
(4) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the safety barriers.
(4) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Outboard Flap - Front Splices and Attachment Areas - Inspection