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T 55-00-00-220-801-Detailed Inspection of The Horizontal and Vertical
T 55-00-00-220-801-Detailed Inspection of The Horizontal and Vertical
Reference Designation
332C ELEVATOR DEFLECTION MEASURING FIXTURE FITTING PLUG
335AB LH ELEVATOR MIDDLE HINGE LOWER ACCESS DOOR
335BB LH ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE LOWER ACCESS DOOR
335C LH ELEVATOR INBOARD HINGE LOWER ACCESS DOOR
342AB HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RH LOWER INBOARD ACCESS DOOR
342AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RH UPPER INBOARD ACCESS DOOR
342B ELEVATOR DEFLECTION MEASURING FIXTURE FITTING PLUG
342C ELEVATOR DEFLECTION MEASURING FIXTURE FITTING PLUG
345AB RH ELEVATOR MIDDLE HINGE LOWER ACCESS DOOR
345BB RH ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE LOWER ACCESS DOOR
345C RH ELEVATOR INBOARD HINGE UPPER ACCESS DOOR
350A S-DUCT FRONT UPPER FAIRING
350BL S-DUCT LH LATERAL FAIRING
350BR S-DUCT RH LATERAL FAIRING
350D S-DUCT REAR UPPER FAIRING
350E FIN LOWER LEADING EDGE
352AZ S-DUCT DOOR
E. Miscellaneous
LINT-FREE CLOTH
3. JOB SET-UP
A. Obey the flight control system maintenance and safety precautions (TASK 27-00-00-910-801).
B. Remove or open the following access doors and the fairings:
(311A), (312D), (321A), (321BL), (321BR), (321C), (321DL), (323CL), (323CR), (323G), (323H),
(323J), (323K), (323L), (323M), (324A), (324B), (324C), (324D), (324E), (325AL), (325BL), (325BR),
(325CL), (325CR), (325D), (325E), (332AB), (332AT), (335AB), (335BB), (335C), (342AB), (342AT),
(345AB), (345BB), (345C), (350A), (350BL), (350BR), (350D) and (350E).
C. Remove the spring-loaded fairings (TASK 55-10-03-900-801).
D. Remove the rear cone (323D).
E. Remove the upper fin tip fairing (322A) (TASK 55-30-07-900-801).
F. (A/C with SATCOM fairing) Remove the lower fin tip fairing (322B) (TASK 55-30-07-900-801).
4. STRUCTURE
Refer to fig. 2 , fig. 3 , fig. 4 , fig. 5 and fig. 6
CAUTION: DETECTION OF A CRACK ENTAILS SYSTEMATIC REPAIR.
IF A CRACK IS FOUND ON A RIVET, REPLACE THE RIVET (RPI 51-40-04).
IF A CRACK IS FOUND ON THE SKIN, CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
NOTE: If necessary, refer to the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) (RPI 51-71-01 - "Typical repairs for skin
panels and other sheet metal components").
A. Engine 2 air-intake and S-duct
(1) Check the air-intake leading edge, the outer skin, the lateral and upper cowlings, and the upper
inner skin of the S-duct for impact marks.
(2) Check for any damaged or missing rivets.
(3) Check that the anti-icing air outlets on the cowlings (350CL) and (350CR) are not obstructed.
(4) Check that the S-duct drain is not obstructed.
(5) Open the door (352AZ).
(6) Inspect the inner and outer upper section of the S-duct, and the air-intake and S-duct anti-icing
ducts for condition.
(a) Check for signs of overheating on the inner and outer surfaces of the S-duct (fig. 2 and fig.
3).
1 From inside the S-duct:
a Check for traces of overheating (brownish marks) on the inner skin at the anti-icing
manifolds located at the upper part of the S-duct.
1 If traces of overheating are found, clean the affected area with cleaner to
confirm the trace of overheating; then strip the paint top coat.
b Check whether the trace of overheating affects the primer coat.
1 If it does not, apply the top coat (SDS 20-60-00).
2 If it does, strip the primer coat and check for any discoloration of the metal.
c If the metal is not discolored, apply the paint scheme (SDS 20-60-00).
NOTE: If cracks or traces of overheating are found, contact the manufacturer.
d Check the inner upper section of the S-duct for cracks (S-duct skin, anti-icing
manifold, anti-icing double skin) (fig. 2).
e Check the inner skin of the S-duct for corrosion.
1 If corrosion is found, refer to the SRM (RPI 51-71-04).
NOTE: If the inner skin of the S-duct is not painted, it is recommended to apply the
complete paint scheme:
remove the S-duct section to be painted (TASK 54-42-05-900-801) or
(TASK 54-42-09-900-801),
apply the paint scheme (SDS 20-60-00).
f Check the condition of the sealant between the different sections (between the air-
intake and section 1, and between sections 1 and 2) (fig. 2).
1 If the sealant is damaged or cracked, renew the sealant as follows:
aRemove the damaged sealant.
bClean the surface with cleaner.
cRub the surfaces with a clean lint-free cloth moistened with pickling agent
6940B.
dApply adherence promoter for RTV.
eApply sealant RTV106.
(b) From outside the S-duct:
1 Inspect the entire anti-icing double skin of the S-duct and the anti-icing ducts (check paint
for cracks, blisters, traces of overheating).
2 Check the condition of the sealant between the anti-icing manifolds and the anti-icing
double skin.
a If the sealant is damaged or cracked, renew the sealant as follows:
1 Remove the damaged sealant.
2 Clean the surface with cleaner.
3 Rub the surfaces with a clean lint-free cloth moistened with pickling agent
6940B.
(b) Check the blanking plugs and the tapped holes of the hoisting fittings for:
condition,
corrosion.
(c) Lubricate the threads with lubricating oil.
(d) Install the blanking plugs (323SL) and (323SR).
(4) Check the blanking plugs (323Q) and (323R) of the rudder deflection measuring fixture support
fittings
(a) Remove the blanking plugs (323Q) and (323R).
(b) Check the blanking plugs and the tapped holes of the support fittings for:
condition,
corrosion.
(c) Lubricate the threads with lubricating oil.
(d) Install the blanking plugs (323Q) and (323R).
(5) (A/C without SATCOM fairing) Inspection of the fin tip fairing:
(a) Check the upper part of rib 12 in the box structure for condition.
(b) On the fin tip fairing (322A) removed, check the fin tip fairing skin for:
impacts marks,
cracks,
erosion.
(6) (A/C with SATCOM fairing) Inspection of the fin tip fairing:
(a) On the upper fin tip fairing (322A) removed, check the following:
1 The skin of the upper fin tip fairing for:
impacts marks,
cracks,
erosion.
2 The fin tip fairing lightning-arrester strip for:
pitting,
separation,
damage of any kind.
a If damage is found, or if in doubt, replace the fin tip fairing lightning-arrester strip
(TASK 55-30-05-960-801).
(b) Check the lower fin tip fairing (322B) for condition and attachment.
(c) Check the upper part of rib 12 in the box structure for condition.
(7) Inspect the VTP external skin at rib 12 (1-fig. 6).
(8) Check the rudder leading edge and skin panels for condition and attachment.
(9) Inspect the three hinge bearings of the rudder for:
corrosion,
correct assembly of components,
tightness and safetying.
(10) Check for signs of friction between the rudder and the vertical stabilizer structure.
(11) Inside all the boxes opened for this inspection:
(a) Check for corrosion or cracks at the attachment fittings and at the equipment supports.
(b) Check that the drains holes are not obstructed.
(12) Inspect the lower end of the LH and RH spar lateral angles for corrosion cracks (DETAIL A-fig.
4).
(13) Check the front and rear connection fittings of the vertical stabilizer stub for corrosion, warping
or cracks.
(14) Inspect the fittings listed in the table below for corrosion, warping or cracks. Also check these
fittings for secure attachment to the structure and to the equipment.
A. (A/C without SATCOM fairing) on the fin tip fairing (322A) removed, check the upper anti-collision light
(17L) for cleanliness and condition of the transparency.
B. On the rear cone (323D) removed, check the rear white navigation/anti-collision light (25L) for
cleanliness and condition of the transparency.
C. Check the logo lights (if A/C so equipped) on the HS upper and lower surfaces for cleanliness and
condition.
11. CLOSE-UP
A. Before installing or closing the access doors and the fairings, check the boxes and compartments for
any foreign matter and for cleanliness.
(1) Using a vacuum cleaner (TO-25-952), remove all traces of dirt from the boxes and compartments
opened for this inspection.
B. Check the condition and efficiency of the drains in the rudder servo-actuator box, the spring-loaded
fairing box and the HS actuator box.
C. (A/C with SATCOM fairing) Install the lower fin tip fairing (322B) (TASK 55-30-07-900-801).
D. Install the upper fin tip fairing (322A) (TASK 55-30-07-900-801).
E. Install the rear cone (323D).
F. Install the spring-loaded fairings (TASK 55-10-03-900-801).
G. Install or close the following access doors and fairings:
(311A), (312D), (321A), (321BL), (321BR), (321C), (321DL), (323CL), (323CR), (323G), (323H),
(323J), (323K), (323L), (323M), (324A), (324B), (324C), (324D), (324E), (325AL), (325BL), (325BR),
(325CL), (325CR), (325D), (325E), (332AB), (332AT), (335AB), (335BB), (335C), (342AB), (342AT),
(345AB), (345BB), (345C), (350A), (350BL), (350BR), (350D) and (350E).
H. Perform a test of the anti-collision lights (TASK 33-40-00-710-801).
322A
322A
RIB12
VTP SKIN 1
RIB12
VTP SKIN
A/C WITH SMALL FIN TIP
322A
322B
322B
RIB12
1
VTP SKIN RIB12
VTP SKIN