Gouverne de direction A320

A318/319/320/321 Rudder overhauls include:

• Verification of rudder repair history with operator and Airbus (communication directly with Airbus)
• Remove cover assembly per CMM
• Remove rudder tip assembly per CMM
• General visual inspection per CMM
• Verify fits & clearances per CMM
  • Remove and replace bushings exceeding in-service wear limits per CMM
  • Torque check of the roller bearing per CMM
• Detailed visual inspection of the rudder side panels internal surfaces per AMM
• Detailed visual inspection of the hinge fittings and actuator fittings per AMM
• Mechanically sand finish down to pore filler
• Perform pulse thermography per SB A320-55-1041  for indications of moisture ingress or previous repairs:
  • For previous repairs or moisture ingress, perform UT in skin thickness areas > 1.5mm,
  • For previous repairs or moisture ingress, perform ELCH in skin thickness areas < 1.5mm,
• Perform thermographic inspection per NTM
• Perform ELCH inspection per NTM
• Perform ultrasonic inspection of monolithic area per NTM
• Perform ultrasonic inspection of honeycomb area per NTM
• Perform ultrasonic inspection of hoist points and trainling edge screws per NTM
• Notify Airbus of findings/previous repairs (damage reporting sent directly to Airbus)
• Composite skin repairs per Airbus Technical Disposition
• Replace lightning protection plate per SRM (if required)
• Replace hardware:
  • Spar foil
  • Bonding leads
  • Hoist plugs
  • Static dischargers
  • Hinge fitting protective sections (if applicable)
  • Hoist plugs
  • Bonding leads
  • Static dischargers
• Re-assemble cover assembly per CMM
• Re-assemble rudder tip assembly per CMM
• Restore surface protection per SRM (surfacer, primer, and single-color topcoat)
• Application of special paint schemes and/or decals.
• Units supplied with Transport Canada or EASA form one (approved FAA 8130-3) indicating AD/SB compliance, M1 configuration worksheet, and M1 teardown worksheet including full damage mapping.

We also offer project management of your fleet’s rudders, as well as exchanges and seed units.

Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins covered by this program: