W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Removal of the External Placards and Markings (Paint Marking)

TASK 11-00-00-000-802-A-02
Removal of the External Placards and Markings (Paint Marking)

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.
MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
AR
ABRASIVE PAPER - 320 TO 500 GRIT
No specific
AR
TAPE - ADHESIVE
 B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.04SBA3)
Varnish Polyurethane-Low VOC - External Structure
(Material No.05RDA1)
Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - -
(Material No.08BBB1)
Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Petroleum Based -
(Material No.14FAB1)
Abrasive-- Scotch Brite Pads -
(Material No.14SBA1)
Textile-Lint free Cotton -
No specific
abrasive scotch-brite pad - grade 180
No specific
abrasive scotch-brite pad - grade 240
No specific
abrasive scotch-brite pad - grade 400
 C. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
F Protected Cutting Procedure
F Rubbing Areas for Paint Marking
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 11-00-00-869-054-A
A. Safety Precautions
CAUTION: DO NOT CUT PROTECTIVE FILMS, TAPES, MASKS OR MARKINGS ON THE AIRCRAFT SKIN BECAUSE YOU CAN CAUSE SCRIBE MARKS. IF YOU MUST CUT THE MATERIALS ON THE AIRCRAFT, USE SCISSORS OR PUT A PLATE BETWEEN THE FILM AND THE AIRCRAFT SKIN. THE PLATE MUST HAVE A MINIMUM THICKNESS OF 0.6 MM (0.024 IN) IF IT IS MADE OF METAL AND 2 MM (0.079 IN) IF IT IS MADE OF HARD PLASTIC. YOU CAN ALSO USE A SPECIAL CUTTER (SEE MANUFACTURER CODE 3M MARTOR - POLYPICK NO.4699). AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE WORK, DO AN INSPECTION.
   (1)
F Protected Cutting Procedure
Subtask 11-00-00-941-066-A
B. Get Access
   (1) (1) Before you replace a placard or marking, always record its location or use the Airbus/vendor drawing available in AIPC chapter 11 to know the correct location for its installation.
   (2) Get access to the area where you must remove the placard or marking.
4. Procedure
Subtask 11-00-00-020-057-A
A. Removal of a Paint Marking
WARNING: DO NOT APPLY ADHESIVE TAPE ON THE PROBES, DUCTS, SENSORS (STATIC, PITOT, TAT, AOA). USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED TOOLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE SPECIFIED TOOLS:
  • GIVE THE CORRECT PROTECTION TO THE AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT,
  • ARE EASY TO SEE FROM THE GROUND,
  • ARE EASY TO REMOVE.
IF YOU USE TAPE, THERE IS A RISK THAT SOME TAPE, OR ADHESIVE FROM THE TAPE, WILL STAY ON THE PROBES, DUCTS OR SENSORS. THIS CAN CAUSE INCORRECT INDICATIONS ON THE RELATED COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS.
   (1) If necessary, record the location of the marking with TAPE - ADHESIVE before you remove it.
   (2) Apply Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - (Material No.05RDA1) to the adjacent area of the old marking(s) (10 MM (0.39 IN.) minimum around the marking).
   (3) If necessary, remove the Varnish Polyurethane-Low VOC - External Structure (Material No.04SBA3) applied on top of the old marking(s).
     (a) Lightly rub the varnish with an ABRASIVE PAPER - 320 TO 500 GRIT.
     (b) Make sure that you do not remove the adjacent paint.
   (4) Remove the old painted marking(s) by abrasion.
F Rubbing Areas for Paint Marking
     (a) Rub area with an abrasive scotch-brite pad - grade 180 Abrasive-- Scotch Brite Pads - (Material No.14FAB1) .
     (b) On flat and curved surfaces, use a rubber block to make the work easier.
     (c) Rub areas A and B with an abrasive scotch-brite pad - grade 240 Abrasive-- Scotch Brite Pads - (Material No.14FAB1) .
     (d) Do circular movements to decrease the grade 180 rubbing lines.
   (5) Rub areas A, B and C with an abrasive scotch-brite pad - grade 400 Abrasive-- Scotch Brite Pads - (Material No.14FAB1) .
     (a) On flat and curved surfaces, use a rubber block to make the work easier.
   (6) Manually, rub the work area with an abrasive scotch-brite pad - grade 400 Abrasive-- Scotch Brite Pads - (Material No.14FAB1) for a better finish.
   (7) Clean the area with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Petroleum Based - (Material No.08BBB1) and let the area dry..
     (a) If you find defects, do the applicable step again.
5. Close-up
Subtask 11-00-00-942-081-A
A. Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
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