Installation of the External Placards and Markings (Paint Marking)

TASK 11-00-00-400-803-A-02
Installation of the External Placards and Markings (Paint Marking)

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES ARE IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:

THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
THE LANDING GEAR AND RELATED DOORS
COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.

MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

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.

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	1	BRUSH - BRISTLED, FIBER, SOFT
No specific	1	GUN - SPRAY
No specific	AR	PAINTBRUSH

B. Consumable Materials

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
(Material No.04JAA3)	Top Coat Polyurethane_- - External Structure
(Material No.04JBA3)	Top Coat Polyurethane-Low VOC - External Structure
(Material No.04MDA3)	Clear coat Polyurethane-Chromate Free - External Structure
(Material No.04SBA3)	Varnish Polyurethane-Low VOC - External Structure
(Material No.05RDA1)	Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - -
(Material No.08BBD1)	Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol -
(Material No.08BPA1)	Non Aqueous Cleaner-Non structural use - -
(Material No.14FAB1)	Abrasive-- Scotch Brite Pads -
(Material No.14SBA1)	Textile-Lint free Cotton -

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 51-75-12-300-003-A	Repair of Minor Paint Damage (Topcoat Only)
Protected Cutting Procedure

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 11-00-00-869-057-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)

Protected Cutting Procedure

Subtask 11-00-00-941-068-A

B. Get Access
(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 will install the placard or marking.

4. Procedure
Subtask 11-00-00-420-056-A

A. Installation of a Paint Marking
(1) Clean the area with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) soaked with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol - (Material No.08BBD1) .
(2) Put the stencil in position on the aircraft.
(a) To make sure that you install the stencil in the correct position:

If installed, refer to the marking that you made with the adhesive tape, and/or
Refer to the Airbus or Vendor drawing.

(b) Use a Abrasive-- Scotch Brite Pads - (Material No.14FAB1) to prepare the surface.
(c) Put the Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - (Material No.05RDA1) or equivalent in position.
(3) Remove the remaining dust from the surface with Non Aqueous Cleaner-Non structural use - - (Material No.08BPA1) immediately before you apply the paint.
(4) Apply the Top Coat Polyurethane-Low VOC - External Structure (Material No.04JBA3) or Top Coat Polyurethane_- - External Structure (Material No.04JAA3) with a GUN - SPRAY or with a BRUSH - BRISTLED, FIBER, SOFT (Ref. AMM TASK 51-75-12-300-003).
(5) Make sure that you keep the contrast between the color of the background paint and the marking..
(6) Remove the masking paper and tape around the stencil as quickly as possible.
(7) If necessary, apply paint where it is missing with a PAINTBRUSH.

Subtask 11-00-00-916-061-A

B. Protection of the External Paint Markings (optional)
(1) If necessary, when the paint is dry, apply Varnish Polyurethane-Low VOC - External Structure (Material No.04SBA3) or Clear coat Polyurethane-Chromate Free - External Structure (Material No.04MDA3) to the whole marking area extending 10 MM (0.39 IN.) minimum around the marking surface area.

5. Close-up
Subtask 11-00-00-942-083-A

A. Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.

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