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Adjustment of the Tie Rod


TASK 25-20-00-820-801-A
Adjustment of the Tie Rod


1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.05BAE1)
Threadlocking Adhesive-- Medium strength -
(Material No.14QEB1)
Wire-Locking Dia: 0.6 mm CRES Nickel Alloy -
 B. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 20-11-11-911-001-A
Safetying with Lockwire
TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A
Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power
TASK 24-42-00-862-001-A
De-energize the Ground Service Network Supplied from the External Power
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 25-20-00-860-066-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Make sure that the ground service network is energized
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
   (2) Make sure that the related monument is installed. Refer to chapter 25 to know which monument is installed.
4. Procedure
Subtask 25-20-00-820-050-A
A. Adjustment of the Tie Rod
WARNING: USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
   (1) If installed, cut, remove and discard the lock-wire from the lock-nuts (2).
   (2) Release the lock-nuts (2).
   (3) Turn the tie rod (1) clockwise or counterclockwise until you can easily install the screw (3) or the quick-release pin (4).
   (4) Make sure that the eye-ends of the tie rod (1) are in safety.
NOTE: If you cannot push a needle or equivalent through the inspection holes, the eye-ends are in safety.
   (5) Tighten the lock-nuts (2).
   (6) If applicable, safety the lock-nuts (2) with 14QEB1Wire-Locking Dia: 0.6 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - (Ref. AMM TASK 20-11-11-911-001).
   (7) If no lockwire is installed, safety the lock-nuts (2) with Threadlocking Adhesive-- Medium strength - (Material No.05BAE1) .
5. Close-up
Subtask 25-20-00-860-067-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (2) De-energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-862-001).
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