DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Textile Floor Covering
TASK 25-28-41-400-001-A
Installation of the Textile Floor Covering
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 25-28-41-860-050-A
Subtask 25-28-41-160-050-A
Subtask 25-28-41-410-050-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 06:06:03 UTC
Installation of the Textile Floor Covering
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
FIN: 6350MM
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ROLLER - RUBBER |
| No specific | 1 | SCRAPER - NON METALLIC |
| No specific | AR | VACUUM CLEANER |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 27.5 and 22.5 lbf.in (0.31 and 0.25 m.daN )  |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.05DBB1) | Acrylic Adhesive-Textile Floor Pressure Sensitive - Waterborne - |
| (Material No.05PCB2) | Double Sided Adhesive Tape-Carpet Bonding - - |
| (Material No.05RAM1) | Adhesive Film Tape-- Film Polyester Transparent Low Adhesion - |
| (Material No.06LCG9) | Non Hardening Jointing Putty-Medium Temp. Area - - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| TASK 33-51-00-00 | CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTING - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |
Floor Panel Protection-TapeSubtask 25-28-41-860-050-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 area of the textile floor covering is free from equipment and furnishings.
(3) Make sure that the emergency-escape path marking is removed. Refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 33-51-00-00) to know which emergency lights are installed.
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the ground service network is energized (Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
(2) Make sure that the area of the textile floor covering is free from equipment and furnishings.
(3) Make sure that the emergency-escape path marking is removed. Refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 33-51-00-00) to know which emergency lights are installed.
Subtask 25-28-41-160-050-A
A. Clean Component Interface and/or Adjacent Area
(1) Clean the floor panels and the top of the seat-tracks with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Make sure that the work area is free from dust and other particles. If necessary, use a VACUUM CLEANER.
Subtask 25-28-41-210-050-A (1) Clean the floor panels and the top of the seat-tracks with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
CAUTION:
DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACES. THE COMPONENTS ARE MADE OF CARBONFIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC.
(2) If necessary, use a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC to remove the remaining adhesive tape from the floor-panels. (3) Make sure that the work area is free from dust and other particles. If necessary, use a VACUUM CLEANER.
B. Inspection of the Component
(1) Do a visual inspection of the floor panels.
Make sure that:
Subtask 25-28-41-560-050-A (1) Do a visual inspection of the floor panels.
Make sure that:
- The floor panels are in a correct condition
- The floor panels are correctly installed
- All gaps around the floor-panels are filled with sealant.
C. Preparation of the Textile Floor Covering (Referred to as Carpet)
(3) If necessary, apply new dispersion-adhesive to the bottom side of the carpet:
(a) Apply 120 g (4.23 oz) (fluid weight) of Acrylic Adhesive-Textile Floor Pressure Sensitive - Waterborne - (Material No.05DBB1) per 1 m2 (10.76 ft.2) with an application device to the bottom side of the carpet.
(c) Let the dispersion-adhesive layer become stable and dry for a minimum of 16 hours:
Subtask 25-28-41-560-051-A NOTE: These work steps are only applicable for installation of carpet with dispersion-adhesive.
(1) Make sure that: - The carpet is clean and in a correct condition
- The lighting in the work area is bright
- The work area is free from dust
- The ambient temperature is between 18 deg.C (64.40 deg.F) and 30 deg.C (86.00 deg.F).
- The ambient humidity is not more than 75%.
(3) If necessary, apply new dispersion-adhesive to the bottom side of the carpet:
(a) Apply 120 g (4.23 oz) (fluid weight) of Acrylic Adhesive-Textile Floor Pressure Sensitive - Waterborne - (Material No.05DBB1) per 1 m2 (10.76 ft.2) with an application device to the bottom side of the carpet.
NOTE: When you install heavy carpet with a rough bottom-structure apply 150 g (5.29 oz) (fluid weight) of Acrylic Adhesive-Textile Floor Pressure Sensitive - Waterborne - (Material No.05DBB1) per 1 m2 (10.76 ft.2) .
(b) Move the application-device across the surface to make sure that you apply the dispersion-adhesive equally to the carpet. (c) Let the dispersion-adhesive layer become stable and dry for a minimum of 16 hours:
- At an ambient temperature between 18 deg.C (64.40 deg.F) and 30 deg.C (86.00 deg.F).
- At a maximum ambient humidity of 75%.
D. Preparation
(1) Make sure that:
(3) For seat-track areas which stay free from seats or seat-track covers:
(a) Cut the section (2) to the required length and put it into the seat-tracks.
(4) Install the floor panel protection-tape:
(a) Unwind the Adhesive Film Tape-- Film Polyester Transparent Low Adhesion - (Material No.05RAM1) (1) from the roll and install it on all sealed floor panel gaps.
(b) Make sure that the seat-track cut-outs stay free from the floor panel protection-tape.
Subtask 25-28-41-560-052-B (1) Make sure that:
- The lighting in the work area is bright
- The ambient temperature is between 18 deg.C (64.40 deg.F) and 30 deg.C (86.00 deg.F)
- The ambient humidity is not more than 75 %.
(3) For seat-track areas which stay free from seats or seat-track covers:
(a) Cut the section (2) to the required length and put it into the seat-tracks.
(4) Install the floor panel protection-tape:
(a) Unwind the Adhesive Film Tape-- Film Polyester Transparent Low Adhesion - (Material No.05RAM1) (1) from the roll and install it on all sealed floor panel gaps.
(b) Make sure that the seat-track cut-outs stay free from the floor panel protection-tape.
E. Installation of the Adhesive Tapes on the Floor Panels
(2) Apply the double-sided tape (2) parallel in longitudinal direction to the floor panels.
(3) Make sure that the weaker adhesive side of the tape (2) is on the floor panels.
(5) Apply additional double-sided tape (2) in lateral direction at all cross joints of the carpet (1).
Subtask 25-28-41-420-050-A NOTE: The double-sided tape has different adhesive strengths on each side. The weaker adhesive side must be put on the floor panel and the stronger adhesive side on the carpet.
NOTE: These work-steps are not applicable when the carpet is attached with dispersion-adhesive.
(1) Unwind the Double Sided Adhesive Tape-Carpet Bonding - - (Material No.05PCB2) (2) from the roll. Do not remove the protective paper from the tape at this time. (2) Apply the double-sided tape (2) parallel in longitudinal direction to the floor panels.
(3) Make sure that the weaker adhesive side of the tape (2) is on the floor panels.
NOTE: Refer to the table of maximum distance between double-sided adhesive tape.
(4) Press down the tape (2) with a ROLLER - RUBBER onto the floor panels. Move the rubber roller rearwards and forwards for a better bond. (5) Apply additional double-sided tape (2) in lateral direction at all cross joints of the carpet (1).
F. Installation of the Carpet
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install carpet attached with dispersion-adhesive (9):
(a) Put the carpet (5) in the correct position and push it down with a ROLLER - RUBBER.
(b) Move the rubber roller in all directions on the carpet (5).
(a) Put the carpet (5) in the correct position.
(b) Lift the carpet (5) and remove the protective paper from the double-sided tape (10).
(c) Push the carpet (5) down to make sure that there is a good bond with the floor panels.
(4) If you replace only a part of the carpet:
(a) Make sure that the new carpet (5) has the same thickness as the adjacent carpet.
(b) If necessary, apply Double Sided Adhesive Tape-Carpet Bonding - - (Material No.05PCB2) to the bottom surface of the adjacent carpet to put the height difference to a minimum.
(a) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-Medium Temp. Area - - (Material No.06LCG9) to the thread of the screws (8).
(b) Put the joint-strips (7) in position and install the screws (8).
(c) TORQUE the screws (8) to between 27.5 and 22.5 lbf.in (0.31 and 0.25 m.daN ).
(6) Install the seat-track covers (6).
(7) If disconnected, connect the electrical connectors (1):
(a) Remove the CAP-BLANKING from each electrical connector and receptacle.
(b) Make sure that all the electrical connections are clean and in the correct condition.
(c) Put the cables (2) in position and connect the electrical connectors (1).
(d) Put the covers (4) in position and engage the fasteners (3).
(8) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
5. Close-up(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install carpet attached with dispersion-adhesive (9):
(a) Put the carpet (5) in the correct position and push it down with a ROLLER - RUBBER.
(b) Move the rubber roller in all directions on the carpet (5).
NOTE: This step is necessary for a satisfactory bond of the dispersion-adhesive to the floor panels.
(c) In areas with no satisfactory bond (e.g. at the edges, at floor-covering joints,...), apply Double Sided Adhesive Tape-Carpet Bonding - - (Material No.05PCB2) to the floor panels. NOTE: The double-sided tape has different adhesive strengths on each side. The weaker adhesive side must be on the floor panel and the stronger adhesive side on the carpet.
(3) Install carpet attached with double-sided tape (10): (a) Put the carpet (5) in the correct position.
(b) Lift the carpet (5) and remove the protective paper from the double-sided tape (10).
(c) Push the carpet (5) down to make sure that there is a good bond with the floor panels.
(4) If you replace only a part of the carpet:
(a) Make sure that the new carpet (5) has the same thickness as the adjacent carpet.
(b) If necessary, apply Double Sided Adhesive Tape-Carpet Bonding - - (Material No.05PCB2) to the bottom surface of the adjacent carpet to put the height difference to a minimum.
NOTE: The double-sided tape has different adhesive strengths on each side. The weaker adhesive side must be on the floor panel and the stronger adhesive side on the carpet.
(5) Install the joint-strips (7): (a) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-Medium Temp. Area - - (Material No.06LCG9) to the thread of the screws (8).
(b) Put the joint-strips (7) in position and install the screws (8).
(c) TORQUE the screws (8) to between 27.5 and 22.5 lbf.in (0.31 and 0.25 m.daN )
. (6) Install the seat-track covers (6).
(7) If disconnected, connect the electrical connectors (1):
(a) Remove the CAP-BLANKING from each electrical connector and receptacle.
(b) Make sure that all the electrical connections are clean and in the correct condition.
(c) Put the cables (2) in position and connect the electrical connectors (1).
(d) Put the covers (4) in position and engage the fasteners (3).
(8) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 25-28-41-410-050-A
A. Close Access
(1) Refer to chapter 25 for installation instructions for the equipment/furnishings that you removed during the removal procedure. Then install these items.
(2) Install the emergency-escape path marking as necessary. Refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 33-51-00-00) to know which emergency lights are installed.
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 25-28-41-862-050-A (1) Refer to chapter 25 for installation instructions for the equipment/furnishings that you removed during the removal procedure. Then install these items.
(2) Install the emergency-escape path marking as necessary. Refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 33-51-00-00) to know which emergency lights are installed.
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.