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Removal of the Rigid Control Assembly

TASK 25-62-43-000-002-A
Removal of the Rigid Control Assembly

ZONE: 240
FIN: 5002WM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 5003WM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
240
MID PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
 B. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 21-20-00-010-001-A
Removal of the Air-Conditioning Distribution Ducts
TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A
Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power
TASK 25-21-41-000-001-A
Removal of the Passenger Seats
TASK 25-23-47-000-002-A
Removal of the Upper Sidewall Panel Assy 241LW, (242LW), 241CW, (242CW) and 241FW, (242FW)
TASK 25-23-47-000-803-A
Removal of the Door Lining from the Overwing Emergency Exit
TASK 25-23-48-000-001-A
Removal of the Cove Light Panel
TASK 25-24-41-000-001-A
Removal of the Overhead Stowage Compartments (OHSC)
TASK 25-62-00-481-001-A
Special Precautions before Work on the Offwing Escape-Slide Systems
F Rigid Control Assembly ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Rigid Control Assembly ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Rigid Control Assembly ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 25-62-43-861-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
Subtask 25-62-43-010-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Get Access
   (1) Do the special precaution before work on the off-wing escape-slide system (Ref. AMM TASK 25-62-00-481-001).
   (2) If necessary remove the passenger seats (Ref. AMM TASK 25-21-41-000-001) in the area of the emergency exits.
   (3) Remove the cove light panels 241KW (242KW) and 241GW (242GW) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-48-000-001).
   (4) Remove the emergency-exit frame linings 241JW (242JW) and 241FW (242FW) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-002).
   (5) Remove the air conditioning duct if necessary to get access to the rigid control assembly (Ref. AMM TASK 21-20-00-010-001).
Subtask 25-62-43-010-051-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Get Access
   (1) Do the special precaution before work on the off-wing escape-slide system (Ref. AMM TASK 25-62-00-481-001).
   (2) If necessary remove the passenger seats in the area of the emergency exits (Ref. AMM TASK 25-21-41-000-001).
   (3) Remove the related overhead stowage compartments (Ref. AMM TASK 25-24-41-000-001).
   (4) Remove the cove light panels (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-48-000-001).
   (5) Remove the emergency-exit frame linings (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-803).
   (6) Remove the air conditioning duct(s) as necessary to get access to the rigid control assembly (Ref. AMM TASK 21-20-00-010-001).
4. Procedure
Subtask 25-62-43-020-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Disconnect the rigid control assembly, as follows:
F Rigid Control Assembly ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Remove and discard the cotter pin (1).
   (2) Remove the pin (2), the spacers and space washers (3) and disconnect the rigid control assembly (4) from the latch lever (5).
   (3) Remove the bracket attach bolts (6) and the nuts (7).
   (4) Remove and discard the cotter pins (8).
   (5) Remove the pins (9), the washers (10) and the handles (11) from the rigid control assembly (4).
   (6) Remove the flange attach bolts (12) and the nuts (13).
   (7) Remove the bolts (14), the nuts (15) and the clamps (16).
   (8) Remove the rigid control assembly (4) from the aircraft structure.
   (9) Remove the old sealant from the bolts (6) and (12) and the nuts (7) and (13).
Subtask 25-62-43-020-054-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Rigid Control Assembly
F Rigid Control Assembly ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Remove and discard the cotter pin (1).
   (2) Remove the pin (2), the spacers and space washers (3) and disconnect the rigid control assembly (4) from the latch lever (5).
   (3) Remove the bracket attach bolts (6) and the nuts (7).
   (4) Remove the nuts (13) and the bolts (12) and release the handle (11) from the burr-strip (9).
   (5) Remove the bolts (14), the nuts (15) and the clamps (16) and the rigid control assembly (4).
   (6) Remove the old sealant from the bolts (6) and (12) and the nuts (7) and (13).
Subtask 25-62-43-020-054-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Rigid Control Assembly
F Rigid Control Assembly ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE LOCK PIN IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE REGULATOR VALVE ASSEMBLY OF THE INFLATION RESERVOIR. THIS SAFETIES ALL COMPONENTS OF THE INFLATION SYSTEM IN OPERATION AND PREVENTS ACCIDENTAL:
  • DISCHARGE OF THE INFLATION RESERVOIR
  • DEPLOYMENT OF THE ESCAPE SLIDE
WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
   (1) Remove and discard the cotter pin (9).
   (2) Remove the pin (13), the spacer (12) and the washers (8) and disconnect the rigid control assembly (11).
   (3) Remove the screws (18), the washers (20) and the clamps (19).
   (4) Remove the nuts (25), the washers (22) and the bolts (21) and release the handles (24).
   (5) Remove the bolts (14), the nuts (17), the washers (15) and the rigid control assembly (11).
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