DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the Escape-Slide Inflation Reservoir
TASK 25-62-49-000-001-A
Removal of the Escape-Slide Inflation Reservoir
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
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[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:40:51 UTC
Removal of the Escape-Slide Inflation Reservoir
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | CAP - BLANKING |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A | Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power |
| TASK 25-62-00-481-001-A | Special Precautions before Work on the Offwing Escape-Slide Systems |
| TASK 52-22-00-010-001-A | Opening of the Emergency Exit Doors from the Passenger Compartment |
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B. Get Access
(1) Do the special precautions before you work on the escape slide system(s) (Ref. AMM D/O 25-62-00-48).
(2) In the cockpit, on overhead panel 25VU (SIGNS), make sure that the EMER EXIT LT switch is set to the OFF position.
(3) Open the necessary emergency exit-door from the passenger compartment (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-001).
(4) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position, to tell persons not to close the door.
(5) Put the exit safety-barrier strap in position.
Subtask 25-62-49-010-050-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do the special precautions before you work on the escape slide system(s) (Ref. AMM D/O 25-62-00-48).
(2) In the cockpit, on overhead panel 25VU (SIGNS), make sure that the EMER EXIT LT switch is set to the OFF position.
(3) Open the necessary emergency exit-door from the passenger compartment (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-001).
(4) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position, to tell persons not to close the door.
(5) Put the exit safety-barrier strap in position.
B. Get Access
(1) Do the special precautions before you work on the escape slide system(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-62-00-481-001).
(2) On overhead panel, on SIGNS panel 25VU, make sure that the EMER EXIT LT pushbutton switch is released (the OFF legend is on) (Ref. 23-73-00).
(3) Open the necessary emergency exit door (referred to as the door) from the passenger compartment (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-001).
(4) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to close the door.
(5) Put the exit safety-barrier strap in position.
4. Procedure(1) Do the special precautions before you work on the escape slide system(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-62-00-481-001).
(2) On overhead panel, on SIGNS panel 25VU, make sure that the EMER EXIT LT pushbutton switch is released (the OFF legend is on) (Ref. 23-73-00).
(3) Open the necessary emergency exit door (referred to as the door) from the passenger compartment (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-001).
(4) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to close the door.
(5) Put the exit safety-barrier strap in position.
Subtask 25-62-49-020-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Inflation Reservoir
(2) Disconnect the nipple (6) of the automatic inflation cable (22) from the release-lever (21).
(3) Push the release stud (7) and disconnect the manual inflation cable (8) from the regulator valve assembly.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector (12).
(5) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(6) Remove and keep the screw (9) and the washer (10) and disconnect the bonding strap (11) from the reservoir bracket (23).
(7) Disconnect the inflation hose assembly (13) from the inflation reservoir union (14).
(8) Safety the inflation hose assembly and the inflation reservoir union:
(b) Put the pressure seal caps on the inflation hose assembly (13) and the inflation reservoir union (14).
(9) Remove the inflation reservoir (19):
(b) Loosen, but do not open, the clamp (16).
(10) Do a check of the pocket (4) and make sure that it is empty.
(11) Loosen the clamp (1) and remove and keep the pocket (4) and the clamp (1).
Subtask 25-62-49-020-052-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 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) Remove and discard the lockwire (3) and open the spring safety clamp (5) on the automatic release-lever mechanism (21) (referred to as release-lever). (2) Disconnect the nipple (6) of the automatic inflation cable (22) from the release-lever (21).
NOTE: The automatic inflation cable (22) is a part of the inflation reservoir (19) and must stay with it.
(a) If you must remove: - An inflation reservoir that is filled with gas:
- An inflation reservoir that is not filled with gas:
(3) Push the release stud (7) and disconnect the manual inflation cable (8) from the regulator valve assembly.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector (12).
(5) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(6) Remove and keep the screw (9) and the washer (10) and disconnect the bonding strap (11) from the reservoir bracket (23).
(7) Disconnect the inflation hose assembly (13) from the inflation reservoir union (14).
(8) Safety the inflation hose assembly and the inflation reservoir union:
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT YOU INSTALL THE PRESSURE SEAL CAPS ON THE DISCONNECTED LINE ENDS. THE ESCAPE-SLIDE CAN DEPLOY IF THE AIRCRAFT IS PRESSURIZED AND THE PRESSURE SEAL CAPS ARE NOT INSTALLED.
UNWANTED DEPLOYMENT OF THE ESCAPE-SLIDE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
(a) Remove the pressure seal caps from the pocket (4). (b) Put the pressure seal caps on the inflation hose assembly (13) and the inflation reservoir union (14).
(9) Remove the inflation reservoir (19):
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WITH THE INFLATION RESERVOIR AND ITS COMPONENTS. THE RESERVOIR IS AN ALUMINUM BOTTLE WOUND IN KEVLAR FIBERS BONDED WITH EPOXY RESINS, AND IS PRESSURIZED WITH GAS.
IF YOU CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RESERVOIR, THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION.
NO DAMAGE IS PERMITTED.
(a) Loosen the clamp nut until you can open the clamp (15), which is adjacent to the regulator valve assembly. (b) Loosen, but do not open, the clamp (16).
NOTE: An inflation reservoir that is filled with gas has a weight of approximately 7.5 kg (16.53 lb).
(c) Hold the inflation reservoir (19) and remove the positioning pin (17). NOTE: The positioning pin (17) is attached to the mounting bracket (24) with a lanyard (18).
(d) Remove the inflation reservoir (19). (10) Do a check of the pocket (4) and make sure that it is empty.
(11) Loosen the clamp (1) and remove and keep the pocket (4) and the clamp (1).
NOTE: The pocket (4) and the clamp (1) are not parts of the inflation reservoir. You must install them on the replacement inflation reservoir.
A. Removal of the Inflation Reservoir
(2) Disconnect the nipple (21) of the automatic inflation cable (22) from the release-lever (8).
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector (9).
(5) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(8) Safety the inflation hose assembly (15) and the inflation reservoir union (16):
(b) Install the pressure seal caps on the inflation hose assembly (15) and the inflation reservoir union (16).
(9) Remove the inflation reservoir (13):
(b) Loosen, but do not open, the clamp (12).
(10) Do a check of the pocket (11) and make sure that it is empty.
(11) Loosen the clamp (14) and remove and keep the pocket (11) and the clamp (14).
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) Remove and discard the lockwire (23) and open the spring safety clamp (25) on the automatic release-lever mechanism (8) (referred to as release-lever). (2) Disconnect the nipple (21) of the automatic inflation cable (22) from the release-lever (8).
NOTE: The automatic inflation cable (22) is a part of the inflation reservoir (13) and must stay with it.
(a) If you must remove: - An inflation reservoir that is filled with gas:
Do not try to remove the automatic inflation cable (22) from the regulator valve assembly. This will start the inflation-reservoir discharge-sequence. - An inflation reservoir that is not filled with gas:
When the inflation-reservoir discharge-sequence starts, the end stop of the automatic inflation cable (22) disconnects from the regulator valve assembly. When you disconnect the nipple (21) from the release-lever (8), you must keep the automatic inflation cable (22) with the inflation reservoir (13).
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector (9).
(5) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
(6) Remove the screw (3) and the washer (2) and disconnect the bonding strap (1). CAUTION:
USE A SECOND WRENCH TO APPLY COUNTER TORQUE TO THE UNIONS WHEN YOU DISCONNECT/CONNECT THE PNEUMATIC LINES FROM/TO THE UNIONS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS PRECAUTION, YOU CAN TWIST THE PNEUMATIC LINES AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THEM.
(7) Disconnect the inflation hose assembly (15) from the inflation reservoir union (16). (8) Safety the inflation hose assembly (15) and the inflation reservoir union (16):
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT YOU INSTALL THE PRESSURE SEAL CAPS ON THE DISCONNECTED LINE ENDS. THE ESCAPE-SLIDE CAN DEPLOY IF THE AIRCRAFT IS PRESSURIZED AND THE PRESSURE SEAL CAPS ARE NOT INSTALLED.
UNWANTED DEPLOYMENT OF THE ESCAPE-SLIDE CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
(a) Remove the pressure seal caps from the pocket (11). (b) Install the pressure seal caps on the inflation hose assembly (15) and the inflation reservoir union (16).
(9) Remove the inflation reservoir (13):
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WITH THE INFLATION RESERVOIR AND ITS COMPONENTS. THE RESERVOIR IS AN ALUMINUM BOTTLE WOUND IN KEVLAR FIBERS BONDED WITH EPOXY RESINS, AND IS PRESSURIZED WITH GAS.
IF YOU CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RESERVOIR, THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION.
NO DAMAGE IS PERMITTED.
(a) Loosen and open the clamps (10) and (17). (b) Loosen, but do not open, the clamp (12).
NOTE: An inflation reservoir that is filled with gas has a weight of approximately 7.5 kg (16.53 lb).
(c) Hold the inflation reservoir (13) and remove the positioning pin (4). NOTE: The positioning pin (4) is attached to the mounting bracket (7) with a lanyard (5).
(d) Remove the inflation reservoir (13). (10) Do a check of the pocket (11) and make sure that it is empty.
(11) Loosen the clamp (14) and remove and keep the pocket (11) and the clamp (14).
NOTE: The pocket (11) and the clamp (14) are not parts of the inflation reservoir. You must install them on the replacement inflation reservoir.