Shimming Procedure for the Engine Fire-Extinguishing Pipe
TASK 26-21-49-820-001-A
Shimming Procedure for the Engine Fire-Extinguishing Pipe
To install the engine fire-extinguishing pipe without stress.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 26-21-49-941-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 26-21-49-420-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 26-21-49-410-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.03.31 23:45:06 UTC
Shimming Procedure for the Engine Fire-Extinguishing Pipe
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
1. Reason for the JobTo install the engine fire-extinguishing pipe without stress.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.10AGB1) | Surface Pretreatment-Immersion use Nitric Acid Technical - |
| (Material No.10AGC1) | Surface Pretreatment-Immersion use Sodium Dichromate - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 410 | ENG 1 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| 420 | ENG 2 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 413AL, 415AL, 415BL, 437AL, 451AL | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 423AL, 425AL, 425BL, 447AL, 461AL | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 54-57-22-000-001-A | Removal of the Apron Assemblies |
| TASK 54-57-22-400-001-A | Installation of the Apron Assemblies |
| TASK 71-13-11-000-040-A | Removal of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-11-400-040-A | Installation of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-A | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-A | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
| TASK 78-32-11-000-040-A | Removal of the Left or Right Half Door of Thrust Reverser |
| TASK 78-32-11-400-040-A | Installation of the Left or Right Half Door of Thrust Reverser |
Subtask 26-21-49-941-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to start the engine 1(2).
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the ENG section of the maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
(4) On the AIR COND panel 30VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG 1(2) BLEED pushbutton switch is released.
(b) Make sure that the APU BLEED pushbutton switch is released.
(c) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the pneumatic system.
(5) In the cockpit, on the HP ground connector:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to pressurize the pneumatic system.
Subtask 26-21-49-865-063-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to start the engine 1(2).
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the ENG section of the maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
(4) On the AIR COND panel 30VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG 1(2) BLEED pushbutton switch is released.
(b) Make sure that the APU BLEED pushbutton switch is released.
(c) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the pneumatic system.
(5) In the cockpit, on the HP ground connector:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to pressurize the pneumatic system.
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 26-21-49-010-063-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL1/SQUIB/B | 2WE1 | Q44 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL1/SQUIB/A | 1WE1 | Q43 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL2/SQUIB/B | 2WE2 | Q42 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL2/SQUIB/A | 1WE2 | Q41 |
C. Get Access
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL.
Subtask 26-21-49-040-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 26-21-49-010-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL NOTE: If the engine is removed, the removal of the fan cowl doors below is not applicable.
(1) Remove the left fan cowl door (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-11-000-040): (a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL.
E. Get Access
(1) Remove the left half door of thrust reverser: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-000-040)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(3) Remove the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
413AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
423AL.
(4) Remove the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
415AL 415BL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
425AL 425BL.
(5) Remove the apron assemblies (Ref. AMM TASK 54-57-22-000-001).
Subtask 26-21-49-220-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the left half door of thrust reverser: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-000-040)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(3) Remove the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
413AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
423AL.
(4) Remove the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
415AL 415BL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
425AL 425BL.
(5) Remove the apron assemblies (Ref. AMM TASK 54-57-22-000-001).
F. Initial Measurement
(1) Remove the bolts (4) and the washers (3).
(2) Measure the distance A between the bracket assy (2) and the cross beam (5).
(b) If the distance A is different from zero, do the procedure that follows.
Subtask 26-21-49-918-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the bolts (4) and the washers (3).
(2) Measure the distance A between the bracket assy (2) and the cross beam (5).
NOTE: Make sure that the holes of the bracket assy and the cross beam are aligned.
(a) If the distance A is equal to zero, no maintenance action is necessary. Install the washers (3), the bolts (4) and tighten them. (b) If the distance A is different from zero, do the procedure that follows.
G. Fabrication of the Shim
(1) Use Material Z10CNT1810 or equivalent (AISI 321) to make the shim.
Subtask 26-21-49-916-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Use Material Z10CNT1810 or equivalent (AISI 321) to make the shim.
NOTE: Make sure that the thickness of the shim is equal to the distance A.
NOTE: 5 mm (0.196 in.) is the maximum permitted thickness.
H. Preparation of the Shim
(3) Flush the shim with cold water.
(4) Flush the shim with hot water then dry it with compressed air.
4. ProcedureWARNING:
WHEN YOU USE COMPRESSED AIR:
- USE THE CORRECT PROTECTION (FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES)
- DO NOT POINT THE AIRFLOW AT YOURSELF OR OTHER PERSONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT LET COMPRESSED GAS TOUCH YOUR SKIN. THE GAS CAN GO THROUGH THE SKIN AND MAKE BUBBLES IN THE BLOOD. THIS CONDITION CAN KILL YOU.
(1) Immerse the shim in a solution of: - Surface Pretreatment-Immersion use Nitric Acid Technical - (Material No.10AGB1) 250 ml/l (57.64 cu.in/US gal)
- Surface Pretreatment-Immersion use Sodium Dichromate - (Material No.10AGC1) 25 g/l (3.32 oz/US gal)
- de-ionized water 750 ml/l (172.93 cu.in/US gal).
NOTE: Make sure that the solution is between 45 deg.C (113.00 deg.F) and 55 deg.C (131.00 deg.F).
(2) Remove the shim from the solution after 20 to 40 minutes. (3) Flush the shim with cold water.
(4) Flush the shim with hot water then dry it with compressed air.
Subtask 26-21-49-420-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Shim
(1) Put the shim (6) in position between the bracket assy (2) and the cross beam (5).
(2) Install the washers (3) and the bolts (4).
(3) Tighten the bolts (4).
5. Close-up(1) Put the shim (6) in position between the bracket assy (2) and the cross beam (5).
(2) Install the washers (3) and the bolts (4).
(3) Tighten the bolts (4).
Subtask 26-21-49-410-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the apron assemblies (Ref. AMM TASK 54-57-22-400-001).
(3) Install the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
415BL 415AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
425BL 425AL.
(4) Install the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
413AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
423AL.
(5) Install the left half door of the thrust reverser (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-400-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
Subtask 26-21-49-440-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 26-21-49-410-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Install the apron assemblies (Ref. AMM TASK 54-57-22-400-001).
(3) Install the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
415BL 415AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
425BL 425AL.
(4) Install the access panels:
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
413AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
423AL.
(5) Install the left half door of the thrust reverser (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-11-400-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
C. Close Access
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 26-21-49-865-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL NOTE: If the engine is removed, the installation of the fan cowl doors below is not applicable.
(1) Install the left fan cowl door (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-11-400-040): (a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL,
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
D. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL1/SQUIB/B | 2WE1 | Q44 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL1/SQUIB/A | 1WE1 | Q43 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL2/SQUIB/B | 2WE2 | Q42 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL2/SQUIB/A | 1WE2 | Q41 |
Installation of the Shim.