W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Removal of the Cartridge of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle

TASK 26-23-41-000-005-A
Removal of the Cartridge of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE/INSTALL THE DISCHARGE HEAD WITH THE CARTRIDGE INSTALLED.
ZONE: 130
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
1
ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT)
No specific
AR
CAP - BLANKING
No specific
AR
ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP
No specific
AR
PLUG - BLANKING
No specific
AR
SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER
10-101950-81
AR
SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL
2-100831-1
AR
PLUG-SHUNT
M83723-60-110AN
AR
PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE
FOR [4005WX] (BOTTLE-FIRE EXTING)
2-100831-1
AR
PLUG-SHUNT
M83723-60-110AN
AR
PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE
FOR [4010WX] (FIRE EXTINGUISHER)
10-101950-81
AR
SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL
 B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
130
FWD CARGO COMPT AFT BULKHEAD OF AVNCS COMPT TO FWD PRESSURE BULKHEAD OF WING CENTER BOX
825
131CC, 231VF
132MW
132SW
 C. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A
Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power
TASK 25-54-12-000-002-A
Removal of the Ceiling Panels in the Forward Cargo Compartment
TASK 25-54-12-000-003-A
Removal of the Sidewall Panels in the Forward Cargo Compartment
TASK 52-30-00-860-001-A
Open the FWD or Aft Cargo-Compartment Door with the Yellow Electric Pump
TASK 53-22-12-000-001-A
Removal of the Cabin Floor Panels
TASK 26-23-00-00
CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 26-23-41-861-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
Subtask 26-23-41-865-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
PANELDESIGNATIONFINLOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VUAIR COND/CARGO FIRE/EXTIG/BTL28WXC05
49VUAIR COND/CARGO/FIRE/EXTIG/BTL11WXC04
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VUAIR COND/CARGO FIRE/EXTIG/BTL28WXC04
49VUAIR COND/CARGO/FIRE/EXTIG/BTL11WXC03
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
122VUAIR COND/CARGO/FIRE/EXTIG1WXT19
Subtask 26-23-41-010-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
C. Get Access
   (1) For the location of this component refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 26-23-00-00).
   (2) Open the forward cargo-compartment door 825 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
   (3) Set the CARGO COMPT LIGHT switch 6LU to ON.
   (4) Remove the sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
Subtask 26-23-41-010-054-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
C. Get Access
   (1) For the location of this component refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 26-23-00-00).
   (2) Open the forward cargo compartment door 825 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
   (3) Set the CARGO COMPT LIGHT switch 6LU to ON.
   (4) Remove the sidewall panel 132SW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
Subtask 26-23-41-010-054-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
C. Get Access
   (1) For the location of this component, refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 26-23-00-00).
   (2) If an Additional Center Tank (ACT) is installed:
     (a) Remove cabin floor panel 231VF (Ref. AMM TASK 53-22-12-000-001).
     (b) Remove ceiling panel 131CC from the cargo compartment (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-002).
     (c) Remove sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
   (3) If the ACT is not installed:
     (a) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) in position at zone 825.
     (b) Open forward cargo-compartment door 825 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
     (c) Set CARGO COMPT LIGHT switch 6LU to ON.
     (d) Remove sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
4. Procedure
Subtask 26-23-41-020-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Cartridges
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
NOTE: The removal procedure is the same for all the cartridges.
   (1) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
WARNING: BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT. IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
   (2) Disconnect the electrical connector (5) as follows:
     (a) Disconnect the electrical connector (5) from the cartridge (4).
     (b) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
     (c) Put the 10-101950-81 SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL on the cartridge (4).
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.
   (3) Remove and discard the lockwire from the cartridge (4).
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE FRANGIBLE DISC IN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. DAMAGE TO THE FRANGIBLE DISC CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
   (4) Remove the cartridge (4) as follows:
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
     (a) Remove the nut (6) and the bonding strap (3) from the ground lug bolt (7).
     (b) Remove the cartridge (4).
     (c) Remove the ground lug bolt (7).
     (d) Remove and discard the o-ring (2).
     (e) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the discharge head (1).
Subtask 26-23-41-020-056-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Cartridges
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
WARNING: BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT. IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
   (2) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the cartridges as follows:
     (a) Disconnect the electrical connector (15) from the cartridge (14).
     (b) Put the CAP - BLANKING on the electrical connector (15).
     (c) Install the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT on the cartridge (14).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
     (d) Disconnect the electrical connector (8) from the cartridge (7).
     (e) Put the CAP - BLANKING on the electrical connector (8).
     (f) Install the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT on the cartridge (7).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
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.
   (3) Remove and discard the lockwire from the cartridge (14).
   (4) Remove the cartridge (14) as follows:
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE FRANGIBLE DISC IN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. DAMAGE TO THE FRANGIBLE DISC CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
     (a) Remove the cartridge (14).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
     (b) Remove the bonding strap (13) from the cartridge (14).
     (c) Remove and discard the O-ring (30).
     (d) Put a PLUG - BLANKING on the discharge head (12).
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.
   (5) Remove and discard the lockwire from the cartridge (7).
   (6) Remove the cartridge (7) as follows:
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE FRANGIBLE DISC IN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. DAMAGE TO THE FRANGIBLE DISC CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
     (a) Remove the cartridge (7).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
     (b) Remove the bonding strip (6) from the cartridge (7).
     (c) Remove and discard the O-ring (30).
     (d) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the discharge head (5).
Subtask 26-23-41-020-056-E ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Cartridges
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
NOTE: The removal procedure is the same for cartridges 4001WX, 4003WX, 4011WX and 4013WX.
   (1) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
WARNING: BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT. IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
   (2) Disconnect the electrical connector (5) as follows:
     (a) Disconnect the electrical connector (5) from the cartridge (4).
     (b) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
     (c) FOR [4005WX] (BOTTLE-FIRE EXTING)
       1 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT on the cartridge (4).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
     (d) FOR [4010WX] (FIRE EXTINGUISHER)
       1 Put the 10-101950-81 SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL on the cartridge (4).
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.
   (3) Remove and discard the lockwire from the cartridge (4).
   (4) Remove the cartridge (4) as follows:
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE FRANGIBLE DISC IN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. DAMAGE TO THE FRANGIBLE DISC CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
     (a) Remove the nut (6) and the bonding strap (3) from the ground lug bolt (7).
     (b) FOR [4005WX] (BOTTLE-FIRE EXTING)
       1 Remove the cartridge (4).
       2 Remove the ground lug bolt (7).
       3 Remove and discard the o-ring (2).
     (c) FOR [4010WX] (FIRE EXTINGUISHER)
       1 Remove the cartridge (4).
       2 Remove and discard the o-ring (2).
       3 Remove the ground lug bolt (7).
     (d) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the discharge head (1).
Subtask 26-23-41-020-056-F ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Cartridges
F Cartridge - Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
WARNING: BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT. IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
   (2) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the cartridges as follows:
     (a) Disconnect the electrical connector (15) from the cartridge (14).
     (b) Put the CAP - BLANKING on the electrical connector (15).
     (c) Install the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT on the cartridge (14).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
     (d) Disconnect the electrical connector (8) from the cartridge (7).
     (e) Put the CAP - BLANKING on the electrical connector (8).
     (f) Install the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT on the cartridge (7).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
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.
   (3) Remove and discard the lockwire from the cartridge (14).
   (4) Remove the cartridge (14) as follows:
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE FRANGIBLE DISC IN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. DAMAGE TO THE FRANGIBLE DISC CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
     (a) Remove the cartridge (14).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
     (b) Remove the bonding strap (13) from the cartridge (14).
     (c) Remove and discard the o-ring (30).
     (d) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the discharge head (12).
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.
   (5) Remove and discard the lockwire from the cartridge (7).
   (6) Remove the cartridge (7) as follows:
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE FRANGIBLE DISC IN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. DAMAGE TO THE FRANGIBLE DISC CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
     (a) Remove the cartridge (7).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
     (b) Remove the bonding strip (6) from the cartridge (7).
     (c) Remove and discard the o-ring (30).
     (d) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the discharge head (5).
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