Remove the Portable Fire-Extinguisher Bottle for Hydrostatic Test or a Discard

TASK 26-24-00-280-001-A
Remove the Portable Fire-Extinguisher Bottle for Hydrostatic Test or a Discard

ZONE: 200
FIN: 200WM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 7520MM
FIN: 7521MM
FIN: 7522MM
FIN: 7523MM
FIN: 7524MM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 7525MM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 7526MM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 262441-02
HYDROSTATIC TEST OF BOTTLES

Refer to the MPD TASK: 262441-05
DISCARD PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

2. Job Set-up Information
A. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
200	UPPER HALF FUSELAGE

B. Referenced Information

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 26-24-00-00	PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 26-24-00-860-056-A

A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).

Subtask 26-24-00-010-052-A

B. Get Access

NOTE: The portable fire-extinguisher bottle locations are shown with placards. The placards are bonded on the outer side of the stowage compartments, or adjacent to them.

(1) For the location of the portable fire-extinguisher bottles refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 26-24-00-00).
(2) If necessary, open the door or the access panel of the stowage compartment.
(3) Put an identification mark on each portable fire-extinguisher bottle and record its position.
(4) Release the strap or open the clamp and remove the portable fire-extinguisher bottle from its attachment.

4. Procedure
Subtask 26-24-00-280-050-A

A. Hydrostatic Test or a Discard of the Portable Fire-Extinguisher Bottle:
(1) For the FIRE FIGHTING ENTERPRISES (U3061) or P3 ENGINEERING (CE579) portable fire-extinguisher bottle:
(a) Send the portable fire-extinguisher bottle to the workshop for discard.
(2) For all other portable fire-extinguisher bottles:
(a) Send the portable fire-extinguisher bottle to the workshop for the hydrostatic test.

5. Close-up
Subtask 26-24-00-410-050-A

A. Close Access
(1) Install the fire extinguisher:

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS ALWAYS EASY TO REMOVE. IN AN EMERGENCY, ADJACENT EQUIPMENT MUST NOT PREVENT ITS EASY REMOVAL. IF IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER QUICKLY, INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR.

(a) Install a serviceable fire-extinguisher in the attachment and remove the identification marks.
(b) Attach the strap or close the clamp.
(c) Make sure that the transit pin is removed from the fire extinguisher (if installed).
(2) If necessary, close the door or the access panel of the stowage compartment.

Subtask 26-24-00-860-050-A

B. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Remove all the fixtures, tools, test and support equipment used during this procedure.
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(3) De-energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-862-001).

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