W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Removal of the Flap Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals

TASK 27-54-61-000-002-A
Removal of the Flap Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals

WARNING: PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
  • THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
  • THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
  • THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
  • COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE IN POSITION ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR, AND THUS POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO MAINTENANCE TASKS ON THE WING TRAILING EDGE:
  • DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE RACEWAYS.
  • DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE INSTALLATIONS.
  • MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
ZONE: 580
ZONE: 680
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
AR
ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)
No specific
AR
SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific
1
WARNING NOTICE(S)
 B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
580
LEFT WING FLAPS AND SPOILERS
680
RIGHT WING FLAPS AND SPOILERS
 C. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 27-50-00-866-008-A
Extension of the Flaps on the Ground
TASK 27-50-00-866-008-A-01
Extension of the Flaps/Slats on the Ground
TASK 27-50-00-866-009-A
Retraction of the Flaps on the Ground
TASK 27-50-00-866-009-A-01
Retraction of the Flaps/Slats on the Ground
SRM 575300
 (for corrective action)
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Outboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Inboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Outboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Outboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Inboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Inboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 27-54-61-941-059-A
A. Safety Precautions
   (1) As necessary, use the applicable SAFETY BARRIERS, specified by the operator's instructions and your local regulations.
   (2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
Subtask 27-54-61-860-061-A
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL RANGES OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS SURFACES ARE CLEAR. MOVEMENT OF FLIGHT CONTROLS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
   (1) Extend/retract the flaps to position 1 (Ref. AMM TASK 27-50-00-866-008) (Ref. AMM TASK 27-50-00-866-009).
   (2) Make sure that the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION is installed on the flap/slat control lever.
   (3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT) below the applicable flap kink-seal and cushion-seal.
4. Procedure
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO MAINTENANCE TASKS ON THE WING TRAILING EDGE:
  • DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE RACEWAYS.
  • DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL CABLE INSTALLATIONS.
  • MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
Subtask 27-54-61-020-053-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Flap Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Outboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Inboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
NOTE: If a structural repair has been done, you must refer to SRM 575300 for removal of the Flap Kink-Seals.
   (1) Remove the lower kink-seal:
     (a) Remove the screws (8) and the lower kink-seal (7).
   (2) Remove the outboard flap upper kink-seal and cushion seal:
     (a) Remove the screws (1), the pressure plate (2) and the upper kink-seal (3).
     (b) Remove the screws (4), the screw (6) and the cushion seal (5).
   (3) Remove the inboard flap upper kink-seal and cushion seal:
     (a) Remove the screws (19), the retainer (20) and the upper kink-seal (21).
     (b) Remove the screw (22) and the cushion seal (23).
Subtask 27-54-61-020-053-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Flap Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Outboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Outboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Inboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Details of the Kink-Seals and Cushion-Seals (Inboard Flap) ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) If you did a structural repair, refer to SRM 575300 for the removal of the cushion-seals.
   (2) Remove the lower kink-seal:
     (a) Remove the screws (8) and (9) from the lower kink-seal (7).
     (b) Remove the screws (25) and the lower kink-seal (7).
   (3) Remove the outboard-flap upper kink-seal and cushion seal:
     (a) Remove the screws (1), the clamping strip (2) and the upper kink-seal (3).
     (b) Remove the screws (4) and (6) and the cushion seal (5).
   (4) Remove the inboard-flap upper kink-seal and cushion seal:
     (a) Remove the screws (19), the seal retainer (20) and the upper kink-seal (21).
     (b) Remove the screws (22) and (23) and the cushion seal (24).
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