Operational Test of the ACT Fuel Transfer-Valve

TASK 28-25-00-710-006-A
Operational Test of the ACT Fuel Transfer-Valve

WARNING: OBEY THE FUEL SAFETY PROCEDURES.

WARNING: STOP THE FUEL TANKER 60 m (196.85 ft) FROM THE AIRCRAFT NOSE WHILE THE WEATHER RADAR OPERATES. DO NOT OPERATE THE FUEL TANKER/PUMP UNIT UNTIL YOU STOP THE OPERATION OF THE WEATHER RADAR.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE AIRCRAFT IS SAFE BEFORE YOU START THE REFUEL/DEFUEL PROCEDURE. IN THE SAFETY AREA, DO NOT:

SMOKE
MAKE SPARKS OR FIRE
USE ANY EQUIPMENT WHICH IS NOT APPROVED FOR REFUEL/DEFUEL PROCEDURES.

AIRCRAFT FUEL IS FLAMMABLE.

WARNING: DO NOT SPILL FUEL ON THE ENGINES OR THE BRAKES. IF YOU SPILL FUEL ON ENGINES OR BRAKES THAT ARE HOT, IT CAN CAUSE FIRES.

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 WHEEL CHOCKS ARE IN POSITION. MOVEMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE DANGEROUS.

ZONE: 140
ZONE: 190
ZONE: 210
ZONE: 500
ZONE: 600
FIN: 165QM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

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 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE
No specific	AR	ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE
No specific	AR	SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
140	CENTER WING
190	BELLY FAIR, AIR CONDITIONING & HYD COMPT
210	CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD
500	LEFT WING
600	RIGHT WING
192MB
522KB, 622KB

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 12-11-28-650-001-A	General Refuel/Defuel Safety Procedures
TASK 12-11-28-650-002-A	Refuel/Defuel Safety Procedures for use in the Hangar
TASK 12-34-24-869-001-A	Aircraft Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for the Refuel/Defuel or Oxygen Servicing Operations
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-01	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-02	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2)
TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A	De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the External Power
TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-01	De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU
TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-02	De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engine 1(2)
TASK 28-00-00-910-001-A	Fuel Safety Procedures
TASK 28-25-41-000-001-A	Removal of the Refuel/Defuel Coupling/Cap
TASK 28-25-41-400-005-A	Installation of the Refuel/Defuel Coupling/Cap
TASK 28-46-00-710-001-A	Test of the Tank High-Level Sensing-System
TASK 28-46-00-710-002-A	Test of the Additional Center Tank (ACT) High-Level-Sensing System
TASK 31-60-00-860-001-A	EIS Start Procedure
TASK 31-60-00-860-002-A	EIS Stop Procedure
TASK 32-12-00-010-001-A	Open the Main Gear Doors for Access
TASK 32-12-00-410-001-A	Close the Main Gear Doors after Access
Refuel/Defuel Coupling ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Refuel/Defuel Coupling ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Cockpit Fuel Control and Indications ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Cockpit Fuel Control and Indications ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Cockpit Fuel Control and Indications ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Refuel/Defuel Control Panels 800VU and 801VU ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 28-25-00-941-090-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Safety Precautions
(1) You must obey the fuel safety procedures when you do work on the fuel system (Ref. AMM TASK 28-00-00-910-001).
(2) You must obey the fuel safety procedures when you refuel the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 12-11-28-650-001) (Ref. AMM TASK 12-11-28-650-002).
(3) As necessary, use the applicable SAFETY BARRIERS, specified by the operator's instructions and your local regulations.
(4) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the Main Landing Gear (MLG) doors.

Subtask 28-25-00-010-094-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Get Access
(1) Open the MLG doors (Ref. AMM TASK 32-12-00-010-001).
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position below the applicable refuel/defuel coupling.
(3) Open applicable refuel panel 192MB, 522KB and 622KB.

Subtask 28-25-00-860-088-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the fuel tanker is in the correct position.
(2) Make sure that the aircraft and the fuel tanker/pump unit are grounded (Ref. AMM TASK 12-34-24-869-001) and electrically bonded together correctly.

NOTE: Bonding is mandatory. For grounding you must obey the local area regulations.

(3) Remove the refuel coupling cap 101QM(41QM) (Ref. AMM TASK 28-25-41-000-001).
(4) Make sure that the coupling of the fuel supply hose is clean.
(5) Connect the fuel supply hose to the aircraft.
(6) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(7) Do the EIS start procedure (Upper ECAM DU and lower ECAM DU only) (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(8) On the ECAM control panel, push the FUEL P/BSW.
(a) On the lower ECAM DU, the FUEL page comes into view.
(b) Make sure that a maximum of 100 +100 kg or -0 kg (220 +220 lb or +0 lb) fuel is in the ACT.
(c) Make sure that the fuel quantity in the center tank is 5000 +200 kg or -800 kg (11023 +441 lb or -1764 lb).
(9) Do the test of the high level sensing system (Ref. AMM TASK 28-46-00-710-001).

Subtask 28-25-00-010-094-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Get Access

Refuel/Defuel Coupling ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

(1) Open the MLG doors (Ref. AMM TASK 32-12-00-010-001).
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position below refuel/defuel coupling 40QM.
(3) Open access door 192MB.

Subtask 28-25-00-860-088-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

E. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the fuel tanker is in the correct position.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOND THE FUEL TANKER TO THE AIRCRAFT. IF YOU DO NOT, AN ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR WHICH CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

(2) Obey the local regulations for grounding (earthing) the aircraft:
(a) Ground (earth) the fuel tanker/pump unit and the aircraft correctly (Ref. AMM TASK 12-34-24-869-001).
(3) Bond the fuel tanker/pump unit to the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 12-34-24-869-001).
(4) Make sure that the chocks do not touch the tires. The weight of the fuel can lower the aircraft and cause the chocks to catch.
(5) Remove refuel/defuel coupling cap 41QM.
(6) Make sure that the coupling of the fuel supply hose is clean.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE IS CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE COUPLING BEFORE YOU REFUEL/DEFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. DO NOT CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE IF THERE ARE SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT COUPLING LUGS OR SLOTS.

(7) Connect the fuel supply hose to the aircraft.
(8) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(9) Do the EIS start procedure (Upper ECAM DU and lower ECAM DU only) (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(10) On the ECAM control panel, push the FUEL Pushbutton Switch (P/BSW).
(a) On the lower ECAM Display Unit (DU), the FUEL page comes into view.
(b) Make sure that a maximum of 100 +100 kg or -0 kg (220 +220 lb or +0 lb) fuel is in the ACT(s).
(c) Make sure that the fuel quantity in the center tank is 5000 +200 kg or -800 kg (11023 +441 lb or -1764 lb).
(11) Do the test of the high-level sensing system (Ref. AMM TASK 28-46-00-710-002).

Subtask 28-25-00-865-063-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

F. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:

PANEL	DESIGNATION	FIN	LOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	ACT1/REFUEL & SPLY	33QU	L29
121VU	FUEL/HI/LVL/SPLY	1QJ	L25
121VU	FUEL/RFL/DFL/SPLY	2QU	L24
121VU	FUEL/RFL/DFL/XFR/DEFUEL/VALVE	1QU	L23
121VU	ACT LOW LVL R	51QJ	M29
121VU	ACT LOW LVL L	52QJ	M28
121VU	ACT XFR VALVE MAN CTL	30QH	N29
121VU	ACT1/CTL & SPLY	9QH	P29
121VU	ACT PUMP SUPPLY	25QH	Q29
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	FUEL/HI/LVL/SPLY	1QJ	L24
121VU	FUEL/RFL/DFL/SPLY	2QU	L23
121VU	FUEL/RFL/DFL/XFR/DEFUEL/VALVE	1QU	L22
121VU	FUEL/ACT/FUEL PUMP/SPLY	25QH	Q29

4. Procedure
Subtask 28-25-00-710-086-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Operational Test of the ACT Fuel Transfer-Valve (165QM)
(1) Do this test:

ACTION	RESULT
1.On refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Turn the FQI SELECT CTR/ACT switch to the ACT position.	On indicator 6QT: The CTR indication shows the quantity of fuel in the ACT. Record the fuel quantity in the ACT.
Put the REFUEL VALVE switch to the SHUT position.
2.On refuel/defuel control-panel 800VU: Put all REFUEL VALVE switch to the SHUT position. Put the MODE SELECT switch to the REFUEL position.
3.On refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Turn the FQI SELECT CTR/ACT switch to the CTR position.	On indicator 6QT: The CTR indication shows the quantity of fuel in the CTR tank. Record the fuel quantity in the CTR tank.
4.Start the refuel tanker/pump unit.
5.On refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Turn the FQI SELECT CTR/ACT switch to the ACT position.	On indicator 6QT: The CTR indication shows the quantity of fuel in the ACT.
Put the CTR REFUEL VALVE switch to the OPEN position.	Let the CTR indication (the quantity of fuel in the ACT) to increase by 500 kg (1102 lb).
Put the CTR REFUEL VALVE switch to the SHUT position.
6.On refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Turn the FQI SELECT CTR/ACT switch to the CTR position.	On indicator 6QT: The CTR indication shows the quantity of fuel in the CTR tank. Record the fuel quantity in the CTR tank. Make sure the CTR indication has not increased.
7.Stop the refuel tanker/pump unit.
8.On refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Put the REFUEL VALVE switch to the NORM and guarded position. Put the FQI SELECT CTR/ACT switch to the CTR + ACT position.
9.On refuel/defuel control-panel 800VU: Put the MODE SELECT switch in the OFF and guarded position. Put all REFUEL VALVE switch in the NORM and guarded position. Put the BATT POWER switch in the NORM position.
10.Do a visual inspection for fuel leaks around the base of the ACT fuel, transfer-valve (165QM) at the rear spar. No fuel leakage is permitted.
11.On overhead FUEL panel 40VU: Push the ACT pushbutton switch.	On overhead FUEL panel 40VU: The FWD light in the ACT pushbutton switch comes on. The FAULT light in the ACT pushbutton switch comes on for a moment and goes off. On the lower ECAM DU: The full green triangle comes into view (ACT PUMP PRESS). The fuel quantity in the ACT decreases. The fuel quantity in the center tank increases. The fuel transfer rate of the ACT fuel pump must be 74 +10 kg or -10 kg (163 +22 lb or -22 lb) per minute. Make sure that the fuel flows correctly to the center tank from the ACT. On the left side of the MLG compartment, at the center-tank access door: You can hear that the ACT fuel transfer-pump (1QH) is on. The position indicator of the ACT fuel transfer-valve-actuator (6QH) shows the open position (in-line).
12.On overhead FUEL panel 40VU: Push to release the ACT pushbutton switch.	On overhead FUEL panel 40VU: The FWD legend in the ACT pushbutton switch goes off. On the lower ECAM DU: The fuel transfer from the ACT to the center tank stops. The green triangle goes out of view. On the left side of the MLG compartment, at the center-tank access door: You hear that the ACT fuel transfer-pump is off. The position indicator of the ACT fuel transfer-valve-actuator (6QH) shows the closed position (cross-line).

Subtask 28-25-00-710-086-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Operational Test of the ACT Fuel Transfer-Valve (165QM)

Cockpit Fuel Control and Indications ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

Refuel/Defuel Control Panels 800VU and 801VU ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

(1) Do this test:

ACTION	RESULT
1.On refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Turn the ACT rotary switch (if installed) to the AFT1 position. Put the AFT1 REFUEL VALVE switch to the SHUT position.
2.On indicator 6QT: Record the fuel quantity in the Center (CTR) tank. Record the fuel quantity in the ACT.
3.Onrefuel/defuel control-panel 800VU: Put all REFUEL VALVE switches to the SHUT position. Put the MODE SELECT switch to the REFUEL position.
4.Start the refuel tanker/pump unit.
5.On the refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Make sure that the ACT rotary switch (if installed) is in the AFT1 position.	On indicator 6QT:
Put the AFT1 REFUEL VALVE switch to the OPEN position.	Let the ACT indication (the quantity of the fuel in the ACT1) increase by 500 kg (1102 lb).
Put the AFT1 REFUEL VALVE switch to the SHUT position.
6.Stop the refuel tanker/pump unit.
	On indicator 6QT: Record the fuel quantity in the CTR tank. Make sure that the CTR indication has not increased.
7.On refuel/defuel control-panel 801VU: Put the AFT1 REFUEL VALVE switch to the NORM and guarded position.
8.Onrefuel/defuel control-panel 800VU: Put the MODE SELECT switch in the OFF and guarded position. Put all REFUEL VALVES switches in the NORM and guarded position.
9.Do a visual inspection for fuel leaks around the bottom of the ACT fuel transfer-valve (165QM) at the rear spar. No fuel leakage is permitted.
10.On overhead FUEL ACT panel (28VU): Push the ACT XFR MODE SEL pushbutton switch.	On overhead FUEL ACT panel (28VU): The MAN legend in the ACT XFR MODE SEL pushbutton switch comes on.
11.On overhead FUEL ACT panel (28VU): Put the ACT XFR rotary switch to AFT1.	On the lower ECAM DU: The arrow symbol comes on green. The AFT1 fuel quantity indication decreases.
	On the left side of the MLG compartment, at the center-tank access-door: You can hear that the ACT fuel transfer-pump (1QH) is on. The position indicator of the ACT fuel transfer-valve-actuator (6QH) shows the open position (in-line).
12.On overhead FUEL ACT panel (28VU): Put the ACT XFR rotary switch to the OFF position. Release the ACT XFR MODE SEL pushbutton switch.	On overhead FUEL ACT panel (28VU): The MAN legend in the ACT XFR MODE SEL pushbutton switch goes off.
	On the lower ECAM DU: The fuel transfer from the ACT1 to the CTR tank stops. The arrow symbol goes out of view.
	On the left side of the MLG compartment, at the center-tank access-door: You hear that the ACT fuel transfer-pump (1QH) is off. The position indicator of the ACT fuel transfer-valve-actuator (6QH) shows the closed position (cross-line).

5. Close-up
Subtask 28-25-00-860-089-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the refuel hose from the refuel coupling.
(3) Install the refuel coupling cap 101QM(41QM) (Ref. AMM TASK 28-25-41-400-005).
(4) Remove the refuel tanker/pump unit.
(5) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-002).
(6) On the ECAM control panel:

Set the UPPER DISPLAY and LOWER DISPLAY potentiometers to OFF.

(7) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

Subtask 28-25-00-410-089-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Close Access
(1) Close the refuel/defuel panel doors 192MB, 522KB and 622KB.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Close the MLG doors (Ref. AMM TASK 32-12-00-410-001).

Subtask 28-25-00-860-089-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the refuel hose from the refuel coupling.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE HANDLE OF THE REFUEL COUPLING CAP POINTS AFT WHEN THE CAP IS CLOSED AND LOCKED.

(3) Install refuel coupling cap 41QM.
(4) Disconnect these bonding/ground cables:

Between the aircraft and the fuel tanker/pump unit
If applicable, between the fuel tanker/pump unit and the ground
If applicable, between the aircraft and the ground.

(5) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-002).
(6) On the ECAM control panel:
(a) Set the UPPER DISPLAY and LOWER DISPLAY potentiometers to the OFF position.
(7) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

Subtask 28-25-00-410-089-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Close Access
(1) Close access door 192MB.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Close the MLG doors (Ref. AMM TASK 32-12-00-410-001).

Subtask 28-25-00-942-086-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

E. Removal of Equipment
(1) If installed, remove the safety barrier(s).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.

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