General Visual Inspection of Pylon Interface Plate Rod Eye Ends for Damage and Wear

TASK 29-10-00-210-804-A
General Visual Inspection of Pylon Interface Plate Rod Eye Ends for Damage and Wear

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE COMPONENTS STAY HOT FOR SOME TIME AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.

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.

ZONE: 413
ZONE: 423

1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 290000-08
GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF PYLON INTERFACE PLATE ROD EYE ENDS FOR DAMAGE AND WEAR.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	AR	ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
413	UPPER FWD PYLON
423	UPPER FWD PYLON
FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR
FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 29-15-61-000-801-A	Removal of the Tie Rods of the Pylon Fuel-Hydraulic Panel
TASK 29-15-61-400-801-A	Installation of the Tie Rods of the Pylon Fuel-Hydraulic Panel
TASK 71-00-00-860-833-A	Procedure to Prevent Engine Motoring
TASK 71-13-00-010-802-A	Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 71-13-00-410-802-A	Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 78-30-00-040-805-A	Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance
TASK 78-30-00-440-805-A	Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance
TASK 78-36-00-010-802-A	Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors
TASK 78-36-00-410-802-A	Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors
Inspection Area of Pylon Interface Plate Rod Eye Ends

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 29-10-00-941-066-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Safety Precautions
(1) Do the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833).

Subtask 29-10-00-040-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE THRUST REVERSER IS LOCKED. IF NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE REVERSER.

(1) Make the thrust reverser unserviceable for maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-805).

Subtask 29-10-00-010-092-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Open the thrust-reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR.
(3) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at the pylon interface.

4. Procedure
Subtask 29-10-00-210-072-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. General Visual Inspection of Pylon Interface Plate Rod Eye Ends for Damage and Wear
(1) Manually turn the body of the rod (3) to check if the rod is installed in stress free condition:
(a) If it is possible to turn the body of the rod:
1 Do a visual inspection of the rod and make sure that there is no wear, no axial and radial play between the rod eye ends and the rod body.
2 If you find wear or play, remove the rod (Ref. AMM TASK 29-15-61-000-801).
3 If there is no wear or play fill in the AOT reporting.
(b) If it is not possible to turn the body of the rod:
1 Put the rod in stress free condition:
a Cut and discard the lock wires (1).
b Loosen the nuts (2).
c Turn the body of the rod (3) to get the rod in stress free condition.
2 Remove the rod (Ref. AMM TASK 29-15-61-000-801).
(2) Do a visual inspection of the removed rod:
(a) Do a visual inspection of the rod and make sure that there is no wear, no axial and radial play between the rod end eye and the rod body.
(b) If you find wear or play, replace the rod (Ref. AMM TASK 29-15-61-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 29-15-61-400-801).
(3) Do a visual inspection of the structural parts:
(a) Do a visual inspection of the pylon rod fittings.
1 Make sure that there is no wear and no hole damage.
(b) Do a visual inspection of the interface plate rod fittings.
1 Make sure that there is no wear and no hole damage.
(c) Do a visual inspection of the front bracket and the upper bracket.
1 Make sure that there is no visible crack or abnormal deformation.

NOTE: If you find damage it is necessary to contact Airbus.

(4) Install the rod (Ref. AMM TASK 29-15-61-400-801).

5. Close-up
Subtask 29-10-00-410-091-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Close Access
(1) Close the thrust-reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR.
(2) Close the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR.

Subtask 29-10-00-440-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser
(1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).

Subtask 29-10-00-942-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).

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