Installation of the MLG Uplock Pin
TASK 32-11-11-400-003-B
Installation of the MLG Uplock Pin
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Expendable Parts
E. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-11-11-941-066-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 32-11-11-420-093-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 32-11-11-942-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 00:39:56 UTC
Installation of the MLG Uplock Pin
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.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
1. Reason for the JobNOTE: Refer to the alternative AMM task 32-11-11-400-003-B01 for the Installation of the MLG Uplock Pin with the Use of Liquid Nitrogen.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | SAFETY BARRIER(S) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft ) ![]() |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06AAC5) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear |
| (Material No.06LDG6) | Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Hydraulic |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14QFB1) | Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 731 | L.H MAIN GEAR |
| 741 | R.H MAIN GEAR |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | PIN | AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 |
| 2 | PIN | AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 |
| 10 | COTTER PINS | AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 |
| 2 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 20-28-00-720-005-A | Check of the Electrical Bonding of the Different Components (but not the Fluid Systems and Components Installed on Composite materials) |
| TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A | Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action |
| TASK 29-23-00-860-001-A | Disconnection of the Isolation Coupling of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) |
| TASK 29-23-00-860-002-A | Connection of the Isolation Coupling of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) |
| TASK 32-00-00-481-001-A | Installation of the Safety Devices on the Landing Gears |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-001-A | Flight Configuration Precautions with Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-001-A-01 | Flight Configuration Precautions without Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-002-A | Ground Configuration after Flight Configuration with Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-00-00-860-002-A-01 | Ground Configuration after Flight Configuration without Electrical Power |
| TASK 32-31-00-820-003-A | Adjustment of the MLG Uplock |
Subtask 32-11-11-941-066-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that the SAFETY BARRIER(S) are in position.
(2) On panel 400VU:
(a) Make sure that the landing-gear control lever is in the DOWN position
(b) Make sure that WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position to tell persons not to operate the landing gear.
(c) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position to tell persons not to operate the main gear doors.
(3) Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in the cockpit to tell persons not to pressurize the Green hydraulic system.
(4) Make sure that the ground safety locks are installed on the landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
Subtask 32-11-11-860-083-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the SAFETY BARRIER(S) are in position.
(2) On panel 400VU:
(a) Make sure that the landing-gear control lever is in the DOWN position
(b) Make sure that WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position to tell persons not to operate the landing gear.
(c) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position to tell persons not to operate the main gear doors.
(3) Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in the cockpit to tell persons not to pressurize the Green hydraulic system.
(4) Make sure that the ground safety locks are installed on the landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) If applicable, make sure that the flight configurations were obeyed (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-001).
(2) Make sure that the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) If applicable, make sure that the isolation coupling on the PTU is disconnected (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-860-001).
(4) Make sure that the access platform is in position below the applicable zone 731(741).
Subtask 32-11-11-865-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) If applicable, make sure that the flight configurations were obeyed (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-001).
(2) Make sure that the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
(3) If applicable, make sure that the isolation coupling on the PTU is disconnected (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-860-001).
(4) Make sure that the access platform is in position below the applicable zone 731(741).
C. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | L/G/LGCIU/SYS1/NORM | 1GA | C09 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS2 | 59GA | R33 |
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS1 | 58GA | R32 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS2 | 2GA | Q35 |
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS1/GRND SPLY | 52GA | Q34 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS2 | 59GA | R32 |
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS1 | 58GA | R31 |
Subtask 32-11-11-420-093-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Preparation for Installation
(1) Use a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) to clean the components and the component interface.
(2) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(3) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Hydraulic (Material No.06LDG6) to:
Subtask 32-11-11-420-094-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Use a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) to clean the components and the component interface.
(2) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(3) Apply Non Hardening Jointing Putty-High Temp. Area - Hydraulic (Material No.06LDG6) to:
- The interface of the uplock pin (6) and the MLG attachment lugs where you install the uplock pin (6)
- The mating surface of the ground stud (4) and the threads of the ground stud bolt (7)
- The shank and threads of the bolts (8) and (9).
B. Installation of the MLG Uplock Pin
(2) Install the bolts (9), the washers (12) and the nuts (11).
(3) Install the bolt (8), the washer (1) and the nut (3).
(4) TORQUE the nuts (3) and (11) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
.
(5) Safety the nut (3) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (2) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PIN (2).
(6) Safety the nuts (11) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (10) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PINS (10).
(7) Install the ground stud bolt (7), the washer (5) and the ground stud (4).
(8) TORQUE the ground stud (4) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
.
(9) Safety the ground stud (4) to the ground stud bolt (7) with14QFB1 Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - .
(10) Do an electrical bonding test between the MLG pintle-pin bearing and the ground stud (4) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-720-005):
(a) Make sure that the bonding resistance value is not more than 10 milliohms.
Subtask 32-11-11-420-094-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 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.
(1) Put the uplock pin (6) in position on the MLG attachment lugs. (2) Install the bolts (9), the washers (12) and the nuts (11).
(3) Install the bolt (8), the washer (1) and the nut (3).
(4) TORQUE the nuts (3) and (11) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
. (5) Safety the nut (3) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (2) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PIN (2).
(6) Safety the nuts (11) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (10) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PINS (10).
(7) Install the ground stud bolt (7), the washer (5) and the ground stud (4).
(8) TORQUE the ground stud (4) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
. (9) Safety the ground stud (4) to the ground stud bolt (7) with
(10) Do an electrical bonding test between the MLG pintle-pin bearing and the ground stud (4) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-720-005):
(a) Make sure that the bonding resistance value is not more than 10 milliohms.
NOTE: If you have to replace the uplock pin (6) because of damage or if the uplock position is not correct, do a check of the uplock adjustment (Ref. AMM TASK 32-31-00-820-003).
B. Installation of the MLG Uplock Pin
(2) Install the bolts (9), the washers (12) and the nuts (11).
(3) Install the bolt (8), the washer (1) and the nut (3).
(4) TORQUE the nuts (3) and (11) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
.
(5) Safety the nut (3) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (2) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PIN (2).
(6) Safety the nuts (11) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (10) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PINS (10).
(7) Install the ground stud bolt (7), the washer (5) and the ground stud (4).
(8) TORQUE the ground stud (4) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
.
(9) Safety the ground stud (4) to the ground stud bolt (7) with14QFB1 Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - .
(10) Install the heat shrink tube on the lockwire.
(11) Do an electrical bonding test between the MLG pintle-pin bearing and the ground stud (4) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-720-005):
(a) Make sure that the bonding resistance value is not more than 10 milliohms.
Subtask 32-11-11-390-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 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.
(1) Put the uplock pin (6) in position on the MLG attachment lugs. (2) Install the bolts (9), the washers (12) and the nuts (11).
(3) Install the bolt (8), the washer (1) and the nut (3).
(4) TORQUE the nuts (3) and (11) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
. (5) Safety the nut (3) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (2) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PIN (2).
(6) Safety the nuts (11) with the new AIPC 32-11-11-82-170 PIN (10) or AIPC 32-11-85-82-170 COTTER PINS (10).
(7) Install the ground stud bolt (7), the washer (5) and the ground stud (4).
(8) TORQUE the ground stud (4) to between 2.9 and 2.1 m.daN (21.39 and 15.49 lbf.ft )
. (9) Safety the ground stud (4) to the ground stud bolt (7) with
(10) Install the heat shrink tube on the lockwire.
(11) Do an electrical bonding test between the MLG pintle-pin bearing and the ground stud (4) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-720-005):
(a) Make sure that the bonding resistance value is not more than 10 milliohms.
NOTE: If you have to replace the uplock pin (6) because of damage or if the uplock position is not correct, do a check of the uplock adjustment (Ref. AMM TASK 32-31-00-820-003).
C. Sealant
(1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to:
Subtask 32-11-11-865-072-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Interfay Landing Gear (Material No.06AAC5) to:
- The area around the interface between the uplock pin (6) and the MLG attachment lugs
- The ends of the ground stud (4), the washer (5) and the head of the ground stud bolt (7)
- The ends of the nut (3), the washer (1) and the head of the bolt (8)
- The ends of the nuts (11), the washers (12) and the head of the bolts (9).
D. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 32-11-11-860-084-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | L/G/LGCIU/SYS1/NORM | 1GA | C09 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS2 | 59GA | R33 |
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS1 | 58GA | R32 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS2 | 2GA | Q35 |
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS1/GRND SPLY | 52GA | Q34 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS2 | 59GA | R32 |
| 121VU | LGCIU/BAT SPLY/SYS1 | 58GA | R31 |
E. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Connect the isolation coupling of the PTU (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-860-002).
5. Close-up(1) Connect the isolation coupling of the PTU (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-860-002).
CAUTION:
YOU MUST CLOSE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS OPENED FOR AIRCRAFT FLIGHT CONFIGURATION WHEN THE MAINTENANCE WORK IS COMPLETED.
DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN OCCUR IF THEY STAY OPEN.
(2) If the flight configuration precautions were obeyed, put the aircraft into the ground configuration (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-002). Subtask 32-11-11-942-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of Equipment
(1) 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.
(1) 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.
MLG Uplock Pin - Location and Detail