W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Inspection/Check of the Clearance of the Nose-Gear Hinge Bearings

TASK 32-21-00-200-004-A
Inspection/Check of the Clearance of the Nose-Gear Hinge Bearings

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.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL RANGES OF THE LANDING GEAR ARE CLEAR.
ZONE: 711
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)- ADJUSTABLE
No specific
1
SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific
AR
WARNING NOTICE(S)
D23080000
1
PIN-GROUND LOCK,NLG
 B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
711
NOSE GEAR
 C. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 07-11-00-581-003-A
Lifting of the Aircraft at the Forward Jacking Point, MLG Wheels on the Ground
TASK 07-11-00-586-001-A
Lowering of the Aircraft at Forward Jacking Point, MLG Wheels on the Ground
TASK 32-21-11-000-003-A
Removal of the NLG Leg Assembly
TASK 32-21-11-400-003-A
Installation of the NLG Leg Assembly
TASK 32-22-00-010-001-A
Nose Gear Doors - Ground Doors Opening
TASK 32-22-00-410-001-A
Nose Gear Doors - Ground Doors Closing
F Connection to the Structure
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-21-00-941-057-A
A. Safety Precautions
   (1) In the cockpit, on the right center instrument panel 400VU:
  • Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the landing-gear normal control-lever.
   (2) On the steering handwheels (CAPT and F/O) and on the brake pedals:
  • Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate them.
   (3) Put SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
   (4) Make sure that the D23080000 PIN-GROUND LOCK,NLG or MZ23080000 PIN-LOCKING as an alternative is in position.
Subtask 32-21-00-010-054-A
B. Get Access
   (1) Open the doors of the nose gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-22-00-010-001).
   (2) Lift the aircraft at the forward jacking point (Ref. AMM TASK 07-11-00-581-003).
   (3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position.
4. Procedure
Subtask 32-21-00-210-057-B
A. Clearance Check
   (1) Push the gear leg against one of the bearings.
   (2) On the opposite side, measure clearance J between the adjusting washer and the bush on the main fitting.
     (a) Make sure that clearance J is between 0.1 MM (0.0039 IN.) and 0.2 MM (0.0079 IN.).
NOTE: Clearance J can be up to 1 MM (0.0394 IN.).
       1 If clearance J is more than 0.2 MM (0.0079 IN.) but less than or equal to 1 MM (0.0394 IN.):
       2 If clearance J is more than 1 MM (0.0394 IN.):
5. Close-up
Subtask 32-21-00-942-059-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Lower the aircraft on its wheels (Ref. AMM TASK 07-11-00-586-001).
   (2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (3) Remove the access platform(s).
   (4) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Subtask 32-21-00-410-054-A
B. Close the door of the nose gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-22-00-410-001).
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