DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInspection/Check of the Barrel/Drag strut connection
TASK 32-21-00-200-006-A
Inspection/Check of the Barrel/Drag strut connection
1. Reason for the Job
Inspection/check of the Barrel/Drag strut connection after the aircraft goes off the runway/taxiway and the NLG wheels did not sink into the ground and the NLG did not found an obstacle on its path
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-21-00-941-087-A
Subtask 32-21-00-220-050-A
Subtask 32-21-00-942-061-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 00:41:38 UTC
Inspection/Check of the Barrel/Drag strut connection
1. Reason for the Job
Inspection/check of the Barrel/Drag strut connection after the aircraft goes off the runway/taxiway and the NLG wheels did not sink into the ground and the NLG did not found an obstacle on its path
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | SAFETY BARRIER(S) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 05-51-24-200-001-A | Inspection after Leaving Runway or Taxiway |
| TASK 32-21-16-000-002-A | Removal of the NLG Drag-Strut Assy |
| TASK 32-21-16-000-002-A-02 | Removal of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag-Strut Assy (EV NLG) |
| TASK 32-21-16-400-002-A | Installation of the NLG Drag-Strut Assy |
| TASK 32-21-16-400-002-A-02 | Installation of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag-Strut Assy (EV NLG) |
Barrel/Drag Strut ConnectionSubtask 32-21-00-941-087-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) In the cockpit, on the right center instrument panel 400VU:
Subtask 32-21-00-860-053-A (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.
- Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate them.
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that you read the instructions given in the Inspection after the aircraft goes off the runway/taxiway (Ref. AMM TASK 05-51-24-200-001) before you do this task.
(2) Remove the drag strut assembly of the nose landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-21-16-000-002).
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that you read the instructions given in the Inspection after the aircraft goes off the runway/taxiway (Ref. AMM TASK 05-51-24-200-001) before you do this task.
(2) Remove the drag strut assembly of the nose landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-21-16-000-002).
NOTE: Remove only the connection between the drag strut and the barrel (lower connection).
Subtask 32-21-00-220-050-A
A. Inspection
(1) Measure the dimension "D" between the bushes installed on the barrel lugs, at 4 points 90 degrees apart.
(2) Make an average of these values:
5. Close-up(1) Measure the dimension "D" between the bushes installed on the barrel lugs, at 4 points 90 degrees apart.
(2) Make an average of these values:
- the permitted deviation between the minimum and maximum value compared with the average value must not be more than 0.2 mm (0.0079 in.).
Subtask 32-21-00-942-061-A
A. Close-up
(1) Install the drag strut assembly of the NLG (Ref. AMM TASK 32-21-16-400-002).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(1) Install the drag strut assembly of the NLG (Ref. AMM TASK 32-21-16-400-002).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.