Detailed Inspection of Nose Landing Gear, Barrel, Sliding Tube and Turning Tube External Surfaces, Except where Covered by Dressings and Bush Flanges

TASK 32-21-00-200-018-A
Detailed Inspection of Nose Landing Gear, Barrel, Sliding Tube and Turning Tube External Surfaces, Except where Covered by Dressings and Bush Flanges

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: 710

1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 322141-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF NOSE LANDING GEAR, BARREL, SLIDING TUBE AND TURNING TUBE EXTERNAL SURFACES, EXCEPT WHERE COVERED BY DRESSINGS AND BUSH FLANGES.
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	CHOCK - WHEEL(S)
No specific	AR	SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)
D23080000	1	PIN-GROUND LOCK,NLG
MZ23080000	1	PIN-LOCKING

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
710	NOSE GEAR AND DOORS

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 32-22-00-010-001-A	Nose Gear Doors - Ground Doors Opening
TASK 32-22-00-410-001-A	Nose Gear Doors - Ground Doors Closing
Detailed Inspection of NLG, Barrel, Sliding Tube and Turning Tube

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-21-00-941-082-A

A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that the D23080000 PIN-GROUND LOCK,NLG or MZ23080000 PIN-LOCKING, as an alternative, is in position.
(2) 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.

(3) 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.

(4) Put SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.

Subtask 32-21-00-860-089-A

B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) In the cockpit, on the right-center instrument panel 400VU:

Make sure that the landing-gear normal control-lever is in the DOWN position.

(2) On the rudder/trim parking-brake panel 110VU:

Make sure that the free-fall control handle is in the usual position.

(3) Make sure that CHOCK - WHEEL(S) are in position on the main landing gear.
(4) Lift the aircraft at the forward jacking point (Ref. AMM TASK 07-11-00-581-003).

Subtask 32-21-00-010-072-A

C. Get Access
(1) Open the main doors of the NLG (Ref. AMM TASK 32-22-00-010-001).
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position.

4. Procedure
Subtask 32-21-00-220-066-A

A. Detailed Inspection of NLG, Barrel, Sliding Tube and Turning Tube External Surfaces
(1) Do a detailed visual inspection of the barrel and look for signs of:

Damage to the protective finish
Cracks
Dents and scratches.

(2) Do a detailed visual inspection of the turning tube external surfaces and look for signs of:

Damage to the protective finish
Cracks
Dents and scratches.

(3) Do a detailed visual inspection of the sliding tube and look for signs of:

Damage to the protective finish
Cracks
Dents and scratches.

NOTE: If necessary, refer to the applicable CMM procedure for the correct repair.

5. Close-up
Subtask 32-21-00-410-073-A

A. Close Access
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Lower the aircraft on its wheels (Ref. AMM TASK 07-11-00-586-001).
(3) Close the main door of the NLG (Ref. AMM TASK 32-22-00-410-001).

Subtask 32-21-00-860-090-A

B. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the safety barriers.
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.

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