Removal of the MLG Uplock - Support Struts

TASK 32-31-44-000-002-A
Removal of the MLG Uplock - Support Struts

1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	1	ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE
No specific	1	CONTAINER 5 L (1.32 USGAL)
No specific	AR	SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)

B. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-01	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-02	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2)
TASK 29-10-00-864-001-A	Depressurize the Green Hydraulic System
TASK 29-14-00-614-001-A	Depressurization of the Hydraulic Reservoirs
TASK 29-23-00-860-001-A	Disconnection of the Isolation Coupling of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
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 32-12-00-010-001-A	Open the Main Gear Doors for Access
MLG Uplock-Support Struts
Rigging of the MLG Uplock Support Struts

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-31-44-860-053-A

A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(2) Depressurize the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001).

Subtask 32-31-44-010-052-A

B. Get Access
(1) Open the applicable MLG door (Ref. AMM TASK 32-12-00-010-001).

Subtask 32-31-44-869-053-A

C. Disconnection of the PTU Isolation Coupling
(1) Depressurize the reservoir of the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-14-00-614-001).
(2) Disconnect the PTU isolation coupling (Ref. AMM TASK 29-23-00-860-001).
(3) Obey the flight configuration precautions (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-860-001).

Subtask 32-31-44-865-053-A

D. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):

PANEL	DESIGNATION	FIN	LOCATION
** ON A/C ALL
49VU	L/G/LGCIU/SYS1/NORM	1GA	C09
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VU	HYDRAULIC/G HYD/PUMP ENG1/CTL	1701GK	H12
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	HYDRAULIC/G HYD/PUMP ENG1/CTL	1701GK	R35
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	HYDRAULIC/G HYD/PUMP ENG1/MONG	1702GK	R34
** ON A/C ALL
121VU	HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS2	2GA	Q35
121VU	HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS1/GRND SPLY	52GA	Q34
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	HYDRAULIC/G HYD/PUMP ENG1/MONG	1702GK	R33

Subtask 32-31-44-941-053-A

E. Safety Precautions
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(2) Put the CONTAINER 5 L (1.32 USGAL) below the uplock assembly 2509GM (2510GM) to collect the hydraulic fluid leakage.
(3) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to pressurize the Green hydraulic system:

On the panel 40VU in the cockpit
On the ground service panel of the Green hydraulic system.

4. Procedure
Subtask 32-31-44-020-052-A

A. Removal of MLG Uplock-Support Struts

MLG Uplock-Support Struts

(1) Remove the support strut "A":
(a) Make a note of the dimension "Y".

Rigging of the MLG Uplock Support Struts

NOTE: This dimension is necessary for the installation of the new component.

(b) Remove and discard the cotter pins (5) and (11).
(c) Remove the nut (4) and the washer (3).
(d) Remove the bolt (1) and the bush (2).
(e) Remove the nut (12) and the washers (9) and (10).
(f) Pull the bolt (6) out and remove the washer assembly (7).
(g) Remove the support strut "A" (8).
(2) Remove the support strut "B":
(a) Make a note of the dimension "Z"

Rigging of the MLG Uplock Support Struts

NOTE: This dimension is necessary for the installation of the new component.

(b) Remove and discard the cotter pins (19) and (21).
(c) Remove the nut (20) and the washer (22).
(d) Remove the bolt (24) and the bush (23).
(e) Remove the nut (18) and the washers (16) and (17).
(f) Pull the bolt (13) out and remove the washer assembly (14).
(g) Remove the support strut "B" (15).

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