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Removal of the Brake


TASK 32-42-27-000-001-A
Removal of the Brake


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: LET THE BRAKES AND THE WHEELS BECOME COOL BEFORE YOU GO NEAR THE LANDING GEAR. DO NOT APPLY A LIQUID OR GAS DIRECTLY ON A HOT WHEEL OR BRAKE UNIT. THIS CAN CAUSE A TIRE EXPLOSION AND/OR A WHEEL RIM BURST.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 731
ZONE: 741
FIN: 2641GM
FIN: 2642GM
FIN: 2643GM
FIN: 2644GM
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
CAP - BLANKING
No specific
1
CRANE 100KG (220 LB)
No specific
AR
PLUG - BLANKING
No specific
AR
SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific
AR
SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER
No specific
1
SOCKET - STANDARD, LARGE
No specific
AR
WARNING NOTICE(S)
1324A
1
HANDLING TOOL
98D32403005001
1
ADAPTOR - BRAKE UNIT NUT
98D32403007200
1
PROTECTOR, WHEEL AXLE
F27220000
1
HOISTING DEVICE
J47779
1
PROTECTIVE CONE
M46292
1
ADAPTOR
Q47323-1
1
GUIDE CONE
 B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.03GBB1)
Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened -
(Material No.03GCB1)
Synthetic Oil base Grease-Landing Gear Wheel Bearing Lithium Thickened -
(Material No.03HBD9)
Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp -
 C. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
731
L.H MAIN GEAR
741
R.H MAIN GEAR
 D. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A
Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action
TASK 32-00-00-481-001-A
Installation of the Safety Devices on the Landing Gears
TASK 32-41-11-000-006-A
Removal of the MLG Wheel
TASK 32-47-15-000-001-A
Removal of the Brake Temperature Sensor
TASK 12-22-00-00
LUBRICATION - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
F Brake Unit ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Brake Unit ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Brake Unit ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Brake Unit ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-42-27-941-060-A
A. Safety Precautions
   (1) Put the SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
   (2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position:
  • on the ground service panel to tell persons not to pressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems,
  • on the panel 40VU, to tell persons not to pressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems.
Subtask 32-42-27-860-059-A
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Put the wheel chocks in position for the wheels that are on the ground.
   (2) Make sure that the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems are depressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
   (3) Make sure that the safety devices are installed on the landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
   (4) Remove the applicable wheel (Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-11-000-006).
   (5) On the panel 110VU, set the PARK BRK control switch to OFF.
Subtask 32-42-27-865-050-A
C. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
PANELDESIGNATIONFINLOCATION
** ON A/C ALL
121VUHYDRAULIC/BRK/TEMP/DET/UNIT1GWM37
121VUHYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS2/SPLY4GGM36
121VUHYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS2/CTL3GGM35
121VUHYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS1/CTL1GGM34
121VUHYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS1/IND AND/SPLY2GGM33
121VUHYDRAULIC/PARK BRK/CTL/STBY71GGN37
121VUHYDRAULIC/PARK BRK/CTL/NORM70GGN36
4. Procedure
Subtask 32-42-27-020-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Brake
WARNING: THE BRAKE UNIT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 67kg (147lb). BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE IT TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL OR AXLE.
   (1) Apply a thin layer of Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-Landing Gear Wheel Bearing Lithium Thickened - (Material No.03GCB1) on the outer circumference of the protective tool.
NOTE: For lubricant grease specification and lubrication requirements, refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 12-22-00-00).
   (2) Install the J47779 PROTECTIVE CONE on the wheel axle (6).
   (3) Disconnect the electrical connector (9).
   (4) Put a CAP - BLANKING on the electrical connector (9).
   (5) Disconnect the hydraulic quick-release couplings.
CAUTION: TO REMOVE THE HYDRAULIC QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING FROM THE BRAKE UNIT, TURN THE LOCKING COLLAR BEFORE YOU PULL IT AWAY. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
     (a) Disconnect the hydraulic quick-release couplings (2) and (14) from the brake-unit self-sealing couplings (3) and (13).
Do not remove the hydraulic hoses from their hydraulic quick-release couplings (2) and (14).
   (6) Install the PLUG - BLANKING on the hydraulic quick-release couplings (2) and (14).
   (7) Remove the nuts (8) with the M46292 ADAPTOR or with the 98D32403005001 ADAPTOR - BRAKE UNIT NUT or with a SOCKET - STANDARD, LARGE and remove the washers (7).
   (8) Remove the brake unit (1) with the CRANE 100KG (220 LB) and the F27220000 HOISTING DEVICE or 1324A HANDLING TOOL.
   (9) If necessary, remove the brake temperature sensor (Ref. AMM TASK 32-47-15-000-001) and retain it for installation on the new brake unit.
NOTE: If you send the brake unit (1) to the workshop, it is necessary to send the nuts (8), bolts (12) and washers (7) with it.
Subtask 32-42-27-020-050-G ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Brake
WARNING: THE BRAKE UNIT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 96kg (212lb). BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE IT TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL OR AXLE.
   (1) Apply a thin layer of Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-Landing Gear Wheel Bearing Lithium Thickened - (Material No.03GCB1) on the outer circumference of the protective tool.
NOTE: For lubricant grease specification and lubrication requirements, refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 12-22-00-00).
   (2) Install the Q47323-1 GUIDE CONE or the 98D32403007200 PROTECTOR, WHEEL AXLE on the wheel axle (6).
   (3) Disconnect the electrical connector (9).
   (4) Put a CAP - BLANKING on the electrical connector (9).
   (5) Disconnect the hydraulic quick-release couplings.
CAUTION: TO REMOVE THE HYDRAULIC QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING FROM THE BRAKE UNIT, TURN THE LOCKING COLLAR BEFORE YOU PULL IT AWAY. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
     (a) Disconnect the hydraulic quick-release couplings (2) and (14) from the brake-unit self-sealing couplings (3) and (13).
Do not remove the hydraulic hoses from their hydraulic quick-release couplings (2) and (14).
   (6) Install the PLUG - BLANKING on the hydraulic quick-release couplings (2) and (14).
   (7) Remove the nuts (8) with the M46292 ADAPTOR or with 98D32403005001 ADAPTOR - BRAKE UNIT NUT or with a SOCKET - STANDARD, LARGE and remove the washers (7).
   (8) Remove the brake unit (1) with the CRANE 100KG (220 LB) and the 1324A HANDLING TOOL.
   (9) If necessary, remove the brake temperature sensor (Ref. AMM TASK 32-47-15-000-001) and retain it for installation on the new brake unit.
NOTE: If you send the brake unit (1) to the workshop, it is necessary to send the nuts (8), bolts (12) and washers (7) with it.
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