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Removal of the Nose-Wheel-Steering Anti-Shimmy Valve


TASK 32-51-43-000-001-A
Removal of the Nose-Wheel-Steering Anti-Shimmy Valve


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 FLIGHT CONTROLS SURFACES ARE CLEAR. MOVEMENT OF FLIGHT CONTROLS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE CONTROLS AGREE WITH THE POSITION OF THE ITEMS THEY OPERATE BEFORE YOU PRESSURIZE A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED ITEMS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
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
CONTAINER 5 L (1.32 USGAL)
No specific
AR
PLUG - BLANKING
No specific
AR
SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific
AR
WARNING NOTICE(S)
 B. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 29-00-00-864-001-A
Put the Related Hydraulic System in the Depressurized Configuration before Maintenance Action
TASK 29-14-00-614-001-A
Depressurization of the Hydraulic Reservoirs
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-51-43-941-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
   (1) In the cockpit, on the center pedestal, make sure that the free-fall extension handle of the landing gear is in the normal position.
   (2) In the cockpit, on the panel 400VU, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the landing gear control lever.
   (3) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to pressurize the Green hydraulic system:
  • on the panel 40VU,
  • on the ground service panel of the Green hydraulic system, access door 197CB.
   (4) In the cockpit, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the nose wheel steering system:
  • on the brake pedals,
  • on the nose wheel steering handwheels (18VU, 19VU).
   (5) Put a CONTAINER 5 L (1.32 USGAL) below the cylinder to collect the hydraulic fluid.
   (6) Put the SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
Subtask 32-51-43-860-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Make sure that the Green hydraulic system is depressurized and put it in the maintenance configuration (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
   (2) Depressurize the reservoir of the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-14-00-614-001).
Subtask 32-51-43-941-052-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
C. Safety Precautions
   (1) In the cockpit, on the center pedestal, make sure that the free-fall extension handle of the landing gear is in the normal position.
   (2) In the cockpit, on the panel 400VU, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the landing gear control lever.
   (3) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to pressurize the Yellow hydraulic system:
  • on the panel 40VU,
  • on the ground service panel of the Yellow hydraulic system, access door 196BB.
   (4) In the cockpit, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the nose wheel steering system:
  • on the brake pedals,
  • on the nose wheel steering handwheels (18VU, 19VU).
   (5) Put a CONTAINER 5 L (1.32 USGAL) below the cylinder to collect the hydraulic fluid.
   (6) Put the SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
Subtask 32-51-43-860-052-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
D. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Make sure that the Yellow hydraulic system is depressurized and put it in the maintenance configuration (Ref. AMM TASK 29-00-00-864-001).
   (2) Depressurize the reservoir of the Yellow hydraulic system (Ref. AMM TASK 29-14-00-614-001).
4. Procedure
Subtask 32-51-43-020-050-A
A. Removal of the Anti-Shimmy Valve
NOTE: The removal procedure is the same for the front and rear valves.
   (1) Disconnect the hydraulic coupling (4) and drain the hydraulic fluid.
   (2) Put PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends.
   (3) Remove the nut (3) and lock washer (2), and discard the lock washer (2).
   (4) Remove the anti-shimmy valve (8).
   (5) Remove the rings (5) and (7) and the seals (6).
   (6) Discard the seals (6).
   (7) Discard the rings (5) and (7).
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