W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Installation of the Protective Breathing Equipment (Smoke Hoods) in the Cabin

TASK 35-32-52-400-001-A
Installation of the Protective Breathing Equipment (Smoke Hoods) in the Cabin

WARNING: KEEP ALL HYDROCARBONS (FUELS, LUBRICANTS, ETC.) AWAY FROM ALL SOURCE OF OXYGEN. OXYGEN BECOMES EXPLOSIVE WHEN IT TOUCHES HYDROCARBONS.
WARNING: CLEAN THE TOOLS AND MAKE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE CLEAN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE OXYGEN SYSTEM.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT YOU OBEY THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND NATIONAL HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REGULATIONS WHEN YOU MOVE OR KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE:
  • CHEMICAL OXYGEN GENERATORS
  • PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT
  • FIXED AND PORTABLE OXYGEN CYLINDERS.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR THIS EQUIPMENT.
ZONE: 200
FIN: 6137HM
FIN: 6138HM
FIN: 6139HM
FIN: 6140HM
FIN: 6141HM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 6159HM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 6160HM ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
1. Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
200
UPPER HALF FUSELAGE
 B. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A
Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power
TASK 24-42-00-862-001-A
De-energize the Ground Service Network Supplied from the External Power
TASK 35-00-00-860-001-A
Special Precautions When Working on a Gaseous Oxygen System
TASK 35-32-00-00
CABIN ATTENDANTS PORTABLE DEVICES - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
F Smoke Hood Container (Cabin Attendant Seat)
F Smoke Hood Container (Overhead Stowage Compartment)
F Smoke Hood Container (Installation with Screws)
F Smoke Hood Container (Installation with Screws and red velcro Strap)
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 35-32-52-860-060-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) Obey the special precautions when you do work on a gaseous oxygen system (Ref. AMM TASK 35-00-00-860-001).
   (2) Make sure that the ground service network is energized
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
Subtask 35-32-52-010-057-A
B. Get Access
   (1) For the location of this component, refer to paragraph Component Location
(Ref. AMM D/O 35-32-00-00).
   (2) Make sure that the related door(s) is(are) open, if necessary.
4. Procedure
Subtask 35-32-52-420-054-A
A. Installation of the Smoke Hood Container
NOTE: This procedure shows all possible configurations of smoke hood installation. The installation must be done in relation to the configuration of the aircraft.

   (1)
F Smoke Hood Container (Cabin Attendant Seat)
     (a) On the smoke hood container, make sure that:
  • You can read the pictogram.
  • You can see the indicator and it is not red, pink or damaged.
  • The tamper seal is not broken.
  • The permitted life time is not expired.
     (b) Carefully put the smoke hood container in the headrest of the CAS.
     (c) Make sure that the smoke hood container is correctly attached to the headrest of the CAS.
NOTE: The smoke hood container will not move when it is correctly attached to the headrest of the CAS.
     (d) Close the headrest door of the CAS.
   (2)
F Smoke Hood Container (Overhead Stowage Compartment)
     (a) On the smoke hood container, make sure that:
  • You can read the pictogram.
  • You can see the indicator and it is not red, pink or damaged.
  • The tamper seal is not broken.
  • The permitted life time is not expired.
     (b) Carefully put the smoke hood container in position in the OHSC.
     (c) Safety the smoke hood container with the strap(s).
NOTE: The smoke hood container will not move when it is correctly attached.
   (3)
F Smoke Hood Container (Installation with Screws)
     (a) Make sure that:
  • The foil bag with the smoke hood (1) is removed from the smoke hood container (7).
  • The smoke hood container is not broken or damaged.
  • The vacuum seal of the foil bag is tightly compressed.
  • The permitted life time is not expired.
     (b) Put the smoke hood container (7) in the installation position and install the washers (4) and the screws (5) through the access holes (6).
     (c) Install the hole plugs (8) into the access holes (6) if applicable.
     (d) Install the protective tapes in position on the heads of the screws (5) as identified during the removal procedure if applicable.
     (e) Put the smoke hood (1) into the smoke hood container (7).
     (f) Close the cover, door or lid (2).
     (g) Install the new tamper seals (3) if previously installed.
   (4)
F Smoke Hood Container (Installation with Screws and red velcro Strap)
     (a) Make sure that:
  • The foil bag with the smoke hood (11) is removed from the smoke hood container (17).
  • You can read the pictogram.
  • You can see the indicator and it is not red, pink or damaged.
  • The smoke hood container is not broken or damaged.
  • The vacuum seal of the foil bag is tightly compressed.
  • The permitted life time is not expired.
     (b) Put the smoke hood container (17) in the installation position and install the washers (12) and the screws (13) to the structure (18).
     (c) Install the hole plugs (15) in the access holes (16).
     (d) Carefully put the smoke hood (11) into the smoke hood container (17).
     (e) Make sure that the red velcro strap (20) is in good condition.
     (f) Make sure that you can see the humidity indicator through the window or inspection window.
     (g) Install a new tamper seal (14):
  • Open the lid (19).
  • Put the knotted end of the tamper seal (14) in the hole on the edge of the lid.
  • Put the knotted end of the tamper seal (14) in the hole located in front of the smoke hood container (17).
  • Close the lid (19).
  • Make sure that the lid (19) is completely safetied with the red velcro strap (20).
  • Put the knotted end of the tamper seal (14) through the hole in the tab that reads "ENTER".
NOTE: The knotted end of the cable tie will go only through one side of the tab of the tamper seal (14).
  • Pull the knotted end through the tab of the tamper seal (14) that reads "ENTER"
  • Cut the part of the knotted end of the tamper seal (14) which is more than 0.5 IN. (13 MM).
5. Close-up
Subtask 35-32-52-860-061-A
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (2) If necessary, close the door(s) that you opened to get access.
   (3) De-energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-862-001).
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