W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Opening of the Passenger/Crew Door

TASK 52-10-00-010-001-A
Opening of the Passenger/Crew Door

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 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE
98D52103500000
2
SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING
 B. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 52-00-00-481-001-A
Installation of the Safety Barrier
TASK 52-10-00-860-001-A
Special Precautions before Work on the Passenger/Crew Door
F Outer Control Handle of the Forward Passenger/Crew Door
F Inner Control of the Forward Passenger/Crew Door
F Outer Control Handle of the Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
F Inner Control of the Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 52-10-00-941-050-A
A. Get Access
   (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position in front of applicable passenger/crew door 831(841) or 832(842).
   (2) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-860-001).
4. Procedure
Subtask 52-10-00-010-050-A
A. Opening of the Forward Passenger/Crew Door
WARNING: STOP THE OPENING PROCEDURE IF THE RED WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. IF THE RED WARNING LIGHT FLASHES, REMAINING PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN SUDDENLY AND CAN:
  • KILL OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONS
  • CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN OR GO NEAR PRESSURE-SEALED DOORS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS PRESSURIZED. A PRESSURE-SEALED DOOR THAT OPENS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS PRESSURIZED:
  • WILL CAUSE EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION.
  • CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE PASSENGER/CREW DOOR IF THE WIND SPEED IS MORE THAN 65 KNOTS.
WARNING: BEFORE YOU START WORK ON THE DOOR, MAKE SURE THAT:
  • THE EMERGENCY CONTROL HANDLE IS IN THE DISARMED POSITION WITH THE SAFETY PIN INSTALLED.
  • THE PERCUSSION LEVER OF THE DOOR-DAMPER AND EMERGENCY-OPERATION CYLINDER IS IN THE DISARMED POSITION WITH THE SAFETY PIN INSTALLED.
IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THE DOOR CAN OPEN WITH FORCE OR THE ESCAPE SLIDE CAN DEPLOY SUDDENLY. THIS CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE INNER / OUTER CONTROL HANDLE TO PUSH/PULL THE DOOR. USE THE HANDLE ONLY TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOOR. IF YOU USE THE HANDLE TO PUSH/PULL THE DOOR, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE:
  • TO THE INTERLOCK MECHANISM HOOK OR HOOK.
  • TO THE HANDLE, AND TO THE HANDLE CUT-OUT ON THE DOOR SKIN.
   (1) Opening of the forward passenger/crew door from the outer side:
F Outer Control Handle of the Forward Passenger/Crew Door
NOTE: The CABIN PRESSURE warning-light panel is installed on the door window.
     (a) Push the flap (3) until you can hold the outer control handle (1).
NOTE: When the door is open, the control system of the emergency escape slide release-mechanism is disarmed automatically.
     (b) Fully lift the outer control handle (1) until you get the level of the green line (the door moves up).
     (c) Pull the passenger/crew door out and move it forward.
     (d) Make sure that the door stay mechanism locks the door in the open position.
   (2) Opening of the forward passenger/crew door from the inner side:
F Inner Control of the Forward Passenger/Crew Door
NOTE: The CABIN PRESSURE warning-light panel is installed on the door window.
     (a) Before you open the door, make sure that:
  • The emergency control handle (10) is in the DISARMED position.
  • The 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING is installed on the emergency control handle.
     (b) Fully lift the inner control handle (12) to the door up position (the door moves up).
     (c) Make sure that the door is in the fully up position and the indicator plate (13) shows UNLOCKED.
     (d) Use the assist handle (14) on the door to push the door out and forward.
     (e) Make sure that the pushbutton switch (11) of the door stay mechanism locks the door in the open position.
   (3) Installation of the safety barrier(s):
     (a) If there is no access platform in front of the open door (and/or you do maintenance activity near the door), put the safety barrier in position in the door frame (Ref. AMM TASK 52-00-00-481-001).
Subtask 52-10-00-010-110-A
B. Opening of the Aft Passenger/Crew Door
WARNING: STOP THE OPENING PROCEDURE IF THE RED WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. IF THE RED WARNING LIGHT FLASHES, REMAINING PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN SUDDENLY AND CAN:
  • KILL OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONS
  • CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN OR GO NEAR PRESSURE-SEALED DOORS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS PRESSURIZED. A PRESSURE-SEALED DOOR THAT OPENS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS PRESSURIZED:
  • WILL CAUSE EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION.
  • CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE PASSENGER/CREW DOOR IF THE WIND SPEED IS MORE THAN 65 KNOTS.
WARNING: BEFORE YOU START WORK ON THE DOOR, MAKE SURE THAT:
  • THE EMERGENCY CONTROL HANDLE IS IN THE DISARMED POSITION WITH THE SAFETY PIN INSTALLED.
  • THE PERCUSSION LEVER OF THE DOOR-DAMPER AND EMERGENCY-OPERATION CYLINDER IS IN THE DISARMED POSITION WITH THE SAFETY PIN INSTALLED.
IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THE DOOR CAN OPEN WITH FORCE OR THE ESCAPE SLIDE CAN DEPLOY SUDDENLY. THIS CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE INNER / OUTER CONTROL HANDLE TO PUSH/PULL THE DOOR. USE THE HANDLE ONLY TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOOR. IF YOU USE THE HANDLE TO PUSH/PULL THE DOOR, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE:
  • TO THE INTERLOCK MECHANISM HOOK OR HOOK.
  • TO THE HANDLE, AND TO THE HANDLE CUT-OUT ON THE DOOR SKIN.
   (1) Opening of the aft passenger/crew door from the outer side:
F Outer Control Handle of the Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
NOTE: The CABIN PRESSURE warning-light panel is installed on the door window.
     (a) Push the flap (3) until you can hold the outer control handle (1).
NOTE: When the door is open, the control system of the emergency escape slide release-mechanism is disarmed automatically.
     (b) Fully lift the outer control handle (1) until you get the level of the green line (the door moves up).
     (c) Pull the passenger/crew door out and move it forward.
     (d) Make sure that the door stay mechanism locks the door in the open position.
   (2) Opening of the aft passenger/crew door from the inner side:
F Inner Control of the Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
NOTE: The CABIN PRESSURE warning-light panel is installed on the door window.
     (a) Before you open the door, make sure that:
  • The emergency control handle (10) is in the DISARMED position.
  • The 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING is installed on the emergency control handle.
     (b) Fully lift the inner control handle (12) to the door up position (the door moves up).
     (c) Make sure that the door is in the fully up position and the indicator plate (13) shows UNLOCKED.
     (d) Use the assist handle (14) on the door to push the door out and forward.
     (e) Make sure that the pushbutton switch (11) of the door stay mechanism locks the door in the open position.
   (3) Installation of the safety barrier(s):
     (a) If there is no access platform in front of the open door (and/or you do maintenance activity near the door), put the safety barrier in position in the door frame (Ref. AMM TASK 52-00-00-481-001).
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