DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the Passenger/Crew Door Ballast Weight (98D52103501000) for Escape Slide
TASK 52-10-00-080-001-A
Removal of the Passenger/Crew Door Ballast Weight (98D52103501000) for Escape Slide
1. Reason for the Job
This procedure tells how to remove the ballast weight set to 33 kg (72.752 lb) which is equal to the weight of the escape slide, the door linings and the door insulation.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 52-10-00-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 52-10-00-080-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 01:35:22 UTC
Removal of the Passenger/Crew Door Ballast Weight (98D52103501000) for Escape Slide
1. Reason for the Job
This procedure tells how to remove the ballast weight set to 33 kg (72.752 lb) which is equal to the weight of the escape slide, the door linings and the door insulation.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE |
| 98D52103501000 | 1 | BALLAST WEIGHT - PASSENGER CREW DOOR |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 831, 832, 841, 842 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 52-10-00-860-001-A | Special Precautions before Work on the Passenger/Crew Door |
Passenger/Crew Door Ballast Weight (98D52103501000) for Escape SlideSubtask 52-10-00-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE is in position at the zone 831 or 841 or 832 or 842.
(2) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-860-001).
Subtask 52-10-00-865-089-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE is in position at the zone 831 or 841 or 832 or 842.
(2) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-860-001).
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | EIS/SLIDES/ARM AND WARN/FLT | 15WN | P11 |
| 121VU | EIS/SLIDES/ARM AND WARN/GND | 13WN | P10 |
| 121VU | EIS/SDAC1 AND 2/DOOR/DET/PAX | 48WV | P05 |
Subtask 52-10-00-080-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Ballast Weight
(1) Remove the 98D52103501000 BALLAST WEIGHT - PASSENGER CREW DOOR as follows:
(a) Remove the weight assy with the weight N2 as follows:
1 Unscrew the nut (3) and remove it.
2 Remove the pin (6) and the weight N2 (5).
(b) Remove the base plate with the weight fitting from the door as follows:
1 Remove the pins (4).
2 Lift the base plate (2) with the weight fitting (1) and remove it from the door.
(1) Remove the 98D52103501000 BALLAST WEIGHT - PASSENGER CREW DOOR as follows:
(a) Remove the weight assy with the weight N2 as follows:
1 Unscrew the nut (3) and remove it.
2 Remove the pin (6) and the weight N2 (5).
(b) Remove the base plate with the weight fitting from the door as follows:
1 Remove the pins (4).
2 Lift the base plate (2) with the weight fitting (1) and remove it from the door.
NOTE: Two persons are necessary for this step, one on each side of the base plate (2). The base plate (2) with the weight fitting (1) weighs 23 kg (50.705 lb).