Installation of the Passenger/Crew Door Ballast Weight (98D52103501000) for Escape Slide
TASK 52-10-00-480-001-A
Installation of the Passenger/Crew Door Ballast Weight (98D52103501000) for Escape Slide
1. Reason for the Job
This procedure tells how to install 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 52-10-00-860-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 52-10-00-480-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 01:35:24 UTC
Installation of the Passenger/Crew Door Ballast Weight (98D52103501000) for Escape Slide
1. Reason for the Job
This procedure tells how to install 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 |
Subtask 52-10-00-860-055-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 52-10-00-865-085-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:
Subtask 52-10-00-210-083-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | 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 |
C. Inspection and Preparation of Components for Installation
(1) Make sure that the escape slide is removed.
(2) Make sure that the weight fitting (1) is in position on the base plate (2).
(3) If the weight fitting (1) is not in position on the base plate (2), install the weight fitting on the base plate as follows:
(a) Tighten the shoulder screws (5) and the nuts (6) on the base plate (2).
(b) Install the weight fitting (1) on the base plate (2).
(c) Install the nut (7) and tighten it.
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the escape slide is removed.
(2) Make sure that the weight fitting (1) is in position on the base plate (2).
(3) If the weight fitting (1) is not in position on the base plate (2), install the weight fitting on the base plate as follows:
(a) Tighten the shoulder screws (5) and the nuts (6) on the base plate (2).
(b) Install the weight fitting (1) on the base plate (2).
(c) Install the nut (7) and tighten it.
Subtask 52-10-00-480-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Ballast Weight
(1) Install the 98D52103501000 BALLAST WEIGHT - PASSENGER CREW DOOR as follows:
(a) Install the base plate with the weight fitting on the door as follows:
1 Lift the base plate (2) with the weight fitting (1) on to the supports (12).
a For the aft doors: on the upper holes in the upper corners of the base plate.
b For the forward doors: on the lower holes in the upper corners of the base plate.
(b) Install the weight assy with the weight N2 as follows:
1 Install the weight N2 (5) in position on the center of the center slot against the front edge of the weight fitting (1).
2 Install the pin (6) through the weight N2 (5) and the weight fitting (1).
(1) Install the 98D52103501000 BALLAST WEIGHT - PASSENGER CREW DOOR as follows:
(a) Install the base plate with the weight fitting on the door as follows:
1 Lift the base plate (2) with the weight fitting (1) on to the supports (12).
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).
2 Install the pins (4) and tighten them. a For the aft doors: on the upper holes in the upper corners of the base plate.
b For the forward doors: on the lower holes in the upper corners of the base plate.
(b) Install the weight assy with the weight N2 as follows:
1 Install the weight N2 (5) in position on the center of the center slot against the front edge of the weight fitting (1).
2 Install the pin (6) through the weight N2 (5) and the weight fitting (1).
NOTE: Make sure that the stud (7) is fully engaged in the slot of the weight N2 (5).
3 Install the nut (3) and tighten it.
Base Plate and Weight Fitting - Passenger/Crew Doors