W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Functional Test of the Release Mechanism of the Emergency Escape Slide


TASK 52-10-00-720-005-A
Functional Test of the Release Mechanism of the Emergency Escape Slide


ZONE: 831
ZONE: 832
ZONE: 841
ZONE: 842
1. Reason for the Job
Refer to the MPD TASK: 521000-06
FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF ESCAPE SLIDE RELEASE MECHANISM

2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
1
ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE
No specific
1
DYNAMOMETER 20 DAN (45 LBF) - PULL
98D52103500000
1
SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING
 B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
831
FORWARD PASSENGER/CREW DOOR
832
AFT PASSENGER/CREW DOOR
841
FORWARD PASSENGER/CREW DOOR
842
AFT PASSENGER/CREW DOOR
831, 832, 841, 842
 C. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 52-10-00-010-001-A
Opening of the Passenger/Crew Door
TASK 52-10-00-410-001-A
Closing of the Passenger/Crew Door
TASK 52-10-00-860-001-A
Special Precautions before Work on the Passenger/Crew Door
TASK 52-10-00-860-002-A
Special Precautions after Work on the Passenger/Crew Door
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 52-10-00-010-063-A
A. Get Access
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.
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.
   (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position at the applicable zone 831 or 841 or 832 or 842.
   (2) Open the applicable passenger/crew door 831 841 or 832 842 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-010-001).
   (3) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the door. (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-860-001)
4. Procedure
Subtask 52-10-00-410-066-A
A. Closing of the Door
   (1) Close the door from the inside.
Subtask 52-10-00-081-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Removal of the Safety Pin
   (1) Remove the 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING from the emergency control handle.
   (2) Put the emergency control handle in the ARMED position.
Subtask 52-10-00-081-051-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Removal of the Safety Pin
   (1) Open the protection cover to get access to the emergency control handle.
   (2) Remove the 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING from the emergency control handle.
   (3) Put the emergency control handle in the ARMED position.
Subtask 52-10-00-720-057-C
C. Functional Test of the Release Mechanism of the Emergency Escape Slide
   (1) Make sure that the girt bar is in the ARMED position and make sure that the mechanism operates correctly.
The visual indicator comes into view. It moves to the position shown by the arrow on the placard installed on the floor.
   (2) Put the emergency control handle in the DISARMED position.
   (3) Make sure that the girt bar is in the DISARMED position.
The visual indicator comes out of view. It moves away from the arrow.
Subtask 52-10-00-220-058-A
D. Check of the Load of the Emergency Control Handle
   (1) With a DYNAMOMETER 20 DAN (45 LBF) - PULL make sure that the load necessary to move from the DISARMED position to the ARMED position is less than or equal to 10 daN (22.4809 lbf).
Subtask 52-10-00-481-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
E. Installation of the Safety Pin
   (1) Put the emergency control handle in the DISARMED position.
   (2) Install the 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING on the emergency control handle.
Subtask 52-10-00-481-051-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
E. Installation of the Safety Pin
   (1) Put the emergency control handle in the DISARMED position.
   (2) Install the 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING on the emergency control handle.
   (3) Close the protection cover to the emergency control handle.
5. Close-up
Subtask 52-10-00-410-068-A
A. Close Access
   (1) Obey the special precautions after the work on the door. (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-860-002)
   (2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (3) Close the passenger/crew door 831 841 or 832 842 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-410-001).
   (4) Remove the access platform(s).
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