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
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
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 52-10-00-010-063-A
Subtask 52-10-00-410-066-A
Subtask 52-10-00-410-068-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
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Functional Test of the Release Mechanism of the Emergency Escape Slide
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Subtask 52-10-00-010-063-A
A. Get Access
(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. ProcedureWARNING:
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.
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:
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position at the applicable zone 831 or 841 or 832 or 842. - KILL OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONS
- CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
(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)
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 (1) Close the door from the inside.
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 (1) Remove the 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING from the emergency control handle.
(2) Put the emergency control handle in the ARMED position.
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 (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.
C. Functional Test of the Release Mechanism of the Emergency Escape Slide
ARMED/DISARMED Position of the Girt Bar ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
ARMED/DISARMED Position of the Girt Bar ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
ARMED/DISARMED Position of the Girt Bar ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
(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
ARMED/DISARMED Position of the Girt Bar ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
ARMED/DISARMED Position of the Girt Bar ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
ARMED/DISARMED Position of the Girt Bar ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 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.
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 (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).
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 (1) Put the emergency control handle in the DISARMED position.
(2) Install the 98D52103500000 SAFETY PIN - SLIDE ARMING on the emergency control handle.
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(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.
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).
(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).