DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Cargo-Compartment Door Support-Struts
TASK 52-30-00-480-002-A
Installation of the Cargo-Compartment Door Support-Struts
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 52-30-00-010-070-A
Subtask 52-30-00-480-053-A
Subtask 52-30-00-410-065-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 06:27:47 UTC
Installation of the Cargo-Compartment Door Support-Struts
CAUTION:
IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU OPEN THE CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR, RECORD ON THE WORK CARD ON THE DOOR, THE DATE AND TIME WHEN YOU OPENED IT. IF THE CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR STAYS OPEN FOR 12 HOURS OR MORE, YOU MUST BLEED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RELATED TO IT. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THESE PRECAUTIONS, THE DOOR CAN CLOSE SUDDENLY WHEN YOU SET THE DOOR TO "CLOSE". THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DOOR AND TO THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE.
CAUTION:
WHEN YOU OPEN AND CLOSE THE CARGO DOORS, MAKE SURE THAT THE ACCESS PLATFORM IS AT THE CORRECT HEIGHT. IF IT IS TOO HIGH, IT WILL PREVENT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE DOORS.
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPEN THE CARGO COMPARTMENT DOORS IF THE WIND SPEED IS MORE THAN 22 KNOTS. THIS WILL PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE DOOR OR TO THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE.
1. Reason for the JobNOTE: This procedure gives the instructions necessary to install the cargo-compartment door support-struts (referred to in this procedure as "support struts") on the forward or aft cargo-compartment door, between the door frame and the door.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| 98D52308003000 | 2 | STRUT-SUPPORT,CC-DOOR |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 825 | FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR |
| 826 | AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 52-30-00-860-001-A | Open the FWD or Aft Cargo-Compartment Door with the Yellow Electric Pump |
Support StrutsSubtask 52-30-00-010-070-A
A. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position below the forward or aft cargo-compartment door.
(2) Open the forward or aft cargo-compartment door in the vertical position (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
4. Procedure(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position below the forward or aft cargo-compartment door.
(2) Open the forward or aft cargo-compartment door in the vertical position (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
Subtask 52-30-00-480-053-A
A. Installation of the Cargo-Compartment Door Support-Struts
(a) Align the end of the support strut (5) that has the DOOR FRAME marking with the hole (8) of the fuselage frame (7).
(b) Install the pin (6).
(c) Make sure that the pin (6) is locked.
(d) If necessary, turn the spindle (4) to adjust the length of the support strut (5).
(e) Align the end of the support strut (5) that has the DOOR marking with the hole (2) of the cargo compartment door (1).
(f) Install the pin (3).
(g) Make sure that the pin (3) is locked.
5. Close-upNOTE: The procedure to install the two support struts on each cargo compartment door is the same.
(1) Install the 98D52308003000 STRUT-SUPPORT,CC-DOOR (5) between the fuselage frame (7) and the cargo compartment door (1) as follows:(a) Align the end of the support strut (5) that has the DOOR FRAME marking with the hole (8) of the fuselage frame (7).
(b) Install the pin (6).
(c) Make sure that the pin (6) is locked.
(d) If necessary, turn the spindle (4) to adjust the length of the support strut (5).
(e) Align the end of the support strut (5) that has the DOOR marking with the hole (2) of the cargo compartment door (1).
(f) Install the pin (3).
(g) Make sure that the pin (3) is locked.
Subtask 52-30-00-410-065-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).