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Adjustment of the Door Mechanism


TASK 52-31-11-820-002-A
Adjustment of the Door Mechanism


WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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.
ZONE: 825
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
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
AR
NUT - (NAS 509-4)
No specific
AR
SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER
98D52307525000
1
TOOL-ADJUSTMENT,CARGO DOORS
98D52308308000
1
PIN-RIGGING, CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
 B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.14QFB1)
Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy -
 C. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
825
FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
825AR
 D. Expendable Parts
FIG.ITEM
DESIGNATION
IPC-CSN
6
LOCK PLATE
AIPC 52-31-21-36-400
6
LOCK PLATE
AIPC 52-31-82-46-400
 E. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 52-30-00-860-001-A
Open the FWD or Aft Cargo-Compartment Door with the Yellow Electric Pump
TASK 52-30-00-860-002-A
Close the FWD or Aft Cargo-Compartment Door with the Yellow Electric Pump
TASK 52-31-00-720-001-A
Functional Check of Forward Cargo Compartment Door, Comprising Functional Checks of Locking Mechanism, Interlock Mechanism, Drift Pin Mechanism and Safety Mechanism
TASK 52-31-13-000-001-A
Removal of the Lining and the Insulation
TASK 52-31-13-400-001-A
Installation of the Lining and the Insulation
F Adjustment of the Door Handle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of the Door Handle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of the Handle Flap ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of the Handle Flap ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of Locking Mechansim ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of the Drift Pins ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of the Drift Pins ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Stop of the Interlock Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Interlock Mechanism Stop ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 52-31-11-010-058-A
A. Get Access
   (1) Open the FWD cargo-compartment door (referred to as cargo door) and install the actuator safety locks (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
   (2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position at the cargo door.
Subtask 52-31-11-865-054-A
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
PANELDESIGNATIONFINLOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VUHYDRAULIC/HYD POWER/Y3803GXN30
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VUHYDRAULIC/HYD POWER/Y3803GXN31
** ON A/C ALL
122VUDOORS/CARGO1MJT12
123VUY HYD/ELEC/PUMP3802GXAB06
123VUY HYD/ELEC/ELEC PUMP/NORM3801GXAB03
Subtask 52-31-11-010-059-B
C. Get Access
   (1) Remove the lining and insulation (Ref. AMM TASK 52-31-13-000-001) to get access to the drift pin mechanism.
   (2) Remove the access panel 825AR to get access to the latching and locking mechanism.
4. Procedure
Subtask 52-31-11-820-052-B
A. Adjustment of the Door Handle
F Adjustment of the Door Handle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of the Door Handle ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Move the handle of the open cargo door to the LOCKED position as follows:
     (a) Push the roller lever of the interlock mechanism outboard to release the latching shaft.
     (b) Move the door handle down and push it into the recess of the door structure.
   (2) Measure lateral clearances A between the door handle and the door structure.
   (3) Make sure that lateral clearances A are between 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) and 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) and the same on each side of the door handle.
   (4) If lateral clearances A are out of tolerance, change the position of the door handle as follows:
     (a) Remove the screws (119) and (120), the washers (118) and the access cover (117) from the cargo door.
     (b) Remove the screws (112) and the lock device (113) from the door structure.
     (c) Install the NUT - (NAS 509-4) on the spring bolt to keep the handle spring in position.
     (d) Carefully remove the door handle shaft (114) and change the position and/or the quantity of the adjustment washers (115) and (116).
     (e) Install the door handle shaft (114) and the adjustment washers (115) and (116) on the door structure.
     (f) Make sure that lateral clearances A are correctly adjusted.
     (g) Safety the door handle shaft (114) with the lock device (113) and the screws (112).
     (h) Remove the nut from the spring bolt.
   (5) Adjust offset B of the door handle as follows:
     (a) Measure offset B between the door handle and the door structure.
     (b) Make sure that offset B is between -1 mm (-0.04 in.) and 0.2 mm (0.01 in.).
     (c) If offset B is out of tolerance, move the door handle up to the UNLOCKED position.
     (d) Loosen the nut (111) and turn the stop bolt (110) as necessary.
     (e) If offset B is in the tolerance, tighten the nut (111).
   (6) Put the access panel (117) in position on the cargo door and install the washers (118) and the screws (119) and (120).
   (7) Move the door handle to the fully UNLOCKED position.
Subtask 52-31-11-820-053-B
B. Adjustment of the Skin Offset at the Door Handle
F Adjustment of the Handle Flap ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Adjustment of the Handle Flap ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Measure skin offset C between the door handle (128) and the access panel (127).
   (2) Make sure that skin offset C is between 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.) and 0.7 mm (0.0276 in.).
   (3) Make sure that the door handle (128) goes more into the cargo door structure than the access panel (127).
   (4) If skin offset C is not in the limits, adjust the position of the catch hook (125) as follows:
     (a) Remove the screws (124), the catch hook (125) and the shim (126) from the structure fitting (121).
     (b) Prepare the shim (126), as necessary, until skin offset C is correct.
     (c) Install the catch hook (125) and the shim (126) together with the screws (124) on the structure fitting (121).
     (d) Tighten the screws (124).
     (e) Make sure that skin offset C is correctly adjusted.
Subtask 52-31-11-820-054-B
C. Adjustment of the Latching Mechanism
WARNING: USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
   (1) Move the latching units of the open cargo door to the locked condition as follows:
     (a) Press the roller lever of the interlock mechanism outboard to release the blockage of the latching shaft.
     (b) Move the door handle down to the locked position and push it into the recess of the door structure.
   (2) Make sure that the door handle is in line with the door structure during this adjustment procedure.
   (3) Install the rigging pin (144) into the door frame and the shaft lever bolt (135). This makes sure that the upper dead center is correctly adjusted.
NOTE: The rigging pin 98D52307525200 (144) is part of the 98D52307525000 TOOL-ADJUSTMENT,CARGO DOORS.
   (4) If you cannot install the rigging pin (144) into the shaft lever bolt (135) , adjust the length of the connection rod (131) as follows:
     (a) If necessary, cut and remove the lockwire from the safety devices (133).
     (b) Loosen the upper and lower jam nuts (132).
     (c) Turn the turnbuckle (134) until you can install the rigging pin (144) into the shaft lever bolt (135).
     (d) Tighten the jam nuts (132) and safety them with lockwire, 14QFB1Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - on the safety devices (133).
   (5) Adjust the length of the link rod (139) as follows to make sure that the lower dead center is correct:
     (a) If necessary, cut and remove the lockwire from the safety devices (137).
     (b) Loosen the upper and lower jam nuts (136).
     (c) Turn the turnbuckle (138) until the back of the bellcrank (140) touches the stop bolt (143).
     (d) Make sure that you can install the rigging pin (142) into the door frame and the bellcrank bolt (141).
NOTE: The rigging pin 98D52307525100 (142) is part of the 98D52307525000 TOOL-ADJUSTMENT,CARGO DOORS.
     (e) If not, turn the turnbuckle (138) until you can install the rigging pin (142) easily.
     (f) Tighten the jam nuts (136) and safety them with lockwire, 14QFB1Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - on the safety devices (133).
     (g) Remove the rigging pins (142) and (144).
Subtask 52-31-11-820-063-A
D. Adjustment of the Locking Mechanism
WARNING: USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
   (1) Move the door handle away from the door structure to the 65 degree position.
  • Make sure that the cargo door remains latched.
   (2) Measure the clearance "C" between the lock cam (156) and the latching hook (155).
NOTE: The dimension of clearance "C" must be more than 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.).
   (3) If the dimension is out of tolerance, adjust the control rod (151) as follows:
     (a) If necessary, cut and remove the lockwire from the safety devices (153).
     (b) Loosen the upper and lower jam nuts (152).
     (c) Turn the turnbuckle (154) until the dimension is correct.
     (d) Tighten the jam nuts (152) and safety them with 14QFB1Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - on the safety devices (153).
Subtask 52-31-11-820-055-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
E. Adjustment of the Drift Pin Mechanism
F Adjustment of the Drift Pins ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
WARNING: USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
   (1) Extend the drift pins on the open cargo door as follows:
     (a) Press the roller lever of the interlock mechanism outboard to release the blockage of the latching shaft.
     (b) Move the door handle down to the locked position and push it into the recess of the door structure.
   (2) Install the 98D52308308000 PIN-RIGGING, CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR (165) into the bearing assy (164) and the shaft lever (162).
   (3) If you cannot install the 98D52308308000 PIN-RIGGING, CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR (165) into the shaft lever (162), adjust the length of the control rod (166) as follows:
     (a) If necessary, cut and remove the lockwire from the safety devices (169).
     (b) Loosen the upper and lower jam nuts (168).
     (c) Turn the turnbuckle (167) until you can install the rigging pin (165) into shaft lever (162).
     (d) Tighten the jam nuts (168) and safety them with the lockwire, 14QFB1Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - on the safety devices (169).
   (4) Measure the distance "U" between the end of the extended drift pins (160) and the edge members of the cargo door.
NOTE: The distance "U" must be between 34.7 mm (1.3661 in.) and 37.7 mm (1.4843 in.).
   (5) Move the door handle away from the door structure up to the 65 degree position.
   (6) Make sure that the ends of the retracted drift pins are behind the skin edges of the cargo door.
Subtask 52-31-11-820-055-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
E. Adjustment of the Drift Pin Mechanism
F Adjustment of the Drift Pins ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
WARNING: USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL LOCKWIRE. EACH TIME YOU CUT LOCKWIRE, REMOVE AND DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. LOOSE LOCKWIRE CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND, AND/OR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
   (1) Extend the drift pins on the open cargo door as follows:
     (a) Push the roller lever of the interlock mechanism outboard to release the blockage of the latching shaft.
     (b) Move the door handle down to the locked position and push it into the recess of the door structure.
   (2) Install the 98D52308308000 PIN-RIGGING, CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR (165) into the bearing assy (164) and the shaft lever (162).
   (3) If you cannot install the 98D52308308000 PIN-RIGGING, CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR (165) into the shaft lever (162), adjust the length of the control rod (166) as follows:
     (a) If necessary, cut and remove the lockwire from the safety devices (169).
     (b) Loosen the upper and lower jam nuts (168).
     (c) Turn the turnbuckle (167) until you can install the rigging pin (165) into shaft lever (162).
     (d) Tighten the jam nuts (168) and safety them with the lockwire, 14QFB1Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - on the safety devices (169).
   (4) Measure the distance "U" between the end of the extended drift pins (160) and the edge members of the cargo door.
NOTE: The distance "U" must be between 32.5 mm (1.28 in.) and 35.5 mm (1.40 in.).
   (5) Move the door handle away from the door structure to the 65 degree position.
   (6) Make sure that the ends of the retracted drift pins are behind the skin edges of the cargo door.
Subtask 52-31-11-820-060-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F. Adjustment of the Interlock Mechanism
F Stop of the Interlock Mechanism ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Make sure that the door handle of the opened cargo door is in the fully UNLOCKED position.
   (2) Measure the clearance "Z" between the stop assy (173) and the interlock cam (171) of the latching shaft. The clearance "Z" must be between 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) and 1.4 mm (0.055 in.).
   (3) Adjust the clearance "Z" as follows:
     (a) If necessary, bend the tab washer (176) from the lock nut (175).
     (b) Loosen the lock nut (175) and remove the stop bolt (174) from the interlock lever (172).
     (c) Replace the tab washer (176) and install it with the stop bolt (174) and the lock nut (175) on the interlock lever (172).
     (d) Turn the stop bolt (174) in or out until the clearance "Z" is correct.
     (e) Tighten the lock nut (175) correctly and safety it with the new tab washer (176).
Subtask 52-31-11-820-060-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F. Adjustment of the Interlock Mechanism
F Interlock Mechanism Stop ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Make sure that the door handle of the opened cargo door is in the fully UNLOCKED position.
   (2) Measure the clearance "Z" between the stop assembly (3) of the interlock lever (2) and the interlock cam (1) of the latching shaft. Make sure that the clearance "Z" is 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) and 1.4 mm (0.055 in.).
   (3) Adjust the clearance "Z" as follows:
     (a) If necessary, bend the lock plate (6) to release the lock nut (5).
     (b) Remove the adjusting screw (4) together with the lock nut (5) and the lock lock plate (6) from the interlock lever (2).
     (c) Remove the lock plate (6) from the adjusting screw (4).
     (d) Install the adjusting screw (4) together with the lock nut (5) and the new AIPC 52-31-21-36-400 LOCK PLATE (6) or the new AIPC 52-31-82-46-400 LOCK PLATE (6) in the interlock lever (2).
     (e) Turn the adjusting screw (4) in or out until the clearance "Z" is correct.
     (f) Tighten the lock nut (5) correctly and safety it with the lock plate (6).
Subtask 52-31-11-720-051-A 5. Close-up
Subtask 52-31-11-410-057-A
A. Close Access
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (2) Install the access panel 825AR on the cargo door.
   (3) Install the lining and insulation on the cargo door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-31-13-400-001).
Subtask 52-31-11-865-055-A
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
PANELDESIGNATIONFINLOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VUHYDRAULIC/HYD POWER/Y3803GXN30
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VUHYDRAULIC/HYD POWER/Y3803GXN31
** ON A/C ALL
122VUDOORS/CARGO1MJT12
123VUY HYD/ELEC/PUMP3802GXAB06
123VUY HYD/ELEC/ELEC PUMP/NORM3801GXAB03
Subtask 52-31-11-410-058-A
C. Close Access
   (1) Remove the actuator safety locks.
   (2) Close the cargo door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-002).
   (3) Remove the access platform(s).
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