DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the Door Handle Assembly and the Related Linkage Mechanism
TASK 52-31-21-000-010-A
Removal of the Door Handle Assembly and the Related Linkage Mechanism
Self explanatory
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 52-31-21-010-068-A
Subtask 52-31-21-020-070-A
(1) Remove the gas spring (27) as follows:
(a) Remove the nut (62), the washer (63) and the bolt (64) from the shaft lever (25).
(b) Remove the nuts (68), the washers (66) and the bolts (65) from the door structure and the mounting bracket (67).
(c) Carefully remove the mounting bracket (67) from the door structure and disassemble the shaft lever (25) from the serrated shaft (31).
(d) Remove and discard the cotter pins (22) from the pins (24).
(e) Remove the pins (24) and the washers (23) and (28) to disconnect the gas spring (27) from the shaft lever (25) and the mounting bracket (67).
(2) Remove the serrated shaft (31) from the door structure as follows:
(a) Remove the nut (50), the washer (51) and the bolt (39) and disconnect the spring bolt (19) from the roller lever (33).
(b) Remove the nut (37), the washer (36) and the bolt (35) from the Malteser-cross latch (34).
(c) Carefully move the serrated shaft (31) rearward and collect the Maltese-cross latch (32), the roller lever (33) and the Maltese-cross lock (34).
(3) If necessary, remove the handle spring (20) as follows:
(a) Remove the mounting nut (18) from the spring bolt (19).
(b) Remove the spring bolt (19), the bush (71) and the handle spring (20) from the door beam 4.
(c) Disassemble the handle spring (20) from the spring bolt (19).
(4) If necessary, remove the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (41) from the nut (42).
(b) Remove the nut (42), washers (43) and the bolt (44).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40).
(5) If necessary, remove the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (53) from the nut (54).
(b) Remove the nut (54), washers (55) and the bolt (56).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52).
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 06:46:11 UTC
Removal of the Door Handle Assembly and the Related Linkage Mechanism
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.
1. Reason for the JobSelf 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 |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 825AR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 52-30-00-860-001-A | Open the FWD or Aft Cargo-Compartment Door with the Yellow Electric Pump |
Subtask 52-31-21-010-068-A
A. Get Access
Access Cover and Protection Plugs ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Access Cover and Protection Plugs ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
(1) Open the FWD cargo-compartment door (referred to as cargo door) and safety the the cargo door with the actuator safety locks (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
(2) Remove the access panel 825AR from the cargo door.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position below the opened cargo door.
(4) Remove the screws (3) and (4) and the washer (2) and the access panel from the inner skin of the cargo door.
(5) Remove the protection plug (5) from the edge member FR28.
Subtask 52-31-21-865-074-A Access Cover and Protection Plugs ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Access Cover and Protection Plugs ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (2) Remove the access panel 825AR from the cargo door.
(3) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position below the opened cargo door.
(4) Remove the screws (3) and (4) and the washer (2) and the access panel from the inner skin of the cargo door.
(5) Remove the protection plug (5) from the edge member FR28.
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/HYD POWER/Y | 3803GX | N30 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/HYD POWER/Y | 3803GX | N31 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 122VU | DOORS/CARGO | 1MJ | T12 |
| 123VU | Y HYD/ELEC/PUMP | 3802GX | AB06 |
| 123VU | Y HYD/ELEC/ELEC PUMP/NORM | 3801GX | AB03 |
Subtask 52-31-21-020-070-A
A. Removal of the Door Handle
(1) Make sure that the door handle (14) is in the UNLOCKED position.
(2) Install a NUT - (NAS 509-4) (18) on the spring bolt (19) to keep the handle spring (20) in position.
(3) Remove the control rod (57) from the shaft lever (25) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (61) from the nut (60).
(b) Remove the nut (60), washers (59) and the bolt (58).
(c) Disconnect the fork-end of the control shaft (57) from the shaft lever (25).
(4) Remove the connection rod (45) from the Maltese-cross latch (32) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (46) from the nut (47).
(b) Remove the nut (47), washers (48) and the bolt (49).
(c) Disconnect the fork-end of the connection rod (45) from the Maltese-cross latch (32).
(5) Remove the door handle (14) from the door structure (17) as follows:
(a) Remove the screws (29) and the lock device (30) from the door structure (17).
(b) Carefully move the door handle shaft (26) in the rear direction.
(c) Remove the door handle (14) and the adjustment washers (15) and (16) from the door structure (17) while you remove the door handle shaft (26).
Subtask 52-31-21-020-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the door handle (14) is in the UNLOCKED position.
(2) Install a NUT - (NAS 509-4) (18) on the spring bolt (19) to keep the handle spring (20) in position.
(3) Remove the control rod (57) from the shaft lever (25) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (61) from the nut (60).
(b) Remove the nut (60), washers (59) and the bolt (58).
(c) Disconnect the fork-end of the control shaft (57) from the shaft lever (25).
(4) Remove the connection rod (45) from the Maltese-cross latch (32) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (46) from the nut (47).
(b) Remove the nut (47), washers (48) and the bolt (49).
(c) Disconnect the fork-end of the connection rod (45) from the Maltese-cross latch (32).
(5) Remove the door handle (14) from the door structure (17) as follows:
(a) Remove the screws (29) and the lock device (30) from the door structure (17).
(b) Carefully move the door handle shaft (26) in the rear direction.
(c) Remove the door handle (14) and the adjustment washers (15) and (16) from the door structure (17) while you remove the door handle shaft (26).
NOTE: Record the quantity of the adjustment washers (15) and (16) for easier installation.
B. Removal of the Linkage Mechanism
(a) Remove the nut (62), the washer (63) and the bolt (64) from the shaft lever (25).
(b) Remove the nuts (69), the washers (66) and the bolts (65) from the door strucutre (67) and the mounting bracket (68).
(c) Carefully remove the mounting bracket (67) from the door structure (68) and disassemble the shaft lever (25) from the serrated shaft (31).
(d) Remove and discard the cotter pins (22) from the pins (24).
(e) Remove the pins (24) and the washers (23) and (28) to disconnect the gas spring (27) from the shaft lever (25) and the mounting bracket (68).
(2) Remove the serrated shaft (31) from the door structure (38) as follows:
(a) Remove the nut (50), the washer (51) and the bolt (39) and disconnect the spring bolt (19) from the roller lever (33).
(b) Remove the nut (37), the washer (36) and the bolt (35) from the Malteser-cross latch (34).
(c) Carefully move the serrated shaft (31) rearward and collect the Maltese-cross latch (32), the roller lever (33) and the Maltese-cross lock (34).
(3) If required, remove the handle spring (20) as follows:
(a) Remove the mounting nut (18) from the spring bolt (19).
(b) Remove the spring bolt (19) together with the handle spring (20) from the door beam 4.
(c) Disassemble the handle spring (20) from the spring bolt (19).
(4) If required, remove the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (41) from the nut (42).
(b) Remove the nut (42), washers (43) and the bolt (44).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40).
(5) If required, remove the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (53) from the nut (54).
(b) Remove the nut (54), washers (55) and the bolt (56).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52).
Subtask 52-31-21-020-071-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL THE SPRING. THE TENSION IN THE SPRING CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS.
(1) Remove the gas spring (27) as follows: (a) Remove the nut (62), the washer (63) and the bolt (64) from the shaft lever (25).
(b) Remove the nuts (69), the washers (66) and the bolts (65) from the door strucutre (67) and the mounting bracket (68).
(c) Carefully remove the mounting bracket (67) from the door structure (68) and disassemble the shaft lever (25) from the serrated shaft (31).
(d) Remove and discard the cotter pins (22) from the pins (24).
(e) Remove the pins (24) and the washers (23) and (28) to disconnect the gas spring (27) from the shaft lever (25) and the mounting bracket (68).
(2) Remove the serrated shaft (31) from the door structure (38) as follows:
(a) Remove the nut (50), the washer (51) and the bolt (39) and disconnect the spring bolt (19) from the roller lever (33).
(b) Remove the nut (37), the washer (36) and the bolt (35) from the Malteser-cross latch (34).
(c) Carefully move the serrated shaft (31) rearward and collect the Maltese-cross latch (32), the roller lever (33) and the Maltese-cross lock (34).
(3) If required, remove the handle spring (20) as follows:
(a) Remove the mounting nut (18) from the spring bolt (19).
(b) Remove the spring bolt (19) together with the handle spring (20) from the door beam 4.
(c) Disassemble the handle spring (20) from the spring bolt (19).
(4) If required, remove the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (41) from the nut (42).
(b) Remove the nut (42), washers (43) and the bolt (44).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40).
(5) If required, remove the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (53) from the nut (54).
(b) Remove the nut (54), washers (55) and the bolt (56).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52).
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL THE SPRING. THE TENSION IN THE SPRING CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS.
B. Removal of the Linkage Mechanism (1) Remove the gas spring (27) as follows:
(a) Remove the nut (62), the washer (63) and the bolt (64) from the shaft lever (25).
(b) Remove the nuts (68), the washers (66) and the bolts (65) from the door structure and the mounting bracket (67).
(c) Carefully remove the mounting bracket (67) from the door structure and disassemble the shaft lever (25) from the serrated shaft (31).
(d) Remove and discard the cotter pins (22) from the pins (24).
(e) Remove the pins (24) and the washers (23) and (28) to disconnect the gas spring (27) from the shaft lever (25) and the mounting bracket (67).
(2) Remove the serrated shaft (31) from the door structure as follows:
(a) Remove the nut (50), the washer (51) and the bolt (39) and disconnect the spring bolt (19) from the roller lever (33).
(b) Remove the nut (37), the washer (36) and the bolt (35) from the Malteser-cross latch (34).
(c) Carefully move the serrated shaft (31) rearward and collect the Maltese-cross latch (32), the roller lever (33) and the Maltese-cross lock (34).
(3) If necessary, remove the handle spring (20) as follows:
(a) Remove the mounting nut (18) from the spring bolt (19).
(b) Remove the spring bolt (19), the bush (71) and the handle spring (20) from the door beam 4.
(c) Disassemble the handle spring (20) from the spring bolt (19).
(4) If necessary, remove the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (41) from the nut (42).
(b) Remove the nut (42), washers (43) and the bolt (44).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the connection rod (45) from the link lever (40).
(5) If necessary, remove the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (53) from the nut (54).
(b) Remove the nut (54), washers (55) and the bolt (56).
(c) Disconnect the lower fork-end of the control rod (57) from the locking shaft lever (52).