DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the Switch Mechanism
TASK 52-32-21-000-009-A
Removal of the Switch Mechanism
1. Reason for the Job
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 52-32-21-010-060-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 52-32-21-020-064-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 06:28:01 UTC
Removal of the Switch Mechanism
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 1M (3 FT)-ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 826AR | |
| 826BR, 826CR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 52-31-14-000-801-A | Removal of the FWD Cargo-Compartment Door Access-Panel |
| TASK 52-32-33-000-001-A | Removal of the Door Fairings and Access Panels |
Switch MechanismSubtask 52-32-21-010-060-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M (3 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position below the closed AFT cargo compartment door (referred to as cargo door).
(2) Remove access panel 826AR to get access to the switch mechanism (Ref. AMM TASK 52-31-14-000-801).
(3) Pull the door handle away from the recess of the door structure until the vent door opens.
Subtask 52-32-21-010-060-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M (3 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position below the closed AFT cargo compartment door (referred to as cargo door).
(2) Remove access panel 826AR to get access to the switch mechanism (Ref. AMM TASK 52-31-14-000-801).
(3) Pull the door handle away from the recess of the door structure until the vent door opens.
- Make sure that you do not unlock the cargo door at this time.
A. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position below the closed AFT cargo compartment door (referred to as cargo door).
(2) Pull the door handle away from the recess of the door structure until the vent door opens.
4. Procedure(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position below the closed AFT cargo compartment door (referred to as cargo door).
(2) Pull the door handle away from the recess of the door structure until the vent door opens.
- Make sure that you do not unlock the cargo door at this time.
Subtask 52-32-21-020-064-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Switch Mechanism
(1) Remove the link assembly (88) as follows:
(a) Disconnect the fork end (95) from the target lever (90) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (91) from the nut (92).
2 Remove the nut (92), the washer (93) and the bolt (89) from the fork end (95).
3 Remove the fork end (95) from the target lever (90).
4 If necessary, remove the sleeve (94) from the fork end (95).
(b) Disconnect the fork end (99) from the drive shaft lever (102) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (96) from the nut (97).
2 Remove the nut (97), the washer (98) and the bolt (101) from the drive shaft lever (102).
3 Remove the fork end (99) from the drive shaft lever (102).
4 If necessary, remove the bush (100) from the fork end (99).
(c) Measure and record the length between the fork ends (95) and (99) of the removed link assembly (19).
(2) Remove the target lever (90) as follows:
(a) Remove the fork end (95) from the target lever (90). Do the procedure (1)(a) again.
(b) Remove and discard the cotter pin (367) from the nut (368).
(c) Remove the nut (368) and the washer (369) from the support fitting (361) that has a thread.
(d) Pull the target lever (90) together with the target (365) from the support fitting (361).
Subtask 52-32-21-020-064-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the link assembly (88) as follows:
(a) Disconnect the fork end (95) from the target lever (90) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (91) from the nut (92).
2 Remove the nut (92), the washer (93) and the bolt (89) from the fork end (95).
3 Remove the fork end (95) from the target lever (90).
4 If necessary, remove the sleeve (94) from the fork end (95).
(b) Disconnect the fork end (99) from the drive shaft lever (102) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (96) from the nut (97).
2 Remove the nut (97), the washer (98) and the bolt (101) from the drive shaft lever (102).
3 Remove the fork end (99) from the drive shaft lever (102).
4 If necessary, remove the bush (100) from the fork end (99).
(c) Measure and record the length between the fork ends (95) and (99) of the removed link assembly (19).
(2) Remove the target lever (90) as follows:
(a) Remove the fork end (95) from the target lever (90). Do the procedure (1)(a) again.
(b) Remove and discard the cotter pin (367) from the nut (368).
(c) Remove the nut (368) and the washer (369) from the support fitting (361) that has a thread.
(d) Pull the target lever (90) together with the target (365) from the support fitting (361).
NOTE: The target (365) is part of proximity switch 32WV.
(e) If necessary, remove the nuts (362), the washers (363), the bolt (366) and the target (365) from the target lever (90). A. Removal of the Switch Mechanism
(1) Remove the link assy (26) as follows:
(a) Disconnect the fork end (15) from the target lever (3) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (14) from the nut (13).
2 Remove the nut (13), the washer (12) and the bolt (10) from the fork end (15).
3 Remove the fork end (15) from the target lever (3).
4 If necessary, remove the sleeve (11) from the fork end (15).
(b) Disconnect the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (19) from the nut (20).
2 Remove the nut (20), the washer (21) and the bolt (23) from the drive shaft lever (24).
3 Remove the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24).
4 If necesarry, remove the bush (22) from the fork end (25).
(c) Measure and record the distance between the fork ends (15) and (25) of the removed link assy (18).
(2) Remove the target lever (3) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (6) from the nut (7).
(b) Remove the nut (7) and the washer (8) from the support fitting (9).
(c) Remove the target lever (3) with the target (4) from the support fitting (9).
Subtask 52-32-21-020-064-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the link assy (26) as follows:
(a) Disconnect the fork end (15) from the target lever (3) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (14) from the nut (13).
2 Remove the nut (13), the washer (12) and the bolt (10) from the fork end (15).
3 Remove the fork end (15) from the target lever (3).
4 If necessary, remove the sleeve (11) from the fork end (15).
(b) Disconnect the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (19) from the nut (20).
2 Remove the nut (20), the washer (21) and the bolt (23) from the drive shaft lever (24).
3 Remove the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24).
4 If necesarry, remove the bush (22) from the fork end (25).
(c) Measure and record the distance between the fork ends (15) and (25) of the removed link assy (18).
(2) Remove the target lever (3) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (6) from the nut (7).
(b) Remove the nut (7) and the washer (8) from the support fitting (9).
(c) Remove the target lever (3) with the target (4) from the support fitting (9).
NOTE: The target (4) is part of proximity switch 32WV.
(d) If necesarry, remove the nuts (101), the washers (2), the bolt (5) and the target (4) from the target lever (3). A. Removal of the Switch Mechanism
(1) Remove the link assy (26) as follows:
(a) Disconnect the fork end (15) from the target lever (3) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (14) from the nut (13).
2 Remove the nut (13), the washer (12) and the bolt (10) from the fork end (15).
3 Disconnect the fork end (15) from the target lever (3).
4 If necessary, remove the sleeve (11) from the fork end (15).
(b) Disconnect the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (19) from the nut (20).
2 Remove the nut (20), the washer (21) and the bolt (23) from the drive shaft lever (24).
3 Disconnect the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24).
4 If necessary, remove the bush (22) from the fork end (25).
(c) Measure and record the distance between the fork ends (15) and (25) of the removed link assy (18).
(2) Remove the target lever (3) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (6) from the nut (7).
(b) Remove the nut (7) and the washer (8) from the support fitting (9).
(c) Remove the target lever (3) together with the target (4) from the support fitting (9).
(1) Remove the link assy (26) as follows:
(a) Disconnect the fork end (15) from the target lever (3) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (14) from the nut (13).
2 Remove the nut (13), the washer (12) and the bolt (10) from the fork end (15).
3 Disconnect the fork end (15) from the target lever (3).
4 If necessary, remove the sleeve (11) from the fork end (15).
(b) Disconnect the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24) as follows:
1 Remove and discard the cotter pin (19) from the nut (20).
2 Remove the nut (20), the washer (21) and the bolt (23) from the drive shaft lever (24).
3 Disconnect the fork end (25) from the drive shaft lever (24).
4 If necessary, remove the bush (22) from the fork end (25).
(c) Measure and record the distance between the fork ends (15) and (25) of the removed link assy (18).
(2) Remove the target lever (3) as follows:
(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (6) from the nut (7).
(b) Remove the nut (7) and the washer (8) from the support fitting (9).
(c) Remove the target lever (3) together with the target (4) from the support fitting (9).
NOTE: The target (4) is part of proximity switch 32WV.
(d) If necessary, remove the nuts (1), the washers (2), the bolt (5) and the target (4) from the target lever (3).