DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FAdjustment of the Proximity Switches of the Emergency Exits with the Door Checking Tool
TASK 52-71-00-820-005-A
Adjustment of the Proximity Switches of the Emergency Exits with the Door Checking Tool
There are two methods to do the adjustment of the proximity switches of the emergency exits:
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 52-71-00-861-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 52-71-00-010-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 52-71-00-820-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 52-71-00-410-074-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 06:28:29 UTC
Adjustment of the Proximity Switches of the Emergency Exits with the Door Checking Tool
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. Reason for the Job- KILL OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONS
- CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
There are two methods to do the adjustment of the proximity switches of the emergency exits:
- Mechanically - with the CHECKING TOOL-DOORS
- Electronically - with the ECAM DU.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE |
| 355M03210000 | 1 | CHECKING TOOL-DOORS |
| G55M03210000 | 1 | CHECKING TOOL - DOORS |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.14QFB1) | Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 231NX, 232NX, 251FX, 252FX, 833, 834, 843, 844 | |
| 251MX, 252MX, 835, 845 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A | Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power |
| TASK 24-42-00-862-001-A | De-energize the Ground Service Network Supplied from the External Power |
| TASK 25-23-47-000-004-A | Removal of the Door Frame Linings of the LH FWD Emergency Exit Door, zone 231 |
| TASK 25-23-47-000-009-A | Removal of the Door Frame Linings of the Right Forward Emergency Exit Door from Zone 232 |
| TASK 25-23-47-000-010-A | Removal of the Door Frame Linings of the Left/Right Aft Emergency Exit Doors from Zones 251/252 |
| TASK 25-23-47-400-004-A | Installation of the Door Frame Linings of the LH FWD Emergency Exit Door, zone 231 |
| TASK 25-23-47-400-009-A | Installation of the Door Frame Linings of the Right Forward Emergency Exit Door in Zone 232 |
| TASK 25-23-47-400-010-A | Installation of the Door Frame Linings of the Left/Right Aft Emergency Exit Doors in Zones 251/252 |
| TASK 52-22-00-010-002-A | Opening of the Emergency Exit Doors from the Outside |
| TASK 52-22-00-410-001-A | Closing of the Emergency Exit Doors from the Passenger Compartment |
| TASK 52-22-00-410-002-A | Closing of the Emergency Exit Doors from the Outside |
| TASK 52-22-00-860-003-A | Special Precaution before Maintenance on the Door Damper and Emergency Operation Cylinder |
| TASK 52-22-00-860-004-A | Special Precaution after Maintenance on the Door Damper and Emergency Operation Cylinder |
| TASK 52-71-00-710-001-A | Operational Test of the Door Warning System |
Proximity Switches (59WV1, 59WV2, 61WV1, 61WV2) of the Emergency ExitsSubtask 52-71-00-861-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 52-71-00-010-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position at applicable emergency exit 833 or 843 or 834 or 844.
(2) Open the applicable emergency exit from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-002).
(3) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-003).
(4) Close applicable emergency exit 833 or 843 or 834 or 844 from the inner side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-002).
Subtask 52-71-00-010-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position at applicable emergency exit 833 or 843 or 834 or 844.
(2) Open the applicable emergency exit from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-002).
(3) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-003).
(4) Close applicable emergency exit 833 or 843 or 834 or 844 from the inner side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-002).
C. Removal of the Lining Panel
(1) Remove the applicable lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-004) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-009) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-010):
(a) For 59WV1:
Subtask 52-71-00-010-064-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the applicable lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-004) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-009) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-010):
(a) For 59WV1:
- Lining panel 231NX.
- Lining panel 232NX.
- Lining panel 251FX.
- Lining panel 252FX.
D. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position at applicable emergency exit 835 or 845.
(2) Open applicable emergency exit 835 or 845 from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-002).
(3) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-003).
(4) Close applicable emergency exit 835 or 845 from the inner side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-001).
Subtask 52-71-00-010-071-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE in position at applicable emergency exit 835 or 845.
(2) Open applicable emergency exit 835 or 845 from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-010-002).
(3) Obey the special precautions before you start work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-003).
(4) Close applicable emergency exit 835 or 845 from the inner side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-001).
E. Removal of the Lining Panel
(1) Remove the applicable lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-010):
(a) For 61WV1:
4. Procedure(1) Remove the applicable lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-010):
(a) For 61WV1:
- Lining panel 251MX.
- Lining panel 252MX.
Subtask 52-71-00-820-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Adjustment of the Proximity Switch
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the proximity switch (2).
(3) Connect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS to the electrical connector of the proximity switch (2).
(4) Removal of the lockwire:
(5) Loosen the nut (4) of the target (3).
(6) Turn the target (3) until the NEAR indicator light comes on.
(8) From this position, turn the target (3) between 2 and 2.5 turns in the direction of the proximity switch (2).
(9) Tighten the nut (4).
(10) Safety the nut (4) with the14QFB1 Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy -
(11) Disconnect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS from the proximity switch (2).
(12) Connect the electrical connector (1) to the proximity switch (2).
Subtask 52-71-00-820-061-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL WARNING:
DO NOT OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING THE ADJUSTMENT.
(1) Make sure that the emergency exits are closed. (2) Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the proximity switch (2).
(3) Connect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS to the electrical connector of the proximity switch (2).
(4) Removal of the lockwire:
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.
(a) Remove and discard the lockwire from the nut (4). (5) Loosen the nut (4) of the target (3).
(6) Turn the target (3) until the NEAR indicator light comes on.
NOTE: The target (3) must not touch the proximity switch (2).
(7) Turn the target (3) in the opposite direction until the FAR indicator light comes on. (8) From this position, turn the target (3) between 2 and 2.5 turns in the direction of the proximity switch (2).
(9) Tighten the nut (4).
(10) Safety the nut (4) with the
(11) Disconnect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS from the proximity switch (2).
(12) Connect the electrical connector (1) to the proximity switch (2).
A. Adjustment of the Proximity Switch
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the proximity switch (2).
(3) Connect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS to the electrical connector of the proximity switch (2).
(4) Removal of the lockwire:
(5) Loosen the nut (4) of the target (3).
(6) Turn the target (3) until the NEAR indicator light comes on.
(8) From this position, turn the target (3) 3.5 turns in the direction of the proximity switch (2).
(9) Tighten the nut (4).
(10) Safety the nut (4) with the14QFB1 Wire-Locking Dia: 0.8 mm CRES Nickel Alloy -
(11) Disconnect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS from the proximity switch (2).
(12) Connect the electrical connector (1) to the proximity switch (2).
Subtask 52-71-00-710-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL WARNING:
DO NOT OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING THE ADJUSTMENT.
(1) Make sure that the emergency exits are closed. (2) Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the proximity switch (2).
(3) Connect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS to the electrical connector of the proximity switch (2).
(4) Removal of the lockwire:
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.
(a) Remove and discard the lockwire from the nut (4). (5) Loosen the nut (4) of the target (3).
(6) Turn the target (3) until the NEAR indicator light comes on.
NOTE: The target (3) must not touch the proximity switch (2).
(7) Turn the target (3) in the opposite direction until the FAR indicator light comes on. (8) From this position, turn the target (3) 3.5 turns in the direction of the proximity switch (2).
(9) Tighten the nut (4).
(10) Safety the nut (4) with the
(11) Disconnect the 355M03210000 CHECKING TOOL-DOORS or the G55M03210000 CHECKING TOOL - DOORS from the proximity switch (2).
(12) Connect the electrical connector (1) to the proximity switch (2).
B. Operational Test
(1) Do an operational test of the warning system related to the emergency exits (Ref. AMM TASK 52-71-00-710-001).
5. Close-up(1) Do an operational test of the warning system related to the emergency exits (Ref. AMM TASK 52-71-00-710-001).
Subtask 52-71-00-410-074-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Lining Panel
(1) Install the insulation.
(2) Install the removed lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-400-004) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-400-009) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-400-010):
(a) For 59WV1:
Subtask 52-71-00-410-067-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the insulation.
(2) Install the removed lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-400-004) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-400-009) (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-400-010):
(a) For 59WV1:
- Lining panel 231NX.
- Lining panel 232NX.
- Lining panel 251FX.
- Lining panel 252FX.
B. Close Access
(1) Obey the special precautions after the work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-004).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(3) Close applicable emergency exit 833 or 843 or 834 or 844 from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-002).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 52-71-00-410-074-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Obey the special precautions after the work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-004).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(3) Close applicable emergency exit 833 or 843 or 834 or 844 from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-002).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
C. Installation of the Lining Panel
(1) Install the insulation.
(2) Install the removed lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-010):
(a) For 61WV1:
Subtask 52-71-00-410-067-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the insulation.
(2) Install the removed lining panel (Ref. AMM TASK 25-23-47-000-010):
(a) For 61WV1:
- Lining panel 251MX.
- Lining panel 252MX.
D. Close Access
(1) Obey the special precautions after the work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-004).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(3) Close applicable emergency exit 835 or 845 from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-002).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 52-71-00-862-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Obey the special precautions after the work on the emergency exit (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-860-004).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(3) Close applicable emergency exit 835 or 845 from the outer side of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 52-22-00-410-002).
(4) Remove the access platform(s).