DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the Boot from the Radome
TASK 53-15-11-000-007-A
Removal of the Boot from the Radome
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-15-11-865-075-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 53-15-11-020-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 07:24:46 UTC
Removal of the Boot from the Radome
WARNING:
BEFORE YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL THE BOOT ON THE RADOME INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT, MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RELATED TO THE WEATHER RADAR ARE OPEN, SAFETIED AND TAGGED.
IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, INJURY TO MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR.
ZONE: 110
1. Reason for the JobNOTE: The boot can be removed from a radome installed on the aircraft or from a radome removed from the aircraft (the procedure is done in a hangar).
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | 1 | SPONGE |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | 1 | WATER - WARM, CLEAN |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 110 | RADOME (NOSE CONE TO FR 1) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 34-10-00-170-004-A | Cleaning of 1 out of 3 Pitot Probes |
| TASK 34-11-15-200-001-A | Inspection/Check of the Pitot Probe |
| TASK 53-15-11-000-001-A | Removal of the Radome |
Subtask 53-15-11-865-075-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 53-15-11-941-066-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RADAR/1 | 5SQ1 | K13 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RADAR/2 | 5SQ2 | K14 |
B. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 110.
(2) In the cockpit, on the center pedestal, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the radar system.
(3) If necessary, remove the radome (Ref. AMM TASK 53-15-11-000-001).
4. Procedure(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 110.
(2) In the cockpit, on the center pedestal, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the radar system.
(3) If necessary, remove the radome (Ref. AMM TASK 53-15-11-000-001).
Subtask 53-15-11-020-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the Boot
(2) Remove the boot:
(b) Decrease the boot adhesive strength with the SPONGE and WATER - WARM, CLEAN (maximum 60 deg.C (140.00 deg.F)) to make the removal procedure easier.
(3) Clean the radome with the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) .
Subtask 53-15-11-200-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL CAUTION:
DO THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE VERY CAREFULLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE RADOME PAINT.
(1) Make radial scores on the boot to divide it into parts but do not cut through it. (2) Remove the boot:
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT YOU PULL THE BOOT OFF PARALLEL WITH THE RADOME AND NOT IN A PERPENDICULAR DIRECTION. YOU MUST ALSO REMOVE THE BOOT SLOWLY AND SMOOTHLY. THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR THE QUALITY OF THE RESULT, BECAUSE IT HELPS:
(a) For each part, lift the edge of the part and pull it parallel to the radome surface to release the boot.- TO REMOVE AS MUCH ADHESIVE AS POSSIBLE
- TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL REMOVAL OF PAINT.
(b) Decrease the boot adhesive strength with the SPONGE and WATER - WARM, CLEAN (maximum 60 deg.C (140.00 deg.F)) to make the removal procedure easier.
(3) Clean the radome with the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) .
B. Inspection and Cleaning
(2) Clean the pitot probe drain-holes (Ref. AMM TASK 34-10-00-170-004).
NOTE: The steps that follow are necessary to make sure that no remaining material from the boot cause a blockage of the pitot probe.
(1) Do an inspection/check of the pitot probe (Ref. AMM TASK 34-11-15-200-001). (2) Clean the pitot probe drain-holes (Ref. AMM TASK 34-10-00-170-004).