Removal of the Support Strut

TASK 53-43-11-000-001-A
Removal of the Support Strut

NOTE: Applicable to FR50 and FR51, FR56 and FR57, FR61 and FR62 left side and the partition center support strut at FR65.

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 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE
No specific	AR	SCRAPER - NON METALLIC

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
161DW, 162DW

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 25-55-12-000-001-A	Removal of the Aft Cargo-Compartment Partition at FR65
TASK 25-55-12-000-003-A	Removal of the Sidewall Panels in the Aft Cargo Compartment - FR59/FR65
TASK 52-30-00-860-001-A	Open the FWD or Aft Cargo-Compartment Door with the Yellow Electric Pump
Removable Support Struts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Support Strut ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Support Strut ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Removable Support Struts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-43-11-010-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Get Access
(1) Open the AFT cargo-compartment door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(3) Remove the left sidewall linings (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-003).
(4) Remove the partition panels 161DW 162DW at FR65 (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-001).
(5) Remove the sealant from around the attach area of the support struts (1) with a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.

Subtask 53-43-11-010-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Get Access
(1) Open the aft cargo-compartment door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
(3) If applicable, remove the left sidewall linings (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-003) as necessary.
(4) At FR65, if applicable, remove partition panels 161DW and 162DW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-55-12-000-001).

4. Procedure
Subtask 53-43-11-020-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Removal the support struts:
(1) Remove all attach items from the support struts (1).
(2) Remove and discard the screws (3), the bolts (4), the nuts (5) and the washers (6).
(3) Remove the support struts (1).
(4) Remove the quick release pins (7) from the support struts (2).
(5) Remove the support struts (2).

Subtask 53-43-11-020-051-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Removal of the Support Strut
(1) For the strut (12):
(a) Remove the screw (20) and the washer (21) and disconnect the bonding strap (22).
(b) Remove the nuts (16), the washers (14) and the bolts (13).
(c) Remove the nuts (11), the washers (18) and the screws (17).
(d) Remove the nuts (7), the washers (8) and (9), and the bolts (10).
(e) Remove the support strut (12).
(2) For the strut (5):
(a) Remove the sealant from the heads of the bolts (6), the nuts (4) and the attachment area of the support strut (5) with a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
(b) If applicable, remove all the attached items from the support strut (5).
(c) Remove the screw (1) and the washer (2).
(d) Remove the nuts (4), the bolts (6) and the washers (3).
(e) Remove the support strut (5).

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