Removal of the Scuff Plates at the Aft Passenger/Crew Doors

TASK 53-45-15-000-001-A
Removal of the Scuff Plates at the Aft Passenger/Crew Doors

ZONE: 261
ZONE: 262

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 3M (10 FT)
No specific	1	HOT AIR BLOWER MAX OPERATING 370 DEG C (700 DEG F)
No specific	1	SCRAPER - NON METALLIC
No specific	1	WEDGE - NON METALLIC

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
261	AFT CABIN UTILITY AREA
262	AFT CABIN UTILITY AREA

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 52-10-00-010-001-A	Opening of the Passenger/Crew Door
Scuff Plates of the Aft Passenger/Crew Doors

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 53-45-15-010-050-A

A. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT) in position at the aft passenger/crew door.
(2) Open the aft passenger/crew door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-10-00-010-001).

4. Procedure
Subtask 53-45-15-020-050-A

A. Removal of the Scuff Plates

NOTE: The scuff plates can become damaged during the subsequent removal procedure.

NOTE: All types of damage are permitted on the scuff plates if the structure is in the permitted damage limits.

(1) Remove the screws (1) and the washers (2).
(2) Remove the sealant from around the scuff plates (3), (4) and (5) with the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
(3) Use the HOT AIR BLOWER MAX OPERATING 370 DEG C (700 DEG F) to increase the temperature of the scuff plates (3), (4) and (5).

NOTE: The temperature of the scuff plates must not be more than 50 deg.C (122 deg.F).

(4) Loosen the scuff plates (3), (4) and (5) with the WEDGE - NON METALLIC.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE FUSELAGE WHEN YOU REMOVE THE SCUFF PLATES.

(5) Remove the scuff plates (3), (4) and (5).

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