Detailed Inspection of Pylon Fire Seals
TASK 54-50-00-220-807-A
Detailed Inspection of Pylon Fire Seals
Refer to the MPD TASK: 545000-05
DETAILED INSPECTION OF PYLON FIRE SEALS
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 54-50-00-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 54-50-00-220-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 54-50-00-410-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 01:59:09 UTC
Detailed Inspection of Pylon Fire Seals
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE AFTER SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE CAN STAY HOT FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 545000-05
DETAILED INSPECTION OF PYLON FIRE SEALS
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 410 | ENG 1 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| 413 | UPPER FWD PYLON |
| 414 | UPPER FWD PYLON |
| 415 | LOWER PYLON |
| 420 | ENG 2 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| 423 | UPPER FWD PYLON |
| 424 | UPPER FWD PYLON |
| 425 | LOWER PYLON |
| 473 | LOWER FAIRING |
| 483 | LOWER FAIRING |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 78-30-00-040-012-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-A | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-012-A | Re-activation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-A | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
| TASK 78-32-00-010-010-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
| TASK 78-32-00-410-010-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-040-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-040-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-040-B | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
Subtask 54-50-00-860-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the ENG/MODE selector switch and the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
(2) On the ENG section of maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 54-50-00-040-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the ENG/MODE selector switch and the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
(2) On the ENG section of maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
B. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser
Subtask 54-50-00-010-069-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE THRUST REVERSER IS LOCKED. IF NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE REVERSER.
(1) Make the thrust reverser unserviceable for maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-481-041). C. Get Access
(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position:
(a) For the left pylon, in zone 410
(b) For the right pylon, in zone 420.
(2) Open the thrust-reverser cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-040).
Subtask 54-50-00-040-071-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position:
(a) For the left pylon, in zone 410
(b) For the right pylon, in zone 420.
(2) Open the thrust-reverser cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-040).
D. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser
Subtask 54-50-00-010-069-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE THRUST REVERSER IS LOCKED. IF NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE REVERSER.
(1) Make the thrust reverser unserviceable for maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-012).E. Get Access
(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position:
(a) For the left pylon, in zone 410
(b) For the right pylon, in zone 420.
(2) Open the thrust-reverser cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010).
Subtask 54-50-00-110-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position:
(a) For the left pylon, in zone 410
(b) For the right pylon, in zone 420.
(2) Open the thrust-reverser cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010).
F. Preparation of the Inspection Area
(1) Make sure that the inspection area is sufficiently clean to do a satisfactory inspection of the area.
(2) If the inspection area is not sufficiently clean, clean it with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the inspection area is sufficiently clean to do a satisfactory inspection of the area.
(2) If the inspection area is not sufficiently clean, clean it with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
Subtask 54-50-00-220-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Inspection
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the pylon fire seals for:
5. Close-up(1) Do a detailed inspection of the pylon fire seals for:
- Wear
- Degradation
- Side openings
- Cracks
- Missing sections.
Subtask 54-50-00-410-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-040).
Subtask 54-50-00-440-067-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-040).
B. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser
(1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-081-041).
Subtask 54-50-00-410-071-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-081-041).
C. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust-reverser cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010).
Subtask 54-50-00-440-067-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust-reverser cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010).
D. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser
(1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-012).
Subtask 54-50-00-942-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-012).
E. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
Pylon Fire Seals