DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FDetailed Inspection of All Cockpit Windows from Outside
TASK 56-10-00-200-005-A
Detailed Inspection of All Cockpit Windows from Outside
Refer to the MPD TASK: 561000-02
DETAILED INSPECTION OF ALL COCKPIT WINDOWS FROM OUTSIDE
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 56-10-00-941-065-A
Subtask 56-10-00-220-056-A
Subtask 56-10-00-865-065-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:06:48 UTC
Detailed Inspection of All Cockpit Windows from Outside
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RELATED TO THE WEATHER RADAR ARE OPENED, SAFETIED AND TAGGED.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 561000-02
DETAILED INSPECTION OF ALL COCKPIT WINDOWS FROM OUTSIDE
NOTE: The effectivity of this task is "ALL". To know if this task is applicable to your aircraft, refer to the MPD task applicability.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98L12003001000 | AR | HARNESS,SAFETY |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 210 | CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 56-11-11-200-001-A | Inspection of the Windshields |
| TASK 56-11-11-300-001-A | Windshield Weather Seal-Repair |
| TASK 56-11-12-200-001-A | Inspection of the Fixed Windows |
| TASK 56-11-12-300-002-A | Repair of the Weather Seal of the Fixed Window |
| TASK 56-11-12-300-803-A | Repair of the Edge Seal of the Acrylic Fixed-Window Panel |
| TASK 56-12-11-200-001-A | Inspection of the Sliding Windows |
| TASK 56-12-11-300-002-A | Repair of the Edge Seal of the Acrylic Sliding-Window Panel |
| TASK 56-12-11-300-003-A | Repair of the Weather Seal of the Sliding Window Panel |
Cockpit Windows - Weather SealSubtask 56-10-00-941-065-A
A. Get Access
(1) In the cockpit, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the center pedestal to tell persons not to operate the weather radar.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position in front of the windshield at zone 210.
Subtask 56-10-00-865-064-A (1) In the cockpit, put the WARNING NOTICE(S) on the center pedestal to tell persons not to operate the weather radar.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position in front of the windshield at zone 210.
WARNING:
BEFORE YOU START WORK, YOU MUST PUT ON A SAFETY HARNESS AND ATTACH IT TO THE ACCESS PLATFORM. WITHOUT A SAFETY HARNESS, YOU CAN FALL. THIS CAN KILL YOU OR CAUSE YOU INJURY.
(3) Put on and attach the HARNESS, SAFETY before you start work in the work area.B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RADAR/1 | 5SQ1 | K13 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RADAR/2 | 5SQ2 | K14 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WINDOWS/R | 4DG2 | W14 |
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WHC/2 | 5DG2 | W13 |
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WINDOWS/L | 4DG1 | X14 |
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WHC/1 | 5DG1 | X13 |
| 123VU | ANTI ICE/L/WHSLD | 1DG1 | AF10 |
| 123VU | ANTI ICE/R/WHSLD | 1DG2 | AF03 |
Subtask 56-10-00-220-056-A
A. Check of the Cockpit Windows
(1) Do a detailed inspection of these cockpit windows from the outside of the aircraft:
(a) The windshields (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-11-200-001)
(b) The fixed windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-12-200-001). Examine the busbar of the fixed windows for burn signs.
(a) Make sure that the repair of the weather seal occurs at the next inspection (A check or C check) or in less than 10 flight cycles, if:
2 For the PPG supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N NP-165311-3 and P/N NP-165311-4 until the application of Amendment C), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that the sealant is in the correct condition.
3 For the PPG supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N NP-165311-5, P/N NP-165311-6, P/N NP-165311-7, P/N NP-165311-8, P/N NP-165331-1 and P/N NP-165331-2), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
4 For the SGS supplier windshield (P/N STA320-1-3-1, P/N STA320-2-3-1, P/N STA320-1-4-1, P/N STA320-2-4-1, P/N STA320-1-5-1, P/N STA320-2-5-1, P/N STA320-1-6-1 and P/N STA320-2-6-1), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the silirite composite material.
5 For the SGS supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N STA320-1-7-1, P/N STA320-2-7-1, P/N STA320-1-8-2, P/N STA320-2-8-2, P/N STA320-1-9-3 and P/N STA320-2-9-3), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
6 For the PILKINGTON supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N 06282 and P/N 06283), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
7 For the SGS supplier sliding-windows with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N SPSA320-3-3-2 and P/N SPSA320-4-3-2), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that the sealant is in the correct condition.
8 For the SGS supplier fixed-windows with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N SPSA320-5-2-2 and P/N SPSA320-6-2-2), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that the sealant is in the correct condition.
9 For the PPG supplier fixed-windows with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N NP165333XX), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
(3) If you find damage, repair the weather seal of:
(a) The windshields (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-11-300-001)
(b) The fixed windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-12-300-002)
(c) The sliding windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-12-11-300-003).
(4) Do a detailed inspection of the edge seal (applicable only to the acrylic side windows of the GKN supplier):
(a) Make sure that there are no cracks or missing materials and that you cannot see the outboard acrylic edge.
(b) If you find damage, repair the edge seal of:
(a) The windshields (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-11-200-001)
(b) The fixed windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-12-200-001)
(c) The sliding windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-12-11-200-001).
5. Close-up(1) Do a detailed inspection of these cockpit windows from the outside of the aircraft:
(a) The windshields (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-11-200-001)
(b) The fixed windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-12-200-001). Examine the busbar of the fixed windows for burn signs.
NOTE: The busbar of the fixed windows can show burn signs.
(c) The sliding windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-12-11-200-001). Examine the busbar of the sliding windows for burn signs.NOTE: The busbar of the sliding windows can show burn signs.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the weather seal from the outside of the aircraft: (a) Make sure that the repair of the weather seal occurs at the next inspection (A check or C check) or in less than 10 flight cycles, if:
- You can see the metal Z retainer below the windshield weather seals, or
- The erosion expands to the glass edges of the lateral windows.
2 For the PPG supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N NP-165311-3 and P/N NP-165311-4 until the application of Amendment C), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that the sealant is in the correct condition.
3 For the PPG supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N NP-165311-5, P/N NP-165311-6, P/N NP-165311-7, P/N NP-165311-8, P/N NP-165331-1 and P/N NP-165331-2), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
4 For the SGS supplier windshield (P/N STA320-1-3-1, P/N STA320-2-3-1, P/N STA320-1-4-1, P/N STA320-2-4-1, P/N STA320-1-5-1, P/N STA320-2-5-1, P/N STA320-1-6-1 and P/N STA320-2-6-1), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the silirite composite material.
5 For the SGS supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N STA320-1-7-1, P/N STA320-2-7-1, P/N STA320-1-8-2, P/N STA320-2-8-2, P/N STA320-1-9-3 and P/N STA320-2-9-3), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
6 For the PILKINGTON supplier windshield with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N 06282 and P/N 06283), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
7 For the SGS supplier sliding-windows with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N SPSA320-3-3-2 and P/N SPSA320-4-3-2), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that the sealant is in the correct condition.
8 For the SGS supplier fixed-windows with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N SPSA320-5-2-2 and P/N SPSA320-6-2-2), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that the sealant is in the correct condition.
9 For the PPG supplier fixed-windows with a stainless-steel Z section (P/N NP165333XX), make sure that there are no cracks or erosion and that you cannot see the stainless-steel Z section.
(3) If you find damage, repair the weather seal of:
(a) The windshields (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-11-300-001)
(b) The fixed windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-12-300-002)
(c) The sliding windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-12-11-300-003).
(4) Do a detailed inspection of the edge seal (applicable only to the acrylic side windows of the GKN supplier):
(a) Make sure that there are no cracks or missing materials and that you cannot see the outboard acrylic edge.
(b) If you find damage, repair the edge seal of:
- The fixed windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-12-300-803)
- The sliding windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-12-11-300-002).
(a) The windshields (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-11-200-001)
(b) The fixed windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-11-12-200-001)
(c) The sliding windows (Ref. AMM TASK 56-12-11-200-001).
Subtask 56-10-00-865-065-A
A. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 56-10-00-942-064-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RADAR/1 | 5SQ1 | K13 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RADAR/2 | 5SQ2 | K14 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WINDOWS/R | 4DG2 | W14 |
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WHC/2 | 5DG2 | W13 |
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WINDOWS/L | 4DG1 | X14 |
| 122VU | ANTI ICE/WHC/1 | 5DG1 | X13 |
| 123VU | ANTI ICE/L/WHSLD | 1DG1 | AF10 |
| 123VU | ANTI ICE/R/WHSLD | 1DG2 | AF03 |
B. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).