DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRepair of the Weather Seal of the Fixed Window
TASK 56-11-12-300-002-A
Repair of the Weather Seal of the Fixed Window
This procedure is applicable to:
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 56-11-12-861-050-A Subtask 56-11-12-010-052-A
4. Procedure
Subtask 56-11-12-390-050-A
Subtask 56-11-12-865-069-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 12:51:25 UTC
Repair of the Weather Seal of the Fixed Window
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
CAUTION:
BEFORE YOU INSTALL/REMOVE THE GSE-TOOL, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE GSE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. WHILE YOU OPERATE THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY OBEY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR.
1. Reason for the JobThis procedure is applicable to:
- the SGS (formerly SPS) fixed window that has a stainless steel Z section (P/N SPSA320-5-2-2 and SPSA320-6-2-2).
- the PPG fixed window that has a stainless steel Z section (P/N NP165333XX).
A. 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 | SCRAPER - PLASTIC |
| No specific | AR | TAPE - ADHESIVE |
| No specific | AR | TAPE - MASKING |
| 98D56103003000 | AR | SPATULA-WEATHER SEAL |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06AFB1) | Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - |
| (Material No.06PAG1) | Adhesion Promoter-For Polysulfide Sealant - - |
| (Material No.08BBF1) | Non Aqueous Cleaner_- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 211 | COCKPIT |
| 212 | COCKPIT |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A | Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power |
| TASK 24-42-00-862-001-A | De-energize the Ground Service Network Supplied from the External Power |
| TASK 56-10-00-110-002-A | Cleaning of the L/R Fixed Windows |
Repair of the Weather Seal of the SGS (formerly SPS) Fixed WindowSubtask 56-11-12-861-050-A Subtask 56-11-12-010-052-A
B. Get Access
(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 210 in front of the fixed window.
Subtask 56-11-12-865-068-A (1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at zone 210 in front of the fixed window.
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RELATED TO THE WEATHER RADAR ARE OPENED, SAFETIED AND TAGGED.
C. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):| 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 56-11-12-390-050-A
A. Repair of the Weather Seal of the SGS (formerly SPS) Fixed Window
(1) Examine the seal for erosion, cracking and adhesion to the glass surface. With a SCRAPER - PLASTIC, remove all the loose, cracked or damaged sealant.
(2) Clean with Non Aqueous Cleaner_- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone - (Material No.08BBF1) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Apply TAPE - ADHESIVE to the periphery of the glass plane.
(4) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - (Material No.06AFB1) with the 98D56103003000 SPATULA-WEATHER SEAL (98D56103003202) on the weather seal of the SPS fixed window stainless steel Z section (P/N SPSA320-5-2-2 and SPSA320-6-2-2).
(5) Let the Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - (Material No.06AFB1) cure for a minimum of 6 hours.
(6) Remove the TAPE - ADHESIVE.
(7) Clean the fixed window (Ref. AMM TASK 56-10-00-110-002).
Subtask 56-11-12-390-053-A (1) Examine the seal for erosion, cracking and adhesion to the glass surface. With a SCRAPER - PLASTIC, remove all the loose, cracked or damaged sealant.
(2) Clean with Non Aqueous Cleaner_- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone - (Material No.08BBF1) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Apply TAPE - ADHESIVE to the periphery of the glass plane.
(4) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - (Material No.06AFB1) with the 98D56103003000 SPATULA-WEATHER SEAL (98D56103003202) on the weather seal of the SPS fixed window stainless steel Z section (P/N SPSA320-5-2-2 and SPSA320-6-2-2).
(5) Let the Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - (Material No.06AFB1) cure for a minimum of 6 hours.
(6) Remove the TAPE - ADHESIVE.
(7) Clean the fixed window (Ref. AMM TASK 56-10-00-110-002).
B. Repair of the Weather Seal of the PPG Fixed Window
(1) Examine the seal for erosion, cracking and adhesion to the glass surface. With a SCRAPER - PLASTIC, remove all the sealant that is loose, damaged or has cracks.
(2) Clean with Non Aqueous Cleaner_- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone - (Material No.08BBF1) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Apply TAPE - MASKING to the edge of the glass plane.
(4) Apply Adhesion Promoter-For Polysulfide Sealant - - (Material No.06PAG1) on the weather seal of the stainless steel Z section of the PPG fixed window before you apply Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - (Material No.06AFB1) .
(7) Clean the fixed window (Ref. AMM TASK 56-10-00-110-002).
5. Close-up(1) Examine the seal for erosion, cracking and adhesion to the glass surface. With a SCRAPER - PLASTIC, remove all the sealant that is loose, damaged or has cracks.
(2) Clean with Non Aqueous Cleaner_- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone - (Material No.08BBF1) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Apply TAPE - MASKING to the edge of the glass plane.
(4) Apply Adhesion Promoter-For Polysulfide Sealant - - (Material No.06PAG1) on the weather seal of the stainless steel Z section of the PPG fixed window before you apply Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - (Material No.06AFB1) .
NOTE: The sealant curing time and mixing ratio must obey the instructions of the sealant-kit manufacturer.
(5) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Windshield Fillet - (Material No.06AFB1) with the 98D56103003000 SPATULA-WEATHER SEAL (98D56103003202) on the weather seal of the stainless steel Z-section of the PPG fixed window. NOTE: The sealant curing time and mixing ratio must obey the instructions of the sealant-kit manufacturer.
(6) Remove the TAPE - MASKING. (7) Clean the fixed window (Ref. AMM TASK 56-10-00-110-002).
Subtask 56-11-12-865-069-A
A. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 56-11-12-410-054-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 access platform(s).
Subtask 56-11-12-862-050-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).