Installation of the Pressure Relief Panels
TASK 57-41-37-400-002-A
Installation of the Pressure Relief Panels
Self explanatory
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 57-41-37-941-063-A
Subtask 57-41-37-210-058-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 57-41-37-410-072-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:13:12 UTC
Installation of the Pressure Relief Panels
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
1. Reason for the Job- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY BARRIER(S) |
| No specific | 1 | SCRAPER - NON METALLIC |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in ) ![]() | |
| 98D27803000000 | 1 | LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06AAB1) | Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - |
| (Material No.06ABA1) | Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14DBB1) | Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| No specific | talcum powder |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 521 | INBOARD FIXED L.E STRUCTURE |
| 522 | OUTBOARD FIXED L.E STRUCTURE |
| 621 | INBOARD FIXED L.E STRUCTURE |
| 622 | OUTBOARD FIXED L.E STRUCTURE |
| 521AB, 521CB, 521EB, 522CB, 621AB, 621CB, 621EB, 622CB | |
| 522XB, 522YB, 622XB, 622YB | |
| 522AB, 622AB |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 27-80-00-866-004-A | Extending the Slats on the Ground |
| TASK 27-80-00-866-005-A | Retracting the Slats on the Ground |
| TASK 27-80-00-866-007-A | Manual Extension of the Slats |
| TASK 27-80-00-866-008-A | Manual Retraction of the Slats |
| TASK 57-41-37-000-004-A | Removal of the Pressure Relief Panels |
| TASK 57-41-37-350-001-A | Repair to the Leading Edge Pressure-Relief Panel After it has Operated |
Subtask 57-41-37-941-063-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that the SAFETY BARRIER(S) are in position.
(2) Make sure that the slats are fully extended (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-004) or (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-007).
(3) Make sure that the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION is installed on the flap/slat control lever.
(4) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the slats.
(5) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE is in position below the applicable pressure-relief panel.
Subtask 57-41-37-865-073-A (1) Make sure that the SAFETY BARRIER(S) are in position.
(2) Make sure that the slats are fully extended (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-004) or (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-007).
(3) Make sure that the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION is installed on the flap/slat control lever.
(4) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the slats.
(5) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 4M (13 FT)-ADJUSTABLE is in position below the applicable pressure-relief panel.
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SLT/CTL AND MONG/SYS1 | 5CV | B06 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SLT/CTL AND MONG/SYS1 | 5CV | B01 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SLT/CTL/SYS2 | 7CV | R21 |
Subtask 57-41-37-210-058-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Preparation for Installation
(1) Do an inspection of the sealant between the trailing edge of the panel and the forward edge of the wing skin.
(2) If there is damage to the sealant, do the steps that follow:
(a) Use a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) to clean:
Subtask 57-41-37-420-055-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do an inspection of the sealant between the trailing edge of the panel and the forward edge of the wing skin.
(2) If there is damage to the sealant, do the steps that follow:
(a) Use a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) to clean:
- the trailing edge of the panel
- the forward edge of the bottom wing skin.
B. Installation of the Pressure Relief Panels 521AB( 621AB), 521CB( 621CB), 521EB( 621EB), 522XB( 622XB), 522YB( 622YB) and 522CB( 622CB)
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (1) and install the screws (2).
(b) TORQUE the screws (2) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(2) For the pressure relief panel 521CB( 621CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (6) and install the screws (7).
(b) TORQUE the screws (7) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(3) For the pressure relief panel 521EB( 621EB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (3) and install the screws (4) and (5).
(b) TORQUE the screws (4) and (5) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(4) For the pressure relief panel 522XB( 622XB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (8) and install the screws (9) and (10).
(b) TORQUE the screws (9) and (10) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(5) For the pressure relief panel 522YB( 622YB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (11) and install the screws (12).
(b) TORQUE the screws (12) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(6) For the pressure relief panel 522CB( 622CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (13) and install the screws (14) and (15).
(b) TORQUE the screws (14) and (15) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
Subtask 57-41-37-420-055-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL NOTE: On many pressure relief panels, the screws that hold the panel have different lengths. The record that you made during the removal procedure will help you install the screws correctly.
(1) For the pressure relief panel 521AB( 621AB): (a) Hold the pressure relief panel (1) and install the screws (2).
(b) TORQUE the screws (2) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (2) For the pressure relief panel 521CB( 621CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (6) and install the screws (7).
(b) TORQUE the screws (7) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (3) For the pressure relief panel 521EB( 621EB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (3) and install the screws (4) and (5).
(b) TORQUE the screws (4) and (5) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (4) For the pressure relief panel 522XB( 622XB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (8) and install the screws (9) and (10).
(b) TORQUE the screws (9) and (10) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (5) For the pressure relief panel 522YB( 622YB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (11) and install the screws (12).
(b) TORQUE the screws (12) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (6) For the pressure relief panel 522CB( 622CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (13) and install the screws (14) and (15).
(b) TORQUE the screws (14) and (15) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. B. Installation of the Pressure Relief Panels 521AB( 621AB), 521CB( 621CB), 521EB( 621EB), 522AB( 622AB) and 522CB( 622CB)
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (1) and install the screws (2).
(b) TORQUE the screws (2) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(2) For the pressure relief panel 521CB( 621CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (6) and install the screws (7).
(b) TORQUE the screws (7) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(3) For the pressure relief panel 521EB( 621EB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (3) and install the screws (4) and (5).
(b) TORQUE the screws (4) and (5) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(4) For the pressure relief panel 522AB( 622AB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (8) and install the screws (9) and (10).
(b) TORQUE the screws (9) and (10) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(5) For the pressure relief panel 522CB( 622CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (11) and install the screws (12) and (13).
(b) TORQUE the screws (12) and (13) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
Subtask 57-41-37-420-055-E ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL NOTE: On many pressure relief panels, the screws that hold the panel have different lengths. The record that you made during the removal procedure will help you install the screws correctly.
(1) For the pressure relief panel 521AB( 621AB): (a) Hold the pressure relief panel (1) and install the screws (2).
(b) TORQUE the screws (2) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (2) For the pressure relief panel 521CB( 621CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (6) and install the screws (7).
(b) TORQUE the screws (7) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (3) For the pressure relief panel 521EB( 621EB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (3) and install the screws (4) and (5).
(b) TORQUE the screws (4) and (5) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (4) For the pressure relief panel 522AB( 622AB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (8) and install the screws (9) and (10).
(b) TORQUE the screws (9) and (10) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. (5) For the pressure relief panel 522CB( 622CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (11) and install the screws (12) and (13).
(b) TORQUE the screws (12) and (13) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
. B. Installation of the Pressure Relief Panels 521AB( 621AB), 521CB( 621CB), 521EB( 621EB), 522AB( 622AB) and 522CB( 622CB)
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (1) and install the screws (2).
(b) TORQUE the screws (2) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(2) For the pressure relief panel 521CB( 621CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (6) and install the screws (7).
(b) TORQUE the screws (7) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(3) For the pressure relief panel 521EB( 621EB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (3) and install the screws (4) and (5).
(b) TORQUE the screws (4) and (5) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(4) For the pressure relief panel 522AB( 622AB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (8) and install the screws (9) and (10).
(b) TORQUE the screws (9) and (10) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
(5) For the pressure relief panel 522CB( 622CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (11) and install the screws (12) and (13).
(b) TORQUE the screws (12) and (13) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.
Subtask 57-41-37-390-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL NOTE: On many pressure relief panels, the screws that hold the panel have different lengths. The record that you made during the removal procedure will help you install the screws correctly.
(1) For the pressure relief panel 521AB( 621AB):(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (1) and install the screws (2).
(b) TORQUE the screws (2) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.(2) For the pressure relief panel 521CB( 621CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (6) and install the screws (7).
(b) TORQUE the screws (7) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.(3) For the pressure relief panel 521EB( 621EB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (3) and install the screws (4) and (5).
(b) TORQUE the screws (4) and (5) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.(4) For the pressure relief panel 522AB( 622AB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (8) and install the screws (9) and (10).
(b) TORQUE the screws (9) and (10) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.(5) For the pressure relief panel 522CB( 622CB):
(a) Hold the pressure relief panel (11) and install the screws (12) and (13).
(b) TORQUE the screws (12) and (13) to between 0.5 and 0.45 m.daN (44.25 and 39.82 lbf.in )
.C. Sealant
(1) If the sealant between the trailing edge of the panel and the forward edge of the wing skin was removed, do the steps that follow:
(a) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - (Material No.06ABA1) or Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) to the interface between the trailing edge of the panel and the forward edge of the wing skin (Ref. AMM TASK 57-41-37-350-001).
(b) Let the sealant go hard then carefully remove the applicable panel (Ref. AMM TASK 57-41-37-000-004).
(c) Apply talcum powder to the sealant mating surfaces and install the panel (refer to Para. 4B.).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 57-41-37-866-051-A (1) If the sealant between the trailing edge of the panel and the forward edge of the wing skin was removed, do the steps that follow:
(a) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Brushable - (Material No.06ABA1) or Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) to the interface between the trailing edge of the panel and the forward edge of the wing skin (Ref. AMM TASK 57-41-37-350-001).
(b) Let the sealant go hard then carefully remove the applicable panel (Ref. AMM TASK 57-41-37-000-004).
(c) Apply talcum powder to the sealant mating surfaces and install the panel (refer to Para. 4B.).
(2) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
D. Retraction of the Slats
(1) Retract the slats (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-005) or (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-008).
Subtask 57-41-37-220-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Retract the slats (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-005) or (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-008).
E. Dimensional Checks
(1) Measure the into/out of wind step tolerances of the pressure-relief panels across the line of flight. These must be as follows:
(a) For the panel leading edge:
(a) For the panel ends:
(4) Measure the clearance at the inboard and outboard edges of the pressure-relief panels. The clearance must be between 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) and 3.5 mm (0.1378 in.).
(5) Measure the clearance at the trailing edges of the pressure-relief panels between:
Subtask 57-41-37-220-050-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Measure the into/out of wind step tolerances of the pressure-relief panels across the line of flight. These must be as follows:
(a) For the panel leading edge:
- maximum 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.) above wing surface (into wind)
- maximum 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) below wing surface (out of wind).
- maximum 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.) below wing surface (into wind)
- maximum 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) above wing surface (out of wind).
(a) For the panel ends:
- maximum 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) above or below the adjacent panel end (DIM X)
- maximum 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) above or below the adjacent wing surface (DIM Y).
(4) Measure the clearance at the inboard and outboard edges of the pressure-relief panels. The clearance must be between 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) and 3.5 mm (0.1378 in.).
(5) Measure the clearance at the trailing edges of the pressure-relief panels between:
- the wing-skin and the edges of the panels (that are parallel to the panel leading edges), the clearance must be between 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) and 4.5 mm (0.1772 in.)
- the wing-skin and the edges of the panel cut-outs (that are not parallel to the panel leading edges), the clearances must be between 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) and 5.5 mm (0.2165 in.).
E. Dimensional Checks
(1) Measure the into/out of wind step tolerances of the pressure-relief panels across the line of flight. These must be as follows:
(a) For the panel leading edge:
(a) For the panel ends:
(4) Measure the clearance at the inboard and outboard edges of the pressure-relief panels. The clearance must be between 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) and 5.5 mm (0.2165 in.).
(5) Measure the clearance at the trailing edges of the pressure-relief panels between:
5. Close-up(1) Measure the into/out of wind step tolerances of the pressure-relief panels across the line of flight. These must be as follows:
(a) For the panel leading edge:
- maximum 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) above wing surface (into wind)
- maximum 1.2 mm (0.0472 in.) below wing surface (out of wind).
- maximum 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) below wing surface (into wind)
- maximum 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) above wing surface (out of wind).
(a) For the panel ends:
- maximum 1.2 mm (0.0472 in.) above or below the adjacent panel end (DIM X)
- maximum 1.2 mm (0.0472 in.) above or below the adjacent wing surface (DIM Y).
(4) Measure the clearance at the inboard and outboard edges of the pressure-relief panels. The clearance must be between 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) and 5.5 mm (0.2165 in.).
(5) Measure the clearance at the trailing edges of the pressure-relief panels between:
- the wing-skin and the edges of the panels (that are parallel to the panel leading edges), the minimum clearance must be 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)
- the wing-skin and the edges of the panel cut-outs (that are not parallel to the panel leading edges), the clearances must be between 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) and 7.0 mm (0.2756 in.).
Subtask 57-41-37-410-072-A
A. Close Access
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 57-41-37-865-074-A (1) Remove the access platform(s).
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 57-41-37-942-060-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SLT/CTL AND MONG/SYS1 | 5CV | B06 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SLT/CTL AND MONG/SYS1 | 5CV | B01 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | FLIGHT CONTROLS/SLT/CTL/SYS2 | 7CV | R21 |
C. Removal of Equipment
(1) Remove the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION from the flap/slat control lever.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the SAFETY BARRIERS.
(4) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(1) Remove the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION from the flap/slat control lever.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the SAFETY BARRIERS.
(4) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Pressure-Relief Panels - Location and Details