W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Install and Repair Wire Thread Inserts [IAE]

TASK 70-35-08-300-010-A
Install and Repair Wire Thread Inserts

1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.V04-004)
jointing compound
 B. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 70-23-05-230-010-A
Local Application of Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
F Removal of the inserts
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts
F Tool dimensions to fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts
F Approved hand tools
F Approved hand tools
F Approved hand tools
F Approved hand tools
F Wire thread insert dimension
F Threaded hole dimension for wire thread inserts
F Threaded hole dimension for wire thread inserts
F Installation procedure
F Installation procedure
F Removal of the insert tang
F Wire thread inserts
F Wire thread inserts
F Dimensions of assembled inserts
F Torque check of screw lock inserts
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials
F Repair inserts
F Repair inserts
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 70-35-08-869-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. General
4. Procedure
Subtask 70-35-08-350-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Remove the wire thread insert.
F Removal of the inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Tool dimensions to fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Remove the damaged insert:
     (a) Use the extraction tool.
Subtask 70-35-08-320-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Machine the hole.
F Wire thread insert dimension ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Threaded hole dimension for wire thread inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Threaded hole dimension for wire thread inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Drill the hole to permit installation of the insert (if not previously installed).
   (2) Clean and examine the hole.
Subtask 70-35-08-380-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
C. Apply protection.
   (1) Apply protection to the threads of magnesium components. Refer to the applicable Manual Repair Scheme.
Subtask 70-35-08-350-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
D. Install the wire thread insert.
F Wire thread insert dimension ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Installation procedure ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Installation procedure ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Removal of the insert tang ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Tool dimensions to fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Wire thread inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Wire thread inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) After selection of the applicable insert, apply a layer of jointing compound (Material No.V04-004) to the threads, also apply a layer of jointing compound (Material No.V04-004) to the threads of magnesium components.
   (2) Install the wire thread insert.
     (a) Use the insertion tool.
   (3) Remove the tang:
     (a) Use the tang removal tool.
Subtask 70-35-08-230-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
E. Do a crack test on the repaired area.
   (1) Do a crack on the repaired area (Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-05-230-010).
Subtask 70-35-08-220-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F. Do an inspection of the wire thread insert.
F Wire thread insert dimension ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions of assembled inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Torque check of screw lock inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Examine the wire thread insert.
   (2) Do a check on the torque of the screw lock inserts.
Subtask 70-35-08-220-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
G. Do an inspection on the repair insert for machining and installation.
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Do a dimensional inspection on the component to make sure boss proportions are sufficient for machining.
Subtask 70-35-08-320-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
H. Machine the hole.
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions for inserts in light alloy materials ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Repair inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Repair inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Drill the hole for the repair insert.
   (2) Tap the hole for the repair insert.
   (3) Clean and examine the hole.
Subtask 70-35-08-380-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
I. Apply protection after machining the hole.
   (1) Apply protection to the threads of magnesium components. Refer to the applicable Manual Repair Scheme.
Subtask 70-35-08-350-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
J. Install the repair inserts.
F Repair inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Repair inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) After selection of the applicable insert, apply a layer of jointing compound (Material No.V04-004) to threads, also apply a layer of jointing compound (Material No.V04-004) to the threads of magnesium components.
   (2) Install the repair insert.
   (3) Do a visual inspection of the thread.
Subtask 70-35-08-350-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
K. Install the wire thread inserts.
F Wire thread insert dimension ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Installation procedure ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Installation procedure ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Changes to tool make them fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Tool dimensions to fit wire thread inserts in assembled parts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Wire thread inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Wire thread inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) After selection of the applicable insert, apply a layer of jointing compound (Material No.V04-004) to threads, also apply a layer of jointing compound (Material No.V04-004) to the threads of magnesium components.
   (2) Install the wire thread insert:
     (a) Use the insertion tool.
   (3) Remove the tang:
     (a) Use the tang removal tool.
Subtask 70-35-08-230-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
L. Do a crack test on the repaired area (Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-05-230-010)
Subtask 70-35-08-220-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
M. Do an inspection on the wire thread insert.
F Wire thread insert dimension ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Dimensions of assembled inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Torque check of screw lock inserts ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Approved hand tools ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
   (1) Examine the insert.
   (2) Do a check on the torque of the screwlock inserts.
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