Installation of the Fan Cowl Doors [CFMI]
TASK 71-13-11-400-040-A
Installation of the Fan Cowl Doors
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Expendable Parts
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 71-13-11-860-051-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 71-13-11-020-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 71-13-11-410-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:22:15 UTC
Installation of the Fan Cowl Doors
CAUTION:
ADJUST THE FAN COWL DOORS WHEN A NEW FAN COWL IS INSTALLED. IF THE FAN COWL DOORS ARE NOT CORRECTLY ADJUSTED THE DOORS CAN OPEN IN FLIGHT.
CAUTION:
THIS PART IS A REMOVABLE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT (RSC), WHICH CAN BE MOVED BETWEEN AIRCRAFT. THUS IT CAN HAVE DIFFERENT OPERATION CONDITIONS AND A DIFFERENT LIFE RECORD (FLIGHT HOURS/FLIGHT CYCLES/CALENDAR) FROM THE AIRCRAFT IT IS INSTALLED ON OR REMOVED FROM. THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SPECIFIC TRACKING AND CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF REMOVABLE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS. INCORRECT MAINTENANCE OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE A RISK FOR THE FLIGHT SAFETY.
1. Reason for the JobNOTE: SB RA32071-163 (equivalent to Airbus service bulletin SB 71-1068) introduces a lockable latch in the forward position (Latch No.1) that must be opened and closed and locked with a key and flag assembly. The key and flag assembly are stowed in the cockpit and must not be used if there is damage to the key or flag. The key always has to stay with the latch.
NOTE: If the fan cowl to be removed has a strake installed, the replacement fan cowl must also have a strake installed.
For aircraft A320, strakes must be installed on the inner side only.
For aircraft A319, A321, strakes must be installed on the both side.
2. Job Set-up InformationFor aircraft A320, strakes must be installed on the inner side only.
For aircraft A319, A321, strakes must be installed on the both side.
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | PAD - UNIVERSAL ATTACH |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| RSE1113 | 1 | SLING-FAN COWL |
| RSE1117 | 1 | PROTECTOR THREAD COWL DOOR BOLT |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR | |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | COTTER PINS | AIPC 71-13-11-01-010 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 20-28-00-869-002-A | Table of the Maximum Permitted Resistance-Values |
| TASK 71-13-00-010-040-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-040-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-800-040-A | Adjustment of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-11-210-040-A | Detailed Visual Inspection of the Fan Cowl Doors to Check for Mismatch at the Air Intake Cowl. |
Subtask 71-13-11-860-051-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) is in position.
(4) Make sure that strakes are installed on the inboard and outboard fan cowl doors of each propulsion system.
4. Procedure(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) is in position.
(4) Make sure that strakes are installed on the inboard and outboard fan cowl doors of each propulsion system.
Subtask 71-13-11-020-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Remove filler plugs of the hoist points from the fan cowl door and keep the plugs for the installation when the task is completed.
Subtask 71-13-11-480-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL B. Installation of the Tooling
(1) Install the PAD - UNIVERSAL ATTACH to the hoist points of the fan cowl door.
(2) Attach the RSE1113 SLING-FAN COWL to the universal attach pads.
(3) Install the RSE1117 PROTECTOR THREAD COWL DOOR BOLT on each of the hinge bolt (10).
Subtask 71-13-11-420-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the PAD - UNIVERSAL ATTACH to the hoist points of the fan cowl door.
(2) Attach the RSE1113 SLING-FAN COWL to the universal attach pads.
(3) Install the RSE1117 PROTECTOR THREAD COWL DOOR BOLT on each of the hinge bolt (10).
C. Installation of the Fan Cowl Door
(1) Use the RSE1113 SLING-FAN COWL to lift the fan cowl door and put it into position on the engine.
(2) Make sure the fan cowl door hinge is aligned with the pylon hinge fitting.
(3) Install the hinge bolts (10) and the washers (15) in the sequence that follows: Forward, center, and rear. The bolt heads must point forward.
Subtask 71-13-11-080-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Use the RSE1113 SLING-FAN COWL to lift the fan cowl door and put it into position on the engine.
(2) Make sure the fan cowl door hinge is aligned with the pylon hinge fitting.
(3) Install the hinge bolts (10) and the washers (15) in the sequence that follows: Forward, center, and rear. The bolt heads must point forward.
D. Remove the thread protectors from the hinge bolts (10).
Subtask 71-13-11-420-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL E. Installation of the bolts and nuts
(1) Install the washers (20) and the nuts (25) on the hinge bolts (10).
(2) Tighten the nuts finger tight and install new AIPC 71-13-11-01-010 COTTER PINS (05).
Subtask 71-13-11-869-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the washers (20) and the nuts (25) on the hinge bolts (10).
(2) Tighten the nuts finger tight and install new AIPC 71-13-11-01-010 COTTER PINS (05).
F. Check Electrical bonding.
(1) Make sure that the resistance value (Ohmic) between the fan cowl door hinge and the pylon is correct (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
Subtask 71-13-11-080-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the resistance value (Ohmic) between the fan cowl door hinge and the pylon is correct (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-869-002).
G. Removal of the Tooling
(1) Remove the RSE1113 SLING-FAN COWL from the universal attach pads.
(2) Remove the universal attach pads from the fan cowl door.
Subtask 71-13-11-420-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the RSE1113 SLING-FAN COWL from the universal attach pads.
(2) Remove the universal attach pads from the fan cowl door.
H. Install the filler plugs in the hoist points on the fan cowl door.
Subtask 71-13-11-210-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL I. Visual Inspection
(1) Inspect the door clearance and the tightness of the latch assembly (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-800-040).
(2) Examine the clearance between the fire detector support rail and the fan cowl door 6 o'clock land, as follows.
Subtask 71-13-11-010-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Inspect the door clearance and the tightness of the latch assembly (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-800-040).
(2) Examine the clearance between the fire detector support rail and the fan cowl door 6 o'clock land, as follows.
J. Open the right hand fan cowl door (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
448AR
Subtask 71-13-11-410-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
448AR
K. Close the left hand fan cowl door (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL
Subtask 71-13-11-210-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL
L. Examine the clearance between the fire detector support rail and the left hand fan cowl 6 o'clock land. The clearance should be a minimum of 0.12 in. (3.05 mm)
Subtask 71-13-11-010-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL M. Open the left hand fan cowl door (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL
Subtask 71-13-11-410-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL
N. Close the right hand fan cowl door (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
448AR
Subtask 71-13-11-210-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
448AR
O. Examine the clearance between the fire detector support rail and the right hand fan cowl 6 o'clock land. The clearance should be a minimum of 0.12 in. (3.05 mm)
Subtask 71-13-11-820-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 71-13-11-210-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Q. Do a detailed visual inspection of the fan cowl doors to check for mismatch at the air intake cowl (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-11-210-040).
5. Close-upSubtask 71-13-11-410-054-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 fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-040):
(3) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(4) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(5) Remove the access platform(s).
(6) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-040):
(3) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(4) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(5) Remove the access platform(s).
(6) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
Fan Cowl Door