Visual Inspection of the Strut 5 [CFML]
TASK 72-24-03-210-802-A
Visual Inspection of the Strut 5
This procedure gives the criteria for the visual inspection of the strut 5 RH pad, the strut 5 LH pad, the strut 5 outer fitting, the strut 5 RH fairing and the strut 5 LH fairing.
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 72-24-03-941-056-A
Subtask 72-24-03-210-051-A
Subtask 72-24-03-410-059-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:52:45 UTC
Visual Inspection of the Strut 5
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE PARTS AFTER THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. USE APPLICABLE THERMAL GLOVES. THE ENGINE PARTS CAN STAY HOT FOR ONE HOUR AFTER SHUTDOWN AND CAN BURN YOU.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the JobThis procedure gives the criteria for the visual inspection of the strut 5 RH pad, the strut 5 LH pad, the strut 5 outer fitting, the strut 5 RH fairing and the strut 5 LH fairing.
NOTE: The inspection criteria below are applicable after the removal of the high metal.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for standard tools, equipment and consumable materials.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-803-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-803-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 72-24-03-300-802-A | Strut 5 Fairing Support and Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) Strut 5 Pads - Replacement of the Bonded Seal |
| TASK 72-24-03-300-805-A | Blending of the Struts Pads |
| TASK 72-24-03-300-806-A | Right Hand (RH) and Left Hand (LH) Strut 5 Fairings - Blending |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-809-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-809-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-806-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-806-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors |
Subtask 72-24-03-941-056-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 72-24-03-010-062-A (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
- The ENG/MODE selector switch
- The ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
Subtask 72-24-03-040-056-A (1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
Subtask 72-24-03-010-063-A WARNING:
YOU MUST DEACTIVATE THE THRUST REVERSER BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON OR AROUND IT. IF YOU DO NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE AN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
(1) Do the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-809). D. Get Access
(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR.
4. Procedure(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR.
Subtask 72-24-03-210-051-A
A. Visual Inspection of the Strut 5 RH Pad (1), the Strut 5 LH Pad (2), the Strut 5 Outer Fitting (3), the Strut 5 RH Fairing (4), the Strut 5 LH Fairing (5) and the Strut 5 Fairing Support (13):
5. Close-up| INSPECT/CHECK | MAXIMUM SERVICEABLE LIMITS | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Visual inspection of all the areas of the strut 5 RH pad (1): | | |
| A.Fretting, erosion, wear |
| |
| B.Nicks, scratches, dents | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| C.Cracks | Not serviceable. | |
| 2.Visual inspection of the area Q of the strut 5 RH pad (1): | | |
| A.Dents | Any number, not more than 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| B.Nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| 3.Visual inspection of the area R of the strut 5 RH pad (1): | | |
| A.Dents, nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| 4.Visual inspection of the replaceable nuts (8) and inserts (11) of the strut 5 RH pad (1): | | |
| A.Missing | Not serviceable. | |
| B.Looseness | Not serviceable. | |
| C.Deviation | Not serviceable. | |
| 5.Visual examination of the seal (7) of the strut 5 RH pad (1): | | |
| A.Missing fully or not | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| B.Disbonded | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| C.Break, crack, scratch, color change | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| D.Bubbles | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| E.Permanent strain, excessive strain | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| 6.Visual inspection of all the areas of the strut 5 LH pad (2): | | |
| A.Fretting, erosion, wear |
| |
| B.Nicks, scratches, dents | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| C.Cracks | Not serviceable. | |
| 7.Visual inspection of the area S of the strut 5 LH pad (2): | | |
| A.Dents | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| B.Nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| 8.Visual inspection of the area T of the strut 5 LH pad (2): | | |
| A.Dents, nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-805). |
| 9.Visual examination of the replaceable nuts (10) and inserts (12) of the strut 5 LH pad (2): | | |
| A.Missing | Not serviceable. | |
| B.Looseness | Not serviceable. | |
| C.Deviation | Not serviceable. | |
| 10.Visual examination of the seal (9) of the strut 5 LH pad (2): | | |
| A.Missing fully or not | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| B.Disbonded | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| C.Break, crack, scratch, color change | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| D.Bubbles | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| E.Permanent strain, excessive strain | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| 11.Visual inspection of all the areas of the strut 5 outer fitting (3): | | |
| A.Fretting, erosion, wear | Not serviceable. | |
| 12.Visual inspection of the area D of the strut 5 outer fitting (3): | | |
| A.Dents | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth. | |
| 13.Visual inspection of the area C of the strut 5 outer fitting (3): | | |
| A.Dents | Not serviceable. | |
| 14.Visual inspection of the area E of the strut 5 outer fitting (3): | | |
| A.Nicks, scratches, cracks | Not serviceable. | |
| 15.Visual inspection of the area F of the strut 5 outer fitting (3): | | |
| A.Nicks, scratches, cracks | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth. | |
| 16.Visual inspection of the replaceable and floating nuts (6) of the strut 5 outer fitting (3): | | |
| A.Missing | Not serviceable. | |
| B.Looseness | Not serviceable. | |
| C.Deviation | Not serviceable. | |
| 17.Visual examination of all the areas of the strut 5 RH fairing (4): | | |
| A.Fretting, erosion, wear | Not serviceable. | |
| 18.Visual examination of the area G of the strut 5 RH fairing (4): | | |
| A.Grinding aspect | Any amount. | |
| B.Dents | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| C.Nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| 19.Visual examination of the area H of the strut 5 RH fairing (4): | | |
| A.Grinding aspect | Any amount. | |
| B.Dents, nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| 20.Visual examination of the area K of the strut 5 RH fairing (4): | | |
| A.Grinding aspect | Any amount. | |
| B.Nicks, scratches, dents | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| C.Cracks | Not serviceable. | |
| 21.Visual examination of the area J of the strut 5 RH fairing (4): | | |
| A.Grinding aspect | Any amount. | |
| B.Nicks, scratches | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| C.Cracks | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth. | |
| D.Dents | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| 22.Visual examination of all the areas of the strut 5 LH fairing (5): | | |
| A.Fretting, erosion, wear | Not serviceable. | |
| 23.Visual examination of the area L of the strut 5 LH fairing (5): | | |
| A.Dents | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| B.Nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| 24.Visual examination of the area M of the strut 5 LH fairing (5): | | |
| A.Grinding aspect | Any amount. | |
| B.Dents, nicks and scratches | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| 25.Visual examination of the area P of the strut 5 LH fairing (5): | | |
| A.Grinding aspect | Any amount. | |
| B.Nicks, scratches, dents | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| C.Cracks | Not serviceable. | |
| 26.Visual examination of the area N of the strut 5 LH fairing (5): | | |
| A.Grinding aspect | Any amount. | |
| B.Nicks, scratches | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| C.Cracks | Any number up to 0.023 in. (0.6 mm) in depth. | |
| D.Dents | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-806). |
| 27.Visual examination of all areas of the strut 5 fairing support (13): | | |
| A.Fretting, erosion or wear | Not serviceable. | |
| 28.Visual examination of area U of the strut 5 fairing support (13): | | |
| A.Dents | Permitted if not more than 0.023 in. (0.58 mm) in depth. | |
| 29.Visual examination of area V of the strut 5 fairing support (13): | | |
| A.Dents | Not serviceable. | |
| 30.Visual examination of area W of the strut 5 fairing support (13): | | |
| A.Nicks, scratches or cracks | Not serviceable. | |
| 31.Visual examination of area X of the strut 5 fairing support (13): | | |
| A.Nicks, scratches or cracks | Not serviceable. | |
| 32.Visual examination of replaceable nuts (16) of the strut 5 fairing support (13): | | |
| A.Missing | Not serviceable. | |
| B.Looseness | Not serviceable. | |
| C.Damage | Not serviceable. | |
| 33.Visual examination of seals (14) and (15) of the strut 5 fairing support (13): | | |
| A.Missing fully or not | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| B.Disbonded | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| C.Break, crack, scratch, color change | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| D.Bubbles | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
| E.Permanent strain, excessive strain | Not serviceable | See repair (Ref. AMM TASK 72-24-03-300-802). |
Subtask 72-24-03-410-059-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 72-24-03-440-055-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-809).
Subtask 72-24-03-410-060-A
Strut 5 RH Pad