DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FRemoval of the Actuation Ring Connecting Links [CFMB]
TASK 72-32-00-000-004-A
Removal of the Actuation Ring Connecting Links
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 72-32-00-941-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 72-32-00-020-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 13:00:06 UTC
Removal of the Actuation Ring Connecting Links
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
Replacement of the Actuation Ring Connecting LinksSubtask 72-32-00-941-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 72-32-00-010-062-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowls doors: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040)
(2) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(3) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(4) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
Subtask 72-32-00-040-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 72-32-00-010-063-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Open the fan cowls doors: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040)
(2) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(3) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(4) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
D. Open the thrust reverser doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.
4. Procedure(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.
Subtask 72-32-00-020-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Remove the connecting link.
(1) Disconnect the tie rod from the clevis of the defective connecting link as follows:
(b) Remove the D-head bolt.
(2) Cut and remove lockire, remove the bolts that hold the connecting link to the actuation ring.
(1) Disconnect the tie rod from the clevis of the defective connecting link as follows:
NOTE: Do not adjust the tie rod.
(a) Remove the nut. (b) Remove the D-head bolt.
(2) Cut and remove lockire, remove the bolts that hold the connecting link to the actuation ring.
NOTE: There is a locating pin at each end of the connecting link. The straight pin stays in the actuation ring segment. The pin with the head comes out with the connecting link.