Inspection of the Fuel Filter Element for Contamination [PW11]

TASK 73-11-00-281-801-A
Inspection of the Fuel Filter Element for Contamination

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE AND THE ADJACENT COMPONENTS AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE OIL AND THE ADJACENT COMPONENTS CAN STAY HOT FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, INJURY CAN OCCUR.

ZONE: 400

1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
400	POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS
FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL, 438AR, 452AR
FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL, 448AR, 462AR

B. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 71-00-00-860-833-A	Procedure to Prevent Engine Motoring
TASK 71-13-00-010-802-A	Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 71-13-00-410-802-A	Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 73-11-00-210-805-A	General Visual Inspection of the Fuel Distribution System for Contamination
TASK 73-11-06-000-801-A	Removal of the Fuel Filter Element
TASK 73-11-06-400-801-A	Installation of the Fuel Filter Element
TASK 78-30-00-040-805-A	Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance
TASK 78-30-00-440-805-A	Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance
TASK 78-36-00-010-802-A	Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors
TASK 78-36-00-410-802-A	Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 73-11-00-941-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Safety Precautions
(1) Do the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833)

Subtask 73-11-00-010-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR.

Subtask 73-11-00-040-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser for Maintenance

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 maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-805).

Subtask 73-11-00-010-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Get Access
(1) Open the right thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
462AR.

4. Procedure
Subtask 73-11-00-281-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Inspection of the Fuel Filter Element for Contamination

CAUTION: WIPE CLEAN ALL PARTS AND TOOLS AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE UNWANTED DEBRIS AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

(1) Remove the fuel filter element (Ref. AMM TASK 73-11-06-000-801).
(2) Visually inspect the fuel filter element for signs of damage or a large quantity of contamination.
(3) If you see any contamination, collect it in a piece of clean Lint-Free Cotton Cloth (P05-005) and put it in the bag with the filter.
(a) Make a record of the aircraft tail number, engine serial number, and date
(b) Send the filter to the shop for analysis.
(4) If the filter is damaged or has large quantities of contamination, visually inspect the fuel distribution system for contamination (Ref. AMM TASK 73-11-00-210-805).

NOTE: Large quantities of contamination can be an indication of problems which could need more troubleshooting.

(5) If the fuel filter element does not have contamination or damage, install the fuel filter element (Ref. AMM TASK 73-11-06-400-801).
(6) Examine the assembly for foreign objects, damage and correct assembly.

5. Close-up
Subtask 73-11-00-410-050-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 right thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
462AR.

Subtask 73-11-00-440-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).

Subtask 73-11-00-410-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Close Access
(1) Close the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).

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