Removal of the Fuel Filter Element [PW11]

TASK 73-11-06-000-801-A
Removal of the Fuel Filter Element

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

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM IS SHUT OFF BEFORE DOING THIS PROCEDURE. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS WARNING, INJURY CAN OCCUR.

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

ZONE: 400
FIN: 2010EM1 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 2010EM2 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	1	BAG - PLASTIC
No specific	1	CONTAINER 20L (5 USGAL)
No specific	AR	COVER - PROTECTION
No specific	1	FLASHLIGHT
No specific	AR	SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER

B. Consumable Materials

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
(Material No.P05-005)	lint-free cotton cloth

C. 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

D. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 31-60-00-860-001-A	EIS Start Procedure
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 78-30-00-040-805-A	Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance
TASK 78-36-00-010-802-A	Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors
Fuel Filter Element - Bowl and Element

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 73-11-06-941-050-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 73-11-06-860-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Do the EIS start procedure (ECAM display units only) (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(2) Make sure that on the SD ENG fuel page, the LP valve is shown closed.

Subtask 73-11-06-865-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):

PANEL	DESIGNATION	FIN	LOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FOR FIN: 4020KM1 (POWER PLANTDEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
49VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT1/ENG1	1QG	A08
121VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT2/ENG1	3QG	M25
FOR FIN: 4020KM2 (POWER PLANTDEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
49VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT1/ENG2	2QG	A09
121VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT2/ENG2	4QG	M26

Subtask 73-11-06-010-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. 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 73-11-06-040-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

E. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System 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 73-11-06-010-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

F. Get Access
(1) Open the right thrust-reverser cowl-door (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 73-11-06-020-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Removal of the Fuel Element

WARNING: DO NOT GET FUEL IN YOUR MOUTH, EYES OR ON YOUR SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE THE FUMES FROM THE FUEL. KEEP THE FUEL AWAY FROM SPARKS, FLAME AND HEAT. FUEL IS POISONOUS AND FLAMMABLE, WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: YOU MUST NOT LET ENGINE FUEL OR OIL FALL ON THE ENGINE. UNWANTED FUEL OR OIL MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY WITH A CLEAN LINT-FREE CLOTH. THE FUEL OR OIL CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE PROTECTION AND TO SOME PARTS.

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

(1) Find the fuel filter housing attached to the fuel manifold on the top of the main gearbox at the 4 o'clock position.
(2) Remove the fuel filter element (3) from the fuel manifold as follows:
(a) Put the CONTAINER 20L (5 USGAL) below the fuel filter bowl (2).
(b) Push the ratchet lever on the fuel filter housing to the open position.

NOTE: The ratchet lever will remain in the open position.

(c) Turn and remove the fuel filter bowl (2).
(d) Remove the fuel filter element (3) from the fuel filter housing.
(e) Remove and discard the packing (1) from the fuel filter housing.
(f) Put the fuel filter element (3) in the BAG - PLASTIC.
(g) Examine the inside of the fuel filter housing and the fuel filter bowl (2) to make sure that no detail seals of the fuel filter element (3) are stuck inside.
(h) Use the FLASHLIGHT to examine inside the fuel filter housing for any solid contamination.
1 If you see any contamination, collect it in a piece of clean lint-free cotton cloth (Material No.P05-005) .
2 Put the lint-free cotton cloth (Material No.P05-005) with the contamination in the BAG - PLASTIC with the fuel filter element (3).
(3) If necessary, send the fuel filter element (3) to the shop for analysis as follows:
(a) Make a record of the aircraft tail number, engine serial number and date.
(b) Send the fuel filter element (3) to the shop for analysis.
(4) Installation of the protection covers:

CAUTION: INSTALL PROTECTION COVERS ON ALL THE OPENINGS IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

(a) Make sure that you install the COVER - PROTECTION as necessary to prevent damage to the engine.

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