Removal of the Fuel Filter Element [IAE]

TASK 73-12-42-000-010-B
Removal of the Fuel Filter Element

WARNING: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET AIRCRAFT FUEL IN YOUR MOUTH OR IN YOUR EYES. IF YOU GET FUEL ON YOUR SKIN OR ON YOUR CLOTHES, FLUSH IT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. IF NECESSARY, GET MEDICAL HELP. AIRCRAFT FUEL IS POISONOUS.

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.

CAUTION: DO 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.

ZONE: 210
ZONE: 400
FIN: 2000EM1 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

1. Reason for the Job
This TASK is for V2500-A5 engines.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	1	CONTAINER 10 L(2 1/2 USGAL)
No specific	AR	COVER - PROTECTION
No specific	AR	SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
210	CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD
400	POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS
FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL, 438AR
FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL, 448AR

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 31-60-00-860-001-A	EIS Start Procedure
TASK 71-13-00-010-010-A	Opening of the Fan Cowls 437AL(447AL),438AR(448AR)
TASK 73-12-42-200-010-B	Visual Inspection of the Fuel Filter Element
Fuel Filter Element

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 73-12-42-941-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the "ENG/MASTER 1(2)" control switch is set to the "OFF" position.
(b) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Do the Electronic Instrument System (EIS) start procedure (upper ECAM Display Unit (DU) and lower ECAM DU only) (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(3) Make sure that, on the ENG fuel page, the LP valve is shown closed.
(4) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(5) On 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 the WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to energize the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) 1(2).

Subtask 73-12-42-865-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:

PANEL	DESIGNATION	FIN	LOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FOR FIN: 1000EM1 (ENGINE1)
49VU	ENGINE/1/HP FUEL SOV	1KC1	A01
FOR FIN: 1000EM2 (ENGINE2)
49VU	ENGINE/2/HP FUEL SOV	1KC2	A02

Subtask 73-12-42-865-055-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: 1000EM1 (ENGINE1)
49VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT1/ENG1	1QG	A08
121VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT2/ENG1	3QG	M25
FOR FIN: 1000EM2 (ENGINE2)
49VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT1/ENG2	2QG	A09
121VU	FUEL/LP VALVE/MOT2/ENG2	4QG	M26

Subtask 73-12-42-010-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Open the fan cowls (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR.
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.

4. Procedure
Subtask 73-12-42-680-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

CAUTION: DO NOT PUT FUEL THAT HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE ENGINE BACK IN TO THE FUEL SYSTEM.

A. Drain the Fuel

POST SBE 79-0086

(1) Drain the fuel from Fuel Cooled Oil Cooler (FCOC).
(a) Cut and discard the wire which safeties the fuel drain plug (6) to the fuel plug.

NOTE: Do not cut the wire which safeties the fuel plug to the cap assembly (8).

(b) Put the CONTAINER 10 L(2 1/2 USGAL) minimum capacity in position to catch the drained fuel.
(c) Remove the fuel drain plug (6) from the fuel plug and drain the fuel in the clean container.
(d) Remove and discard the sealing ring (5).

END OF POST SBE 79-0086

Subtask 73-12-42-020-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

CAUTION: DO NOT TAMPER WITH ANY OF THE SCREWS (QTY:6) THAT RETAIN THE FCOC ADAPTER AS THIS CAN CAUSE ADAPTER MISALIGNMENT AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

B. Removal of the Fuel Filter Element.

POST SBE 79-0086

(1) Remove the cap assembly (8) from the FCOC.
(a) Remove the twelve nuts (1) and the washers (2) which attach the cap assembly (8) to the flange of the FCOC. Take care to remove the nuts gradually and smoothly in a symmetrical sequence so a single nut is never subjected to the total spring force on the cap. This also ensures that the components move apart gradually and do not become damaged.
(b) Remove the cap assembly and discard the sealing ring (4).
(2) Remove the fuel filter element (3) from the FCOC.
(a) Do a visual inspection of the fuel filter element for signs of contamination (Ref. AMM TASK 73-12-42-200-010).
(b) Discard the fuel filter element (3).

END OF POST SBE 79-0086

Subtask 73-12-42-210-062-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Do an inspection of the cap assembly (8), FCOC mating faces, nuts (1), washers (2) and screws (9), paying particular attention to any contamination from debris.

POST SBE 79-0086

(1) Examine the cap assembly (8) mating face.
(a) If damaged, reject the FCOC.
(2) Examine the sealing ring location on the cap assembly (8).
(a) If damaged, reject the FCOC.
(3) Examine the FCOC mating face.
(a) If damaged, reject the FCOC.

END OF POST SBE 79-0086

Subtask 73-12-42-620-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Put the applicable COVER - PROTECTION on the opening of the FCOC.

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