General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the FADEC System [PW11]
TASK 73-21-00-210-803-A
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the FADEC System
Use this procedure to do a visual inspection of the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system.
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 73-21-00-941-062-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 73-21-00-210-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 73-21-00-410-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:02:37 UTC
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the FADEC System
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:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the JobUse this procedure to do a visual inspection of the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 70-70-00-910-802-A | Installation of the Wiring Harnesses |
| 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 73-21-01-000-801-A | Removal of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) |
| TASK 73-21-01-400-801-A | Installation of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) |
| TASK 73-21-02-000-801-A | Removal of the Data Storage Unit |
| TASK 73-21-02-400-801-A | Installation of the Data Storage Unit |
| TASK 77-31-01-000-801-A | Removal of the Prognostics and Health Management Unit (PHMU) |
| TASK 77-31-01-400-801-A | Installation of the Prognostics and Health Management Unit (PHMU) |
Subtask 73-21-00-941-062-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 73-21-00-010-063-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833)
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.
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
4. Procedure(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.
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
Subtask 73-21-00-210-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the FADEC System:
(1) Do an inspection of the FADEC system components as follows:
Table 1 - FADEC Component Visual Inspection Limits
(2) Do an inspection of the electrical connectors at the ECC and the PHMU for secure installation as follows (Ref. AMM TASK 70-70-00-910-802):
(a) Make sure that the connector coupling nut is tight.
(b) Make sure that the backshell coupling nut is tight on the connector.
(c) Make sure that there is no movement of the harness in the backshell clamps and that the clamp screws are tight.
(d) Make sure that any harness braided shield that terminates on the backshell is tight in the clamp.
(3) Examine the assembly for foreign objects, damage and correct assembly.
5. Close-up(1) Do an inspection of the FADEC system components as follows:
Table 1 - FADEC Component Visual Inspection Limits
| EXAMINE | DAMAGE | DISPOSITION |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Engine Control (EEC) | Looseness | Not permitted. Tighten the bolts that attach the EEC (Ref. AMM TASK 73-21-01-400-801). |
| | Cracks in the EEC housing | Not permitted. Replace the EEC (Ref. AMM TASK 73-21-01-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 73-21-01-400-801). |
| | Loose connectors on the pressure sense hoses attached to the EEC | Not permitted. Tighten the B-nuts on the pressure sense hoses (Ref. AMM TASK 73-21-01-400-801). |
| | Loose electrical connectors | Not permitted. Tighten the electrical connectors (Ref. AMM TASK 73-21-01-400-801). |
| Data Storage Unit (DSU) | Looseness | Not permitted. Tighten the electrical connector (Ref. AMM TASK 70-70-00-910-802). |
| | Cracks in the DSU housing | Not permitted. Replace the DSU (Ref. AMM TASK 73-21-02-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 73-21-02-400-801). |
| Prognostics and Health Management Unit (PHMU) | Looseness | Not permitted. Tighten the bolts that attach the PHMU (Ref. AMM TASK 77-31-01-400-801). |
| | Cracks in the PHMU housing | Not permitted. Replace the PHMU (Ref. AMM TASK 77-31-01-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 77-31-01-400-801). |
| | Loose electrical connectors | Not permitted. Tighten the electrical connectors (Ref. AMM TASK 77-31-01-400-801). |
(a) Make sure that the connector coupling nut is tight.
(b) Make sure that the backshell coupling nut is tight on the connector.
(c) Make sure that there is no movement of the harness in the backshell clamps and that the clamp screws are tight.
(d) Make sure that any harness braided shield that terminates on the backshell is tight in the clamp.
(3) Examine the assembly for foreign objects, damage and correct assembly.
Subtask 73-21-00-410-059-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 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.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) 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.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the FADEC System