Repair of the Stainless Steel Braid [CFML]
TASK 73-21-60-300-801-A
Repair of the Stainless Steel Braid
1. Reason for the Job
This repair procedure gives instructions for the application of stainless steel wire for protection of the harness outer stainless steel braid.
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 73-21-60-941-083-A
Subtask 73-21-60-410-078-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:05:40 UTC
Repair of the Stainless Steel Braid
1. Reason for the Job
This repair procedure gives instructions for the application of stainless steel wire for protection of the harness outer stainless steel braid.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for standard tools and equipment.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.CP1041) | isopropyl alcohol |
| (Material No.CP2628) | 3M-363 tape |
| (Material No.CP2674) | lint-free cloth |
| No specific | stainless steel wire MS20995C15 |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 210 | CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD |
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-803-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-803-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-809-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-809-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-806-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-806-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors |
Subtask 73-21-60-941-083-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 73-21-60-010-099-A (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
- The ENG/MODE selector switch
- The ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
Subtask 73-21-60-040-063-A (1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
Subtask 73-21-60-010-100-A 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 ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-809). D. Get Access
(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 73-21-60-990-050-A (1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
E. Applicable Parts
(1) The subsequent table gives a list of the part numbers that are applicable to this repair. All part numbers are applicable to all paragraphs unless specified differently.
Table 801 - Applicable Parts
4. Procedure(1) The subsequent table gives a list of the part numbers that are applicable to this repair. All part numbers are applicable to all paragraphs unless specified differently.
Table 801 - Applicable Parts
| Part Number | Service Bulletin | CSN | Designation | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 362-086-204-0 | 72-0001 | (08-210,73-21-60) | Harness HJ8A | LEAP 1A |
WARNING:
REFER TO THE PRODUCT LABEL AND THE MANUFACTURER'S (MATERIAL) SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON THE HAZARDS, STORAGE, SAFE HANDLING AND CORRECT USE OF CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS.
Subtask 73-21-60-220-050-A A. Dimensional Information
Table 802 - Dimensional Information
Subtask 73-21-60-010-101-A NOTE: Dimensions are given in millimeters with inches in parentheses.
Table 802 - Dimensional Information
| Description | Minimum In-Process Dimension | Maximum In-Process Dimension | Minimum Finish Dimension | Maximum Finish Dimension | Reference Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIM. A (Defective area) | - | - | - | 30 mm (1.18 in.) | - |
| DIM. B (Tape width) | - | - | - | 50 mm (1.97 in.) | - |
| DIM. D (Angle defective area) | - | - | - | 90 degrees | - |
| DIM. X (Stainless steel wire) | - | - | 50 mm (1.97 in.) | - | - |
B. Loosen the clamps as required until the area to repair is clear.
Subtask 73-21-60-220-051-A C. Do a visual inspection of the area to repair.
Subtask 73-21-60-220-052-A NOTE: This repair only applies to harness branches in stainless steel.
D. Do a dimensional inspection of the area to repair:
(1) You cannot use this repair procedure if:
Subtask 73-21-60-110-050-A (1) You cannot use this repair procedure if:
- The length of the area to repair is more than 30 mm (1.18 in.) (DIM. A)
, or - The distance between the area to repair and the nearest repaired area is less than 50 mm (1.97 in.), or
- The defective area angle is more than 90 degrees (DIM. D).
E. Clean the external sleeve in and around the area to repair with lint-free cloth (Material No.CP2674) made moist with isopropyl alcohol (Material No.CP1041) .
Subtask 73-21-60-220-053-A F. Examine the area before the repair as follows:
(1) Remove all material on the area before the repair.
Subtask 73-21-60-350-050-A (1) Remove all material on the area before the repair.
NOTE: Degradation of the copper braid is not permitted.
G. Wind the 3M-363 tape (Material No.CP2628) (model 50 mm (2 in.) wide) as follows:
(1) Make a minimum of two turns with the 3M-363 tape (Material No.CP2628) .
(2) Center the 3M-363 tape (Material No.CP2628) on the defective area.
Subtask 73-21-60-350-051-A (1) Make a minimum of two turns with the 3M-363 tape (Material No.CP2628) .
(2) Center the 3M-363 tape (Material No.CP2628) on the defective area.
H. Apply the stainless steel wire MS20995C15 as follows:
(1) Hold the wire along the length of the beginning of the worn area from the left.
(2) Start at the opposite end and apply the wire tightly and equally over the outer sheath to put the cover on the repair area.
(3) Keep the short end of the loop and make sure that you can see it, when approximately two thirds of the wound wire length is completed.
(4) Continue to wind the wire to complete the remaining distance shown as 1/3 DIM. X.
(5) Put wire "1" into the loop after the final turn.
(6) Pull the loop end "3" until the wire at "1" goes under the wound wire.
(7) Cut the wire ends "2" and "3" flush.
Subtask 73-21-60-350-052-A (1) Hold the wire along the length of the beginning of the worn area from the left.
(2) Start at the opposite end and apply the wire tightly and equally over the outer sheath to put the cover on the repair area.
(3) Keep the short end of the loop and make sure that you can see it, when approximately two thirds of the wound wire length is completed.
(4) Continue to wind the wire to complete the remaining distance shown as 1/3 DIM. X.
(5) Put wire "1" into the loop after the final turn.
(6) Pull the loop end "3" until the wire at "1" goes under the wound wire.
(7) Cut the wire ends "2" and "3" flush.
I. Do a visual inspection of the repaired area:
(1) A bad wire wind-up is not permitted. If necessary, do the repair again.
Subtask 73-21-60-410-077-A (1) A bad wire wind-up is not permitted. If necessary, do the repair again.
J. Put the harness back on its supports.
5. Close-upSubtask 73-21-60-410-078-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 73-21-60-440-057-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-809).
Subtask 73-21-60-410-079-A
Maximum Defective Area