Removal of the VBV System Main Flexible Shaft [CFMB]
TASK 75-31-30-000-002-A
Removal of the VBV System Main Flexible Shaft
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
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 75-31-30-941-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 75-31-30-020-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:10:40 UTC
Removal of the VBV System Main Flexible Shaft
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 75-31-30-200-002-A | Visual Inspection of the VBV Main Flexible Shaft and the VBV Inter-connecting Flexible Shafts |
| TASK 75-31-50-000-002-A | Removal of the Bleed Valve and Master Ballscrew Actuator Assembly |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
Subtask 75-31-30-941-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the 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 a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 75-31-30-010-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the 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 a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
Subtask 75-31-30-040-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-31-30-010-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Open the fan cowl doors: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
D. Open the thrust reverser cowl doors: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-040)
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.
4. Procedure(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.
Subtask 75-31-30-020-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Removal of the VBV system main flexible shaft
(2) Pull the main flexible shaft out of the fuel gear motor and stop mechanism assembly, through the protective boot.
(3) Do the visual inspection of the VBV main flexible shaft and of the inter-connecting flexible shafts (Ref. AMM TASK 75-31-30-200-002).
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PROTECTING BOOT (PRE CFM SB 75-0010) ON THE STOP MECHANISM. ONLY THE BLEED VALVE STOP MECHANISM WHICH INCLUDES PACKED SEALED BEARINGS DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTING BOOT (POST CFM SB 75-0010).
(1) Remove the bleed valve and master ballscrew actuator (Ref. AMM TASK 75-31-50-000-002). (2) Pull the main flexible shaft out of the fuel gear motor and stop mechanism assembly, through the protective boot.
(3) Do the visual inspection of the VBV main flexible shaft and of the inter-connecting flexible shafts (Ref. AMM TASK 75-31-30-200-002).
VBV System Main Flexible Shaft