DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the VSV Actuating Levers [IAE]
TASK 75-32-42-400-010-B
Installation of the VSV Actuating Levers
1. Reason for the Job
This task is for A5 basic (non SelectOne) engines and A5 SelectOne retrofit engines, which have not SBE 72-0564 incorporated.
The installation procedure given here is for the installation of one or some of the VSV actuating levers.
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 75-32-42-860-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 75-32-42-420-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 75-32-42-410-066-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:12:03 UTC
Installation of the VSV Actuating Levers
1. Reason for the Job
This task is for A5 basic (non SelectOne) engines and A5 SelectOne retrofit engines, which have not SBE 72-0564 incorporated.
The installation procedure given here is for the installation of one or some of the VSV actuating levers.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 105 and 85 lbf.in (1.19 and 0.96 m.daN )  |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 70-23-11-911-013-A | General Torque Tightening Techniques |
| TASK 71-13-00-010-010-A | Opening of the Fan Cowls 437AL(447AL),438AR(448AR) |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-010-A | Closing of the Fan Cowls 437AL(447AL),438AR(448AR) |
| TASK 74-11-38-400-010-A | Installation of the Ignition Exciter |
| TASK 75-24-52-400-010-A | Installation of the High Pressure Turbine/Low Pressure Turbine (HPT/LPT) Valve Actuator |
| TASK 75-31-42-400-010-B | Installation of the Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) Bleed-Master Actuator |
| TASK 75-31-43-400-010-B | Installation of the Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) Bleed-Slave Actuator |
| TASK 75-32-41-400-010-A | Installation of the Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator |
| TASK 75-32-41-400-010-A-01 | Installation of the Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator (SBE 75-0122, Type G4000VSVA Series) |
| TASK 75-32-42-200-010-B | Inspection of the VSV Mechanism |
| TASK 75-32-42-400-012-B | Installation of the VSV System Crankshaft Assembly |
| TASK 75-32-42-400-012-B-01 | Installation of the VSV System Crankshaft Assembly |
| TASK 75-32-42-400-013-B | Check the Installation of the VSV Unison Ring Connectors - SBE 72-0400 |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-012-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-012-A | Re-activation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-32-00-010-010-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
| TASK 78-32-00-410-010-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
VSV Actuating LeversSubtask 75-32-42-860-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 75-32-42-010-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Make sure that the thrust reverser doors are open: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 75-32-42-040-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Make sure that the thrust reverser doors are open: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR
C. Make sure that the thrust reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) is deactivated: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-012)
4. ProcedureSubtask 75-32-42-420-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Install the Variable Stator Vane (VSV) actuating levers:
(1) For the Variable Inlet Guide Vane (VIGV):
(a) For PRE SB 72-0486, refer to Step B.
(b) For POST SB 72-0486, refer to Step C.
(2) For stages 3, 4 and 5, refer to Step B.
Subtask 75-32-42-410-063-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) For the Variable Inlet Guide Vane (VIGV):
(a) For PRE SB 72-0486, refer to Step B.
(b) For POST SB 72-0486, refer to Step C.
(2) For stages 3, 4 and 5, refer to Step B.
B. Installation of the Stage 3, 4 and 5 VSV Actuating Lever(s) Including PRE SB 72-0486 VIGV Actuating Lever(s)
(1) Make sure that the spacers (3) or (9) are in position on the vane spindle.
(2) Put the actuating lever (2) or (8) into position on the vane spindle.
(3) Install the nut (1) or (7).
(4) TORQUE the nut (1) or (7) to between 105 and 85 lbf.in (1.19 and 0.96 m.daN ) (Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013).
(5) If other parts were removed during removal, continue to Step D.
Subtask 75-32-42-410-118-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the spacers (3) or (9) are in position on the vane spindle.
(2) Put the actuating lever (2) or (8) into position on the vane spindle.
(3) Install the nut (1) or (7).
(4) TORQUE the nut (1) or (7) to between 105 and 85 lbf.in (1.19 and 0.96 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013). (5) If other parts were removed during removal, continue to Step D.
C. Installation of the VIGV actuating lever(s) POST SB 72-0486
(1) Make sure that the spacers (3) are in position on the vane spindle.
(2) Put the actuating lever (2) into position on the vane spindle.
(3) Install the bolt (1).
(4) TORQUE the bolt (1) to between 105 and 85 lbf.in (1.19 and 0.96 m.daN ) (Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013).
(5) If other parts were removed during the removal, continue to Step D.
Subtask 75-32-42-410-119-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the spacers (3) are in position on the vane spindle.
(2) Put the actuating lever (2) into position on the vane spindle.
(3) Install the bolt (1).
(4) TORQUE the bolt (1) to between 105 and 85 lbf.in (1.19 and 0.96 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013). (5) If other parts were removed during the removal, continue to Step D.
D. Installation of the unison ring connector, if removed.
(1) Put the connector (4) into position on the unison ring.
(2) Install the four dowels (5).
(3) Install the four bolts (6).
(4) TORQUE the bolts (6) to between 105 and 85 lbf.in (1.19 and 0.96 m.daN ) (Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013).
Subtask 75-32-42-200-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the connector (4) into position on the unison ring.
(2) Install the four dowels (5).
(3) Install the four bolts (6).
(4) TORQUE the bolts (6) to between 105 and 85 lbf.in (1.19 and 0.96 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013). E. Check the installation of the left and right hand unison ring connectors SBE 72-0400
(1) Do this check after each time the connectors are installed (Ref. AMM TASK 75-32-42-400-013).
Subtask 75-32-42-410-064-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-32-42-410-065-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-32-42-410-068-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-32-42-410-069-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-32-42-410-070-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-32-42-410-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-32-42-220-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 5. Close-up(1) Do this check after each time the connectors are installed (Ref. AMM TASK 75-32-42-400-013).
Subtask 75-32-42-410-066-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.
(a) Close the thrust reverser halves (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010):
(b) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR.
(c) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.
Subtask 75-32-42-440-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 75-32-42-410-076-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(a) Close the thrust reverser halves (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010):
(b) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR.
(c) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.