DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Thrust Reverser Hinge Access Panels [PW11]
TASK 78-30-06-400-801-A
Installation of the Thrust Reverser Hinge Access Panels
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 78-30-06-941-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-30-06-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-30-06-440-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:30:51 UTC
Installation of the Thrust Reverser Hinge Access Panels
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:
WEAR APPLICABLE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHEN YOU DO THIS TASK. BEFORE YOU USE PPE, READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ITS USE. THESE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER, YOUR EMPLOYER AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. YOU CAN GET INJURED IF YOU DO NOT USE PPE. GET INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOUR EMPLOYER ON WHICH PPE IS NECESSARY.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )  |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.PU4-0002) | epoxy primer, fluid resistant |
| (Material No.PU4-0002D) | base primer |
| (Material No.PU4-0004A) | curing solution, epoxy primer |
| (Material No.PU4-0005) | thinner |
| (Material No.PU4-0008) | thinner |
| (Material No.PU4-0009) | curing solution |
| (Material No.PU5-0005) | anti-seize compound |
| (Material No.PU5-0005A) | anti-seize compound |
| (Material No.PU5-0005B) | anti-seize compound |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| 451DL, 451EL, 452DR, 452ER, 461DL, 461EL, 462DR, 462ER |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-00-00-860-833-A | Procedure to Prevent Engine Motoring |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-805-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-805-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance |
Thrust Reverser Hinge Access Panels, LH, Engine 1Subtask 78-30-06-941-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that you did the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833).
Subtask 78-30-06-040-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that you did the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833).
B. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance
Subtask 78-30-06-010-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 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) Make sure that you did the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-805). C. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position.
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position.
Subtask 78-30-06-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Hinge Access Panels
(2) Install the hinge access panels (1) and (4) on the left thrust reverser, engine 1 as follow:
(a) Mix thePU4-0002 epoxy primer, fluid resistant PU4-0004A curing solution, epoxy primer
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (3).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 451EL (4) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 451EL (4) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 451EL (4) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (3). Apply the mixture created in step (2)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (3).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (3) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
(g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (2).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 451DL (1) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 451DL (1) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 451DL (1) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (2). Apply the mixture created in step (2)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (2).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (2) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
(3) Install the hinge access panels (12) and (14) on the right thrust reverser, engine 1 as follow:
(a) Mix thePU4-0002 epoxy primer, fluid resistant PU4-0004A curing solution, epoxy primer
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (11).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 452ER (12) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 452ER (12) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 452ER (12) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (11). Apply the mixture created in step (3)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (11).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (11) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
(g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (13).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 452DR (14) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 452DR (14) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 452DR (14) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (13). Apply the mixture created in step (3)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (13).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (13) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
(4) Install the hinge access panels (21) and (24) on the left thrust reverser, engine 2 as follow:
(a) Mix thePU4-0002 epoxy primer, fluid resistant PU4-0004A curing solution, epoxy primer
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (23).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 461EL (24) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 461EL (24) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 461EL (24) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (23). Apply the mixture created in step (4)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (23).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (23) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
(g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (22).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 461DL (21) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 461DL (21) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 461DL (21) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (22). Apply the mixture created in step (4)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (22).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (22) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
(5) Install the hinge access panels (32) and (34) on the right thrust reverser, engine 2 as follow:
(a) Mix thePU4-0002 epoxy primer, fluid resistant PU4-0004A curing solution, epoxy primer
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (31).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 462ER (32) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 462ER (32) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 462ER (32) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (31). Apply the mixture created in step (5)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (31).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (31) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
(g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (33).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 462DR (34) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 462DR (34) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 462DR (34) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (33). Apply the mixture created in step (5)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (33).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (33) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN ).
5. Close-upCAUTION:
WHEN YOU INSTALL THE HINGE ACCESS PANELS, MAKE SURE THAT YOU PUT THE INNER EDGE OF THE HINGE ACCESS PANEL BELOW THE PYLON FAIRING. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS CAUTION, DAMAGE TO THE HINGE ACCESS PANEL AND THE PYLON WILL OCCUR WHEN YOU OPEN THE THRUST REVERSER.
CAUTION:
WIPE CLEAN ALL PARTS AND TOOLS AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE UNWANTED DEBRIS AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
(1) Removal of the protection covers:CAUTION:
REMOVE THE PROTECTION COVERS FROM THE OPENINGS AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
(a) Make sure that you remove all the necessary COVER - PROTECTION to prevent damage to the engine. (2) Install the hinge access panels (1) and (4) on the left thrust reverser, engine 1 as follow:
(a) Mix the
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (3).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 451EL (4) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 451EL (4) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 451EL (4) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (3). Apply the mixture created in step (2)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (3).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (3) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. (g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (2).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 451DL (1) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 451DL (1) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 451DL (1) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (2). Apply the mixture created in step (2)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (2).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (2) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. (3) Install the hinge access panels (12) and (14) on the right thrust reverser, engine 1 as follow:
(a) Mix the
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (11).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 452ER (12) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 452ER (12) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 452ER (12) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (11). Apply the mixture created in step (3)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (11).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (11) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. (g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (13).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 452DR (14) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 452DR (14) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 452DR (14) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (13). Apply the mixture created in step (3)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (13).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (13) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. (4) Install the hinge access panels (21) and (24) on the left thrust reverser, engine 2 as follow:
(a) Mix the
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (23).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 461EL (24) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 461EL (24) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 461EL (24) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (23). Apply the mixture created in step (4)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (23).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (23) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. (g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (22).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 461DL (21) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 461DL (21) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 461DL (21) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (22). Apply the mixture created in step (4)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (22).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (22) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. (5) Install the hinge access panels (32) and (34) on the right thrust reverser, engine 2 as follow:
(a) Mix the
(b) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (31).
(c) Put the aft hinge access panel 462ER (32) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(d) Make sure that the inner edge of the aft hinge access panel 462ER (32) is below the pylon fairing.
(e) Install the aft hinge access panel 462ER (32) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (31). Apply the mixture created in step (5)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (31).
(f) TORQUE the bolts (31) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. (g) Apply a layer of the anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005A) or anti-seize compound (Material No.PU5-0005B) to the threads of the bolts (33).
(h) Put the forward hinge access panel 462DR (34) in the correct position on the thrust reverser hinge beam.
(i) Make sure that the inner edge of the forward hinge access panel 462DR (34) is below the pylon fairing.
(j) Install the forward hinge access panel 462DR (34) on the thrust reverser hinge beam with the 11 bolts (33). Apply the mixture created in step (5)(a) to the fastener holes to wet install the bolts (33).
(k) TORQUE the bolts (33) to between 30 and 26 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.29 m.daN )
. Subtask 78-30-06-440-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).
Subtask 78-30-06-942-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL B. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).