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Installation of the Upper Swivel Joints [CFMB]


TASK 78-31-49-400-003-B
Installation of the Upper Swivel Joints


WARNING: WEAR A FACE SHIELD WHICH IS RESISTANT TO HIGH PRESSURE JETS WHEN YOU WORK ON PRESSURIZED SYSTEMS.
WARNING: DO NOT GET THE FLUID ON YOUR SKIN OR IN YOUR EYES. IF YOU DO:
  • FLUSH IT AWAY WITH CLEAN WATER
  • GET MEDICAL AID.
CAUTION: USE TWO WRENCHES TO REMOVE OR INSTALL THE TUBE COUPLING NUTS:
  • ONE WRENCH TO HOLD THE UNION, AND
  • ONE TO LOOSEN OR TIGHTEN THE COUPLING NUT.
THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE PARTS.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THERE IS NO UNWANTED MATERIAL IN THE PORTS AND ORIFICES OR DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
CAUTION: YOU MUST INSTALL HYDRAULIC TUBES WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID AS LUBRICANT.
FIN: 1000EM1 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 1000EM2 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
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
COVER - PROTECTION
No specific
AR
WARNING NOTICE(S)
No specific
Torque wrench: range to between 30 and 27 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.31 m.daN ) T
No specific
Torque wrench: range to between 150 and 130 lbf.in (1.70 and 1.47 m.daN ) T
No specific
Torque wrench: range to between 260 and 235 lbf.in (2.94 and 2.66 m.daN ) T
No specific
Torque wrench: range to between 300 and 260 lbf.in (3.39 and 2.94 m.daN ) T
No specific
Torque wrench: range to between 410 and 370 lbf.in (4.63 and 4.18 m.daN ) T
 B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.CP2245)
finish paint EA4 blue 5991
 C. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL, 438AR
FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL, 448AR
 D. Expendable Parts
FIG.ITEM
DESIGNATION
IPC-CSN
10
PACKING
AIPC 78-31-49-01-220
20
PACKING
AIPC 78-31-49-01-260
 E. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 71-13-00-010-040-B
Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 71-13-00-410-040-B
Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 78-30-00-081-041-B
Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance
TASK 78-30-00-481-041-B
Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 78-31-49-860-098-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).
   (3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) is in position.
Subtask 78-31-49-010-154-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040)
   (1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
   (2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
Subtask 78-31-49-040-143-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
C. Make sure that the thrust reverser is unserviceable (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-481-041).
4. Procedure
Subtask 78-31-49-420-089-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Upper Swivel Joint:
   (1) Installation of the Upper Rod Swivel Joint
     (a) Remove the protective covers from the pipe ends.
     (b) Lubricate the AIPC 78-31-49-01-260 PACKING (20) with thrust reverser hydraulic fluid.
     (c) Install the packing (20) on the fixed end of the rod swivel joint.
     (d) Install the swivel joint onto the rod supply junction pipe.
     (e) TORQUE the swivel joint to between 300 and 260 lbf.in (3.39 and 2.94 m.daN )
T.
     (f) Connect the upper rod supply hose to the swivel joint.
     (g) TORQUE the coupling nut to between 150 and 130 lbf.in (1.70 and 1.47 m.daN )
T.
NOTE: Apply a witness line of finish paint EA4 blue 5991 (Material No.CP2245) on all nuts and connections after they are torqued.
   (2) Installation of the Upper Head Swivel Joint
     (a) Remove the COVER - PROTECTION from the pipe ends.
     (b) Lubricate the AIPC 78-31-49-01-220 PACKING (10) with thrust reverser hydraulic fluid.
     (c) Install the packing (10) on the fixed end of the head swivel joint.
     (d) Install the swivel joint onto the head supply junction pipe.
     (e) TORQUE the swivel joint to between 410 and 370 lbf.in (4.63 and 4.18 m.daN )
T.
     (f) Connect the upper head supply hose to the swivel joint.
     (g) TORQUE the coupling nut to between 260 and 235 lbf.in (2.94 and 2.66 m.daN )
T.
NOTE: Apply a witness line of finish paint EA4 blue 5991 (Material No.CP2245) on all nuts and connections after they are torqued.
   (3) Attach the upper head shield to the middle hydraulic line bracket with the bolts. TORQUE the bolts to between 30 and 27 lbf.in (0.34 and 0.31 m.daN ) T.
5. Close-up
Subtask 78-31-49-440-094-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-31-49-410-106-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. 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 71-13-00-410-040):
     (a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
     (b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
   (3) Remove the access platform(s).
   (4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
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