DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FDetailed Inspection of Thrust Reverser V-Blades [PW11]
TASK 78-32-00-200-802-A
Detailed Inspection of Thrust Reverser V-Blades
Refer to the MPD TASK: 783216-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF THRUST REVERSER, FWD VEE BLADE.
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 78-32-00-941-072-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-00-410-090-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:32:05 UTC
Detailed Inspection of Thrust Reverser V-Blades
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 DO WORK ON THE ENGINE AND THE ADJACENT COMPONENTS AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE OIL AND THE ADJACENT COMPONENTS CAN STAY HOT FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 783216-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF THRUST REVERSER, FWD VEE BLADE.
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 | 1 | FLASHLIGHT |
| No specific | 1 | MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.PU1-0001) | lint-free cotton cloth |
| (Material No.PU2-0001) | alcohol, isopropyl |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-00-00-860-833-A | Procedure to Prevent Engine Motoring |
| TASK 71-13-00-010-802-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-802-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| 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 |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-802-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-802-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors |
Thrust Reverser Forward V-Blades - Detailed Visual InspectionSubtask 78-32-00-941-072-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Do the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833)
Subtask 78-32-00-010-090-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833)
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR
Subtask 78-32-00-040-073-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser for Ground Maintenance
Subtask 78-32-00-010-095-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) Do the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-805). D. Get Access
(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR
(2) If necessary put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
Subtask 78-32-00-110-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR
(2) If necessary put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
E. Cleaning of V-Blades
PU2-0001 alcohol, isopropyl
(2) Remove thePU2-0001 alcohol, isopropyl
4. ProcedureWARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
(1) Clean the surfaces of the upper V-blades, the middle V-blades, the lower V-blades and the attachment hardware on the left and right thrust reverser with a clean lint-free cotton cloth (Material No.PU1-0001) and the (2) Remove the
CAUTION:
WIPE CLEAN ALL PARTS AND TOOLS AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE UNWANTED DEBRIS AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
Subtask 78-32-00-210-071-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL A. Visual Inspection of the V-blades
(1) Do not discard a part until you are sure there are no repairs available. If you reject a part and no repair is available, contact United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) for disposition.
(2) Use the FLASHLIGHT and MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X and examine the upper V-blades and the lower V-blades on the left and right thrust reverser.
(a) Look for dents, wear, corrosion, scratches, cracks, gouges or other damage.
(b) Make sure that you examine the inner and outer surfaces of the upper and lower V-blades.
(c) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(3) Use the FLASHLIGHT and MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X and examine the middle V-blades on the left and right thrust reverser.
(a) Look for dents, wear, corrosion, scratches, cracks, gouges, or other damage.
(b) Make sure you examine the inner and outer surfaces of the middle V-blades.
(c) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(4) Examine the pins, bolts, collars and nuts as follows:
(a) Use the FLASHLIGHT and MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X and examine the the pins, bolts, collars and nuts.
1 Look for cracks, gouges, wear, corrosion, missing parts, or other damage.
2 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(b) Make sure that the pins, collars and nuts are correctly attached.
1 If one is not correctly attached, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
5. Close-up(1) Do not discard a part until you are sure there are no repairs available. If you reject a part and no repair is available, contact United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) for disposition.
(2) Use the FLASHLIGHT and MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X and examine the upper V-blades and the lower V-blades on the left and right thrust reverser.
(a) Look for dents, wear, corrosion, scratches, cracks, gouges or other damage.
(b) Make sure that you examine the inner and outer surfaces of the upper and lower V-blades.
(c) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(3) Use the FLASHLIGHT and MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X and examine the middle V-blades on the left and right thrust reverser.
(a) Look for dents, wear, corrosion, scratches, cracks, gouges, or other damage.
(b) Make sure you examine the inner and outer surfaces of the middle V-blades.
(c) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(4) Examine the pins, bolts, collars and nuts as follows:
(a) Use the FLASHLIGHT and MAGNIFYING GLASS POWER 10X and examine the the pins, bolts, collars and nuts.
1 Look for cracks, gouges, wear, corrosion, missing parts, or other damage.
2 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(b) Make sure that the pins, collars and nuts are correctly attached.
1 If one is not correctly attached, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
Subtask 78-32-00-410-090-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.
(2) If necessary remove the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE.
(3) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 78-32-00-440-068-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) If necessary remove the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE.
(3) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR
B. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance
(1) Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).
Subtask 78-32-00-410-089-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).
C. 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 71-13-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(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 71-13-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL 448AR
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).