General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Links [PW11]
TASK 78-32-00-210-806-A
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Links
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 78-32-00-941-084-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-00-410-099-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:32:09 UTC
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Links
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.
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.
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 |
| 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 | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR | |
| 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 78-32-00-860-802-A | Manual Extension of the Thrust-Reverser Translating Sleeves |
| TASK 78-32-00-860-803-A | Manual Retraction of the Thrust-Reverser Translating Sleeves |
| TASK 78-32-32-000-801-A | Removal of the Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Links |
| TASK 78-32-32-400-801-A | Installation of the Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Links |
Subtask 78-32-00-941-084-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 78-32-00-010-101-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 78-32-00-040-077-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 Maintenance
Subtask 78-32-00-010-104-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 maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-805). D. Manually extend the thrust-reverser translating sleeves sufficiently to gain access to the drag links (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-860-802).
(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
4. Procedure(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
CAUTION:
WIPE CLEAN ALL PARTS AND TOOLS AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE UNWANTED DEBRIS AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
Subtask 78-32-00-210-075-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL A. General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Links
(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) Clean the surfaces of the drag links and attaching hardware with a clean lint-free cotton cloth (Material No.PU1-0001) andPU2-0001 alcohol, isopropyl . Remove the alcohol with a clean lint-free cotton cloth (Material No.PU1-0001) before the alcohol becomes dry.
(3) Examine the blocker door drag links.
(a) Look for cracks, holes, punctures, gouges, corrosion and other damage.
(b) If you find damage, replace the damaged part (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-400-801) or contact UTAS for disposition.
(4) Examine the T-bolt and cap on the drag link fitting on the inner fixed structure. Examine the bolt, washers and nut on the blocker door end of the drag link.
(a) Look for cracks, gouges, wear, corrosion, missing parts or other damage.
(b) If you find damage, replace the damaged or missing part (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-400-801).
(5) Examine the bearings on the drag links.
(a) Look for dents, wear, corrosion, scratches, cracks, gouges, liner migration or other damage.
(b) If you find damage, replace the drag link (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-400-801) 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) Clean the surfaces of the drag links and attaching hardware with a clean lint-free cotton cloth (Material No.PU1-0001) and
(3) Examine the blocker door drag links.
(a) Look for cracks, holes, punctures, gouges, corrosion and other damage.
(b) If you find damage, replace the damaged part (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-400-801) or contact UTAS for disposition.
(4) Examine the T-bolt and cap on the drag link fitting on the inner fixed structure. Examine the bolt, washers and nut on the blocker door end of the drag link.
(a) Look for cracks, gouges, wear, corrosion, missing parts or other damage.
(b) If you find damage, replace the damaged or missing part (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-400-801).
(5) Examine the bearings on the drag links.
(a) Look for dents, wear, corrosion, scratches, cracks, gouges, liner migration or other damage.
(b) If you find damage, replace the drag link (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-000-801) and (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-32-400-801) or contact UTAS for disposition.
Subtask 78-32-00-410-099-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) Manually retract the thrust-reverser translating sleeves (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-860-803).
Subtask 78-32-00-440-072-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Manually retract the thrust-reverser translating sleeves (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-860-803).
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).
Subtask 78-32-00-410-096-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Links PRE SB GRAA320NEO-A-78-30 -0012-00001-930A-D