DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FGeneral Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeves [PW11]
TASK 78-32-00-210-819-A
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeves
Self explanatory
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 78-32-00-941-096-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-00-210-093-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-00-410-120-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:32:22 UTC
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeves
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.
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 |
| 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 78-32-00-210-808-A | General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust Reverser Blocker Doors |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Left Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeve - General Visual InspectionSubtask 78-32-00-941-096-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 78-32-00-010-125-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
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
Subtask 78-32-00-040-089-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
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser for Ground Maintenance
Subtask 78-32-00-010-126-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.
4. Procedure(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.
Subtask 78-32-00-210-093-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. General Visual Inspection of the Left Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeve
(a) Examine the translating sleeve outer panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
1 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) for disposition.
(b) Examine the upper and lower actuator access panel on the translating sleeve.
1 Look for cracks, holes, punctures, wear and corrosion.
2 Look for damaged or missing bolts.
3 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(c) Examine the translating sleeve inner panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
1 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(d) Examine the blocker door drag links on the translating sleeve. Look for cracks, nicks, gouges, security of attachment, and other damage. 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.
(e) Examine the blocker doors on the translating sleeve (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-210-808).
Subtask 78-32-00-210-094-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL CAUTION:
WIPE CLEAN ALL PARTS AND TOOLS AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE UNWANTED DEBRIS AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
(1) Visually examine the left thrust reverser translating sleeve. (a) Examine the translating sleeve outer panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
1 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) for disposition.
(b) Examine the upper and lower actuator access panel on the translating sleeve.
1 Look for cracks, holes, punctures, wear and corrosion.
2 Look for damaged or missing bolts.
3 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(c) Examine the translating sleeve inner panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
1 If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(d) Examine the blocker door drag links on the translating sleeve. Look for cracks, nicks, gouges, security of attachment, and other damage. 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.
(e) Examine the blocker doors on the translating sleeve (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-210-808).
B. Visually examine the right thrust reverser translating sleeve
(1) Examine the translating sleeve outer panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
(a) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(2) Examine the upper and lower actuator access panel on the translating sleeve.
(a) Look for cracks, holes, punctures, wear and corrosion.
(b) Look for damaged or missing bolts.
(c) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(3) Examine the translating sleeve inner panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
(a) 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 blocker door drag links on the translating sleeve. Look for cracks, nicks, gouges, security of attachment, and other damage. 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.
(5) Examine the blocker doors on the translating sleeve (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-210-808).
5. Close-up(1) Examine the translating sleeve outer panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
(a) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(2) Examine the upper and lower actuator access panel on the translating sleeve.
(a) Look for cracks, holes, punctures, wear and corrosion.
(b) Look for damaged or missing bolts.
(c) If you find damage, refer to the Structural Repair Manual for allowable damage limits and repair procedures or contact UTAS for disposition.
(3) Examine the translating sleeve inner panel for cracks, holes, punctures, delamination and loose or missing rivets.
(a) 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 blocker door drag links on the translating sleeve. Look for cracks, nicks, gouges, security of attachment, and other damage. 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.
(5) Examine the blocker doors on the translating sleeve (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-210-808).
Subtask 78-32-00-410-120-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. 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) 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 78-32-00-440-084-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) 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
(1) Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).
Subtask 78-32-00-410-121-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).