Detailed Inspection of the Thrust Reverser Primary and Secondary Sliders [CFML]
TASK 78-32-00-220-802-A
Detailed Inspection of the Thrust Reverser Primary and Secondary Sliders
Refer to the MPD TASK: 783223-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE THRUST REVERSER PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SLIDERS.
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 78-32-00-941-112-A
Subtask 78-32-00-210-108-A
Subtask 78-32-00-410-151-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:35:40 UTC
Detailed Inspection of the Thrust Reverser Primary and Secondary Sliders
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE PARTS AFTER THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. USE APPLICABLE THERMAL GLOVES. THE ENGINE PARTS CAN STAY HOT FOR ONE HOUR AFTER SHUTDOWN AND CAN BURN YOU.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 783223-01
DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE THRUST REVERSER PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SLIDERS.
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 | LIGHT SOURCE - INSPECTION |
| No specific | 1 | MIRROR - INSPECTION, FLEXIBLE |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-803-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-803-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-807-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Nacelle Maintenance (ICU) |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-807-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Nacelle Maintenance (ICU) |
| TASK 78-32-50-010-801-A | Manually Deploy the Translating Cowl |
| TASK 78-32-50-410-801-A | Manually Stow the Translating Cowl |
| TASK 78-32-51-210-803-A | General Visual Inspection of the Beams Track Liners and Transcowl Sliders |
Subtask 78-32-00-941-112-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 78-32-00-010-162-A (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
- The ENG/MODE selector switch
- The ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
Subtask 78-32-00-040-111-A (1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position.
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
Subtask 78-32-00-010-163-A 4. ProcedureWARNING:
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 nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-807). Subtask 78-32-00-210-108-A
A. Detailed Inspection of the Translating Cowl Upper and Lower Primary and Secondary Sliders
(2) Examine the aft segments of the upper primary sliders (3) and lower primary sliders (4) that you can see for:
5. Close-upNOTE: You can use a LIGHT SOURCE - INSPECTION and a MIRROR - INSPECTION, FLEXIBLE to perform this inspection.
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position when you inspect the upper primary and secondary sliders. (2) Examine the aft segments of the upper primary sliders (3) and lower primary sliders (4) that you can see for:
- Corrosion
- Cracks
- Wear
- Loose, missing or damaged fasteners.
- Corrosion
- Cracks
- Loose or missing Teflon wear strips on the upper secondary sliders (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-51-210-803)
- Wear on the lower secondary slider.
Subtask 78-32-00-410-151-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Manually stow the translating cowl (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-50-410-801):
Subtask 78-32-00-440-103-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Manually stow the translating cowl (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-50-410-801):
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-807).
Subtask 78-32-00-410-152-A
Detailed Inspection of the Translating Cowl Upper and Lower Primary and Secondary Sliders