DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FGeneral Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust-Reverser Latch Paint [PW11]
TASK 78-32-35-210-801-A
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust-Reverser Latch Paint
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Work Zones and Access Panels
B. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 78-32-35-941-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-35-410-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:33:06 UTC
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Thrust-Reverser Latch Paint
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.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Work Zones and Access Panels
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL | |
| 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 78-32-00-300-803-A | Repair of the Thrust Reverser Latch-Paint |
| 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 LatchesSubtask 78-32-35-941-055-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 78-32-35-010-057-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 78-32-35-040-055-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 Nacelle Maintenance
Subtask 78-32-35-010-058-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 nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-805). D. Get Access
(1) Open the left thrust reverser cowl-door (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL
4. Procedure(1) Open the left thrust reverser cowl-door (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL
CAUTION:
WIPE CLEAN ALL PARTS AND TOOLS AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE UNWANTED DEBRIS AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
Subtask 78-32-35-210-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL A. GVI of the Thrust-Reverser Latch Paint
(1) Do a GVI of the paint on the thrust reverser latches.
(a) Examine the paint on latch 1A, latch 1B, latch 2, latch 3, latch 4 and latch 5 handles of the left thrust-reverser door.
1 If you find damage, repair the paint as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-300-803).
(b) Examine the paint on the bifurcation latch handle.
1 If you find damage, repair the paint as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-300-803).
5. Close-up(1) Do a GVI of the paint on the thrust reverser latches.
(a) Examine the paint on latch 1A, latch 1B, latch 2, latch 3, latch 4 and latch 5 handles of the left thrust-reverser door.
1 If you find damage, repair the paint as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-300-803).
(b) Examine the paint on the bifurcation latch handle.
1 If you find damage, repair the paint as necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-300-803).
Subtask 78-32-35-410-055-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) Close the left thrust reverser cowl-door (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL
Subtask 78-32-35-440-054-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 left thrust reverser cowl-door (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL
B. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Nacelle Maintenance
(1) Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).
Subtask 78-32-35-410-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).