Installation of the Kicker Plate from the Blocker Door [CFMB]
TASK 78-32-41-400-004-A
Installation of the Kicker Plate from the Blocker Door
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Expendable Parts
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 78-32-41-860-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-41-420-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-41-440-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 78-32-41-410-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:26:06 UTC
Installation of the Kicker Plate from the Blocker Door
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| HIX3005 | 1 | SAFETY SLEEVE - PIVOTING DOOR ACTUATOR |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR | |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | NUTS | AIPC 78-32-41-01-280 |
| 40 | NUTS | AIPC 78-32-41-01-280 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-040-B | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
| TASK 78-32-41-080-001-A | Removal of the Safety Sleeve from Blocker Door Actuator |
| TASK 78-32-41-820-001-A | Alignment of the Blocker Door |
| TASK 78-32-41-860-002-A | Manual Stowing of the Blocker Door |
Subtask 78-32-41-860-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) is in position.
Subtask 78-32-41-010-066-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
(3) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) is in position.
B. Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
Subtask 78-32-41-040-065-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 4. Procedure(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
Subtask 78-32-41-420-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Kicker Plate on the Blocker Door
(2) Install the screws (30), (60), the washers (20), (50) and new AIPC 78-32-41-01-280 NUTS (10) and AIPC 78-32-41-01-280 NUTS (40).
(3) Torque the outer nut:
(b) Hold the driver and torque the outer nut until it breaks off.
(4) Remove the HIX3005 SAFETY SLEEVE - PIVOTING DOOR ACTUATOR from the blocker door actuator without making thrust reverser operational (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-41-080-001).
(5) Install the upper blocker door:
(6) Make sure that the blocker door is correctly aligned (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-41-820-001).
5. Close-upCAUTION:
DO NOT PUSH ON THE STOW SWITCH LEVER WHEN BLOCKER DOOR IS OPENED OR DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
(1) Install the Kicker Plate on the Blocker Door. (2) Install the screws (30), (60), the washers (20), (50) and new AIPC 78-32-41-01-280 NUTS (10) and AIPC 78-32-41-01-280 NUTS (40).
(3) Torque the outer nut:
CAUTION:
TAKE CARE NOT TO SCREW ON THE INNER NUT OR KICKER PLATE, DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
(a) Install an hexagonal driver of 2 mm (0.08 in.) into the threaded stem. (b) Hold the driver and torque the outer nut until it breaks off.
(4) Remove the HIX3005 SAFETY SLEEVE - PIVOTING DOOR ACTUATOR from the blocker door actuator without making thrust reverser operational (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-41-080-001).
(5) Install the upper blocker door:
CAUTION:
BLOCKER DOOR LATCH MUST BE OPENED WHEN YOU CLOSE THE BLOCKER DOOR OR DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
(a) Manually move the blocker door to the closed position (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-41-860-002). (6) Make sure that the blocker door is correctly aligned (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-41-820-001).
Subtask 78-32-41-440-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 78-32-41-410-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. 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 71-13-00-410-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-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 71-13-00-410-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
Blocker Door Kicker Plates