Visually Examine the Surface Damage on the Blocker Door Drag Link of the Left Thrust Reverser [IAE]
TASK 78-32-42-200-010-A
Visually Examine the Surface Damage on the Blocker Door Drag Link of the Left Thrust Reverser
1. Reason for the Job
This task gives the data for a visual inspection of the surface damage on the blocker door drag link of the left thrust reverser.
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 78-32-42-941-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-42-210-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-42-410-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:28:27 UTC
Visually Examine the Surface Damage on the Blocker Door Drag Link of the Left Thrust Reverser
1. Reason for the Job
This task gives the data for a visual inspection of the surface damage on the blocker door drag link of the left thrust reverser.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-010-A | Opening of the Fan Cowls 437AL(447AL),438AR(448AR) |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-010-A | Closing of the Fan Cowls 437AL(447AL),438AR(448AR) |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-012-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-012-A | Re-activation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-31-00-710-041-A | Operational Test of the Thrust Reverser System with the CFDS |
| TASK 78-31-00-710-041-A-02 | Operational test of the Thrust Reverser without the CFDS and Engine Running |
| TASK 78-32-00-010-010-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
| TASK 78-32-00-410-010-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
| TASK 78-32-00-860-010-A | Manual Extension of the Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeves |
| TASK 78-32-00-860-011-A | Manual Retraction of the Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeves |
| TASK 78-32-42-300-010-A | Blend Repair of the Left Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Drag Link Surface Damage - VRS2278 |
Subtask 78-32-42-941-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 78-32-42-010-060-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowls (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR.
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) in position.
Subtask 78-32-42-040-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Open the fan cowls (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR.
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) in position.
C. Deactivate the thrust reverser.
Subtask 78-32-42-010-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 78-32-42-010-062-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE THRUST REVERSER HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) IS DEACTIVATED BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON OR AROUND THE THRUST REVERSER. IF THE HCU IS NOT DEACTIVATED, THERE IS A RISK OF UNWANTED THRUST REVERSER OPERATION WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(1) Deactivate the thrust reverser hydraulic control unit (HCU) (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-012). E. Open the left thrust reverser half (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL.
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
4. Procedure(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL.
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
Subtask 78-32-42-210-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Examination:
(1) Examine the blocker door drag link.
(a) Abrasion/gouge (zones 1, 2, 3, and 4):
1 Less than 0.40 in. (10.1600 mm) long by 0.03 in. (0.7620 mm) wide by 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) deep in zones 1, 2, 3, 4, accept it.
2 Larger than 0.40 in. (10.1600 mm) long by 0.03 in. (0.7620 mm) wide and up to a maximum of 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) deep in zones 1, 2, 3 or 4, repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
3 If the abrasions/gouges is more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth in zone 4, reject it.
4 If the abrasions/gouges is more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth in zones 1, 2, or 3. Examine the abrasions/gouges which are more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth (zones 1, 2, and 3).
(2) Examine the abrasions/gouges which are more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth (zones 1, 2, and 3).
(a) Abrasion/gouge (zones 1, 2, and 3):
1 Remaining material thickness of between 0.165 in. (4.1910 mm) and 0.170 in. (4.3180 mm), repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
2 Remaining material thickness of less than 1_, reject it.
(b) Abrasion/gouge one side of link only (zone 2):
1 Maximum of 0.125 in. (3.1750 mm) deep. Not deeper than half the original material thickness, repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
2 Deeper than 1_, reject it.
(c) Abrasive/gouge one side of link only (zone 3):
1 Maximum of 0.125 in. (3.1750 mm) deep. Maximum blend depth of 0.127 in. (3.2258 mm) , repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
2 Deeper than 1_, reject it.
5. Close-up(1) Examine the blocker door drag link.
(a) Abrasion/gouge (zones 1, 2, 3, and 4):
1 Less than 0.40 in. (10.1600 mm) long by 0.03 in. (0.7620 mm) wide by 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) deep in zones 1, 2, 3, 4, accept it.
2 Larger than 0.40 in. (10.1600 mm) long by 0.03 in. (0.7620 mm) wide and up to a maximum of 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) deep in zones 1, 2, 3 or 4, repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
3 If the abrasions/gouges is more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth in zone 4, reject it.
4 If the abrasions/gouges is more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth in zones 1, 2, or 3. Examine the abrasions/gouges which are more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth (zones 1, 2, and 3).
(2) Examine the abrasions/gouges which are more than 0.020 in. (0.5080 mm) in depth (zones 1, 2, and 3).
(a) Abrasion/gouge (zones 1, 2, and 3):
1 Remaining material thickness of between 0.165 in. (4.1910 mm) and 0.170 in. (4.3180 mm), repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
2 Remaining material thickness of less than 1_, reject it.
(b) Abrasion/gouge one side of link only (zone 2):
1 Maximum of 0.125 in. (3.1750 mm) deep. Not deeper than half the original material thickness, repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
2 Deeper than 1_, reject it.
(c) Abrasive/gouge one side of link only (zone 3):
1 Maximum of 0.125 in. (3.1750 mm) deep. Maximum blend depth of 0.127 in. (3.2258 mm) , repair it (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-42-300-010).
2 Deeper than 1_, reject it.
Subtask 78-32-42-410-057-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 half (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL.
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
Subtask 78-32-42-410-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 78-32-42-440-054-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 78-32-42-410-059-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 half (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL.
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL.
D. Close Access
(1) Close the fan cowls (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR.
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
Subtask 78-32-42-710-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Close the fan cowls (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR.
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
E. Operational Test
(1) Do an operational test of the thrust reverser system (Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-00-710-041).
(1) Do an operational test of the thrust reverser system (Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-00-710-041).
NOTE: As an alternative procedure, you can do the operational test without the CFDS (Ref. AMM TASK 78-31-00-710-041).
Blocker Door Drag Link