Installation of the C-duct Hold-Open Rod [IAE]

TASK 78-32-50-400-010-A
Installation of the C-duct Hold-Open Rod

FIN: 1000EM1 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 1000EM2 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

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 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR
FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR

C. Referenced Information

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
Aft Hold-Open Rod Installation

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 78-32-50-860-050-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 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position.

Subtask 78-32-50-010-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open: (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Make sure that the thrust reverser doors are open: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR

Subtask 78-32-50-040-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Make sure that the thrust reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) is deactivated: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-012)

4. Procedure
Subtask 78-32-50-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Install the aft hold-open rod

Aft Hold-Open Rod Installation ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

(1) Put the spring washer (9) and the bushing (1) on the strut (8) of the hold-open rod (4).
(2) Install the strut, the spring washer, and the bushing in the bracket (7) of the C-duct.
(3) Install the washer (2) and the nut (3) which attach the hold-open rod (4) to the C-duct.
(4) Tighten the nut (3) until the gap between the face of the strut (8) and the bracket (7) is 0.063 in. (1.60 mm)
(5) Put the forward end of the hold-open rod (4) in to the clip assembly (5) on the C-duct.
(6) Close the latch (6).

5. Close-up
Subtask 78-32-50-410-050-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 thrust reverser halves (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010)
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR

Subtask 78-32-50-440-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Activate the thrust reverser HCU (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-012).

Subtask 78-32-50-410-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. 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 WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the access platform(s).

Subtask 78-32-50-710-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Operational Test
(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).

[Rev.10 from 2021] 2026.04.01 03:29:01 UTC