Adjustment of the Thrust Reverser Half Forward Hold-Open Rod [IAE]

TASK 78-32-51-820-010-A
Adjustment of the Thrust Reverser Half Forward Hold-Open Rod

ZONE: 400
FIN: 1000EM1 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 1000EM2 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

1. Reason for the Job
This procedure supplies the information to adjust the length of the thrust reverser half forward hold-open rod. Adjustment of the hold-open rod should be necessary only during initial installation of the rod, or if the adjustment has been disturbed.
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
400	POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS
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
Thrust Reverser Half Hold-Open Rod

3. Job Set-up

WARNING: DO THIS PROCEDURE CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER HALF CAN CLOSE FAST AND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS BETWEEN THE THRUST REVERSER HALF AND THE ENGINE.

Subtask 78-32-51-941-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on 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 78-32-51-010-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

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) - ADJUSTABLE in position.

Subtask 78-32-51-040-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Deactivate the thrust reverser.

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).

Subtask 78-32-51-010-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Open the thrust reverser halves (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010)
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR.
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR.

4. Procedure
Subtask 78-32-51-820-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Adjust the Forward Hold-Open Rod
(1) Close the hydraulic hand-pump valve and operate the hand pump to remove the load from the hold-open rods.
(2) Loosen the locknut (1) on the forward rod (6) and turn the threaded part of the rod with a wrench at the wrench flats (4) to adjust the length of the rod.
(3) Hook the hold-open rod (3) to the hold-open rod fitting (2). Make sure the hold-open rod fully engages in the fitting.
(4) With the two hold-open rods engaged, open the hand pump valve to let the thrust reverser half close slowly until the hold-open rods hold the weight of the thrust reverser half.
(5) Adjust the length of the forward hold-open rod until the rod starts to take the weight of the thrust reverser half, then lengthen the rod by two full turns.
(6) Make sure that the rod threads can be seen in the thread engagement witness hole (5).
(7) Tighten the locknut (1).
(8) Close the hand pump valve and operate the hand pump until the thrust reverser half reaches the fully open position.
(9) Open the hand pump valve to let the thrust reverser half close slowly until the hold-open rods hold the weight of the thrust reverser half.

5. Close-up
Subtask 78-32-51-410-051-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 78-32-51-440-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

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

Subtask 78-32-51-410-050-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 access platform(s).
(3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).

Subtask 78-32-51-710-052-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 03:29:04 UTC