Installation of the C-Duct Auxiliary Latch Assembly [IAE]
TASK 78-32-52-400-010-A
Installation of the C-Duct Auxiliary Latch Assembly
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 78-32-52-860-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-52-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 78-32-52-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:29:05 UTC
Installation of the C-Duct Auxiliary Latch Assembly
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) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 70 and 50 lbf.in (0.79 and 0.57 m.daN ) ![]() |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COTTER PIN | AIPC 78-32-52-80-010 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 70-23-11-911-013-A | General Torque Tightening Techniques |
| TASK 70-40-11-911-014-A | Locking Devices General Information |
| 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 |
Subtask 78-32-52-860-050-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) is in position.
Subtask 78-32-52-010-052-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 2M (6 FT) is in position.
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 78-32-52-040-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (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
C. Make sure that the thrust reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) is deactivated: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-012)
4. ProcedureSubtask 78-32-52-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Install the C-duct auxiliary latch assembly
(1) Put the C-duct auxiliary latch assembly (6) in the C-duct bracket (4) and install the bolt (5), the washer (3) and the nut (2).
(2) TORQUE the nut to between 70 and 50 lbf.in (0.79 and 0.57 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013)
(3) Safety the nut with a new AIPC 78-32-52-80-010 COTTER PIN (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 70-40-11-911-014).
(4) Put the auxiliary latch assembly in to the retention clip (7).
5. Close-up(1) Put the C-duct auxiliary latch assembly (6) in the C-duct bracket (4) and install the bolt (5), the washer (3) and the nut (2).
(2) TORQUE the nut to between 70 and 50 lbf.in (0.79 and 0.57 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013)(3) Safety the nut with a new AIPC 78-32-52-80-010 COTTER PIN (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 70-40-11-911-014).
(4) Put the auxiliary latch assembly in to the retention clip (7).
Subtask 78-32-52-410-050-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 78-32-52-440-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 78-32-52-410-051-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 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
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.
(3) Remove the warning notices.
Subtask 78-32-52-710-050-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.
(3) Remove the warning notices.
D. 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).
C-Duct Auxiliary Latch Assembly