Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod (HOR) Bracket [CFML]
TASK 78-36-00-040-814-A
Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod (HOR) Bracket
CDL 78-42
Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod Fitting
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 78-36-00-941-077-A
Subtask 78-36-00-020-062-A
Subtask 78-36-00-410-122-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:36:53 UTC
Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod (HOR) Bracket
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE PARTS AFTER THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. USE APPLICABLE THERMAL GLOVES. THE ENGINE PARTS CAN STAY HOT FOR ONE HOUR AFTER SHUTDOWN AND CAN BURN YOU.
1. Reason for the JobCDL 78-42
Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod Fitting
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-803-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-803-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-807-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Nacelle Maintenance (ICU) |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-807-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Nacelle Maintenance (ICU) |
| TASK 78-36-00-040-812-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser (T/R) Cowl Doors Hold Open Rod (HOR) Missing |
| TASK 78-36-00-440-812-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser (T/R) Cowl Doors Hold Open Rod (HOR) Missing |
| TASK 78-36-42-000-802-A | Removal of the Hold Open Rod (HOR) |
Subtask 78-36-00-941-077-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 78-36-00-010-133-A (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
- The ENG/MODE selector switch, and
- The ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
Subtask 78-36-00-040-089-A (1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Nacelle Maintenance
4. ProcedureWARNING:
YOU MUST DEACTIVATE THE THRUST REVERSER BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON OR AROUND IT. IF YOU DO NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE AN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
(1) Do the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-807). Subtask 78-36-00-020-062-A
A. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser HOR Bracket
(2) If maintenance task must be performed:
(a) Open the thrust reverser cowl door with HOR missing (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-040-812).
(b) Close the thrust reverser cowl door with HOR missing (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-440-812).
5. Close-upNOTE: This procedure is given for the HOR on the left thrust reverser. It is also applicable to the HOR on the right thrust reverser.
(1) Remove the thrust reverser HOR (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-42-000-802). (2) If maintenance task must be performed:
(a) Open the thrust reverser cowl door with HOR missing (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-040-812).
(b) Close the thrust reverser cowl door with HOR missing (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-440-812).
Subtask 78-36-00-410-122-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
Subtask 78-36-00-440-078-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser after nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-807).
Subtask 78-36-00-410-123-A
Deactivation/Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod (HOR) Bracket