W DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320F

Closing of the Thrust Reverser (T/R) Cowl Doors Hold Open Rod (HOR) Missing [CFML]


TASK 78-36-00-440-812-A
Closing of the Thrust Reverser (T/R) Cowl Doors Hold Open Rod (HOR) Missing


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 Job
CDL 78-07
Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod
To close the thrust reverser half-doors, if the thrust reverser cowl HOR is missing.
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
AR
WARNING NOTICE(S)
 B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL, 438AR
FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL, 448AR
 C. Referenced Information
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 78-36-00-410-806-A
Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 78-36-00-941-074-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) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) are in position to tell persons not to operate:
  • The ENG/MODE selector switch
  • The ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
   (2) On the ENG section of maintenance panel 50VU:
     (a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
     (b) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 78-36-00-010-130-A
B. Get Access
   (1) Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open (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 78-36-00-040-086-A
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
WARNING: 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) Make sure that you did the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for nacelle maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-807).
4. Procedure
Subtask 78-36-00-410-118-A
A. Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors with Hold Open Rod (HOR) Missing
WARNING: DO NOT DO MAINTENANCE IN THE CORE AREA WITHOUT THE THRUST REVERSER HOR. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR.
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806).
   (3) If installed, remove the thrust reverser cowl-doors HOR and reinstall it from where you removed it.
5. Close-up
Subtask 78-36-00-440-073-A
A. Do the Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after nacelle Maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-807).
Subtask 78-36-00-410-119-A
B. Close Access
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (2) Close the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-803):
     (a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
     (b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
   (3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
[Rev.10 from 2021] 2026.04.01 13:13:45 UTC