Removal of the Hold Open Rod (HOR) [CFML]

TASK 78-36-42-000-802-A
Removal of the Hold Open Rod (HOR)

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
Self explanatory
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 78-30-00-040-807-A	Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Nacelle Maintenance (ICU)
Hold Open Rod (HOR)

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 78-36-42-941-062-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:

The ENG/MODE selector switch, and
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) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).

Subtask 78-36-42-010-073-A

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 78-36-42-040-063-A

C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground 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) Do the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-807).

4. Procedure
Subtask 78-36-42-020-053-A

A. Removal of the Hold Open Rod (HOR)

NOTE: 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) Disconnect the HOR (1) from the storage bracket (3) on the forward frame.
(a) Pull the HOR end ring (2) to disconnect it from the storage bracket (3).
(b) Turn the HOR (1) with your hand towards the outside of the engine in order to make space for tools.
(2) Disconnect the HOR (1) from the pivot bracket (9) on the forward frame.

WARNING: USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL A COTTER PIN. EACH TIME YOU REMOVE A COTTER PIN DURING THE TASK, DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. A LOOSE COTTER PIN CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE YOU BLIND.

(a) Remove and discard the cotter pin (4).
(b) Remove the nut (5) and washer (6).
(c) Remove the screw (7) and bush (8).
(d) Remove the HOR (1) from the pivot bracket (9).

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