Installation of the Gearbox Breather Tube [PW11]
TASK 79-23-49-400-802-A
Installation of the Gearbox Breather Tube
Use this procedure to install the gearbox breather tube.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Expendable Parts
E. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 79-23-49-941-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 79-23-49-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 03:42:03 UTC
Installation of the Gearbox Breather Tube
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE AND THE ADJACENT COMPONENTS AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE OIL AND THE ADJACENT COMPONENTS CAN STAY HOT FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the JobUse this procedure to install the gearbox breather tube.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.P05-395) | beeswax |
| (Material No.P05-396) | Paraffin wax blend (PMC 9462) |
| (Material No.P06-054) | Antigalling Compound |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | SEAL | EIPC 79-23-49-03-010 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-00-00-860-833-A | Procedure to Prevent Engine Motoring |
| TASK 71-13-00-010-802-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-802-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-805-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-805-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-802-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-802-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors |
Subtask 79-23-49-941-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that you did the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833).
Subtask 79-23-49-010-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that you did the procedure to prevent engine motoring
(Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-860-833).
B. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL, 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL, 448AR
Subtask 79-23-49-040-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the fan cowl doors are open (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
437AL, 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
447AL, 448AR
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
Subtask 79-23-49-010-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 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 maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-805). D. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the thrust reverser cowl-doors are open (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL, 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL, 462AR
4. Procedure(1) Make sure that the thrust reverser cowl-doors are open (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL, 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL, 462AR
CAUTION:
WIPE CLEAN ALL PARTS AND TOOLS AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE UNWANTED DEBRIS AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
Subtask 79-23-49-420-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL A. Installation of the Gearbox Breather Tube
(1) Removal of the protection covers
(2) Install the gearbox breather tube (LB60) (1) to the main gearbox as follows:
(a) ApplyP05-396 Paraffin wax blend (PMC 9462) or beeswax (Material No.P05-395) to the new EIPC 79-23-49-03-010 SEAL (7).
(b) Attach the seal (7) to the main gearbox.
(c) Apply Antigalling Compound (Material No.P06-054) to the threads of the eight bolts (4), (5) and (9).
(e) Attach bracket (8) to the main gearbox and clamp with the three bolts (9) and bolt (5) finger-tight.
(f) Install the metering plug (2) to the tube (LD60).
(g) Connect the breather tube (LB60) (1) to the tube (LD60) as follows:
.
2 Loosen the B-nut to zero.
3 TORQUE the B-nut again to between 225 and 200 lbf.in (2.54 and 2.26 m.daN )
.
.
(h) TORQUE the two bolts (4) and the three bolts (9) to between 100 and 90 lbf.in (1.13 and 1.02 m.daN )
.
(i) TORQUE the three bolts (5) to between 44 and 38 lbf.in (0.50 and 0.43 m.daN )
.
(3) Examine the assembly for foreign objects, damage and correct assembly.
5. Close-up(1) Removal of the protection covers
CAUTION:
REMOVE THE PROTECTION COVERS FROM THE OPENINGS AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
(a) Make sure that you remove all the necessary COVER - PROTECTION to prevent damage to the engine. (2) Install the gearbox breather tube (LB60) (1) to the main gearbox as follows:
(a) Apply
(b) Attach the seal (7) to the main gearbox.
(c) Apply Antigalling Compound (Material No.P06-054) to the threads of the eight bolts (4), (5) and (9).
NOTE: For new or refurbished bolts or nuts with baked-on lubricant, do not do the wet application.
(d) Attach the clamp (3) and two clamps (6) to the breather tube (LB60) (1) and brackets with the two bolts (5) and two bolts (4) finger-tight. (e) Attach bracket (8) to the main gearbox and clamp with the three bolts (9) and bolt (5) finger-tight.
(f) Install the metering plug (2) to the tube (LD60).
(g) Connect the breather tube (LB60) (1) to the tube (LD60) as follows:
CAUTION:
USE A SECOND WRENCH TO HOLD THE MATING PARTS WHEN YOU LOOSEN OR TIGHTEN THE TUBE OR HOSE NUTS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS CAUTION, YOU CAN TWIST OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TUBES OR HOSES.
1 TORQUE the B-nut to between 225 and 200 lbf.in (2.54 and 2.26 m.daN )
. 2 Loosen the B-nut to zero.
3 TORQUE the B-nut again to between 225 and 200 lbf.in (2.54 and 2.26 m.daN )
. NOTE: Do not loosen the B-nut.
4 TORQUE the B-nut again to between 225 and 200 lbf.in (2.54 and 2.26 m.daN )
. (h) TORQUE the two bolts (4) and the three bolts (9) to between 100 and 90 lbf.in (1.13 and 1.02 m.daN )
. (i) TORQUE the three bolts (5) to between 44 and 38 lbf.in (0.50 and 0.43 m.daN )
. (3) Examine the assembly for foreign objects, damage and correct assembly.
Subtask 79-23-49-410-050-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 cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 79-23-49-440-051-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 cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-802):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
461AL 462AR
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-805).
Subtask 79-23-49-410-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Installation of the Gearbox Breather Tube