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DESCRIPTION & OPERATION DESCRIPTION & OPERATION


GENERAL ...................................................................................................1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................1
COMPONENT DETAILS .........................................................................2 COMPONENT DETAILS .........................................................................2
COWL OPENING AND CLOSING .........................................................6 COWL OPENING AND CLOSING .........................................................6
THRUST REVERSER OPERATION.......................................................8 THRUST REVERSER OPERATION .......................................................8
Deploy....................................................................................................8 Deploy....................................................................................................8
Stow ......................................................................................................8 Stow ......................................................................................................8
Manual Operation .................................................................................10 Manual Operation .................................................................................10
Thrust Reverser Indication ....................................................................12 Thrust Reverser Indication ....................................................................12
Thrust Reverser Deactivation for Flight ...............................................14 Thrust Reverser Deactivation for Flight ...............................................14
Thrust Reverser Deactivation for Maintenance ....................................16 Thrust Reverser Deactivation for Maintenance ....................................16

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GENERAL The fan exhaust comes from the large GENERAL The fan exhaust comes from the large
The engine exhaust system collects and diameter single stage fan at The engine exhaust system collects and diameter single stage fan at
controls the flow of exhaust gases from the front of the engine. The fan produces controls the flow of exhaust gases from the front of the engine. The fan produces
the engine to provide the desired net thrust 78% of the forward thrust and the turbine the engine to provide the desired net thrust 78% of the forward thrust and the turbine
effect required (forward and reverse produces 22%. The high thrust from the effect required (forward and reverse produces 22%. The high thrust from the
thrust). fan is the result of moving a large mass of thrust). fan is the result of moving a large mass of
air at a lower velocity than the core engine air at a lower velocity than the core engine
The engine exhaust consists of the turbine which moves a small mass at a high veloc- The engine exhaust consists of the turbine which moves a small mass at a high veloc-
exhaust and the fan exhaust both exiting ity. exhaust and the fan exhaust both exiting ity.
coaxially aft, to produce thrust. The tur- coaxially aft, to produce thrust. The tur-
bine exhaust consists of the hot combus- In the reverse thrust configuration the fan bine exhaust consists of the hot combus- In the reverse thrust configuration the fan
tion gases from the core engine. exhaust is directed through cascade vanes tion gases from the core engine. exhaust is directed through cascade vanes
and at a slight angle forward to produce a and at a slight angle forward to produce a
reverse thrust effect. reverse thrust effect.

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COMPONENT DETAILS The hydraulic actuation system provides COMPONENT DETAILS The hydraulic actuation system provides
The fan exhaust thrust reverser provides power to deploy and stow the thrust The fan exhaust thrust reverser provides power to deploy and stow the thrust
the means to deflect the flow of the fan reversers from the respective left or right the means to deflect the flow of the fan reversers from the respective left or right
exhaust, producing reverse thrust. aircraft hydraulic system. An auto restow exhaust, producing reverse thrust. aircraft hydraulic system. An auto restow
circuit will pressurize the system during circuit will pressurize the system during
When deployed, the reverser redirects the the stow cycle and also in the event of an When deployed, the reverser redirects the the stow cycle and also in the event of an
fan exhaust forward through the cascades uncommanded reverser deployment. The fan exhaust forward through the cascades uncommanded reverser deployment. The
to produce reverse thrust. The thrust EEC provides the command interface to produce reverse thrust. The thrust EEC provides the command interface
reversers are controlled electrically by between the thrust lever and the direc- reversers are controlled electrically by between the thrust lever and the direc-
reverse thrust levers attached to the main tional control valve and also controls the reverse thrust levers attached to the main tional control valve and also controls the
thrust levers and indications of reverser interlock motor. A thrust reverser fault thrust levers and indications of reverser interlock motor. A thrust reverser fault
operation are provided in the flight com- system provides fault indication for Advi- operation are provided in the flight com- system provides fault indication for Advi-
partment on the EICAS display. The sory, Status and Maintenance Messages partment on the EICAS display. The sory, Status and Maintenance Messages
reversers are actuated by airplane hydrau- on the EICAS system. reversers are actuated by airplane hydrau- on the EICAS system.
lic pressure and are divided into 2 halves lic pressure and are divided into 2 halves
in a "C" duct arrangement. in a "C" duct arrangement.

The major components of the thrust The major components of the thrust
reverser system are: reverser system are:

A translating sleeve in each fan duct A translating sleeve in each fan duct
Cascade vanes Cascade vanes
Three hydraulic actuators for each Three hydraulic actuators for each
sleeve (1 locking, 2 non-locking) sleeve (1 locking, 2 non-locking)
A linear variable differential A linear variable differential
transformer (LVDT) on each transformer (LVDT) on each
locking actuator locking actuator
Hydraulic controls in each engine Hydraulic controls in each engine
strut strut
Piggyback reverse lever in flight Piggyback reverse lever in flight
compartment compartment
Thrust lever angle resolvers Thrust lever angle resolvers
underneath the cockpit floor on underneath the cockpit floor on
the autothrottle shafts the autothrottle shafts
Interlock below the flight Interlock below the flight
compartment floor compartment floor
EEC on the engine fan case EEC on the engine fan case
Three proximity sensors for each Three proximity sensors for each
translating sleeve translating sleeve
EICAS display provides indications EICAS display provides indications

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FAN EXHAUST REVERSER SYSTEM FAN EXHAUST REVERSER SYSTEM

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In the stowed position fan exhaust is In the stowed position fan exhaust is
allowed to flow through the fan reverser allowed to flow through the fan reverser
and exit at the rear, producing forward and exit at the rear, producing forward
thrust. The thrust reverser sleeve is driven thrust. The thrust reverser sleeve is driven
aft on tracks (deployed) by the hydraulic aft on tracks (deployed) by the hydraulic
actuators. As the reverser deploys, blocker actuators. As the reverser deploys, blocker
doors which form the leading edge of the doors which form the leading edge of the
internal wall of the translating sleeve internal wall of the translating sleeve
unfurl and block the fan duct, forcing the unfurl and block the fan duct, forcing the
fan exhaust outward through the now fan exhaust outward through the now
exposed cascades. The cascade vanes exposed cascades. The cascade vanes
direct the air flow forward producing a direct the air flow forward producing a
reverse thrust effect. reverse thrust effect.

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THRUST REVERSER SYSTEM THRUST REVERSER SYSTEM

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COWL OPENING AND CLOSING Release the V-groove latch bands by dis- COWL OPENING AND CLOSING Release the V-groove latch bands by dis-
Four fan duct tension latches and 2 fan connecting the T-bolt anchor from the Four fan duct tension latches and 2 fan connecting the T-bolt anchor from the
duct V-groove latch bands secure the 2 fan hook latch on each side of the torque box. duct V-groove latch bands secure the 2 fan hook latch on each side of the torque box.
duct cowl and thrust reverser halves This is done by pulling the knurled sleeve duct cowl and thrust reverser halves This is done by pulling the knurled sleeve
together. Three of the tension latches are on the white folding handle in the direc- together. Three of the tension latches are on the white folding handle in the direc-
accessible under 2 hinged access panels tion of the arrow. This unlocks the handle accessible under 2 hinged access panels tion of the arrow. This unlocks the handle
on the left fan duct cowl half. The fourth so that it may rotate and lock in the full on the left fan duct cowl half. The fourth so that it may rotate and lock in the full
tension latch and the latch band assem- extended position. Next release the latch tension latch and the latch band assem- extended position. Next release the latch
blies are on the reverser torque box, acces- assembly by pushing the trigger. Rotate blies are on the reverser torque box, acces- assembly by pushing the trigger. Rotate
sible after opening the fan cowls. the handle down, releasing the tension on sible after opening the fan cowls. the handle down, releasing the tension on
the T-bolt anchor, until the anchor can be the T-bolt anchor, until the anchor can be
Each latch band and latch assembly con- disconnected from the hook latch. Each latch band and latch assembly con- disconnected from the hook latch.
sists of a folding handle, T-bolt anchor, sists of a folding handle, T-bolt anchor,
hook latch, and a band. The top of the The white handle can be stowed by pulling hook latch, and a band. The top of the The white handle can be stowed by pulling
band and the bottom hook latch are the knurled sleeve out again and swinging band and the bottom hook latch are the knurled sleeve out again and swinging
attached to the engine. the handle in until it latches. attached to the engine. the handle in until it latches.

NOTE: Make certain the leading edge NOTE: Insert the locking pin through NOTE: Make certain the leading edge NOTE: Insert the locking pin through
slats are retracted and the fan and core the hold open rod when it is extended. slats are retracted and the fan and core the hold open rod when it is extended.
cowls are opened before opening the fan cowls are opened before opening the fan
duct cowl and thrust reverser. Connect the hydraulic hand pump to one duct cowl and thrust reverser. Connect the hydraulic hand pump to one
fan duct cowl and pump it open. Install the fan duct cowl and pump it open. Install the
After opening the fan and core cowls, hold open rod. Disconnect the pump, con- After opening the fan and core cowls, hold open rod. Disconnect the pump, con-
open the 2 panels on the underside of the nect it to the other cowl, pump it open, and open the 2 panels on the underside of the nect it to the other cowl, pump it open, and
left fan duct cowl and release the 3 tension install the hold open rod. left fan duct cowl and release the 3 tension install the hold open rod.
latches. Release the tension latch on the latches. Release the tension latch on the
left fan duct torque box. Note the spring Before closing, make sure the forward ten- left fan duct torque box. Note the spring Before closing, make sure the forward ten-
loaded safety latch which prevents the for- sion latches on both torque boxes are loaded safety latch which prevents the for- sion latches on both torque boxes are
ward fan duct panel from closing unless secured out of the way by the safety ward fan duct panel from closing unless secured out of the way by the safety
the torque box tension latch is fully latches. Remove the weight of the cowl the torque box tension latch is fully latches. Remove the weight of the cowl
latched. It also ensures that the latch is from the hold open rod with the hand latched. It also ensures that the latch is from the hold open rod with the hand
held out of the way when closing the fan pump, disconnect and stow the rod, and held out of the way when closing the fan pump, disconnect and stow the rod, and
duct cowl and thrust reverser. pump the cowl down, one side at a time. duct cowl and thrust reverser. pump the cowl down, one side at a time.
Disconnect the pump, extend the white Disconnect the pump, extend the white
handle, and install the T-bolt anchor into handle, and install the T-bolt anchor into
the hook latch. Pull the handle up, increas- the hook latch. Pull the handle up, increas-
ing the tension until the handle and latch ing the tension until the handle and latch
assembly lock. Restow the handle and assembly lock. Restow the handle and
connect all four tension latches. Close and connect all four tension latches. Close and
secure both panels. secure both panels.

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FAN DUCT COWL AND THRUST REVERSER OPENING FAN DUCT COWL AND THRUST REVERSER OPENING

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THRUST REVERSER OPERATION switches 28 volt DC airplane power and THRUST REVERSER OPERATION switches 28 volt DC airplane power and
Deploy ground to the interlock relays which in Deploy ground to the interlock relays which in
Normal deployment on the ground, engine turn allows 115 volt DC to be applied to Normal deployment on the ground, engine turn allows 115 volt DC to be applied to
running is accomplished as follows: the interlock actuator. Within .5 seconds running is accomplished as follows: the interlock actuator. Within .5 seconds
the interlock actuator extends to the full the interlock actuator extends to the full
Twenty-eight volt DC power (T/R control/ travel position shifting the crank assembly Twenty-eight volt DC power (T/R control/ travel position shifting the crank assembly
scavenge pressure) is available through stop to allow full reverse thrust lever scavenge pressure) is available through stop to allow full reverse thrust lever
the normally closed fire switch and travel. the normally closed fire switch and travel.
ground position of the air ground relay to Stow ground position of the air ground relay to Stow
the thrust reverser control switch. Raising Placing the reverse thrust lever to the stow the thrust reverser control switch. Raising Placing the reverse thrust lever to the stow
the reverse thrust lever 11¯ above stowed position (down) opens the control switch. the reverse thrust lever 11¯ above stowed position (down) opens the control switch.
position operates this switch. Power now However 28 volt DC power is still avail- position operates this switch. Power now However 28 volt DC power is still avail-
energizes the hydraulic isolation valve able through the relaxed thrust reverser energizes the hydraulic isolation valve able through the relaxed thrust reverser
(HIV) solenoid. Energizing the HIV stow relay to the HIV and interlock sys- (HIV) solenoid. Energizing the HIV stow relay to the HIV and interlock sys-
allows system hydraulic pressure to the tem. Now the thrust reverser resolver allows system hydraulic pressure to the tem. Now the thrust reverser resolver
DCV, which allows pressure to the rod transmits the new thrust lever angle DCV, which allows pressure to the rod transmits the new thrust lever angle
end (stow) of all actuators. The HIV oper- (TRA) to the EEC, at approximately end (stow) of all actuators. The HIV oper- (TRA) to the EEC, at approximately
ation is monitored. The EEC, being pow- 35.5¯. The EEC de-energizes the DCV, ation is monitored. The EEC, being pow- 35.5¯. The EEC de-energizes the DCV,
ered by its dedicated power source (EEC determines that the thrust reverser is not in ered by its dedicated power source (EEC determines that the thrust reverser is not in
alternator) is energizing the dual thrust its commanded position and continues to alternator) is energizing the dual thrust its commanded position and continues to
lever resolver (primary & secondary chan- command the interlock relay to extend. lever resolver (primary & secondary chan- command the interlock relay to extend.
nels). The signal being sent back (TRA) (forward thrust lever movement limited to nels). The signal being sent back (TRA) (forward thrust lever movement limited to
tells the EEC the thrust lever position. At idle.) The DCV returns to the stow posi- tells the EEC the thrust lever position. At idle.) The DCV returns to the stow posi-
approximately 33¯ TRA the EEC sequen- tion, porting the head ends of the actuators approximately 33¯ TRA the EEC sequen- tion, porting the head ends of the actuators
tially completes both the power and to return. Hydraulic pressure is still tially completes both the power and to return. Hydraulic pressure is still
ground circuits for the DCV. The circuits applied to the rod ends and the actuators ground circuits for the DCV. The circuits applied to the rod ends and the actuators
are completed/opened sequentially to are driven to the stowed position. When are completed/opened sequentially to are driven to the stowed position. When
allow circuit fault detection with the wrap- the thrust reverser has returned to stow allow circuit fault detection with the wrap- the thrust reverser has returned to stow
around circuits. The energized DCV then (less than 5% deployed), the EEC de-ener- around circuits. The energized DCV then (less than 5% deployed), the EEC de-ener-
ports hydraulic fluid under pressure to the gizes the interlock relay and the interlock ports hydraulic fluid under pressure to the gizes the interlock relay and the interlock
head end of the locking actuators through retracts, limiting reverse thrust lever travel head end of the locking actuators through retracts, limiting reverse thrust lever travel
the flow control valve. The locking actua- to idle and allowing full forward thrust the flow control valve. The locking actua- to idle and allowing full forward thrust
tor then distributes the fluid to the 2 non- lever travel. The auto restow sensors sense tor then distributes the fluid to the 2 non- lever travel. The auto restow sensors sense
locking actuators through the flex-drive stow (target near) and a 5 second time locking actuators through the flex-drive stow (target near) and a 5 second time
tubes. As the sleeves extend the auto delay is included in the PSEU logic. The tubes. As the sleeves extend the auto delay is included in the PSEU logic. The
restow signals go low (0) de-energizing delay ensures that the thrust reverser restow signals go low (0) de-energizing delay ensures that the thrust reverser
the T/R stow relay which now provides a sleeves have time to fully stow and lock. the T/R stow relay which now provides a sleeves have time to fully stow and lock.
circuit to keep the HIV and interlock sys- After the 5 second delay the stow relay is circuit to keep the HIV and interlock sys- After the 5 second delay the stow relay is
tem energized until both sleeves have energized removing power from the HIV tem energized until both sleeves have energized removing power from the HIV
been restowed for 5 seconds. The LVDT’s and interlock circuits. The HIV closes off been restowed for 5 seconds. The LVDT’s and interlock circuits. The HIV closes off
provide a signal of thrust reverser position hydraulic pressure to the system. The provide a signal of thrust reverser position hydraulic pressure to the system. The
to the EEC. At approximately 67% of full pressure switch goes to low condition. to the EEC. At approximately 67% of full pressure switch goes to low condition.
travel (deploy) the EEC sequentially HIV operation still monitored. travel (deploy) the EEC sequentially HIV operation still monitored.

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FAN THRUST REVERSER SYSTEM FAN THRUST REVERSER SYSTEM

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Manual Operation Turn the manual drive clockwise with a 3/ Manual Operation Turn the manual drive clockwise with a 3/
Do not extend the thrust reverser sleeve 8 inch square drive wrench to extend the Do not extend the thrust reverser sleeve 8 inch square drive wrench to extend the
with the thrust reverser opened or with actuators. Do not exceed a cranking torque with the thrust reverser opened or with actuators. Do not exceed a cranking torque
core cowl panels opened. Damage to the of 50 inch pounds. Crank the reverser in core cowl panels opened. Damage to the of 50 inch pounds. Crank the reverser in
sleeve, strut or core cowls could result. the deploy direction until firm resistance is sleeve, strut or core cowls could result. the deploy direction until firm resistance is
felt; cranking should be smooth and non- felt; cranking should be smooth and non-
NOTE: Refer to the Maintenance Man- binding. Full sleeve travel in the deploy or NOTE: Refer to the Maintenance Man- binding. Full sleeve travel in the deploy or
ual for appropriate spoiler/speed brake retract directions requires 219 turns. ual for appropriate spoiler/speed brake retract directions requires 219 turns.
deactivation procedures. Inadvertent deactivation procedures. Inadvertent
spoiler movement could cause serious In order to manually stow the thrust spoiler movement could cause serious In order to manually stow the thrust
injury to personnel (open the auto reverser turn manual drive counterclock- injury to personnel (open the auto reverser turn manual drive counterclock-
speed brake circuit breaker and attach wise with a 3/8 inch square drive wrench speed brake circuit breaker and attach wise with a 3/8 inch square drive wrench
a DO-NOT-OPERATE tag). to retract the actuators. Manual cranking a DO-NOT-OPERATE tag). to retract the actuators. Manual cranking
of the sleeve will return sleeve to within of the sleeve will return sleeve to within
Place the reverse thrust control lever in the 50 to .75 inch of stowed position. Remove Place the reverse thrust control lever in the 50 to .75 inch of stowed position. Remove
thrust reverser stowed position and attach the wrench. thrust reverser stowed position and attach the wrench.
a DO-NOT-OPERATE tag. a DO-NOT-OPERATE tag.
The manual crank has an override clutch The manual crank has an override clutch
NOTE: failure to deactivate the thrust which limits the amount of torque that can NOTE: failure to deactivate the thrust which limits the amount of torque that can
reverser isolation valve for ground be applied. The actuator may ratchet reverser isolation valve for ground be applied. The actuator may ratchet
maintenance could result in inadvertent before the sleeve is fully retracted and maintenance could result in inadvertent before the sleeve is fully retracted and
thrust reverser operation with possible locking is complete. Do not force the thrust reverser operation with possible locking is complete. Do not force the
injury to personnel and/or damage to sleeve to the stowed and locked position. injury to personnel and/or damage to sleeve to the stowed and locked position.
equipment. Thrust reverser sleeves will only lock with equipment. Thrust reverser sleeves will only lock with
hydraulic power supplied. Lock the sleeve hydraulic power supplied. Lock the sleeve
Deactivate the thrust reverser isolation with the reverser hydraulic system or use Deactivate the thrust reverser isolation with the reverser hydraulic system or use
valve for ground maintenance. Open the an external hydraulic power source. valve for ground maintenance. Open the an external hydraulic power source.
fan cowl panels. Move the manual unlock fan cowl panels. Move the manual unlock
lever on the locking actuator to unlock the lever on the locking actuator to unlock the
sleeve. Preload springs and seal deflection sleeve. Preload springs and seal deflection
forces translate the sleeve aft when the forces translate the sleeve aft when the
locking actuator is unlocked. locking actuator is unlocked.

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THRUST REVERSER MANUAL OPERATION THRUST REVERSER MANUAL OPERATION

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Thrust Reverser Indication The wiring for the light is independent of Thrust Reverser Indication The wiring for the light is independent of
The thrust reverser position shows on the the EICAS Advisory Messages for redun- The thrust reverser position shows on the the EICAS Advisory Messages for redun-
upper EICAS display by a REV message dancy. The EICAS computers also store upper EICAS display by a REV message dancy. The EICAS computers also store
and on the EPCS page by a decimal posi- status and maintenance (NVM) level mes- and on the EPCS page by a decimal posi- status and maintenance (NVM) level mes-
tion readout. sages which can be called up for dispatch tion readout. sages which can be called up for dispatch
and maintenance purposes. and maintenance purposes.
The EICAS REV yellow message occurs The EICAS REV yellow message occurs
when either of the 2 reverser sleeve actua- An auto restow sensor failure to the stow when either of the 2 reverser sleeve actua- An auto restow sensor failure to the stow
tor lock sensors sense an unstow condi- condition will be sensed during thrust tor lock sensors sense an unstow condi- condition will be sensed during thrust
tion. The REV message changes to green reverser deployment by a disagreement tion. The REV message changes to green reverser deployment by a disagreement
when the deploy sensors of both reverser logic in the PSEU. A disagreement when the deploy sensors of both reverser logic in the PSEU. A disagreement
sleeves sense 90% or more deployed. between the left and right stow sensors sleeves sense 90% or more deployed. between the left and right stow sensors
results in a signal to the EICAS computer. results in a signal to the EICAS computer.
A position signal is sent by the LVDT and A 10 second time delay prevents fault A position signal is sent by the LVDT and A 10 second time delay prevents fault
EEC to EICAS, which shows on the EPCS indications due to minor sleeve position EEC to EICAS, which shows on the EPCS indications due to minor sleeve position
page as a decimal of fully deployed for disagreements during normal reverser page as a decimal of fully deployed for disagreements during normal reverser
each channel (1.00 is fully deployed). operation. The indication is a status and each channel (1.00 is fully deployed). operation. The indication is a status and
Also displayed on the EPCS page is each maintenance (NVM) message L/R REV Also displayed on the EPCS page is each maintenance (NVM) message L/R REV
channel’s value of thrust lever resolver STOW SIG. channel’s value of thrust lever resolver STOW SIG.
angle. angle.
EEC thrust reverser related fault informa- EEC thrust reverser related fault informa-
The isolation valve monitor (T/R fault tion is transmitted to the EICAS and dis- The isolation valve monitor (T/R fault tion is transmitted to the EICAS and dis-
relay) monitors the hydraulic isolation played as messages on the status and/or relay) monitors the hydraulic isolation played as messages on the status and/or
valve and indicates faults to the flight maintenance. pages. valve and indicates faults to the flight maintenance. pages.
crew by the REV ISLN light on P10 near crew by the REV ISLN light on P10 near
the thrust levers and an Advisory Message the thrust levers and an Advisory Message
REV ISLN on the upper EICAS display. REV ISLN on the upper EICAS display.

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THRUST REVERSER INDICATION THRUST REVERSER INDICATION

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Thrust Reverser Deactivation Install the primary deactivation pin Thrust Reverser Deactivation Install the primary deactivation pin
for Flight through the sleeve into the eyebolt. for Flight through the sleeve into the eyebolt.
The aircraft can be dispatched with one Tighten the eyebolt nut to retract the The aircraft can be dispatched with one Tighten the eyebolt nut to retract the
reverser deactivated provided both EEC’s sleeve into the stowed position. Both reverser deactivated provided both EEC’s sleeve into the stowed position. Both
operate normally. deactivation pins must be installed on each operate normally. deactivation pins must be installed on each
sleeve deactivated so that both translating sleeve deactivated so that both translating
Secure the inoperative reverser closed. sleeves are deactivated. Tighten deactiva- Secure the inoperative reverser closed. sleeves are deactivated. Tighten deactiva-
Open the fan cowl panels. Check the drag tion pins to 120 to 150 inch pounds of Open the fan cowl panels. Check the drag tion pins to 120 to 150 inch pounds of
links, if damaged or broken remove per torque. links, if damaged or broken remove per torque.
MM-50-78-31-11/401. Install a deactiva- MM-50-78-31-11/401. Install a deactiva-
tion pin in the selector valve manual lock- Remove the streamered pin from the man- tion pin in the selector valve manual lock- Remove the streamered pin from the man-
out hole on the thrust reverser isolation ual override lever on the thrust reverser out hole on the thrust reverser isolation ual override lever on the thrust reverser
valve and lockwire. Depress the manual isolation valve allowing the valve to go valve and lockwire. Depress the manual isolation valve allowing the valve to go
override lever on the thrust reverser isola- back to its normally closed position. override lever on the thrust reverser isola- back to its normally closed position.
tion valve and install a streamered pin. tion valve and install a streamered pin.
Turn the manual drive with a 3/8 inch Close the fan cowl panels. Deactivate the Turn the manual drive with a 3/8 inch Close the fan cowl panels. Deactivate the
square drive wrench to retract the actua- thrust lever interlock by pulling (opening) square drive wrench to retract the actua- thrust lever interlock by pulling (opening)
tors. Manual cranking of the sleeve will the appropriate circuit breaker (6J17 left tors. Manual cranking of the sleeve will the appropriate circuit breaker (6J17 left
return the sleeve to within .50 to .75 engine, 6J23 right engine) and safety. return the sleeve to within .50 to .75 engine, 6J23 right engine) and safety.
inches of stowed position. inches of stowed position.
Verify that the thrust lever on the engine Verify that the thrust lever on the engine
NOTE: Manual crank has an override with the deactivated thrust reverser has NOTE: Manual crank has an override with the deactivated thrust reverser has
clutch which limits amount of torque full travel, by advancing both thrust levers clutch which limits amount of torque full travel, by advancing both thrust levers
that can be applied. the actuator may fully forward. Thrust levers shall align that can be applied. the actuator may fully forward. Thrust levers shall align
ratchet before the sleeve is fully within one-half knob. Retard the thrust ratchet before the sleeve is fully within one-half knob. Retard the thrust
retracted and locking is complete. Do levers to idle. retracted and locking is complete. Do levers to idle.
not force the sleeve to the stowed and Return the aircraft to normal. Placard the not force the sleeve to the stowed and Return the aircraft to normal. Placard the
locked position. aircraft according to the MEL. locked position. aircraft according to the MEL.

Remove the thrust reverser sleeve plugs. Remove the thrust reverser sleeve plugs.
Loosen the primary deactivation eyebolt Loosen the primary deactivation eyebolt
and position it under the sleeve. and position it under the sleeve.

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Thrust Reverser Deactivation for Main- This procedure closes the isolation valve. Thrust Reverser Deactivation for Main- This procedure closes the isolation valve.
tenance Install a pin through the depressed bypass tenance Install a pin through the depressed bypass
Follow UAL procedures for deactivation valve manual override lever to open the Follow UAL procedures for deactivation valve manual override lever to open the
of the thrust reversers for maintenance bypass valve. This allows hydraulic fluid of the thrust reversers for maintenance bypass valve. This allows hydraulic fluid
purposes. Some procedures will call for to return to the reservoir preventing purposes. Some procedures will call for to return to the reservoir preventing
opening of the L/R THRUST REVERSER hydraulic lock. opening of the L/R THRUST REVERSER hydraulic lock.
CONT/SCAV PRESS circuit breakers. CONT/SCAV PRESS circuit breakers.
Other procedures will call for deactivation To remove any of the thrust reverser con- Other procedures will call for deactivation To remove any of the thrust reverser con-
of the thrust reverser isolation valve. trol system components, assure that the of the thrust reverser isolation valve. trol system components, assure that the
bypass valve manual override lever is in bypass valve manual override lever is in
NOTE: Injury to personnel or damage the spring loaded position. This closes the NOTE: Injury to personnel or damage the spring loaded position. This closes the
to the aircraft may occur if the thrust bypass valve and prevents hydraulic fluid to the aircraft may occur if the thrust bypass valve and prevents hydraulic fluid
reverser is not properly deactivated. draining from the reservoir when the com- reverser is not properly deactivated. draining from the reservoir when the com-
ponents are removed. ponents are removed.
Both the isolation valve and the thrust Both the isolation valve and the thrust
reverser sleeve may be deactivated for If manual translation of the thrust reverser reverser sleeve may be deactivated for If manual translation of the thrust reverser
ground maintenance. To deactivate the sleeve is required, assure that the bypass ground maintenance. To deactivate the sleeve is required, assure that the bypass
sleeve, install the ground deactivation pin valve is in the depressed and pinned posi- sleeve, install the ground deactivation pin valve is in the depressed and pinned posi-
in the deactivated/activated holes in the tion. This opens the bypass valve allowing in the deactivated/activated holes in the tion. This opens the bypass valve allowing
thrust reverser sleeve. The isolation valve hydraulic fluid to flow back into the reser- thrust reverser sleeve. The isolation valve hydraulic fluid to flow back into the reser-
in the strut hydraulic bay is pinned using voir during sleeve translation. The ground in the strut hydraulic bay is pinned using voir during sleeve translation. The ground
deactivation pins normally stored on the deactivation pins on the thrust reverser deactivation pins normally stored on the deactivation pins on the thrust reverser
thrust reverser torque box. The deactiva- sleeve should not be installed. thrust reverser torque box. The deactiva- sleeve should not be installed.
tion slide of the isolation valve is pinned tion slide of the isolation valve is pinned
and hitch pins on the streamered deactiva- and hitch pins on the streamered deactiva-
tion pin keep the deactivation pin in place. tion pin keep the deactivation pin in place.

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