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REVISION SUMMARY
Table of Contents
Revision Summary .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
THRUST REVERSER - LEVEL 1, 2 & 3............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
THRUST REVERSER SYSTEM LAYOUT - lEVEL 1 .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
T/R - Structure Components - lEVEL 2 & 3 .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Identify and Locate ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Purpose ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
T/R - Structure Components - 2/2 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Identify and Locate .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
T/R - Actuating, Control and Indicating Components .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Identify and Locate .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
DEPLOY SEQUENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Deploy Sequence - Detailed .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
STOW SEQUENCE.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
GROUND ASSISTED STOW SEQUENCE (GASS) .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
For each engine, it consists of two translating sleeves linked mechanically, ten blocker doors and twenty cascade vanes to redirect fan discharge airflow.
Each Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS) is pressurized by its dedicated hydraulic power source:
• one Isolation Control Unit (ICU) and a Directional Control Unit (DCU),
• Four worm drive actuators (2 per side):
o on the RH side, one Synchronization Locking Feedback Actuator (SLFA) and one Synchronization Manual Locking Actuator (SMLA);
o on the LH side, one SLFA and one Synchronization Non Locking Actuator (SNLA)),
• three synchronization flex shafts,
• locking and monitoring devices.
To avoid inadvertent deployment in flight, the system operates under multiple and independent commands of various components. Itcomprises three lines of
defence: the Engine Interface Unit (ECU) control on the ICU and DCU, the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) control on the ICU and DCU, and Spoiler Elevator
Computer (SEC) control on the Electrical Tertiary Lock (ETL).
Each computer receives the throttle position independently from a dedicated sensor and the EECs and EIU are able to cross check the various inputs.
The system also comprises three retention means: one primary lock in each upper actuator (SLFA) and one ETL at the bottom of the left translating sleeve.
The translating sleeves position is monitored by the SLFA Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDTs) and the retention means (locks) are monitored by
their related dual proximity sensor.
SLFA
LVDT
ECAM
THROTTLE EWD LVDT
DCU
LEVERS
SLFA
TO
TO
ICU
GA GA
EEC
FLX
MCT
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30
T
H H
R 25 R
0
R
20
15
0
R
SYNC. LOCKING
10
5
FEEDBACK ACT.
F
0
F
(SLFA) X2
ETL
EIU
SMLA
SNLA
DIRECTIONAL
SEC LGCIU1 DEPLOY
1
2 2
CONT. UNIT
3
TO ETL RETURN
INLINE FILTER
ASSY. (IFA)
The slat clearance panel is located near the pylon on the inboard side:
The Thrust Reverser (T/R) blow-out doors are parts of the T/R transcowls and are attached to the outer surface of the Inner Fixed Structure (IFS).
The T/R cascade vanes are parts of the Outer Fixed Structure (OFS).
Purpose
The slat clearance panel is used to ensure the aerodynamic surface between the pylon and the T/R transcowls. Due to proximity between the nacelle and the
wing, the slat clearance panel cannot slide with the T/R transcowls.
The T/R blow-out doors, in reverse mode, deflect the secondary airflow through the T/R cascades.
The T/R cascade vanes, in reverse mode, redirect the secondary airflow deflected by the T/R blow-out doors outward and forward.
The Inner Fixed Structure (IFS) seals are fixed on the upper and forward flanges of the IFS.
The thermal blankets are located in the inner part of the IFS.
Purpose
The transcowl pressure seals prevent air ingression between the T/R transcowl inner and outer bondments, and aerodynamic efficiency loss.
The IFS seals ensure the fire zone integrity between the different parts of the T/R assembly.
The thermal blankets are the thermal and fire protection of the cowls.
A primary lock proximity sensor and a secondary lock proximity sensor are installed on each SLFA.
The Isolation Control Unit (ICU) is located at 12 o'clock under the pylon.
Purpose
The function of the four T/R actuators is to deploy the T/R transcowls.
The primary and secondary lock proximity sensors prevent T/R system inadvertent deployment. They are the first and second lines of defence.
The ICU controls the hydraulic pressure input to the Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS).
The hydraulic filter assembly filters the hydraulic fluid coming in from the aircraft supply.
DEPLOY SEQUENCE
Overview
The active Electronic Engine Control (EEC) confirms the engine is running. The thrust reversers are stowed, locked and not inhibited. In these conditions:
• the Isolation Control Unit (ICU), Directional Control Unit (DCU), Electrical Tertiary Lock (ETL) are de-energized to prevent pressurization,
• the 3 dual proximity sensors indicate locked,
o 2 on the left and right upper Sync Locking Feedback Actuators (SLFA)
o 1 on the Electrical Tertiary Lock (ETL)
• the ICU pressure switch indicates a low pressure,
• both LVDTs indicate a stowed condition,
o 2 on the left and right upper Sync Locking Feedback Actuators (SLFA)
• the ICU inhibition lever proximity sensor indicates a non-inhibited condition.
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
TCU MANUAL HANDLE
TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO-
TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
TRANSLATING
EEC
115V AC U B
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
When the thrust-reverser lever is set to the deploy position, the following sequence occurs.
1) As soon as the Spoiler Elevator Computers (SECs) receive the signal from the Throttle Control Unit (TCU) potentiometers (Throttle Lever Angle
(TLA) < -3°), and from the Radio Altimeter (RA) (altitude < 6 ft), they control the powering of the ETL to open for 40 seconds.
2) When the Engine Interface Unit (EIU) receives the signals from the TCU switch (TLA < -3.8°) and from the Landing Gear Control and Interface
Units (LGCIUs) (aircraft on ground), it controls the closure of internal relays involved in the ICU and DCU powering.
3) When the EEC receives the signals from the TCU resolvers (TLA < -4.3°), it closes an internal relay to power the ICU to open. The pressure is sent
to the actuators rod chambers to perform an overstow in order to release internal friction on primary locks prior unlocking.
4) When the EEC receives the pressurization signal from the ICU pressure switch and the unlocked signal from the ETL proximity sensor, it closes an
internal relay to power the DCU to open. The pressure is sent to the actuators jack heads to release the actuators internal primary locks and
command the translating sleeves deployment.
a) One second after the SLFA LVDTs indicate 85 % of travel, the EEC commands the engine to accelerate from reverse idle to max reverse thrust.
Maximum allowable thrust is defined as a function of sleeve travel and TLA.
5) At 97% of travel, the EEC de-powers the ICU by opening its internal relay. The TRAS is de-pressurized.
Note: All signals are dual (EEC A & EEC B) unless specified.
DEPLOY SEQUENCE - 1
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND
EIU 1 CFDIU EWD
MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS REV
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
MANUAL HANDLE
TCU TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
TRANSLATING
EEC
U B
115V AC
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
DEPLOY SEQUENCE - 2
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND EIU 1 EWD
CFDIU MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS REV
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
TCU MANUAL HANDLE
TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
TRANSLATING
EEC
115V AC U B
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
DEPLOY SEQUENCE - 3
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND EIU 1 EWD
CFDIU MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS REV
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
TCU MANUAL HANDLE
TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
TRANSLATING
EEC
115V AC U B
SLEEVE
INITIALLY
LH
RELAY ICU GIVES
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT STOW PRESSURE
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
DEPLOY SEQUENCE - 4
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND EIU 1 EWD
CFDIU MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS REV
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
TCU MANUAL HANDLE
TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
PRESSURE TO D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B)DEPLOY
LARGER
SIDE U
METERS OF PISTON
TRANSLATING
EEC
U B
115V AC
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
DEPLOY SEQUENCE - 5
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND
EIU 1 EWD
CFDIU MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS REV
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
MANUAL HANDLE
TCU TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
PRESS. SLFA
ALT > 6 ft
RA SECs STORMAV
INHIB.
I SLFA
s C
TRANSLATING
EEC
U B
115V AC
SLEEVE
AT 97%, THE ICU IS
LH
RELAY
DE-ENERGISED &
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
THE TRAS IS
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN DEPRESSURISED
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
STOW SEQUENCE
When the thrust-reverser lever is set to the stow position, the following sequence occurs.
1) When the EEC and the EIU receive the signals from the TCU to confirm the idle selection, they first de-energize the DCU and then the EEC closes
its internal contact to re-open the ICU. The pressure is sent to the actuators rod chambers to stow the translating sleeves.
a) The EEC will limit the engine thrust to selected forward idle mode until the Thrust Reverser is confirmed locked.
2) When reaching the end of retraction, the ETL is re-engaged first mechanically by the roller on the left translating sleeve, then the two primary
locks are re-engaged when reaching the overstow position.
3) 2 seconds after the overstow position is detected by the LVDTs, the EEC de-energizes the ICU to release the pressure in the actuators. Then the
EIU opens its internal relay to isolate the ICU powering. The TRAS is de-pressurized.
STOW SEQUENCE - 1
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND EIU 1 CFDIU EWD
MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS REV
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
MANUAL HANDLE
TCU TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
PRESS. SLFA
ALT > 6 ft
RA SECs
INHIB.
I SLFA
s C
TRANSLATING
EEC
U B
115V AC
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
STOW SEQUENCE - 2
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND EIU 1 EWD
CFDIU MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
TCU MANUAL HANDLE
TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
TRANSLATING
EEC
115V AC U B
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
STOW SEQUENCE - 3
A/C ON
TEST
LGCIUs
GND EIU 1 EWD
CFDIU MCDU
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS REV
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
TCU MANUAL HANDLE
TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
TRANSLATING
EEC
115V AC U B
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT
The EEC shall initiate a thrust reverser GASS operation only on ground in order to lock the thrust reverser system:
• if at least one primary lock is detected unlock after the normal stow sequence or,
• after the engine start.
The GASS shall be initiated by energizing the ICU (overstow command) when all the following conditions are fulfilled:
THROTTLE 1.2
1.4
28V DC DMCs 1.6
LEVERS
T O
GA
T O
GA
1 1. 96
FLX
MCT
FWCs
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30 T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
F
5
0
F
LVDT
PROX. SENSOR
TR LOCKED PRIMARY LOCK
TR POSITION SYNC SYSTEM
TCU MANUAL HANDLE
TR LOCKED
TLA< -3.8° ETL LOCKED MDU
SWITCH SMLA
EEC A
TRANSLATING
TLA< -4.3°
RESOLVERS
(SAME AS
SLEEVE
D
s
RH
C
POTENTIO- TLA< -3° EEC B) U
METERS
TRANSLATING
EEC
115V AC U B
SLEEVE
LH
RELAY
DCU: DIRECTIONAL CONT. UNIT
ICU: ISOLATION CONT. UNIT RETURN
TCU: THROTTLE CONT. UNIT A/C HYD
ETL: ELECT. TERTIARY LOCK POWER
SLFA: SYNC. LOCKING F/B ACT. SUPPLY
SNLA
SMLA: SYNC. MANUAL LOCKING ACT. MDU
SNLA: SYNC. NON-LOCKING ACT. ETL s
MDU: MANUAL DRIVE UNIT