Trent XWB / Airbus A350 UNDER COWL POCKET GUIDE

Trent XWB/Airbus A350

Under Cowl Pocket Guide

Notice to Holders
This document is designed as a visual guide to Trent XWB. The information and instructions contained in this
booklet are prepared for general information purposes only. The data contained herein shall be considered in no
way to supersede or replace the information contained in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB series Engine Manual or the
Airbus A350 Maintenance Procedures.

A portion of the material in this document covers the property of Airbus Companies and has been included with their
permission. This includes primarily the Intake, Thrust Reverser, Common Nozzle Assembly and Engine Bleed Air
System.
Positional Referencing
It is to be noted that throughout this document any reference to a position or unit location is referred to presuming
the user is standing at the rear of the engine and looking forward.

All maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Aircraft Maintenance Publications.
Contents
1. Intake 16. Engine Bleed Solenoid Blocks

2. Thrust Reverser – Left C-Duct (Front) 17. Thrust Reverser - Right C-Duct (Inner)

3. Left Fan Case Underside 18. Thrust Reverser - Right C-Duct (Front)

4. Left Fan Case 19. Right Fan Case Underside

5. Nacelle Anit-icing pressure regulating valve 20. Right Fan Case

(NAIPRV)

6. Starter Control Valve 21. Oil Pump

7. Engine Electronic Controller (EEC) 22. Hydro-Mechanical Unit (HMU)

8. Engine Monitoring Unit (EMU) 23. Surface Air Cooled Oil Cooler (SACOC)

9. Thrust Reverser - Left C-Duct (Inner) 24. Oil Tank

10. Left Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator 25. Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE)

11. Left Side Engine Core 26. Engine Bleed Air System (EBAS)

12. Common Nozzle Assembly 27. Pylon Disconnect Left Side

13. Right Side Engine Core 28. Pylon Disconnect Right Side

14. Fuel Flow Transmitter 29. Drain Ports

15. Right Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator

1. Intake
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Blade Root Annulus Filler
 Check the LP Compressor (Fan) Blades aerofoils for damage. LPp
2 LP Compressor Spinner
3 Inner Barrel Acoustic Panel
 Check LP Compressor for freedom of rotation.
4 Attrition Liner
 Check the LP Compressor blade tip attrition liner for damage. 5 Anti-Ice Access Panel
6 Nose Cap
 Check the blade root annulus fillers for cracks.
7 Inlet Cowl
 Check the T20 probe for damage, security and blockage. 8 T20 Probe

 Check the Inlet Cowl for damage.

 Check the LP Compressor Nose Cone for damage and security of the anti-ice rubber Nose Cap.

 Check the Inner Barrel Acoustic panels for damage.

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2. Thrust Reverser – Left C-Duct (Front)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts and security of connectors. 1 Thrust Reverser Actuators
2 Blocker Doors
 Check the area for fuel/hydraulic oil leaks.
3 Opening Actuator
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and damage. 4 Electric Motor

 Check the general area for damage, corrosion, seal condition and cracks. 5 Drag Links
6 V-blade
 Check the C-Duct V-Blade for damage. 7 Right Translating Cowl
 Check all the thrust reverser installations are attached securely. 8 Left Translating Cowl
9 Cascade Segments
 Check the blocker doors for damage and hinge wear.

 Check the Drag Links for damage.

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3. Left Fan Case Underside
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Permanent Magnetic Alternator (PMA)
 Check the area for fuel/oil leaks. 2 Engine Driven Pumps (EDP) x2
 Check the security of all pipe connections. 3 Variable Frequency Generator (VFG)
x2
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general condition. 4 Nacelle Anti-icing pressure regulating
valve (NAIPRV)
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security of 5 Air Turbine Starter (ATS)
connectors. 6 Drains Mast
 Examine the external gearbox for damage.
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4. Left Fan Case
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Engine Monitoring Unit (EMU)
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security
2 Engine Electronic Controller (EEC)
of connectors.
3 High Energy Ignition Units (HEIU) x2
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general 4 Front Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) x2
condition.
5 Nacelle Anti-icing pressure regulating valve
 Check the security of all pipe connections. (NAIPRV)
6 Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) thermal
bypass valve x2
7 IP Turbine Case Cooling (TCC) Actuator
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5. Nacelle Anti-Icing Pressure Regulating Valve (NAIPRV)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 NAIPRV
 Check harness for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security of connectors. 2 EEC connectors (Yellow)
 Check the security of all clamps. 3 Manual Lock Mechanism
4 Solenoid
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general condition. 5 EEC connectors (Green)
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6. Starter Control Valve
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Air Starter Control Valve
 Check harness for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security of connectors. 2 Valve Position Micro Switch
 Check the security of all clamps. 3 EEC Connections
4 Clamps
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general condition. 5 Guide Funnel
6 Manual Override Location
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7. Engine Electronic Controller (EEC)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 EEC
 Check the EEC mounts for security.
2 Channel A Connectors (Yellow)
 Check harness for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security of 3 Channel B Connectors (Green)
connections. 4 Vibration Mounts x4
5 P160 Pressure Connector
 Check harness clamps for chafing and general condition.
6 Data Entry Plug (DEP)
 Check all pressure tubes for damage, security and tightness of 7 P30 Pressure Connector
connections.

 Check the security of the Data Entry Plug and integrity of lanyard.
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8. Engine Monitoring Unit (EMU)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 EMU
 Check the EMU is mounted securely. 2 Anti-Vibration Mounts x4
 Check all pressure tubes for damage, security and tightness 3 Engine Health Monitoring Pressure Connectors
of connectors. 4 PS42 Connector (EHM)
5 PS44 Connector (EHM)
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security 6 P25 Connector (EHM)
of connectors. 7 PS160 Connector (EHM)
 Check harness clamps for chafing and general condition.
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9. Thrust Reverser – Left C-Duct (Inner)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 HP3 Bleed Valve Exhaust
 Check the fire seals for damage and security of attachment.
2 LP Turbine Case Cooling (TCC) Intake
 Check the Thermal Blanket for damage and security of Scoop
attachment. 3 Finger Seals
4 Fire Seal
 Inspect the Thermal Blanket for evidence of contact with core.
5 IP Turbine Case Cooling (TCC) Intake
 Check the condition of the Turbine Case Cooling scoops and Scoop
blow off valve interface seals for damage. 6 Lower Bumpers

 Check C-Duct Bumpers for wear.

 Check C-Duct Latches for security.

 Check finger seals for wear.

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10. Left Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator
Area, Visual Inspection (Core Fairings Removed):
 Check the area for fuel/oil leaks. Item Description
1 Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator
 Check the security of all pipe connections.
2 Extend Line
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general condition. 3 Retract Line
4 Variable Inlet Guide Vane (VIGV)
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security of Unison Ring
connectors. 5 VSV Stage 1 Unison Ring
 Examine all the mechanical components of the VSV system for 6 VSV Stage 2 Unison Ring
tightness and security. 7 Crankshaft
8 Drain Tube
 Check the VSV actuating mechanism for loose/missing bushes 9 Core Fairings In-place
and pin hole wear.
10 LPC Outlet Guide Vanes (OGVs)
Area, Visual Inspection (Core Fairings In-place): 11 Core Fairings
12 A-frame strut
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks.

 Check the security of the Core Fairings.

 Check the Bypass area for damage, particularly OGVs and Fan
Case Supports (A-frame struts).
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11. Left Side Engine Core
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 HP3 Bleed Valve
 Check the area for fuel/oil leaks. 2 A-frame Strut
 Check the security of all pipe connections. 3 LP Turbine Case Cooling Valve Assembly
4 TCC HPT Cooling Manifold
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and 5 TCC LPT Cooling Manifold
general condition. 6 IP Turbine Case Cooling Valve Assembly
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and 7 IP8 Bleed Valve
security of connectors. 8 TCC IPT Cooling Manifold
9 Intermediate Gearbox
 Inspect the intermediate gearbox housing for damage.
10 Lower Splitter Fairing
 Check the bleed valve ducts for cracks and seals for 11 Harness Tray
condition and security. 12 Nacelle Anit-Icing Pressure Regulating Shut-off
valve (NAI PRSOV)
 Check Turbine Case Cooling Manifolds and Ducts for
cracks and damage.

 Check upper and lower splitter fairings for damage.

 Check Outlet Guide Vanes (OGVs) and LP Fan Case

Supports (A-frame struts) for damage.
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12. Common Nozzle Assembly
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Exhaust Sleeve
 Check LP Turbine Blades and LPT Outlet Guide Vanes (OGVs)
2 Forward Plug Assembly
for damage.
3 Rear Plug Assembly
 Check the area for evidence of oil/fuel leakage. 4 Rear Plug Attachment Bolts
5 LPT Stage 6 Blades
 Check the seals and joints for the security of attachment,
6 LPT Outlet Guide Vanes (OGVs)
wear and/or damage.

 Check the attachment links x12 for wear at the attachment points.
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13. Right Side Engine Core
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Fuel Spray Nozzles (x 20)
 Check the area for fuel/oil leaks.
2 HP3 Bleed Valves
 Check the security of all pipe connections. 3 Turbine Gas Temperature (TGT) Thermocouples
(12-off)
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and 4 HP Turbine Case Cooling (TCC) Valve
general condition. 5 HP Fuel Filter and Manifold
 Check harness for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security
6 Harness Tray
of connectors.

 Check Bleed Valve ducts for cracks and seal for condition and security.

 Check Outlet Guide Vanes (OGVs) and LP Fan Case

Supports (A-frame strut) for damage.
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14. Fuel Flow Transmitter
Item Description
Area, Visual Inspection: 1 Fuel Flow Transmitter
 Check the area for fuel/oil leaks. 2 Connection to EEC
3 Fuel Inlet from HMU
 Check the security of all pipe connections.
4 Fuel Outlet to Manifold
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general condition.

 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security of

connectors.
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15. Right Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator
Area, Visual Inspection (Core Fairings Removed):
Item Description
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks. 1 Crankshaft
2 VSV Stage 1 Unison Rings
 Check security of all pipe connections.
3 Variable Inlet Guide Vane (VIGV)
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general Unison Ring
condition. 4 Drain Line
5 VSV Stage 2 Unison Rings
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security of
6 Retract Line
connectors.
7 VSV Actuator
 Examine all the mechanical components of the VSV system 8 Extend Line
for tightness, security of attachment and damage. 9 Core Fairings In-place
10 A-frame strut
 Check the VSV actuating mechanism for loose/missing bushes
11 Core Fairings
and pin hole wear.
12 LPC Outlet Guide Vanes (OGVs)

Area, Visual Inspection (Core Fairings In-place):

 Check area for fuel/oil leaks.

 Check the security of the Core Fairings.

 Check the Bypass area for damage, particularly OGVs and Fan
Case Supports (A-frame struts).
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16. Engine Bleed Solenoid Blocks
Area, Visual Inspection (Core Fairings Removed): Item Description
1 Left Hand Bleed Valve Solenoids
 Check security of all pipe connections.
2 Right Hand Solenoids
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general 3 HP3 Servo Air Supply
condition. 4 Solenoid Valves x11
5 HP3 Bleed Valve Duct Supply
 Check components for damage and security of attachment.
6 IP8 Bleed Valve Duct Supply
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security 7 Supply to LP Turbine Case Cooling
of connectors. (LPTCC)
8 Supply to Engine Section Stator Anti-
Icing Valve (ESSAIV)
9 Supply for shut-off capability to
Nacelle Anti-ice Pressure Regulating
Shut-Off Valve (NAI PRSOV)
10 Supply for regulation capability of
Nacelle Anti-ice Pressure Regulating
Shut-Off Valve (NAI PRSOV)
11 Channel A and B Connectors
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17. Thrust Reverser - Right C-Duct (Inner)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 HP3 Bleed Valve Exhaust
 Check the fire seals for damage and security of attachment.
2 Fire Seal
 Check the Thermal Blankets for damage and security 3 6 o’clock Hook
of attachment. 4 Finger Seals
5 Lower Bumpers
 Inspect the thermal Blanket for evidence of contact with the
6 Latches (x8)
core.
7 HP Turbine Case Cooling
 Check C-Duct Bumpers for wear. (HPTCC) Inlet

 Check C-Duct Latches for security.

 Check Finger seals for wear.

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18. Thrust Reverser – Right C-Duct (Front)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Translating Cowl Actuators x3
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, and security of connectors.
2 Electric Motor
 Check the area for fuel/hydraulic oil leaks. 3 Hold Open Rods
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and damage. 4 V-Blade
5 Drag Links
 Check the general area for damage, corrosion, seal condition
and cracks.

 Check the C-Duct V-Blade for damage.

 Check all the Thrust Reverser installations are attached securely.

 Check the drag links for damage.

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19. Right Fan Case Underside
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks. 1 Hydro Mechanical Unit (HMU)
2 External Gearbox
 Check the security of all pipe connections. 3 Main Engine Fuel Pump (MEFP)
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security 4 Engine Driven Pumps (Green and
of connectors. Yellow)
5 Centrifugal Breather
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general 6 Engine Oil Pump
condition. 7 Air Turbine Starter (ATS)
 Check security of all components. 8 Oil Pressure Filter Assembly
9 Variable Frequency Generator
(VFG)
10 Drains Mast
11 VSV Fuel Supply Drain Ports
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20. Right Fan Case
Area, Visual Inspection:
Item
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks.
 Check security of all pipe connections.
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and
security of connectors.
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and
general condition.
Description
1 Front Bearing Housing Vent Valve
2 Oil Tank
3 Oil Debris Monitoring System
(ODMS)
4 Oil Debris Signal Conditioner
5 Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE)
6 HP Tip Clearance Control (HPTCC)
Actuator
7 Hydro Mechanical Unit (HMU)
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21. Oil Pump
Area, Visual Inspection:
Item Description
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks. 1 Oil Pressure Filter Assembly
2 Oil Pump Assembly
 Check security of all pipe connections.
3 Magnetic Chip Detectors (MCDs)
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and (x9)
security of connectors. 4 Scavenge Return Tubes
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and
general condition.

 Check the security of the Magnetic Chip Detectors (MCDs) if fitted.

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22. Hydro Mechanical Unit (HMU)
Area, Visual Inspection:
 Check area for fuel leaks. Item Description
 Check security of all pipe connections. 1 Hydro Mechanical Unit
(HMU)
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and 2 Channel B Connector
security of connectors. 3 Channel A Connector
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and 4 Metered fuel to the fuel
general condition. spray Nozzles (FSN)
5 VSV fuel feed lines x2
6 Fuel Drain Port
7 HMU Drain Port
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23. Surface Air Cooled Oil Cooler (SACOC)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Low Pressure Compressor (LPC)
 Check the condition of the Surface Air Oil Cooled Oil Cooler (SACOC).
Outlet Guide Vane (OGV)
2 Acoustic Liner
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks.
3 Core Fairing
 Check SACOC vanes for damage. 4 Surface Air Cooled Oil Cooler
(SACOC) x2
 Check acoustic liner for any obvious damage
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24. Oil Tank
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
1 Oil Vent Tube
 Check oil filler cap and O-ring for security and damage.
2 Oil Filler Cap and Scupper Assembly
 Check oil tank for security and damage. 3 Oil Level Sight Glass
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks. 4 Oil Debris Monitoring System (ODMS)
5 Oil Debris Sensor (ODS)
 Check security of all pipe connections. 6 Oil Tank
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and 7 Scavenge Filter Assembly
general condition. 8 Oil Drain Plug
9 Oil Return Tube
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and 10 Oil Supply Tube
security of connectors.
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25. Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE)
Area, Visual Inspection: Item Description
 Check the security of pressure switches/transducers. 1 Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE)
2 Low Oil Pressure Switch
 Check the security of the FOHE mountings. 3 Anti-syphon Tube
 Check the area for fuel/oil leaks. 4 Oil Pressure Transducer
5 LP Fuel Filter
 Check the security of all pipe connections. 6 LP Fuel Filter Differential Pressure
 Checks pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general Transducer
condition. 7 Oil Drain Plug
8 Fuel Drain Plug
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security
of connectors.
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26. Engine Bleed Air System (EBAS)
Item Description
Area, Visual Inspection:
1 Pre-cooler
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security 2 Aircraft Interface
of connectors. 3 Manifold Pressure Valve (MPV)
4 Thrust Struts
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks. 5 Intermediate Pressure Check Valve
6 (IPCV)
High Pressure Valve (HPV)
 Check security of all pipe connections.

 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general

condition.
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27. Pylon Disconnect Right Side
Item
Area, Visual Inspection:
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security
of connectors.
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks.
 Check security of all pipe connections.
 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general
condition.
Description
1 Fuel Tube from Aircraft Tanks
2 Hydraulic Pressure Tube Yellow
System
3 Hydraulic Suction Tube Yellow
System
4 Hydraulic Drain Tube Yellow System
5 Hydraulic Pressure Tube Green
System
6 Hydraulic Suction Tube Green
System
7 Hydraulic Drain Tube Green System
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28. Pylon Disconnect Left Side
Item Description
Area, Visual Inspection:
1 Upper starter duct
 Check harnesses for chafing, cuts, abrasion and security 2 VFG (Front) Power Lead
of connectors. 3 EEC pylon disconnect
4 EEC pylon disconnect
 Check area for fuel/oil leaks.
5 VFG (Rear) Power Lead
 Check security of all pipe connections.

 Check pipes and harness clamps for chafing and general

condition.
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29. Drain Ports

Item Description
1 VSV Actuator fuel drain port (x2)
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2 HP fuel drain port
3 FOHE oil drain port
4 FOHE fuel drain port
5 Scavenge filter oil drain port
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6 Air Turbine Starter (ATS) drain port
and Magnetic Chip Detector (MCD)
7 External Gearbox front drain port
8 External Gearbox rear drain port

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9 Front VFG drain port
10 Rear VFG drain port
11 Oil Tank drain port
12 HMU Fuel drain port
13 LP Fuel pump drain port
9 14 HP Fuel pump drain port
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being inspected.

This document does not amend, replace or supersede any information contained in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual. All
maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Aircraft Maintenance Publications.

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