B757 / RB211 Thrust Reverser

Component Location,
Operation and
Troubleshooting Guide

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 Component Access / Location

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 Directional Control Valve (DCV) access

Strut Drum to DCV

Linkage and Interlock Cam
access
Sync Lock and Indicator
(Right Sleeve Only)

- Locking Actuator and Indicator Unlock / In Transit Prox Sensor

- Feedback Actuator (On Locking Actuator)
Deploy Prox Sensor
- Manual Drive Port (On Feedback Actuator)

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 - Hydraulic Isolation Valve
- Flow Limiter

- Locking Actuator and Indicator

- Feedback Actuator
- Manual Drive Port

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 FWD E & E

Sync Lock Circuit

Completes circuit to
energize solenoid for
locking pin removal
Looking Fwd

Microswitch Pack – S21 and S22 – HIV circuit

S23 and S24 – Rev Isln EICAS message circuit

MTT Additional Relays located in the P36

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 Deploy Operation
The T/R deploys when the reverse thrust lever is raised to the reverse idle detent. The
T/R control switch in the thrust lever energizes the sync-lock solenoid to unlock the
synchronizing flex shaft. The T/R control switch (microswitch pack) completes a
circuit to the Hydraulic Isolation Valve (HIV). This opens the isolation valve, which
provides hydraulic pressure to the Directional Control Valve (DCV) and on to the
stow tube. Pressure is now applied to the stow side of the six actuators and the Sync
Lock is unlocked. At the same time, a mechanical linkage attached to the strut drum
positions the DCV to deploy.
This provides hydraulic pressure to the deploy tube and to the deploy side of the 6
actuators. This pressure is used to unlock the two locking actuators and move the
translating cowl aft to position the blocker doors (not shown) and uncovers the
cascade segments to direct the fan exhaust in the forward direction. A flex shaft
inside the deploy tube synchronizes the movement of the actuators.
Feedback actuators position interlock cams to permit further movement of the reverse
thrust levers to increase power when the translating cowls are approx 50% deployed.

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Completes circuit for
Isolation Valve to
provide Hyd Press

Prevents Reverse
thrust until approx.
55% deployed

Unlocked by Pin
and Stow Press Unlocked by Deploy Press

Completes circuit to Green REV on EICAS when

remove Sync Lock Pin approx. 95% deployed

Amber REV on EICAS

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 Stow Operation
The thrust reverser stows when the reverse thrust lever is moved down to the
idle detent. The DCV is repositioned to stow and removes pressure from the
deploy side of the actuators. The T/R switch (in the microswitch pack)
opens but an auto re-stow circuit keeps the HIV open until the reversers are
fully stowed, plus 5 seconds. This Time Delay verifies the T/R is fully
stowed and locked prior to the removal of Hydraulic Pressure.

The T/R switch (in the thrust lever) opens and de-energizes the sync-lock
solenoid.

When both translating cowls are fully stowed, the HIV closes and removes
hydraulic power from the actuators and sync-lock. With stow pressure
removed, the sync-lock locks the synchronizing shaft.

Feedback actuators position interlock cams to prevent movement of the

forward thrust levers to increase power until the translating cowls are almost
in the stow position.

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 Indication
Lock Prox Sensor provides
Amber (yellow) REV when
either actuator is unlocked.
Unlocked (Amber REV) =
Target Far

Shown Unlocked

Shown Stowed

Deploy (Green REV)

= Target Near

The deploy proximity sensors turn the REV green

MTT when both translating cowls are fully deployed.
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 View with C-Duct (Thrust Reverser) Open

Unlock / In Transit Deploy Sensor

Sensor and Target

Feedback Actuator

Cable from
Feedback
Actuator to
Interlock Cams

Deploy Target

Locking Actuator
Locking Actuator
Indicator / Flag

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 Auto Restow Sensors
(1 per Sleeve)

Auto Restow Sensor

Auto Restow Target

Located on bottom portion of C-Duct. Viewed with T/R Deployed.

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 Synchronization Flex Shaft
Located inside the deploy tube.
This shaft (cable) is used to keep
all 6 actuators in sync during
thrust reverser movement.

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 Sync Lock Operation
When the solenoid is energized (switch
in throttle), the pin retracts and releases
the piston. With the HIV open (switch in
micro-switch pack), stow pressure
pushes the piston against the spring to
translate the piston through the pivoting
linkage, the static serrated disk moves
away from the rotating serrated disk and
unlocks the synchronizing shaft allowing
it to rotate.

Unlocked by:
1. Lock Pin Removal and
2. Stow Pressure

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 Hydraulic Isolation Valve (HIV)

Circuit completed by switch

in microswitch pack or Auto
Restow Circuit.

Prevents Hyd Press to T/R system

Provides return
path for Hyd
Fluid during
manual ops

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 Directional Control Valve (DCV)
Deploy and Stow commands from the
flight deck are transmitted to the DCV
through a mechanical linkage attached to
the strut drum.

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 Feedback to Sync Cable that
actuator is moving

Locking Actuator
Unlocked by deploy
pressure.

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 Troubleshooting Tips

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 Troubleshooting Tips (continued)

BITE Check PSEU

Either sleeve / sensor will give amber REV.
* STBY Power in “AUTO” Note: Unlock sensors should be “Near” with T/R stowed.

Note: Deploy sensors should be “Near” with T/R fully

deployed.

* - Standby Power switch in Off will cause Left Engine amber

REV to be displayed on EICAS.

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 Locking Actuator Indictor Extended
(Sync Lock Similar – Rt Sleeve Only)

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 “Rev Isln Valve” EICAS Message
Indicates Pressure Switch on Isolation Valve sees hydraulic
pressure when switches (S23 Left or S24 Right) on
micro-switch pack see stow command from flight deck.
30 second time delay prevents nuisance messages.

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 “REV ISLN VALVE” EICAS message
• Possible causes:
– Bad Pressure Switch (on isolation valve)
– Solenoid failure (on isolation valve)
– Isolation Valve internal failure
– S21 Left or S22 Right out of adjustment (in switch pack)
– T/R Stow Relay faulty
– Short to ground between pressure switch and EICAS
computer
– Auto Re-Stow circuit fault or sensor out of adjustment
– Bad 30 second after stow relay (if message appears
immediately after T/R stows)

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