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CH(12) SERVICING
REPLENISHING (12-10) is divided as follows:
FUEL: (12-11) CH (28), HYDRAULIC: (12-12) CH (29, 32), OIL: (12-13) CH (24, 27, 29, 49, 79, 80),
GAS: (12-14) CH (29, 32), WATER: (12-15) CH (38), TOILET SANITARY FLUID: (12-16) CH (25, 28)
RAIN REPELLENT: (12-17) CH (30).

SCHEDULED SERVICING (12-20) is divided as follows:

CLEANING: (12-21) CH (11, 12, 13), LUBRICATION: (12-22) CH (27, 32, 52, 53, 55, 56),
DRAINAGE: (12-24) CH (34, 38), MANUAL (MAGNETIC) FUEL QUANTITY: (12-28).

UNSCHEDULED SERVICING (12-30) is divided as follows:

AIRCRAFT PROTECTION (12-31) CH (11, 12, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 38, 49, 51, 52, 71),
SAMPLING FOR ANALYSIS (12-32) CH (24, 28, 29, 49, 79), PRE-CONDITIONING (12-33) CH (21),
GROUNDING POINTS: (12-34) CH (24), SYSTEM LINE FLUSHING (12-36) CH (29).

Pressure Refuel with Automatic Control (TASK 12-11-28-650-003)

WARNING: STOP THE FUEL TANKER 60 m FROM THE AIRCRAFT NOSE WHILE THE WEATHER
RADAR OPERATES. DO NOT OPERATE THE FUEL TANKER/PUMP UNIT UNTIL YOU STOP THE
OPERATION OF THE WEATHER RADAR.
CAUTION: DO NOT LET THE REFUEL PRESSURE BE MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM SAFE
PRESSURE OF 50psi (3.45bar).
- Make sure that the chocks do not touch the tires. The weight of the fuel can lower the aircraft and cause
the chocks to catch.
- Make sure that a fuel sampling for water contamination check is done to the fuel in the fuel tanker/pump
unit.
- Make sure that the aircraft and the fuel tanker/pump unit are grounded correctly and electrically bonded
together correctly.
- If you do not have ground power available put the BATT POWER switch to the ON position.
NOTE: The HOT BUSS 701PP is energized for ten minutes only, unless you put the MODE SELECT
switch (on the refuel/Defuel panel) to REFUEL.
NOTE: After the refuel control panel access door has opened, if you use refuel battery power only it is
not possible to start the refuel sequence until after approximately 35 seconds. This is because the FQIC
and FLSS BITE sequences operate first.
- Put the TEST switch to the LTS position and hold it there, put the TEST switch to the HIGH position and
hold it there.
- make sure that the REFUEL VALVES switches are in the NORM position. Put the PRESELECTED
rocker switch to the INC position until shows the necessary fuel load put the MODE SELECT switch to
the REFUEL position. Start the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit. When the refuel operation is
complete, make sure that the END light comes on, the numbers on the ACTUAL and the RESELECTED
displays are stable and the same +/- 100 kg. Stop the pump on the fuel tanker/pump-unit. Put the MODE
SELECT switch to the OFF and guarded position.
Pressure Refuel with Manual Control (TASK 12-11-28-650-004)
Put the MODE SELECT switch to the REFUEL position. Put the REFUEL VALVES switch(es) for the
applicable fuel tank(s) to the OPEN position. Put the REFUEL VALVES switch(es) for the tank(s) which
will not be refueled to the SHUT position. Start the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit. When each tank
has the correct fuel quantity put its REFUEL VALVE switch to the SHUT position. Stop the pump on the
fuel tanker/pump unit. Put the MODE SELECT switch to the OFF position. Put the applicable REFUEL
VALVES switch(es) to the NORM position.
Pressure Refuel without Electrical Power (TASK 12-11-28-650-005)
Start the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit. Push and hold in the manual plunger(s) on the refuel
valve(s) of the applicable fuel tank(s). Use the MLIs to monitor the quantity of fuel in each tank.
Overwing (Gravity) Refuel (TASK 12-11-28-650-006)
If the intercell transfer valves are closed, open C/B (A10, A11, M22, M23), after five seconds close the
C/B. The intercell transfer valves will stay open until the next refuel selection.
Connect the ground-cable of the refuel nozzle to the wing ground-connection. Put the fuel nozzle in the
overwing refuel point. Start the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit. Use the fuel pumps in the wing tanks
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to move the fuel to the center tank from the wing tanks. Continually monitor the fuel quantities on the
ECAM lower DU. When the fuel quantities are correct, stop the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit.
Procedure to use the ADIRU to Find the Pitch and Roll Data (TASK 12-11-28-860-001)
ON A/C 201-299 & A321
Set the 3 ADIRS switches to the NAV position, MCDU, AIDS, PARM ALPHA CALL-UP, Write (ROLL &
PTCH), In Table, use the PITCH and ROLL data to find the equivalent number.
Procedure to use the FQIC Input Parameters to Find the Pitch and Roll
Data (TASK 12-11-28-860-002)
Do the ADIRS start procedure. MCDU, SYSTEM REPORT/TEST, FUEL, NEXT
PAGE, INPUT PARAMETER VALUES, the MCDU shows the page FQIS
INPUT PARAMETERS - RECORD THE PITCH AND ROLL DATA. In Table, use the PITCH and ROLL
data to find the equivalent number.
Fill the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir with a Hand Pump (TASK 12-12-29-611-001)
Make sure that the aircraft is in this configuration: the speed brakes and the spoilers are retracted, the
thrust reversers are stowed (closed), the landing gear is extended and the landing gear doors are closed,
the FWD and AFT cargo-compartment doors 825 and 826 are closed, all the other hydraulically
controlled systems are in the normal position.
Make sure that the nitrogen fill pressure of the brake accumulator is correct. Make sure that the hydraulic
accumulators have a nitrogen pressure of (1885.4901 psi) at 20 DEG.C. Make sure that the pressure on
the indicator of the related reservoir is (50.7631 + 4.3511 - 0.0000 psi).
Pressurize the Yellow hydraulic system to pressurize the brake accumulator system to (2987.7766 psi).
Fill the Hydraulic Reservoirs
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT PUT TOO MUCH FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. IF THE
RESERVOIR IS TOO FULL, YOU CANNOT PRESSURIZE IT SUFFICIENTLY. LOW AIR PRESSURE
CAN CAUSE THE MESSAGE (RSVR LO AIR PR) TO SHOW IN FLIGHT ON THE UPPER AND
LOWER ECAM DISPLAY UNITS.
NOTE: The hydraulic fluid volume in the reservoirs can change with the temperature. For every 10
DEG.C scale Celcius change in outside air temperature: the volume in the reservoir of the Green
hydraulic system can change by 0.85 l; - Yellow hydraulic system can change by 0.64 l; - Blue hydraulic
system can change by 0.51 l.
NOTE: If the temperature is above 20 DEG.C the quantity indicator pointer must be in the top half of the
applicable scale range.
If you have filled the hydraulic reservoir after:
- Maintenance
- Removal/Installation of large hydraulic components
- Hydraulic fluid low level (loss of the hydraulic
system)
- High loss of hydraulic fluid,
You must do the related bleeding procedure to make
sure that the quantity of the hydraulic fluid in the
system is correct.
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Check Shock Absorber Fluid Level (TASK 12-12-32-611-001)
NOTE: This procedure should be done a minimum of 2 hours after the last aircraft operation. This will
make sure that the shock absorber values recorded are accurate.
- Install the GAGE 200 BAR (2900 PSI) - PRESSURE (10) on the 3-way valve (12).
- Install the FILLING ASSEMBLY (M21930) on the charging valve (6) as follow: Remove the cap (1) and
the plug (5) from the FILLING ASSEMBLY. Move the wrench (9) up to the knurled shoulder (3) and
install the FILLING ASSEMBLY on the charging valve (6). Turn the core (8) of the FILLING ASSEMBLY
clockwise with the knurled shoulder (3) to install the seal (4) on the charging valve (6).
- Deflate the shock absorber as follows: Move the wrench (9) down and slowly turn counterclockwise to
open the charging valve (6) and release the nitrogen pressure. Slowly open the control valve (13) to let
the shock absorber fully deflate. When all the nitrogen pressure is released, turn the wrench (9)
clockwise to close the charging valve (6).
CAUTION: DO NOT LET THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INCREASE TO MORE THAN 22bar (319psi).
THIS WILL PREVENT INTERNAL DAMAGE.
NOTE: (5.577 l) of hydraulic fluid is necessary to fill the NLG shock absorber.
- Replenishment of the NLG Shock Absorber as follow: Open the control valve (20) and slowly open the
charging valve (6). Slowly operate the hand pump (17) to pressurize the shock absorber until the
dimension H is 50 mm. Close the control valve (20). Wait for a minimum of ten minutes to make sure all
the air is removed from the hydraulic fluid. Slowly open the control valve (13) and let the shock absorber
compress fully. Do the steps again, until all the air is removed from the hydraulic fluid in the drain
container (15). Keep the shock absorber compressed fully, and close the control valve (13) and the
charging valve (6).
- Fill the NLG shock absorber with nitrogen gas, as follows: Connect the supply hose (19) of an approved
nitrogen supply to the 3-way valve (12). Use a thermocouple (-45 Deg. C to 70 Deg. C) to measure and
record the temperature of the NLG adjacent to the charging valve. Open the control valve (20). Slowly
open the charging valve (6) to increase the nitrogen pressure in the shock absorber. Let the shock
absorber gradually inflate until the dimension H is correct and agrees with: - The temperature of the NLG
recorded. - The nitrogen pressure (Ref. TASK 12-14-32-614-004). Wait for a minimum of fifteen minutes
to let the pressure become stable. Check the pressure/extension again to make sure that they have not
changed. If necessary, adjust the pressure to give the correct dimension H. TORQUE the charging valve
(6) to between (44.24 and 70.79 lbf.in) and examine for leaks. Move the aircraft to make the shock
absorber move inside its leg.

Replenishment of the NLG Shock Absorber (Aircraft on Jacks) (TASK 12-12-32-611-005)

NOTE: This procedure can be done with the aircraft fully raised on jacks or raised at the forward jacking
point.
- Lift the aircraft on jacks (Ref. TASK 07-11-00-581-001) or (Ref. TASK 07-11-00-581-003).
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- Use the trolley jack to fully compress the shock absorber, while you monitor the hydraulic fluid that goes
into the drain container (15).
- Slowly operate the hand pump (17) to increase the hydraulic supply pressure until the shock absorber
is fully extended.
- Lower the trolley jack to let the shock absorber extend fully.
- Slowly open the control valve (6) to increase the nitrogen pressure. Let the shock absorber gradually
inflate until it is fully inflated.
- Use a thermocouple (-45 Deg. C to 70 Deg. C) to measure and record the temperature adjacent to the
charging valve (6) of the NLG. Read and record the pressure on the gage (10) and refer to the
pressure/temperature table for the related shock absorber inflation pressure.
Hydraulic Replenishment of the MLG Two-Stage Shock Absorber (TASK 12-12-32-611-008)
Lift the aircraft on jacks (Ref. TASK 07-11-00-581-001).
- Deflate the shock absorber as follows: Slowly open the bottom charging valve assembly (1). Slowly
open the top charging valve assembly (4). Remove the top charging valve assembly (4). Install the
standard charging equipment on the two-stage shock absorber. Put the axle jack in position under the
jacking dome (6) of the applicable landing gear. Make sure that the axle jack is free to move forward and
aft.
CAUTION: DO NOT LET THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INCREASE TO MORE THAN 22 BAR (319
PSI). IF THE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN THIS VALUE, IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SHOCK
ABSORBER.
NOTE: 20 l (5.2833 USgal) of hydraulic fluid is necessary to fill each shock absorber.
- Fill the shock absorber with hydraulic fluid as follow: Make sure that: the bottom charging valve (1) is
open; the control valve (20) is open; the control valve (27) is closed. Use the axle jack to fully compress
the shock absorber. At the same time, monitor the hydraulic fluid that goes into the drain container (22).
Close the control valve (20) and open the control valve (27). Use the hydraulic pump (24) to slowly
increase the pressure of the hydraulic supply to 13.8 bar (200.1520 psi). Let the pressure become stable.
Keep the pressure of the hydraulic supply at 13.8 bar (200.1520 psi). At the same time, slowly lower the
axle jack to let the shock absorber fully extend. When the shock absorber is fully extended, let the
pressure become stable at 13.8 bar (200.1520 psi). Release the hydraulic supply pressure. Close the
control valve (27) and open the control valve (20). Do the steps again until the hydraulic fluid from the
bleed hose (21) contains no air. Keep the shock absorber compressed and the hydraulic pressure
released.
- Install the charging valve assembly (4) in the top charging valve port. Do the nitrogen filling of the MLG
two-stage shock absorber (aircraft on jacks) (Ref. TASK 12-14-32-614-003). It is recommended that you
do a weight on wheels pressure (H) dimension check (Ref. TASK 12-14-32-200-001), not less than 24
hours after you lower the aircraft off the jacks since New hydraulic fluid can absorb nitrogen.
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Replenishment of the Alternate Brake Reservoir (TASK 12-12-32-611-002)

NOTE: This procedure will let you replenish the alternate brake
reservoir. But, if the reservoir is empty, you should do a bleed
procedure of the complete system.
- Remove the blanking cap (4) from the filling valve (3) and
disconnect the drain line (5) from the bleed valve (1). - Install a
vinyl tube on to the bleed valve (1).
- Put the vinyl tube into a container full of HYDRAULIC FLUIDS
(Material No. 02-003) that does not have gas in it. Open the bleed
valve (1). - Use the handpump to fill the brake reservoir (2). Keep
the hydraulic fluid flow rate constant and at a pressure of less
than 4 bar (58 psi) as shown on the pressure gage.
- When the hydraulic fluid that comes from the bleed valve (1)
does not have gas in it, close the bleed valve (1). - Open the
bleed valve (1) and put the brake reservoir (2) to its correct level (on the green ring). Close the bleed
valve (1).
Replenishment of the MLG Torque Link Damper (TASK 12-12-32-611-006)
Remove the cap assembly (6) and the bleed screw (1). Install the BLEED
ADAPTOR (460006804) to the bleed plug (2). Install the bleed pipe on the
BLEED ADAPTOR. Install connector to the check valve (7) and connect a
hydraulic source, minimum supply pressure 50 PSI. Supply hydraulic fluid,
at a pressure of between 2.42 bar (35 psi) and 2.75 bar (40 psi), to the
check valve (7). Keep the hydraulic pressure until you get an air-free flow
of fluid from the bleed plug (2). Increase the pressure of the hydraulic fluid
to between 2.75 bar (40 psi) and 3.45 bar (50 psi). Close the bleed plug
(2). Make sure that the reservoir can (4) moves between (1.5 mm) and (3.1
mm) above the FULL level indicator line. Keep the hydraulic pressure for a
time of 3 minutes. During the 3 minutes make sure that no external
leakage of fluid occurs and reservoir can (4) does not move. Decrease the
hydraulic pressure to zero.
Measure the quantity of hydraulic fluid that comes out of the check valve
(7) during a time of 15 seconds. There must be no more than 15 drops.
Open the bleed plug (2) slowly until the reservoir can (4) becomes level
with the FULL line. Close the bleed plug (2).
Draining of the Oil from the IDG (TASK 12-13-24-680-010)
NOTE: Approximately 3.8 l of oil will flow into the container.
Put the end of the overflow drain hose in the container; connect the overflow drain hose to the overflow
drain valve. Remove the case drain plug. Remove the packing and discard it. Drain the oil. If the drained
oil has a fuel odor, do the servicing of the IDG after oil chemical contamination (Ref. TASK 24-21-00-
612-044).
IDG Servicing - Filling of the IDG with Oil or Addition of Oil after a Level Check (TASK 12-13-24-
612-011)
Connect the overflow drain hose to the overflow drain valve. Connect the pressure fill hose to the
pressure fill valve. Fill the IDG with the filtered OILS (Material No. 03-002) at a maximum of 35 psi
(2.4131 bar); Stop the filling procedure when the quantity of oil collected from the overflow drain hose is
(0.95 l) minimum. If you replaced a part of the oil system (filter, external system component, drain plug),
do dry motoring for leak check before inspection.
Inspection of the oil level with or without dry motoring: IF YOU DRY-MOTOR THE ENGINE IN AMBIENT
AIR TEMPERATURES OF LESS THAN 20ºC, THE OIL LEVEL WILL BECOME STABLE ONLY AFTER
30 MINUTES. If the oil level is at or near the top of the green band, oil servicing is not necessary; if the
oil level is below or above the green band, service IDG again.
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Inspection of the oil level after an engine run: if the oil level is in the green or yellow band, oil servicing is
not necessary, if the oil level is below the green band or above the yellow band, service IDG again.

Do Quick Oil Servicing - Filling of the IDG with Oil for Oil Complement after Level Check (TASK
12-13-24-612-010)
This procedure is for quick adjustment of the IDG oil level during transit only if there is no time to do the
normal procedure. With this oil servicing procedure, it is not necessary to let the oil drain from the
overflow drain hose for approximately 20 minutes.
Depressurization of the IDG Case; Filling of the IDG with Oil
Stop this operation when the oil level in the sightglass is at the top of the green band.
NOTE: There is a delay between the oil complement and the oil level change in the sightglass.
The oil level must be at or near the line between the yellow band and the green band, If the oil level is
above this position, do the normal procedure of oil replenishing to adjust the oil level.
Oil Replenishment of the THS Actuator (TASK 12-13-27-612-001)
Remove the cap (4) from the oil fill plug (3). Install the TOOL - OIL FILLING, THS ACTUATOR
(0U190363) on the oil fill plug (3). Monitor the oil quantity indicator (5). Fill the THS actuator with OILS
(Material No. 03-003) until the oil level is at the MAXI mark.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the plug (1) to make the filling procedure easier.
NOTE: If the oil level is filled after a level check, always record the necessary quantity of oil added.
If less than 90 cm3 of oil is added, no other maintenance is necessary; between 90 cm3 and 440 cm3 is
added, do a check of the THS actuator to find the cause of the leakage (Ref. TASK 27-44-51-210-004);
more than 440 cm3 of oil is added, replace the THS actuator.
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Oil Replenishment of the Flap PCU Gearbox (TASK 12-13-27-612-002)
Depressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems. Open C/B (B07, Q21); Remove the oil-fill plug
(1). Remove and discard the packing (2). Slowly add OILS (Material No. 03-003) to the flap PCU gearbox
while measuring the quantity of oil being added. Immediately stop adding oil when the oil starts to come
out of the oil-fill hole.
NOTE: Record the quantity of oil added to the PCU gearbox.
If less than 50 cm3 of oil was added, no maintenance action is necessary; between 50 cm3 and 70 cm3
of oil was added, replace the PCU at (or before) the next scheduled maintenance check. This must be no
more than 600 flight hours or 750 flight cycles or 100 days; more than 70 cm3 of oil was added, replace
the PCU before 20 flight cycles have been completed.

Oil Replenishment of the Slat PCU Gearbox (TASK 12-13-27-612-003)

Depressurize the Green and Yellow hydraulic systems. Open C/B (B06, R21); Remove the oil-fill plug
(1). Remove and discard the packing (2). Slowly add OILS (Material No. 03-003) to the flap PCU gearbox
while measuring the quantity of oil being added. Immediately stop adding oil when the oil starts to come
out of the oil-fill hole.
NOTE: Record the quantity of oil added to the PCU gearbox.
If less than 50 cm3 of oil was added, no maintenance action is necessary; between 50 cm3 and 70 cm3
of oil was added, replace the PCU at (or before) the next scheduled maintenance check. This must be no
more than 600 flight hours or 750 flight cycles or 100 days; more than 70 cm3 of oil was added, replace
the PCU before 20 flight cycles have been completed.
Drain, Refill and Flush the Flap Actuator Assemblies with Semi-fluid (TASK 12-13-27-612-005)
- Extend the flaps fully. Make sure that the LOCKING TOOL - FLAP/SLAT CONTROL LEVER
(98D27803000000) is in position. Extend the spoilers 1 thru 5. Make sure that a COLLAR-SAFETY,
SPOILER is installed on each spoiler servo-control.
- Fill the flap actuator with clean COMMON GREASE (Material No. 04-025) as follows:
Remove the vent plug (1) from the flap actuator. Remove the drain plug (2) from the flap actuator.
NOTE: The drain plug (2) is at the bottom location on the actuator.
- Connect the FILLING KIT-ACTUATOR (A663160) to fill the flap actuator, as follows:
Install the vent plug adaptor in the vent plug hole of the flap actuator. Install the drain plug adaptor in
the drain plug hole of the flap actuator. Assemble the semi-fluid pump to the semi-fluid container.
Connect the supply hose from the semi-fluid pump to the vent plug adaptor. Assemble the waste lid to
the used fluid container. Connect the waste hose from the waste lid to the drain plug adaptor.
- Operate the semi-fluid pump and slowly fill the flap actuator. Operate the pump handle until clean semi-
fluid flows from the drain hose. Disconnect the supply hose from the vent plug adaptor. Remove the vent
plug adaptor from the flap actuator. Disconnect the waste hose from the drain plug adaptor.
Install (but do not torque tighten) the vent plug (1) in the flap actuator. Install (but do not torque tighten)
the drain plug (2) in the flap actuator.
- Operate the flaps through their full range of travel five times. After the last operation, make sure that the
flaps are in the fully extended position. Remove unwanted semi-fluid from the flap actuator as follows:
Remove the vent plug (1) from the flap actuator. Remove the drain plug (2) from the flap actuator.
Install the vent plug adaptor and the drain plug adaptor. Connect the waste hose. Connect the empty
oil gun to the vent plug adaptor. Operate the empty oil gun 15 times to put air into the flap actuator and
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push out unwanted semi-fluid. Make sure that you operate the oil gun handle through its full range each
time. Disconnect the oil gun from the vent plug adaptor. Remove the vent plug adaptor from the flap
actuator. Disconnect the waste hose from the drain plug adaptor. Remove the drain plug adapter from
the flap actuator. Install (but do not torque tighten) the vent plug (1) in the flap actuator. Install (but do
not torque tighten) the drain plug (2) in the flap actuator.
- Operate the flaps through their full range of travel five times again after the last operation, make sure
that the flaps are in the fully extended position. Do the steps again.

Servicing of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) (TASK 12-13-29-600-001)

Depressurize the Blue hydraulic system. Extend the Ram Air Turbine (RAT). Open C/B (D14, B04, P33).
Remove and discard the lockwire from the oil fill plug (1). Remove the oil fill plug (1). Fill the RAT
gearbox with OILS (Material No. 03-003), until it spills from the fill port. If necessary install a new packing
(2) on the fill plug (1). TORQUE the fill plug (1) to between (9.2 and 12.5 lbf.ft).
Check Oil Level and Replenish (APS 3200) (TASK 49-90-00-600-004)
Make sure that the APU MASTER SW pushbutton switch is off. Make sure that hydraulic systems are
depressurized. Open C/B (L41, L42). Use the oil brands and types which follow: TYPE I OILS (Material
No. 03-003) or TYPE II OILS (Material No. 03-002)
TYPE I TYPE II
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Check Oil Level and Replenish (Gravity Fill Procedure)
Do an oil level check on the oil sight glass. If the oil level is at the FULL mark on the oil sight glass, do
not add oil to the APU oil reservoir. Put the container in position below the APU gear box to collect oil
leakage. Open the oil filler cap. Carefully add the oil until the oil level in the oil reservoir is at the FULL
mark on the oil sight glass.
**ON A/C 001-007, Check Oil Level and Replenish (Pressure Fill Procedure)
NOTE: If the oil which is in the TANK - ENGINE OIL FILLING UP is of a different type or brand than the
oil which is in the APU oil reservoir, you must change the oil in the TANK ENGINE OIL FILLING UP or in
the APU oil reservoir.
CAUTION: DO NOT FILL THE GEARBOX ABOVE THE FULL MARK ON THE SIGHT GLASS. DURING
APU OPERATION THE OIL EXPANDS WHICH COULD CREATE AN OVER-FILLED CONDITION
RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE OIL SMELL IN THE CABIN.
- Connect the overflow hose and the pressure fill hose. Operate the TANK - ENGINE OIL FILLING UP
and slowly add oil until it flows from the overfill hose into the container. Disconnect the overflow hose and
the pressure fill hose.
NOTE: Make sure that the outlet end of the overflow hose is above the fluid level in the container and not
blocked. Keep the overflow hose connected for approximately 2 minutes, after you have stopped to add
the oil.

Oil Change (Drain Method) (APS 3200) (TASK 49-90-00-600-005)

Position the container below the magnetic drain plug. Remove the filler cap, this will allow the oil to drain
quicker. Remove the magnetic element (MCD) and install the GEARBOX DRAINING TUBE
(TB9069G001). Change Oil. Remove the GEARBOX DRAINING TUBE and install the magnetic element.
Replace the pressure oil filter-element (Ref. TASK 49-91-41-920-001). Replace the AC-generator
scavenge filter-element (Ref. TASK 49-91-41-920-002). Fill the APU oil reservoir.
NOTE: If GEARBOX DRAINING TUBE is not available, remove the complete drain plug.
NOTE: If you fill the APU oil reservoir with an oil of a different brand or type to the oil which was drained,
you must do the complete drain and fill procedure two times.
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Operate the APU for five minutes. Examine the magnetic drain plug and oil filters area for evidence of oil
leaks. NOTE: No leaks are permitted.
Drain the Engine Oil System (TASK 12-13-79-610-010)
- Loosen the oil filler cap. Remove the oil tank drain plug from the front flange of the gearbox. Let the
engine oil drain in to the container for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- Drain the external gearbox. Remove the chip detectors housing and let the oil drain in to the container.
- Drain the oil scavenge filter. Remove the plug and let the oil drain in to the container.
- Drain the oil pressure pump filter. Remove the nut and let the oil drain in to the container.

Check Oil Level and Replenish (TASK 12-13-79-610-011)

- Where conditions permit, the oil tank should be checked and oil added, if necessary within a period of 5
to 60 minutes after engine shutdown.
- If the engine was stopped for between 1 and 10 hours, perform an idle run of at least 3 minutes
duration prior to servicing to ensure the oil level indicated on the sight glass is correct.
- If the engine was stopped for more than 10 hours, dry crank the engine followed by a start and idle run
of a least 3 minutes duration before servicing to ensure the oil level indicated on the sight glass is
correct.
- Servicing is not required prior to departure if the engine was serviced on arrival and pre departure walk
round checks confirm no oil pools/drips from drain mast.
- If extended cranking has been undertaken e.g. following core washing, maintenance activity, etc, prior
to servicing, run the engine at idle for a minimum of 3 minutes.
- (Gravity Filling) Remove the filler cap from the engine oil tank. Fill the oil tank with series engine oil
(Material No. V10-77); Examine the packing on the filler cap. Replace the packing if it is damaged.
NOTE: Do not fill the oil tank past the sight glass FULL level. Filling to tank overfill will result in excess
oil, leading to amber cross indication warnings and service disruption.

- (Pressure Filling) Fill the oil tank with series engine oil, using the oil pressure system until oil is visible
through the transparent plastic overflow hose. When oil from the overflow hose stops, disconnect the
pressure filling system.
CAUTION: DURING FILLING OF THE OIL TANK, DO NOT EXCEED A FLOW RATE OF 50 US
GAL/HR, OR OVERSERVICING MAY RESULT.
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CAUTION: REMOVAL OF THE HOSE FROM THE OVERFLOW PORT BEFORE FLOW OF OIL HAS
STOPPED WILL RESULT IN AN OVERSERVICED TANK.
NOTE: Use of a transparent plastic hose will allow detection of oil at the overflow port (oil tank full) and
give a quicker visual indication to stop the filling operation.
Prime the Engine Oil System (TASK 12-13-79-610-012)
This task gives the instructions necessary to fill a new engine, or an engine that has had an overhaul,
with oil and to prime the oil system. This task must only be used when detailed in other tasks.
NOTE: It is recommended that you keep to one brand of oil although approved brands may be mixed if
necessary to continue operation.
- Fill the oil system; Dry motor the engine for one minute. Make sure that the oil pressure is 10 psi or
greater after 30 seconds. Fill the oil system.
Drain and Replenish Oil System for Starter (TASK 12-13-80-600-011)
- Examine around the starter mounting flange for oil leaks. Examine the v-band clamp for tightness and
make sure it is correctly installed. Examine around the drain plug and the magnetic chip detector for oil
leaks. Examine the magnetic chip detector for debris.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into the container. Measure the quantity of drained oil; if the
quantity is not less than 8 oz (ounce) (240 cc), the starter is serviceable. If the quantity is less than 8 oz,
replace the starter. Or contact Airline Maintenance Centre to generate a carry forward item to have
starter replaced within 50 flight hours. Service the starter with oil (Ref. TASK 12-13-80-600-010).
Replenishment of Starter Oil System (TASK 12-13-80-600-010)
NOTE: It is recommended that you keep to one brand of oil. Although approved brands may be mixed if
necessary to continue operation.
Service the Starter with Oil
Pre SBE 80-003: Introduction of Oil Level Sight Glass and increased Oil Quantity.
Pre SBE 80-007: Introduction of a new Transmission Housing to increase oil level.
CAUTION: FILL PORT AND OVERFLOW PORT MUST BE OPENED DURING OIL SERVICE. IF NOT,
OVERFILLING CAN OCCUR.
CAUTION: TO MAKE SURE THE OIL LEVEL IS CORRECT, WAIT UNTIL OVERFLOW STOPS FROM
THE FILL PORT OR OVERFLOW PORT.
- Put clean approved engine oil (Material No. V10-077) into the starter at the filling point using an oil
servicing aid e.g. Syringe or squeezy bottle with flexible tube, until the oil overflows the filling point or
overflow point. To make sure the oil level is correct, wait until the overflow stops.
Service the Starter with Oil
SBE 80-003, SBE 80-007:
NOTE: do not loosen the adapter (3). Hold it with a wrench when you remove the oil filler plug (1).
The starter sight glass can be used to confirm that oil is present but not the oil quantity.
Service the Starter with Oil
SBE 70-395: Introduction of an oil pressure fill facility.
- Put clean approved engine oil into the starter at the pressure fill facility until the oil overflows from the oil
overflow point. To make sure the oil level is correct, wait until the overflow stops.
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Fill the Hydraulic Power Accumulators with Nitrogen (TASK 12-14-29-614-001)
Depressurize the applicable hydraulic system. Do a check of the nitrogen pressure gage,
before you fill the applicable accumulator; If the decrease in nitrogen pressure is more than
15 bar (217.5565 psi) do a leak check of the applicable accumulator (Ref. TASK 29-10-00-
200-008). If the decrease in nitrogen pressure is less than 15 bar (217.5565 psi), remove the
blanking cap from the charging valve. Connect the FILL UNIT - NITROGEN to the charging
valve. Loosen the charging valve nut. Open the control valve slowly and fill the hydraulic
power accumulator to the correct pressure for the ambient temperature.
Fill the Load Alleviation Accumulators with Nitrogen (TASK 12-14-29-614-002)
Depressurize the Green, Yellow and Blue hydraulic systems; Remove the blanking cap from
the charging valve. Connect the FILL UNIT - NITROGEN to the charging valve. Loosen the
charging valve nut. Open the control valve slowly and fill the load alleviation accumulator to
the correct pressure for the ambient temperature.
Nitrogen Filling of the Tires (TASK 12-14-32-614-001)
- Use only dry nitrogen or other inert gases to inflate the tires. The gas used to inflate the tires must not
contain more than 5% oxygen (volume).
- If the aircraft is far from its base and no dry nitrogen is available, you can use air for the servicing of the
tires if the oxygen in the tires is not more than 5% (volume) or maintenance personnel remove the air
from the tires and inflate them with dry nitrogen before 15 hours time service.
- A chemical reaction between the oxygen in the tires and the gases from the inner liner can cause a tire
explosion.
- Remove the tire inflation-valve cap. Install the tire inflation adaptor and pressure gage on the tire
inflation valve. Connect the tire inflation cart to the tire inflation adaptor.
- If there is a large temperature decrease between the departure and the destination airports, you must
adjust the tire pressure for the colder airport before the flight. If the temperature difference is equal to or
greater than 25 deg.C lower; do this procedure: Increase the given tire pressures 3.7% for each 10
deg.C of temperature difference.
- Refer to the table to find the correct NLG & MLG tire pressure.
Remove Both
Normal Remove Tire
Tires
NLG 178 - 187 144 - 161 0 – 144 psi
A320-231
MLG 165 - 174 133 - 149 0 – 133 psi
NLG 178 - 187 144 - 161 0 – 144 psi
A320-232
MLG 174 - 182 139 - 156 0 – 139 psi
NLG 168 - 177 135 - 151 0 – 135 psi
A321
MLG 212 - 223 170 - 191 0 – 170 psi
Nitrogen Filling of the Yellow Hydraulic System, Brake Pressure Accumulator (TASK 12-14-32-
614-002)
Make sure that pressure in the brake accumulator of the Yellow hydraulic system is released.
Loosen the charging valve nut. Open the control valve slowly and fill the brake accumulator to the correct
pressure for the ambient temperature.
ON A/C 001-099 ON A/C ALL & Post SB 32-1215 for A/C 001-099

Inspection of the MLG Shock Absorbers Before Flight (TASK 12-14-32-200-001)

Measure the dimension (H) for each MLG shock absorber. If the difference between each MLG shock
absorber is more than 75 mm or one of the (H) dimensions is less than 33 mm do the steps that follow:
Do the nitrogen filling of the shock absorber (aircraft on jacks) (Ref. TASK 12-14-32-614-003). Lower the
aircraft off jacks. Measure the dimension H again. If the difference between the two H dimensions is
more than 75 mm or one of the H dimensions is less than 33 mm do the steps that follow: Do the fluid
check of the MLG shock absorber (Ref. TASK 12-12- 32-611-008). Lower the aircraft off jacks.
NOTE: New hydraulic fluid can absorb nitrogen. Shock absorber nitrogen pressure can decrease.
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Check Shock Absorber Charge Pressure (TASK 12-14-32-614-004)
Aircraft on the Ground - Nitrogen Filling of the NLG Shock Absorber
- Measure and record the shock absorber extension dimension H. Remove the blanking cap from the
charging valve. Use a thermocouple to measure and record the temperature adjacent to the charging
valve. Install the FILLING ASSEMBLY (M21930) on the charging valve. Make sure that the control
valves (14) and (15) are closed. Slowly open the charging valve with the FILLING ASSEMBLY. Read
and record the pressure shown on the pressure gage. Close the charging valve. Use the recorded
pressure and temperature values to identify the correct dimension (H) for the shock absorber
extension. Compare this value with the dimension (H) you recorded in previous. No action is necessary
if the value you recorded compares to dimension (H) plus or minus 5%.
- If the dimension H is incorrect; connect the nitrogen supply hose of the nitrogen source to the 3-way
valve. Open the control valve of the nitrogen source. Open the control valve (15) and adjust the
nitrogen source to give the necessary pressure. Slowly open the charging valve (2) with the FILLING
ASSEMBLY. Monitor the dimension (H) and adjust the pressure until the dimension (H) is correct.
NOTE: After the pressure has been adjusted, wait for a minimum of fifteen minutes to let the pressure
become stable.
Check the pressure/extension again to make sure that they have not changed. If necessary, adjust the
pressure to give the correct dimension (H); when the dimension (H) is correct, close the charging valve
(2). Close the control valve of the nitrogen source. Open the control valve (14) to release the pressure
and remove the nitrogen source from the 3-way valve. TORQUE the charging valve nut to between
(44.24 and 70.79 lbf.in) and examine for leaks.
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Fill the Potable Water Tank System (Aircraft Electrical Power Available) (TASK 12-15-38-613-001)
CAUTION: THE WATER PRESSURE MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 3.45 BARS (50.0 PSI) A
PRESSURE MORE THAN 3.45 BARS (50.0 PSI) CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.
If the temperature in the aircraft is below 4 DEG.C do the pre-conditioning procedure (Ref. TASK 12-33-
21-618-001).
Connect the fill hose of the CART - SERVICING, WATER, POTABLE to the POTABLE WATER FILL
AND DRAIN port. Turn the FILL/DRAIN handle to the PULL TO FILL position, and then pull it out to the
mechanical stop. The OVERFLOW VALVE OPEN light comes on. Operate the water service vehicle. The
FILL/DRAIN handle will automatically return to the NORMAL position when the TANK FULL light comes
on. The OVERFLOW VALVE OPEN light 6MP goes off.
Fill the Potable Water Tank System (Aircraft Electrical Power not Available) (TASK 12-15-38-613-
002)
Turn the TANK OVERFLOW handle to the OPEN position. Operate the water service vehicle and fill the
potable water tank until water comes from the TANK OVERFLOW port. Turn the TANK OVERFLOW
handle to the CLOSE position.
Servicing of the Toilet System (TASK 12-16-38-613-001)
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE VACUUM PRESSURE IS NOT MORE THAN 6 PSI (0,4 BAR)
MAXIMUM, IF YOU USE A VACUUM OPERATED TOILET SERVICE VEHICLE. A HIGHER VACUUM
PRESSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM TOILET SYSTEM.
- Draining of the System; Open the cap of the toilet drain connection and the fill and rinse connection.
Connect the toilet service-vehicle hose-adapter and the 4-inch diameter drain hose to the toilet drain
connection. Turn the open lever to the OPEN position. Move the drain valve control-handle from the
CLOSE to the OPEN position. The waste will drain.
- Flushing of the Toilet System; Connect the flush/fill hose (1-inch diameter) of the toilet service vehicle to
the fill and rinse connection. Operate the toilet service vehicle. Make sure that the water pressure is
stable at 2.4 bar (34.81 psi) and the water flow is stable at 38.0 l (10.04 USgal) per minute. Flush the
toilet system with approximately 57.0 l (15.06 USgal) of water. The drain valve must be in the OPEN
position.
- Disinfection of the Waste Holding Tank; Use the toilet service vehicle and fill the waste tank with 10 l
(2.64 USgal) of disinfectant solution.
NOTE: The disinfection solution is a 0.25% solution of DISINFECTANTS (Material No. 14-001A).
Inspection/Check of the Level and Pressure of the Rain Repellent Fluid (TASK 12-17-30-200-001)
ON A/C 001-099,
Inspection/Check of the Level and Pressure of the Rain Repellent Fluid; On the pressure indicator, make
sure that the pointer points to the green area (if the pointer points to the yellow area, replace the can),
On the quantity indicator, make sure that there is sufficient rain-repellent fluid (if you see the REFILL
float, replace the can).
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ON A/C ALL & Post SB 30-1032 For A/C 008-099,
On the pressure indicator, make sure that the pointer points to the green area (if the pointer points to the
yellow area, replace the can), on the quantity indicator, make sure that there is sufficient rain-repellent
fluid (if you see the surface of the fluid, replace the can).

Pre-conditioning through the LP Ground Connection (TASK 12-33-21-618-001)

CAUTION: DO NOT USE CONDITIONED AIR FROM THE PACKS AT THE SAME TIME AS AIR FROM
THE LOW-PRESSURE GROUND UNITS. THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CHECK VALVES.
Start the ground air-supply unit and make sure that the airflow is between 54 kg.min and 78 kg.min, the
supplied air pressure is not more than 40 mbar (0.58 psi).
Pre-conditioning through the HP Ground Connection (TASK 12-33-21-618-001- 01)
Start the ground air-supply unit and make sure that the airflow is between 54 kg.min and 78 kg.min, the
supplied air pressure is not more than 3.5 bar (50.7631 psi), and the supplied air temperature does not
go above 260 deg.C.
Aircraft Grounding for the Refuel/Defuel Operations (TASK 12-34-24-869-001)
Grounding points are: on the nose landing gear, on the main landing gear, on the wing upper surface, on
the engine air intakes.
- Make sure that the fuel tanker is grounded. Connect a ground cable to the aircraft grounding point on
the landing gears. Connect a bonding cable between the fuel tanker and a grounding point on one of the
MLG Legs or the NLG Leg, or connect a bonding cable between the fuel tanker and the grounding point
on the upper wing surface. The aircraft wheels must be on ground.
WARNING: ALWAYS CONNECT THE GROUND CABLE TO THE PARKING GROUND POINT
BEFORE YOU CONNECT IT TO THE AIRCRAFT. DO NOT ATTACH THE CABLE TO THE AIRCRAFT
FIRST (THERE IS A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK).
AIRCRAFT PROTECTION - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
- The aircraft is in cold soak configuration when: it is parked in cold weather (Outside Air Temperature
lower than 0ºC) and there is no supply of power to the aircraft (no air conditioning).
- De-icing is a procedure to remove frost, ice, snow and slush from the aircraft surfaces.
- Anti-icing is a precautionary procedure which provides protection against the formation of frost or ice
and snow accumulation on the treated surfaces of the aircraft for a limited period of time, the holdover
time.
- One step De-/Anti-icing is carried out with an anti-icing fluid, normally heated. The aircraft is de-iced
and the fluid that remains on the aircraft gives limited anti-ice protection.
- An aircraft that is ready for flight must not have ice, snow, slush or frost adhering to its critical flight
surfaces (wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizers and rudder). Thin hoarfrost is permitted on the upper
surface of the fuselage.
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