AMM Task 28-11-00-790-802-A

Customer : HVN Manual : AMM
Type : A318/A319/A320/A321 Selected applicability : ALL

Rev. Date : Nov 01, 2017
28-11-00-790-802-A - Leak Test of the Wing Tanks and the Center
Tank - Without Fuel - Pressurized Air and Helium/Air Procedure
** ON A/C ALL
TASK 28-11-00-790-802-A
Leak Test of the Wing Tanks and the Center Tank - Without Fuel - Pressurized Air and Helium/Air Procedure
WARNING: PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU
START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE.
1. Reason for the Job

Self explanatory
2 Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE QTY DESIGNATION

No specific AR ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT)
No specific AR SAFETY BARRIER(S)
No specific AR WARNING NOTICE(S)
(98D27803000000) 1 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION
(DETTPS8001) 1
(DETTPSH0AI00) 1 AIRBUS HOLDER FOR VENT PLUGS
(DETTPSTAAI001) 1 DRAIN-WATER, INTERFACES
** ON A/C 001-010
(DETTPSVPAI04) 1 VENT PLUG KIT
** ON A/C 011-300
(DETTPSVPAI07) 1 PLUGS-NACA VENT
** ON A/C ALL
(DETW40052) 1
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS ZONE DESCRIPTION

140 CENTER WING
540 FUEL TANK
550 VENT SURGE TANK
640 FUEL TANK
650 VENT SURGE TANK
C. Referenced Information
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© AIRBUS S.A.S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY DOCUMENT.
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
(Ref. 12-11-28-650-003-A). Pressure Refuel with Automatic Control
(Ref. 12-34-24-869-001-B). Aircraft Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for the Refuel/Defuel or
Oxygen Servicing Operations
(Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A). Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power
(Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A-01). Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU
(Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A-02). Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2)
(Ref. 24-41-00-862-002-A). De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the External
Power
(Ref. 24-41-00-862-002-A-01). De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU
(Ref. 24-41-00-862-002-A-02). De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engine
1(2)
(Ref. 27-50-00-866-008-A). Extension of the Flaps on the Ground
(Ref. 27-50-00-866-008-A-01). Extension of the Flaps/Slats on the Ground
(Ref. 27-50-00-866-009-A). Retraction of the Flaps on the Ground
(Ref. 27-50-00-866-009-A-01). Retraction of the Flaps/Slats on the Ground
(Ref. 27-80-00-866-004-A). Extending the Slats on the Ground
(Ref. 27-80-00-866-005-A). Retracting the Slats on the Ground
(Ref. 28-10-00-910-001-A). Safety Procedures When You Do Work in a Fuel Tank
(Ref. 28-10-00-910-002-A). Access to the Fuel Tanks and the Work Areas
(Ref. 28-11-00-790-009-A). Leak Test of the Fuel Tanks - Without Fuel - Helium Procedure
(Ref. 28-12-41-200-003-A). Inspection of the Overpressure Protector
(Ref. 28-25-00-650-001-A). Pressure Defuel
(Ref. 28-25-00-650-003-A). To Drain Remaining Fuel from the Wing Tanks and the Center Tank
(Ref. 28-25-00-650-003-A-01). To Drain Remaining Fuel from the Wing Tanks and the Center Tank
(Ref. 31-60-00-860-001-A). EIS Start Procedure
(Ref. 31-60-00-860-002-A). EIS Stop Procedure
(Ref. 51-76-12-300-001-A). Local Repair of the Fuel Tank Sealant
(Ref. 57-27-11-400-001-A). Installation of the Access Panel
(Ref. 57-27-11-400-002-A). Installation of the Access Panel
Helium Mapping Kit - Left Wing Tank and Center Tank - Connections SHEET 1
Helium Mapping Kit - Right Wing Tank - Connections SHEET 1

TPS
AIR/HELIUM
SUPPLY
Fans Pressurization System
TANK PRESSURE
MEASUREMENT
NOTE:
1. WATER DRAIN-VALVE ADAPTER
2. NACA PLUG
3. NACA PLUG HOLDER
4. CONTROL UNIT
N_MM_281100_5_NAM0_01_00
Figure 28-11-00-991-04100-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Helium

Mapping Kit - Left Wing Tank and Center Tank - Connections
** ON A/C ALL

TPS
AIR/HELIUM
SUPPLY
Fans Pressurization System
2
TANK PRESSURE
MEASUREMENT
NOTE:
1. WATER DRAIN-VALVE ADAPTER
2. CONTROL UNIT
3. NACA PLUG HOLDER
4. NACA PLUG
N_MM_281100_5_NBM0_01_00
Figure 28-11-00-991-04200-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Helium Mapping Kit - Right Wing Tank - Connections
** ON A/C ALL

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 28-11-00-941-119-A
A. Safety Precautions
WARNING: OBEY THE SAFETY PROCEDURES WHEN YOU DO WORK IN A FUEL TANK.
(1) You must obey the fuel safety procedures when you do work in a fuel tank (Ref. AMM TASK 28-10-
00-910-001) .
(2) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Put the LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION (98D27803000000) on the slat/flap
control lever.
(4) Put the SAFETY BARRIER(S) in position.
Subtask 28-11-00-860-129-A
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the aircraft is grounded (earthed) correctly (Ref. AMM TASK 12-34-24-869-001) .
(2) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002) .
(3) In the cockpit:
(a) On the panel 25VU, make sure that the APU MASTER SW P/BSW is in the off position (the ON
legend is off).
(b) On the panel 115VU, make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1 and ENG/MASTER 2 switches are in
the OFF position.
(c) On the panel 40VU, make sure that the X FEED P/BSW is released (the ON legend is off).
(4) Do the EIS start procedure (ECAM only) (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001) , then:
· On the ECAM control panel (CP), push (in) the FUEL P/BSW
· Make sure that the FUEL page shows on the ECAM lower display unit (DU).
(5) On the ECAM lower DU, make sure that:
· The engine LP valves are shown closed (amber cross-line)
· The APU LP valve shows closed (green crossed line)
· The X FEED valve shows closed (green crossed line).
(6) On the refuel/defuel panel 800VU, make sure that:
· The MODE SELECT switch is in the OFF and guarded position
· All the REFUEL VALVE switches are in the SHUT position.
(7) Defuel the applicable fuel tank(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 28-25-00-650-001) .
(8) Drain the remaining fuel from the applicable fuel tank(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 28-25-00-650-003) .
(9) Fully extend the flaps and the slats (Ref. AMM TASK 27-50-00-866-008) and (Ref. AMM TASK 27-
80-00-866-004) .
(10) Make sure that the LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION (98D27803000000) is
installed on the slat/flap control lever.
(11) Make sure that the applicable overpressure protector on each NACA inlet is serviceable
(Ref. AMM TASK 28-12-41-200-003) .
(12) Make sure that the manhole access panels of all wing tanks are installed correctly
(Ref. AMM TASK 57-27-11-400-001) and (Ref. AMM TASK 57-27-11-400-002) .
(13) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-002) .

(14) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits

(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002) .
Subtask 28-11-00-010-092-A
C. Get Access
(1) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) in position below the applicable access panel.
(2) Remove the applicable access panels.
(a) To get access to the front of the fuel tank, remove the applicable wing leading-edge access-
panels.
(b) To get access to the rear of the fuel tank, remove the applicable wing trailing-edge access-
panels.
(c) To get access to the center tank, remove the applicable belly fairing access-panel.
4. Procedure
** ON A/C 001-010
Subtask 28-11-00-790-098-A
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE IN THE TANK IS NOT MORE THAN 0.1378
BAR (2.0 PSI). THIS WILL PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM.
A. Leak Test of the Left Wing Tank and the Center Tank - Without Fuel - Pressurized Air and Helium/Air
Procedure
(Ref. Fig. Helium Mapping Kit - Left Wing Tank and Center Tank - Connections SHEET 1)
NOTE: To do the test, use the applicable items from:

- The (DETTPS8001)
- The (DETW40052)
- The VENT PLUG KIT (DETTPSVPAI04)
- The AIRBUS HOLDER FOR VENT PLUGS (DETTPSH0AI00) and
- The DRAIN-WATER, INTERFACES (DETTPSTAAI001) .
(1) Connect the compressed air supply to the control unit (4).
(2) Connect the power supply and set the control unit (4) switch to the ON position.
(3) Install the NACA plug holder (3) on the NACA plug (2).
(4) Install the NACA plug (2) on the left-wing NACA inlet.
(5) Make sure that the NACA plug (2) is connected to the control unit (4).
(6) Connect the water drain-valve adapter (1) from the control unit (4) to the water drain valve 25QM.
(7) Do an air leak test as follows:
(a) Operate the control unit (4) to start the air test.
NOTE: The system will automatically increase the pressure to 0.10 bar (1.5 psi).
(b) When the pressure has got to 0.10 bar (1.5 psi), monitor the pressure in the tank(s) for a period
of 10 minutes.
(c) If the pressure in the tank(s) decreases to less than 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), find the exit point of the
leak.

NOTE: The control unit (4) will keep the air pressure supplied to help to find the exit point of the
leak.
(d) Listen around the tank(s) boundaries for any hissing sounds of air pressure leak.
(e) If a hissing sound is heard, repair the leak.
(f) If the pressure in the tank(s) is stable at 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), operate the control unit (4) to
depressurize the tank(s).
(g) Make sure that the pressure in the tank(s) is back to atmospheric pressure.
(8) Do the air/helium leak test as follows:
(a) Connect the helium supply to the control unit (4).
(b) Set the control unit (4) to supply the air and the helium to the tank(s).
(c) Operate the control unit (4) to start the test.
(d) Wait for 10 minutes to let the helium mix with the air in the tank(s). This makes sure that there is
approximately 10 percent helium and 90 percent air.
(e) Use the portable helium detector to find the leak point on external surfaces of the tank(s).
NOTE: A fuel leak can move for a long distance in the aircraft structure. Compressed air can be
used to remove the helium build up in the area. This will make it easier to find the point of
the leak.
(f) Make a mark at each exit point as you find them.
NOTE: This will help you to find them when you do a leak test to find the source of the leak.
NOTE: The exit point of leakage can be at a long distance from the source of the leak.
NOTE: Air/helium can leak through the system valves and effect the test results.
(g) Operate the control unit (4) to depressurize the tank(s).

(h) Make sure that the pressure in the tank(s) is fully released before you continue.
(i) Get access to the applicable fuel tank(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 28-10-00-910-002) .
1 Make sure that the remaining helium content in the tank(s) is fully removed, to prevent the
background signal.
(j) Do a leak test at each of the exit points where you made a mark (Ref. AMM TASK 28-11-00-
790-009) .
(k) At source of each leak:
1 Do the necessary repair procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 51-76-12-300-001) .
2 Do the step (8) again to make sure that the leak is repaired.
(9) Remove the NACA plug (2) from the left-wing NACA inlet.
(10) Remove the NACA plug holder (3) from the NACA plug (2).
(11) Remove the water drain-valve adapter (1) from the water drain valve 25QM.
(12) Disconnect the compressed air supply and the helium supply from the control unit (4).

Subtask 28-11-00-790-099-A
B. Leak Test of the Right Wing Tank - Without Fuel - Pressurized Air and Helium/Air Procedure
(Ref. Fig. Helium Mapping Kit - Right Wing Tank - Connections SHEET 1)

- The (DETTPS8001)
- The (DETW40052)
- The VENT PLUG KIT (DETTPSVPAI04)
(4) Install the NACA plug (4) on the right-wing NACA inlet.
(b) When the pressure has got to 0.10 bar (1.5 psi), monitor the pressure in the tank for a period of
10 minutes.
(c) If the pressure in the tank decreases to less than 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), find the exit point of the leak.
leak.
(d) Listen around the tank boundaries for any hissing sounds of air pressure leak.
(f) If the pressure in the tank is stable at 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), operate the control unit (2) to
depressurize the tank.
(g) Make sure that the pressure in the tank is back to atmospheric pressure.
(b) Set the control unit (2) to supply the air and the helium to the tank.
(d) Wait for 10 minutes to let the helium mix with the air in the tank. This makes sure that there is

(e) Use the portable helium detector to find the leak point on external surfaces of the tank.
the leak.
NOTE: The exit point of leakage can be a long distance from the source of the leak.
(g) Operate the control unit (2) to depressurize the tank.

(h) Make sure that the pressure in the tank is fully released before you continue.
1 Make sure that the remaining helium content in the tank is fully removed, to prevent the
background signal.
790-009) .
(9) Remove the NACA plug (4) from the right-wing NACA inlet.
** ON A/C 011-300
Subtask 28-11-00-790-098-B
A. Leak Test of the Left Wing Tank and the Center Tank - Without Fuel - Pressurized Air and Helium/Air
Procedure
(Ref. Fig. Helium Mapping Kit - Left Wing Tank and Center Tank - Connections SHEET 1)

- The (DETTPS8001)
- The (DETW40052)
- The PLUGS-NACA VENT (DETTPSVPAI07)

(4) Install the NACA plug (2) on the left-wing NACA inlet.
(b) When the pressure has got to 0.10 bar (1.5 psi), monitor the pressure in the tank(s) for a period
of 10 minutes.
(c) If the pressure in the tank(s) decreases to less than 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), find the exit point of the
leak.
leak.
(d) Listen around the tank(s) boundaries for any hissing sounds of air pressure leak.
(f) If the pressure in the tank(s) is stable at 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), operate the control unit (4) to
depressurize the tank(s).
(g) Make sure that the pressure in the tank(s) is back to atmospheric pressure.
(b) Set the control unit (4) to supply the air and the helium to the tank(s).
(d) Wait for 10 minutes to let the helium mix with the air in the tank(s). This makes sure that there is
(e) Use the portable helium detector to find the leak point on external surfaces of the tank(s).
the leak.
NOTE: The exit point of leakage can be at a long distance from the source of the leak.
(g) Operate the control unit (4) to depressurize the tank(s).

(h) Make sure that the pressure in the tank(s) is fully released before you continue.

1 Make sure that the remaining helium content in the tank(s) is fully removed, to prevent the
background signal.
790-009) .
(9) Remove the NACA plug (2) from the left-wing NACA inlet.
Subtask 28-11-00-790-099-B
B. Leak Test of the Right Wing Tank - Without Fuel - Pressurized Air and Helium/Air Procedure
(Ref. Fig. Helium Mapping Kit - Right Wing Tank - Connections SHEET 1)

- The (DETTPS8001)
- The (DETW40052)
- The PLUGS-NACA VENT (DETTPSVPAI07)
(4) Install the NACA plug (4) on the right-wing NACA inlet.
(b) When the pressure has got to 0.10 bar (1.5 psi), monitor the pressure in the tank for a period of
10 minutes.
(c) If the pressure in the tank decreases to less than 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), find the exit point of the leak.
leak.
(d) Listen around the tank boundaries for any hissing sounds of air pressure leak.


(f) If the pressure in the tank is stable at 0.09 bar (1.3 psi), operate the control unit (2) to
depressurize the tank.
(g) Make sure that the pressure in the tank is back to atmospheric pressure.
(b) Set the control unit (2) to supply the air and the helium to the tank.
(d) Wait for 10 minutes to let the helium mix with the air in the tank. This makes sure that there is
(e) Use the portable helium detector to find the leak point on external surfaces of the tank.
the leak.
NOTE: The exit point of leakage can be a long distance from the source of the leak.
(g) Operate the control unit (2) to depressurize the tank.

(h) Make sure that the pressure in the tank is fully released before you continue.
1 Make sure that the remaining helium content in the tank is fully removed, to prevent the
background signal.
790-009) .
(9) Remove the NACA plug (4) from the right-wing NACA inlet.
** ON A/C ALL
5. Close-up
Subtask 28-11-00-410-091-A

A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) If applicable, install the wing leading-edge access-panels.
(3) If applicable, install the wing trailing-edge access-panels.
(4) If applicable, install the belly fairing access-panels.
Subtask 28-11-00-860-130-A
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Refuel the applicable fuel tank(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 12-11-28-650-003) .
(2) If applicable, retract the flaps and the slats fully (Ref. AMM TASK 27-50-00-866-009) and
(Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-005) .
Subtask 28-11-00-942-122-A
C. Removal of Equipment
(1) Remove the SAFETY BARRIER(S).
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the warning notice(s).
(4) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other
items.
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Customer : HVN Manual : AMM

Type : A318/A319/A320/A321 Selected applicability : ALL

1. Reason for the Job

REFERENCE QTY DESIGNATION

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS ZONE DESCRIPTION

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Figure 28-11-00-991-04100-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Helium

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(14) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits

NOTE: To do the test, use the applicable items from:

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(f) Make a mark at each exit point as you find them.

(g) Operate the control unit (4) to depressurize the tank(s).

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NOTE: To do the test, use the applicable items from:

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(f) Make a mark at each exit point as you find them.

(g) Operate the control unit (2) to depressurize the tank.

NOTE: To do the test, use the applicable items from:

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(f) Make a mark at each exit point as you find them.

(g) Operate the control unit (4) to depressurize the tank(s).

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NOTE: To do the test, use the applicable items from:

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(e) If a hissing sound is heard, repair the leak.

(f) Make a mark at each exit point as you find them.

(g) Operate the control unit (2) to depressurize the tank.

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