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Troubleshooting Guide
June 2004

CF6-80A3/CF6-80C2/CF6-80E1
F a n R e v e r s e r

Mid dl e Riv e r Air c ra f t Sy st e m s

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This Troubleshooting Guide is a training

publication. It is intended as a device to
familiarize the student with system
operation and construction, and employs actual
service problems and remedies.

However, no update service is provided, and

the inclusion of an example does not imply its
current status. Refer to the appropriate AMM
or Troubleshooting Manual (TSM) for the most
reliable troubleshooting information.

This troubleshooting guide addresses only the

basic ‘REV UNLK’ and ‘REV’ warnings common
among aircraft. Specific warnings such as
‘REV ISLN VAL’ (767), ‘REV PRESS’
(MD11/A300-600FADEC), ENG X REVERSER’
(747), and maintenance messages are not cov-
ered in this guide. It is important to note these
additional warning messages when
troubleshooting the thrust reverser system
and consult the AMM or TSM for guidance.
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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Fan Reverser System
Angle
Flexible Feedback Gearbox TRAS
Drive Interface and Lock Pressure
Cable Ballscrew (Boeing Regulator &
Actuator and Shutoff Valve
Locking Airbus (PRSOV)
Actuator (Airbus, MD-11
(Airbus 80E) Only - Boeing
80A/80C) in Pylon)
Directional AASV (Airbus
Pilot Valve 80E1)
(DPV)

Stow/Deploy
Switch

Pressure Center Drive

Switch Unit (CDU)

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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Complaint Lights Possible Causes

R e v** Rev -No Power at Pedestal

* Reverser Unlk Switch to PRSOV AASV
did not TRAS Lock or Locking
Actuator
Deploy Off Off -High Stage Bleed Valve
-DPV
-Deploy Switches/
Circuitry
-Pneumatic Line
Leakage/Low Pressure
-Signal Air Tubes
Blocked/Leaking
-PRSOV/AASV

*Continued on
following page
**Reverser unlock amber light
configuration will differ with
aircraft type
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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Complaint Lights Possible Causes

R e v** Rev -Mechanical Binding

* Reverser Unlk - Check TRAS Running
did not Torque, T-Tracks, and
Transcowl Bumper
Stow Off Off Clearance
-Flexible Drive Cable
-Angle Gearbox and
Ballscrew Actuator
-Pneumatic Line
Leakage

R e v** Rev -No Power at Pedestal

Unlk Switch to PRSOV/AASV
TRAS Lock or Locking
Actuator
Off On -Stow Switches
-High Stage Bleed Valve
*Continued on
-DPV Not Venting or
following page Binding
**Reverser unlock amber light -PRSOV/AASV
configuration will differ with
aircraft type

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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Complaint Lights Possible Causes

R e v** Rev -Both Transcowls

Reverser Unlk Partially Stowed
did not -High Stage Bleed
Valve
Stow On Off -PRSOV/AASV
-Transcowl Rigging
-Flexible Drive Cable
-Pneumatic Ducting

-One Transcowl Not

Fully Stowed
-CDU Malfunction
-Transcowl Rigging
-Flexible Drive Cable
-Mechanical Binding
-Check Running
Torque Per AMM***
**Reverser unlock amber light -Check T-Tracks and
configuration will differ with Transcowl Bumper
aircraft type Clearances
***AMM - Aircraft -Angle Gearbox/
Maintenance Manual Ballscrew
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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Complaint Lights Possible Causes

R e v** Rev -Both Transcowls

Deployed (Indication
Reverser Unlk
Problem)
Transcowl -L/H or R/H Deploy
Switch
Did Not On Off -Transcowl Rigging
Deploy -One Transcowl
Deployed
-DPV Line to
Undeployed CDU
(Blockage, Line
Leakage)
-CDU Icing
-CDU Malfunction
-TRAS Lock
-Flexible Drive Cable
-Mechanical Binding
-Feedback Cable
Binding (PMC Only)
-Locking Actuator
**Reverser unlock amber light
configuration will differ with
aircraft type Continued on next page.
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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Complaint Lights Possible Causes

R e v** Rev -Both Transcowls

Reverser Unlk Partially Deployed
did not -DPV
Deploy On Off
-High Stage Bleed
Valve
Continued
-Pneumatic Line
Leakage/Low
Pressure
-Intermittent Deploy
Switches/Circuitry
-Intermittent TRAS
Lock, Locking
Actuator or
PRSOV/ASSV
Energization

**Reverser unlock amber light

configuration will differ with
aircraft type

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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Complaint Possible Causes
-Actuation System Mechanical
Reverser Binding
Transcowl -Check Running Torque as Per
AMM***
Slow to -Lubricate Ballscrews as Per AMM***
Stow or -High Stage Bleed Valve
Deploy -Low Pressure to CDU
-Pneumatic Line Leakage/Blockage
-PRSOV/ASSV Malfunction
-CDU Icing
-Loss of Signal to PRSOV/AASV
Reverser -Check for Air Pressure to CDU
Transcowl -Check Pedestal Switch
-Check Solenoid at PRSOV/AASV
Partial -High Stage Bleed Valve
Deploy- -TRAS Lock or Locking Actuator
ment/Stow Not Releasing
-CDU Malfunction
- Directional Control Valve (DCV)
Binding
- Check Running Torque as Per
AMM***
***AMM - Aircraft -Feedback Cable Binding (PMC)
Maintenance -Flexible Drive Cable
Manual
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CF6-80A3 Fan Reverser Troubleshooting

CF6-80C2
CF6-80E1
Complaint Possible Causes
-Feedback/Interlock Actuator
Both -Feedback Cable Rigging or Failure
Reverser (PMC Only)
Transcowls -RVDT (-80C2/80E1 FADEC Only)
Deployed/
Stowed -
Thrust
Lever Can
Not Be
Moved
from Idle
Position

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