# Boeing Service Bulletin 747-78-2178: Revision 1

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Commercial 
Airplanes
747
Service Bulletin
Number: 747-78-2178
Original Issue: January 22, 2009
Revision 1: August 04, 2011
ATA System: 7834
SUBJECT: EXHAUST - Thrust Reverser Control System - Rolls Royce RB211-524 Powered
Uncommanded Thrust Reverser Unlock Event, Change
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Table of Contents
Revision Transmittal Sheet ............................................ 5
Summary ...................................................... 7
1. PLANNING INFORMATION ........................................ 9
A. Effectivity ................................................ 9
1. Airplanes ............................................. 9
2. Spares Affected ........................................ 1 0
B. Concurrent Requirements ...................................... 1 0
C. Reason ................................................ 1 0
D. Description .............................................. 1 1
E. Compliance .............................................. 1 1
F. Approval ............................................... 1 1
G. Manpower .............................................. 1 2
H. Weight and Balance Changes .................................... 1 2
I. Electrical Load Data ......................................... 1 3
J. References .............................................. 1 3
1. Existing Data: ......................................... 1 3
2. Data supplied with this Service Bulletin: ........................... 1 3
3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin: ........... 1 3
K. Publications Affected ........................................ 1 3
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts ........................... 1 4
2. MATERIAL INFORMATION ........................................ 1 5
A. Material - Price and Availability ................................... 1 5
B. Industry Support Information .................................... 1 5
C. Parts Necessary For Each Airplane ................................. 1 5
1. Kits/Parts: ........................................... 1 5
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator: ........................ 1 7
3. Parts Modified and Reidentified: ............................... 1 7
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced: .............................. 1 7
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares ................................. 1 7
E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability ............................... 1 7
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin ....................... 1 7
3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 1 9
A. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................... 1 9
B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 2 0
FIGURE 1: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND 2, RELAY CHANGE . 31
FIGURE 2: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1, W2281 WIRING CHANGE . 36
FIGURE 3: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 2, W2283 WIRING CHANGE . 38
FIGURE 4: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND ENGINE 2, RETURN
ACCESS ............................................ 4 0
FIGURE 5: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND 4, RELAY CHANGE . 42
FIGURE 6: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3, W2285 WIRING CHANGE . 47
FIGURE 7: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 4, W2287 WIRING CHANGE . 49
FIGURE 8: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND ENGINE 4, RETURN
ACCESS ............................................ 5 1
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Commercial 
Airplanes
747
Service Bulletin
Revision Transmittal SheetNumber: 747-78-2178Original Issue: January 22, 2009
Revision 1: August 04, 2011
ATA System: 7834
SUBJECT: EXHAUST - Thrust Reverser Control System - Rolls Royce RB211-524 Powered
Uncommanded Thrust Reverser Unlock Event, Change
This revision includes all pages of the service bulletin.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS REVISION
No more work is necessary on the airplane(s) changed in accordance with the original issue of this service
bulletin.
REASON FOR REVISION
As a part of a service bulletin validation program, this change was completed on airplane RD142 by Service
Bulletin 747-78-2178 Original Issue before the release of Revision 1 of this service bulletin. The change completed
on airplane RD142 by Service Bulletin 747-78-2178 Original Issue is equivalent to the release of Revision 1 of
this service bulletin. Airplane RD142 has the configuration of a Group 1 airplane.
This service bulletin revision is sent to provide operators with the changed service bulletin after the incorporation
of the validation findings. During the modification, findings during testing led to a partial rewrite of the functional
test to change the voltage check locations. A maintenance zone table has been added to the service bulletin.
The Damage Tolerance Based Structural Inspections impact information was added.
These sections were changed:
1. Summary Background, Validation Information added.
2. Paragrapgh 1.C, Reason, Validation Information added.
3. Paragrapgh 1.D, Maintenance Zones table added.
4. Paragrapgh 1.K, Publication Affected The Damage Tolerance Based Structural Inspections impact information
added.
5. Section 2.C, Parts Necessary for Each Airplane, replaced several kit parts.
6. Paragrapgh 3.A, General Information, added information about lightweight and heavyweight intermix.
7. Paragrapgh 3.B, Work Instructions, added missing steps and changed voltage check location.
8. FIGURE 2, P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1, W2281 WIRING CHANGE,
replaced kit parts with new parts.
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9. FIGURE 3, P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 2, W2283 WIRING CHANGE,
replaced kit parts with new parts.
10. FIGURE 6, P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3, W2285 WIRING CHANGE, :
11. FIGURE 7, P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 4, W2287 WIRING CHANGE, :
Vertical lines are put on the left edge of each page, except in Paragraph 1.A., Effectivity, to show the location
of important changes.
Pages with no vertical lines have no important changes.
REVISION HISTORY
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Commercial 
Airplanes
747
Service Bulletin
SummaryNumber: 747-78-2178Original Issue: January 22, 2009
Revision 1: August 04, 2011
ATA System: 7834
SUBJECT: EXHAUST - Thrust Reverser Control System - Rolls Royce RB211-524 Powered
Uncommanded Thrust Reverser Unlock Event, Change
CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Paragraph 1.B., Concurrent Requirements.
BACKGROUND
This service bulletin gives instructions to change the thrust reverser control logic in the P252 and the P253
panels. The change to the thrust reverser control logic will electrically isolate the number 2 and number 3 locking
gear boxes from the air motor brake unlock proximity sensor. This change will prevent the gear box lock solenoids
from receiving electrical power to unlock when the air motor brake proximity sensor senses an uncommanded
brake disengagement. This is done by the removal of the air motor brake, release relay, from the thrust reverser
control circuit. This change also installs a new unstow, time delay relay, for each engine. The position of the air
motor brake, as sensed by the brake proximity sensor, will have no effect on the gear box unlock logic. If the
change in this service bulletin is not done, then the number 2 locking gearbox can become unlocked with an
associated air motor failure.
One operator reported that during takeoff roll on an RB211-524 powered 747-400 airplane, the flight crew
received the ENG 4 REV LIMTD EICAS status message and the ENG 4 REVERSER advisory and status
messages. During climb, the cabin crew saw sparks from the exhaust of the number 4 engine. As a precaution,
the flight crew shutdown the number 4 engine and proceeded with an uneventful air turn-back and landing. The
event was found to be caused by a failure of the o-rings in the air motor switcher or shutoff solenoid valves
because of overheating. This let the air motor shutoff valve open, which released the air motor brake. This, in
the ground mode, energized the number 2 and number 3 thrust reverser gear box unlock solenoids and thereby
unlocking the number 2 and number 3, gear boxes.
As a part of a service bulletin validation program, this change was completed on airplane RD142 by Service
Bulletin 747-78-2178 Original Issue before the release of Revision 1 of this service bulletin. The change completed
on airplane RD142 by Service Bulletin 747-78-2178 Original Issue is equivalent to the release of Revision 1 of
this service bulletin. Airplane RD142 has the configuration of a Group 1 airplane.
Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 747-SRP-72-0029 is related to this service bulletin.
ACTION (PRR 85901-75S)
Remove power to the P252 and P253 panels and the thrust reverser systems. Get access to the P252 and P253
panels. Remove two existing relays and relay sockets from each panel. Add two new relays and relay sockets
to each panel. Do the given wiring changes. Do continuity and voltage checks for each engine and the thrust
reverser operational test. Return access.
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EFFECTIVITY
747-200B/-200F/-300/SP airplanes powered by Rolls Royce RB211-524 engines with the lightweight thrust
reversers. Refer to Paragraph 1.A.1., Airplanes, for the list of affected airplanes.
COMPLIANCE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will possibly release an Airworthiness Directive related to this service
bulletin. The Airworthiness Directive will make the compliance tasks and times given in this service bulletin
mandatory.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2000-01-05 is related to service bulletin
747-78-2156. Service bulletin 747-78-2156 is related to this service bulletin.
Boeing recommends that the change given in this service bulletin be done within 60 months after the date on
this service bulletin.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
Boeing warranty remedies are not available for the configuration changes given in this service bulletin.
MANPOWER
Elapsed HoursTotal Task HoursAirplanes
2530Group 1
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Boeing Supplied Kits/Parts.
Refer to Paragraph 2.A., Material - Price and Availability.
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Commercial 
Airplanes
747
Service Bulletin
Number: 747-78-2178
Original Issue: January 22, 2009
Revision 1: August 04, 2011
ATA System: 7834
SUBJECT: EXHAUST - Thrust Reverser Control System - Rolls Royce RB211-524 Powered
Uncommanded Thrust Reverser Unlock Event, Change
1.    PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity
1. Airplanes
This service bulletin is for the airplanes shown below. An equivalent change is on subsequent
production airplanes. Refer to PRR 85901-75S for data about this change.
Refer to Service Bulletin Index Document D6-30300 Part 3 for Airplane Variable Number, Line
Number, and Serial Number data.
DESCRIPTIONCONFIGURATIONGROUP
747-200/-300/SP airplanes powered by Rolls Royce RB211-524
engines with the light weight thrust reversers.
-1
Airplane Models:
747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SP
GroupVariable Number
1RB411 - RB413
1RD131 - RD132
1RD135 - RD138
1RD141 - RD144
1RD311
1RD356 - RD358
1RD471 - RD475
1RH101 - RH102
1RR441 - RR442
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GroupVariable Number
1RR526
1RR531
1RS271 - RS276
1RS301 - RS306
1RS311 - RS320
2. Spares Affected
None.
B. Concurrent Requirements
The service bulletin listed below must be done before or at the same time as this service bulletin:
DescriptionService BulletinCompany
Gives the instruction to install an additional
locking system on the thrust reversers.
747-78-2156, Original Issue or Revision 1Boeing
C. Reason
This service bulletin gives instructions to change the thrust reverser control logic in the P252 and the
P253 panels. The change to the thrust reverser control logic will electrically isolate the number 2 and
number 3 locking gear boxes from the air motor brake, unlock proximity sensor. This change will prevent
the gear box lock solenoids from receiving electrical power to unlock when the air motor brake proximity
sensor senses an uncommanded brake disengagement. This is done by the removal of the air motor
brake, release relay, from the thrust reverser control circuit. This change also installs a new unstow,
time delay relay, for each engine. The position of the air motor brake, as sensed by the brake proximity
sensor, will have no effect on the gear box unlock logic. If the change in this service bulletin is not done,
then the number 2 locking gearbox can become unlocked with an associated air motor failure.
One operator reported that during takeoff roll on an RB211-524 powered 747-400 airplane, the flight
crew received the ENG 4 REV LIMTD EICAS status message and the ENG 4 REVERSER advisory
and status messages. During climb, the cabin crew saw sparks from the exhaust of the number 4
engine. As a precaution, the flight crew shutdown the number 4 engine and proceeded with an uneventful
air turn-back and landing. The event was found to be caused by a failure of the o-rings in the air motor
switcher or shutoff solenoid valves because of overheating. This let the air motor shutoff valve open,
which released the air motor brake. This, in the ground mode, energized the number 2 and number 3
thrust reverser gear box unlock solenoids and thereby unlocking the number 2 and number 3, gear
boxes.
As a part of a service bulletin validation program, this change was completed on airplane RD142 by
Service Bulletin 747-78-2178 Original Issue before the release of Revision 1 of this service bulletin.
The change completed on airplane RD142 by Service Bulletin 747-78-2178 Original Issue is equivalent
to the release of Revision 1 of this service bulletin. Airplane RD142 has the configuration of a Group
1 airplane.
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Revision 1 is sent to provide operators with the changed service bulletin after the incorporation of the
validation findings. During the modification, findings during testing led to a partial rewrite of the functional
test to change the voltage check locations. A maintenance zone table has been added to the service
bulletin. The Damage Tolerance Based Structural Inspections impact information was added.
Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 747-SRP-72-0029 is related to this service bulletin.
D. Description
Remove power to the P252 and P253 panels and the thrust reverser systems. Get access to the P252
and P253 panels. Remove two existing relays and relay sockets from each panel. Add two new relays
and relay sockets to each panel. Do the given wiring changes. Do continuity and voltage checks for
each engine and the thrust reverser operational test. Return access.
No more work is necessary on the airplane(s) changed in accordance with the original issue of this
service bulletin.
The work in this service bulletin is done in the maintenance zone(s) given below.
Affected Maintenance Zones
ZoneModel
115, 116, 117, 118747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300,
747SP
E. Compliance
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will possibly release an Airworthiness Directive related to
this service bulletin. The Airworthiness Directive will make the compliance tasks and times given in this
service bulletin mandatory.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2000-01-05 is related to service bulletin
747-78-2156. Service bulletin 747-78-2156 is related to this service bulletin.
Boeing recommends that the change given in this service bulletin be done within 60 months after the
date on this service bulletin.
F. Approval
This service bulletin was examined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The changes specified
in this service bulletin comply with the applicable regulations and are FAA approved, as well as European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) approved for all EASA/JAA approved
airplanes listed in the service bulletin effectivity. This service bulletin and its approval were based on
the airplane in its original Boeing delivery configuration or as modified by other approved Boeing
changes.
If an airplane has a non-Boeing modification or repair that affects a component or system also affected
by this service bulletin, the operator is responsible for obtaining appropriate regulatory agency approval
before incorporating this service bulletin.
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In addition, the Manager of the FAA Seattle Aircraft Certification Office approves the action (i.e. inspection
or modification) defined in this service bulletin as an alternative method of compliance to the requirements
of paragraph (c) of FAA AD 2000-01-05. All provisions of FAA AD 2000-01-05 that are not specifically
referenced in the above statement remain fully applicable and must be complied with.
G. Manpower
The table below shows an estimate of the task-hours necessary to do this change for each airplane.
This estimate is for direct labor only, done by an experienced crew. Adjust the estimate with operator
task-hour data if necessary. The estimate does not include lost time. These are some examples of lost
time:
— Time to adjust to the workplace
— Time to schedule the work
— Time to examine the work
— Time to cure the materials
— Time to make the parts
— Time to find the tools.
This estimate does not include the task-hour data given in the service bulletins in Paragraph 1.B.,
Concurrent Requirements.
Elapsed HoursTask-HoursNumber of Per-
sons
Task
0.250.251Open Access
1.01.01Figure 1
4.254.251Figure 2
4.254.251Figure 3
0.250.251Figure 4
1.01.01Figure 5
4.254.251Figure 6
4.254.251Figure 7
0.250.251Figure 8
0.250.251Close Access
5102Continuity Checks and
Functional Tests
2530TOTAL FOR EACH AIRPLANE
H. Weight and Balance Changes
Change in Moment
(Pound-Inches)
Change in Weight
(Pounds)
Airplane
+315.0+0.9747-200, 747-300
+495.0+0.9747 SP
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I. Electrical Load Data
Not applicable.
J. References
1. Existing Data:
a. Engineering Change Memo PRR 85901-75S
b. 747-100/200/300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 24-22-00, 36-00-00, 78-30-00, 78-30-01
c. 747 Wiring Diagram 78-34-12, 78-34-22, 78-34-32, 78-34-42
d. Standard Wiring Practices Manual SWPM 20-00-13, 20-10-11, 20-10-12, 20-10-19, 20-61-11,
20-81-12, 20-81-22, 20-90-11, 20-90-15
e. Standard Overhaul Practices Manual (SOPM) 20-50-05, 20-50-10
f. Service Related Problem (SRP) 747-SRP-72-0029
g. Boeing Service Bulletin 747-78-2156
h. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2000-01-05
i. Boeing Drawing 012W6100
2. Data supplied with this Service Bulletin:
None.
3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin:
None.
K. Publications Affected
1. Publications:
Chapter-SectionPublication
78-34-12, 78-34-22, 78-34-32, 78-34-42747 Wiring Diagram Manual
2. Damage Tolerance Based Structural Inspections:
Boeing has evaluated the repairs and/or changes in this service bulletin for effects on Fatigue
Critical Structure (FCS) and for changes to Damage Tolerance Inspections (DTI) required in the
Maintenance Program. This service bulletin does not affect FCS, therefore DTIs are not necessary.
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Chapter-SectionPublication
78-34-12, 78-34-22, 78-34-32, 78-34-42747 Wiring Diagram Manual
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts
Accomplishment of this service bulletin does not affect interchangeability or intermixability of parts.
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2.    MATERIAL INFORMATION
A. Material - Price and Availability
Boeing can supply the kits shown in Paragraph 2.C., Parts Necessary For Each Airplane. If there is a
limit to the quantity (QTY) of available kits, a supply sequence is given by Spares. More kits become
available as shown in the Reorder Lead Time (ROLT). ROLT is calculated from the date Boeing gets
the purchase order.
The kits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Boeing standard purchase order acknowledgment.
After the Unit Price date, new price and ROLT data is applicable. Prices are in United States dollars.
Terms: Net 30 days.
Reference this service bulletin and submit your purchase order by one of the methods that
follow:
1. Order on-line via ATA Spec 2000 or Boeing Part Page
2. Fax to (206) 662-7145
3. Spares Customer Support - MC 36-65 Boeing Spares Department P.O. Box 3707 Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207 USA
Unit Price thru
Apr 30, 2008
ROLT
(Weeks)
QTYDateNameKit Number
$4,289221November 8, 2007Top Kit015U1820-3
B. Industry Support Information
Boeing warranty remedies are not available for the configuration changes given in this service bulletin.
C. Parts Necessary For Each Airplane
1. Kits/Parts:
NOTE: One top kit and the items shown in Paragraph 2.C.2., Parts and Materials Supplied by
the Operator, are necessary for each airplane.
To get the kits/parts shown below, refer to Paragraph 2.A., Material - Price and Availability.
Kit 015U1820-3
NotesNameQTYNew Part Number
-3
TOP KIT - RR Powered 747 Uncommanded Thrust Reverser
Unlock Events
-015U1820-3
LACING TAPE - WHITE (135C) 100 FT1289T9001-91
ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UNCOMMANDED THRUST
REVERSER UNLOCK ENG 1 (W2281)
161B20562-101
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Kit 015U1820-3
NotesNameQTYNew Part Number
-3
ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UNCOMMANDED THRUST
REVERSER UNLOCK ENG 2 (W2283)
161B20562-102
ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UNCOMMANDED THRUST
REVERSER UNLOCK ENG 3 (W2285)
161B20562-103
ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UNCOMMANDED THRUST
REVERSER UNLOCK ENG 4 (W2287)
161B20562-104
TAPE, ID4BACT19J2
TIME DELAY RELAY4TDH-8120-1001
Wire Kit 61B20562
NotesNameQTYNew Part Number
-101-102-103-104
WIRE KIT - ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UN-
COMMANDED THRUST REVERSER UNLOCK ENG
1 (W2281)
-...61B20562-101
WIRE KIT - ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UN-
COMMANDED THRUST REVERSER UNLOCK ENG
2 (W2283)
.-..61B20562-102
WIRE KIT - ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UN-
COMMANDED THRUST REVERSER UNLOCK ENG
3 (W2285)
..-.61B20562-103
WIRE KIT - ROLLS ROYCE POWERED 747 UN-
COMMANDED THRUST REVERSER UNLOCK ENG
4 (W2287)
...-61B20562-104
WIRE CUT & CODE1...61B20562-101W
WIRE CUT & CODE.1..61B20562-102W
WIRE CUT & CODE..1.61B20562-103W
WIRE CUT & CODE...161B20562-104W
I.D. TAPE1...61B20562-10101
I.D. TAPE.1..61B20562-10201
I.D. TAPE..1.61B20562-10301
I.D. TAPE...161B20562-10401
(a)CONTACT, SOCKET3333BACC47CP1
(a)CONTACT, PIN7777M39029/11-145
(a)CONTACT, SOCKET7777BACC47DJ1
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Wire Kit 61B20562
NotesNameQTYNew Part Number
-101-102-103-104
(a)SLEEVE, SOLDER (HEAT SHRINK)3333BACS13CT2C
(a)SLEEVE, SOLDER (HEAT SHRINK)2222BACS13CT3N
RELAY SOCKET1111BACS16W5A
(a)CONTACT, PIN, SIZE 204444S280W555-920
(a) There are more parts than are necessary.
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator:
None.
3. Parts Modified and Reidentified:
None.
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced:
None.
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares
None.
E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability
None.
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin
No special tools or equipment are necessary to do the change in this service bulletin. But, maintenance
and overhaul tools in the manuals given in Paragraph 1.J., References, can be necessary. Examine
operator tool supply to make sure all necessary tools are available.
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3.    ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: KEEP THE WORK AREA, WIRES AND ELECTRICAL BUNDLES CLEAN OF METAL
PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION WHEN YOU USE TOOLS. UNWANTED MATERIAL,
METAL PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION CAUGHT IN WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE BUNDLES. DAMAGED WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE SPARKS OR
OTHER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.
NOTE: 1. Manual titles are referred to by acronyms. Refer to Paragraph 1.J., References, for
definition of the acronyms.
2. Obey all of the warnings and cautions given in the specified manual sections.
3. Unless shown differently, these dimensions and tolerances are used:
— Linear dimensions are in inches
— Tolerance on linear dimensions, other than rivet and bolt edge margins, is plus
or minus 0.03 inch.
— Tolerance on rivet and bolt edge margin is plus or minus 0.05 inch
— Angular tolerance is plus or minus 2 degrees
— Hole dimensions for standard solid rivets are given in 747 Structural Repair
Manual, Chapter 51
— Torque limits to tighten nuts and bolts are given in 747 Structural Repair Manual,
Chapter 51.
4. For approved fastener and process material substitutions, refer to 747 Structural
Repair Manual, Chapter 51, Alternate fasteners are given in 747 Structural Repair
Manual Chapter 51 and Boeing Drawing 012W6100.
5. Refer to the Boeing Standard Wiring Practices Manuals SWPM 20-10-11, SWPM
20-10-12 and SWPM 20-10-19 for the wire installation procedures.
6. If the length of fasteners specified in this service bulletin do not meet the installation
standards, fasteners of the same specification, or an approved substitute, one grip
length longer or shorter may be used.
7. These work instructions refer to procedures included on other Boeing documents.
When the words "refer to" are used and the operator has an accepted alternative
procedure, the accepted alternative procedure can be used. When the words "as
given in" are included in the instruction, the procedure in the Boeing document must
be used.
8. Because intermix of lightweight and heavyweight thrust reversers is allowed on the
same aircraft, the aircraft wiring for the lightweight configuration should be changed
even though a heavyweight thrust reverser is installed, since there is the capability
for a lightweight reverser to be installed on the plane. The functional test should pass
even if a heavyweight thrust reverser is installed. When the heavyweight thrust
reverser is replaced with a lightweight thrust reverser, the operator must successfully
complete the functional test in this service bulletin for that engine prior to dispatch
or lock out the reverser per the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) until the
functional test in this service bulletin is successfully completed.
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B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open these circuit breakers on the P6 and P12 panels. Install safety tags.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 1C10934
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 2C10935
P12 Overhead Circuit Breaker Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R IND ENG 1C00405
T/R CONT ENG 1C01703
T/R IND ENG 2C00402
T/R CONT ENG 2C01704
2. Get access to the P252 Panel. Remove two relays and relay sockets, and install two relays and
relay sockets, as given in Figure 1.
 R8965 - Relay, Thrust Reverser Unstowed Engine 1
 R8966 - Relay, Thrust Reverser Unstowed Engine 2
3. Do the W2281 wiring changes in the P252 Panel, as given in Figure 2.
4. Do the W2283 wiring changes in the P252 Panel, as given in Figure 3.
5. Open these circuit breakers on the P6 and P12 panels. Install safety tags.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 3C10936
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 4C10937
P12 Overhead Circuit Breaker Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R IND ENG 3C00403
T/R CONT ENG 3C01442
T/R IND ENG 4C00404
T/R CONT ENG 4C01441
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6. Get access to the P253 Panel. Remove two relays and relay sockets, and install two relays and
relay sockets, as given in Figure 5.
 R8967 - Relay, Thrust Reverser Unstowed Engine 3
 R8968 - Relay, Thrust Reverser Unstowed Engine 4
7. Do the W2285 wiring changes in the P253 Panel, as given in Figure 6.
8. Do the W2287 wiring changes in the P253 Panel, as given in Figure 7.
9. Close these circuit breakers on the P6 and P12 panels. Remove the safety tags.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 1C10934
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 2C10935
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 3C10936
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 4C10937
P12 Overhead Circuit Breaker Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R IND ENG 1C00405
T/R CONT ENG 1C01703
T/R IND ENG 2C00402
T/R CONT ENG 2C01704
T/R IND ENG 3C00403
T/R CONT ENG 3C01442
T/R IND ENG 4C00404
T/R CONT ENG 4C01441
10. Do the following continuity and voltage check for Engine #1.
a. Make sure that there is electrical power applied to the airplane. Refer to 747-100/200/300
AMM 24-22-00, as an accepted procedure.
b. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
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P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 1C10934
c. Disconnect the connector D17821P from the P252 Panel.
d. Remove the relays R8021, R8685 and R8965 from the P252 Panel.
e. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is continuity (less than 7.5 ohms) between
the connector pins given in the table below. All continuity check locations are in the P252
Panel except as noted.
Pin #TOPin #FROM
17D1782033D17821J
B1DR896533D17821J
B2DR89656D17821J
C1DR8965B2DR8021
X1DR896530D17821J
A2DR868530D17821J
B1DR802130D17821J
X1DR802130D17821J
X1DR868522D17821J
A1DR868522D17821J
f. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is NOT continuity between the connector pins
given in the table below. All continuity checks are in the P252 Panel.
Pin #TOPin #FROM
B2DR802133D17821J
B1DR80216D17821J
X1DR802122D17821J
X1DR8021X1DR8685
X1DR8021A1DR8965
g. Connect the connector D17821P to the P252 panel.
h. Install the relays R8021, R8685 and R8965 from the P252 Panel.
i. Make sure the applicable thrust reverser is fully stowed.
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j. Make sure pneumatic pressure is not applied to the airplane. To remove pneumatic pressure
refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 36-00-00, as an accepted procedure.
k. Release the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward and
rotate counterclockwise to lock in the released position.
l. Set the air motor manual override switch to CLOSED. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-01,
as an accepted procedure.
m. Close this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and remove the safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 1C10934
n. Measure these voltages:
(1) Make sure that there are 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD17, position Z7, and a
ground in the P252 panel.
(2) Make sure that there are more than 24 volts between pin number 1 and pin number 2 at
connector DV225 (Gear Box Lock Solenoid Number 3).
o. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl approximately 2 inches in the deploy direction.
p. Measure this voltage:
(1) Make sure that there are more than 24 volts between terminal block TBD17, position Z7,
and a ground in the P252 panel.
q. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl to the fully stowed and locked position. Then after 1
second, measure this voltage:
(1) Make sure that there are 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD17, position Z7, and a
ground in the P252 panel.
r. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 1C10934
s. Unlock the gear boxes and manually stow the thrust reverser.
t. Manually engage the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward
and rotate clockwise to lock in the engaged position.
u. Set the air motor manual override switch to OPEN.
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11. Do the following continuity and voltage check for Engine #2.
a. Make sure that there is electrical power applied to the airplane. Refer to 747-100/200/300
AMM 24-22-00, as an accepted procedure.
b. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 2C10935
c. Disconnect the connector D17824P from the P252 Panel.
d. Remove the relays R8022, R8686 and R8966 from the P252 Panel.
e. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is continuity (less than 7.5 ohms) between
the connector pins given in the table below. All continuity check locations are in the P252
Panel except as noted.
Pin #TOPin #FROM
17D1782333D17824J
B1DR896633D17824J
B2DR89666D17824J
C1DR8966B2DR8022
X1DR896630D17824J
A2DR868630D17824J
B1DR802230D17824J
X1DR802230D17824J
X1DR868622D17824J
A1DR868622D17824J
f. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is NOT continuity between the connector pins
given in the table below. All continuity checks are in the P252 Panel.
Pin #TOPin #FROM
B2DR802233D17824J
B1DR80226D17824J
X1DR802222D17824J
X1DR8022X1DR8686
X1DR8022A1DR8966
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g. Connect the connector D17824P to the P252 panel.
h. Install relays R8022, R8686 and R8966.
i. Make sure the applicable thrust reverser is fully stowed.
j. Make sure pneumatic pressure is not applied to the airplane. To remove pneumatic pressure
refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 36-00-00, as an accepted procedure.
k. Release the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward and
rotate counterclockwise to lock in the released position.
l. Set the air motor manual override switch to CLOSED. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-01,
as an accepted procedure.
m. Close this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and remove the safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 2C10935
n. Measure these voltages:
(1) Make sure that there are 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD18, position Z7, and a
ground in the P252 panel.
(2) Make sure that there are more than 24 volts between pin number 1 and pin number 2 at
connector DV225 (Gear Box Lock Solenoid Number 3).
o. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl approximately 2 inches in the deploy direction.
p. Measure this voltage:
(1) Make sure that there are more than 24 volts between terminal block TBD18, position Z7,
and a ground in the P252 panel.
q. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl to the fully stowed and locked position. Then after 1
second, measure this voltage:
(1) Make sure that there are 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD18, position Z7, and a
ground in the P252 panel.
r. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 2C10935
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s. Unlock the gear boxes and manually stow the thrust reverser.
t. Manually engage the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward
and rotate clockwise to lock in the engaged position.
u. Set the air motor manual override switch to OPEN. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-01,
as an accepted procedure.
12. Close access to the P252 Panel, as given in Figure 4.
13. Do the following continuity and voltage check for Engine #3.
a. Make sure that there is electrical power applied to the airplane. Refer to 747-100/200/300
AMM 24-22-00, as an accepted procedure.
b. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 3C10936
c. Disconnect the connector D17827P from the P253 Panel.
d. Remove the relays R8023, R8687 and R8967 from the P253 Panel.
e. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is continuity (less than 7.5 ohms) between
the connector pins given in the table below. All continuity check locations are in the P253
Panel except as noted.
Pin #TOPin #FROM
17D1782633D17827J
B1DR896733D17827J
B2DR89676D17827J
C1DR8967B2DR8023
X1DR896730D17827J
A2DR868730D17827J
B1DR802330D17827J
X1DR802330D17827J
X1DR868722D17827J
A1DR868722D17827J
f. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is NOT continuity between the connector pins
given in the table below. All continuity checks are in the P253 Panel.
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Pin #TOPin #FROM
B2DR802333D17827J
B1DR80236D17827J
X1DR802322D17827J
X1DR8023X1DR8687
X1DR8023A1DR8967
g. Connect the connector D17827P to the P253 panel.
h. Install relays R8023, R8687 and R8967.
i. Make sure the applicable thrust reverser is fully stowed.
j. Make sure pneumatic pressure is not applied to the airplane. To remove pneumatic pressure
refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 36-00-00, as an accepted procedure.
k. Release the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward and
rotate counterclockwise to lock in the released position.
l. Set the air motor manual override switch to CLOSED. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-01,
as an accepted procedure.
m. Close this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and remove the safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 3C10936
n. Measure these voltages:
(1) Make sure that there is 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD19, position Z7, and a
ground in the P253 panel.
(2) Make sure that there are more than 24 volts between pin number 1 and pin number 2 at
connector DV225 (Gear Box Lock Solenoid Number 3).
o. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl approximately 2 inches in the deploy direction.
p. Measure this voltage:
(1) Make sure that there is more than 24 volts between terminal block TBD19, position Z7,
and a ground in the P253 panel.
q. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl to the fully stowed and locked position. Then after 1
second, measure this voltage:
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(1) Make sure that there is 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD19, position Z7, and a
ground in the P253 panel.
r. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 3C10936
s. Unlock the gear boxes and manually stow the thrust reverser.
t. Manually engage the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward
and rotate clockwise to lock in the engaged position.
u. Set the air motor manual override switch to OPEN. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-01,
as an accepted procedure.
14. Do the following continuity and voltage check for Engine #4.
a. Make sure that there is electrical power applied to the airplane. Refer to 747-100/200/300
AMM 24-22-00, as an accepted procedure.
b. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 4C10937
c. Disconnect the connector D17830P from the P253 Panel.
d. Remove the relays R8024, R8688 and R8968 from the P253 Panel.
e. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is continuity (less than 7.5 ohms) between
the connector pins given in the table below. All continuity check locations are in the P253
Panel except as noted.
Pin #TOPin #FROM
17D1782933D17830J
B1DR896833D17830J
B2DR89686D17830J
C1DR8968B2DR8024
X1DR896830D17830J
A2DR868830D17830J
B1DR802430D17830J
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Pin #TOPin #FROM
X1DR802430D17830J
X1DR868822D17830J
A1DR868822D17830J
f. Do a wiring continuity check to make sure there is NOT continuity between the connector pins
given in the table below. All continuity checks are in the P253 Panel.
Pin #TOPin #FROM
B2DR802433D17830J
B1DR80246D17830J
X1DR802422D17830J
X1DR8024X1DR8688
X1DR8024A1DR8968
g. Connect the connector D17830P to the P253 panel.
h. Install relays R8024, R8688 and R8968.
i. Make sure the applicable thrust reverser is fully stowed.
j. Make sure pneumatic pressure is not applied to the airplane. To remove pneumatic pressure
refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 36-00-00, as an accepted procedure.
k. Release the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward and
rotate counterclockwise to lock in the released position.
l. Set the air motor manual override switch to CLOSED. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-01,
as an accepted procedure.
m. Close this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and remove the safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 4C10937
n. Measure these voltages:
(1) Make sure that there is 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD20, position Z7, and a
ground in the P253 panel.
(2) Make sure that there are more than 24 volts between pin number 1 and pin number 2 at
connector DV225 (Gear Box Lock Solenoid Number 3).
o. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl approximately 2 inches in the deploy direction.
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p. Measure this voltage:
(1) Make sure that there is more than 24 volts between terminal block TBD20, position Z7,
and a ground in the P253 panel.
q. Manually drive the thrust reverser cowl to the fully stowed and locked position. Then after 1
second, measure this voltage:
(1) Make sure that there is 0 - 1.5 volts between terminal block TBD20, position Z7, and a
ground in the P253 panel.
r. Open this circuit breaker on the P6 Panel and install a safety tag.
P6 Main Power Distribution Panel
NameCircuit Breaker Number
T/R LOCK CONT ENG 4C10937
s. Unlock the gear boxes and manually stow the thrust reverser.
t. Manually engage the air motor brake. Pull the air motor brake manual release handle forward
and rotate clockwise to lock in the engaged position.
u. Set the air motor manual override switch to OPEN. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-01,
as an accepted procedure.
15. Return access to the P253 Panel, as given in Figure 8.
16. Do the Thrust Reverser Operational Test as given in 747-100/200/300 AMM 78-30-00.
17. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
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n
> FWD
P252 PANEL
LEFT THRUST REVERSER RELAY  1345472
FIGURE 1: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND 2, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 1 OF 5)
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→ SEE B
12/17  →FWD
P252 PANEL
LEFT THRUST REVERSER RELAY
A-A  1345500
FIGURE 1: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND 2, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 2 OF 5)
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→ FWD
P252 PANEL
LEFT THRUST REVERSER RELAY
1345550
FIGURE 1: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND 2, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 3 OF 5)
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The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure. The QTY
numbers shown below are the number of parts necessary for each airplane. The parts necessary to do this
figure are found in Top Kit 015U1820-3, wire kit 61B20562-101 and wire kit 61B20562-102.
NOTE: The relay panel assemblies that hold the relays must not be installed when this figure is completed,
because there are wiring changes done behind these panels. The return access to the P252 Panel will
do this work in a separate figure.
MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMETASKSTEP
-1-P252 PanelAccess1
-1-P252 Panel DoorOpen2
-1-Relay (R1269)Remove3
-4-ScrewsRemove/Keep4
to get access to remove the
relay socket. Support the relay
panel as necessary to not put
strain on the wire bundle.
1-Panel AssemblyMove5
(a)1-Relay SocketRemove6
(a) (b)1BACS16W5ARelay SocketInstall (New)7
(b)1TDH-8120-1001Relay (R8965)Install (New)8
with relay number R1269.1-I.D. TapeRemove9
below the new relay. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-05, as an accept-
ed procedure.
1BACT19J2I.D. TapeInstall (New)10
to the I.D. Tape. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-10, as an accept-
ed procedure.
1R8965Relay NumberApply11
-1-Relay (R1270)Remove12
-4-ScrewsRemove/Keep13
to get access to remove a relay
socket. Support the relay panel
as necessary to not put strain
on the wire bundle.
1-Panel AssemblyMove14
(a)1-Relay SocketRemove15
(a) (b)1BACS16W5ARelay SocketInstall (New)16
(b)1TDH-8120-1001Relay (R8966)Install (New)17
with relay number R1270.1-I.D. TapeRemove18
FIGURE 1: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND 2, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 4 OF 5)
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MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMETASKSTEP
below the new relay. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-05, as an accept-
ed procedure.
1BACT19J2I.D. TapeInstall (New)19
to the I.D. Tape. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-10, as an accept-
ed procedure.
1R8966Relay NumberApply20
The wires that are disconnected to remove the relay socket will not be put back into the new
relay socket at this time. These wires are changed in a separate figure in this service bulletin.
(a)
The fasteners necessary to install the relay socket and the relay are provided with the new relay
socket. Refer to SWPM 20-81-22, as an accepted procedure.
(b)
FIGURE 1: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND 2, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 5 OF 5)
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(2 LOCATIONS)  W2281
4/008-20+A  NC
(6 LOCATIONS)  GDX2-S
Z8  1I12/124-20
30  098-20
-123-20x  B2
-122-20  B1
22  069-20
Z1  +138-382X2
33  - 067-20-0  DR1269  R1269 RLY-  T/R BRAKE
(5 LOCATIONS) 2  REL ENG 1
35 / 022-20.  1 SEC AFTER  STOWED
ВЗ
P  D17821 J  M10071  099-20  B2
147-20  B1
TD17
- 020-20-2  C1
P  D17820J  GDX2-S 'I|L  148-20  D
149-20  Х1
GDX1-DC " I|L  150-20  ‚Х2  UNSTOWED
>DR8965  R8965 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 1
GDX1-DC •I|L  151-20  В3
GDX2-S "IID-  815-22-  015-22-0 B2  B1
017-22-
DR8021  R8021 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 1
• 011-22  Х1
009-20  A1
-010-20  A2
DR8685  R8685 RLY-
T/R GND
SAFETY
P252 PNL- LEFT THRUST REVERSER RELAY STA 350, WL 148, LBL 71
REFERENCE: 747 WIRING DIAGRAM 78-34-12
ADDED WIRE OR NEW ROUTING
+/ DELETED WIRE OR FORMER ROUTING
EXISTING WIRE
The flag note numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the flag symbols in the figure. The parts
necessary to do this figure are found in wire kit 61B20562-101 and Top Kit 015U1820-3.
FIGURE 2: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1, W2281 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMEFLAG
NOTE
Refer to SWPM 20-61-11, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
2BACC47CP1CONTACT, SOCKET1
Refer to SWPM 20-81-12, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
6BACC47DJ1CONTACT, SOCKET2
Refer to SWPM 20-90-15, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
3S280W555-920CONTACT3
-2BACS13CT2CSLEEVE, SOLDER4
-1BACS13CT3NSLEEVE, SOLDER5
Refer to SWPM 20-90-11, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
6M39029/11-145CONTACT, PIN6
DR8965 M/W R8965161B20562-10101I.D. TAPE7
BMS 13-54, Color White. Operator
can use an equivalent material. Refer
to SWPM 20-10-19, as an accepted
procedure.
-289T9001-91LACING TAPE8
WIRE INFORMATION TABLE FOR 61B20562-101W
CUT LENGTH (inches)TYPE CODEMATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWIRE NUMBER
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2281-098-20
30PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2281-099-20
24PQBMS 13-48, TYPE 3, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2281-147-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2281-148-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2281-149-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2281-150-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2281-151-20
FIGURE 2: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1, W2281 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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(2 LOCATIONS)  W2283 ฿
Y/008-20+A  NC
6 LOCATIONS)  GDX4-S
30  098-20  Z8  1114/124-20-
71117  -123-20g  -122-207  B2  B1
22  069-20
Z1  +138-382X2
33  - 067-20-0  DR1270  R1270 RLY-  T/R BRAKE
(5 LOCATIONS) 2  REL ENG 2
¢КẬ/  1 SEC AFTER
3571/022-20  STOWED
ВЗ
P  D17824J  M10072  099-20  B2
147-20  B1
- 020-20-9  TD18  C1
P  D17823J  GDX4-S 'I|L  148-20  D
1149-20  Х1
GDX3-DC •I|D  150-20  ‚Х2  UNSTOWED
>DR8966  R8966 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 2
GDX3-DC•IID  151-20  В3
015-22-9  1 B2
GDX4-S "IID-  815-22-  B1
017-22-
DR8022  R8022 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 2
•011-22
009-20  A1
-010-20  A2
DR8686  R8686 RLY-
T/R GND
SAFETY
P252 PNL- LEFT THRUST REVERSER RELAY STA 350, WL 148, LBL 71
REFERENCE: 747 WIRING DIAGRAM 78-34-22
ADDED WIRE OR NEW ROUTING
+/ DELETED WIRE OR FORMER ROUTING
EXISTING WIRE
The flag note numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the flag symbols in the figure. The parts
necessary to do this figure are found in wire kit 61B20562-102 and Top Kit 015U1820-3.
FIGURE 3: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 2, W2283 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMEFLAG
NOTE
Refer to SWPM 20-61-11, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
2BACC47CP1CONTACT, SOCKET1
Refer to SWPM 20-81-12, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
6BACC47DJ1CONTACT, SOCKET2
Refer to SWPM 20-90-15, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
3S280W555-920CONTACT3
-2BACS13CT2CSLEEVE, SOLDER4
-1BACS13CT3NSLEEVE, SOLDER5
Refer to SWPM 20-90-11, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
6M39029/11-145CONTACT, PIN6
DR8966 M/W R8966161B20562-10201I.D. TAPE7
BMS 13-54, Color White. Operators
can use an equivalent material. Refer
to SWPM 20-10-19, as an accepted
procedure.
-289T9001-91LACING TAPE8
WIRE INFORMATION TABLE FOR 61B20562-102W
CUT LENGTH (inches)TYPE CODEMATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWIRE NUMBER
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2283-098-20
30PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2283-099-20
24PQBMS 13-48, TYPE 3, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2283-147-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2283-148-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2283-149-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2283-150-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2283-151-20
FIGURE 3: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 2, W2283 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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SEE A
2 8 LOCATIONS
• FWD
P252 PANEL
LEFT THRUST REVERSER RELAY
The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure. The QTY
numbers shown below are the number of parts necessary for each airplane.
FIGURE 4: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND ENGINE 2, RETURN ACCESS
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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back to their initial position.2-Panel AssemblyPut1
-8-ScrewsInstall (Kept)2
-1-P252 Panel DoorClose3
FIGURE 4: P252 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 1 AND ENGINE 2, RETURN ACCESS
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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P253 PANEL
SEE
FWD
P253 PANEL
RIGHT THRUST REVERSER RELAY
1345958
FIGURE 5: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND 4, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 1 OF 5)
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SEE
20  1217
FWDS
P253 PANEL
RIGHT THRUST REVERSER RELAY  A-A  1346002
FIGURE 5: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND 4, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 2 OF 5)
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FWDS
P253 PANEL
RIGHT THRUST REVERSER RELAY  1346042
FIGURE 5: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND 4, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 3 OF 5)
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The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure. The QTY
numbers shown below are the number of parts necessary for each airplane. The parts necessary to do this
figure are found in Top Kit 015U1820-3, wire kit 61B20562-103 and wire kit 61B20562-104.
NOTE: The relay panel assemblies that hold the relays must not be installed when this figure is completed,
because there are wiring changes done behind these panels. The return access to the P253 Panel will
do this work in a separate figure.
MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMETASKSTEP
-1-P253 PanelAccess1
-1-P253 Panel DoorOpen2
-1-Relay (R1271)Remove3
-4-ScrewsRemove/Keep4
to get access to remove the
relay socket. Support the re-
lay panel as necessary to not
put strain on the wire bundle.
1-Panel AssemblyMove5
(a)1-Relay SocketRemove6
(a) (b)1BACS16W5ARelay SocketInstall (New)7
(b)1TDH-8120-1001Relay (R8967)Install (New)8
with relay number R1271.1-I.D. TapeRemove9
below the new relay. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-05
1BACT19J2I.D. TapeInstall (New)10
to the I.D. Tape. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-10, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
1R8967Relay NumberApply11
-1-Relay (R1272)Remove12
-4-ScrewsRemove/Keep13
to get access to remove a re-
lay socket. Support the relay
panel as necessary to not put
strain on the wire bundle.
1-Panel AssemblyMove14
(a)1-Relay SocketRemove15
(a) (b)1BACS16W5ARelay SocketInstall (New)16
(b)1TDH-8120-1001Relay (R8968)Install (New)17
with relay number R1272.1-I.D. TapeRemove18
below the new relay. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-05, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
1BACT19J2I.D. TapeInstall (New)19
FIGURE 5: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND 4, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 4 OF 5)
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MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMETASKSTEP
to the I.D. Tape. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-10, as an ac-
cepted procedure.
1R8968Relay NumberApply20
The wires that are disconnected to remove the relay socket will not be put back into the new relay
socket at this time. These wires are changed in a separate figure in this service bulletin.
(a)
The fasteners necessary to install the relay socket and the relay are provided with the new relay
socket. Refer to SWPM 20-81-22, as an accepted procedure.
(b)
FIGURE 5: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND 4, RELAY CHANGE
(SHEET 5 OF 5)
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(2 LOCATIONS)  W2285
47008-20+1  NC -
6 LOCATIONS)  GDX2-S
Z8  1112/124-207
30  098-20
7777  7123-20  - 123-209  B2
B1
22  069-20
Z1  4128-38-0x2
33  • 067-20 2  DR1271  R1271 RLY-  T/R BRAKE
(5 LOCATIONS)  REL ENG 3
35  /// 022-20.  F 13  STOWED  1 SEC AFTER
D17827 J  M10073  1099-20  B2
147-20  B1
TD19
- 020-20-2  C1
P  D17826J  GDX2-S "I|L  •148-20•  •149-20
GDX1-DC •I|D  150-20  X2  UNSTOWED
-DR8967  R8967 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 3
GDX1-DC •I|[  1151-20
015-22-0  B2
GDX2-S 1110-
B1
017-22-
DR8023  R8023 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 3
- 011-22  X1
• 009-20  A1
-010-20  A2
DR8687  R8687 RLY-
T/R GND
SAFETY
P253 PNL- RIGHT THRUST REVERSER RELAY STA 350, WL 148, RBL 71
REFERENCE: 747 WIRING DIAGRAM 78-34-32
• ADDED WIRE OR NEW ROUTING
+ DELETED WIRE OR FORMER ROUTING
- EXISTING WIRE
The flag note numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the flag symbols in the figure. The parts
necessary to do this figure are found in wire kit 61B20562-103 and Top Kit 015U1820-3.
FIGURE 6: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3, W2285 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMEFLAG
NOTE
Refer to SWPM 20-61-11, as an accept-
ed procedure.
2BACC47CP1CONTACT, SOCKET1
Refer to SWPM 20-81-12, as an accept-
ed procedure.
6BACC47DJ1CONTACT, SOCKET2
Refer to SWPM 20-90-15, as an accept-
ed procedure.
3S280W555-920CONTACT3
-2BACS13CT2CSLEEVE, SOLDER4
-1BACS13CT3NSLEEVE, SOLDER5
Refer to SWPM 20-90-11, as an accept-
ed procedure.
6M39029/11-145CONTACT, PIN6
DR8967 M/W R8967161B20562-10301I.D. TAPE7
BMS 13-54, Color White. Operator can
use an equivalent material. Refer to
SWPM 20-10-19, as an accepted pro-
cedure.
-289T9001-91LACING TAPE8
WIRE INFORMATION TABLE FOR 61B20562-103W
CUT LENGTH (inches)TYPE CODEMATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWIRE NUMBER
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2285-098-20
30PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2285-099-20
24PQBMS 13-48, TYPE 3, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2285-147-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2285-148-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2285-149-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2285-150-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2285-151-20
FIGURE 6: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3, W2285 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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(2 LOCATIONS)  W22871
47008-20+4  NC -
LOCATIONS)  GDX4-S
Z8  1II4/124-20-
30  098-20  H/ 123-20-  B2
7777  -122-207  B1
22  069-20
Z1  4128-380x2
33  • 067-20 2  DR1272  R1272 RLY-  T/R BRAKE
(5 LOCATIONS)  REL ENG 4
35  1/022-20.  1 SEC AFTER  STOWED
D17830J  M10074  099-20  B2
147-20  B1
TD20
- 020-20-Q  C1
P  D17829J  GDX4-S 'I|L  •148-20•
•149-20
GDX3-DC •I|D  • 150-20  X2  UNSTOWED
-DR8968  R8968 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 4
GDX3-DC•I|  151-20
015-22-9  B2
GDX4-S "II0
B1
017-22-
DR8024  R8024 RLY-
T/R
UNSTOWED
ENG 4
-011-22
• 009-20  A1
010-20  A2
DR8688  R8688 RLY-
T/R GND
SAFETY
P253 PNL- RIGHT THRUST REVERSER RELAY STA 350, WL 148, RBL 71
REFERENCE: 747 WIRING DIAGRAM 78-34-42
- ADDED WIRE OR NEW ROUTING
+ DELETED WIRE OR FORMER ROUTING
- EXISTING WIRE
The flag note numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the flag symbols in the figure. The parts
necessary to do this figure are found in wire kit 61B20562-104 and Top Kit 015U1820-3.
FIGURE 7: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 4, W2287 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMEFLAG
NOTE
Refer to SWPM 20-61-11, as an accept-
ed procedure.
2BACC47CP1CONTACT, SOCKET1
Refer to SWPM 20-81-12, as an accept-
ed procedure.
6BACC47DJ1CONTACT, SOCKET2
Refer to SWPM 20-90-15, as an accept-
ed procedure.
3S280W555-920CONTACT3
-2BACS13CT2CSLEEVE, SOLDER4
-1BACS13CT3NSLEEVE, SOLDER5
Refer to SWPM 20-90-11, as an accept-
ed procedure.
6M39029/11-145CONTACT, PIN6
DR8968 M/W R8968161B20562-10401I.D. TAPE7
BMS 13-54, Color White. Operator can
use an equivalent material. Refer to
SWPM 20-10-19, as an accepted proce-
dure.
-289T9001-91LACING TAPE8
WIRE INFORMATION TABLE FOR 61B20562-104W
CUT LENGTH (inches)TYPE CODEMATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWIRE NUMBER
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2287-098-20
30PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2287-099-20
24PQBMS 13-48, TYPE 3, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2287-147-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2287-148-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2287-149-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2287-150-20
24PABMS 13-48, TYPE 10, CLASS 1, AWG 20W2287-151-20
FIGURE 7: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 4, W2287 WIRING CHANGE
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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SEE A
8 LOCATIONS 2
FWD
P253 PANEL
RIGHT THRUST REVERSER RELAY
1346188
The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure. The QTY
numbers shown below are the number of parts necessary for each airplane.
FIGURE 8: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND ENGINE 4, RETURN ACCESS
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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MORE DATAQTYIDENTIFICATIONNAMETASKSTEP
back to their initial position.2-Panel AssemblyPut1
-8-ScrewsInstall (Kept)2
-1-P253 Panel DoorClose3
FIGURE 8: P253 PANEL - THRUST REVERSER CONTROL - ENGINE 3 AND ENGINE 4, RETURN ACCESS
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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