Southwest Airlines & The Boeing Company Thrust Reverser Control Fault Troubleshooting and Repair @ VAI


Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Team members required:

Two

Description

This is a skill event involving electrical troubleshooting and adjustment of a switch within the Thrust Reverser Control System.

References

Fluke 289 True-RMS Multimeter

Thrust Reverser System Description and Operation 

Tools and equipment list

Phillips #1 screw driver (SGDP31IRB)

Phillips #2 screw driver (SGDP42IRB)

7” flat tip screw driver (SGD2B)

9” flat tip screw driver (SGD4B)

5/32 Allen Screwdriver (SGA10BR)

Cannon plug pliers (ATI508KG)

Inspection mirror (GA295)

Magnifying glass

Telescoping magnetic pick up tool (UPT35) 

Fluke 289 Multimeter with  test leads.

Protractor Kit (G76002-42)

 Circuit breaker collars and safety tags

Screw retention tray

Flashlight

Instructions

Thrust Reverser Control Switch Troubleshooting and Replacement 

Scoring

Scores will be calculated according to the standard AMC score sheet. Additional penalties will be assessed for lost hardware, FOD, damaging simulator, failure of verbal verifications, or failure to complete documentation.

 

For More Information:

Gordon Carlson

Southwest Airlines event judge, Southwest Airlines