TORNADO MAINTENANCE SCHOOLNATO RESTRICTED craft Component Location. 1. To facilitate on-aircraft component location, a number of methods are availabli (a) Zones & Subzones. (Fig 1.) The aircraft is divided into areas numbered 1 to 6. Each area is divided into smaller areas called Zones, each zone within an area is given a number. (zone 1 of area 1, zone 2 of area 1 etc; referred to as Zone 11, Zone 12 etc.) These zones are further subdivided into numbered Subzones, 111, 112, 113 etc. (b) Station/Frame Reference Numbers. (Fig 2.) Each Station and Frame on the aircraft is given its own unique number. The numbers are relative to the aircraft axis datum lines: (1) Longitudinal Axis. The numbers of the Stations and Frames on this axis are preceded by the letter The number is derived as a measurement in millimeters from a point in space 1510mm from the radome tip. Known as "x zero", this point is a reference point on the jig that the aircraft is constructed on. Frame X8000 therefore, is 8000mm from "x zero". (2) Lateral Axis. The numbers of the Stations and Frames on this axis are preceded by the letter "y". The number is derived as a measurement in millimeters from the aircraft centreline, which is known as "y zero" Locations to the right of "y zero" are given a minus value, eg. Y-285. ¥285 signifies a location 285mm to the left of "y zero". (3) Vertical Axis. The numbers of the Stations and Frames on this axis are preceded by the letter "z". The nunber is derived as a measurement in millimeters from the Vertical Axis Datum Line, 23000. For example, 23250 is 250mm above 73000, 22750 is 250mm below the datum line. (c) Main Frame/Rib Numbering. (Fig 2) Each main Frame and Rib on the a/c is given a Main Frame or Rib number. Frame x8000, for example is given the number 9. Access al ig 3. 2. Approximately 40% of the aircrafts external surfaces are access panels. Access to replenishment points and first line equipment is via panels using quick release type fasteners. All access doors and panels are identified by a three digit number which is preceded by a letter L, R, B, T, denoting Left, Right, Bottom or Top. The first number after the letter signifies the area on the aircraft in which the panel is located. Panel L117 for example, is on the LH side of the aircraft, and within area 1, the front fuselage. Walkways 3. Walkway areas are defined by a black hatched line painted around the walkway boundaries and should be used at all times. NATO RESTRICTED 1NATO RESTRICTED Zones and Subzones. Fig 1. NATO RESTRICTED