LEAP-1A-72-00-0151-01A-930A-D

ENGINE - LOW PRESSURE TURBINE ROTOR AND STATOR

MODULE (72-58-00) - INSPECTION OF THE LOW PRESSURE
TURBINE STAGE 1 INTERLOCK GAPS
SERVICE BULLETIN
Table of contents
1. REVISION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A. Revision reason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. PLANNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A. Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Concurrent requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C. Reason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
E. Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
F. Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
G.Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
H. Weight and balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
I. Electrical load data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
J. Software accomplishment summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
K. Referenced documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
L. Documentation affected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. MATERIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A. Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

List of tables
Table: Reasons for update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Table: References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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List of figures
Figure 1: Location of interlock gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 2: Interlock gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 3: Inspection of retainer ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 4: Location of retainer ring junction / anti-rotation pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 5: Location of retaining ring junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 6: Anti-rotation pin - Deformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 7: Retainer ring - Cracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Reasons for update

Table: Reasons for update
Addition of new criteria of the inspection of the retainer ring.

References
Table: References
Technical Publication
SB 72-0002

Management information
Manufacturer recommendation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended

Task type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspection

Original issue date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017-06-12

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1. REVISION INFORMATION
A. Revision reason
Issue number Revision reason

001 Basic issue

002 To replace "axial preload" with "Interlock gap"

To add the procedure for visual inspection of stage 1
retainer ring
To add figure 3 (inspection of retainer ring) and figure
4 (location of retainer ring junction)

003 Revision of paragraph 3.A. to add engine ratings

Revision of paragraph 3.K. to include Engine Type
Certificate Numbers

004 Addition of new criteria of the inspection of the retainer

ring
Addition of figure 2, figure 5, figure 6 and figure 7
Update of figure 3 and figure 4

B. Revision history

Issue number of SB Issue date of SB

001 2017-06-12

002 2017-12-08

003 2018-07-02

2. SUMMARY
Not Applicable.

3. PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Applicability
This Service Bulletin is applicable to CFM LEAP-1A engines: LEAP-1A23, -1A24, -1A24E1, -1A26, -1A26E1,
-1A26CJ, -1A29, -1A29CJ, -1A30, -1A32, -1A33, -1A33B2, -1A35A.

B. Concurrent requirements
Not Applicable.

C. Reason

(1) Objective
To reduce significant events.
Inspection of parts.

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(2) Condition
Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) stage 1 blades retainer ring has been found with distress following ETOPS test
inspection.

(3) Cause
Thermo-mechanical behavior and distress of stage 1 retainer ring induces interlock gap.

(4) Improvement and Inspection

Borescope inspection of LPT stage 1 blades tip shrouds to check for interlock gap.

(5) Substantiation
Substantiation is by analysis.

D. Description
This Service Bulletin provides accomplishment instructions to do the borescope inspection of the LPT blades
stage 1 tip shroud interlock gap.

E. Compliance
Category 2
CFM recommends that you do this Service Bulletin as soon as possible without effect on revenue service but
before 1600 Flight Cycles (FC) and then every 1600 FC .
For engines that have accumulated more than 1600 FC at the issue date of this Service Bulletin, apply this
Service Bulletin not later than 1 month after the issue date.
Impact B
This recommendation is to address a condition that may result in an increased rate of In Flight Shut Down
(IFSD) , Take Off Aborts (TOA) , Air Turn Back (ATB) or Diversion (DIV) .

NOTE: This Service Bulletin can be done on wing or in shop.

NOTE: Refer to SB: 72-0002 for additional information about category compliance and impact statement.

F. Approval
The technical content of this Service Bulletin is approved by the FAA and under the authority of DOA number
EASA.21J.086.

G. Manpower
You will need approximately 2 man-hours to do this Service Bulletin.

H. Weight and balance

Not Applicable.

I. Electrical load data

Not Applicable.

J. Software accomplishment summary

Not Applicable.

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K. Referenced documentation
Airbus A319/A320/A321 NEO Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)

NOTE: The reference documents listed below are for the internal use of the engine manufacturer only:
Engine Type Certificate Number E00089EN - Amended date: May 30, 2018.
Engine Type Certificate Number EASA.E.110 - Amended date: May 30, 2018.
Certification Report CRL-0109a_4 Vol.II/Rev.0 dated March 30, 2018.

L. Documentation affected
None.

4. MATERIAL INFORMATION
Not Applicable.

5. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A. Do the borescope inspection of the LPT blades stage 1 leading edge.
(1) Prepare borescope inspection as per AMM task 72-00-00-290-822-A.
(2) Inspect all LPT blades stage1 leading edges for evidence of tip shroud interlock gap which is typical of
retainer ring distress.

NOTE: Put the borescope probe in the same axis as the hard faced in order to have a good view of the
interlock.

B. Visual inspection of tip shroud. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Look for Maximum serviceable limit

Interlock gap Permitted if no wear is detectable on hard face at the

interlock loss. Perform a 360° borescope inspection
of the LPT stage 1 retainer ring. Refer to Figure 2.

C. Visual inspection of LPT stage 1 retainer ring. Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7.
NOTE: Training video of the LPT stage 1 retainer ring inspection is available on www.mycfmportal.com.
Use widget “my download”, select “LEAP-1A”, select “Maintenance”, Document Name: “LEA-
P-1A Retainer Ring Inspection”.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ANY BORESCOPE SEIZURE, FOLLOW INSTRUCTION WITHIN Figure 3

AND TURN THE ROTOR SLOWLY.
(1) Do a 360° borescope inspection of the stage 1 retainer ring.
NOTE: Use a 0,153 inch (3,9 mm) flexible borescope.

(2) Do the borescope inspection from borescope port U.

(a) Put the borescope between LPT stage 1 blades trailing edge and LPT stage 2 nozzles leading edge
and go under LPT stage 1 blades root platform.

(b) Look forward and find the hole in the nozzle FWD baffle allowing to see the LPT stage 1 retainer ring.
Refer to Figure 3.

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CAUTION: DO NOT GO OVER THE BAFFLE TO PREVENT BORESCOPE SEIZURE.

(c) Turn the rotor slowly and do a 360° inspection looking for radial cracks, anti-rotation pin bent or any
other finding.

NOTE: Engines with post SB72-0176 LPT stage 1 retainer ring do not have anti-rotation pin. Refer
to: Figure 5.

Look for Maximum serviceable limit

Crack One crack maximum permitted.

Re-inspect LPT stage 1 retainer ring after 500 FC
if no other findings on the LPT stage 1 retainer
ring and the junction opening of the retainer ring
is equal to or less than one blade slot. Refer to:
Figure 7.

Anti-rotation pin bent (only for Pre SB72-0176)
A 500 FC inspection interval is permitted if the
anti-rotation pin is bent less than 18% (0.08 inch (2
mm)). Refer to: Figure 4 and Figure 6.
A 50 FC inspection interval is permitted if the
anti-rotation pin is bent more than 18% (0.08 inch
(2 mm)).

Anti-rotation pin missing (only for Pre SB72-0176) Do an inspection of the LPT flowpath (LPT stage
1-stage 7 blades). Refer to: Figure 4.
If the LPT flowpath is serviceable per AMM task
72-00-00-290-822 re-inspect within 1600 FC.

LPT stage 1 blade hook missing
One blade hook missing maximum permitted.
Do an inspection of the LPT flowpath (LPT stage
1-stage 7 blades).
If the LPT flowpath is serviceable per AMM task
72-00-00-290-822 re-inspect within 1600 FC.

Other findings Not serviceable. For any other findings, contact

CFM. A Continue-In-Service limit of 10 FC is
permitted before CFM disposition except if the
junction opening of the retainer ring is greater than
one blade slot.

D. If no finding on the LPT stage 1 retainer ring and no wear is detectable on hard face at the interlock gap,
re-apply the SB72-0151 within 1600 FC.

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TYPICAL VIEW OF LPT STAGE 1 TO 7 BLADES

VIEW A

B
A

VIEW B

GAP BETWEEN TWO

TIP SHROUD

INTERLOCK
GAP

INTERLOCK
LEADING EDGE

BORESCOPE
POINT OF VIEW
TRAILING EDGE

ICN-LEAP-1A-72000151-B-F0301-00001-A-001-01
Location of interlock gap
Figure 1

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SERVICEABLE
LEADING EDGE (LE)

NO INTERLOCK
GAP
TRAILING EDGE (TE)

NOT SERVICEABLE

LEADING EDGE (LE)

LPT STAGE 1
BLADE

INTERLOCK
GAP

TRAILING EDGE (TE)

LEADING EDGE (LE)

LPT STAGE 1
BLADE
INTERLOCK
GAP
LEGEND:
HARD FACED
HARD FACED TRAILING EDGE (TE)
ICN-LEAP-1A-72000151-B-F0301-00004-A-001-01
Interlock gap
Figure 2

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BORESCOPE POSITION TO INSPECT THE

RING FROM BORESCOPE PORT U

PUT THE BORESCOPE IN ORDER TO

SEE THE RETAINER RING THROUGH
NOZZLE FWD BAFFLE HOLE

DO NOT PASS THROUGH THE NOZZLE FWD BAFFLE

HOLE TO PREVENT ANY BORESCOPE SEIZURE

ICN-LEAP-1A-72000151-B-F0301-00002-A-001-01
Inspection of retainer ring
Figure 3

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RETAINER RING JUNCTION RETAINER RING ANTI ROTATION

REAR LPT
BLADE STG 1
PLATFORM

NOZZLE
STAGE 2 RETAINER
RETAINER RING RING
STAGE 1

PRE SB72-0176

ICN-LEAP-1A-72000151-B-F0301-00003-A-001-01
Location of retainer ring junction / anti-rotation pin
Figure 4

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RETAINER RING JUNCTION RETAINER RING WITHOUT ANTI ROTATION

BLADE SLOT JUNCTION

OPENING

REAR LPT
BLADE STG 1
PLATFORM

NOZZLE
STAGE 2 RETAINER
RETAINER RING RING
STAGE 1

POST SB72-0176

ICN-LEAP-1A-72000151-B-F0301-00005-A-001-01
Location of retaining ring junction
Figure 5

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0.425
[10.8]

RETAINER
RING

ANTI-ROTATION
PIN

< 0.08
[2]

NOTE 1:
18% OF ANTI-ROTATION PIN IS EQUIVALENT TO 0.08 [2]
NOTE 2:
DIMENSIONS ARE GIVEN IN INCHES WITH MILLIMETERS IN SQUARE BRACKETS

ICN-LEAP-1A-72000151-B-F0301-00006-A-001-01
Anti-rotation pin - Deformation
Figure 6

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CRACK

RETAINER
RING
STAGE 1

CRACK

RETAINER
RING
STAGE 1

ICN-LEAP-1A-72000151-B-F0301-00007-A-001-01
Retainer ring - Cracks
Figure 7

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6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A. Additional information
None.

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