May 2012

Identify Source of Contaminants

Check LC Witness Drain
• An oil leak witness drain is located aft of the seal to collect any oil leakage. The
oil is drained directly overboard through the drain mast
• Failure of the load compressor carbon seal would result in oil being present at
the seal cavity witness drain

• Check the 6 o’clock Load Compressor

(LC) witness drain with black light to
determine if there is oil. Presence of
excessive amount of oil indicates LC
seal leak
• APU should be removed, if LC seal
leak is suspected

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 May 2012

APU and APU Compartment Inspection

Oil Supply & Oil Scavenge Tube at Turbine Bearing Cavity
• Check for evidence of Oil Leak at Turbine Bearing Cavity:
¾ Inspect area around turbine bearing scavenge tube
¾ Inspect area around turbine bearing oil supply tube
ƒ Check fittings
Oil supply
tube

Scavenge tube

• If oil is present in the bearing cavity, it’s likely caused by turbine seal leak.
¾ Remove APU, if turbine seal leak is suspected

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