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STANDARD PRACTICES MANUAL (PN 585005)

X−RAY INSPECTION − SPOP−92

Task 70−37−01−260−001:

1. SPOP 92 − Radiographic Inspection Standard For Finished Hollow

Turbine Blades (XRS−83, Code G)

A. Scope

(1) This standard gives acceptance limits for

discontinuities of internal unwanted (foreign) material
and excess metal as shown by radiographic inspection of
finished hollow turbine blades.

B. Acceptance Limits

(1) Use the limits of this standard to accept

discontinuities shown by radiographic inspection.

C. Internal Unwanted (Foreign) Material

(1) These indications must be mapped before power flushing

to see if they are firmly attached. These indications
can be accepted to the raw material requirements for
excess metal if they did not move from the initial
mapped location after power flushing.

(2) If there are indications of shotpeen and/or other forms

of unwanted (foreign) material (such as, metal chips,
broken wire, dirt, etc.) that can be identified
by their shape, form, or density, the part is not
acceptable.

(3) In pedestal areas, a discontinuity must not extend from

wall to wall as shown by comparison of its radiographic
film density with that of the closest pedestal.

(4) For blades with insert assemblies, the height of a

discontinuity in non−pedestal areas must NOT be greater
than the closest raised metal area as shown by a
comparison of their radiographic densities.

(5) Use the Code G (Table 1) acceptance limits for internal

unwanted (foreign) material in finished hollow turbine
blades.

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 Pratt & Whitney
STANDARD PRACTICES MANUAL (PN 585005)

X−RAY INSPECTION − SPOP−92

Indication Size Minimum Indications/Blade

Maximum Diameter Spacing Between
Indications
0.015 inch (0.381 Clearly Unlimited
mm) Separated

Code G − Acceptance Limits For Internal Unwanted

Material In Finished Hollow Turbine Blades
Table 1

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