ENGINE - General (72-00-00) - Definition of Shop Visit for CFM56-5B Engines

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TRANSMITTAL INFORMATION

REVISION 2 TO SERVICE BULLETIN 72-0912

Revision 2 is issued to update paragraphs 1., PLANNING INFORMATION and 3.,
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
Revision 1 was issued December 03, 2015. The original was issued February 06, 2015. Revision
bars in the left margin identify changes.
1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. Effectivity

CFM56-5B1, -5B1/2P, -5B1/3, -5B1/P, -5B2, -5B2/2P, -5B2/3, -5B2/P, -5B3/2P,

-5B3/2P1, -5B3/3, -5B3/3B1, -5B3/P, -5B3/P1, -5B4, -5B4/2P, -5B4/2P1, -5B4/3

CFM56-5B4/3B1, -5B4/P, -5B4/P1, -5B5, -5B5/3, -5B5/P, -5B6, -5B6/2P, -5B6/3,

-5B6/P, -5B7, -5B7/3, -5B7/P, -5B8/3, -5B8/P, -5B9/2P, -5B9/3, -5B9/P

This Service Bulletin is applicable to all CFM56-5B engines.

The CFM56-5B engines are affected by this Service Bulletin.

B. Description

This Service Bulletin introduces a standard definition of an engine shop visit for the
CFM56-5B engine models listed in paragraph 1.A., Effectivity.

C. Compliance
Category 9

Information only.

Impact F

Implement as deemed necessary per the Service Bulletin Category.

D. Concurrent Requirements

None.

E. Reason

(1) Objective:

To broadcast the standard definition of an engine shop visit.

(2) Condition:

None.

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(3) Cause:

None.
(4) Improvement:

None.

(5) Substantiation:
None.

F. Approval

This Service Bulletin contains no modification information that revises the approved
configuration and therefore does not require FAA approval.

G. Manpower
None.

H. Weight and Balance

None.
I. References

None.

J. Publications Affected
None.

K. Interchangeability

Not applicable.

L. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.

2. MATERIAL INFORMATION
A. Material - Price and Availability

(1) Parts necessary to do this Service Bulletin:

None.

(2) Other Spare Parts:

None.

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(3) Consumables:

None.
B. Industry Support Information

None.

C. Configuration Chart
None.

D. Parts Disposition

None.
E. Tooling - Price and Availability

None.

3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A. Shop Visit Definition

(1) An engine removal is classified as a shop visit when the subsequent engine
maintenance performed prior to reinstallation entails one or two of the
following:
(a) A 360-degree separation of major module mating engine flanges.

(b) The removal of a disk, hub, or spool for life-limited part (LLP) expiration.

(2) Exceptions to the shop visit definitions above are as follows:

(a) Replacement of an engine module on-wing.

(b) Replacement of a gearbox.

(c) Accomplishment of a top/bottom case.

(d) Service Bulletin defines work performed as not a shop visit.

(e) Replacement of a fan disk.

B. Definitions of Cause for an Engine Removal

(1) Basic engine removal:

. Engine caused, either hardware or systems-related.

(2) Non-basic engine removal:

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. Anything not directly caused by the engine, such as human error, aircraft,
or natural causes.

(3) Unplanned engine removal:

. Removal of an engine that is considered incapable of continued operation.

. If an engine is removed within 30 days of the identification of an issue that
drove its removal, it is an unscheduled or unplanned removal.
. The above can be interpreted as:

♦ Removal date - issue identification date = X

♦ If X is less than or equal to 30, it is an unplanned (or unscheduled)

removal.

(4) Planned engine removal:

. All other engine removals, which are not unplanned.

. If an engine is removed more than 30 days after the identification of an

issue that drove its removal, it is a scheduled or planned removal.

. The above can be interpreted as:

♦ Removal date - issue identification date = X

♦ If X is more than 30, the engine removal is planned (or scheduled).

C. Definitions of Types of Engine Removals

(1) Basic planned engine removal:

(a) Engineer’s examination:

. Planned removal for the intent of engineering evaluation. This

removal is not driven due to suspect or experienced problems.

(b) Hot section inspection:

. Scheduled removal based on an evaluation period or hard time

inspection requirement (not life-limited hardware) imposed by the
operator.

(c) Modification:

. Scheduled removal for upgrade or rework for a product improvement.

(d) Scheduled maintenance:

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. Removal for maintenance performed at defined intervals to retain an

item in a serviceable condition by systematic inspection, detection,
replacement of worn out items, adjustment, calibration, cleaning, etc.
(e) Service or performance evaluation:

. Removal for the evaluation of an item after performing its intended

function during normal operation of the aircraft.

(f) Special or repetitive inspections:

. Removal for engine-related inspections, directed by a Service

Bulletin, Aircraft Maintenance Manual or Engine Shop Manual for the
purpose of examination of an item against a specific standard.

(g) Time and/or cycle limited:

. Removal for engine, module, or piece part before a specified time

is achieved.

(h) Mandatory directive:

. Required removal driven by agency or engine manufacturer direction
that has adequate time for scheduling, such as more than 30 days.
(i) Schedule performance:

. Scheduled removal for performance restoration based on proper

trend monitoring and performance analysis of the engine.

(2) Basic unplanned engine removal:

(a) Deferred suspect:

. Removal following a service extension or limited allowance of a
condition exceeding serviceable criteria, additional time scheduled
for operator convenience.

(b) Item (part) problem:

. Removal for specific part malfunction or inspection allowance.

(c) Immediate mandatory directive:

. Removal driven by agency or engine manufacturer direction which

cannot be scheduled due to the short term requirement, within a 30
day time period from issue date.

(d) Performance:

. Removal for unexpected performance problems, which had not been

previously identified as a performance deterioration candidate and
scheduled for a shop visit restoration.

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(e) Under investigation:

. Removal for operability problem, which cause has not been identified.

(3) Non-basic planned engine removal:

(a) Exchange/pool:

. Convenience removal to replace an engine, which has been used

temporarily to support the airline.

(b) Return of lease:

. Convenience removal to return a leased engine.

(c) Timer stagger:

. Removal to reduce the probability or necessity of simultaneous

removals in multi-item applications.

(d) Access (aircraft):

. Removal to allow admission to an area for the performance of visual
and manipulative maintenance of the aircraft, such as aircraft letter
check.

(4) Non-basic unplanned engine removal:

(a) Maintenance condition:

. Removal due to a problem resulting from human error while

performing inspection/maintenance procedures.

(b) Operational concern:

. Removal for an operational problem resulting from a deviation

resulting from the misinterpretation of established procedures or
techniques.

(c) Unconfirmed:

. Removal of an item where no defect or failure is found which

substantiates the reason for removal, although another defect or
failure may be identified.

(d) Foreign object damage:

. Removal due to the ingestion or impact of an object, which is not

related to the engine.

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