DATA &

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2-Stroke Engine Services
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RT-flex50-D 2-stroke 14.01.2022 1 RT-258_A1 1(1)

RT-flex58T-E Appendix 1

NOTE 1:
This Appendix 1 is part of the Data & Specifications Bulletin RT-258, entitled “Inspection
and overhaul intervals”.

1 Introduction
This Data & Specifications appendix is published on behalf of our partner WinGD.

2 Enclosures
WinGD Service Letter appendix SL-0026_A.

3 Contacts
3.1 How to contact Wärtsilä
For services, spare parts and/or tools, please contact your nearest Wärtsilä
representative or log in to Wärtsilä Online: wartsila.com/wartsila-online.
If you do not have the contact details at hand, please follow the link: wartsila.com/contact.

3.2 Contact details for emergency issues

For emergency issues, please use the following phone number:
24hrs phone number: +41 52 550 01 11.

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 Service
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Date: 2021-11-24
Inspection & Maintenance
Intervals
RT-flex50-D, RT-flex58T-E

1 RT-flex50D
Intervals & Lifetime RH
Component RT-flex50D Work to be carried out
[running hours]
System oil Laboratory analysis 3,000
Check filter elements - in particular for white metal
Main fuel and
particles (clean or replace filter as necessary). Follow 3,000
lubricating oil filters
manufacturer’s instructions
Calculate quality, concentration of inhibitor and pH value
Cooling water weekly
(follow instructions of inhibitor manufacturer)
Bedplate Check pre-tension of foundation bolts, first check after
12,000
(Group 11xx) 1,500 RH
Check condition of rubber gasket in the vertical oil drain
30,000 (replacement
to sump tank (see SPC 9722), first time at the earliest
recommended)
opportunity after ship delivery.
Estimated lifetime: Bedplate foundation bolts engine lifetime
Visual examination, 100 RH after overhaul works: search
Crankcase for white metal particles from bearings and for 1,500 – 3,000
abnormalities in general.
Bearing shell inspection is only necessary if bearing
Main bearing clearance, crankshaft deflection, wire check, oil analysis at indications of excessive
(Group 11xx) or crankcase inspection indicates excessive wear or wear or damage
damage
Bearing edge check by wire 6,000
Check bearing clearance (see Maintenance Manual
6,000
0330-1)
Estimated lifetime: Main bearing shell >100,000
Thrust bearing
Check axial and vertical clearances 6,000
(Group 12xx)
Check bottom drain for free passage 6,000 – 8,000
Thrust bearing pads inspection is only necessary if
at indications of excessive
bearing clearance, oil analysis or crankcase inspection
wear or damage
indicates excessive wear or damage
engine lifetime
Estimated lifetime: Thrust bearing
(replacement if required)
Friction type: Check pre-tension of screws and remove
Engine stays
corrosion marks from friction elements, first time after 6,000 – 8,000
(Group 97xx)
sea trial
Hydraulic type: Check oil pressure at the gauge monthly
Tie rod Check pre-tension, if necessary re-tension, first time after
24,000 – 30,000
(Group 19xx) one year of ship delivery
Estimated lifetime: Tie rod engine lifetime
Cylinder liner
Measure liner wear (in installed condition) at every piston removal
(Group 21xx)
Remove cylinder liner as necessary
Replace O-rings at every liner removal
Replace (soft iron) joint ring between cylinder liner and
at every piston removal
cylinder cover

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Intervals & Lifetime RH
Component RT-flex50D Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Cylinder liner Replace O-rings of water guide jacket and transition
at every liner removal
(Group 21xx) tubes
Check condition of antipolishing ring at every piston removal
Grind off wear ridge in bore at every piston removal
Refinish lubricating grooves as necessary
Clean scavenge ports and refinish their edges as necessary
Estimated lifetime: Cylinder liner Up to 90,000
Lubricating quill (pulse
Check function and tightness at every piston removal
lubrication, group 21xx)
Check function of non-return valves at every piston removal
Piston rod gland
Clean rings, establish wear at every piston removal
(Group 23xx)
Estimated lifetime: Piston rod gland 36,000 (refers to rings)
Do a check for cracks and dirty seat sealing faces of the
Cylinder cover at every cylinder cover
injection valve. Make sure that the seat sealing faces
(Group 27xx) removal
have no damage.
engine lifetime
Estimated lifetime: Cylinder cover (remanufacturing as
required)
Injection valve after engine stop, before a
Check externally for tightness
(main fuel injector, longer standstill
group 27xx) Function check (nozzle tip inspection, opening pressure). 6,000
1,000 after injector parts
Make sure that the opening pressure is correct
are replaced
Exchange nozzle tip (standard type) 6,000
Exchange nozzle tip (FAST type) 18,000
if required (e.g. leaking
Replace or re-condition nozzle body & needle (non-FAST)
injector)
Replace nozzle body & needle + retaining nut (FAST) 18,000
Starting air valve Check pipe upstream of the valve during operation, if
weekly
(Group 27xx) pipes are too hot, disassemble starting valve
Remove and disassemble one starting valve, from the
condition, calculate the time of overhaul for remaining 6,000 – 8,000
valves
Make sure that the nut on the solenoid is tight, if
monthly
necessary tighten the nut.
Solenoid valve; random functional check 6,000
Solenoid valve; overhaul on board 1,8000
Estimated lifetime: Starting valve engine lifetime
Relief valve to cylinder
Check blow-off pressure as necessary
cover (Group 93xx)
Exhaust valve General inspection of valve housing, valve spindle and
at every piston removal
(Group 27xx) valve seat (without disassembly of the exhaust valve)
Check condition and wear of valve spindle (if necessary 36,000 (initial inspection
grind the seat) 18,000)
Valve drive: check piston seal ring / air spring & rod seal 36,000 (initial inspection
ring / guide bush 18,000)
36,000 (initial inspection
Check condition and wear of valve seat
18,000)
Random check of valve drive, outer and inner pistons,
18,000
damper, thrust piece
Random check of screwed connection to measuring cone 18,000

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Intervals & Lifetime RH
Component RT-flex50D Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Exhaust valve 108,000 (remanufacturing
Estimated lifetime: Exhaust valve spindle (Nimonic)
(Group 27xx) as required)
72,000 (remanufacturing as
Exhaust valve seat
required)
Crankshaft Measure crank deflection, always after the ship
6,000
(Group 31xx) grounded and after each docking
Torsional vibration Get a silicon oil sample from viscous vibration damper
first time after 15,000-
damper (based on results of 1st sample, interval for taking further
18,000
(Group 31xx) samples will be decided by damper manufacturer)
in accordance with
Inspection interval and dismantling of vibration damper instructions of the damper
manufacturer
Axial damper
Disassembly and inspection 36,000 – 48,000
(Group 31xx)
in accord. with the
Turning gear
Inspection interval of turning gear instructions of the turning
(Group 32xx)
gear manufacturer
Lubrication of tooth flanks of pinion and flywheel, related
to visual inspections, however latest each 2,000 RH of 2,000
main engine
Check screwed connections, first time after one year 12,000
Connecting rod Check bearing clearances (see Maintenance Manual
6,000
bearings 0330-1)
(Group 33xx) Bearing edge check by wire 6,000
Bottom end bearing inspection is only necessary if
at indications of excessive
bearing clearance, wire check, oil analysis or crankcase
wear or damage
inspection indicates excessive wear or damage.
Top end bearing inspection is only necessary if bearing
at indications of excessive
clearance, wire check, oil analysis or crankcase
wear or damage
inspection indicates excessive wear or damage.
Connecting rod Random inspection of connecting rod top end bearing
70,000
bearings and bottom end bearing
(Group 33xx) 90,000 replacement if
Estimated lifetime: Connecting rod bottom end bearings
required
Connecting rod 90,000 replacement if
Estimated lifetime: Connecting rod top end bearings
bearings (Group 33xx) required
Guide shoe, crosshead
Check clearances 6,000 – 8,000
pin (Group 33xx)
Piston 18,000 – 36,000 (condition
Remove and clean
(Group 34xx) based)
Check tightness on piston in installed position and with
after installation
running oil pump, visual check through scavenge ports
Disassembly and assembly (open cooling space and
as necessary
clean same, min. one piston each three years)
Check condition of the piston top surface at every piston removal
Visual check through scavenge ports to piston, piston
500 – 1,000
rings and cylinder liner
500 – 1,000 (and at every
Visual check of cylinder liner
piston removal)
Measure ring grooves, inspect the chromium plating and 18,000 – 36,000 (condition
rechrome as necessary based)
18,000 – 36,000(condition
Estimated lifetime: Piston head ring grooves
based)
Piston head surface, full remanufacturing 72,000
Piston underside Check condition of space and clean as necessary 1,500 – 3,000

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Component RT-flex50D Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Piston underside Make sure that the drains and orifices are not blocked 1,500 – 3,000
Piston rings
Measure thickness of chrome-ceramic layer 1,500 – 2,000
(Group 34xx)
Replace piston rings based on remaining coating 18,000 – 36,000 (condition
thickness based)
18,000 – 36,000 (condition
Estimated lifetime: Piston rings
based)
Check electric and pneumatic interlocks (see Operating
Start interlock quarterly
Manual 4003-1)
Driving wheels
Check condition of teeth 6,000 – 8,000
(Group 41xx)
Check running clearance and backlash of teeth 6,000 – 8,000
Estimated lifetime: driving wheels engine lifetime
Starting air shut-off after every manoeuvring
Release pressure / vent starting air inlet (manifold) pipe
valve period
(Group 43xx) Disassemble, clean and check (Important parts are: seat,
30,000 – 36,000
springs and sealing rings)
Do an overhaul of the common start valve (SPC: Control
18000
Valve Complete, Group 4325-2)
Estimated lifetime: Starting air shut-off valve engine lifetime
Control air filter Drain the filter weekly
Clean the filter 6,000
Servo oil pump Replace servo oil pump either with new one or a pump
50,000 (Dynex)
(Group 55xx) remanufactured by WIN GD service provider
Servo oil pump drive Check pinion and driving wheels to servo oil pump drive 3,000
90,000 (replacement if
Estimated lifetime: supply unit pinion bearing bushes
required)
Camshaft, check running surface of cams, rollers & roller
Fuel oil pump drive 3,000
guides (first time after 500 RH)
Check pinion and driving wheels to fuel oil pump drive 3,000
Camshaft, check bearing clearances at random position 12,000
Camshaft, check thrust bearing clearances 36,000
90,000 (replacement if
Estimated lifetime: supply unit camshaft bearings
required)
Fuel pump 6,000
Random flow check of lubricating oil
(Group 55xx)
Do a check of the fuel oil leakage from the fuel pump weekly
cover (the O-ring in the non-return valve can become
weak)
Fuel pump 18,000 – 22,000
Remanufacture fuel pump or overhaul on board
(Group 55xx)
Fuel pressure control Check shut-down function (see Operation Manual 4003-
3,000
valve 1)
(PCV, group 55xx) Function check (see Operation Manual 5562-1) 6,000
General overhaul only necessary if PCV fails
Replace oil filter 18,000
Estimated lifetime: Fuel pressure control valve (PCV) engine lifetime
Fuel overpressure
safety valve / relief Function check on test bench 24,000 – 36,000
valve (Group 55xx)
Injection control unit Use flexView to do a check on the on-time of the rail
monthly
(ICU, group 55xx) valves. Replace if the on-time is more than 2.6 ms

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Intervals & Lifetime RH
Component RT-flex50D Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Injection control unit Replace ICU with a new item, or a Wartsila serviced item
30,000 – 36,000
(ICU, group 55xx) (incl. rail valves)
Do an overhaul or replace ICU with a new item, or
30,000 – 36,000
Wartsila serviced item (incl. rail valves)
Servo oil rail
Replace hoses (at least every 5 years) 30,000
(Group 56xx)
Exhaust valve control Use flexView to do a check on the on-time of the rail
monthly
unit valves. Replace if the on-time is more than 2.6 ms
(Group 56xx) Random check of piston and slide rod 36,000
Replace rail valve 36,000
Check VCU last chance filter 18,000
Estimated lifetime: Exhaust valve control unit engine lifetime
Fuel pump actuator Check for free movement of regulating linkage, lubricate
3,000
(Group 55xx) movable parts
Scavenge air receiver
Check and clean air flaps 4,000 – 6,000
(Group 64xx)
Clean the receiver 4,000 – 6,000
Make sure water drain pipes and orifices are not blocked 1,500 – 3,000
Turbocharger
Wash-cleaning of blower in service acc. to manufacturer
(Group 65xx)
Wash-cleaning or dry cleaning of turbine in service acc. to manufacturer
Air filter
Check filter half yearly
(Group 65xx)
Cleaning of filter at a ∆p increase of 50% compared to
the shop test value at same engine load (see Operating as necessary
Manual 6510-1)
Auxiliary blower
Clean impeller and casing 24,000 – 36,000
(Group 65xx)
Replace ball bearing 24,000 – 36,000
Cleaning of scavenge air cooler (air side) in service at the
Scavenge air cooler beginning weekly, later if Δp (pressure decrease through
as necessary
(Group 66xx) SAC) increases compared to the shop test value at same
engine load (see Operating Manual 6606-1)
Check condensate collector through sight glass (see
daily
Operating Manual 8345-1)
Check condensate collector for free passage (see
1,500 – 3,000
Operating Manual 8345-1)
Check scavenge air cooler sealing quarterly
Bleed daily
Remove scavenge air cooler for general overhaul as necessary
Water separator
Check condensate collector through sight glass (see
scavenge air daily
Operating Manual 8345-1)
(Group 67xx)
Check condensate collector for free passage (see
1,500 – 3,000
Operating Manual 8345-1)
Check water separator elements (if necessary clean
1,500 – 3,000
them)
Remove water separator for general overhaul as necessary
Cylinder lubricating Remanufacture cylinder lubricating pump or overhaul on
40,000
pump (Group 72xx) board
Checking gas (nitrogen) pre-charge pressure, directly
after installation of a new accumulator then at least one every three months
week after start-up

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Intervals & Lifetime RH
Component RT-flex50D Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Replace filter element before the cylinder lubricating as necessary
Cylinder lube oil filter
system
General Inspection. During a longer operation period at
Exhaust Waste Gate in accord. with instructions
low engine load, manually open the butterfly valve (refer
(LLT, group 81xx) of valve manufacturer
to Operation Manual 8135-1)
Servo oil automatic
check and clean the filter cartridges acc. to manufacturer
filter
Starting air pipes on
before and after every
and before the engine Drain (remove water)
manoeuvring period
(Group 86xx)
Pressure gauges and
Compare and calibrate according to master instruments 6,000 – 8,000
pyrometers
Pipe holders Check fastenings at intervals if necessary, tighten the
as necessary
(Group 8xxx) screws (first time after 100 RH)
Servo oil pipes
Grind sealing faces as necessary
(Group 84xx)
Hydraulic pipe for
exhaust valve drive Grind sealing faces as necessary
(Group 8460)
HP pipe to injection
valve (on cylinder cover, Grind sealing faces as necessary
group 87xx)
Supply unit fuel drain
Make sure that the pipes are not blocked 6,000
pipes (Group 87xx)
HP fuel pipe
Grind sealing faces as necessary
(Group 87xx)
Crank angle sensor (on
Replace the proximity sensor as necessary
gear wheel, group 92xx)
Oil mist detector
Follow manufacturer’s instructions half yearly
(Group 93xx)
WECS-9520 electronic Replace FCM-20, ALM-20, ACM-20 modules (refer to the
66,000
components Operation Manual, Group 4)
Replace exhaust valve stroke sensor and TDC sensors if
66,000
defective
Do a visual check of the cables; replace damages cables
quarterly
and wires

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Intervals & Lifetime

Component RT-flex-58T-E Work to be carried out
[running hours]
System oil Laboratory analysis 3,000
Check filter elements - in particular for white metal
Main fuel and lubricating oil
particles (clean or replace filter as necessary). Follow 3,000
filters
manufacturer’s instructions
Calculate quality, concentration of inhibitor and pH value
Cooling water weekly
(follow instructions of inhibitor manufacturer)
Bedplate Check pre-tension of foundation bolts, first check after
12,000
(Group 11xx) 1,500 RH.
Check condition of rubber gasket in the vertical oil drain
30,000 (replacement
to sump tank (see SPC 9722), first time at the earliest
recommended)
opportunity after ship delivery.
Estimated lifetime: Bedplate foundation bolts engine lifetime

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Intervals & Lifetime
Component RT-flex-58T-E Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Visual examination, 100 RH after overhaul works: search
Crankcase for white metal particles from bearings and for 1,500 – 3,000
abnormalities in general.
Bearing shell inspection is only necessary if bearing
at indications of
Main bearing clearance, crankshaft deflection, wire check, oil analysis
excessive wear or
(Group 12xx) or crankcase inspection indicates excessive wear or
damage
damage
Bearing edge check by wire 6,000
Check bearing clearance (see Maintenance Manual
6,000
0330-1)
Estimated lifetime: Main bearing shell >100,000
Thrust bearing Check axial and vertical clearances 6,000
(Group 12xx) Check bottom drain for free passage 6,000 – 8,000
Thrust bearing pads inspection is only necessary if at indications of
bearing clearance, oil analysis or crankcase inspection excessive wear or
indicates excessive wear or damage damage
engine lifetime
Estimated lifetime: Thrust bearing (replacement if
required)
Friction type: Check pre-tension of screws and remove
Engine stays
corrosion marks from friction elements, first time after 6,000 – 8,000
(Group 97xx)
sea trial
Hydraulic type: Check oil pressure at the gauge monthly
Tie rod Check pre-tension, if necessary re-tension, first time after
24,000 – 30,000
(Group 19xx) one year of ship delivery
Estimated lifetime: Tie rod engine lifetime
Cylinder liner Measure liner wear (in installed condition) at every piston removal
(Group 21xx) Remove cylinder liner as necessary
Replace O-rings at every liner removal
Replace (soft iron) joint ring between cylinder liner and
at every piston removal
cylinder cover
Replace O-rings of water guide jacket and transition tubes at every liner removal
Check condition of antipolishing ring at every piston removal
Grind off wear ridge in bore at every piston removal
Refinish lubricating grooves as necessary
Clean scavenge ports and refinish their edges as necessary
Estimated lifetime: Cylinder liner Up to 90,000
Lubricating quill (pulse
Check function and tightness at every piston removal
lubrication, group 21xx)
Check function of non-return valves at every piston removal
Piston rod gland
Clean rings, establish wear at every piston removal
(Group 23xx)
Estimated lifetime: Piston rod gland 36,000 (refers to rings)
Do a check for cracks and dirty seat sealing faces of the
Cylinder cover at every cylinder cover
injection valve. Make sure that the seat sealing faces
(Group 27xx) removal
have no damage.
engine lifetime
Estimated lifetime: Cylinder cover (remanufacturing as
required)
after engine stop,
Injection valve (main fuel
Check externally for tightness before a longer
injector, group 27xx)
standstill

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Component RT-flex-58T-E
Injection valve (main fuel
injector, group 27xx)
Starting air valve
(Group 27xx)
Relief valve to cylinder cover
Exhaust valve
(Group 27xx)
Crankshaft (Group 31xx)
Torsional vibration damper
(Group 31xx)
Axial damper (Group 31xx)
Turning gear
(Group 32xx)
Connecting rod bearings
(Group 33xx)
Service
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Intervals & Lifetime
Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Function check (nozzle tip inspection, opening pressure). 6,000
1,000 after injector
Make sure that the opening pressure is correct
parts are replaced
Exchange nozzle tip (FAST type) 18,000
Replace nozzle body & needle + retaining nut (FAST) 18,000
Check pipe upstream of the valve during operation, if
weekly
pipes are too hot, disassemble starting valve
Remove and disassemble one starting valve, from the
condition, calculate the time of overhaul for remaining 6,000 – 8,000
valves
Make sure that the nut on the solenoid is tight, if
monthly
necessary tighten the nut.
Solenoid valve; random functional check 6,000
Solenoid valve; overhaul on board 18,000
Estimated lifetime: Starting valve engine lifetime
Check blow-off pressure as necessary
General inspection of valve housing, valve spindle and
at every piston removal
valve seat (without disassembly of the exhaust valve)
Check condition and wear of valve spindle (if necessary 36,000 (initial
grind the seat) inspection 18,000)
Valve drive: check piston seal ring / air spring & rod seal 36,000 (initial
ring / guide bush inspection 18,000)
36,000 (initial
Check condition and wear of valve seat
inspection 18,000)
Random check of valve drive, outer and inner pistons,
18,000
damper, thrust piece
Random check of screwed connection to measuring cone 18,000
108,000
Estimated lifetime: Exhaust valve spindle (Nimonic) (remanufacturing as
required)
72,000
Exhaust valve seat (remanufacturing as
required)
Measure crank deflection, always after the ship grounded
6,000
and after each docking
Get a silicon oil sample from viscous vibration damper
first time after 15,000-
(based on results of 1st sample, interval for taking further
18,000
samples will be decided by damper manufacturer)
in accordance with
Inspection interval and dismantling of vibration damper instructions of the
damper manufacturer
Disassembly and inspection 36,000 – 48,000
in accordance with the
instructions of the
Inspection interval of turning gear
turning gear
manufacturer
Lubrication of tooth flanks of pinion and flywheel, related
to visual inspections, however latest each 2,000 RH of 2,000
main engine
Check screwed connections, first time after one year 12,000
Check bearing clearances (see Maintenance Manual
6,000
0330-1)
Bearing edge check by wire 6,000
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Component RT-flex-58T-E Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Bottom end bearing inspection is only necessary if at indications of
Connecting rod bearings
bearing clearance, wire check, oil analysis or crankcase excessive wear or
(Group 33xx)
inspection indicates excessive wear or damage. damage
Top end bearing inspection is only necessary if bearing at indications of
clearance, wire check, oil analysis or crankcase excessive wear or
inspection indicates excessive wear or damage. damage
Random inspection of connecting rod top end bearing
70,000
and bottom end bearing
90,000 replacement if
Estimated lifetime: Connecting rod bottom end bearings
required
90,000 replacement if
Estimated lifetime: Connecting rod top end bearings
required
Guide shoe, crosshead pin
Check clearances 6,000 – 8,000
(Group 33xx)
Piston 18,000 – 36,000
Remove and clean
(Group 34xx) (condition based)
Check tightness on piston in installed position and with
after installation
running oil pump, visual check through scavenge ports
Disassembly and assembly (open cooling space and
as necessary
clean same, min. one piston each three years)
Check condition of the piston top surface at every piston removal
Visual check through scavenge ports to piston, piston
500 – 1,000
rings and cylinder liner
500 – 1,000 (and at
Visual check of cylinder liner
every piston removal)
Measure ring grooves, inspect the chromium plating and 18,000 – 36,000
rechrome as necessary (condition based)
18,000 –
Estimated lifetime: Piston head ring grooves 36,000(condition
based)
Piston head surface, full remanufacturing 72,000
Piston underside Check condition of space and clean as necessary 1,500 – 3,000
Make sure that the drains and orifices are not blocked 1,500 – 3,000
Piston rings Measure thickness of chrome-ceramic layer 1,500 – 2,000
(Group 34xx) Replace piston rings based on remaining coating 18,000 – 36,000
thickness (condition based)
18,000 –
Estimated lifetime: Piston rings 36,000(condition
based)
Check electric and pneumatic interlocks (see Operating
Start interlock quarterly
Manual 4003-1)
Driving wheels Check condition of teeth 6,000 – 8,000
(Group 41xx) Check running clearance and backlash of teeth 6,000 – 8,000
Estimated lifetime: driving wheels engine lifetime
Starting air shut-off valve after each manoeuvring
Release pressure / vent starting air inlet (manifold) pipe
(Group 43xx) period
Disassemble, clean and check (Important parts are: seat,
30,000 – 36,000
springs and sealing rings)
Do an overhaul of the common start valve (SPC: Control
18,000
Valve Complete, Group 4325-2)
Estimated lifetime: Starting air shut-off valve engine lifetime
Control air filter Drain the filter weekly
Clean the filter 6,000

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Component RT-flex-58T-E
Servo oil pump
(Group 55xx)
Servo oil pump drive
Fuel oil pump drive
Fuel pump
(Group 55xx)
Fuel pressure control valve
(PCV, group 55xx)
Fuel overpressure safety
valve / relief valve
(Group 55xx)
Injection control unit
(ICU, group 55xx)
Injection Control Unit (ICU),
Mk 3 design
Servo oil rail (Group 56xx)
Exhaust valve control unit
(Group 56xx)
Fuel pump actuator
(Group 55xx)
Scavenge air receiver
(Group 64xx)
Turbocharger
(Group 65xx)
Air filter (Group 65xx)
Service
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Intervals & Lifetime
Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Replace servo oil pump either with new one or a pump
50,000 (Dynex)
remanufactured by WIN GD service provider
Check pinion and driving wheels to servo oil pump drive 3,000
90,000 (replacement if
Estimated lifetime: supply unit pinion bearing bushes
required)
Camshaft, check running surface of cams, rollers & roller
3,000
guides (first time after 500 RH)
Check pinion and driving wheels to fuel oil pump drive 3,000
Camshaft, check bearing clearances at random position 12,000
Camshaft, check thrust bearing clearances 36,000
90,000 (replacement if
Estimated lifetime: supply unit camshaft bearings
required)
Random flow check of lubricating oil 6,000
Do a check of the fuel oil leakage from the fuel pump
cover (the O-ring in the non-return valve can become weekly
weak)
Remanufacture fuel pump or overhaul on board 18,000 – 22,000
Check shut-down function (see Operation Manual 4003-
3,000
1)
Function check (see Operation Manual 5562-1) 6,000
only necessary if PCV
General overhaul
fails
Replace oil filter 18,000
Estimated lifetime: Fuel pressure control valve (PCV) engine lifetime
Function check on test bench 24,000 – 36,000
Use flexView to do a check on the on-time of the rail
monthly
valves. Replace if the on-time is more than 2.6 ms
Replace ICU with a new item or a Wartsila
30,000 – 36,000
remanufactured ICU, incl. rail valves
Do an overhaul or replace ICU with a new item or a
30,000 – 36,000
Wärtsilä remanufactured item, incl. rail valves
Replace hoses (at least every 5 years) 30,000
Use flexView to do a check on the on-time of the rail
monthly
valves. Replace if the on-time is more than 2.6 ms
Random check of piston and slide rod 36,000
Replace rail valve 36,000
Check VCU last chance filter 18,000
Estimated lifetime: Exhaust valve control unit engine lifetime
Check for free movement of regulating linkage, lubricate
3,000
movable parts
Check and clean air flaps 4,000 – 6,000
Clean the receiver 4,000 – 6,000
Make sure water drain pipes and orifices are not blocked 1,500 – 3,000
Wash-cleaning of blower in service acc. to manufacturer
Wash-cleaning or dry cleaning of turbine in service acc. to manufacturer
Check filter half yearly
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Component RT-flex-58T-E
Air filter (Group 65xx)
Auxiliary blower
(Group 65xx)
Scavenge air cooler
(Group 66xx)
Water separator scavenge
air (Group 67xx)
Water separator scavenge
air (Group 67xx)
Cylinder lubricating pump
(Group 72xx)
Lubricating pump
(Group 72xx)
Cylinder lube oil filter
Exhaust Waste Gate
(LLT, group 81xx)
Servo oil automatic filter
Starting air pipes on and
before the engine
(Group 86xx)
Pressure gauges and
pyrometers
Pipe holders
(Group 8xxx)
Servo oil pipes (Group 84xx)
Servo oil system
(Group 84xx)
Collector block
Hydraulic pipe for exhaust
valve drive (Group 8460)
HP pipe to injection valve (on
cylinder cover, group 87xx)
Supply unit fuel drain pipes
(Group 87xx)
HP fuel pipe (Group 87xx)
Service
Letter
SL-0026_A
Intervals & Lifetime
Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Cleaning of filter at a ∆p increase of 50% compared to the
shop test value at same engine load (see Operating as necessary
Manual 6510-1)
Clean impeller and casing 24,000 – 36,000
Replace ball bearing 24,000 – 36,000
Cleaning of scavenge air cooler (air side) in service at the
beginning weekly, later if Δp (pressure decrease through
as necessary
SAC) increases compared to the shop test value at same
engine load (see Operating Manual 6606-1)
Check condensate collector through sight glass (see
daily
Operating Manual 8345-1)
Check condensate collector for free passage (see
1,500 – 3,000
Operating Manual 8345-1)
Check scavenge air cooler sealing quarterly
Bleed daily
Remove scavenge air cooler for general overhaul as necessary
Check condensate collector through sight glass (see
daily
Operating Manual 8345-1)
Check condensate collector for free passage (see
1,500 – 3,000
Operating Manual 8345-1)
Check water separator elements (if necessary clean
1,500 – 3,000
them)
Remove water separator for general overhaul as necessary
Remanufacture cylinder lubricating pump or overhaul on
40,000
board
Checking gas (nitrogen) pre-charge pressure, directly after
installation of a new accumulator then at least one week every three month
after start-up
Replace filter element before the cylinder lubricating
as necessary
system
General Inspection. During a longer operation period at in accordance with
low engine load, manually open the butterfly valve (refer instructions of valve
to Operation Manual 8135-1) manufacturer
check and clean the filter cartridges acc. to manufacturer
before and after every
Drain (remove water)
manoeuvring period
Compare and calibrate according to master instruments 6,000 – 8,000
Check fastenings at intervals if necessary, tighten the
as necessary
screws (first time after 100 RH.)
Grind sealing faces as necessary
Check spindle of shut-off valve for free movement 6,000
replace safety valve 36,000
Grind sealing faces as necessary
Grind sealing faces as necessary
Make sure that the pipes are not blocked 6,000
Grind sealing faces as necessary
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 Service
Letter
SL-0026_A
Intervals & Lifetime
Component RT-flex-58T-E Work to be carried out
[running hours]
Crank angle sensor Check belt tension visually, check cracks and wear of
3,000
(at free end, group 92xx) toothed belt visually, visual lubricating oil check
replace toothed belt 24,000
Overhaul drive (ball bearing, sealing ring etc.) and check
48,000
shaft eccentricity of CAS drive
Check shaft eccentricity of CAS drive at every CAS exchange
Replace crank angle sensor (only if new soft belt is
48,000
applied from beginning).
Oil mist detector
Follow manufacturer’s instructions half yearly
(Group 93xx)
WECS-9520 electronic Replace FCM-20, ALM-20, ACM-20 modules (refer to the
66,000
components Operation Manual, Group 4)
Replace exhaust valve stroke sensor and TDC sensors if
66,000
defective
Do a visual check of the cables; replace damages cables
quarterly
and wires

3 Contacts

How to contact WinGD

For questions about the content of this Service Letter, or if you need WinGD’s assistance, please contact your
nearest WinGD representative office.
If you don’t have the contact details at hand, please follow the link “Contact us” on the WinGD webpage:

https://www.wingd.com/en/about-wingd/contact-us/

Contact details of WinGD Service Partners:

For engine maintenance-, operation- support, service and other questions about operation and Service, please
contact the following link “Service Partners” on the WinGD webpage to find further information about our Service
Partners CMS and Wärtsilä Services Switzerland Ltd which can provide worldwide support.

https://www.wingd.com/en/service-support/service-partners/

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