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B. Consumable Materials
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REFERENCE DESIGNATION
CP2619 Never Seez-Pure Nickel, Special
CP2691 penetrant
CP2961 tiodize T8E-H grease
D. Referenced Information
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
Ref. Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors
71-13-00-010-803-A
Ref. Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors
71-13-00-410-803-A
Ref. Engine Borescope Examination Preparation
72-00-00-290-812-A
Ref. Removal of the No. 1 (Left) Igniter
74-21-10-000-802-A
Ref. Removal of the No. 2 (Right) Igniter
74-21-10-000-803-A
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REFERENCE DESIGNATION
Ref. Visual Inspection of the Igniter
74-21-10-210-801-A
Ref. Installation of the No. 1 (Left) Igniter
74-21-10-400-802-A
Ref. Installation of the No. 2 (right) Igniter
74-21-10-400-803-A
Ref. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System
78-30-00-040-809-A for Ground Maintenance
Ref. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System
78-30-00-440-809-A after Ground Maintenance
Ref. Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors
78-36-00-010-806-A
Ref. Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors
78-36-00-410-806-A
Ref. Fig. Combustion Section Borescope Port Locations
Ref. Fig. Combustion Section Inspection
Ref. Fig. HPT Stage One Nozzle Airfoil Inspection
Ref. Fig. CDN Borescope Plugs (PRE and POST SB 72-0225)
3. Job Set-up
SUBTASK 72-40-00-941-051-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
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SUBTASK 72-40-00-010-052-A
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803:
SUBTASK 72-40-00-040-051-A
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
SUBTASK 72-40-00-010-053-A
D. Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors Ref. AMM TASK
78-36-00-010-806:
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4. Procedure
Ref. Fig. Combustion Section Borescope Port Locations
Ref. Fig. Combustion Section Inspection
Ref. Fig. HPT Stage One Nozzle Airfoil Inspection
Ref. Fig. CDN Borescope Plugs (PRE and POST SB 72-0225)
SUBTASK 72-40-00-290-050-A
A. Do the borescope examination preparation Ref. AMM TASK
72-00-00-290-812.
SUBTASK 72-40-00-020-050-A
B. Do further preparation as follows:
(1) Remove the borescope plugs from ports N and Q.
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(4) Insert the BORESCOPE DIA 3.8 MM (0.15 IN) (or alternate)
into its position for the inspection.
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SUBTASK 72-40-00-290-051-A
C. Combustor / High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Section Inspection
(1) Table 601 identifies how many fuel nozzles, HPT stage 1
nozzle airfoils and deflector plates there are for the combustion
section and HPT stage 1 nozzle.
Table 601:
Component Quantity
Fuel nozzles 19
Stage 1 HPT nozzle airfoils 36
Combustion section deflector 19
plates
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1.Do an
examination of the
surfaces of the
combustor, fuel
nozzles aft heat
shield and stage 1
nozzle leading
edge as follows:
Ref. Fig. HPT
Stage One Nozzle
Airfoil Inspection
(a) Discoloration Discoloration is
permitted.
(b) Carbon Any amount of carbon
accumulation deposit is permitted.
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(c) Missing, Any amount of
chipped or spalled missing, chipped or
areas of the spalled areas of
thermal barrier thermal barrier
coating coating is permitted.
2. Examine the
deflectors and the
dome plate (if it is
visible) as follows:
Ref. Fig.
Combustion
Section Inspection
(Sheet 1, Sheet 3,
Sheet 4 and
Sheet 5)
(a) Distortion of Any amount
the deflector permitted.
(b) Axial or radial There is no limit to
cracks in the the number of cracks
deflector (View F) permitted in these
conditions:
- All cracks are
less than or
equal to 0.200
in. (5.08 mm) in
length
- The cracks are
not connected.
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(c) Over- In area A (middle): This over-
serviceable limit - Cracks with a serviceable limit
extension for axial distance from extension is for a
or radial cracks in the crack tip to reduced interval,
the deflector nearest repeat
deflector edge inspection.
more than
0.133 in. (3.38
mm) are
permitted for
250 cycles
- Cracks with a
distance from
the crack tip to
nearest
deflector edge
less than or
equal to 0.133
in. (3.38 mm)
but not less
than 0.080 in.
(2.03 mm) are
permitted for
150 cycles.
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CHECK
LIMITS
- Cracks with a This over-
distance from serviceable limit
the crack tip to extension is for a
nearest one-time
deflector edge continue-in-
less than or service
equal to 0.080 application.
in. (2.03 mm)
are permitted
for 25 cycles
- Only one (1)
crack that
extends to the
outer edge is
permitted for
25 cycles.
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LIMITS
In area B (wings): This over-
- Cracks with a serviceable limit
distance from extension is for a
the crack tip to reduced interval,
the nearest repeat
deflector edge inspection.
more than
0.400 in. (10.16
mm) are
permitted for
250 cycles
- Cracks with a
distance from
the crack tip to
the nearest
deflector edge
less than or
equal to 0.400
in. (10.16 mm)
but not less
than 0.080 in.
(2.03 mm) are
permitted for
150 cycles.
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LIMITS
- Cracks with a This over-
distance from serviceable limit
the crack tip to extension is for a
the nearest one-time
deflector edge continue-in-
less than or service
equal to 0.080 application.
in. (2.03 mm)
are permitted
for 25 cycles
- Only one (1)
crack that
extends to the
outer edge is
permitted for
25 cycles.
(d) No cracks are
Circumferential permitted.
cracks in the
deflector (View F)
(e) Missing Missing material is There are a total
deflector material permitted on the of 19 deflectors.
(View F) deflector as long as
the maximum depth
of missing material
does not exceed
0.100 in. (2.54 mm)
per deflector from the
edge (first row of
cooling holes fully
visible).
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CHECK
LIMITS
(f) Over- Missing material more This over-
serviceable limit than the serviceable serviceable limit
extension for limits is permitted for extension is for a
missing deflector 25 cycles. one-time
material continue-in-
service
application.
(g) Radial dome There is no limit to
plate cracks (View the number of radial
F) cracks permitted in
these conditions:
- All radial
cracks are less
than or equal to
0.200 in. (5.08
mm) in length
- The cracks are
not connected.
(h) Over- Radial cracks
serviceable limit between 0.200 in.
extension for (5.08 mm) and 0.40
radial dome plate in. (10.16 mm) in
cracks (View F) length.
The cracks are not
connected:
The cracks that have This over-
a separation of serviceable limit
minimum 2.0 in. extension is for a
(50.80 mm) and one-time
cracks from the continue-in-
innermost cooling service
holes of each dome application.
plate are permitted for
25 cycles.
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LIMITS
(i) Circumferential No circumferential
dome plate cracks cracks are permitted.
(View F)
(j) Over- Circumferential This over-
serviceable limit cracks up to 0.40 in. serviceable limit
extension (10.16 mm), not extension is for a
circumferential connected, with 2.0 one-time
dome plate cracks in. (50.80 mm) continue-in-
(View F) minimum separation service
are permitted for 25 application.
cycles.
3. Examine the
combustion
chamber mixer
trailing edge as
follows:
Ref. Fig.
Combustion
Section Inspection
(See Sheet 3,
Sheet 5 and
Sheet 6)
(a) Oxidation or In Area X up to 0.050
missing material in. (1.27 mm) of
(View J and missing material
Section A-A) permitted from the
trailing edge, limited
to 270 degrees in the
circumferential
direction (at any
clocking position).
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LIMITS
(b) Over- Missing material in This over-
serviceable limit Area Y no more than serviceable limit
extension for 0.100 in. (2.54 mm) extension is for a
oxidation or from Area X is one-time
missing material permitted for 25 continue-in-
cycles. service
application.
4. Examine the
fuel nozzles as
follows:
Ref. Fig.
Combustion
Section Inspection
(See Sheet 1,
Sheet 3, Sheet 5
and Sheet 7)
(a) Heat shield
(aft surface) for
(View M):
- Discoloratio Any amount of
n or carbon discoloration or
deposits carbon deposit is
permitted.
- Radial Any amount of radial
cracking cracks is permitted up
to 0.100 in. (2.54 mm)
long from the outer
edge are permitted.
Up to eight radial
cracks are permitted
for the full length of
the aft surface.
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LIMITS
- Circumfere No circumferential
ntial cracking is permitted.
cracking
- Oxidation Up to 0.050 in. (1.27 A CUP is defined
or missing mm) permitted at the as a location for
material for outer Diameter (DIA) a dome deflector
fuel nozzles for 360 degrees. plate and fuel
(View M) nozzle. There
are 19 cups in a
combustor
assembly.
Cooling holes in
the second row
can be partially
visible with this
amount of
oxidation or
missing material.
- Over- From 0.050 in. (1.27 Cooling holes in
serviceable mm) to 0.075 in. (1.90 the second row
limit mm) 360 degrees can be fully
extension permitted at the outer visible with this
for fuel DIA for 25 cycles. amount of
nozzle oxidation or
oxidation missing material.
This over-
serviceable limit
extension is for a
one-time
continue-in-
service
application.
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LIMITS
(b) Heat shield
sharp lip for (View
J + Section B-B):
- Oxidation Up to two areas of
or missing oxidation or missing
material for material permitted for
all fuel up to 0.30 in. (7.62
nozzles mm) of
circumferential length
each (any amount of
depth). Distressed
areas should be
located at least 0.30
in. (7.62 mm) from
each other.
- Over- Oxidation or missing This over-
serviceable material 0.30 in. (7.62 serviceable limit
limit mm) of extension is for a
extension circumferential length one-time
for all fuel in up to three continue-in-
nozzles locations is permitted service
oxidation or for 25 cycles. application.
missing
material
- Discoloratio Any amount of
n or carbon discoloration or
deposits carbon deposit is
permitted.
(c) Heat shield
conic surface and
splitter for (View J
+ Section B-B):
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MAXIMUM
INSPECTION/
SERVICEABLE REMARKS
CHECK
LIMITS
- Discoloratio Any amount of
n or carbon discoloration or
deposits carbon deposit is
permitted.
- Axial Any amount of axial
cracking cracks are permitted
(conic up to 0.23 in. (5.84
surface) mm) length (entire
length of the heat
shield component).
- Axial Any amount of axial
cracking cracks are permitted.
(splitter)
- Circumfere No circumferential
ntial cracking is permitted.
cracking
- Oxidation No oxidation or
or missing missing material is
material permitted on conic
(conic surface.
surface)
- Oxidation 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) of
or missing oxidation or missing
material material for 360
(splitter) degrees permitted on
conic surface trailing
edge.
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INSPECTION/
SERVICEABLE REMARKS
CHECK
LIMITS
- Over- Oxidation or missing This over-
serviceable material between serviceable limit
limit 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) extension is for a
extension and 0.075 in. (1.90 one-time
for mm) for 360 degrees continue-in-
oxidation or is permitted for 25 service
missing cycles. application.
material
(splitter)
5. Examine the
combustion inner
liners as follows:
Ref. Fig.
Combustion
Section Inspection
(See Sheet 1 and
Sheet 2)
(a) There is no limit for
Circumferential the number of cracks
cracks permitted with this
condition:
- They are a
maximum of
0.5 in. (12.70
mm) in length.
(b) Over- Cracks between 0.5 This over-
serviceable limit in. (12.70 mm) and serviceable limit
extension for 1.0 in. (25.40 mm) in extension is for a
circumferential length are permitted one-time
cracks for 25 cycles. continue-in-
service
application.
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(c) Axial or There is no limit to
diagonal cracks the number of cracks
with this condition:
- Cracks not
more than 0.5
in. (12.70 mm)
in length are
permitted.
(d) Over- Cracks between 0.5 This over-
serviceable limit in. (12.70 mm) and serviceable limit
extension for axial 1.0 in. (25.40 mm) in extension is for a
or diagonal cracks length are permitted reduced interval,
for 250 cycles. repeat
inspection.
Cracks between 1.0 This over-
in. (25.40 mm) and serviceable limit
1.5 in. (38.10 mm) in extension is for a
length are permitted reduced interval,
for 100 cycles. repeat
inspection.
Cracks between 1.5 This over-
in. (38.10 mm) and serviceable limit
2.0 in. (50.80 mm) in extension is for a
length are permitted reduced interval,
for 50 cycles. repeat
inspection.
Cracks between 2.0 This over-
in. (50.80 mm) and serviceable limit
2.252 in. (57.20 mm) extension is for a
in length are one-time
permitted for 25 continue-in-
cycles. service
application.
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INSPECTION/
SERVICEABLE REMARKS
CHECK
LIMITS
(e) Axial, diagonal Connected cracks are
and permitted if the NOTE:Continue-
circumferential combined crack in-service
connected cracks length is less than the limits of
limit of Para. C.(2)5. Para. C.
(b) and Para. C.(2)5. (2)5.(b)
(d). To find the total and Para.
length of connected C.(2)5.(d)
cracks, measure from apply also
the most forward for length
crack edge to the of
most aft crack edge. connected
Connected cracks in cracks.
the same cooling hole
row are not added.
Areas fully enclosed
by connecting cracks
must be
0.385 in.2 (248.39
mm2) or less.
(f) Over- Connected cracks This over-
serviceable limit area that is more than serviceable limit
extension for the serviceable limit is extension is for a
axial, diagonal permitted for 25 one-time
and cycles. Combined continue-in-
circumferential crack length is less service
connected cracks than 25 cycles application.
continue-in-service
limit of Para. C.(2)5.
(b) and Para. C.(2)5.
(d).
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LIMITS
(g) Burn through Burn through or
or missing metal missing metal areas
are permitted with
these conditions:
- A maximum
permitted area
for the nugget
is not more
than 0.01 in.2
(6.45 mm2)
- Total permitted
burn through
area on the
inner liner is
less than 0.385
in.2 (248.39
mm2).
(h) Over- Burn through or This over-
serviceable limit missing metal that is serviceable limit
extension for burn more than the extension is for a
through or serviceable limit is one-time
missing metal permitted for 25 continue-in-
cycles. service
application.
(i) Distortion Distortion is permitted
with this condition:
- There is no
limit to the
amount
permitted
within 0.50 in.
(12.70 mm) of
the initial liner
contour.
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(j) Over- Distortion between This over-
serviceable limit 0.5 in. (12.70 mm) serviceable limit
extension for and 0.75 in. (19.05 extension is for a
distortion mm) is permitted for one-time
25 cycles. continue-in-
service
application.
6. Examine the
outer combustion
liners as follows:
Ref. Fig.
Combustion
Section Inspection
(See Sheet 1 and
2)
(a) There is no limit to
Circumferential the number of cracks
cracks with this condition:
- They are a
maximum of
0.5 in. (12.70
mm) in length.
(b) Over- Cracks between 0.5 This over-
serviceable limit in. (12.70 mm) and serviceable limit
extension for 1.0 in. (25.40 mm) extension is for a
circumferential length are permitted one-time
cracks for 25 cycles. continue-in-
service
application.
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(c) Axial or There is no limit to
diagonal cracks the number of cracks
with this condition:
- Cracks not
more than 0.5
in. (12.70 mm)
in length are
permitted.
(d) Over- Cracks between 0.5 This over-
serviceable limit in. (12.70 mm) and serviceable limit
extension for axial 1.0 in. (25.40 mm) in extension is for a
or diagonal cracks length are permitted reduced interval,
for 250 cycles. repeat
inspection.
Cracks between 1.0 This over-
in. (25.40 mm) and serviceable limit
1.5 in. (38.10 mm) in extension is for a
length are permitted reduced interval,
for 100 cycles. repeat
inspection.
Cracks between 1.5 This over-
in. (38.10 mm) and serviceable limit
2.0 in. (50.80 mm) in extension is for a
length are permitted reduced interval,
for 50 cycles. repeat
inspection.
Cracks between 2.0 This over-
in. (50.80 mm) and serviceable limit
2.252 in. (57.20 mm) extension is for a
in length are one-time
permitted for 25 continue-in-
cycles. service
application.
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LIMITS
(e) Axial, diagonal Connected cracks are
and permitted if the NOTE:Continue-
circumferential combined crack in-service
connected cracks length is less than the limits of
limit of Para. C.(2)6. Para. C.
(b) and Para. C.(2)6. (2)6.(b)
(d). To find the total and Para.
length of connected C.(2)6.(d)
cracks, measure from apply also
the most forward for length
crack edge to the of
most aft crack edge. connected
Connected cracks in cracks.
the same cooling hole
row are not added.
Areas fully enclosed
by connecting cracks
are to be
0.385 in.2 (248.39
mm2) or less.
(f) Over- Connected cracks This over-
serviceable limit area that is more than serviceable limit
extension for the serviceable limit is extension is for a
axial, diagonal permitted for 25 one-time
and cycles. Combined continue-in-
circumferential crack length is less service
connected cracks than 25 cycles application.
continue-in-service
limit of Para. C.(2)6.
(b) and Para. C.(2)6.
(d).
(g) Burn through Burn through or
or missing metal missing metal are
permitted with these
conditions:
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LIMITS
A maximum permitted
area for the nugget is
not more than 0.01
in.2 (6.45 mm2).
Total permitted burn
through area on the
outer liner is less than
0.385 in.2 (248.39
mm2).
(h) Over- Burn through or This over-
serviceable limit missing metal that is serviceable limit
extension for burn more than the extension is for a
through or serviceable limit is one-time
missing metal permitted for 25 continue-in-
cycles. service
application.
(i) Distortion Distortion is permitted
with this condition:
- There is no
limit to the
amount
permitted
within 0.5 in.
(12.70 mm) of
the initial liner
contour.
(j) Over- Distortion between This over-
serviceable limit 0.5 in. (12.70 mm) serviceable limit
extension for and 0.75 in. (19.05 extension is for a
distortion mm) is permitted for one-time
25 cycles. continue-in-
service
application.
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LIMITS
7. Examine the
leading edge of
the HPT stage 1
nozzle airfoil as
follows:
(a) Missing There is no limit to
thermal barrier the quantity of
coating thermal barrier
coating that can be
missing.
(b) Cracks that There is no limit to
connect nose the number permitted
holes if:
- Not more than
0.175 in. (4.44
mm) in length
- Cracks are not
connected
- If no metal is
missing.
(c) Cracks that There is no limit to
extend from a the number permitted
nose hole(s) but if no metal is missing.
do not connect
with another nose
hole(s)
(d) Burns or The total damage is
erosion (the less than 0.175 in.
surface is burned (4.44 mm) in DIA for
and no holes each vane.
through the parent
metal)
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LIMITS
There are no more
than two burned
vanes in a 90 degree
arc.
(e) Over-
serviceable limit
extension for HPT
stage 1 nozzle
leading edge
1_ Leading edge As much as 0.14 in.2 This over-
metal that is (90.32 mm2) for each serviceable limit
missing because airfoil with a extension is for a
of cracks or burn maximum of two one-time
through vanes in a 90 degree continue -in-
arc is permitted for 25 service
cycles. application.
SUBTASK 72-40-00-080-050-A
D. When the inspection is completed, remove the BORESCOPE DIA 3.8
MM (0.15 IN) (or alternate).
SUBTASK 72-40-00-420-050-A
E. Install the borescope plugs and igniters in ports N, Q, O and P as
follows:
NOTE: When you install the borescope plug, make sure that the
anti-rotation sleeve or sleeves on the borescope plug are
correctly engaged with the slots on the borescope boss
before you fully tighten the plug.
Ref. Fig. CDN Borescope Plugs (PRE and POST SB
72-0225)
(1) Do a visual inspection of the borescope plugs and the
borescope ports N and Q Ref. AMM TASK 72-00-00-290-812.
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(2) Remove the identification tags from the borescope plugs N and
Q before the installation of each borescope plug.
(3) Apply layer of tiodize T8E-H grease (Material Ref. CP2961) to
the threads, pressure faces and ratcheting mechanism.
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(c) Install no. 1 (left) igniter in the igniter port P Ref. AMM
TASK 74-21-10-400-802.
(d) Install no. 2 (right) igniter in the igniter port O Ref. AMM
TASK 74-21-10-400-803.
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5. Close-up
SUBTASK 72-40-00-410-052-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and
other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors Ref. AMM TASK
78-36-00-410-806:
SUBTASK 72-40-00-440-051-A
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser after maintenance Ref. AMM
TASK 78-30-00-440-809.
SUBTASK 72-40-00-410-053-A
C. Close Access
(1) Remove the access platform(s).
(2) Close the fan cowl doors Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-803:
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Figure 72-40-00-991-00400-03-A (SHEET 1/2) - CDN Borescope Plugs (PRE and POST
SB 72-0225)
** ON A/C FSN ALL
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Figure 72-40-00-991-00400-03-A (SHEET 2/2) - CDN Borescope Plugs (PRE and POST
SB 72-0225)
** ON A/C FSN ALL
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