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SERVICE BULLETIN
ENGINE - TURBINE SECTION - High Pressure (HP) and Low Pressure (LP) Turbine Blade Hour Tracking
and Recommended Blade Replacement Intervals for TFE731-2, -3, -4, -5 Series Engine Models

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Transmittal Information
ATA Number TFE731-72-3494 (Publication Number D199402000102)
Summary
The equipment changed in the revision(s) before this service bulletin may need additional changes. Refer to
Paragraph 3.
This revision is a FULL replacement. This revision includes the changes that follow:
• Changed Turbine Blade Life Limits to Recommended Blade Replacement Intervals and added engine
models to service bulletin title.
• Changed export control classification number from EAR99 to 9E991.
• Changed mark to service life, service life limits, and life limits to service marks, service mark limits, and
mark limits throughout service bulletin.
• Changed blade life to blade marking throughout service bulletin.
• Changed the content and format to agree with Honeywell processes in effect at the time of the release
of this revision.
The information that is identified with revision bars is listed in the Highlights section. Revision bars are not
used before Paragraph 1.A. The editorial changes and information that was moved or reformatted is not
identified with revision bars.
Refer to Paragraph 1.N. for a list of the acronyms and abbreviations used in this service bulletin.
Revision History
This service bulletin has had 13 revision(s) as shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Revision History
Revision Number Revision Date
0 18 Feb 1994
1 5 Aug 1994
2 21 Apr 1995
3 30 Apr 1998
4 19 Feb 1999
5 29 Nov 2001
6 21 Jan 2002
7 3 Mar 2004
8 21 Apr 2005
9 17 Aug 2007
10 23 Jul 2010
11 29 Jun 2011
12 24 Sep 2013
13 6 Aug 2015

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Highlights
This section issues Revision 13 to Service Bulletin, ATA Number TFE731-72-3494 (Publication Number
D199402000102), and contains these changes:
The list of highlights tells the users about the changes that the revision makes. The list has three columns. The
"Page" column shows the block of data that the revision changes and the page on which the block begins.
The block can be a section, subsection, graphic, table, etc. Revision marks give the location of the change in
the block. The "Description" column tells the user about the change or changes in each block. A paragraph,
table, or figure reference often comes before the description. The "Effectivity" column tells the user about
the part number(s) to which the block of information applies. The default value for this column is "All." "All"
means that the block applies to all parts.

Page Description Effectivity

9 Paragraph 1.C.(1).(a). Changed service life to blade replacement intervals. All

10 Paragraph 1.C.(1).(a).2. Changed service life to replacement intervals using All
turbine blade service mark limits and service life limits to replacement based on
blade service mark limits.
10 Paragraph 1.C.(3).(a). Changed service life to service mark limits and blade All
life mark limits to blade mark limits.
10 Paragraph 1.D.(1).(e). Changed service life mark limits to service mark limits. All
10 Paragraph 1.D.(1).(f). Changed blade life to blade marking. All
11 Paragraph 1.E.(3).(a). Changed service life limit to service mark limit. All
11 Paragraph 1.E.(3).(b).1. Changed service life mark limit to service mark limit. All
11 Paragraph 1.E.(3).(b).2. Changed service life mark limit to service mark limit. All
11 Paragraph 1.E.(3).(b).3. Changed service life mark limit to service mark limit. All
14 Paragraph 1.N. Added acronyms and abbreviations table. All
15 Paragraph 2.B.(1). Added reference for sending claims. All
15 Paragraph 2.B.(3). Changed footnote 2 for claims for Table 7. All
17 Paragraph 3.A. Added NOTES for publications and service bulletins listed. All
25 Paragraph 3.F. Changed section title from Service Life Limits to Blade Service All
Mark Limits.
25 Paragraph 3.F.(1). Changed service life limits to blade service mark limits. All
25 Paragraph 3.F.(3). Changed requirements blade marking factor. All
25 Paragraph 3.F.(4). Changed service life limits to service mark limits. All
25 Paragraph 3.F.(4).(a). Changed Service Life Limits to Service Mark Limits in All
title for Tables 9 through 18.
28 Paragraph 3.F.(4).(i). Changed blade life to blade marking in footnote 1 in All
Table 17.

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Page Description Effectivity

29 Paragraph 3.G.(2). Changed service life limit to service mark limit. All

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1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity
(1) This is a CATEGORY 2, RELIABILITY service bulletin.
NOTE: CATEGORY 2 service bulletins address substantial improvements to
reliability, usually by reducing the probability of experiencing an in-flight
shutdown or substantial repair costs associated with unscheduled
maintenance events. The compliance schedule stated in this service
bulletin provides a reasonable reduction in risk while minimizing engine
downtime.
(2) This service bulletin is applicable to the turbofan aircraft engines shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Applicable Engine(s)
Serial
PN Model Number Number Application
3070000-1 thru -14 TFE731-2-1C All Falcon 10/100
3070300-1 thru -9, -11, -12 TFE731-2-2B All Learjet 35/36
3073610-1, -3, -4 TFE731-2-3B All Learjet M31
3073610-2 TFE731-2-3B All Learjet M31
3070250-1 TFE731-2C-1C All Falcon 10/100
3070170-1 TFE731-2C-2B All Learjet 35/36
3070190-1 TFE731-2C-3B All Learjet M31
3070190-3 TFE731-2C-3B All Learjet M31
3072800-1, -2, -4, -5 TFE731-3-1C All Falcon 50
3072300-1, -2, -4 TFE731-3-1E All 731 Jetstar/L1329
3072600-1, -3 TFE731-3-1F All Jetstar II/L1329
3072500-1, -2, -4 TFE731-3-1G All Westwind 1124
3072900-2, -3, -4, -6, -7, -8 TFE731-3-1H All BAe HS125-SERIES
3074850-1, -3 TFE731-3-1K All Jetstar II/L1329 (Springfield)
3074100-3, -6, -9 TFE731-3A-2B All Learjet 55
3074100-4, -7, -10 TFE731-3A-2B1 All Learjet 55
3074550-1 thru -4 TFE731-3A-200G All IAI Astra 1125
3074560-1 thru -4 TFE731-3AR-200G All IAI Astra 1125
3074800-1, -4, -7 TFE731-3AR-2B All Learjet 55
3074800-2, -5, -8 TFE731-3AR-2B1 All Learjet 55
3074800-9 TFE731-3AR-2B2 All Learjet 55
3074800-10 TFE731-3AR-3B All Learjet 55

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Table 2. Applicable Engine(s) (Cont)

Serial
PN Model Number Number Application
3074800-11 TFE731-3AR-3B1 All Learjet 55
3074800-12 TFE731-3AR-3B2 All Learjet 55
3074800-13 TFE731-3AR-3B All Learjet 55
3074800-14 TFE731-3AR-3B1 All Learjet 55
3074800-15 TFE731-3AR-3B2 All Learjet 55
3074400-1, -2, -4, -5, -6, -8 TFE731-3B-100S All Citation III/VI
3073400-1, -2, -4, -5, -6, -8 TFE731-3BR-100S All Citation III/VI
3074080-1 TFE731-3C-100S All Citation III/VI
3074080-2, -3 TFE731-3C-100S All Citation III/VI
3074040-1 TFE731-3C-200G All IAI Astra 1125
3074040-2, -3 TFE731-3C-200G All IAI Astra 1125
3071880-1 TFE731-3C-3B All Learjet 55
3071880-2 TFE731-3C-3B1 All Learjet 55
3074070-1 TFE731-3CR-100S All Citation III/VI
3074070-2, -3 TFE731-3CR-100S All Citation III/VI
3074090-1 TFE731-3CR-200G All IAI Astra 1125
3074090-2, -3 TFE731-3CR-200G All IAI Astra 1125
3071890-1 TFE731-3CR-3B All Learjet 55
3071890-2 TFE731-3CR-3B1 All Learjet 55
3071890-3 TFE731-3CR-3B2 All Learjet 55
3074570-1 TFE731-3D-1C All Falcon 50
3073790-1 TFE731-3D-1G All Westwind 1124
3074580-1, -2, -3 TFE731-3D-1H All BAe HS125-SERIES
3074050-1, -2 TFE731-3D-1K All Jetstar II/L1329 (Springfield)
3070120-1 TFE731-3DR-1D All Sabreliner 65/65A (NA-265-65)
3074010-1, -2 TFE731-3DR-1G All Westwind 1124
3074590-1 TFE731-3DR-1H All BAe HS125-SERIES
3073750-2, -3 TFE731-3R-1D All Sabreliner 65/65A (NA-265-65)
3074910-1 thru -4 TFE731-3R-1G All Westwind 1124
3074000-1 thru -6 TFE731-3R-1H All BAe HS125-SERIES

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Table 2. Applicable Engine(s) (Cont)

Serial
PN Model Number Number Application
3075900-1 TFE731-4-1C All Falcon 50-4
3073640-2, -3 TFE731-4R-2S All Cessna Citation VII
3074860-1, -2 TFE731-5AR-1C All Falcon 900
3075360-1 TFE731-5AR-2C All Falcon 20-5
3075360-2 TFE731-5AR-2C All Falcon 20-5
3075330-3, -4, -5 TFE731-5BR-1C All Falcon 900B/900C
3075160-3, -4 TFE731-5BR-1H All Hawker 750/800XP/850XP
3075370-2, -3 TFE731-5BR-2C All Falcon 20-5
3074600-1, -2, -3 TFE731-5R-1H All Hawker 800
3074600-4, -5 TFE731-5R-1H All Hawker 800

B. Concurrent Requirements

(1) Review of the service bulletin(s) listed in Table 3 should be accomplished by the
operator for possible incorporation at the time this service bulletin is accomplished.
Table 3. Service Bulletin(s) To Be Reviewed
Service Bulletin Number Service Bulletin Title
TFE731-72-3219 ENGINE - TURBINE SECTION - Identification of LP and HP Turbine Rotor
Assemblies When Blades, Discs or Rotors Are Replaced
TFE731-72-3437 ENGINE - Convert Engine Model TFE731-5AR to TFE731-5BR
TFE731-72-3576 ENGINE - TURBINE SECTION - Replace First Stage LP Turbine Rotor
Assembly and Second Stage LP Turbine Rotating Seal on Specifically Identified
Engines
TFE731-72-3697 ENGINE - TURBINE SECTION - Install Screened (Specially Inspected) LP
Third Stage Turbine (LPT3) Blades, Part No. 3060788-1
TFE731-72-3768 ENGINE - TURBINE SECTION - Install First Stage Low Pressure Turbine
(LPT1) Rotor Assembly with Riveted Blade Retention
TFE731-72-3769 ENGINE - TURBINE SECTION - Install First Stage Low Pressure Turbine
(LPT1) Rotor Assembly with Riveted Blade Retention

C. Reason
(1) Problem:
(a) Turbine blades have finite lives, and while engine manufacturers have not
typically tracked turbine blade hours, they have, in some cases utilized blade
replacement intervals, micro examination, or other means in an effort to
preclude time related blade separations. Historically, Honeywell’s position

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has typically been that turbine blades would be removed for other cause
prior to reaching their stress rupture or time at temperature related life.
However, occurrences of stress rupture blade separations in the TFE731
engine indicates that this is not always the case. Honeywell has addressed
this problem by:
1 Developing a procedure for tracking turbine blade hours, and
2 Establishing turbine blade replacement intervals using turbine blade
service mark limits. Implementation of turbine blade replacement
based on blade service mark limits will significantly reduce the
probability of these types of blade separations in TFE731 engines.
(2) Background:
(a) TFE731 engines have experienced a small number of turbine blade
separations, which metallurgical examination showed were related to stress
rupture. Because of this, older turbine blades are more susceptible to this type
of blade separation than newer turbine blades.
(3) Action:
(a) This service bulletin describes the procedure by which turbine blade hours will
be tracked and defines turbine blade service mark limits (refer to Table 9 thru
Table 18). The turbine blade markings and engine LMM will determine turbine
blade serviceability. If blade mark limits or marking factors were changed in
this revision, no action is required until the next scheduled MPI, at which time,
the revised marking factors and blade mark limits should be used.
D. Description
(1) This service bulletin provides instructions for:
(a) Initial compliance with turbine blade marking at MPI. Refer to Paragraph 3.C.
(b) Continuation of turbine blade marking at subsequent MPI. Refer to Paragraph
3.D.
(c) Unscheduled (repair) maintenance. Refer to Paragraph 3.E.
(d) How and where to mark turbine blades. Refer to Paragraph 3 and Figure 1
and Figure 2.
(e) Turbine blade service mark limits. Refer to Table 9 thru Table 18.
(f) (Post Service Bulletin TFE731-72-3437) Determining LPT first stage blade, PN
3074746-4 or PN 3075428-1, blade marking used.
(g) Engineering evaluation of separated turbine blades. Refer to Paragraph
3.E.(5).
E. Compliance
(1) Compliance addresses a substantial improvement to reliability.
(2) Honeywell recommends that turbine blade marking be initiated at the next MPI and
be updated at each subsequent MPI.

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(3) This service bulletin provides maintenance instructions for marking turbine blades. The
maintenance action detailed in these instructions is required to be completed as a part
of each MPI. At time of inspection and after turbine blade marking, the following apply:
(a) Turbine blades which meet or exceed their service mark limit (refer to blade
mark limit, Table 9 thru Table 18) shall be scrapped and the turbine blade
airfoil rendered unserviceable.
(b) Turbine blades with marks less than the blade mark limit (refer to Table 9 thru
Table 18) may be returned to service (although turbine blades may exceed
blade mark limit prior to next MPI) with the following exception(s):
1 LPT first stage blade, PN 3074746 or PN 3075428, installed and
operated in Engine Model TFE731-5BR; replacement is recommended
if the turbine blade service mark limit will be exceeded prior to the next
scheduled MPI. Refer to Table 17 or Table 18.
2 HPT blade, PN 3072455 or PN 3072712, installed in Engine Model
TFE731-2-1C/-2B/-3B; replacement is recommended if the turbine
blade service mark limit will be exceeded prior to the next scheduled
MPI. Refer to Table 9 or Table 10.
3 LPT third stage blade, PN 3060788 and PN 3060690, replacement is
recommended if the turbine blade service mark limit will be exceeded
prior to the next scheduled MPI. Refer to Table 15 thru Table 18.
(4) Bank Engine Models TFE731-2-1C/-2B/-3B should utilize Engine Model TFE731-2-1C
marking factor for HPT blades, PN 3072455 and PN 3072712. Bank engines which
have been used exclusively as Engine Model TFE731-2-2B/-3B since the last MPI
may utilize Engine Models TFE731-2-2B/-3B marking factor.
F. Approval
(1) The accomplishment instructions of this service bulletin comply with applicable Federal
Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved.
G. Manpower
(1) An additional 3.0 man-hour(s) is/are required at time of scheduled maintenance.
H. Weight and Balance
(1) None.
I. Electrical Load Data
(1) Not applicable.
J. Software Accomplishment Summary
(1) Not applicable.
K. References
(1) The sources of information used in the preparation of this service bulletin include
Honeywell engineering documentation and the documents listed in Table 4.

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Table 4. Sources of Information

Heavy Maintenance Light Maintenance Illustrated Parts
1 1
Part/Model Number Manual Manual Catalog
TFE731-2-1C NA 72-02-01 NA
TFE731-2-2B NA 72-02-01 NA
TFE731-2-3B NA 72-02-01 NA
TFE731-2C-1C NA 72-02-01 NA
TFE731-2C-2B NA 72-02-01 NA
TFE731-2C-3B NA 72-02-01 NA
TFE731-3-1C NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3-1E NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3-1F NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3-1G NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3-1H NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3-1K NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3A-200G NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3A-2B NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3A-2B1 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3AR-200G NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3AR-2B NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3AR-2B1 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3AR-2B2 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3AR-3B NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3AR-3B1 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3AR-3B2 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3B-100S NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3BR-100S NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3C-100S NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3C-200G NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3C-3B NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3C-3B1 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3CR-100S NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3CR-200G NA 72-02-15 NA

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Table 4. Sources of Information (Cont)

Heavy Maintenance Light Maintenance Illustrated Parts
1 1
Part/Model Number Manual Manual Catalog
TFE731-3CR-3B NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3CR-3B1 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3CR-3B2 NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3D-1C NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3D-1G NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3D-1H NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3D-1K NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3DR-1D NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3DR-1G NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3DR-1H NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3R-1D NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3R-1G NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-3R-1H NA 72-02-15 NA
TFE731-4-1C NA 72-02-33 NA
TFE731-4R-2S NA 72-02-33 NA
TFE731-5R-1H NA 72-02-75 NA
TFE731-5AR-1C NA 72-02-75 NA
TFE731-5AR-2C NA 72-02-75 NA
TFE731-5BR-1C NA 72-02-96 NA
TFE731-5BR-1H NA 72-02-96 NA
TFE731-5BR-2C NA 72-02-96 NA
NOTE:
1. Affected Chapter/Section/Subject 72-50-04, 72-50-06, and 72-50-09 (as applicable).

(2) The service bulletin(s) listed in Table 5 is/are applicable to this service bulletin.
Table 5. Service Bulletin References
Service Bulletin Number Service Bulletin Title
TFE731-72-3417 ENGINE - TURBINE SECTION - Replacement of HP Turbine Rotor Blades,
Part No. 3072749-3, with More Than 1800 Operating Hours

L. Other Publications Affected

(1) Not applicable.

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M. Interchangeability or Intermixability of Parts

(1) Not applicable.

N. Acronyms and Abbreviations

(1) Refer to Table 6 for a list of the acronyms and abbreviations used in this service bulletin.
Table 6. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Term Full Term
ATA Air Transport Association
CAGE commercial and government entity
ECCN Export Control Classification Number
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
GSE ground support equipment
HP high pressure
HPT high pressure turbine
IN. inch
LMM light maintenance manual
LP low pressure
LPT low pressure turbine
mm millimeter
MPI major periodic inspection
MSP manufacturer’s suggested price
NA not applicable
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PN part number
SFAR Special Federal Aviation Regulation
SIL service information letter
SPGM special program
TSN time since new

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2. Material Information

A. Material - Price and Availability

(1) Not applicable.

B. Industry Support Information

(1) Send claims through the Honeywell MyAerospace web portal (www.myaerospace.com).
Select the Maintenance Plans tab and use the Claims-Maintenance Programs
sub-option.

(2) A special/warranty program may be available for this service bulletin, under
certain conditions, provided compliance recommendations of Paragraph 1.E.
are met. Information on special/warranty program and availability of parts
may be obtained from a Honeywell-authorized service facility. (Refer to SIL,
F731-3.) You can also use the “Dealer and Service Center Locator" tool at
https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/myportal to find approved service locations.

(3) The warranty/program data is listed in Table 7.

NOTE: The procedures outlined in this service bulletin may be accomplished at the
Major Service Center level or greater.

Table 7. Warranty/Program Data

1 2
Warranty/Program Yes No
Commercial Warranty X
(Standard new engine warranty)
Spare Part Warranty X
(Standard new spare part warranty)
Special Extended Warranty Program Number X
(Extension of either standard commercial warranty or spare part warranty may apply)
3
Special Program Number 32 X X
(Programs in which special pricing and/or special conditions may apply)
Special Pricing Notice Number X
(Reduction from catalog list pricing, i.e., “P” condition pricing may apply)
MSP X
NOTES:
1. The costs of compliance with this service bulletin may be covered by Warranty, MSP, or other Programs
marked with an “X” in the “Yes” column, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Warranty, MSP,
or other Programs contracts. This service bulletin in no way alters, modifies, or extends the terms of any
Warranty, MSP, or other Programs contract. For clarification or questions, contact Honeywell Warranty
Department at 800-601-3099, Domestic or 602-365-3099, International and select Option # 2.
2. Send claims through the Honeywell MyAerospace web portal (www.myaerospace.com). Select the
Maintenance Plans tab and use the Claims-Maintenance Programs sub-option.
3. SPGM Number 32 is applicable for TFE731-4R and TFE731-5BR engine models only. No special program
coverage is available for other TFE731 engine models.

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C. Material Necessary for Each Engine

(1) Identify replaced parts (regardless of condition) as replaced/removed in accordance
with Service Bulletin TFE731-72-3494 on the shipping documents and ship to the
following address:
Honeywell International Inc.
Material Receiving
Attn.: Special Programs
1944 East Sky Harbor Circle
Phoenix, AZ 85034-3440
D. Material Necessary for Each Spare
(1) Not applicable.
E. Reidentified Parts
(1) Not applicable.
F. Tooling - Price and Availability
(1) The GSE in Table 8 is required to accomplish the instructions outlined in this service
bulletin in addition to tooling listed in publications referenced in Paragraph 1.K.(1).
Table 8. Tooling - Price and Availability
1 2
PN Nomenclature Unit List Price
CP-9361 vibro-etch tool (CAGE: 1P285)
NOTES:
1. Equivalent substitutes may be used for listed item(s).
2. Information regarding price and availability of GSE may be obtained from Honeywell
International, Ground Support Solutions (GSS), 3520 Westmoor St., Box 4 / Plant 26, South
Bend, IN 46628. Telephone: 1-866-810-8944 (U.S.A.), 1-574-231-3987 (International), or
http://aerospace.honeywell.com/services/maintenance-and-monitoring/ground-support-solutions.

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3. Accomplishment Instructions

A. General Information

NOTE: Publications listed in Paragraph 1.K.(1) provide applicable disassembly, cleaning,

inspection, reassembly, and testing instructions and shall be referred to during the
accomplishment of the following instructions.
NOTE: Service bulletins listed in Paragraph 1.B. shall be accomplished in addition to or in
conjunction with the following instructions.
NOTE: Turbine blades, in the following steps, will be referred to only as blade or blades.

B. General Rules for Blade Marking

(1) Blade marking is to be completed only when complying with an MPI or at unscheduled
maintenance only as defined in Paragraph 3.E.
(2) All blades will be marked prior to removal (if required) from disc, even if the removed
blades are to be considered as scrap.
(3) Blades, PN 3072450, which have been weld repaired shall have five marks applied to
the platform prior to being returned to service.
(4) Blades with unknown hours are not acceptable for use other than the one-time
compliance detailed in Paragraph 3.C.(1)(b).
(5) If blade replacement is required:
(a) Only serviceable blades with verified hours (i.e., no assumed identifier) are
acceptable for replacement use.
(b) Serviceable blades with an assumed hour identifier which are removed for
inspection, access to other blades in the rotor assembly, disc inspection, or
disc replacement are acceptable only for reinstallation into the same engine
from which they were removed.
(c) Blades with an assumed hour identifier which are removed for any other
reason cannot be returned to service and must be scrapped.
(d) Blades removed and not reinstalled on the same engine during unscheduled
maintenance will be marked per Paragraph 3.E.
NOTE: Blades reinstalled on the same engine they are removed from
during unscheduled maintenance do not require marking.
(6) Each mark is equivalent to a specified number of operating hours called the marking
factor. The specified number of hours is determined by the blade part number and the
engine model combination. Table 9 thru Table 18 specifies the marking factor for all
Model TFE731-2 thru -5BR engines versus blade part number installed.
(7) If accomplishing initial compliance of this service bulletin, continue with Paragraph 3.C.
If accomplishing continued compliance, proceed to Paragraph 3.D. If accomplishing
unscheduled maintenance, proceed to Paragraph 3.E.

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C. Instructions for Initial Compliance With This Service Bulletin

(1) General guidelines (rules) for initial compliance.
(a) Installed blades with known hours will receive marks based on the actual blade
hours. Blade hours may be different than engine hours.
(b) Installed blades with unknown hours, which have been operating in the engine
during the prior maintenance interval, can be assumed to match engine
hours ONE TIME ONLY.
(c) Installed blades with unknown hours will receive an additional identifier on
each blade aft platform indicating that the blade hours are assumed.
(2) Specific instructions for initiation of blade marking.
NOTE: Refer to the general rules in Paragraph 3.B.
(a) Determine blade set total hours.
1 If service bulletin is being complied with at the engines first MPI signoff,
and no prior turbine entry has occurred, all blades are considered to
have been new when engine was put into service. Blade set total
hours are equal to engine hours. Continue with Paragraph 3.C.(2)(b).
2 If service bulletin is being complied with after the engines first
MPI, review engine log book (disc Life Limited Part Log Card) to
determine the blade set total hours. If blade set total hours are known,
continue with Paragraph 3.C.(2)(b). If blade set total hours cannot be
determined from engine log book, assume blade set total hours are
equal to engine hours. Continue with Paragraph 3.C.(2)(b).
(b) Using the formula in Paragraph 3.C.(2)(b)1 to determine the dividend, round
the dividend up to the next integer if the decimal portion is greater than or
equal to 0.5. Round the dividend down to the same integer by truncating the
decimal portion if the decimal portion is less than 0.5.
1 To determine number of marks to be added, calculate the dividend:
• Dividend = Blade “Delta Hours” ÷ Marking Factor
2 Marking factor is shown in Table 16. Refer to the example below:
• Example.
LPT3 blade, PN 3074755, used in a Model TFE731-5A engine.
Marking Factor = 900
Hours since last MPI = 2150
Dividend = 2150 ÷ 900 = 2.38
0.38 is less than 0.5; therefore, round down.
Apply two marks for the initial interval.
(c) Mark blades.
1 Mark blades using a vibro-etch tool (refer to Table 8) to a depth of
0.005 to 0.010 inch (0.13 to 0.25 mm) maximum.
2 Each mark consists of a single vertical line which is vibro-etched on
the blade aft platform. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.

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Figure 1. (Sheet 1 of 1) HPT Blade (Typical) Showing Aft Platform Details N-N and P-P

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Figure 2. (Sheet 1 of 1) LPT Blade (Typical) Showing Aft Platform Detail A-A
3 Marking should be initiated on the blade at the left-hand side of the aft
platform (13 to 15 marks can be entered). (Refer to Figure 1, Detail
N-N, and Figure 2, Detail A-A.) Careful placement of the marks will
ensure that the maximum usage is obtained.
a For blades, PN 3074746, PN 3075428, and PN 3060690 only,
the forward blade platform may be used for marking if the aft
platform has no room for additional marks. Refer to Figure 2.
4 Blades with unknown hours at time of initial compliance with this
service bulletin (assumed engine hours) must also be identified with
vibro-etch identifier on the right platform edge. Initiate identifier mark

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no more than 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) in from right edge and etch
that portion of the platform completely. Refer to Figure 1, Detail
P-P, and Figure 2, Detail A-A.
(d) Inspect blades in accordance with the applicable engine LMM.
(e) Remove/install blades (if required) in accordance with the applicable engine
LMM.
(f) Enter maintenance action.
1 Enter the number of blades that were marked at the time of service
bulletin compliance and the number of marks etched on those
blades, the number (if any) of new replacement blades installed, and
engine TSN at the time of the maintenance action on the applicable
disc Life Limited Part Log Card in accordance with the applicable
engine LMM. If the disc is replaced at this maintenance action,
update replacement disc Life Limited Part Log Card with appropriate
blade marking information.
NOTE: Tracking blade hours (marks) on each disc Life Limited
Part Log Card will provide a means of predicting blade
usage at future MPIs.
D. Instructions for Continued Compliance with this Service Bulletin
(1) General rules for continued compliance.
(a) Replacement blades installed during the current MPI will receive marking at
the next MPI signoff.
(b) When determining the number of blade marks to apply at time of MPI
and different marking factors are defined for each MPI interval, use the
marking factor associated with the incoming MPI interval (the MPI interval
just completed).
(c) If unscheduled maintenance since the previous MPI resulted in replacement of
SOME of the blades in the assembly, the following rules apply:
1 All installed blades that have marks applied on the aft platform will be
assumed to have been in continuous service since the last MPI signoff.
2 All installed blades without marks applied to the aft platform will be
assumed to have been installed new at the last MPI signoff.
(d) If unscheduled maintenance since the previous MPI resulted in replacement of
ALL of the blades in the assembly, the delta hours may be computed from
the time of the unscheduled maintenance. Refer to Example 3 in Paragraph
3.D.(2)(b).
NOTE: The term “delta hours” used in this section refers to the number of
hours to be used for computing the number of marks that will be
added during the current MPI.
(e) Blades, PN 3072450, which have been weld repaired, shall have five marks
applied to the platform prior to being returned to service.

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(2) Specific instructions for blade marking at MPI signoff.

NOTE: Refer to the general rules in Paragraph 3.B.
(a) Determine blade delta hours.
1 If review of engine log book indicates that no unscheduled
maintenance occurred since the previous MPI, the blade delta hours
are the number of hours the engine operated since the previous MPI.
Continue with Paragraph 3.D.(2)(b).
2 If review of the engine log book indicates that ALL blades in the
assembly were replaced during the unscheduled maintenance, then
the blade delta hours equal the number of hours operated since the
unscheduled maintenance. Continue with Paragraph 3.D.(2)(b).
3 If review of the engine log book indicates that only some of the blades
were replaced during unscheduled maintenance, refer to Paragraph
3.D.(1)(c)1 and Paragraph 3.D.(1)(c)2.
(b) Using the formula in Paragraph 3.D.(2)(b)1 to determine the dividend, round
the dividend up to the next integer if the decimal portion is greater than or
equal to 0.5. Round the dividend down to the same integer by truncating the
decimal portion if the decimal portion is less than 0.5.
1 To determine number of marks to be added, calculate the dividend:
• Dividend = Blade “Delta Hours” ÷ Marking Factor

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2 Marking factor is shown in Table 10, Table 13, and Table 16. Refer
to the examples below:
• Example 1.
LPT3 blade, PN 3074755, used in a Model TFE731-5A engine.
Marking Factor = 900
Hours since last MPI = 2,100
Dividend = 2,100 ÷ 900 = 2.33
0.33 is less than 0.5; therefore, round down.
Apply two additional marks for the last interval.
• Example 2.
LPT1 blade, PN 3072311, used in a Model TFE731-3B engine.
Marking Factor = 500
Hours since last MPI = 1,400
Dividend = 1,400 ÷ 500 = 2.8
0.8 is greater than 0.5; therefore, round up.
Apply three additional marks for the last interval.
• Example 3.
HPT blade, PN 3072712, used in a Model TFE731-2-1C
engine, all blades were installed at unscheduled maintenance.
Marking Factor = 250
Hours since unscheduled maintenance where replacement
blades were installed = 840
Dividend = 840 ÷ 250 = 3.36
0.36 is less than 0.5; therefore, round down.
Apply three additional marks for the last interval.
(c) Apply appropriate marks to blades per Paragraph 3.C.(2)(c).
(d) Inspect blades in accordance with the applicable engine LMM.
(e) Remove/install blades (if required) in accordance with the applicable engine
LMM.
(f) Enter maintenance action.
1 Enter the number of blades that were marked at the time of service
bulletin compliance and the number of marks etched on those blades,
the number (if any) of new replacement blades installed, and engine
TSN at the time of the maintenance action on the applicable disc Life
Limited Part Log Card in accordance with the applicable engine
LMM. If applicable disc is replaced during this maintenance action,
update replacement disc Life Limited Part Log Card with appropriate
blade marking information.
NOTE: Tracking blade hours (marks) on each disc Life Limited
Part Log Card will provide a means of predicting blade
usage at future MPIs.

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E. Specific Instructions at Unscheduled (Repair) Maintenance

NOTE: Refer to the general rules in Paragraph 3.B.
(1) Inspect blades in accordance with the applicable engine LMM.
(2) Remove/install blades (if required) in accordance with the applicable engine LMM.
(3) Blades removed and not reinstalled on the same engine during unscheduled
maintenance shall be marked as follows:
NOTE: Blades reinstalled on the same engine they are removed from do not
require marking during unscheduled maintenance.
NOTE: The term “Delta Hours” used in this step refers to the number of hours
to be used for computing the number of marks that will be added to
account for either:
• Time from last marks applied at scheduled MPI to unscheduled
maintenance, or
• Time from unscheduled maintenance to scheduled MPI.
(a) Using the formula in Paragraph 3.E.(3)(a)1 to determine the dividend, round
the dividend up to the next integer if the decimal portion is greater than or
equal to 0.5. Round the dividend down to the same integer by truncating the
decimal portion if the decimal portion is less than 0.5.
1 To determine number of marks to be added, calculate the dividend:
• Dividend = Blade “Delta Hours” ÷ Marking Factor
2 Marking factor is shown in Table 17 and Table 18. Refer to the
example below:
• Example.
LPT2 blade, PN 3075424, used in a Model TFE731-5B engine.
Blades are being removed at unscheduled maintenance.
Marking Factor = 900
Hours since last MPI = 548
Dividend = 423 ÷ 333 = 1.27
0.61 is greater than 0.5; therefore, round up.
Apply one mark to blades being removed from the wheel.
(4) Enter maintenance action.
(a) Enter the number of blades that were replaced (if required) and the number
of marks etched on those blades, the number (if any) of new replacement
blades installed, and engine TSN at the time of the maintenance action on the
applicable disc Life Limited Part Log Card in accordance with the applicable
engine LMM. If applicable disc is replaced during this maintenance action,
update replacement disc Life Limited Part Log Card with appropriate blade
marking information.
NOTE: Tracking blade hours (marks) on each disc Life Limited Part Log
Card will provide a means of predicting blade usage at future MPIs.

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(5) Engineering evaluation of separated blades.

(a) Any blades which are suspected to be the primary cause of an event (i.e.,
the separated blade), the adjacent blades should have an Orange Special
Handing Required Tag, Number AV 0398-1 (8-86), filled out, and the blades
routed to Honeywell Customer Support for evaluation.
F. Blade Service Mark Limits
(1) Blade service mark limits (blade mark limit) are based upon the engines being
operated within approved operating limits and maintained in accordance with
Honeywell published instructions.
(2) All blades must have an accounting of the hours accrued during operation.
(3) Blade marks are determined by using the marking factor per Table 9 thru Table 18
and the blade operating hours accumulated since new (if not previously marked)
or since the last MPI.
(4) Refer to Table 9 thru Table 18 to determine established turbine blade service mark
limits for the HPT and LPT blades. Blades which meet or exceed their service mark
limit (blade mark limit) shall be scrapped and the blade airfoil rendered unserviceable.
(a) Refer to Table 9 for Engine Model TFE731-2-2B/-3B.
Table 9. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-2-2B/-3B Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
1
HPT 3072455 500 6
1
HPT 3072712 500 6
LPT1 3070019 1,000 9
LPT2 3072012 1,000 9
LPT3 3072014 1,000 9
NOTE:
1. Refer to Paragraph 1.E.(3)(b).

(b) Refer to Table 10 for Engine Model TFE731-2-1C.

Table 10. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-2-1C Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
1
HPT 3072455 250 6
1
HPT 3072712 250 6
LPT1 3070019 1,000 9
LPT2 3072012 1,000 9
LPT3 3072014 1,000 9
NOTE:
1. Refer to Paragraph 1.E.(3)(b).

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(c) Refer to Table 11 for Engine Model TFE731-2C.

Table 11. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-2C Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3074785 1,000 9
LPT1 3072311 1,000 9
LPT2 3072012 1,000 9
LPT3 3072014 1,000 9

(d) Refer to Table 12 for Engine Model TFE731-3/-3A/-3AR/-3R.

Table 12. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-3/-3A/-3AR/-3R Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3072450 1,000 9
LPT1 3072311 1,000 9
LPT2 3072012 1,000 9
LPT3 3072014 1,000 9
LPT3 3072845 1,000 9

(e) Refer to Table 13 for Engine Model TFE731-3B/-3BR.

Table 13. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-3B/-3BR Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3072749 1,000 2 (Refer to Service Bulletin
TFE731-72-3417)
HPT 3074785 1,000 9
LPT1 3072311 500 9
LPT2 3072012 1,000 9
LPT3 3072845 1,000 9

(f) Refer to Table 14 for Engine Model TFE731-3C/-3CR/-3D/-3DR.

Table 14. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-3C/-3CR/-3D/-3DR Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3074785 1,000 9
LPT1 3074098 1,000 9
LPT2 3074099 1,000 9
LPT3 3072845 1,000 9

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(g) Refer to Table 15 for Engine Model TFE731-4/-4R.

Table 15. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-4/-4R Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3074785 1,000 9
LPT1 3060612 1,000 10
LPT1 3074746 675 10
1
LPT1 3075428 675 10
LPT2 3075424 900 10
2
LPT3 3060690 210 10
2
LPT3 3060788 210 10
LPT3 3061823 900 10
LPT3 3074755 1,000 9
NOTES:
1. Refer to Service Bulletin TFE731-72-3576 for rotor assembly replacement.
2. Refer to Paragraph 1.E.(3)(b).

(h) Refer to Table 16 for Engine Model TFE731-5AR/-5R.

Table 16. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-5AR/-5R Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3074785 1,000 9
LPT1 3060612 1,000 10
LPT1 3074746 715 10
1
LPT1 3075428 715 10
LPT2 3074751 1,000 9
LPT2 3075424 900 10
2
LPT3 3060690 210 10
2
LPT3 3060788 210 10
LPT3 3061823 900 10
LPT3 3074755 1,000 9
NOTES:
1. Refer to Service Bulletin TFE731-72-3576 for rotor assembly replacement.
2. Refer to Paragraph 1.E.(3)(b).

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(i) Refer to Table 17 for Engine Model TFE731-5BR-1C/-2C.

Table 17. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-5BR-1C/-2C Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3074785 1,000 9
LPT1 3060612 1,000 10
1 3
LPT1 3074746 425 10
2 3
LPT1 3075428 425 10
LPT2 3075424 900 10
3
LPT3 3060690 210 10
3
LPT3 3060788 210 10
LPT3 3061823 900 10
LPT3 3074755 1,000 9
NOTES:
1. (Post Service Bulletin TFE731-72-3437) If new (zero time) LPT1 blades, PN 3074746 or PN 3075428 were
not installed at time of conversion to the Engine Model TFE731-5BR configuration, then LPT1 blades, PN
3074746 or PN 3075428 should be replaced once the blades have accumulated eight or more marks. The
removed blades, with eight or more marks, can be used only in Model TFE731-5R/-5AR engines to utilize the
remaining blade marking. If new blades, PN 3074746 or PN 3075428 were installed at the time of conversion
or subsequent, then the normal blade mark limit indicated in Table 17 should be used.
2. Refer to Service Bulletin TFE731-72-3576 for rotor assembly replacement.
3. Refer to Paragraph 1.E.(3)(b).

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(j) Refer to Table 18 for Engine Model TFE731-5BR-1H.

Table 18. HPT and LPT Blade Service Mark Limits for TFE731-5BR-1H Engines
Component Blade PN Marking Factor Blade Mark Limit
HPT 3074785 1,000 9
LPT1 3060612 1,000 10
1
LPT1 3074746 210 10
LPT2 3075424 900 10
1
LPT3 3060690 210 10
1
LPT3 3060788 210 10
LPT3 3061823 900 10
LPT3 3074755 1,000 9
NOTE:
1. Refer to Paragraph 1.E.(3)(b).

G. Enter Maintenance Action

(1) Enter the number of blades that were retired from service and engine TSN at the
time of the maintenance action on the applicable disc Life Limited Part Log Card in
accordance with the applicable engine LMM.
(2) If applicable disc is replaced during this maintenance action, update replacement disc
Life Limited Part Log Card with appropriate blade service mark limit information.

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