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GE90 FAN STATOR ABRADABLE SHROUD

EROSION MEASUREMENT

AFI KLM E&M has developed an alternative procedure to the AMM 72-24-00-200-809 task to make it easier,
faster, and cheaper to carry out GE90-110B/115B abradable shroud erosion measurements. No specific tools
are required: just masking tape, a marker pen, and a graduated steel rule.

The issue
AMM task 72-24-00-200-809 sets out the measurement method to find the effective erosion depth on the fan stator abradable shroud on
GE90-110B/115B engines. This procedure calls for local manufacture of a special tool. How the tool is positioned is not clearly explained in the
AMM. The easiest method is to remove a fan blade.
The removal and installation of a fan blade is not a complex task in itself, but after re-installation, an engine run-up is necessary to check the
fan vibration level; a trim balance may also be required to fix the vibration issue. The AMM procedure was considered too complex, too expensive,
and too risky in terms of potential impact on the flight schedule.

The adaptive solution developed by AFI KLM E&M

AFI KLM E&M developed a very simple alternative procedure to provide mechanics with a task that is easy to carry out. This procedure consists
in using one fan blade as the reference. A reference measurement is made between the fan blade tip and the axial adhesive strip separating
the abradable shroud sections. The erosion is then measured using the difference between the reference value and the value measured between
the fan blade tip and the abradable shroud material at each location.

Key benefits
■ Easier: ■ Cheaper:
■ No special tooling required ■ Aircraft downtime divided by 4
■ Use of standard materials: masking tape, marker ■ Avoids the need to manufacture special tooling
pen, and graduated steel rule (cost: approx: US$3,000)
■ Faster procedure: 3 MH instead of 48 MH (engine
■ Faster: run-up included)
■ No fan blade removal ■ Fuel saving: approx. 1.5 tons (no engine run-up for
■ No test/check required after this alternative procedure fan vibration check needed)
■ Shorter ground time: 11 hours less
■ Eco-friendly procedure
■ Less risky: ■ No fuel consumption
■ No risk of damaging the fan blade during removal ■ No noise annoyance
and installation
■ No vibration issues
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“ Easier, Faster, Cheaper

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This adaptive solution was developed by the AFI KLM E&M 777 Engineering Department in charge of Engines, part
of the Airframe Maintenance Division. This solution has been developed through our Quality and Innovation Program
aimed at generating improvements and cost savings.For further information please contact your Sales Manager.

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