Service Letter RT-flex-01/09

12.01.2009

Technical Information to all Owners / Operators

of Wärtsilä RT-flex96C Engines

Rail unit box: Cracks in side plate corner

welding seams

Contents: Page

1. Introduction 1

2. Inspection 1

3. Countermeasure 1

4. Caution 1

5. Procedure 1

Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd PO Box 414 Tel. +41 52 262 23 30

Wärtsilä Schweiz AG CH-8401 Winterthur Fax +41 52 212 71 03
Wärtsilä Suisse SA Switzerland E-mail: techservice.ch@wartsila.com
1 INTRODUCTION
Recent inspections have shown cracks in some rail unit boxes at their free- or driving end side
plates.

2 INSPECTION
We recommend an inspection of the free- and driving end side plates with particular effort
made to check the relevant corners and plates for cracks.

3 COUNTERMEASURE
In case of a crack, the end must be located (remove paint and use dye penetrate spray) and a
stop hole of approximately 20 mm must be drilled.

4 CAUTION
Before proceeding with the stop hole, it is essential to ensure that by drilling at this position
the stop hole will not interfere with pipes, cables or other sensitive parts.
Furthermore the hole must be drilled at a right angle with all remaining burrs and notches
removed by grinding in order to achieve a smooth surface.

5 PROCEDURE
Example of a driving end crack
1. Locate the crack end
2. Drill a stop hole (Ø 20 mm)
3. Smooth grinding

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