PROPOSED INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTION OF COMBUSTOR REAR INNER CASE (CRIC) BOLTS &

SWAGE NUTS

1. Follow the instructions in NMSB72-AK269 up to 3. A. (2) (a) (v) (1) on page 9

2. Feed the borescope 360 degrees down and around the inspection cavity see Fig. 1-3 below,
until the borescope entry is visible. Make sure all 36 of the CRIC Bolts/Swage Nuts will be
visible when withdrawing the borescope.

Fig. 1. CRIC Bolt & Swage Nut Inspection Cavity

Fig. 2. CRIC Bolt & Swage Nut Inspection Area

Fig. 3. CRIC Bolt & Swage Nut Inspection Route

3. Inspect each of the CRIC Bolts and Swage Nuts, there are 36 of them. Assign each CRIC
Bolt/Nut a location number. Record a video of the entire inspection and photograph each of
the 36 inspection locations. Inspection findings to be recorded:
a. Against each of the 36 locations note if there is a Swage Nut present, see Fig. 4
b. Against each of the 36 locations note if there is a CRIC Bolt visible, see Fig. 5
c. If a CRIC Bolt and Swage Nut are visible, count the threads on the bolt that are
visible, see Fig. 6

Fig. 4. Example of Missing Swage Nut & CRIC Bolt

Fig. 5. Example Shows Swage Nut Present but no CRIC Bolt Visible
 No Threads Visible 2 Threads Visible

Fig. 6. Count Threads Visible Beyond Swage Nut

4. Record the results in the appendix, then provide a copy of the results and copies of all
photos and videos to …
5. Follow the instructions in NMSB72-AK269 for close-up and to return the engine to a
serviceable condition
Date of Inspection
ESN
Engine TSN
Engine CSN
Swage Nut CRIC Bolt
CRIC Bolt Present Present Threads
Location (Y/N) (Y/N) Visible
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

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