Visual Inspection of the Fan Frame Assembly [CFMB]
TASK 72-23-00-210-004-A
Visual Inspection of the Fan Frame Assembly
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 72-23-00-941-077-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 72-23-00-210-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 72-23-00-410-082-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:41:49 UTC
Visual Inspection of the Fan Frame Assembly
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE PARTS AFTER THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. USE APPLICABLE THERMAL GLOVES. THE ENGINE PARTS CAN STAY HOT FOR ONE HOUR AFTER SHUTDOWN AND CAN BURN YOU.
CAUTION:
TITANIUM PARTS REQUIRE THE USE OF NON-HALOGENATED SOLVENTS.
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 95 and 85 lbf.in (1.07 and 0.96 m.daN ) ![]() |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-00-00-000-042-A | Removal of the Power Plant |
| TASK 71-00-00-000-042-A-01 | Removal of the Power Plant with the Engine Positioner TWW 75E (MIAG) |
| TASK 71-00-00-000-042-A-03 | Removal of the Power Plant with Jacxson Tool |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-042-A | Installation of the Power Plant |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-042-A-01 | Installation of the Power Plant with the Engine Positioner TWW 75E (MIAG) |
| TASK 71-00-00-400-042-A-03 | Installation of the Power Plant with Jacxson Tool |
| TASK 71-13-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-040-B | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 72-00-00-200-025-A | Over-Serviceable-Limit Extensions |
| TASK 72-00-00-200-025-A-01 | Over-Serviceable-Limit Extensions |
| TASK 72-23-00-000-027-A | Removal of the Fan Duct Panels |
| TASK 72-23-00-000-028-A | Removal of the Splitter Fairing |
| TASK 72-23-00-210-802-A | Visual Inspection of the Fan Frame Strut 7 Oil Leakage |
| TASK 72-23-00-280-005-A | Inspection of Forward Acoustical Panels |
| TASK 72-23-00-280-006-A | Inspection of Mid Acoustical Panels |
| TASK 72-23-00-280-007-A | Inspection of Aft Acoustical Panels |
| TASK 72-23-00-300-042-A | Repair of Fan Duct Panel |
| TASK 72-23-00-350-002-A | Removal of Rust from the Fan Frame Casing |
| TASK 72-23-00-400-027-A | Installation of the Fan Duct Panels |
| TASK 72-23-00-400-028-A | Installation of the Splitter Fairing |
| TASK 78-30-00-081-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Serviceable after Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-481-041-B | Make the Thrust Reverser Unserviceable for Maintenance |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-040-B | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-040-B | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Doors |
Subtask 72-23-00-941-077-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 72-23-00-010-088-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(3) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
B. Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
Subtask 72-23-00-040-066-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 72-23-00-010-101-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
D. Open the thrust reverser doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-040):
(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR
4. Procedure(1) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(2) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 72-23-00-210-057-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Visual inspection of the Fan Frame Assembly
5. Close-up| INSPECT/CHECK | MAXIMUM SERVICEABLE LIMITS | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Fan frame casing for: | | |
| A.Cracks | No limits in quantity if 0.08 in. (2.03 mm) max. length and min. of 1 in. (25.40 mm) apart. | |
| B.Dents or nicks on struts | No limits in quantity if, 0.08 in. (2.03 mm) max. depth | |
| C.Corrosion (discoloration) | No limits in quantity | At the first opportunity remove rust (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-350-002) |
| D.Scaling or pitting | Not serviceable | |
| E.Traces of oil around the strut seven vent hole | | |
| a. Moisture | If 1.18 in. (29.97 mm) max. height and 3.62 in. (91.95 mm) max. length | For traces out of criterion 5-cycle serviceable extension is allowed (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-210-802). |
| b. Droplet | Not serviceable | 5-cycle serviceable extension is allowed (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-210-802). |
| c. Black traces | If 1.18 in. (29.97 mm) max. height and 3.62 in. (91.95 mm) max. length. | For traces out of criterion 5-cycle serviceable extension is allowed (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-210-802). |
| F.Water drain tube of the fan case and boss | | |
| a. Water drain boss detached | Not serviceable | Remove water drain tube of the fan case and boss NOTE: The water drain boss and water drain tube installation must be done is shop. |
| b. Water drain tube and/or water drain boss missing | No limits in quantity | |
| 2.Inlet case on the B1 and B3 upstream bracket location for: | | |
| A.Wear of flange holes 66 and 67 oversized on the B1 flange only NOTE: Flange holes are counted clockwise, viewed from the aft looking forward. The No. 1 flange hole is located at the 12 o'clock position. | One or both holes expanded are permitted if:
| Replace the inlet case, which makes the removal of the engine from the aircraft necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-000-042) and (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-042). NOTE: Non-damaged holes have no wear of any kind. |
| | Or | |
| | Each expanded hole is not more than 0.335 in. (8.5 mm) diameter. | Replace the inlet case, which makes the removal of the engine from the aircraft necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-000-042) and (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-042). |
| B.Wear of all other flange holes oversized on B1 and B3 flanges | Two expanded adjacent holes are permitted if:
| Repair. Refer to CFM56-5B SB 72-0892. NOTE: CFM56-5B SB 72-0892 is applicable to B1 flange bolt-hole locations 30, 31, 79 and 80 only. NOTE: Flange holes are counted clockwise, viewed from the aft looking forward. The No. 1 flange hole is located at the 12 o'clock position. NOTE: Non-damaged holes have no wear of any kind. |
| | Or
| |
| C.Wear, fretting, chafing of flange faces | If 0.008 in. (0.20 mm) max. depth or If 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) max. depth and 0.155/sq.in. (100 sq.mm) max. surface. | 10-cycle serviceable extension is allowed, then replace the inlet case, which makes the removal of the engine from the aircraft necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-000-042) and (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-042). |
| D.Wear, fretting, chafing on the top of flange holes | If 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) max. width and 0.8 in. (20 mm) max. length. | 10-cycle serviceable extension is allowed, then replace the inlet case, which makes the removal of the engine from the aircraft necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-000-042) and (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-042). |
| E.Washer impression around flange holes | If 0.032 in. (0.81 mm) max. depth and 0.60 in. (15.24 mm) max. diameter. | Do the blending according to SPM 70-41-11-350-009. 10-cycle serviceable extension is allowed, then replace the inlet case, which makes the removal of the engine from the aircraft necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-000-042) and (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-042). |
| 3.Fan inlet case on B1 upstream bracket location | | |
| A.Wear on the B1 flange radius. | For damage that measures (X) from the B1 flange, a maximum depth of wear (A) is permitted. | Replace the inlet case, which makes the removal of the engine from the aircraft necessary (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-000-042) and (Ref. AMM TASK 71-00-00-400-042). |
| 4.Inlet case on the B4 upstream fan case: | | |
| A.Expanded holes | Two expanded adjacent holes are permitted if:
| NOTE: Non-damaged holes have no wear of any kind. |
| B.Wear, fretting, chafing around flange holes | If 0.031 in. (0.8 mm) max. depth and 0.155 sq.in. (100 sq.mm) max. surface. | 10-cycle serviceable extension is permitted. |
| 5.Inlet case on the B4 downstream fan case: | | |
| A.Expanded holes | Two expanded adjacent holes are permitted if:
| NOTE: Non-damaged holes have no wear of any kind. |
| B.Wear, fretting, chafing around flange holes | If 0.024 in. (0.6 mm) max. depth and 0.155 sq.in. (100 sq.mm) max. surface. | 10-cycle serviceable extension is permitted. |
| 6.Fan FWD acoustical panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-280-005) | | |
| 7.Fan MID acoustical panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-280-006) | | |
| 8.Fan aft acoustical panels (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-280-007) | | |
| 9.Splitter fairing for | | |
| A.Cracks | Not serviceable | Replace the fairing (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-028) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-028) |
| B.Damaged protective coating | No limits in quantity | |
| C.Erosion | No limits in quantity | |
| 10.Fan duct panels for: | | |
| A.Missing louver | One missing louver permitted per panel if no more than four panels have this damage | Replace the panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-027) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-027). |
| B.Nicks, dents or scratches | No limits | |
| C.Loose bolts | Not serviceable | Make sure that the washers are installed and torque the bolts to between 95 and 85 lbf.in (1.07 and 0.96 m.daN ) ![]() |
| D.Cracks in the screw hole area | One for each screw hole max. length 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) | Replace the panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-027) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-027) |
| E.Cracks in the flanged edges | Not serviceable | Repair the panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-300-042) |
| F.Cracks on the louver and the area adjacent to the louver | 2 cracks permitted on the same panel | Repair the panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-300-042) |
| G.Fan duct panel missing | Not serviceable | Install the fan duct panel(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-027) |
| | | Refer to over serviceable limit extension (Ref. AMM TASK 72-00-00-200-025) |
Subtask 72-23-00-410-082-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 72-23-00-440-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 72-23-00-410-093-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-040):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
461AL 462AR

Fan Frame Casing, Fan Inlet Case and Abradable Cartridge - Inspection/Check