Inspection of Mid Acoustical Panels [CFMB]
TASK 72-23-00-280-006-A
Inspection of Mid Acoustical Panels
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 72-23-00-941-091-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 72-23-00-350-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 72-23-00-410-104-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:41:54 UTC
Inspection of Mid Acoustical Panels
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 72-00-00-200-025-A | Over-Serviceable-Limit Extensions |
| TASK 72-00-00-200-025-A-01 | Over-Serviceable-Limit Extensions |
| TASK 72-21-00-000-005-A | Removal of the Spinner Front Cone |
| TASK 72-21-00-000-006-A | Removal of the Spinner Rear Cone |
| TASK 72-21-00-000-007-A | Removal of the Fan Rotor Blades |
| TASK 72-21-00-400-005-A | Installation of the Spinner Front Cone |
| TASK 72-21-00-400-006-A | Installation of the Spinner Rear Cone |
| TASK 72-21-00-400-007-A | Installation of the Fan Rotor Blades |
| TASK 72-23-00-000-025-A | Removal of the Mid Acoustical Panels |
| TASK 72-23-00-300-044-A | Repair of Forward, Mid and Aft Acoustical Panels when Unbonded Cup |
| TASK 72-23-00-400-025-A | Installation of the Mid Acoustical Panels |
| TASK 72-23-00-400-044-A | Installation of Acoustical Panels Attachment Screw Locking |
Subtask 72-23-00-941-091-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 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) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 72-23-00-010-113-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) Make sure that the engine 1(2) shutdown occurred not less than 5 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) to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position at the front of the engine.
(2) Remove the spinner front cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-000-005).
(3) Remove the spinner rear cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-000-006).
(4) Put a temporary mark on each fan blade from 1 to 36.
(5) Remove 3 consecutive fan blades (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-000-007).
To compensate for imbalance caused by the removal of 3 blades, it is recommended to remove 3 blades 180-degrees opposite to those removed before.
4. Procedure(1) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position at the front of the engine.
(2) Remove the spinner front cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-000-005).
(3) Remove the spinner rear cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-000-006).
(4) Put a temporary mark on each fan blade from 1 to 36.
(5) Remove 3 consecutive fan blades (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-000-007).
To compensate for imbalance caused by the removal of 3 blades, it is recommended to remove 3 blades 180-degrees opposite to those removed before.
Subtask 72-23-00-350-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Inspection of Mid Acoustical Panels
5. Close-up| INSPECT/CHECK | MAXIMUM SERVICEABLE LIMITS | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Leading edge delamination | Not serviceable | Replace panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-025) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-025). |
| 2.Inner skin delamination in acoustical area | 20 percent of acoustical area | Above 20 percent, replace panel (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-025) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-025). |
| 3.Mid acoustical panel cups | | |
| A.Dents, marks, indentations caused by screw head | No limits | |
| B.Pierced cups caused by screw head | No limits | (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-044) |
| C.Unbonded cups | Not serviceable | (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-300-044) |
| D.Missing cups. | Not serviceable | (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-300-044) |
| 4.Missing panel | Not serviceable | |
| 5.Loose bolts | Not serviceable | Tighten bolts. |
| 6.Subsurface linear impressions or wrinkles | No limits | Serviceable criteria applied on new parts. |
| 7.Voids | Five per panel, 2 in. (50.8 mm) apart, 0.12 in. (3 mm) Dia max., 0.012 in. (0.3 mm) max. depth | Serviceable criteria applied on new parts. |
| 8.Defects in the protective coating (initial Tedlar film, or paint) such as: | | |
| A.Missing | No limits | Remove the loose material with a sharp blade. |
| B.Defects (dents, nicks, tears, flaking) that let show the inner skin | No limits | Remove the loose material with a sharp blade. |
| 9.Inner skin defects, such as: | | |
| A.Superficial defects (dents, nicks, tears, impact marks) not through the skin | No limits with a total surface area less than 4 square in. (2580 sq mm) per panel | Remove the loose material with a sharp blade. |
| B.Defects (tears, cracks, punctures) through the skin | Not serviceable | Replace panel(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-025) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-025). |
| C.Stiffener delamination under panel leading edge | Sound not constant with adjacent area by tap test control. Do the tap test control on the first 0.83 in. (21 mm) area from the leading edge on assembled panels | Replace panel(s) (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-025) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-025). |
| 10.Damper | | |
| A.Cracks (if panel removed) | Any amount | |
| B.Disbonded damper (if panel removed) | Any amount not more than 20 percent of the total bonded surface | Replace mid acoustical panels that are not in the limits (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-000-025) and (Ref. AMM TASK 72-23-00-400-025). Refer to the over-serviceable limit extensions (Ref. AMM TASK 72-00-00-200-025). |
Subtask 72-23-00-410-104-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Close Access
(1) Install the fan rotor blades at the locations recorded at the removal (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-400-007).
(2) Install the spinner rear cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-400-006).
(3) Install the spinner front cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-400-005).
(4) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(5) Remove the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT).
(6) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Install the fan rotor blades at the locations recorded at the removal (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-400-007).
(2) Install the spinner rear cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-400-006).
(3) Install the spinner front cone (Ref. AMM TASK 72-21-00-400-005).
(4) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(5) Remove the ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT).
(6) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
Fan Acoustical Panels