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Visual Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Rotor and Stator Module [CFML]


TASK 72-58-00-210-801-A
Visual Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Rotor and Stator Module


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.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the Job
This procedure gives criteria for visual inspection of the LPT rotor and stator module.
NOTE: The inspection criteria below are applicable after removal of high metal with hand blending.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for standard tools, equipment and consumable materials.
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
1
ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT)
No specific
AR
WARNING NOTICE(S)
 B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
400
POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS
FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR
FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR
 C. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 71-13-00-010-803-A
Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 71-13-00-410-803-A
Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors
TASK 78-30-00-040-809-A
Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance
TASK 78-30-00-440-809-A
Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance
TASK 78-36-00-010-806-A
Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors
TASK 78-36-00-410-806-A
Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 72-58-00-941-050-A
A. Safety Precautions
   (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
     (a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
     (b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
     (c) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
  • The ENG/MODE selector switch
  • The ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
   (2) On the ENG section of maintenance panel 50VU:
     (a) Make sure that the ON legend of the 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 72-58-00-010-050-A
B. Get Access
   (1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
     (a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
     (b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
   (2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
Subtask 72-58-00-040-050-A
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
WARNING: YOU MUST DEACTIVATE THE THRUST REVERSER BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON OR AROUND IT. IF YOU DO NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE AN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
   (1) Do the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-809).
Subtask 72-58-00-010-051-A
D. Get Access
   (1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806):
     (a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
     (b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
4. Procedure
Subtask 72-58-00-210-050-A
A. Visual Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Rotor and Stator Module
INSPECT/CHECK
MAXIMUM SERVICEABLE LIMITS
REMARKS
1.Visual inspection of all areas of the borescope plugs (3):


A.Cracks
Not serviceable

B.Worn, bent, torn, missing threads (fully or not)
Not serviceable

C.The deterioration of the locking pin (17)
Not serviceable

D.Thermal coloring
Any amount

2.Visual inspection of the forward flange (4) of the LPT case (1):


A.Cracks in all areas
Not serviceable

B.Nicks, scores, scratches
  • Nicks up to 0.0050 in. (0.13 mm) in depth
  • Scores and scratches up to 0.00299 in. (0.08 mm) in depth

3.Visual inspection of the aft flange (5) of the LPT case (1):


A.Cracks in all areas
Not serviceable

B.Nicks, scores, scratches
  • Nicks up to 0.0050 in. (0.13 mm) in depth
  • Scores and scratches up to 0.00299 in. (0.08 mm) in depth

4.Visual inspection of the outer skin (6) of the LPT case (1):


A.Cracks in the parent material
Not serviceable

B.Nicks, dents, scratches
  • Any number, up to 0.002 in. (0.05 mm) in depth
  • Dent diameter must be greater than ten times its depth.

C.Heat, other discoloration
Any amount, if there are no distortion bulges

D.Wear
Not serviceable

E.Fretting in areas opposite to the cooling manifolds
Up to 0.0011 in. (0.03 mm) in depth

5.Visual inspection of the threaded ports (7) of the LPT case (1):


A.Worn, bent, torn, missing threads
Not serviceable

6.Visual inspection of the brackets (8) of the LPT case (1):


A.Cracks
Not serviceable

B.Broken brackets
Not serviceable

7.Visual inspection of all areas of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (2):


A.Cracks in the brazing
Not serviceable

8.Visual inspection of the tubes (9) of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (2):


A.Cracks
Not serviceable

B.Scores, scratches
Any number, if there is no tube wall perforation

C.Blocked cooling air holes
Not serviceable

D.Cracks in the braze (15) between the tubes (9) and the box (12)
Not serviceable

E.Rubbing, wear, fretting
Any amount, up to 0.0031 in. (0.08 mm) in depth

F.Dents, collapse
Any number, if there is no tube wall perforation, not more than 0.063 in. (1.60 mm) in depth.

G.Blue coloration
Any amount

9.Visual inspection of the forward lug (10) of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (2):


A.Breakage
Not serviceable

B.Cracks on the area brazed to the box (12)
Not serviceable

C.Cracks on other areas
Not serviceable

10.Visual inspection of the rear lug (11) of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (2):


A.Breakage
Not serviceable

B.Cracks on the area brazed to the box (12)
Not serviceable

C.Cracks on other areas
Not serviceable

11.Visual inspection of the box (12) of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (2):


A.Scratches
Any number, up to 0.0031 in. (0.08 mm) in depth

B.Dents
Any number, up to 0.094 in. (2.39 mm) in depth

12.Visual inspection of the sleeves (13) of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (2):


A.Cracks in the braze (14) between the sleeve (13) and the box (12)
Not serviceable

13.Visual inspection of the clamp loops (16) with cushion (17) of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (2):


A.Wear of the cushion (17) except between tube (9) and clamp loops (16)
Any amount

B.Wear of cushion or missing cushion (17) between tube (9) and clamp loops (16)
Not serviceable

14.Visual inspection of the tube supports of the cooling manifolds 1 to 4 (18):


A.Cracks at the mounting flanges (19)
Any number, if the supports are not loose

B.Cracks in all other areas
Any number, if the tubes and fasteners are not loose

5. Close-up
Subtask 72-58-00-410-050-A
A. Close Access
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806):
     (a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
     (b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR
Subtask 72-58-00-440-050-A
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-809).
Subtask 72-58-00-410-051-A
C. Close Access
   (1) Close the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-410-803):
     (a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
     (b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR
   (2) Remove the access platform(s).
   (3) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
[Rev.10 from 2021] 2026.04.01 02:53:56 UTC