Ctc-071 Borescope Inspection

TRAINING MANUAL
CFM56-5B
BORESCOPE INSPECTION
MARCH 1998
CTC-071
CFM56-5B TRAINING MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter Section Page
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72-00-00 Engine inspection areas and components 1 to 26
Borescope ports 1 to 22
Borescope equipment 1 to 10
Borescope inspection 1 to 62
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ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS
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A B
A/C AIRCRAFT BITE BUILT IN TEST EQUIPMENT
AC ALTERNATING CURRENT BMC BLEED MANAGEMENT COMPUTER
ACARS AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATION BSI BORESCOPE INSPECTION
ADRESSING and REPORTING SYSTEM BSV BURNER STAGING VALVE
ACMS AIRCRAFT CONDITION MONITORING BVCS BLEED VALVE CONTROL SOLENOID
SYSTEM
ACS AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM C
A/D ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CBP (HP) COMPRESSOR BLEED PRESSURE
ADC AIR DATA COMPUTER CCA CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY
ADEPT AIRLINE DATA ENGINE PERFORMANCE CCDL CROSS CHANNEL DATA LINK
TREND CCFG COMPACT CONSTANT FREQUENCY
ADIRS AIR DATA AND INERTIAL REFERENCE GENERATOR
SYSTEM CCU COMPUTER CONTROL UNIT
AEBG AIRCRAFT ENGINE BUSINESS GROUP CCW COUNTER CLOCK WISE
AGB ACCESSORY GEARBOX CD LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
AIDS AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED DATA SYSTEM CDP (HP) COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE
ALF AFT LOOKING FORWARD PRESSURE
ALT ALTITUDE CESM COMMERCIAL ENGINE SERVICE
AMB AMBIENT MEMORANDUM
AMM AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL CFDIU CENTRALIZED FAULT DISPLAY
AOG AIRCRAFT ON GROUND INTERFACE UNIT
APU AUXILIARY POWER UNIT CFDS CENTRALIZED FAULT DISPLAY SYSTEM
ARINC AERONAUTICAL RADIO, INC. CFMI JOINT GE/SNECMA COMPANY (CFM
(SPECIFICATION) INTERNATIONAL)
ATA AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION Ch A channel A
ATHR AUTO THRUST Ch B channel B
ATO ABORTED TAKE OFF CMC CENTRALIZE MAINTENANCE COMPUTER
CMM COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CMS CENTRALIZE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
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CG CENTER OF GRAVITY E
cm.g CENTIMETER X GRAMS EBU ENGINE BUILDUP UNIT
CHATV CHANNEL ACTIVE ECAM ELECTRONIC CENTRALIZED AIRCRAFT
CIP(HP) COMPRESSOR INLET PRESSURE MONITORING
CIT(HP) COMPRESSOR INLET TEMPERATURE ECU ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
CODEP HIGH TEMPERATURE COATING ECUCV ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT COOLING
CPU CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT VALVE
CRT CATHODE RAY TUBE EEPROM ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE
CSD CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY
CSI CYCLES SINCE INSTALLATION EFH ENGINE FLIGHT HOURS
CSN CYCLES SINCE NEW EFIS ELECTRONIC FLIGHT INSTRUMENT
Cu.Ni.In CUPPER.NICKEL.INDIAN SYSTEM
CW CLOCK WISE EGT EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE
EICAS ENGINE INDICATING AND CREW
D ALERTING SYSTEM
D/A DIGITAL TO ANALOG EIS ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEM
DAC DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER EIU ENGINE INTERFACE UNIT
D&C DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS EMF ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE
DC DIRECT CURRENT EMI ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
DCU DATA CONVERSION UNIT EMU ENGINE MAINTENANCE UNIT
DGAC DIRECTION GENERALE DE LAVIATION EEPROM ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE
CIVILE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY
DICH DISCRETE INTERFACE CUSTOM HYBRID ESN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
DISC DISCRETE EIU ENGINE INTERFACE UNIT
DIU DIGITAL INTERFACE UNIT
DMC DISPLAY MANAGEMENT COMPUTER F
DMU DATA MANAGEMENT UNIT FAA FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY
DPU DIGITAL PROCESSING MODULE FADEC FULL AUTHORITY DIGITAL
ENGINE CONTROL
FAR FUEL AIR RATIO
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FDRS FLIGHT DATA RECORDING SYSTEM HMU HYDROMECHANICAL UNIT
FEIM FIELD ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION HP HIGH PRESSURE
MEMO HPC HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR
FFCCV FAN FRAME/COMPRESSOR CASE HPCR HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR ROTOR
VERTICAL (VIBRATION SENSOR) HPSOV HIGH PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE
FI FLIGHT IDLE (F/I) HPT HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE
FLA FORWARD LOOKING AFT HPTC HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE CLEARANCE
FLX TO FLEXIBLE TAKE OFF HPT(A)CC HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE (ACTIVE)
FMGC FLIGHT MANAGEMENT AND GUIDANCE CLEARANCE CONTROL
COMPUTER HPTCCV HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE CLEARANCE
FMS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL VALVE
FMV FUEL METERING VALVE HPTR HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE ROTOR
FOD FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE Hz HERTZ (CYCLE PER SECOND)
FPA FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
FPI FLUORESCENT PENETRANT I
INSPECTION IDG INTEGRATED DRIVE GENERATOR
FRV FUEL RETURN VALVE ID PLUG IDENTIFICATION PLUG
FWC FAULT WARNING COMPUTER IFSD IN FLIGHT SHUT DOWN
FWD FORWARD IGB INLET GEARBOX
IGN IGNITION
G IGV INLET GUIDE VANE
GE GENERAL ELECTRIC in. INCHES
GEM GROUND-BASED ENGINE MONITORING I/O INPUT/OUTPUT
GI GROUND IDLE (G/I) IOM INPUT OUTPUT MODULE
g.in GRAM X INCHES IR INFRA RED
GMT GREENWICH MERIDIAN TIME
GSE GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT K
K 1000 X
H
HCF HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE
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L N
lbs. POUNDS, WEIGHT N1 (NL) LOW PRESSURE ROTOR
LCF LOW CYCLE FATIGUE ROTATIONAL SPEED
LE (L/E) LEADING EDGE N1ACT ACTUAL N1
L/H LEFT HAND N1DMD DEMANDED N1
LP LOW PRESSURE N1CMD COMMANDED N1
LPC LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR N1TARGET TARGETED FAN SPEED
LPT LOW PRESSURE TURBINE N2 (NH) HIGH PRESSURE ROTOR ROTATIONAL
LPTC LOW PRESSURE TURBINE CLEARANCE SPEED
LPT(A)CC LOW PRESSURE TURBINE (ACTIVE) N2ACT ACTUAL N2
CLEARANCE CONTROL NVM NON VOLATILE MEMORY
LPTR LOW PRESSURE TURBINE ROTOR
LRU LINE REPLACEABLE UNIT O
LVDT LINEAR VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL OAT OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE
TRANSFORMER OGV OUTLET GUIDE VANE
OSG OVERSPEED GOVERNOR
M
MO AIRCRAFT SPEED MACH NUMBER P
MCD MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTOR P0 AMBIENT STATIC PRESSURE
MCDU MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL AND P25 HP COMPRESSOR INLET TOTAL AIR
DISPLAY UNIT TEMPERATURE
MCL MAXIMUM CLIMB PCU PRESSURE CONVERTER UNIT
MCT MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS PLA POWER LEVER ANGLE
MDDU MULTIPURPOSE DISK DRIVE UNIT PMC POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL
MEC MAIN ENGINE CONTROL PMUX PROPULSION MULTIPLEXER
mm. MILLIMETERS PS12 FAN INLET STATIC AIR PRESSURE
MMEL MAIN MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST PS13 FAN OUTLET STATIC AIR PRESSURE
MTBF MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURES PS3HP COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE STATIC AIR
MTBR MEAN TIME BETWEEN REMOVALS PRESSURE
PSI POUND PER SQUARE INCH
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PSIA POUND PER SQUARE INCH ABSOLUTE SCU SIGNAL CONDITIONING UNIT
PSID POUND PER SQUARE INCH SDI SOURCE/DESTINATION IDENTIFIER
DIFFERENTIAL (BITS) (CF ARINC SPEC)
PSM POWER SUPPLY MODULE SDU SOLENOID DRIVER UNIT
PSS (ECU) PRESSURE SUB-SYSTEM SER SERVICE EVALUATION REQUEST
PSU POWER SUPPLY UNIT SFC SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION
PT TOTAL PRESSURE SG SPECIFIC GRAVITY
PT2 FAN INLET TOTAL AIR PRESSURE SLS SEA LEVEL STANDARD
(PRIMARY FLOW) (CONDITIONS : 29.92 in. Hg/59 F)
SMM STATUS MATRIX
Q SMP SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT PLAN
QAD QUICK ATTACH DETACH S/N SERIAL NUMBER
QTY QUANTITY SNECMA SOCIETE NATIONALE DETUDE ET DE
CONSTRUCTION DE MOTEURS
R DAVIATION
RAC/SB ROTOR ACTIVE CLEARANCE/START SOL SOLENOID
BLEED S/R SERVICE REQUEST
RACC ROTOR ACTIVE CLEARANCE CONTROL S/V SHOP VISIT
RAM RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY SVR SHOP VISIT RATE
R/H RIGHT HAND SW SOFTWARE
RPM REVOLUTION PER MINUTE
RTD RESISTIVE THERMAL DEVICE T
RTV ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING T12 FAN INLET TOTAL AIR TEMPERATURE
(MATERIAL) T25 HP COMPRESSOR INLET AIR
RVDT ROTARY VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE
TRANSFORMER T3 HP COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE AIR
TEMPERATURE
S T49.5 EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE
SAV STARTER AIR VALVE T5 LOW PRESSURE TURBINE DISCHARGE
SB SERVICE BULLETIN TOTAL AIR TEMPERATURE
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TAT TOTAL AIR TEMPERATURE TSI TIME SINCE INSTALLATION (HOURS)
TBD TO BE DETERMINED TSN TIME SINCE NEW (HOURS)
TBV TRANSIENT BLEED VALVE TTL TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR LOGIC
T/E TRAILING EDGE
T/C THERMOCOUPLE U
TC HP TURBINE CASE TEMPERATURE UER UNSCHEDULED ENGINE REMOVAL
TCase HP TURBINE CASE TEMPERATURE
TCC TURBINE CLEARANCE CONTROL V
TCJ TEMPERATURE COLD JUNCTION VAC VOLTAGE, ALTERNATING CURRENT
TECU ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT INTERNAL VBV VARIABLE BLEED VALVE
TEMPERATURE VDC VOLTAGE, DIRECT CURRENT
TEMPER TURBINE ENGINE MODULAR VDT VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL
PERFORMANCE ESTIMATING ROUTINE TRANSFORMER
TEO ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE VRT VARIABLE RESISTANCE TRANSDUCER
TGB TRANSFER GEARBOX VSV VARIABLE STATOR VANE
THP HIGH PRESSURE FUEL TEMPERATURE
Ti TITANIUM W
TLA THROTTLE LEVER ANGLE WDM WATCHDOG MONITOR
TM TORQUE MOTOR WFM WEIGHT OF FUEL METERED
TMC TORQUE MOTOR CURRENT WOW WEIGHT ON WHEEL
TO/GA TAKE OFF/GO AROUND
T/O TAKE OFF
T oil OIL TEMPERATURE
TPU TRANSIENT PROTECTION UNIT
T/R THRUST REVERSER
TRA THROTTLE RESOLVER ANGLE
TRDV THRUST REVERSER DIRECTIONAL
VALVE
TRPV THRUST REVERSER PRESSURIZING
VALVE
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ENGLISH/METRIC CONVERSIONS
METRIC/ENGLISH CONVERSIONS
1 mile= 1.609 km 1 lb. = 0.454 kg

1 km = 0.621 mile 1 kg =2.205 lbs
1 foot = 0.3048 m or 30.48 cm 1 psi. = 6.890 kPa or 6.89 10-2 bar

1 m = 3.281 ft. or 39.37 in. 1 Pa = 1.45 10-4 psi.
1 kPa = 0.145 psi or 0.01 bar
1 in. = 0.0254 m or 2.54 cm 1 bar = 14.5 psi
1 cm = 0.3937 in.
F = 1.8 x C + 32
1 mil. = 25.4 10-6 m or 25.4mm C = ( F - 32 ) /1.8
1 mm = 39.37 mils.
1 sq.in. = 6.45 cm
1 m = 10.76 sq. ft.
1 USG = 3.785 l ( dm )
1 cm = 0.155 sq.in.
1 cu.in. = 16.39 cm
1 m = 35.31 cu. ft.
1 dm = 0.264 USA gallon
1 cm = 0.061 cu.in.
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ENGINE INSPECTION AREAS AND COMPONENTS
Given an objective exercise, the student will identify;

...the borescope inspection areas of a CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
...selected components of the CFM56-5B Fan and Booster (4.A.a)
...selected components of the CFM56-5B High Pressure Compressor (4.A.a)
...definitions of selected areas within the High Pressure Compressor of the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
...selected components of the CFM56-5B Combustor (4.A.a)
...definitions of selected areas within the Combustor of the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
...definitions of selected areas within the HPT Nozzle Guide Vanes of the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
...selected components of the CFM56-5B HPT Rotor Blades And Shrouds (4.A.a)
...selected components of the CFM56-5B LPT Rotor Blades And Nozzles (4.A.a)
...definitions of selected areas within the LPT Rotor Blades And Nozzles of the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
Given an objective exercise, the student will select the purpose of;
...the borescope inspection areas of a CFM56-5B engine (4.B.a)
...selected inspection areas of the CFM56-5B Fan and Booster (4.B.a)
...selected inspection areas of the CFM56-5B High Pressure Compressor (4.B.a)
...selected inspection areas of the CFM56-5B Combustor (4.B.a)
...selected inspection areas of the CFM56-5B HPT Rotor Blades And Shrouds (4.B.a)
...selected inspection areas of the CFM56-5B LPT Rotor Blades And Nozzles (4.B.a)
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BORESCOPE INSPECTION AREAS
Identification.
The following are the inspection areas borescoped by the

technician on the CFM56-5 engine :
- Fan and booster - the fan blades, outlet guide vanes,
booster blades and the booster vanes.
- High pressure compressor - high pressure
compressor (HPC) rotor blades and stator vanes.
- Combustor
a. Single annular combustor (SAC)
b. Dual annular combustor (DAC) optional
- Fuel nozzles (20)
- High pressure turbine (HPT) - rotor and HPT nozzle
guide vanes.
- Low pressure turbine (LPT) - rotors and nozzle guide
vanes.
Purpose.
The purpose of the CFM56-5B borescope inspection of

selected areas is to evaluate the condition of the
individual components and, if necessary, monitor them
under a cycle limitation, repair them or remove the engine
before a failure of the component occurs.
The high bypass, dual rotor, axial flow turbofan engine

uses a low pressure and a high pressure rotor, which turn
independently.
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FAN AND BOOSTER HIGH LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
HIGH PRESSURE
COMBUSTOR
COMPRESSOR TURBINE
TURBINE
ACTUATOR BALLSCREW
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FAN AND BOOSTER
Identification. Purpose.
The following are the components of the fan and booster The purpose of the CFM56-5B borescope inspection
which are inspected by a BSI technical expert. areas is to evaluate the condition of the fan and booster
components and if necessary place the components
Number of blades per stage under a cycle limitation or remove the engine before a
- Stage 1 fan blades 36 blades failure of the component occurs.
- Stage 1 booster vanes (limited visibility)
The fan has 36 titanium alloy fan with mid-span shroud
- Stage 2 booster blades 64 blades and a spacer underneath each of the blades. The booster
- Stage 2 booster vanes (limited visibility) stage 1 consists of the fan blades and the stage 1 booster
stator located just aft of the fan blades. The booster
- Stage 3 booster blades 70 blades blades are installed in circumferential slots. Two blade
- Stage 3 booster vanes (limited visibility) locking lugs per stage maintain the blades in position.
The blade locking lugs are staggered in position from
- Stage 4 booster blades 70 blades one stage to another and are inspected by the technician.
- Stage 4 booster vanes (limited visibility) The black abradable material on the fan case prevents
direct contact of the fan blade tips and the case. The
- Stage 5 booster blades 68 blades abradable material on the booster vane assembly which
- Stage 5 booster vanes (limited visibility) faces the booster blade tips is grey color. These
abradable materials are also inspected by a borescope.
- Outlet guide vanes (OGVS)
The outlet guide vanes are in the secondary airflow path.
The fan and booster components compress the air that is

given to the high pressure compressor, pressurize the
sumps and provide internal cooling.
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ABRADABLE
MATERIAL
STATOR STATOR STATOR STATOR STATOR
VANES VANES VANES VANES VANES
STG 1 STG 2 STG 3 STG 4 STG 5
ACTUATOR BALLSCREW
FAN
BLADES
PLATFORMS
ABRADABLE
MATERIAL
ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR

STG 2 STG 2 STG 2 STG 2
BLADE
LOCKING
LUGS
FWD
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HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR (HPC)
The following are components of the high pressure The purpose of the HPC IGVs, VSVs and rotor blade
compressor that are inspected. inspection of the CFM56-5B, is to evaluate the condition
of each of the HPC components and if necessary place
Number of blades per stage the components under a cycle limitation, repair them if
- Inlet guide vanes possible, or remove the engine before a failure of the
- Stage 1 rotor blades: 38 blades component occurs.
- Stage 1 variable stator vanes(limited visibility)
- Stage 2 rotor blades: 53 blades The Inlet Guide Vanes (IGV) are at the inlet of the HPC.
- Stage 2 variable stator vanes(limited visibility)
- Stage 3 rotor blades: 60 blades The IGV and stages 1, 2, and 3 vanes are variable and
- Stage 3 variable stator vanes(limited visibility) are called Variable Stator Vanes (VSV).
- Stage 4 rotor blades: 68 blades
- Stage 4 stator vanes (limited visibility) The HPC rotor blades stages 1, 2, and 3 are maintained
- Stage 5 rotor blades: 75 blades in axial slots by retaining rings. The HPC rotor blades are
- Stage 5 stator vanes (limited visibility) installed in circumferential slots and maintained by blade
- Stage 6 rotor blades: 82 blades locking lugs in stages 4 to 9 and the stator vanes are
- Stage 6 stator vanes (limited visibility) stationary type.
- Stage 7 stator vanes (limited visibility)
- Stage 8 stator vanes (limited visibility)
- Locking lugs 2 locking lugs per
stage
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INLET VSV VSV VSV HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC

GUIDE STG 1 STG 2 STG 3 STATOR STATOR STATOR STATOR STATOR
VANES (VARIABLE) (VARIABLE) (VARIABLE) STG 4 STG 5 STG 6 STG 7 STG 8
(VARIABLE)
HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC

ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR
STG 1 STG 2 STG 3 STG 4 STG 5 STG 6 STG 7 STG 8 STG 9
AXIAL SLOTS CIRCUMFERENTIAL SLOTS
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HPC INSPECTION AREAS
Identification.
The following selected areas of the HPC are inspected by

a BSI technician :
- The outer third of the rotor blade tip area and the anti-
abrasion hard coating on the concave side.
- Squealer tips.
- HPC stage 1 blades feature a blade stiffener near the
tip of the blade.
- The HPC rotor stages 4 to 9 feature two blade locks
per stage to maintain the blades in the
circumferential slots.
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HARD COATING
(CONCAVE SIDE
ALL BLADES
ALL STAGES)
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BLADE
LOCKING
NOTE: LUGS
ALL BLADES ARE OF SQUEALER TIP TYPE.
FWD
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COMBUSTION CHAMBER
The following are the components in the combustion The purpose of the combustor borescope inspection
chamber area that are borescoped : areas is to evaluate the condition of the combustor for
- Combustion chamber either. defects and if necessary put the combustor under a cycle
a. Single annular combustor (SAC), or the limitation or remove the engine before a failure of the
b. Double annular combustor (DAC) optional. combustor occurs.
- High pressure turbine nozzles
- Fuel nozzles
The CFM56-5B has a single annular combustor with 20

fuel nozzles and 2 igniter plugs which allow access for
additional inspections.
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FUEL NOZZLES HPT NOZZLE
COMBUSTION
CHAMBER
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COMBUSTION CHAMBER (SAC) INSPECTION
AREAS
Identification.
The following are the inspection areas of the SAC

combustion chamber :
- The inner and outer liners - are designed with panel
overhangs which contain closely spaced holes for
film cooling.
- The dilution holes in the liners - that provide
additional air for combustion. Four of them are used
as borescope ports.
- Thermal barrier coating (TBC) - on both outer and
inner liners.
- Inner and outer cowls
The outer liner accommodates 2 ferrules for the igniters

which are used as borescope ports.
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OUTER LINER
COOLING HOLES
PANEL
OVERHANG
INNER
COWL INNER
LINER
DILUTION
HOLES
OUTER COWL
PANELS
IGNITER FERRULE
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AREAS
Identification.
The following are the combustion chamber inspection

areas:
- Fuel nozzle tips
- Fuel nozzle stems outside the combustor dome
- Sleeves with 2 concentric swirlers.
- Deflectors.
- Inner cowl.
- Outer cowl.
- Spectacle plate or the dome plate.
- Dome area includes all of the above components.
A thermal barrier coating (TBC) is applied on the

deflectors, the spectacle plate and the other areas of the
hot section of the engine. The TBC is inspected and is a
light brown or white color.
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TBC SPECTACLE
OR DOME
PLATE
VIEW A
A
SECONDARY
SWIRL NOZZLE
DETAIL B SLEEVE
DEFLECTOR VIEW A
FUEL NOZZLE
SECONDARY
TIP
SWIRL NOZZLE IGNITER
FERRULE
SPECTACLE
OUTER TBC
PLATE
COWL
SLEEVE
DEFLECTOR
PRIMARY SWIRL
NOZZLE
INNER DETAIL B
COWL
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AREAS
Identification.
The following are the inspection areas for the combustion

chamber liners.
The outer liner has 5 panels:

- Panel 1 features 2 igniter holes (with ferrule), and 38
medium and large dilution holes. Four of the large
holes are used as borescope ports.
- Panel 3 features 60 medium dilution holes.
- Dome band.
The inner liner has 4 panels:

- Panel 1 features 40 medium and large dilution holes.
- Panel 3 features 60 medium dilution holes.
- Dome band.
Numerous film cooling holes are under the overhang

between each panel with thermal barrier coating (TBC)
on all liner panels.
EFFECTIVITY
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OUTER LINER
PANEL 5
PANEL 4
PANEL 3
PANEL 2 PANEL 4
PANEL 1
PANEL 3
DOME
BAND PANEL 2
INNER LINER
DOME PANEL 1
BAND
2 IGNITERS
INNER LINER 60 HOLES
AND 18 HOLES
20 HOLES
OUTER LINER
60 HOLES
TBC ON ALL SURFACES
20 HOLES
20 HOLES
DOME PANEL 1 PANEL 3
DOME PANEL 1 PANEL 3 PANEL 5 BAND
PANEL 2 PANEL 4
BAND
PANEL 2 PANEL 4
CTC-071-008-00 COMBUSTION CHAMBER (SAC) INSPECTION AREAS

EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
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March 98
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HPT NOZZLE GUIDE VANE INSPECTION AREAS
Identification.
The following are the inspection areas for the HPT

Nozzle Guide Vanes :
- Leading edge
- Trailing edge
- TBC
- Nose holes
- Gill holes
- Trailing edge slots
- Concave surfaces of vanes
- Convex surfaces of vanes or the aft side of the vane.
The HPT nozzle assembly consists of 21 nozzle

segments of 2 vanes each.
Each vane has numerous cooling holes, gill holes,

leading edge holes and trailing edge slots for cooling. A
thermal barrier coating (TBC) protects the HPT nozzle
and is inspected.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
Page 18
March 98
EFG
TBC
(ALL SURFACES IN THE AIRFLOW)
CONCAVE
SIDE
COOLING
SLOTS
OUTER
PLATFORM VANE TRAILING
EDGE
VANE LEADING
EDGE
NOSE
HOLES
GILL
HOLES
INNER
PLATFORM
CTC-071-009-00
HPT NOZZLE GUIDE VANE INSPECTION AREAS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
Page 19
March 98
EFG
HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE ROTOR BLADES AND
SHROUDS
The main rotating component of the CFM56-5B is the high The purpose of the HPT rotor blades and shroud
pressure turbine rotor blades. borescope inspection areas is to evaluate their condition
for defects and if necessary, put the them under a cycle
- HPT rotor 80 blades limitation or remove the engine before a failure of the rotor
or shroud occurs.
The following are inspection areas of the HPT rotor
blades: The HPT rotor extracts energy from the combustion
- Leading edge chamber to turn the high pressure compressor and the
- Trailing edge exiting gases to turn the LPT rotors.
- TBC
- Nose holes The HPT blade features 8 rows of holes and trailing edge
- Gill holes slots for cooling.
- Trailing edge slots
- Concave surfaces To help you to estimate the HPT blade wear, four of the
- Convex surface blades have 3 tip wear notches .010, .020, .030 of an
- Wear notches inch. The 4 blades are located at 90 from each other
- Platforms around the rotor.
- HPT shroud
The HPT shrouds segments face the blade tips and are
air cooled using CDP air. These shroud segments are
inspected during the leading edge of the HPT rotor and
nozzle guide vane trailing edge inspection.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
Page 20
March 98
EFG
VIEW A WEAR NOTCHES
.030
.020
.010
TBC
ROW 1
ROW 2
ROW 3
CONVEX SIDE
ROW 4
LEADING
HPT SHROUD SEGMENT EDGE AREA
ROW 5
ROW 6
ROW 7
NOTES:
1. ROW 1, 6-8 (GILL COOLING HOLES)
2. ROW 2-5 (NOSE COOLING HOLES) CONCAVE SIDE
ROW 8
VIEW A
TRAILING
EDGE AREA
CTC-071-010-00
HPT ROTOR BLADES AND SHROUDS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
Page 21
March 98
EFG
LPT ROTOR BLADES AND NOZZLES applied on the shrouded tip contact faces to prevent wear
and is an important inspection area.
The following are components of the low pressure The purpose of the LPT rotor blade and nozzle borescope
turbine that are to be inspected by the borescope. inspection areas is to evaluate their condition for defects
and if necessary, put the them under a cycle limitation or
Number of blades per stage remove the engine before a failure of the LPT component
- Stage 1 LPT rotor blades 162 blades occurs.
- Stage 1 LPT nozzle (limited visibility)
- Stage 2 LPT rotor blades 150 blades
- Honeycomb material which faces the blade tips and
acts as an abradable material.
The LPT extracts energy from the exiting gases to turn the
fan module that produces 80% of the thrust.
The LPT nozzle stage 1 is housed within the combustion

case and belongs to the core engine. It consists of
sectors of 4 vanes each. It has trailing edge slots for
cooling purposes. There is an anti corrosion anodization
coating on the LPT rotor stage 1 and stage 2. The color is
different from the color of the other stages. Each blade tip
shroud has 2 seal teeth for air sealing. A hard coating is
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
Page 22
March 98
EFG
LPT ROTOR LPT ROTOR LPT ROTOR LPT ROTOR
STG1 STG2 STG3 STG4 TURBINE
REAR FRAME
LPT NOZZLE
STG1
LPT NOZZLE
STG2
LPT NOZZLE
STG3
LPT NOZZLE
STG4 HONEYCOMB ABRADABLE
MATERIAL (4 STAGES)
CTC-071-011-00
LPT ROTOR BLADES AND NOZZLES
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
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March 98
EFG
LPT ROTOR BLADES AND NOZZLES INSPECTION
AREAS
Identification.
The following are inspection areas of the LPT rotor blades

and nozzles:
- Rotor blade leading edge
- Rotor blade trailing edge
- Concave surfaces of rotor blade
- Convex surfaces of rotor blade
- Hard face surface of the rotor blade tip shroud
- Trailing edge of nozzle slots stage 1
- Leading edge of some of the LPT nozzles
- Trailing edge of some of the LPT nozzles
- Concave surfaces of some of the LPT nozzles
- Convex surfaces of some of the LPT nozzles.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
Page 24
March 98
EFG
HARD
LPT FACING
SEAL
TOOTH
HARD FACED
CONTACT
SURFACE
BLADE
COATING TIP
(ANODIZATION) SHROUD
LPT
BLADE
(TYPICAL)
LEADING
EDGE
TRAILING
EDGE
LPT ROTOR BLADE
LPT NOZZLE STAGE 1
CTC-071-012-00
LPT ROTOR BLADES AND NOZZLES INSPECTION AREAS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
Page 25
March 98
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EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
ENGINE INSPECTION
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March 98
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BORESCOPE PORTS
Given an objective exercise, the student will identify;

...the borescope ports of a CFM56-5B engine (1.A.a)
...the Low Pressure Compressor borescope port (4.A.a)
...the High Pressure Compressor borescope ports (4.A.a)
...the HPC Special BSI tools. ( 4.A.a )
...the Combustion Chamber borescope ports (4.A.a)
...the HPT Section/LPT Stage 1 Nozzle borescope ports (4.A.a)
...the Low Pressure Turbine borescope ports (4.A.a)
...the factors of Borescope Access Limitations (4.A.a)
Given an objective exercise, the student will select the purpose of;
...the borescope ports of a CFM56-5B engine (1.B.a)
...the Low Pressure Compressor borescope port (4.B.a)
...the High Pressure Compressor borescope ports (4.B.a)
...the Combustion Chamber borescope ports (4.B.a)
...the HPT Section/LPT Stage 1 Nozzle borescope ports (4.B.a)
...the Low Pressure Turbine borescope ports (4.B.a)
...the Borescope Access Limitations (4.B.a)
Given an objective exercise, the student will select the functional description of;
...the Borescope Access Limitations (4.D.a)
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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BORESCOPE PORTS (LH SIDE)
Purpose.
There are 22 borescope inspection ports located around

and along the engine. Other areas may be used for
special inspections. Fuel nozzles may be removed to
see the outer and inner cowls of the combustor.
The purpose of these BSI ports is to inspect the

following:
- 2 port to inspect the booster or LPC
- 9 ports for the HPC
- 4 ports for the combustor
- 2 igniter ports
- 2 ports for the HPT
- 3 ports for the LPT
They allow inspection of the rotating parts without engine

disassembly.
Identification.
These are the borescope inspection ports on the left side

of the engine :
- S11
- S15
- S17
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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10 O'CLOCK
BORESCOPE
PORT (S15)
S17
LEFT
IGNITER PLUG
PORT (S11)
CTC-071-013-00
BORESCOPE PORTS (LH SIDE)
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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BORESCOPE PORTS (RH SIDE)
Identification.
These are the borescope inspection ports on the right

side of the engine.
- S03 (no plug installed here)

- S05 (no plug installed here)
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S5
- S6
- S7
- S8
- S9
- S10
- S12
- S13
- S14
- S16
- S18
- S19
- S20
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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1 O'CLOCK
3 O'CLOCK BORESCOPE
BORESCOPE PORT (S12)
PORT (S13)
RIGHT SPARK
IGNITER PORT
(S10)
S18 THROUGH S20
S16
6 O'CLOCK BORESCOPE S1 THROUGH S9 S0 BORESCOPE PORT

PORT (S14) (AT 3:30 O'CLOCK, INNER WALL
OF FAN BYPASS DUCT,
BETWEEN 2 OGV'S.)
CTC-071-014-00
BORESCOPE PORTS (RH SIDE)
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR BORESCOPE PORT
Identification.
S03 is located aft of the fan blades in the secondary air

area at approximately the 3 oclock position, in between
the platforms of an OGV (Outlet Guide Vane). S03 is an
open port.
S05 is located just in front of the VBV area, near the 4

oclock position. S05 is an open port.
Purpose.
The BSI port S03 and s05 are used for the inspection of
the Low Pressure Compressor section of the engine.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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SECTION B-B
B
S05 S05
CTC-071-015-00
LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR BORESCOPE PORT
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR BORESCOPE
PORTS
These are the 9 ports for inspection of the High Pressure The HPC ports S1 thru S9 are used to view stages 1 thru
Compressor section of the engine. They are numbered 9 of the HPC rotor blades :
from S1 to S9 on the HPC. - S1 Stage 1 rotor blade leading edges
- S2 Stage 1 rotor blade trailing edges
The HPC borescope ports are located at approximately Stage 2 rotor blade leading edges
the 5 Oclock position, on the compressor case. - S3 Stage 2 rotor blade trailing edges
Stage 3 rotor blade leading edges
CAUTION : DO NOT MIX PLUGS BETWEEN PORTS. - S4 Stage 3 rotor blades trailing edges
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE MAY OCCUR. Stage 4 rotor blades leading edges
- S5 Stage 4 rotor blades trailing edges
Borescope ports S1 to S6 accommodate a simple plug Stage 5 rotor blades leading edges
with a hexagonal head. - S6 Stage 5 rotor blades trailing edges
Stage 6 rotor blades leading edges
Borescope ports S7 to S9 feature a cap and a plug linked - S7 Stage 6 rotor blades trailing edges
by a spring-loaded shaft. Stage 7 rotor blades leading edges
- S8 Stage 7 rotor blades trailing edges
Refer to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual section 72-00- Stage 8 rotor blades leading edges
00 for more information on the removal/install procedure - S9 Stage 8 rotor blades trailing edges
of the borescope plugs S7 to S9. Stage 9 rotor blades leading edges
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
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FWD TOP VERTICAL
BORESCOPE S1 TO S9
CAP
RETAINING
RING AFT LOOKING FORWARD
SHAFT
BORESCOPE
PLUG
S7, S8, S9 BORESCOPE S6 S5 S4 S3S2 S1 S1 TO S6

PLUG ASSEMBLY BORESCOPE PLUGS
S9 S8S7
S1
S9 S8
S7 S2
S3
S6 S5 S4
FWD
FWD
CTC-071-016-00
HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR BORESCOPE PORTS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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HPC SPECIAL BSI TOOLS
Identification.
Deep-well socket.
In case of shaft breakage of borescope plugs S7, S8 or
S9, use a deep-well socket to remove the inner plug,
using the six-flats at the very end of the shaft.
Alignment rod.
The HPC stator vanes may move slightly, causing a shift
of the borescope port and the corresponding hole in the
stator. If it is impossible to introduce the probe into the
port, use an alignment rod to realign the stator vane
segment.
Refer to the AMM 72-00-00 for more information on this

locally manufactured tool.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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3/8 INCH
DRIVE
SOCKET
WELD
REMOVE INSIDE
MATERIAL
TO PERMIT 7/16 INCH
12 POINT BOLT HEAD TO
PASS
WELD
7/16 INCH 12 POINT

SOCKET UNDER CUT TO
FIT STEEL TUBE MODIFIED DEEP-
WELL SOCKET
ALUMINUM
ALIGNMENT ROD
CTC-071-017-00
HPC SPECIAL BSI TOOLS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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COMBUSTION CHAMBER BORESCOPE PORTS
Identification.
The combustor borescope ports are located around the

combustor case. Ports S10 and S11 are the igniter ports
while the borescope ports S12 to S15 accommodate a
simple plug with an hexagonal head.
Purpose.
The purpose of the 6 borescope ports is for the

inspection of the combustor section of the engine. They
are numbered on the diagram from S10 to S15.
CAUTION : DO NOT MIX THESE PLUGS WITH THE

S16 AND S17 PLUGS. IF YOU INSTALL THEM IN THE
WRONG PLACE ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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S12 FWD
S12, S13,S14,S15
BORESCOPE PLUG
S13
BORESCOPE PORT
LOCATIONS
S12
S10
S15
S13
S11 S10
S14 IGNITER
S14
FWD AFT LOOKING

S12,
FORWARD
S13,S14,S15
S15
S11 IGNITER
IGNITER (S10, S11)
CTC-071-018-00
COMBUSTION CHAMBER BORESCOPE PORTS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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HPT SECTION / LPT STAGE 1 NOZZLE BORESCOPE
PORTS
The HPT Section / LPT Stage 1 Nozzle borescope ports The purpose of this inspection, through the ports S10
are located around the combustor case. Ports S10 and and S11, and S16 and S17, is to allow veiwing of the
S11 are the igniter ports while the borescope ports S16 HPT section of the engine.
and S17 accommodate a spring loaded type plug with a
hexagonal head. There is no port to inspect the HPT blades with a rigid
probe. Use a flexible borescope with a guide tube going
Either Port S10 and S11 are the igniter plug BSI ports. through the combustion chamber and the HPT nozzles to
Refer to the AMM to remove the igniter plugs. inspect the HPT blade leading edges.
Borescope ports S16 and S17 have a cap with an

hexagonal head, and a spring loaded plug.
CAUTION : DO NOT MIX THESE PLUGS WITH THE

S12 TO S15 PLUGS. THEY LOOKS SIMILAR, BUT IF
YOU TRY TO INSTALL THEM, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR.
EFFECTIVITY
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March 98
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BORESCOPE PORT
LOCATIONS
S16,S17
BORESCOPE
PLUGS
S10 S11 S10

IGNITER IGNITER
S17 S16
S16
AFT LOOKING FORWARD
FWD
FWD
S17
S11
FWD
S16,S17
CTC-071-019-00
HPT SECTION / LPT STAGE 1 NOZZLE BORESCOPE PORTS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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LOW PRESSURE TURBINE BORESCOPE PORTS
Identification.
The LPT Stage 1 Nozzle borescope ports are located

around the combustor case. The borescope ports S16
and S17 accommodate a spring loaded type plug with a
hexagonal head. The borescope ports S18, S19, and
S20 accommodate a short spring loaded type plug with a
hexagonal head.
Borescope S16 and S17 have a cap with a hexagonal

head, and a long spring loaded plug. Borescope ports
S18, S19 and S20 have a cap with a hexagonal head
and a short spring loaded plug.
CAUTION: DO NOT MIX SHORT AND LONG PLUGS

BETWEEN PORTS. DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE MAY
OCCUR.
The LPT borescope ports are located at approximately

the 5 Oclock and the 8 Oclock positions, on the
combustion case and on the LPT case.
Purpose.
The purpose of the 5 borescope ports, S16 to S20, is for

the inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine section of the
engine are.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
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BORESCOPE PORT
LOCATIONS
S16,S17 S18, S19, S20
BORESCOPE BORESCOPE
PLUGS PLUGS
S17
S16, S18, S19, S20
AFT LOOKING
FORWARD
FWD
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20
S20 S19 S18 S16
CTC-071-020-00
LOW PRESSURE TURBINE BORESCOPE PORTS
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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March 98
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BORESCOPE ACCESS LIMITATIONS
Identification.
There are two limitations factors that have to be

considered when preparing for borescope inspection on
the CFM56-5B engine. These considerations are :
- the size of the borescope probe to be inserted into
the engine
- the temperatures of the engine parts at each BSI
inspection port.
Purpose.
The purpose of having probe size and temperature

limitations is to prevent damage to the borescope
equipment. Without borescope size limitations a
borescope probe could be lodged, or seized in a
borescope port during installation or removal. The use of
temperature limitations prevents melting or heat
distortion of a borescope probe, should a probe be
inserted into a hot engine. Without these limitations there
can be a subsequent deformation of borescope probes,
excessive replacement/repair costs of borescope
equipment, and even Foreign Object Damage (FOD) to
the engine itself.
EFFECTIVITY
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ENGINE BORESCOPE BORESCOPE WRENCH INSPECTED WITHOUT MOTORING
SECTION PORT No PORT SIZE(MM) SIZE COMPONENTS TIME TO REACH
100F (38C) 200F (93C)
BOOSTER S03 N/A N/A STAGE 3 T/E -- --

STAGE 4 L/E -- --
S05 N/A N/A STAGE 5 T/E -- --
HPC CASE S1 10 MM 1/2 HEX STAGE 1 L/E 30 mn --

S2 8 MM 1/2 HEX STAGE 1 T/E
STAGE 2 L/E 30 mn --
STAGE 3 L/E 30 mn 20 mn
STAGE 6 L/E 1.5 hrs 1 hr
S7 8 MM 1 1/16 HEX STAGE 6 T/E
STAGE 7 L/E 2.0 hrs 1.5 hrs
(Continued on page 21)
HOT AND NORMAL ENGINE BORESCOPE INSPECTION AND PORTS

EFFECTIVITY
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March 98
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BORESCOPE ACCESS LIMITATIONS
Functional Description. CAUTION: REFER TO AIRPLANE OPERATION

MANUAL FOR STARTER DUTY CYCLE LIMITATION
The hot and normal engine inspection limits using the PRIOR TO MOTORING THE ENGINE.
engine borescope ports are:
Probe 1 diameter limitation. Consult the table for port
diameters where probe 1 can be used.
Borescope equipment temperature limitations. It is
not recommended that borescope inspection be
accomplished at temperatures above 130F
(54C). High temperatures may cause damage to
the fiber optic type of borescope equipment. The
table on the next page provides information about
time limitations, prior to an inspection on a hot
engine.
To speedup the engine cool down time after shutdown,

you may use the engine starter to motor the engine,
(Refer to the AMM). This reduces the hot section area
temperature sufficiently to allow inspection. But as the
temperature will rise due to engine temperature soak-
back, it is further recommended that engine hot section
inspection be accomplished within 20 minutes, or before
the internal engine temperature reaches 130F (54C).
EFFECTIVITY
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(Continued from page 19)
ENGINE BORESCOPE BORESCOPE WRENCH INSPECTED WITHOUT MOTORING

SECTION PORT No PORT SIZE(MM) SIZE COMPONENTS TIME TO REACH
100F (38C) 200F (93C)
COMBUSTION S10 10 MM 1 1/4 HEX {-COMBUSTOR 3.5 hrs 2.0 hrs

CASE {-HPT NOZZLE 4.5 hrs 3.0 hrs
S11 10 MM 1 1/4 HEX { L/E AND T/E
{-HPT BLADE L/E 4.5 hrs 3.0 hrs
{-HPT SHROUD 4.5 hrs 3.0 hrs
S12 10 MM 7/8 HEX {-COMBUSTOR 3.5 hrs 2.0 hrs
S13 10 MM 7/8 HEX {-HPT NOZZLE 4.5 hrs 3.0 hrs
S14 10 MM 7/8 HEX { L/E
S15 10 MM 7/8 HEX {-COMBUSTOR
S16 8 MM 7/8 HEX {-HPT BLADES T/E 4.5 hrs 3.0 hrs
{-STAGE 1 LPT 4.5 hrs 3.0 hrs
S17 8 MM 7/8 HEX { BLADES L/E
LPT CASE S18 10 MM 9/16 HEX STAGE 1 T/E 4.5 hrs 3.0 hrs
HOT AND NORMAL ENGINE BORESCOPE INSPECTION AND PORTS

EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE PORTS
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EFFECTIVITY
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BORESCOPE EQUIPMENT
Given an objective exercise, the student will identify:

.. the Rigid Borescope Set used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
.. the Flexible Borescope Set used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
.. the Core Engine Pneumatic Rotational Tool used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
.. the Core Engine Electronic Rotational Tool used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
Given an objective exercise, the student will select the purpose of:
.. the Rigid Borescope Set used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.B.a)
.. the Flexible Borescope Set used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.B.a)
.. the Core Engine Pneumatic Rotational Tool used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.B.a)
.. the Core Engine Electronic Rotational Tool used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.B.a)
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE EQUIPMENT
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March 98
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RIGID BORESCOPE SET
This is the CFM56-5B engine standard rigid borescope Each probe is used for a specific purpose, to look inside
equipment tool set used for borescope inspection : the engine to inspect engine hardware areas :
- the rigid borescope set with a light source - Probe 1 (black) : Magnification, close inspection,
detailed evaluation and confirmation of defects
The CFMI tool 856A1320P04 rigid borescope set (cannot be used in every hole due to its diameter).
and the light source 856A1322P02 are designed to meet - Probe 2 (yellow) : General inspection.
the CFMI specification M50TF1855. Optional equipment - Probe 3 (green) : Fore-oblique angle probe, platform
is available for cameras, computers, VCRS, and special inspection.
tools that attach to the borescope equipment. - Probe 4 ( blue ): Retro angle probe, blade tip
inspection.
Other borescope systems may be acceptable if they
meet the CFMI specification mentioned above.
Refer to the Non Destructive Test Manual and to the

CFMI specifications M50TF1855 for more information on
the required characteristics.
Note: The table on the page below describes the general

features of the 4 rigid borescope probes.
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE EQUIPMENT
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CTC-071-023-00
RIGID BORESCOPE SET
EFFECTIVITY
72-00-00
BORESCOPE EQUIPMENT
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March 98
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FLEXIBLE BORESCOPE SET
This is the CFM56-5B engine standard flexible The flexible probe is used for a specific purpose, the
borescope equipment tool used for borescope inspection inspection of the engine hot section or special
: inspections.
- flexible borescope kit with a light source and guide
tubes. Refer to the Non Destructive Test Manual for more
information.
The CFMI tool 856A1321 flexible borescope set and the
borescope guide tube 856A1310 are designed to be
used on the CFM56 engines and are designed to meet
the CFMI specification M50TF1855. Equivalent
borescope equipment can be used for borescope
inspection. Optional equipment is available for cameras,
computers, VCRS, and special tools that attach to the
borescope equipment. Other borescope systems may be
acceptable if they meet the CFMI specification mentioned
above.
Refer to the Non Destructive Test Manual and to the

CFMI specifications M50TF1855 for more information on
the required characteristics.
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EF G
CONTROL
TELEVISION ADAPTER
CAMERA ADAPTER
FLEXIBLE LIGHT AND
OPTICAL VIEWING CABLE
CONNECTOR
DISTAL LIGHT
FLEXIBLE LIGHT SOURCE CABLE
AND VIEWING LENS
STRAIGHTENING ROD
GUIDE TUBE
CTC-071-024-00
FLEXIBLE BORESCOPE SET
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EF G
CORE ENGINE PNEUMATIC ROTATION TOOL
Identification.
This is the CFM56-5B engine core pneumatic rotational

tool used for borescope inspection.
Purpose.
Several methods are used to rotate the core and the

purpose is to inspect all the rotor blades :
- Manual method. Insert a inch drive ratchet in the
handcranking pad. If you turn the drive CW, the
rotor turns CW ALF. To turn the N2 rotor, you can
turn it through the handcranking pad. Refer to the
AMM (72-63-01) to remove the handcranking pad
cover.
- Air driven motor. Install the pneumatic motor
assembly on the pad. The direction of rotation and
speed of the core engine rotor can be selected
through the hand or foot control device. Refer to
the NDT manual for more information on the
pneumatic motor assembly.
TIP:
The air supply source must be free of unwanted water or
other particles. So it is highly recommended to install a
filter upstream the pneumatic air drive. A device to add
lubricant in the air supply is also recommended.
EFFECTIVITY
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EF G
CAPTIVE
BOLT PROTRACTOR
CLAMP
A
CORE
ROTATION
DRIVE MOTOR
VIEW A
STARTER PAD
ACCESSORY
SHOP AIR SUPPLY
GEARBOX
CONNECTOR
HAND OPERATED CONTROL
(FOOT CONTROL OPTIONAL)
CTC-071-025-00
CORE ENGINE PNEUMATIC ROTATION TOOL
EFFECTIVITY
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EF G
CORE ENGINE ELECTRONIC ROTATIONAL TOOL
Identification.
This is the CFM56-5B engine core electronic rotational

tool used for borescope inspection.
Purpose.
Several methods are used to rotate the core and the

purpose is to inspect all the rotor blades :
- Manual method
- Electronic Turning Tool. Install the ETT motor
assembly on the pad. The direction of rotation and
speed of the core engine rotor can be selected on
the control box.
The ETT can control rotation and help to avoid overshoot

during inspection of the rotor blades. It also has an
automatic feature to count blades and you can flag
damage if found for a quick future reference. The
information can also be stored for the next inspection :
- Electronic Turnover Tool (ETT). Sweeney
P/N18946.
Install the electronic rotational tool by inserting the 3/4

inch square drive of the ETT adapter into the
core drive pad.
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ETT ADAPTER
(DEPENDS ON
ENGINE TYPE) ETT DRIVE
MOTOR
ETT POWER
UNIT
PROTRACTOR
3/4 INCH SQUARE DRIVE
ETT CONTROLLER
CFM56-5B
CTC-071-026-00 CORE ENGINE ELECTRONIC ROTATIONAL TOOL

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EFFECTIVITY
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EFG
Given an objective exercise the student will Identify:

... the two basic types of borescope inspections used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.A.a)
Given an objective exercise the student will select the purpose of:
... the two basic types of borescope inspections used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.B.a)
Given an objective exercise the student will select the functional description of:
... the two basic types of borescope inspections used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.D.a)
...selected elements of Fan and Booster Inspection (4.D.a)
...selected elements of High Pressure Compressor Inspection (4.D.a)
...selected elements of Combustion Chamber (SAC) Inspection (4.D.a)
...selected elements of HPT Nozzle Inspection (4.D.a)
...selected elements of HPT Rotor and HPT Shroud Inspection (4.D.a)
...selected elements of Low Pressure Turbine Inspection (4.D.a)
Given an objective exercise the student will select elements of the maintenance practices associated with:
...N1 Rotor indexing used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.E.a)
...N2 Rotor indexing used on the CFM56-5B engine (4.E.a)
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SCHEDULED / UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
The Borescope Inspection (BSI) is a part of the On Functional Description (4.D.a)

Condition Maintenance Program. Scheduled
A scheduled inspection is performed on specific areas of
Identification (4.A.a) the engine to assess its condition. Inspect these areas
These are the 2 basic types of borescope inspections. through the borescope ports. During this inspection, look
- Scheduled inspection for defects which may be found in these areas.
Inspect the fan blades, OGVs, and the BSI ports
S1,S4, S9, S13, S14, S15, S16. If no defects are found, the engine is serviceable.
- Unscheduled inspection If defects are found refer to the AMM to find out if the
Inspect the fan blades, OGVs, and all the BSI engine is serviceable, with or without cycle limitations.
ports, So through S20.
As a supplement you can refer to the Non Destructive
Purpose (4.B.a) Test Manual (NDTM), in the On Condition paragraph of
Scheduled each engine section, to get a list of the possible defects.
The purpose of the scheduled inspection is inspect for
defects inside the engine at regular time intervals.
- 5000 hours or
- 5000 cycles which ever comes first.
- combustor and HPT at 1600 cycles.
Unscheduled
The purpose of the unscheduled inspection is to find
defects inside the engine which is done at abnormal time
intervals or engine event.
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EFG
ON CONDITION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED
UNSCHEDULED
- HPC 5000 HRS/CYCLES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) (ABNORMAL OPERATIONS)
- COMBUSTOR AND HPT 1600 CYCLES
ENGINE CONDITION REVIEW
NO
DISPATCH ENGINE REMOVAL
YES
CYCLE LIMITED NO LIMITATIONS
CTC-071-027-00
SCHEDULED AND UNSCHEDULED INSPECTIONS
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EFG
SCHEDULED / UNSCHEDULED INSPECTIONS
Unscheduled Functional Description

If an engine experiences a problem, it may have to be During a Scheduled inspection, the inspection of the
inspected to reveal internal defects. engine through these following borescope inspection
ports is done.
As a supplement refer to the Non Destructive Test Manual - Fan blades (visual inspection),
(NDTM). The special inspection of the AMM, engine - S1 (first stage HPC),
section, will list the engine events and which inspection - S4 (Stg 2/3 HPC),
ports must be used by the inspector. - S9 (Stg 8/9 HPC),
- S13, S14, S15 (Combustion Chamber),
During an unscheduled inspection, all areas of the engine - S16 (HPT).
may be inspected.
During an unscheduled inspection, most the parts of the
engine maybe inspected, depending on the problem and
the defects discovered.
Follow the AMM for the special inspection procedures.
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EFG
VISUAL INSPECTION
FAN BLADES / OGV'S
S13 S16
S14
S15
ACTUATOR BALLSCREW
S1 S4 S9
SCHEDULED
UNSCHEDULED
S3 S5 S7 S9
S1 S2 S4 S6 S8
S10 S16
S11 S17 S19 VISUAL
S03 S05 S12 INSPECTION
FAN BLADES S18 S20
S13 STAGE 4 LPT
OGV'S S14 ROTOR
S15
CTC-071-028-00
SCHEDULED / UNSCHEDULED INSPECTIONS
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EFG
N1 ROTOR INDEXING
General
Setting a reference angular position to the rotor provides
an easy method to come back quickly and accurately to a
defect found earlier.
The following procedure enables the reference point for

the N1 rotor to be obtained. Refer to the AMM, 72.00.00,
for more information.
Maintenance Practice (4.E.a)

Align N1 fan blade leading edge with the T12
temperature sensor installed on the fan inlet cowl at the
11 Oclock position.
The N1 fan blade is easily identified; it faces a spherical

indent mark on the rear spinner cone.
Numbering fan blades is performed by turning the rotor in

the clockwise direction.
CAUTION: THE N1 ROTOR IS TURNED BY HAND.

USE CAUTION AND WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID
INJURY.
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EFG
FAN BLADE No 1
T12 SENSOR
CTC-071-029-00
N1 ROTOR INDEXING
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EFG
N2 ROTOR INDEXING
General 5. The next blade is blade N1. Position the

Setting a reference angular position to the rotor provides blade N1 leading edge in line with the leading
an easy method to come back quickly and accurately to a edge of the stage 4 stator vane looking aft through
defect found earlier. the borescope port.
6. Position the pointer on the protractor to the 0
The following procedure enables the reference point for alignment mark, or position the wrench to the top
the N2 rotor to be obtained. Refer to the AMM, 72.00.00, vertical position.
for more information.
The N2 rotor is now in the zero reference position.
Maintenance Practice (4.E.a)
1. Open the VSV system. (Refer to the AMM section
75-31-00.)
2. Insert borescope probe N3 (green) into
borescope port S4, and look toward the back of
the engine to the stage 4 compressor rotor
blade platform.
3. Rotate the core (manually or with a tool) until
the first blade locking lug appears in the field
of view. Compressor rotor blade rotation must be
in the CW direction viewed through the probe.
4. Continue core rotation until the second locking
lug appears. This lock is located 2 blades past the
first locking lug.
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EFG
CTC-071-030-00
N2 ROTOR INDEXING
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FAN AND BOOSTER INSPECTION
Functional Description (4.D.a)
Scheduled inspection
Visual inspection of the fan blades and OGVs are
performed on a regular basis. There is no borescope
inspection of the booster rotor during a scheduled
inspection.
Check the condition of the fan blades. These are typical

defects that may found on fan blades:
- Missing material, tip curl
- Nicks, dents, pits, and scratches usually due to
ingestion of small foreign objects such as sand,
stones, dust, tarmac, etc.
- Distortion, tip curl, cracks and deformation are
usually due to heavier foreign object damages
such as birds, ice, hail, tires, etc.
Note: If defects are found on the fan blades, or if the

engine experienced an abnormal operating problem, then
perform an unscheduled inspection.
Perform a visual inspection on the Outlet Guide Vanes

(OGVs) installed in the fan frame.
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EFG
MIDSPAN
SHROUD
FAN BLADE
NICK AND / OR DENT

NICK AND / OR DENT
TRAILING EDGE
LOCAL DISTORTION
LEADING EDGE
CTC-071-031-00
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EFG
Functional Description From the S03 port, the following components are visible:
- Rotor stage 3 trailing edge (T/E)
Unscheduled inspection - Rotor stage 4 leading edge (L/E)
If defects are found on the fan blades, or if the engine - 2 adjacent vanes of the stator stage 3
experienced an abnormal operating problem, then
perform an unscheduled inspection. Map the defects on the special reporting form located in
the NDT manual, or the BSI maintenance area of the
First, perform the zero index position procedure for the individual airlines.
N1 rotor.
Then, use probe N2 (yellow), installed on the long right

angle adapter, to reach the S03 port. The port is located
between 2 OGVs, approximately at the 3 Oclock
position. Insert the borescope into port So3 and
go through the 2 cases before reaching the rotor blade
area.
TIP:
Depending on the configuration of the long right angle
extension, there is the possibility of turning the probe to
change the direction of view and to adjust the focus
directly from the extension.
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EFG
FAN OUTLET GUIDE VANE
BORESCOPE
VIEW THROUGH
PORT S03 LONG RIGHT
ANGLE EXTENSION
FAN BLADE
2 3 4
5
CTC-071-032-00
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EFG
Functional Description
Unscheduled inspection
After inspection through port S03, continue inspection of
the booster through port S05.
Use probe N2 (yellow),installed on the long right angle

adapter, to reach the S05 port. The port is located
approximately at the 4 Oclock position. Insert the
borescope into port S05 and go through the 2 cases
before reaching the rotor blade area.
TIP:
Depending on the configuration of the long right angle
extension, there is the possibility of turning the probe to
change the direction of view and to adjust the focus
directly from the extension.
From the S05 port, the following components are visible:

- Rotor stage 5 trailing edge (T/E)
- 2 adjacent vanes of the stator stage 5
Map the defects on the special reporting form located in

the NDT manual, or the BSI maintenance area of the
individual airlines.
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EFG
BORESCOPE
VIEW THROUGH
PORT S05
LONG RIGHT
ANGLE EXTENSION
FAN BLADE
2 3 4
5
CTC-071-033-00
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EFG
Unscheduled inspection
Use rigid probe N2 (yellow), installed on the long right
angle adapter, to reach the front of the splitter fairing area.
From this position the following are visible.

- Vanes of the stator stage 1
- Rotor stage 2 leading edge (L/E) through the
stator stage 1
The fan blades, platforms and OGVs can be inspected

visually from the front of the engine, or inspected even
with the fan blades removed.
TIP:
Borescope equipment is not needed to inspect stator
stage 1 and stage 2 rotor blades if the fan blades are
removed (when fan blades have to be relubricated, for
example).
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EFG
BORESCOPE VIEW LONG RIGHT

THROUGH THE ANGLE EXTENSION
BOOSTER INLET
FAN BLADE
2 3 4
5
CTC-071-034-00
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EFG
Functional Description - Fan or Low Pressure Compressor stall (this may

occur during engine deceleration).
Typical defects - Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and suspected
Sometimes during the life of an engine, an assessment bird ingestion.
of the condition of the fan and booster rotor blades may - High level of vibration of the N1 rotor.
be required as part of the On condition Engine - N1 rotor overspeed.
Maintenance program. Whenever the fan and booster - Heavy landing (acceleration is above the
blades are inspected, the following defects should be threshold limit).
assessed against the Aircraft Maintenance Manual
serviceability limits.
- Cracks or tears,
- Nicks and scratches,
- Dents,
- Erosion,
- Tip curl,
- Pits,
- Distortion of leading and/or trailing edges,
- Missing material,
Fan and booster rotor damage may occur after the engine
experienced an abnormal problem The following list
provides the conditions where a complete borescope
inspection should be performed:
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EFG
WEAR
TIP EROSION
MISSING
LEADING CURL MATERIAL
EDGE
TRAILING LEADING
EDGE EDGE
DISTORTION
CRACK
NICK, TRAILING
DENT SCRATCH EDGE
CTC-071-035-00
BOOSTER BLADE TYPICAL DEFECTS
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EFG
Inspection Areas
On the booster blades, there are 3 areas which are
dimensionally defined by using letters.
- Section E: This section of the blade starts from the

top of the platform and extends toward the blade tip
for approximately 10 millimeters or 0.4 inch.
- Section G: This section of the blade starts from the tip
of the blade and extends toward the blade platform
for approximately 20 millimeters or 0.79 inch.
- Other Airfoil areas: This is the remaining area of the
blade that does not include areas E and G.
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EFG
TIP
0.79IN. G
(20MM)
LEADING
EDGE
TRAILING
EDGE OTHER
AIRFOIL
AREAS
E 0.4IN. (10MM)
PLATFORM
CTC-071-036-00
BOOSTER BLADE INSPECTION AREAS
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EFG
HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR INSPECTION
Functional Description (4.D.a) Thirdly go to port S9.

Use probe N3 (green) to perform inspection of the:
Scheduled Inspection - stage 9 rotor L/E platform area,
To inspect the HPC rotor blades, you may open the - stage 8 rotor T/E platform area.
Variable Stator Vanes to obtain a better view.
Use probe N4 (blue), to inspect the:
During a scheduled inspection, inspect the High Pressure - stage 9 rotor L/E blade tip area,
Compressor through ports S4, S1 and S9. - stage 8 rotor T/E blade tip area.
First, perform the zero index position procedure for the Map the defects on the special reporting form (Refer to
N1 rotor. Use rigid probe No 3 (green): the NDT Manual).
- stage 4 rotor L/E platform area,
- stage 3 rotor T/E platform area. Note: If defects are found during this inspection, a
complete HPC borescope inspection of all rotor stages
Then use probe N4 (blue) and inspect the: has to be performed.
- stage 4 rotor L/E blade tip area,
- stage 3 rotor T/E blade tip area. Tip:
To get a better evaluation of the defects, use probe N 1
Secondly, go through HPC port S1. (black) where possible.
Use probe N3 (green) to perform inspection of the:
- stage 1 rotor L/E platform area
After switching back to probe N4 (blue), inspect the:

- stage 1 rotor L/E blade tip area.
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EFG
OPEN VSV'S TO VIEW
S1
S9
S4
SCHEDULED INSPECTION
PROBE 2 (YELLOW): GENERAL VIEW
PROBE 3 (GREEN): PLATFORM AREA
PROBE 4 (BLUE): BLADE TIP
CTC-071-037-00
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EFG
Unscheduled Inspection
If defects are found during a scheduled inspection, or if
the engine experienced an abnormal operating problem,
then perform an unscheduled inspection. During an
unscheduled inspection, inspect the High Pressure
Compressor through all ports.
First, go through the HPC port S4.

Use rigid probe N3 (green) to index the N2 rotor.
Once the core rotor is indexed, perform inspection of the

stage 1 rotor, port S1. Use probe N 2 (yellow) for general
inspection of the rotor blades.
Defect assessment may require the use of probes N 3

(green) and N 4 (blue).
Use probe N3 to perform inspection of the L/E platform

area and probe N4 to inspect the L/E blade tip area.
Repeat the same method for ports S2 to S9.
Map the defects on the special reporting form (Refer to

NDT manual for the reporting maps).
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EFG
OPEN VSV'S TO VIEW
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
PROBE 2 (YELLOW): GENERAL VIEW
PROBE 3 (GREEN): PLATFORM AREA
PROBE 4 (BLUE): BLADE TIP
CTC-071-038-00
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EFG
Functional Description High Pressure Compressor (HPC) rotor blade damage

may occur after the engine experienced an abnormal
Typical Defects operating problem.The following list provides the
When the High pressure Compressor blades are conditions where a complete HPC borescope inspection
inspected, the following defects should be evaluated with should be performed:
the aircraft maintenance manual serviceability limits:
- HPC stall
- Cracks or tears, (this may occur during engine acceleration).
- Nicks and scratches, - Foreign Object Damage (FOD).
- dents, - High level of vibration of the N2 rotor.
- Erosion, - N2 rotor overspeed.
- Tip curl, - Heavy landing.
- Pits, - Oil fumes detected in cabin air.
- Distortion of leading and/or trailing edges,
- Missing material,
- Dirt buildup
- Shingling and/or distortion of blade platform.
- Cracks in blade locking lugs.
- Locking lugs missing or loose.
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EFG
LEADING WEAR
EDGE
STAGES 4 TO 9
DENT
DISTORTION
NICK
LOOSE
LOCKING
LUGS
EROSION
CRACK
FORWARD
CHIPPED, WORN
ANTI-EROSION
COATING (CONCAVE
STAGE 1 MISSING SIDE)
CORNER
LEADING
EDGE TIP CURL
LEADING
EDGE
SCRATCHES CRACK
TEAR
FOD STAGES 2 TO 9 SHINGLING
CTC-071-039-00
HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR INSPECTION - TYPICAL DEFECTS
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EFG
Inspection Areas The top area of the airfoil

On the High Pressure Compressor rotor blades there are This is the portion of the blade which starts from
specific inspection areas for each stage. the tip of the blade and which extends toward the
blade platform and wraps around L/E and T/L for
They are divided into 2 major groups: approximately 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
- Rotor blades Stages 1 to 4
- Rotor blades Stages 5 to 9 This area is divided in 2 different parts:
- the tip
Critical inspection areas are not dimensionally identical - area A
for each stage. On the blades, there are 3 particular areas
which are dimensionally defined: Other Sections
This area is the rest of the airfoil.
The lower area of the airfoil - For stages 1 to 4 this is the remaining section of the
This is the blade root radius area, plus the area blade.
which extends toward the blade tip and wraps - For stages 5 to 9 this is the section which wraps
around the L/E and the T/E for approximately 25% around L/E and T/E (area B).
of the height of the airfoil (L) and up to 0.10 (2.54)
width.
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EFG
TIP
ANY QUANTITY 0.10
0.30 0.10 OF DAMAGE (2.54)
(7.62) (2.54) IS PERMITTED
AIRFOIL
SEE C CENTER 0.20
0.30 SEE THE LIMITS
TIP PANEL (5.08)
(7.62) FOR MISSING TIP AREA A
CORNERS AND TIP CURL
SEE B
THAT EXTEND IN
THIS AREA
0.06
B (1.52)
L (STAGES 5-9) 0.10 (2.54) DEFINES
B CENTER PANEL
0.10
(STAGES 5-9)
(2.54) L B
25% OF L CHORD MISSING

PERCENT TIP CORNER
25% OF L 0.30
(7.62) TIP
(STAGES 5-9) CURL
PLATFORM SEE A
EXAMPLE DOVETAIL NICK

AIRFOIL ROOT
RADIUS AREA
NORMAL LEADING NICK

A EDGE CONTOUR DEPTH
AIRFOIL DENT
DENT DEFLECTION
FROM ORIGINAL
AIRFOIL ROOT
CONTOUR
RADIUS
DENT
DEPTH C
PLATFORM
CTC-071-040-00
HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR BLADE INSPECTION AREAS
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Functional Description (4.D.a) Note: if defects are found during this inspection, a
complete inspection of the combustion chamber is
Scheduled Inspection performed.
During a scheduled inspection of the (SAC) combustor,
inspect the combustion chamber through ports S13 and
S15. Unscheduled Inspection
If defects are found during a scheduled inspection, or if
Borescope inspection of the CFM56 combustion chamber the engine experienced a particular operating problem,
assembly may be accomplished using probes 1, 2, 3 and then an unscheduled inspection must be performed.
4.
During an unscheduled inspection, inspect the
Probe 2 (yellow) is recommended for general viewing of combustion chamber through ports S12, S13, S14 S15,
the combustion chamber, especially the dome area. plus igniter ports S10 and S11 and map the defects on
the special reporting form.
Probe 3 (green) is recommended for viewing
circumferentially around the combustion chamber and
the inner liner near the borescope ports.
Probe 4 (blue) is recommended for viewing the outer liner

around the borescope port.
Probe 1 (blue, hi-mag) is recommended for viewing the aft

end of the combustion chamber inner and outer liners and
for evaluating defects found when using probes 2, 3, or
4.
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RIGID BORESCOPE
S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S15
ANNULAR
COMBUSTION
CHAMBER
PROBE 1 (BLACK): AFT END OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER

PROBE 2 (YELLOW): GENERAL VIEW COMBUSTION CHAMBER, DOME AREA
PROBE 3 (GREEN): INNER LINER
PROBE 4 (BLUE): OUTER LINER
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EFG
Functional Description Inspect for defects in the 3 following areas:

- dome assembly
Typical Defects - outer liner
Whenever the combustion chamber is inspected, the - inner liner
following defects should be assessed with the aircraft
maintenance manual serviceability limits: Training Tip:
- Cracks or tears, Carbon deposits are often misinterpreted as defects
- Erosion, (holes or burn through, cracks, etc.). Use the high
- Distortion of internal parts, magnification probe, and higher light intensity to confirm
- Missing material, the type of defect.
- Dirtbuildup,
- Burn through holes, The aft panel of the inner liner is susceptible to distortion
- Flaking of Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC). and cracking. The first evidence of this is a discoloration
in a round spot approximately the size of the large dilution
Combustion chamber damage may occur after the hole, which is followed by distortion and cracking. This
engine experienced a particular operating problem. The usually occurs uniformly around the liner.
following list provides conditions where a complete
borescope inspection should be performed:
- Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and suspected bird
ingestion.
- An engine overtemperature occurred.
- Flame out, and/or visible engine fire (flame) during
engine start.
EFFECTIVITY
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DOME ASSEMBLY
TYPICAL SPECTACLE
RADIAL PLATE
TYPICAL CRACKS TYPICAL
CIRCUMFERENTIAL CONNECTED
CRACKS CRACKS
TYPICAL
RADIAL
CRACKS
TYPICAL
SLEEVE RADIAL
CRACKS TYPICAL
CIRCUMFERENTIAL
CRACKS
TYPICAL
MISSING MISSING MATERIAL
MATERIAL BETWEEN THE CRACKS
SPECTACLE
PLATE SLEEVE
DEFLECTOR
BURN
THROUGH
HOLE
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Typical Defects
(Continued)
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IGNITER
HOLE
EXAMPLE OF
A BURN
THROUGH
EXAMPLE OF HOLE
A CRACK AT THE
IGNITER HOLE
EXAMPLE OF
CRACKS
ACROSS
4 PANELS
EXAMPLE OF
3 CRACKS ACROSS
EXAMPLE
ONE PANEL
OF MISSING
OVERHANG
LINERS EXAMPLE OF AN AXIAL

DOME PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL CRACK CONNECTED TO
BAND 1 2 3 4 5 A CIRCUMFERENTIAL
CRACK
LINERS EXAMPLE OF BURN

THROUGH HOLE
EXAMPLE OF
CRACKS ACROSS
DILUTION 3 PANELS
HOLES
EXAMPLE OF
CRACKS ACROSS
MORE THAN 3
PANELS
DOME PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL
BAND 1 2 3 4
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HPT NOZZLE INSPECTION
Scheduled Inspection - Rigid Probe Unscheduled Inspection - Rigid Probe

During a scheduled inspection, inspect HPT nozzles If defects are found during a scheduled inspection, or if
through ports S13 and S15. This inspection is normally the engine experienced an abnormal operating problem,
carried out in conjunction with the combustion chamber then perform an unscheduled inspection.
inspection.
For the HPT nozzles, use ports S12, S13, S14 and S15
Use probe N 1 (black, high magnification) to inspect the plus igniters ports S10 and S11.
HPT nozzle segments. The high intensity light source is
used to accurately inspect the HPT nozzles. Use probe N1 (black, high magnification) to inspect the
Insert the probe into the borescope ports and inspect the HPT nozzle segments concave sides and leading edges.
leading edges of the nozzle segments.
Note: If defects are found, a complete inspection of the

combustion chamber and the nozzles has to be
performed.
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FUEL
NOZZLE
BORESCOPE PORTS:
- S13, S15 (SCHEDULED)
- S10, S11, S12, S14 OUTER PLATFORM
VANE AIRFOIL A
INNER PLATFORM
RIGID
BORESCOPE
PROBE 1
CONCAVE SIDE
VIEW A
NOSE
HOLES
OUTER PLATFORM
VANE TRAILING
VANE LEADING EDGE EDGE
NOTE:
NUMBER OF VANES: 42.
(21 SEGMENTS OF 2 VANES EACH.) COOLING SLOTS
GILL
INNER PLATFORM
HOLES
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Functional Description Carefully push the flexible probe into the guide tube to
inspect the next HPT nozzle segment.
Unscheduled Inspection - Flexible probe
Use the flexible probe with a guide tube to inspect the Insert the guide tube in another borescope port and
HPT nozzle segments on the convex sides, the trailing repeat the previous steps. Map the defects on the special
edges and the platforms. reporting form.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO INSERT THE Tip:

BORESCOPE BETWEEN BLADES WHILE ROTATING It is more convenient to use the left borescope port (S12)
THE ROTOR. THIS ACTION WILL RESULT IN BREAKAGE to inspect the bottom left hand side of the engine, and port
OF THE BORESCOPE PROBE AND MAY REQUIRE (S14), to inspect the nozzle right hand side.
DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE TO REMOVE THE
BROKEN PIECE.
Insert the guide tube 856A1310 (blue) or 856A1351 (red),

and position it between two nozzle vanes.
Carefully insert the flexible probe into the guide tube and
monitor the probe insertion in between the nozzle vanes.
Inspect the convex side and trailing edge.
Then inspect the inner and outer platforms by turning the

flexible probe inside the guide tube.
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EFG
COMBUSTOR CASE HPT SHROUD
IGNITER PLUG PORT
GUIDE TUBE
FOR FLEXIBLE
BORESCOPE
ROLL FEED FLEX

PROBE IN THIS
DIRECTION
ONLY
HPTN TRAILING HPTN INNER HPTN UPPER

EDGE INSPECTION PLATFORM INSPECTION PLATFORM INSPECTION
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HPT NOZZLE INSPECTION - FLEXIBLE PROBE
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Functional Description - Missing thermal barrier coating,

- Erosion,
Typical Defects - Bulked or bowed trailing edges,
Whenever the High Pressure Turbine nozzle is inspected, - Spalled areas,
the following defects should be assessed with the AMM - Craze cracks, and metal splatter,
serviceability limits: - Missing material,
- Dirty airfoils.
- Discoloration (anywhere)
- Leading edge damage for Abnormal Engine Events
cracks HPT nozzle damage may occur after the engine
burns and/or bulges experienced an abnormal operating problem. The
blocked cooling air passages following list provides the conditions where a complete
- Concave and convex surfaces borescope inspection should be performed:
cracks
- Trailing edge damage - Overtemperature,
bulking and/or bowing - Engine stalls,
cracks - EGT trend step increase.
- Other airfoil areas
cracks
nicks, scores, scratches, or dents
- Inner and outer platforms
burns
cracks
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EFG
TRAILING EDGE
CORNER PIECE MISSING
OUTER
PLATFORM
AIRFOIL
TRAILING
EDGE
TRAILING EDGE CRACK

WITH BURNT / MISSING LEADING EDGE
MATERIAL BURNT / MISSING
MATERIAL
TRAILING EDGE
AXIAL CRACK
AIRFOIL
LEADING INNER
EDGE PLATFORM
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EFG
HPT ROTOR BLADES AND HPT SHROUD
INSPECTION
Scheduled Inspection - Rigid Probe

During a scheduled inspection, inspect the HPT rotor
blade T/E through ports S16 and S17and the rear portion
of the HPT shroud.
First, go through the HPC port S4 and use probe N3

(green) to perform the N2 rotor zero index position
procedure.
Once the core rotor is indexed, inspect the HPT blade

T/E, tips, concave and convex sides through the S16 and
S17 ports.
Use probes 2, 3 and 4. Probe N2 (yellow) is used for

general inspection. Probes N3 (green) and N4 (blue)
are used to carry out a detailed inspection of the platform
and tip areas.
If defects are found, an inspection of the L/E has to be

performed.
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EFG
RIGID BORESCOPE
S16, S17
HPT SHROUD
HPT BLADES
PROBE 1 (BLACK): DEFECT ASSESSMENT
PROBE 2 (YELLOW): GENERAL INSPECTION
PROBE 3 (GREEN): PLATFORM INSPECTION
PROBE 4 (BLUE): TIP INSPECTION
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EFG
INSPECTION
Functional Description Carefully insert the flexible probe into the guide tube and
monitor the probe insertion in between the nozzle vanes.
Unscheduled Inspection - Flexible Probe Guide the tip of the flexible probe between the nozzle
If defects are found during a scheduled inspection, or if vanes by using the tip deflection control and position it to
the engine experienced an abnormal operating problem, see the L/E of the HPT blades.
then perform an unscheduled inspection.
Perform the inspection of the blades (rotate the core),
First, go through the HPC port S4 and use the rigid probe then the inspection of the HPT shroud segments
N3 (green) to perform the N2 rotor zero index position
procedure. CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO INSERT THE
BORESCOPE BETWEEN BLADES WHILE ROTATING
If not already done, look through the S16 and S17 ports. THE ROTOR. THIS ACTION WILL RESULT IN BREAKAGE
Use probes 2, 3 and 4 and inspect platform and tip areas. OF THE BORESCOPE PROBE AND MAY REQUIRE
DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE TO REMOVE THE
During an unscheduled inspection, inspect the HPT BROKEN PIECE.
blade L/E and the forward part of the HPT shroud.
You use the flexible probe with the guide tube. Map the defects on the special reporting form.
Insert the guide tube 856A1310 or 856A1351 through the
S10 or S11 ports, and position it between two nozzle
vanes.
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EFG
S16, S17
COMBUSTION CASE
IGNITER
PLUG PORT
RIGID
BORESCOPE
GUIDE TUBE
FOR FLEXIBLE
BORESCOPE
HPT BLADES
T/E SCHEDULED INSPECTION: HPT SHROUD
PROBE 2 : GENERAL INSPECTION
PROBE 3 : PLATFORM INSPECTION
PROBE 4 : TIP INSPECTION
PROBE 1 : DEFECT ASSESSMENT DO NOT ROTATE N2 !
HPTR L/E MAGNIFIED VIEW WIDE ANGLE OF VIEW MAGNIFIED VIEW

MULTI-PASS INSPECTION SINGLE PASS CONCAVE AIRFOIL HPTR TIP MAGNIFIED VIEW
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HPT ROTOR BLADES AND HPT SHROUD INSPECTION - FLEXIBLE PROBE
EFFECTIVITY
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EFG
INSPECTION
Functional Description Abnormal Engine Events

HPT blade damage may occur after the engine
Typical Defects experienced an abnormal operating problem. The
Whenever borescope inspections of the HPT section are following list provides the conditions where a complete
required, the following defects may be observed and borescope inspection should be performed:
should be assessed with the serviceability limits in the
AMM. - Core stall (N2)
- Overtemperature
These are typical defects to look for: - Metal in the tailpipe
- Trailing edge - N2 overspeed, abnormal core vibrations, hard
cracks. landing.
- Tip area
cracks,
bent, curled, or missing pieces,
tip trailing edge wear.
- Blade platform
nicks and dents,
cracks.
- Concave and convex airfoil surfaces
cracks,
distortion,
burning.
- Cooling holes
cracks,
plugging.
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EFG
PLUGGED HOLES
WORN TIP
MISSING
MATERIAL
RADIAL BLADE TIP
BURN
CRACK WEAR
THROUGH
HOLE
REMAINING SLOT
NICKS
DISCOLORATION ,
OVERHEATING
MISSING
MATERIAL
T/E
L/E CRACK CRACK
CRACK BETWEEN
HOLES
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HPT ROTOR BLADE INSPECTION - TYPICAL DEFECTS
EFFECTIVITY
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EFG
INSPECTION
HPT Rotor Blade Inspection Areas

On the High Pressure Turbine rotor blade, specific areas
of inspection are defined.
These are:
-Area C: All around the blade, extending from the
first T/E slot just above the root fillet, toward the tip
of the blade, up to the sixth T/E slot.
-Area B: All around the blade, extending from the

seventh T/E slot, toward the tip of the blade, up to
the twelfth T/E slot.
-Area A: All around the blade, extending from the

thirteenth T/E slot, up to the tip film holes.
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EFG
TIP
AREA AREA A T/E
(ALL
AIR
AROUND)
SLOTS
AREA B
(ALL
CAVITY 2 AROUND)
T/E SLOTS 7
THROUGH 12
ROW 1
AREA C
ROOT (ALL 1st 6 T/E
ROW 2 FILLET AROUND) SLOTS
ROW 3
ROW 4 CONVEX SIDE
LEADING
EDGE AREA
ROW 5
ROW 6
ROW 7
0.50
CONCAVE SIDE
TRAILING
ROW 8 EDGE AREA
NOTES:
1. ROW 1, 6-8 (GILL COOLING HOLES)
2. ROW 2-5 (NOSE COOLING HOLES)
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HPT ROTOR BLADE - INSPECTION AREAS
EFFECTIVITY
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EFG
LOW PRESSURE TURBINE INSPECTION
Functional Description (4.D.a) Abnormal Engine Events

LPT rotor blade damage may occur after the engine
Typical Defects experienced an abnormal operating condition The
Whenever the blades are inspected, the following defects following list provides the conditions where a complete
should be assessed against the Aircraft Maintenance LPT borescope inspection should be performed:
Manual serviceability limits:
- Engine stall (This may occur during engine
- Cracks in the airfoil surface, platform, or tip shroud. acceleration HPC or deceleration LPC).
- Convex and/or concave surfaces nicks and dents. - Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and suspected bird
- Leading edge distortion due to overtemperature. ingestion.
- Large dent, or pieces of metal missing. - High level of vibration on the N1 rotor.
- Metallization of the leading edges and/or concave - N1 rotor overspeed.
surface. (Gold coloration). - Engine overtemperature.
- Gaps in the tip shroud interlocks. - When flames are seen out of nozzle during start
- Shingled or unlatched tip shroud. procedure.
- Circumferential wear.
- Seal teeth wear.
- Flaking on the hardened seal teeth.
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EFG
CRACK IN
SHROUD
WEAR
LEADING
EDGE TRAILING
LEADING EDGE
EDGE TRAILING
EDGE
NICK
DENT
MISSING
MATERIAL
DISTORTION
GOLD MELTED
COLORATION AREA
OVERTEMPERATURE
CRACK
CRACK IN
PLATFORM
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EFG
The LPT rotor blades (all stages) are long span blades. To
inspect the total length, and airfoil surface, it is necessary
to use the following method:
- Perform the N1 rotor zero index procedure.

- To inspect the leading edge and concave side of the
LPT blades, turn the rotor in the normal direction of
rotation ( CW aft looking forward ).
-To inspect the trailing edge and the convex side of
the LPT blades, turn the rotor in the opposite
direction of rotation ( CCW aft looking forward ).
-The LPT rotor blades are inspected starting at the
blade platform, turning the rotor one revolution, then,
pulling the probe back to the next inspection area.
Repeat this operation until the entire blade is inspected.
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MOVING THE PROBE IN AND OUT ALLOWS

FULL VIEWING OF THE COMPONENTS
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Scheduled Inspection
An evaluation of the condition of the LPT blades may be
required as part of the On condition Engine Maintenance
program.
Inspection of the leading edges and the concave sides of

the stage 1 LPT blades may be performed during the
inspection of the HPT blade trailing edges.
Borescope plugs S16, S17, are removed and an initial

overall inspection, using the yellow probe may be
performed to evaluate the blade condition.
Use probes 2 , 3 and 4 (yellow, green and blue) to inspect
the blade roots and tips of the blades.
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EFG
S16, S17
SCHEDULED INSPECTION
PROBE 1 (BLACK): DEFECT ASSESSMENT
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EFG
Unscheduled Inspections
When inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine section is
required, check the condition of all the LPT stages.
Remove the borescope plug S18 and inspect the trailing

edge of the first stage rotor blades. Use probes N2,3 and
4. To get a better evaluation of the defects, you may use
probe N 1 (black) where possible. This port is also used
to carry out the inspection of stage 2 LPT blade leading
edges.
Repeat the same operation for borescope ports S19 and

S20.
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EFG
S16, S17
S18
PROBE 1 (BLACK): DEFECT ASSESSMENT S19
S20
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LOW PRESSURE TURBINE UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
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EFG
Typical Defects
For inspection of stage 4 turbine blades, in addition to the
regular defects described, the following defects can also
be found:
- No more axial preload on the tip shroud assembly.
- Tip shroud interlock wear.
- Wear on the lateral faces of the tip shroud.
- Tip shroud not flush.
- Peeling airfoil surfaces and leading and trailing
edges.
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EFG
SEE
A
CLEARANCE
TIP SHROUD
A INTERLOCK WEAR
SEE D
TIP SHROUD INTERLOCK GAPS
SEE C
NOT ALIGNED
NO CLEARANCE
UNLATCHED
TIP SHROUDS OR OUT OF FLUSH
UNLATCHED SHINGLED TIP SHROUDS
INTERLOCKS TIP SHROUDS
OR SHINGLED
B C
SEE B INTERLOCKS
CLEARANCE AT MATE LATERAL FACES WEAR
FACE
A A B B
INTERLOCK WEAR AT A 45 DEG. ANGLE
CLEARANCE
A-A
A-A B-B A
SHINGLING
A
OUT OF
FLUSH
OFFSET D
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Inspection Areas
On the LPT blades, there are 2 specific areas which are
dimensionally defined through section letters:
- Area E (tip of the blade):
Portion of the blade airfoil starting from the bottom of
the tip shroud extending toward the blade
platform for approximately, 10 millimeters or 0.4
inch for stage 1, and 5 millimeters or 0.2 inch
for stage 3.
- Area E (bottom of the blade):
Portion of the blade airfoil starting from the top of the
blade platform and extending toward the
blade tip for approximately, 10 millimeters or 0.4
inch for stage 1, and 12 millimeters or 0.47
inch for stages 2, 3 and 4.
- Other Sections:
This is the remaining section of the blade which is all
L/E and T/E not including sections E.
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SEAL TEETH
SEAL TEETH AREA E

,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,
SEAL TEETH AREA E ,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,
SEAL TEETH
LEADING
EDGE
LEADING
EDGE
LEADING
,,,,,,,,, EDGE
,,,,,,,,,
AREA E ,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,

TRAILING
LEADING EDGE
EDGE
,,,,,,,,,,,,
AREA E AREA E AREA E ,,,,,,,,,, AREA E ,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4
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EFFECTIVITY
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TRAINING MANUAL

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72-00-00 Engine inspection areas and components 1 to 26

ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

1 mile= 1.609 km 1 lb. = 0.454 kg

1 foot = 0.3048 m or 30.48 cm 1 psi. = 6.890 kPa or 6.89 10-2 bar

Given an objective exercise, the student will identify;

The following are the inspection areas borescoped by the

The purpose of the CFM56-5B borescope inspection of

The high bypass, dual rotor, axial flow turbofan engine

The fan and booster components compress the air that is

ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR ROTOR

INLET VSV VSV VSV HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC

HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC HPC

AXIAL SLOTS CIRCUMFERENTIAL SLOTS

The following selected areas of the HPC are inspected by

The CFM56-5B has a single annular combustor with 20

FUEL NOZZLES HPT NOZZLE

The following are the inspection areas of the SAC

The outer liner accommodates 2 ferrules for the igniters

The following are the combustion chamber inspection

A thermal barrier coating (TBC) is applied on the

The following are the inspection areas for the combustion

The outer liner has 5 panels:

The inner liner has 4 panels:

Numerous film cooling holes are under the overhang

TBC ON ALL SURFACES

CTC-071-008-00 COMBUSTION CHAMBER (SAC) INSPECTION AREAS

The following are the inspection areas for the HPT

The HPT nozzle assembly consists of 21 nozzle

Each vane has numerous cooling holes, gill holes,

The LPT nozzle stage 1 is housed within the combustion

The following are inspection areas of the LPT rotor blades

LPT ROTOR BLADE

LPT NOZZLE STAGE 1

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Given an objective exercise, the student will identify;

There are 22 borescope inspection ports located around

The purpose of these BSI ports is to inspect the

They allow inspection of the rotating parts without engine

These are the borescope inspection ports on the left side

These are the borescope inspection ports on the right

- S03 (no plug installed here)

S18 THROUGH S20

6 O'CLOCK BORESCOPE S1 THROUGH S9 S0 BORESCOPE PORT

S03 is located aft of the fan blades in the secondary air

S05 is located just in front of the VBV area, near the 4

S7, S8, S9 BORESCOPE S6 S5 S4 S3S2 S1 S1 TO S6

Refer to the AMM 72-00-00 for more information on this

7/16 INCH 12 POINT

The combustor borescope ports are located around the

The purpose of the 6 borescope ports is for the

CAUTION : DO NOT MIX THESE PLUGS WITH THE

FWD AFT LOOKING

IGNITER (S10, S11)

Borescope ports S16 and S17 have a cap with an

CAUTION : DO NOT MIX THESE PLUGS WITH THE

S10 S11 S10

The LPT Stage 1 Nozzle borescope ports are located

Borescope S16 and S17 have a cap with a hexagonal

CAUTION: DO NOT MIX SHORT AND LONG PLUGS