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Common Information
TASK 72-31-11-300-031 LPC Fan Blade - Repair The Dovetail, Repair-031 (VRS1066)
Effectivity
FIG/ITEM | PART NO. | |
|---|---|---|
01-300 | 6A3494 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A3971 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A5485 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A4700 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A6519 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A6521 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A7403 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A7613 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7614 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7649 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7650 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7651 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7652 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7653 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7654 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7655 | Assembly B |
01-300 | 6A7656 | Assembly A |
01-300 | 6A7658 | Assembly B |
Material of component
PART IDENT | SYMBOL | MATERIAL |
|---|---|---|
LP Compressor rotor blades | TFH | Titanium 6 percent Aluminum 4 percent Vanadium alloy |
General
Price and availability - Refer to IAE.
The practices and processes referred to in the procedure by the TASK numbers are in the SPM.
Related repairs:
LP Compressor Blades and Fillers - Shotpeen root of blade to restore fatigue strength, refer to TASK 72-31-11-300-024 (VRS1723).
LP Compressor Blades and Fillers - Replace the Metco 58NS coating on the dovetail root flanks, refer to TASK 72-31-11-300-032 (VRS1067).
LP Compressor Blades and Fillers - Repair the Airfoil Surface Finish by Glass/Ceramic Bead Peening, refer to TASK 72-31-11-300-024 (VRS1724).
NOTE
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portablegrinding equipment | LOCAL | Portable grinding equipment | ||
| Vibrating marking pencil | LOCAL | Vibrating marking pencil |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 05-075 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | IE241 | CoMat 05-075 | ||
| CoMat 05-076 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | K3895 | CoMat 05-076 | ||
| CoMat 05-077 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | K6835 | CoMat 05-077 | ||
| CoMat 06-018 FLUORESCENT PENETRANT (POST-EMULSIFIED HIGH SENSITIVITY) | 37676 | CoMat 06-018 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Procedure
Refer to VRS1067 TASK 72-31-11-300-032 (REPAIR-032).
NOTE
This Step is required if damages at location 2 and/or 3 need to be repaired.Remove the coating from the blade dovetail root flanks.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-113 Remove the Metco 58 Coating from the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly, Assembly B

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENTS, SILICON CARBIDE TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.
CAUTION
ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.
CAUTION
THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS WILL HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE COMPONENT SHOWS DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION. IF THIS DISCOLORATION OCCURS THE BLADE MUST BE REJECTED.Refer to Figure.
The width of the repaired area is to be 20 times the depth.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth out the defect.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Remove the nicks, scores, scratches, dents or galling.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth the surface.
Surface finish of the repair must be the same as the adjacent area.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Make smooth and/or hand polish the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-096 Remove the Damage from the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly Dovetail End Faces at Location 1, Assembly A and Assembly B

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENTS. SILICON CARBIDE TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.
CAUTION
ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.
CAUTION
THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS WILL HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE COMPONENT SHOWS DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION. IF THIS DISCOLORATION OCCURS THE BLADE MUST BE REJECTED.Refer to Figure.
Use light pressure to prevent any risk of over heating the material.
The width of the repaired area is to be 10 times the depth.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth out the defect.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Remove the nicks, scores, scratches, dents or galling.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth the surface.
Surface finish of the repair must be the same as the adjacent area.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Make smooth and/or hand polish the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-098 Remove the Damage from the LPC rotor Blade Assembly Lower Corner at Location 2, Assembly A and Assembly B

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENTS. SILICON CARBIDE TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.
CAUTION
ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.
CAUTION
THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS WILL HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE COMPONENT SHOWS DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION. IF THIS DISCOLORATION OCCURS THE BLADE MUST BE REJECTED.Refer to Figure.
Use light pressure to prevent any risk of over heating the material.
The width of the repaired area is to be 10 times the depth.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth out the defect.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Remove the nicks, scores, scratches, dents or galling.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth the surface.
Surface finish of the repair must be the same as the adjacent area.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Make smooth and/or hand polish the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-121 Remove the Damage from the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly Lower Corner at Location 3, Assembly A and Assembly B

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENTS. SILICON CARBIDE TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.
CAUTION
ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.
CAUTION
THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS WILL HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE COMPONENT SHOWS DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION. IF THIS DISCOLORATION OCCURS THE BLADE MUST BE REJECTED.Refer to Figure.
Use light pressure to prevent any risk of over heating the material.
The width of the repaired area is to be 20 times the depth.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth out the defect.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Remove the nicks, scores, scratched or dents.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth the surface.
Surface finish of the repair must be the same as the adjacent area.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Make smooth and/or hand polish the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-122 Remove the Damage from the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly Dovetail Bottom Face at Location 4, Assembly A and Assembly B

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENTS. SILICON CARBIDE TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.
CAUTION
ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.
CAUTION
THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS WILL HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE COMPONENT SHOWS DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION. IF THIS DISCOLORATION OCCURS THE BLADE MUST BE REJECTED.Refer to Figure.
Use light pressure to prevent any risk of overheating the material.
The width of the repaired area is to be 20 times the depth.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth out the defect.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Remove the nicks, scores, scratches, dents or galling.
Remove the minimum amount of material to smooth the surface.
Surface finish of the repair must be the same as the adjacent area.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Make smooth and/or hand polish the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-115 Remove the Damage from the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly Dovetail Side Face at Location 5, Assembly A and Assembly B
Refer to TASK 72-31-11-200-000 (INSPECTION-000).
Do a visual examination of the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-220-136 Examine the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly, Assembly A and Assembly B
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
Use CoMat 06-018 FLUORESCENT PENETRANT (POST-EMULSIFIED HIGH SENSITIVITY) and fluorescent penetrant inspection equipment.
Cracks are not permitted.
Do a local fluorescent penetrant crack test of the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-230-073 Examine the LPC rotor Blade Assembly for Cracks, Assembly A and Assembly B
Refer to VRS1723 TASK 72-31-11-300-024 (REPAIR-024).
NOTE
Shotpeen is required if damages at Location 2 and Location 5 have been repaired.Shotpeen the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-380-058 Shotpeen the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly at Location 2 and Location 5, Assembly A and Assembly B
Refer to VRS1724 TASK 72-31-11-300-026 (REPAIR-026).
NOTE
Glass/ceramic bead peen is required if damages at location 3 have been repaired.Glass/ceramic bead peen the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-123 Glass/Ceramic Bead Peen the Damage at Location 3 from the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly, Assembly A and Assembly B
Refer to VRS1067 TASK 72-31-11-300-032 (REPAIR-032).
NOTE
This SUBTASK is necessary if the Metco 58 coating has been removes in accordance with Para. 4. Step.Re-apply the Metco 58 coating to the dovetail root flanks.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-380-061 Re-apply the Metco 58 Coating to the LPC Rotor Blade Assembly, Assembly B
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501, SUBTASK 70-09-00-400-001.
Make a mark VRS1066, adjacent to the part number.
SUBTASK 72-31-11-350-097 Identify the Repair
Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions
Repair Details and Dimensions

