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TASK 72-32-91-300-001 LPC Inlet Guide Vane (Stator) - Repair Surface Damage, Repair-001 (VRS1435)
General
Price and availability - none
The practices and processes referred to in the procedure by the TASK numbers are in the SPM.
NOTE
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection Equipment | LOCAL | Fluorescent penetrant inspection equipment | ||
| Magnifying glass, 10x | LOCAL | Magnifying glass, 10x |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 05-019 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | LOCAL | CoMat 05-019 | ||
| CoMat 05-020 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | LOCAL | CoMat 05-020 | ||
| CoMat 05-021 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | 44197 | CoMat 05-021 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT. SILICON CARBON TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT. ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT. THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS WILL HAVE OCCURRED IF THE COMPONENT SHOWS A DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION.Scallop, make smooth and/or hand polish to remove nicks and scratches.
Remove the minimum amount of material necessary to make the correct radius.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
Use CoMat 05-019 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE, CoMat 05-020 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE and CoMat 05-021 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE.
Hand polish the vane leading and/or trailing edge radius and the vane profile to make a smooth shape.
SUBTASK 72-32-91-350-051 Remove the Damage from the Inlet Guide Vane Assembly
Use a Magnifying glass, 10x.
Refer to TASK 72-32-91-200-000 (INSPECTION-000).
Visually examine the repaired area for nicks and scratches.
Do a visual and dimensional examination of the vane.
SUBTASK 72-32-91-220-051 Examine the LPC Inlet Guide Vane Assembly
Make sure there are no cracks in the repaired area.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
Do a fluorescent penetrant examination of the repaired area.
SUBTASK 72-32-91-230-051 Examine the LPC Inlet Guide Vane Assembly for Cracks
Figure: Inlet guide vane assembly
Inlet guide vane assembly

Figure: Inlet guide vane assembly
Inlet guide vane assembly

