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TASK 72-41-15-300-021 HPC Stage 4 Rotor Blade - Vibro Polish To Restore The Surface Finish, Repair-021 (VRS6066)
Effectivity
FIG/ITEM | PART NO. | ASSEMBLY |
01-500 | 6A3333 | A |
01-500 | 6A3635 | A |
01-500 | 6A3939 | A |
Deleted | Deleted | Deleted |
01-500 | 6A7635 | A |
01-500 | 6A8738 | B |
General
This TASK gives the procedure to vibro-polish the HPC Stage 4 Rotor Blades.
The blades must have been repaired, where necessary, and inspected before vibro-polishing.
The blades can only have this repair completed on them three times.
The practices and processes referred to in the procedure by the TASK/SUBTASK number are in the SPM.
Price and Availability
Refer to International Aero Engines.
Related Repairs
HPC Blades - Restore Stage 3 to 5 Anti-Fret Treatment, refer to Repair, VRS6486 TASK 72-41-15-300-046 (REPAIR-046).
NOTE
NOTE
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
| Action/Condition | Data Module/Technical Publication |
|---|---|
| Make sure that all cleaning and inspection procedures are done before this repair. | |
| All other repairs must be completed before you apply VRS6066. | |
| Restore the airfoil surface finish before you apply VRS6066. Refer to repair VRS6150 (REPAIR-040). | TASK 72-41-15-300-040 |
Support Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAE 3R18548 Mask | 0AM53 | IAE 3R18548 | 1 |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 05-093 SUPERFINISHING MEDIA, CERAMIC, ANGLE CUT TRIANGLE | IAE56 | CoMat 05-093 | ||
| CoMat 05-095 LIQUID COMPOUND (VIBROPOLISHING FINISHING FLUID) | IE230 | CoMat 05-095 | ||
| CoMat 05-181 VIBRO POLISHING MEDIA, CERAMIC PIN | LOCAL | CoMat 05-181 | ||
| CoMat 05-182 VIBRO POLISHING COMPOUND, LIQUID | IAE56 | CoMat 05-182 | ||
| CoMat 05-183 VIBRO POLISHING PASTE | IAE56 | CoMat 05-183 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure
Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-25-380-501 and/or use IAE 3R18548 Mask.
Apply a mask or maskants to the blade root.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-350-064 Apply the Mask to the Stage 4 Rotor Blade
Refer to Figure.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-25-380-501.
The surface finish is to be 16 microinches (0.40 micrometers) maximum on a minimum of 70 percent of the surface area.
On the remainder of the blade, the surface finish is to be between 16 microinches (0.40 micrometers) and 32 microinches (0.80 micrometers).
Do not have more than five blades for one cubic foot of the superpolishing media.
Option 3: Method Two consumables.
Use one of the following options to get the surface finish limits. The dimension of the superfinishing media is to be 10 mm x 10 mm maximum.
Polish the surfaces in the area specified AB.
Vibro-polish the blade airfoil and adjacent annulus surfaces.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-380-063-A00 Vibro-Polish the Stage 4 Rotor Blade Airfoil, Assembly A
Refer to Figure.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-25-380-501.
A maximum of 10 microinches (0.25 micrometers) surface finish is permitted on blade airfoil and fillet surfaces.
On the remainder of the blade, the maximum surface finish is to be 16 microinches (0.40 micrometers).
Do not have more than five blades for one cubic foot of the superpolishing media.
Option 3: Method Two consumables.
Use one of the following options to get the surface finish limits. The dimension of the superfinishing media is to be 10 mm x 10 mm maximum.
Polish the surfaces in the area specified AB.
Vibro-polish the blade airfoil and adjacent annulus surfaces.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-380-063-B00 Vibro-Polish the Stage 4 Rotor Blade Airfoil, Assembly B
Remove the mask or maskants.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-350-139 Remove the Mask from the Stage 4 Rotor Blade
Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.
Clean by aqueous degreasing.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-110-200 Clean the Stage 4 Rotor Blade
Refer to Figure.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-25-380-501.
Surface finish must obey the limits of Step.
Record each application of vibro-polishing during procedure of VRS6066.
Repair can be applied again, only if the repair identification symbol suffix number will not be more than /2 after the initial application. Each application must be recorded.
If the surface finish is not in the specified limits, do the repair from Step again.
If the surface finish is in the specified limits, continue with the repair.
Examine the surface finish on the each side of the airfoil and the adjacent surfaces in the area specified AB.
Examine the surface finish of the blade.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-220-172-A00 Examine the Stage 4 Rotor Blade Surface Finish, Assembly A
Refer to Figure.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-25-380-501.
Surface finish must obey the limits of Step.
Record each application of vibro-polishing during procedure of VRS6066.
Repair can be applied again, only if the repair identification symbol suffix number will not be more than /2 after the initial application. Each application must be recorded.
If the surface finish is not in the specified limits, do the repair from Step again.
If the surface finish is in the specified limits, continue with the repair.
Examine the surface finish on the each side of the airfoil and the adjacent surfaces in the area specified AB.
Examine the surface finish of the blade.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-220-172-B00 Examine the Stage 4 Rotor Blade Surface Finish, Assembly B
Refer to SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
If the blade is already identified with the repair identification symbol, only the suffix number is to be updated.
If this is the first application of VRS6066, mark the repair identification symbol, a 1 in a triangle, on the indicated surface adjacent to the part number adjacent to the part number.
If this is the second application of VRS6066, mark /1 adjacent to the repair identification symbol.
If this is the third application of VRS6066, mark /2 adjacent to the repair identification symbol.
Mark the repair identification symbol and the applicable suffix numbers at the indicated location on blade, use vibration peen method.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-350-065 Identify the Repair
Refer to Repair, VRS6486 TASK 72-41-15-300-046 (REPAIR-046).
Apply the dry film lubricant to the dovetail root for the applicable part numbers.
SUBTASK 72-41-15-380-141 Apply the Dry Film Lubricant
Figure: Repair Details And Dimensions - Assembly A
Repair Details And Dimensions - Assembly A

Figure: Repair Details And Dimensions - Assembly B
Repair Details And Dimensions - Assembly B

