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TASK 72-41-23-300-028 HPC Rear Outer Case - Cooling Ports 17, 18, 19, And 20 Crack Blend Or Weld Repair, Repair-028 (VRS9537)
General
This repair must only be done when the instruction to do is given in 72-41-23, Inspection/Check.
This TASK gives the procedure to repair cracks on the HP compressor rear outer case by blending or weld.
Make sure that all the necessary cleaning and inspection procedures are done before this repair.
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
NONEConsumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 03-181 WELDING WIRE 12% Cr. STEEL | LOCAL | CoMat 03-181 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure
Refer to Figure.
If post blend requirements for BLEND ONLY are met, continue to Step.
If the requirements for BLEND ONLY are not met, and the requirements for WELD REPAIR are met, continue to Step.
If the requirements for WELD REPAIR are not met, reject.
Blend the repair area/areas at the affected cooling ports (17, 18, 19, and 20) to completely remove the crack indications per SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501. Refer to Figure for post-blend dimensions.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-320-001 Blend the Repair Area/Areas
Remove the surface protection. Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-05-300-503.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-330-003 Remove the Surface Protection
Remove insert from bolt hole adjacent to the blend area.
Refer to Repair, VRS6306 TASK 72-41-23-300-019 (REPAIR-019).
SUBTASK 72-41-23-350-144 Remove Insert from Bolt Hole Adjacent to the Blend Area
Clean the repair area per SPM TASK 70-11-26-300-503.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-110-107 Clean the Repair Area
Use medium sensitivity water washable penetrant.
No indications or cracks are permitted.
Do a local fluorescent penetrant inspection of the blended area per SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-230-252 Do a Local Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Prepare the repair area/areas for weld. Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-02-310-501-001.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-340-058 Prepare the Repair Area/Areas
Clean the repair area/areas per SPM TASK 70-11-26-300-503.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-110-108 Clean the Repair Area/Areas
Refer to Figure.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-02-310-501-001 and SPM TASK 70-31-02-310-501-008.
Use chills and locally manufactured fixtures to minimize distortion.
Use CoMat 03-181 WELDING WIRE 12% Cr. STEEL and apply sufficient weld to allow for final blending.
Weld build up the repair area/areas by TIG welding.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-310-001 Weld Build Up the Repair Area/Areas
Increase to a temperature of 1130 deg F (610 deg C) and hold for 60 minutes. Cool down to room temperature in air or argon environment.
Locally heat treat the repair area/areas. Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-02-310-501-004 and SPM TASK 70-37-00-370-501.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-370-001 Locally Heat Treat the Repair Area/Areas
Refer to Figure.
Ensure the weld is finished smooth to the adjacent undamaged parent material. No mismatch is allowed.
Finish blend the welded area.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-320-002 Finish Blend the Welded Area
Do a hardness check on the surfaces adjacent to the welded area/areas. Hardness must be 321 - 352 HB (334 to 366 HV) or equivalent.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-220-222 Do a Hardness Check on the Surfaces
Clean the repair area/areas per SPM TASK 70-11-26-300-503.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-110-109 Clean the Repair Area/Areas
Use medium sensitivity water washable penetrant.
No indications or cracks are permitted.
Do a fluorescent penetrant inspection of the repaired area/areas per SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-230-253 Do a Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Refer to Figure.
Do a visual and dimensional inspection of the repair area/areas.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-220-223 Do a Visual and Dimensional Inspection
If removed, re-install the inserts removed during Step. Refer to Repair, VRS6306 TASK 72-41-23-300-019 (REPAIR-019).
SUBTASK 72-41-23-350-145 If Removed, Re-Install the Inserts
Use the vibration peen method.
Permanently mark the part with VRS9537 adjacent to the assembly part number. Refer to SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
SUBTASK 72-41-23-350-146 Mark the Part
Figure: Repair Details And Dimensions
Repair Details And Dimensions

Requirements After Job Completion
Follow-On Conditions
| Action/Condition | Data Module/Technical Publication |
|---|---|
| Re-apply surface protection. | TASK 72-41-23-300-003 |
