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TASK 72-41-31-300-029 HPC Front Cases - Weld Repair Damage To The Stage 3, 4, 5, And 6 Rotor Path Ring Slots, Repair-029 (VRS6661)
Material of component
The HP Compressor Front Case is made from titanium alloy.
General
This repair must only be done when the instruction to do so is given in 72-41-31, Inspection-XXX.
The practices and processes referred to in the procedure by the TASK/SUBTASK numbers are in the SPM.
Price and availability - Refer to International Aero Engines
Related repairs - none
NOTE
NOTE
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Cleaning Equipment | LOCAL | |||
| Penetrant Crack Test Equipment | LOCAL | |||
| Standard Workshop Equipment | LOCAL | |||
| Welding equipment | LOCAL | |||
| Workshop inspection equipment | LOCAL | |||
| Vibrating Marking Pencil | LOCAL |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 03-195 WELDING WIRE TITANIUM | LOCAL | CoMat 03-195 | ||
| CoMat 06-064 FLUORESCENT PENETRANT (WATER WASHABLE MEDIUM SENSITIVITY) | X222X | CoMat 06-064 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - YOU MUST USE SILICON CARBIDE TYPE ABRASIVE WHEELS, STONES AND PAPERS TO DRESS, BLEND AND POLISH THIS COMPONENT.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - DO NOT USE FORCE WITH MECHANICAL CUTTERS OR THE MATERIAL WILL BECOME TOO HOT.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - MAXIMUM SPEED FOR MECHANICAL TOOLS MUST NOT EXCEED 1000 REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - YOU MUST MAKE SURE THAT WHEN YOU REMOVE MATERIAL, BLEND AND POLISH, TO MAKE SMOOTH, THAT NO SPARKS ARE PRODUCED. MASK ADJACENT AREAS OF THE COMPONENT.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - IF THE MATERIAL SHOWS A CHANGE IN COLOR, TO DARKER THAN A LIGHT STRAW COLOR, THE COMPONENT IS TO BE REJECTED.Refer to the SPM TASK 70-35-03-300-501.
The maximum depth BD after dressing must not be more than 0.080 in. (2.03 mm).
Use standard workshop equipment.
Remove damage as necessary by dressing.
SUBTASK 72-41-31-350-103 Dress to Remove Damage from HP Compressor Slot Faces, Assembly A, Assembly B, Assembly C and Stage 6 Rotor Path Ring Groove (Assembly A only)
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-31-02-310-501-016 and SPM TASK 70-31-02-310-501-001.
Use CoMat 03-195 WELDING WIRE TITANIUM welding filler wire with argon arc welding equipment.
Apply sufficient weld to allow slot dimensions to be recreated.
Weld build-up the dressed area(s).
SUBTASK 72-41-31-310-003 Weld the HPC Front Case Slot Faces Assembly A, Assembly B, Assembly C and Stage 6 Rotor Path Groove (Assembly A only)
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-31-02-310-501-001, SUBTASK 70-31-02-220-001.
If the weld bead shows a change in color to a darker than light straw color the component is to be rejected.
Do a visual inspection of the welded area(s).
SUBTASK 72-41-31-220-243 Visually Examine

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - YOU MUST USE SILICON CARBIDE TYPE ABRASIVE WHEELS, STONES AND PAPERS TO DRESS, BLEND AND POLISH THIS COMPONENT.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - DO NOT USE FORCE WITH MECHANICAL CUTTERS OR THE MATERIAL WILL BECOME TOO HOT.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - MAXIMUM SPEED FOR MECHANICAL TOOLS MUST NOT EXCEED 1000 REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - YOU MUST MAKE SURE THAT WHEN YOU REMOVE MATERIAL, BLEND AND POLISH, TO MAKE SMOOTH, THAT NO SPARKS ARE PRODUCED. MASK ADJACENT AREAS OF THE COMPONENT.
CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENT - IF THE MATERIAL SHOWS A CHANGE IN COLOR, TO DARKER THAN A LIGHT STRAW COLOR, THE COMPONENT IS TO BE REJECTED.
SUBTASK 72-41-31-350-104 Reproduce Welded Area(s) Assembly A, Assembly B and Assembly C
Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A

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

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly C
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly C

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A, Assembly B and Assembly C
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A, Assembly B and Assembly C

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A, Assembly B and Assembly C
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A, Assembly B and Assembly C

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A and Assembly B
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A and Assembly B

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A and Assembly B
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly A and Assembly B

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly B and Assembly C
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly B and Assembly C

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly B and Assembly C
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly B and Assembly C

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly B and Assembly C
Repair Details and Dimensions - Assembly B and Assembly C

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

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

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

