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TASK 72-42-00-040-001 Diffuser And Combustion Group - Disassemble The Diffuser And Combustion Group, Disassembly-001
General
Fig./item number in parentheses in the procedure agree with those used in the IPC. Only the primary Fig./item numbers are used. For the Service Bulletin alpha variants refer to the IPC.
Remove and discard the lockwire before parts are disconnected or removed.
Discard all rubber seal rings, gaskets, cotter pins and seal washers removed in this procedure.
Refer to TASK 72-42-00-990-501 (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION) for a sectional view of the diffuser case assembly.
NOTE
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAE 1P16004 Handling bracket | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16004 | 2 | |
| IAE 1P16005 Build stand | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16005 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P16044 Lift fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16044 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P16102 Lift sling | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16102 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P16103 Alignment fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16103 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P16107 cover | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16107 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P16139 Wrench | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16139 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P16173 Lift sling | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16173 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P17000 Protective cover | 0AM53 | IAE 1P17000 | 1 | |
| IAE 1R18500 Extractor | 0AM53 | IAE 1R18500 | 1 | |
| IAE 1R18824 Extractor | 0AM53 | IAE 1R18824 | 1 | |
| IAE 1P16108 cover | 0AM53 | IAE 1P16108 |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
NONESpares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-058 Remove the P3/T3 Sensor from the Diffuser Case Boss
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WARNING
DO NOT LET FUEL STAY ON YOUR SKIN. FUEL WHICH DRAINS FROM THE FUEL MANIFOLD CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR SKIN.Disconnect the tube nuts from the fuel distribution valve. Use the IAE 1P16139 Wrench 1 off.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-059 Remove the Fuel Distribution Valve and Bracket
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-061 Remove the Fuel Nozzles
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NOTE
If you did not remove the lockwire from the adapter when you removed the adjacent fuel nozzle, remove it now.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-062 Remove the Igniter Plugs
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Put IAE 1R18500 Extractor 1 off in to position.
Remove the OGV case.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-053-A00 V2500-A1: Remove the Stage 12 Stator (Pre SBE 72-0143)
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Put IAE 1R18500 Extractor 1 off in to position.
Remove the OGV case.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-053-B00 V2500-A1: Remove the Stage 12 Stator (SBE 72-0143 and Pre SBE 72-0221)
SBE 72-0143: Heatshield not required
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Put IAE 1R18500 Extractor 1 off into position.
Remove the OGV case.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-053-C00 V2500-A1: Remove the Stage 12 Stator (SBE 72-0221)
SBE 72-0221: Introduce a new diffuser case
Refer to Figure.
Put IAE 1R18824 Extractor 1 off into position.
Remove the OGV case.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-053-D00 V2500-A5: Remove the Stage 12 Stator
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-055-A00 V2500-A1: Remove the Heatshields from the Tubes in the No. 4 Bearing Compartment (Pre SBE 72-0004, SBE 72-0087 and Pre SBE 72-0120)
SBE 72-0087: No. 4 bearing oil scavenge tube with heatshields.
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-055-B00 V2500-A1: Remove the Heatshields from the Tubes in the No. 4 Bearing Compartment (SBE 72-0004 and SBE 72-0120)
SBE 72-0004: No. 4 bearing oil scavenge tube without heatshields.
SBE 72-0120: New No. 4 bearing oil scavenge tube and gasket.
Refer to Figure.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-055-C00 V2500-A5: Remove the Heatshields from the Tubes in the No. 4 Bearing Compartment
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-056 Disconnect the Tubes from the No. 4 Bearing Front Compartment
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Turn the positioning rods of the IAE 1P16103 Alignment fixture 1 off in to the fixture plate.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-063 Install the Alignment Fixture
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Install the IAE 1P16102 Lift sling 1 off on a hoist.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-064 Remove the Doweled End Bolts that Hold the Combustion Chamber in the Diffuser Case
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-052 Remove the Outer Combustion Chamber
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-065 Remove the Connector and Cap from the Diffuser Case
Refer to Figure.
Remove the lockwire from the bolts.
Remove the bolts and the washers from the Diffuser Case.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-077 Remove the Four Bolts and Washers from the Diffuser Case
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-066-A00 V2500-A1: Remove the Five Plugs and Gaskets from the Diffuser Case (Pre SBE 72-0221)
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-066-B00 V2500-A1: Remove the Six Plugs and Gaskets from the Diffuser Case (SBE 72-0221)
SBE 72-0221: Introduce a new diffuser case
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-066-C00 V2500-A5: Remove the Six Plugs and Gaskets from the Diffuser Case
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Install the IAE 1P17000 Protective cover 1 off onto the No. 4 bearing face seal.
Install the IAE 1P16044 Lift fixture 1 off to the No. 4 bearing front compartment.
Remove the IAE 1P16108 cover 1 off from the No. 4 bearing front compartment.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-067 Remove the No. 4 Bearing Front Compartment from the Diffuser Case
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-068 Remove the Thrust Balance Vent Tubes
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-069 Remove the Transfer Tubes and Adapters
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-070 Remove the No. 4 Bearing Outer Cooling Tubes
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-071 Remove the No. 4 Bearing Inner Cooling Tube and Sealing Sleeves
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-072-A00 Remove the Turbine Cooling Air Duct Sensing Tube (Pre SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221)
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-072-B00 Remove the Turbine Cooling Air Duct Sensing Tube (SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221)
SBE 72-0016: New No. 4 bearing and airframe manifold assembly
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-073-A00 V2500-A1: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold (Pre SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221)
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-073-B00 V2500-A1: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold (Pre SBE 72-0016, SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221)
SBE 72-0166: Remove the stage 1 HP turbine cooling air tubes
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-073-C00 V2500-A1: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold (SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221)
SBE 72-0016: New No. 4 bearing and airframe manifold assembly
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-073-D00 V2500-A1: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold (SBE 72-0016, SBE 72-0166 and SBE 72-0221)
SBE 72-0016: New No. 4 bearing and airframe manifold assembly
SBE 72-0166: Remove the stage 1 HP turbine cooling air tubes
SBE 72-0221: Introduce a new diffuser case
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-073-E00 V2500-A5: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold (Pre SBE 72-0166)
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-073-F00 V2500-A5: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold (SBE 72-0166)
SBE 72-0166: Remove the stage 1 HP turbine cooling air tubes
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SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-074 Remove the No. 4 Bearing Scavenge Tube
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Attach the IAE 1P16173 Lift sling 1 off to the rear flange of the diffuser case.
SUBTASK 72-42-00-040-075 Remove the Diffuser Case from the Build Stand and Put it on a Pallet
Figure: Remove the P3/T3 Sensor
Remove the P3/T3 Sensor

Figure: Remove the Fuel Distribution Valve
Remove the Fuel Distribution Valve

Figure: Remove the Fuel Nozzle Supply Manifolds
Remove the Fuel Nozzle Supply Manifolds

Figure: Remove the Fuel Nozzles
Remove the Fuel Nozzles

Figure: Remove the Igniter Plugs
Remove the Igniter Plugs

Figure: Remove the Doweled End Bolts
Remove the Doweled End Bolts

Figure: Remove the Outer Combustion Chamber
Remove the Outer Combustion Chamber

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Remove the Nut Connector, Plug and Gaskets
Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Remove the Nut Connector, Plug and Gaskets

Figure: Install the Four Bolts and Washers into Diffuser Case Assembly
Install the Four Bolts and Washers into Diffuser Case Assembly

Figure: SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and V2500-A5: Remove the Nut Connector, Plug and Gasket
SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and V2500-A5: Remove the Nut Connector, Plug and Gasket

Figure: Remove the Heatshields from the No. 4 Bearing Scavenge and Pressure Tubes
Remove the Heatshields from the No. 4 Bearing Scavenge and Pressure Tubes

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Disconnect the No. 4 Bearing Pressure and Scavenge Tubes
Sheet 1

Figure: SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and V2500-A5: Disconnect the No. 4 Bearing Pressure and Scavenge Tubes
Sheet 2

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Install the IAE 1P16103 alignment fixture
Sheet 1

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and V2500-A5: Install the IAE 1P16103 Alignment Fixture
Sheet 2

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Front Compartment
Sheet 1

Figure: SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and V2500-A5: Remove the No. 4 Bearing front Compartment
Sheet 2

Figure: Remove the Transfer Tubes and Adapters
Remove the Transfer Tubes and Adapters

Figure: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Outer Cooling Tube
Remove the No. 4 Bearing Outer Cooling Tube

Figure: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Inner Cooling Tube and Sealing Sleeves
Remove the No. 4 Bearing Inner Cooling Tube and Sealing Sleeves

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Remove the Turbine Cooling Duct Air Sensing Tube and the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold
Pre SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Remove the Turbine Cooling Duct Air Sensing Tube and the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold

Figure: SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and Pre SBE 72-0166 V2500-A5: Remove the Turbine Cooling Duct Air Sensing Tube and the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold
SBE 72-0016, Pre SBE 72-0166 and Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and Pre SBE 72-0166 V2500-A5: Remove the Turbine Cooling Duct Air Sensing Tube and the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0016 and Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and SBE 72-0166: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold
Pre SBE 72-0016 and Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and SBE 72-0166: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold

Figure: SBE 72-0016 72-0166, and 72-0221 V2500-A1 and SBE 72-0166 V2500-A5: Remove the Turbine Cooling Duct Air Sensing Tube and the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold
SBE 72-0016 72-0166, and 72-0221 V2500-A1 and SBE 72-0166 V2500-A5: Remove the Turbine Cooling Duct Air Sensing Tube and the No. 4 Bearing Airframe Manifold

Figure: Remove the No. 4 Bearing Scavenge Tube
Remove the No. 4 Bearing Scavenge Tube

Figure: Remove the Diffuser Case From the Build Stand
Remove the Diffuser Case From the Build Stand

Figure: Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Remove the Outlet Guide Vane (OGV), the Static Seal Assembly and the Heatshield
Pre SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1: Remove the Outlet Guide Vane (OGV), the Static Seal Assembly and the Heatshield

Figure: SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and V2500-A5: Remove the Outlet Guide Vane (OGV) and the Static Seal Assembly
SBE 72-0221 V2500-A1 and V2500-A5: Remove the Outlet Guide Vane (OGV) and the Static Seal Assembly

