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TASK 72-50-23-300-071 Low Pressure (LP) Turbine Outer Static Seals - Replace The Honeycomb Seal Segment, Repair-071 (VRS4573)
Material of Component
PART IDENT | IAE SYMBOL | MATERIAL |
|---|---|---|
Stage 7 shroud seal segment | - | Hastelloy X |
Honeycomb seal segment | - | Hastelloy X |
General
Price and availability - none
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt grinder | LOCAL | Belt grinder | ||
| Grinding Machine | 0AM53 | Grinding Machine | ||
| IAE 3M14218 Grinding/turning fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14218 | 1 off | |
| IAE 3M14219 Spot welding fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14219 | 1 off | |
| IAE 3M14220 Cross slide table | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14220 | 1 off | |
| IAE 3M14221 Electrode guide | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14221 | 1 off | |
| IAE 3M14222 Electrode holder | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14222 | 1 off | |
| IAE 3M14223 Universal joint electrode | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14223 | 1 off | |
| Spot welding machine | LOCAL | Spot welding machine | ||
| Turning lathe | LOCAL | Turning lathe |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 02-144 BONDING AGENT | LOCAL | CoMat 02-144 | ||
| CoMat 03-148 BRAZING FILLER POWDER | LOCAL | CoMat 03-148 | ||
| CoMat 03-227 WHITE STOP OFF | D3309 | CoMat 03-227 | ||
| CoMat 03-249 BRAZING FILLER MATERIAL,Ni-BASE | LOCAL | CoMat 03-249 | ||
| CoMat 03-469 HONEYCOMB, NICKEL ANDCOBALT ALLOYS | LOCAL | CoMat 03-469 |
Spares
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL SEGMENT - HONEYCOMB | 0AM53 | 3A3107 | 1 | FIG/ITEM - 01-026 |
Safety Requirements
NONEProcedure
Refer to Figure.
Use IAE 3M14218 Grinding/turning fixture 1 off and Turning lathe or Grinding Machine.
Keep material removal to a minimum.
Remove the damaged honeycomb seal segment fully.
Remaining braze thickness not more than 0.005 in. (0.127 mm) is permitted.
Machine off the worn honeycomb seal segment.
Use cold work.
Bend the shroud seal segment back to shape if required.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-320-001 Machine the Damaged Honeycomb Seal Segment
Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.
Aqueous cleaning.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-110-001 Clean the Stage 7 Shroud Seal Segment
Refer to SPM TASK 70-23-02-230-501. Refer to Task TASK 72-50-23-200-001-B00 (Inspection - 01) for acceptable limits.
Do the test for cracks.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-230-028Examine the Stage 7 Shroud Seal Segment for Cracks
Replacement honeycomb is supplied longer than necessary.
Use Belt grinder.
Cut the honeycomb seal segment to length.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-310-001 Prepare the Honeycomb Seal Segment for Brazing
Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.
Use clean gloves when you touch the clean parts.
Aqueous cleaning.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-110-002 Clean the New Honeycomb Seal Segment and the Stage 7 Shroud Seal Segment
NOTE
If CoMat 03-249 BRAZING FILLER MATERIAL,Ni-BASE is used, do not perform Step and Step. If CoMat 03-148 BRAZING FILLER POWDER is used, do not perform Step.Use IAE 3M14220 Cross slide table 1off and Spot welding machine.
Install the cross slide table onto the spot welding machine.
Use IAE 3M14222 Electrode holder 1 off.
Install the electrode holder onto the spot welding machine.
Use IAE 3M14223 Universal joint electrode 1 off. Make sure that the electrode insert with the mark "OUTER" (part of the electrode swivel) is installed.
Install the electrode swivel onto the electrode holder.
Use IAE 3M14221 Electrode guide 1 off.
Install the electrode guide onto the cross slide table.
Use IAE 3M14219 Spot welding fixture 1 off.
Install the spot welding fixture onto the electrode guide.
Align the honeycomb seal segment.
Put the honeycomb seal segment onto the shroud seal segment.
Use CoMat 03-148 BRAZING FILLER POWDER. Make sure that the brazing filler powder is applied equally around the honeycomb seal segment.
Apply brazing filler powder to the honeycomb seal segment.
Apply white stop off around the edges of the shroud seal segment.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-07-310-501. Use process 2.
Vacuum braze.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-310-002 Braze in the New Honeycomb Seal Segment
Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.
Aqueous cleaning.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-110-003 Clean the Stage 7 Shroud Seal Segment
Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-07-310-501.
Do the gravity leak test.
No unbrazed honeycomb cells around the edges of the honeycomb segment are permitted.
The minimum space between the unbonded areas of more than 0.063 sq. in. (40.65 sq-mm) should be 1.000 in (25.40 mm).
The honeycomb wall thickness must not be increased by more than 0.001 in. (0.025 mm) in the area above the braze fillet.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-07-310-501 except the following limits:
Acceptance limits.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-210-001 Examine the Brazed Honeycomb Seal Segment
Use IAE 3M14218 Grinding/turning fixture 1 off and grinding machine.
Grind the honeycomb seal segment.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-07-310-501.
Deburr the honeycomb seal segment.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-320-002 Machine the Honeycomb Seal Segment
Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.
Aqueous cleaning.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-110-004 Clean the Stage 7 Shroud Seal Segment
Examine dimensionally.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-31-07-310-501.
Examine visually.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-220-001 Do the Post Repair Inspection
Refer to SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
Electrolytically etch or vibropeen VRS4573 adjacent to the part number.
SUBTASK 72-50-23-350-001 Make a Mark to Identify the Repair
Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions
Repair Details and Dimensions

Repair Details and Dimensions

Figure: Local manufacture honeycomb seal segment of the stage 7 shroud seal segment
Local manufacture honeycomb seal segment of the stage 7 shroud seal segment

