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TASK 72-50-32-300-070 LPT Stage 4 Blade - Weld Build Up Repair The Knife Edge Seals , Repair-070 (VRS4519)
General
Price and availability - none
The practices and processes referred to in the procedure by the TASK number are in the SPM.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
If repair of pre-twist is also required, then do VRS4305 TASK 72-50-32-300-046 (REPAIR-046) first, before start of this repair.
Do not repair turbine blades that have cracks extending into the outer shroud.
Before repair, write down the turbine blade part number and serial number.
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External grinding machine | LOCAL | External grinding machine | ||
| Tridimensional measuring unit | LOCAL | Tridimensional measuring unit | ||
| DELETED | 0AM53 | DELETED | ||
| IAE 3M14412 Welding fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14412 | 1 | |
| IAE 3M14524 Grinding mounting block | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14524 | ||
| IAE 3M14468 Grinding fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14468 | ||
| IAE 2M14193 Inspection mounting block | 0AM53 | IAE 2M14193 | ||
| IAE 3M14466 Welding mounting block | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14466 |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 03-287 WELDING FILLER WIRE | LOCAL | CoMat 03-287 | ||
| CoMat 05-029 CAST STEEL SHOT, S110 | LOCAL | CoMat 05-029 | ||
| CoMat 05-030 CAST STEEL SHOT DELETED | 0AM53 | CoMat 05-030 | ||
| CoMat 05-031 CAST STEEL SHOT DELETED | 0AM53 | CoMat 05-031 | ||
| CoMat 05-075 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | IE241 | CoMat 05-075 | ||
| CoMat 05-138 SHOT, CAST STEEL, S110 | 11851 | CoMat 05-138 | ||
| CoMat 05-177 CUT WIRE SHOT,CW-14 | LOCAL | CoMat 05-177 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure
Refer to Figure.
Use IAE 3M14524 Grinding mounting block 1 off, IAE 3M14468 Grinding fixture 1 off, and External grinding machine.
Keep material removal to a minimum.
Grind the knife edge seals.
Remove coating from the knife edge weld area for a minimum distance of 0.040 in. (1.00 mm) all around.
Use CoMat 05-075 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE or similar.
Remove the aluminide coating locally.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-324-059 Machine the Knife Edge Seals
Refer to Figure.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-220-441 Examine the Machined Areas
Use IAE 3M14466 Welding mounting block 1 off and IAE 3M14412 Welding fixture 1 off.
Make sure that there is sufficient material to do last machining.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-31-13-310-501.
Decrease temperature of the turbine blade to reduce heat affected zone to a minimum.
Gas tungsten arc weld build-up seal fins.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-310-085 Weld Build-Up Repair the Knife Edge Seals
Do the stress-relief after all weld operations.
This SUBTASK is optional if aluminide coating will be completely removed and re-applied per VRS4296 TASK 72-50-32-300-043 (REPAIR-043) after weld repair.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-37-10-370-501, Stress-Relief Cycle 5.
Stress-relieve the turbine blade.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-370-099 Heat Treatment after Weld Repair
NOTE
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-04-230-501.
Repair cracks in knife edge welds if they do not extend into the outer shroud.
Do the test for cracks.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-230-188 Examine the Welded Areas for Cracks
Refer to Figure and Fig 72-32-50-990-303-002.
Use IAE 3M14524 Grinding mounting block 1 off, IAE 3M14468 Grinding fixture 1 off, and External grinding machine.
Grind the welded areas.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-324-060 Machine the Welded Areas
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
Use high sensitivity level.
Repair cracks in knife edge welds.
For limits refer to VRS4301 TASK 72-50-32-300-062 (REPAIR-062).
Do the test for cracks.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-230-189 Examine the Machined Areas for Cracks
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-38-13-380-501. Use CoMat 05-029 CAST STEEL SHOT, S110 or CoMat 05-030 CAST STEEL SHOT DELETED or CoMat 05-031 CAST STEEL SHOT DELETED or CoMat 05-138 SHOT, CAST STEEL, S110 or CoMat 05-177 CUT WIRE SHOT,CW-14 to an intensity of 6A.
Shotpeen blade root flanks plus corner radii to end faces.
Shotpeening is permitted in area A2.
Shotpeen area A1.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-380-089 Shotpeen the Surface A1 of the Stage 4 Turbine Blade
If you cannot read any of these, make new marks.
Use the roll stamp method.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
Examine the markings of part number and serial number.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-220-442 Examine the Stage 4 Turbine Blade Markings
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
Vibropeen VRS4519 adjacent to the part number.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-380-090 Make a Mark to Identify the Repair
Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions
Repair Details and Dimensions

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions
Repair Details and Dimensions

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions
Repair Details and Dimensions

Figure: Repair Details and Dimensions
Repair Details and Dimensions

