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(PT6A-114, PT6A-114A, PT6A-116, PT6A-135, PT6A-135A) REMOVE Temporary Revision 72-13 and INSERT Temporary Revision 72-15 facing page 617, Chapter 72-00-00 ENGINE - INSPECTION PURPOSE: D. The purpose of this temporary revision is to add a note for inspection requirement of Post-SB1669 CT blades and to include CT blade platform corrosion inspection.

Inspection (1) Combustion Chamber Liner Assembly CAUTION: MAKE SURE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 60C (140F). (a) Remove fuel manifold adapter as necessary (Ref. 73-10-05). (b) Fasten holding xture (PWC34913) to Flange C, insert berscope into fuel manifold adapter port, fasten eyepiece to xture, and connect light source. (c) Inspect combustion chamber liner. (d) Remove berscope, light source, and holding xture. (e) Install fuel manifold adapter (Ref. 73-10-05). (2) CT Stator Assembly (a) Install guide tube (Ref. Para. C. step (4)). (b) Fasten holding xture (PWC34913) to Flange C, install borescope, and attach light source (Ref. Fig. 601). CAUTION: MAKE SURE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 60C (140F). (c) Insert berscope into guide tube. NOTE: The side viewing adapter will add to inspection capability (Ref. Para. C. step (4)).

(d) Examine CT stator assembly. (e) Remove light source, borescope and holding xture. (f) (3) Remove guide tube (Ref. Para.C. step (4)).

CT blades and shroud segments (a) Install guide tube (Ref. Para. C. step (4)).

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(b) Fasten holding xture (PWC34913) to Flange C (Ref. Fig. 601). (c) Install borescope on holding xture and connect light source. CAUTION: MAKE SURE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 60C (140F). (d) Insert berscope into guide tube while looking through eyepiece. Stop inserting when distal tip reaches end of guide tube. NOTE: Make sure distal tip actuating lever is in neutral position when installing/removing berscope.

(e) Remove starter-generator (Ref. Aircraft Maintenance Manual). NOTE: For PT6A-114/114A Engines: An alternative way to rotate the compressor is to pull on the standby alternator drive belt. Removal of the starter-generator and use of wrench (PWC34941) is not required in this case.

(f)

Install wrench (PWC34941) on AGB splined gearshaft.

(g) Loosen knurled knob on holding xture. CAUTION: MAKE SURE DISTAL TIP IS NOT BETWEEN CT BLADES BEFORE TURNING COMPRESSOR. (h) Examine CT blades and shroud segments while a second operator, using the wrench, rotates compressor. (i) (j) Retract berscope into guide tube. Remove berscope from guide tube.

(k) Remove borescope and holding xture. (l) Remove guide tube (Ref. Para. C. step (4)).

(m) Insert berscope through the exhaust duct port. NOTE: 1. It is not necessary to inspect Post-SB1669 compressor turbine blades for trailing edge cracks through the exhaust duct port. However, the Post-SB1669 compressor turbine blades that are continuously operated through salt-laden environments need to be inspected for platform sulphidation. NOTE: 2. Regular borescope inspections of the turbine blades help the operator to make sure if the wash/rinse schedule is sufficient to prevent corrosion. Operators experience can necessitate a more aggressive wash schedule for optimal performance and reduced maintenance costs (Ref. 71-00-00, POWER PLANT - CLEANING).

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CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE PROPELLER AND THE POWER TURBINE DO NOT ROTATE WHILE FIBRESCOPE IS INSERTED THROUGH THE PT BLADES. (n) Use distal tip actuating lever and carefully insert berscope or videoscope through the PT blades and the PT vane ring. (o) Examine the trailing edge of the CT blades while a second operator, using the wrench, rotates compressor. (p) Based on operators experience examine the trailing edge platforms of the CT blades for sulphidation (Ref. Fig. 603A). (q) Platform corrosion can be identied as follows: NOTE: Unacceptable platform corrosion can be seen as blistering / swelling or divots that extend more than 2/3 of the platform height and blistering that can be seen to extend forward of the trailing edge.

The initial stages of the corrosion are characterized as a dark or gray zone on the CT blade base where it meets the top of the dark r-tree. This is located under the trailing edge of the airfoil. The second stage of the corrosion is swelling or blistering of the blade material. In some cases, the blistered material may fracture, appear as a crack or divot (absence of sulphidation).

(r)

Carefully remove the berscope from the exhaust duct.

(s) Remove wrench from splined gearshaft, and install starter generator (Ref. Aircraft Maintenance Manual). (4) Accessory Gearbox Gears (a) Remove oil ller cap/ gage assembly and ller tube from accessory gearbox housing (Ref. 72-60-00). (b) Remove starter-generator (Ref. AMM). NOTE: When the AGB inspection is done at the same time as the rst stage compressor rotor inspection, the AGB gears can be turned by rotating the rst stage rotor. Do not use bare hands.

(c) Insert wrench (PWC34941) into splined gearshaft. (d) Clamp holding xture (PWC34913) to engine rear lifting bracket, fasten eyepiece to holding xture, and connect light source. CAUTION: MAKE SURE END OF FIBERSCOPE DOES NOT TOUCH GEARS. (e) Insert berscope into borescope port and examine gear teeth, while a second operator rotates geartrain using the wrench.

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CORROSION EXCEEDS 2/3 OF PLATFORM HEIGHT

2/3 OF PLATFORM HEIGHT

FIGURE 1

(Unacceptable) Platform Corrosion Figure 603A (Sheet 1 of 3)

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DIVOT CORROSION EXCEEDS 2/3 PLATFORM HEIGHT

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

(Unacceptable) Platform Corrosion Figure 603A (Sheet 2)

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FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

(Acceptable) Platform Corrosion Figure 603A (Sheet 3)

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Inspect gearbox internally for corrosion.

(g) Remove wrench, light source, berscope, eyepiece and holding xture. (h) Install starter-generator (Ref. AMM). (i) (5) Install oil ller tube, ller cap and gage assembly (Ref. 72-60-00).

Reduction Gearbox (a) Remove scavenge oil strainer assembly (Ref. 72-10-00. (b) Fasten holding xture PWC34913 to Flange A, attach eyepiece to xture, and connect light source. CAUTION: MAKE SURE END OF FIBERSCOPE DOES NOT TOUCH GEARS. (c) Insert berscope into the oil strainer access along the lower passage until the rst stage planet gears can be seen. To view the second stage gears, insert berscope in an upward direction. Examine gears. (d) Manipulate berscope while second operator rotates geartrain by turning the propeller by hand. (e) Inspect gearbox casing internally for corrosion. Pay particular attention to ange area at six oclock position. (f) Remove wrench, light source, berscope, eyepiece and holding xture.

(g) Install scavenge oil strainer assembly (Ref. 72-10-00).

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