PWA115622 Revision C

PW1500G Combustion Chamber Borescope Pictures

For Reference Only
Refer to Service Bulletin PW1000G-A-72-00-0042-00A-930A-D for detailed inspection procedures

BSI Picture Description Disposition

Cracks with a length less than

Oxidation and
2/3 the distance between the
cracking of
segment edge separated by
bulkhead liner
more than 0.400 inches →
segments
Permitted for 500 hours

Figure 1 – Bulkhead
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Any burn-back or burn-through

greater than 0.500 inch and no
Burn-back of front
partially detached studs →
outer liner
Permitted for 250 hours. Also
segment
requires borescope inspection of
1st HPT Blade leading edge

Figure 2 – Liner Segment

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Any burn-back or burn-through

that looks as though it may lead
to material liberation (with or
Burn back of inner
without cracks) less than 0.250
combustion hole
sq. in. → Permitted for 250
liner
hours. Also requires borescope
inspection of 1st HPT Blade
leading edge

Figure 3 – Combustion Hole

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U.S. Export Classification: EAR ECCN 9E991

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PWA115622 Revision C

PW1500G Combustion Chamber Borescope Pictures

For Reference Only
Refer to Service Bulletin PW1000G-A-72-00-0042-00A-930A-D for detailed inspection procedures

Burn back of Burn back from 0.250-0.500 in →

igniter liner permitted for inspection interval
segment of 375 hours

Figure 4 – Igniter Burn-Back

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Any burn-back or burn-through

Burn through of that causes a stud to be
front liner detached greater than 50
segment and shell percent.→ Remove engine in 10
cycles

Figure 5 – Liner Segment

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Shell oxidation in outer shell

Burn through of
behind igniter segment →
shell behind
Remove the engine in 10 cycles
igniter segment
or less

Figure 6 – Igniter Burn-Through

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U.S. Export Classification: EAR ECCN 9E991

Pratt and Whitney Proprietary