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CFE738
SERVICE BULLETIN CFE738-A72-8031, REVISION 4
DATED MARCH 27, 2002
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This page is for the transmittal of Revision 4 to the CFE738 Service Bulletin CFE738-A72-8031.
This Service Bulletin is revised to change the serial number range in paragraph 1. A., Effectivity.
This Service Bulletin revision supersedes Service Bulletin CFE738-A72-8031, dated May 17, 1999, Revision 1
dated June 23, 1999, Revision 2 dated October 17, 2000, and Revision 3 dated July 10, 2001. The bulletin
has been reprinted in its entirety. Please remove and discard all pages of the basic issue and replace them
with this revision.
Changes are identified by vertical black lines (change bars) placed along the left-hand margin, adjacent to the
revised text.
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1. Planning Information
A. Effectivity
B. Reason
An inspection of the stage 2 aft cooling plate PN 6083T39P05 is required for possible denting
that may have occurred during assembly of the cooling plate to the stage 2 disk. If a dent is
present that is greater than 0.003 inch deep, the life limit of the cooling plate is affected and
the cooling plate must be replaced.
C. Description
During assembly of the high pressure turbine rotor, the stage 2 disk is restrained with a
special tool fixture. It has been determined that a condition occurring in this fixture, as early
as January 1998, may have resulted in raised metal on the disk post aft surface, which
interfaces with the aft cooling plate. The raised metal on the post would transfer to the
cooling plate as a dent. The higher the raised metal on the disk post, the deeper the dent in
the cooling plate. Analysis has indicated no life-limiting effect on the stage 2 disk. However,
analysis indicates that the cooling plate recommended life may be reduced to as low as 4500
cycles if the dent is deeper than 0.003 inch.
D. Compliance
It is recommended that this Service Bulletin be complied with upon first exposure of the aft
cooling plate, but not later than 4500 engine/aft cooling plate cycles.
E. Approval
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F. Manhour Requirements
(1) No additional manhours are required if accomplished during the scheduled mid-point
inspection (MPI) or core zone inspection.
(2) An estimated 4 hours are required for disassembly, inspection, and re-assembly of the HPT
rotor if this inspection is accomplished during an unscheduled shop visit that requires the
HPT rotor and stator removal.
(3) A 100% labor credit allowance will be provided when work is accomplished at an authorized
CFE738 heavy maintenance facility.
A pro-rata parts credit allowance will be provided for engine life-limited parts that are replaced in
compliance with this Service Bulletin at an authorized CFE738 heavy maintenance facility. Send a
no-charge purchase order to:
Tooling as described in the Light Maintenance Manual, 72-06-03, and the Heavy Maintenance
Manual, 72-06-04.
No change
J. Publication References
None
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2. Accomplishment Instructions
NOTE: The following procedures must be accomplished only at an authorized CFE738 heavy
maintenance facility.
A. HPT Rotor Assembly and Stage 2 Aft Cooling Plate – Removal and Disassembly
NOTE: Prior to any disassembly, all HPT rotor hardware must be match-marked for future
reference to avoid any balance problems.
(2) Remove the stage 2 aft cooling plate (LMM, 72-50-08, DISASSEMBLY).
(1) Inspect the HPT rotor stage 2 aft cooling plate (HMM, 72-50-08, INSPECTION). Also, inspect
surface D (figure 1) as follows:
Maximum Corrective
Inspect Usable Limits Repairable Limits Action
Surface D (figure 1) 0.003 inch (0.10 mm) (1) 0.003 inch (0.10 Remove high metal
for nicks, dents, deep, without high mm) deep, with per 70-42-00 in the
and scratches. metal. high metal. SPM.
(2) Inspect the stage 2 HPT rotor disk (HMM, 72-50-08, INSPECTION). Also inspect for high
metal in area corresponding to any dent, if found, on stage 2 aft cooling plate. Remove high
metal (SPM 72-42-00).
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D. Engine Installation
(3) Complete the Compliance Certificate form and mail or fax the form (contact a local CFE
Company authorized service center to obtain a form).
E. Engine Test
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3. Material Information
A. Configuration Chart
Not applicable
B. Interchangeability
Not applicable
C. Parts Disposition
Scrap aft cooling plates which have dents, nicks, or scratches greater than 0.003 inch deep.
Repair is not allowed.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
To: Operator or Service Center Performing Modification
Upon modification of equipment, please fill in the information requested below, then mail
or fax the completed certificate to:
CFE Company
Attn: Data Center, DM and UA, MZ464X5
1000 Western Avenue
Lynn, MA 01910
FAX: 781-594-7765
E-Mail to: data-center.lynn@ae.ge.com
Owner/Operator ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
I certify that the following engine/equipment has been modified in accordance with the listed
Service Bulletins.
ENGINE/EQUIPMENT
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