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8.16.1.2.1.1 In each air passage (the space between adjoining sets of rotor
blades) push the video scope as far back as possible, maneuvering the
scope around the stator and rotor blades. In some passages, the scope
will not travel very far, while in others it will be able to travel to the
thirteenth stage.
8.16.1.2.1.2 While pushing the scope through the compressor the operator
must keep track of which stage is in view, and if any defects listed in
paragraph 8.16.1.1 are present.
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Figure 216 – Zero through Six Compressor Plugs / Fifteen through Seventeen Access Plugs
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8.16.1.4.1.1 Identify the left and right-hand horizontal joint be looking for the
visible split line on the inner surface of the compressor shell.
8.16.1.4.1.2 Determine if the damage is in the upper or lower half of the
compressor shall.
8.16.1.4.1.3 From the horizontal joint, count the number of stator vanes until
you reach the damage.
8.16.1.4.1.4 In the Comments option in MDI, enter the location of the
damage by stating the stage, number of vanes above or below the left or
right horizontal joint I.E.-The stage 16 stator vane located 22 vanes
above the right-hand joint has tip damage.
8.16.1.4.2.1 Identify visual cue like water streaks, collection of loose debris,
or Clearanceometer ports, that give evidence of the six o’clock position.
8.16.1.4.2.2 Count the number of vanes from the six o’clock position to
identify the damaged component’s location.
8.16.1.4.2.3 In the Comments option in MDI, enter the location of the
damage by stating the stage, number of vanes left or right of the six
o’clock position I.E.-The stage 9 stator vane located 4 vanes left of the
six o’clock position has a trailing edge root FOD impact.
Damage to the rotor blades or stator vanes shall be measured and
documented in accordance with GT4001.
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combustion section that the scope does not fall into the cross-fire tube
or impingent sleeve cooling holes. While pushing the scope through
the unit, be aware of the surroundings.
• Eroded or burned areas
• Warping or bulging
• Missing material
• Cracks
• Wear
• Hot spots
• Foreign Object Damage
• Carbon buildup and other deposits
• Corrosion
• Spallation of the thermal barrier coating (TBC)
• Deposits
• Stage 1 nozzle damage
• Any unusual conditions
• Any issues identified by engineering
Combustion Section Access
Access can be gained by removing one or more of the following components:
• Fuel nozzle
• Liquid fuel nozzle/blank
• DLN tuning probe
• Ignitor
• Ultraviolet Flame Scanner
Combustion Section Inspection Methods
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Turbine
The Frame 9FA/FB turbine has three stages of turbine.
Turbine Section Inspection Requirements—Inspect for the following
conditions:
• Turbine Nozzles
o Eroded or burned areas
o Cracks
o Tears
o Erosion
o Foreign Object Damage
o Blocked cooling holes
o Trailing edge bowing
o Corrosion
o Missing material
o Spallation of the thermal barrier coating (TBC)
o Tip rubs
o Any unusual conditions
o Any issues identified by engineering
• Turbine Blades
o Foreign Object Damage
o Erosion or burned areas
o Cracks
o Tears
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o Blisters
o Corrosion
o Missing material
o Tip rubs
o Spallation of the thermal barrier coating (TBC)
o Tip clearance
o Any unusual conditions
o Any issues identified by engineering
• Turbine Shrouds
o Foreign Object Damage
o TBC Spallation (If Applicable)
o Eroded or burned areas
o Cracks
o Corrosion
o Missing base material
o Missing honeycomb material (If Applicable)
o Tip rubs
o Tip clearance
o Any unusual conditions
o Any issues identified by engineering
Turbine Section Inspection Method
CAUTION: Care shall be taken when inserting the borescope into the
turbine section not to put it in a location where it can become
stuck or trapped. Areas of concern include but are not limited to
the stage one blade forward wheel space and gap between the
stage one nozzle outer sidewall aft face and the stage one shroud
forward face.
Access to the stage one nozzle leading edge is accomplished through the
combustion system detailed in paragraph 8.16.2.3 are present. The borescope
is inserted through the combustion can opening, with the aid of a guide tube,
and pushed up to the leading edge of the nozzle partitions. The scope can be
articulated to view the nozzle partitions in that area. The borescope can be
inserted between each nozzle partition to view both the pressure side and
suction side of adjacent partitions. Continue to push the borescope between
the nozzle partitions to observe the trailing edges.
CAUTION: Care shall be taken when inserting the borescope into the
turbine section not to put it in a location where it can become
stuck or trapped. Areas of concern include but are not limited to
the stage one blade aft wheel space, the gap between the stage
one shroud aft face and the forward face of the stage two nozzle
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outer sidewall, and the space between the stage one blade tip and
the stage one shroud.
CAUTION: Inspection ports are to remain covered when not in use.
Borescope ports are available in the turbine casing to perform this inspection.
(see Figure 226)
8.16.3.2.2.1 9FA.04 With AGP Stage 1 Nozzle Installed
The 9F.04 S1N has a coverplate on the underside of the ISW, inboard of
the airfoil trailing edge. This plate is used to restrict the cooling flow
within the nozzle to provide effective cooling to the aft ISW area. During
borescope inspections on a few units, cracks and missing material have
been observed in the coverplate weld areas.
CAUTION: Immediately report findings during the inspection to
the site contact so an ER case can be raised for evaluation or
recommendation.
CAUTION: Do not allow the borescope probe to migrate off the
upper LE S1 turbine blade angel wing and under the S1N TE
discourager seal as this creates a possible pinch point.
NOTE: Gap between the S1N ISW and S1 turbine blade platform is
0.480” (12.2mm). The standard LES borescope probe is
0.244” (6.1mm).
NOTE: Only portions of the ISW cover plates will be visible
depending on if the borescope can be articulated into the
gap between the S1N and S1 turbine blades.
• Inspect the underside of the ISW aft of the TE for any coverplate
cracking, missing material, or distress (see Figure 224 and Figure
225).
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CAUTION: Care shall be taken when inserting the borescope into the
turbine section not to put it in a location where it can become
stuck or trapped. Areas of concern include but are not limited to
the stage one blade aft wheel space, the gap between the stage
one shroud aft face and the forward face of the stage two nozzle
outer sidewall, and the space between the stage one blade tip and
the stage one shroud.
CAUTION: Inspection ports are to remain covered when not in use.
Access to the stage one blade trailing edges and stage two nozzle leading
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edges is gained by a borescope port in the turbine casing. (see Figure 226)
CAUTION: Care shall be taken when inserting the borescope into the
turbine section not to put it in a location where it can become
stuck or trapped. Areas of concern include but are not limited to
the stage two blade forward wheel space, the gap between the
stage two nozzle outer sidewall aft face and the stage two shroud
forward face, and the aft face of the stage two shroud and the
forward face of the stage three nozzle. Also, caution needs to be
practiced when maneuvering the probe near the blade’s rail and
the shroud.
CAUTION: Inspection ports are to remain covered when not in use.
Access to the second stage nozzle trailing edge and the stage two blade
leading edges is gained by borescope ports on the turbine casing. (see Figure
227)
The borescope can be pushed through until it reaches the bottom. Observe
the nozzle partition trailing edges, the blade leading edges, cutter teeth, and Z-
forms while maneuvering the scope in this cavity.
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CAUTION: Care shall be taken when inserting the borescope into the
turbine section not to put it in a location where it can become
stuck or trapped. Areas of concern include but are not limited to
the stage two blade aft wheel space, the gap between the stage
two shroud aft face and the stage three nozzle outer sidewall
forward face. Also, caution needs to be practiced when
maneuvering the probe near the blade’s rail and the shroud.
CAUTION: Inspection ports are to remain covered when not in use.
Access to the stage two blade trailing edges and the stage three nozzle leading
edges is gained by a borescope port in the turbine casing. (see Figure 228)
While pushing the scope through the unit until it reaches, observe the blade
trailing edges, blade shroud, the shroud’s honeycomb material, and the stage
three nozzle partitions while maneuvering the scope in this cavity.
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CAUTION: Care shall be taken when inserting the borescope into the
turbine section not to put it in a location where it can become
stuck or trapped. Areas of concern include but are not limited to
the stage three blade forward wheel space, the gap between the
stage three nozzle outer sidewall aft face and the stage three
shroud forward face. Also, caution needs to be practiced when
maneuvering the probe near the blade’s rail and the shroud.
CAUTION: Inspection ports are to remain covered when not in use.
Access to the third stage nozzle trailing edge and the stage three blade leading
edge is gained by three borescope ports on the turbine casing. (see Figure 229)
While pushing the scope through the unit until it reaches the bottom, observe
the nozzle trailing edges and the blade leading edges, cutter teeth, the
shroud’s honeycomb material, and the stage nozzle partitions while
maneuvering the scope in this cavity.
Access to the third stage blade trailing edge are obtained through a man way
in the exhaust frame assembly.
Photographic Documentation - Turbine Section Inspection
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NOTE: Refer to paragraph 12.4.2, If the site has any questions about
measurement validity.
8.16.3.3.4.1 Damage shall be measured using the 3D Phase Measurement
Probe. The Stereo Measurement probe is to be used as a back-up to the
3D Phase Measurement, or when the 3D Phase Measurement is not
suitable for the damage.
NOTE: Split-screen 3D point clouds will not suffice for the below
requirement.
NOTE See chapter 13.0 for tip selection, and measurement best
practices.
• A full-screen or multiple full-screen 3D Point clouds shall accompany
every measurement picture. The point cloud will identify and verify
the cursor points in relation to the defect’s overall measurement.
Determine location of damaged stationary airfoils.
8.16.3.4.2.1 Identify the left or right-hand horizontal joint which can usually
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