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GE Industrial AeroDerivative
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SERVICE BULLETIN LM2500-IND-0248
July 18, 2014
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Copyright (2014) General Electric Company, U.S.A.

SUBJECT: Variable Stator Vane Torque Shaft Bearing Support Improvement -
Forward

I. PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity

(1) PRODUCTS:

LM2500+ and LM2500+G4 SAC and DLE Models

(2) ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS:

LM2500+ SAC gas turbines, serial numbers 557-051 through 557-056 and
557-101 through 557-260, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

LM2500+ SAC gas generators, serial numbers 635-050, 635-051, 635-052,

635-101 through 635-125, 641-051 through 641-066, and 641-101 through
641-328, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

LM2500+ DLE gas turbines, serial numbers 559-051 through 559-059 and
559-101 through 559-150, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

LM2500+ DLE gas generators, serial numbers 636-001, 636-050, 636-051,

636-101 through 636-106, 642-053 through 642-057, and 642-101 through
642-246, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

LM2500+G4 SAC gas turbines, serial numbers 679-050 and 679-101 through
679-206, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

LM2500+G4 SAC gas generators, serial numbers 677-050, 677-101 through

677-168, and 680-101 through 680-112, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

LM2500+G4 DLE gas turbines, serial numbers 678-050 and 678-101 through
678-166, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

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LM2500+G4 DLE gas generators, serial numbers 676-050, 676-101 through

676-174, and 683-101, are affected by this Service Bulletin.

B. Reason

(1) Objective:

This Service Bulletin introduces an improved variable stator vane (VSV)

torque shaft forward support assembly, consisting of a forward torsion shaft
bearing bracket (forward bearing bracket assembly) and forward bearing
shaft sleeve (forward sleeve).

(2) Condition/Event(s):

The current forward support assembly is exhibiting premature wear.

(3) Cause:
The loss of the liner material may result in early wear of the forward support
assembly.

(4) Improvement:

The improved forward bearing bracket assembly and the forward sleeve
feature a tungsten carbide coating to increase the serviceable life of the
forward bearing.
C. Description

This Service Bulletin provides instructions to replace the forward bearing bracket
assembly and the forward sleeve on the VSV torque shaft.

D. Compliance

Category: Routine (R) Level: Field (F) Timing Code: 6

GE recommends this Service Bulletin be accomplished at component part repair or

replacement.

E. Manpower

Approximately 4 man-hours are required to accomplish this Service Bulletin.

F. Tooling

Ensure all tooling required by technical manual procedures referenced in

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS is on hand prior to performing this Service
Bulletin.

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G. Material Requirements

(1) The following materials are required to accomplish this Service Bulletin:

Part Number Nomenclature Quantity

L50666G07 Bracket, Bearing Torsion Shaft - (2)
Forward
L50521G08 Bracket, Bearing Torsion Shaft - (ALT)
Forward
L62629P01 Sleeve, Shaft - Forward Bearing (2)

The above materials will be provided by GE at a 25 percent price discount by a Fleet

Program, one time only. Please request parts discount via Fleet Program No. 2506
from your assigned GE Customer Service provider. The parts discount per Fleet
Program No. 2506 will expire on December 31, 2017.

Ensure all materials required by technical manual procedures referenced in

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS are on hand prior to performing this Service
Bulletin.

H. Material Configuration Chart

Old New
Part Number Nomenclature Qty Action Part Number Qty
L50301G01/ Assembly, Gas (REF) RM L50301G01/ (REF)
G02/G03/G04/ Generator, G02/G03/G04/
G05 LM2500+G4 DLE G05
L50321G01/ Assembly, Gas (REF) RM L50321G01/ (REF)
G02/G03/G04/ Generator, G02/G03/G04/
G05/G06/G07/ LM2500+G4 SAC G05/G06/G07/
G08/G09/G10/ G08/G09/G10/
G11/G12 G11/G12
.L59048G05 Shaft Assembly, (2) RM .L59048G05 (2)
Torque
..L59047G03 Tube, Torque - (2) RM ..L59047G03 (2)
Assembly
...L44809P02 Sleeve, Shaft - (2) RE ...L62629P01 (2)
Forward Bearing
..L50666G06 Bracket, Bearing (2) RE ..L50666G07 (2)
Torsion Shaft -
Forward

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Old New
Part Number Nomenclature Qty Action Part Number Qty
..L50521G07 Bracket, Bearing (ALT) RE ..L50521G08 (ALT)
Torsion Shaft -
Forward
...L44810P01 Bushing, Lined (2) RE ...L62630P01 (2)
-Torque Arm
(Old Name)
Bearing, Sleeve,
Flanged -
Torque Shaft,
Forward Bracket
(New Name)
OR
...L44810P05 Bushing, Lined (ALT) RE ...L62630P01 (2)
- Torque Arm
(Old Name)
Bearing, Sleeve,
Flanged -
Torque Shaft,
Forward Bracket
(New Name)
L50001G01/ Assembly, Gas (REF) RM L50001G01/ (REF)
G02/G03/G04/ Generator, G02/G03/G04/
G05 LM2500+ DLE G05
L50021G01/ Assembly, Gas (REF) RM L50021G01/ (REF)
G02/G03/G04 Generator, G02/G03/G04
LM2500+ SAC
.L50519G16 Shaft Assembly, (2) RM .L50519G16 (2)
Torque
..L44816G05 Tube, Torque - (2) RM ..L44816G05 (2)
Assembly
...L44809P02 Sleeve, Shaft - (2) RE ...L62629P01 (2)
Forward Bearing
..L50666G06 Bracket, Bearing (2) RE ..L50666G07 (2)
Torsion Shaft -
Forward
..L50521G07 Bracket, Bearing (ALT) RE ..L50521G08 (ALT)
Torsion Shaft -
Forward

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Old New
Part Number Nomenclature Qty Action Part Number Qty
...L44810P01 Bushing, Lined (2) RE ...L62630P01 (2)
- Torque Arm
(Old Name)
Bearing, Sleeve,
Flanged -
Torque Shaft,
Forward Bracket
(New Name)
OR
...L44810P05 Bushing, Lined (ALT) RE ...L62630P01 (2)
- Torque Arm
(Old Name)
Bearing, Sleeve,
Flanged -
Torque Shaft,
Forward Bracket
(New Name)

NOTE
If you have complied with Service Bulletin LM2500-IND-0249, torque shaft
assembly, PN L59048G05, is reworked (RW) to PN L59048G06 and torque shaft
assembly, PN L50519G16, is reworked (RW) to PN L50519G18.

If you have complied with Service Bulletin LM2500-IND-0249, torque tube assembly,
PN L59047G03, is reworked (RW) to PN L59047G04 and torque tube assembly,
PN L44816G05, is reworked (RW) to PN L44816G07.

OPERATION CODES
RE = Replace
RM = Remains
RW = Rework

I. Material Interchangeability

Replace old part numbers with new part numbers. Do not replace new part numbers
with old part numbers.

J. Material Disposition

Scrap removed parts.

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K. Material Reidentification

Using intermediate electrochemical etch method, line out old part number,
maintaining legibility, and identify the torque shaft assembly with “-SB248” as
follows:

Nomenclature Old Part Number New Part Number

Torque Shaft Assembly L59048G05 L59048G05-SB248
OR
Torque Shaft Assembly L50519G16 L50519G16-SB248
If you have complied with Service Bulletin LM2500-IND-0249, reidentify the torque
shaft assembly as follows:

Nomenclature Old Part Number New Part Number

Torque Shaft Assembly L59048G05 L59048G06
OR
Torque Shaft Assembly L50519G16 L50519G18

For intermediate electrochemical etch method, marking depth sufficient to provide

marking that is discernible without magnification to 0.003 inch (0.08 mm) is
acceptable. Carefully remove all projections produced on the surface by displaced
metal.

Using intermediate electrochemical etch method, line out old part number,
maintaining legibility, and identify the torque tube assembly with “-SB248” as follows:

Nomenclature Old Part Number New Part Number

Torque Tube Assembly L59047G03 L59047G03-SB248
OR
Torque Tube Assembly L44816G05 L44816G05-SB248

If you have complied with Service Bulletin LM2500-IND-0249, reidentify the torque
tube assembly as follows:

Nomenclature Old Part Number New Part Number

Torque Tube Assembly L59047G03 L59047G04
OR
Torque Tube Assembly L44816G05 L44816G07

For intermediate electrochemical etch method, marking depth sufficient to provide

marking that is discernible without magnification to 0.003 inch (0.08 mm) is

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acceptable. Carefully remove all projections produced on the surface by displaced

metal.

L. References

LM2500+ DLE Operation and Maintenance Manual, GEK 105048

LM2500+ SAC Operation and Maintenance Manual, GEK 105054

LM2500+G4 DLE Operation and Maintenance Manual, GEK 112767

LM2500+G4 SAC Operation and Maintenance Manual, GEK 112859

Service Bulletin LM2500-IND-0249, Variable Stator Vane Torque Shaft Bearing

Support Improvement - Aft

GE internal use only: CID 947703

M. Previous Modifications

None.

II. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE
Work package (WP) references in the steps below refer to GEK 105054 for LM2500+
SAC models, GEK 105048 for LM2500+ DLE models, GEK 112859 for LM2500+G4 SAC
models, and GEK 112767 for LM2500+G4 DLE models.

A. Remove VSV torque shaft per WP 114 00.

B. Remove forward bearing bracket assembly per WP 114 01.

C. Remove forward sleeve (2, figure 1) from torque tube assembly as follows:

(1) Grind slot on forward sleeve to a depth of 0.015-0.020 inch (0.38-0.51 mm).
Use thin cut-off wheel on hand held grinder. See figure 2.

(2) Place wedge shaped chisel in ground out slot on sleeve.

(3) Tap chisel with hammer to break bushing apart. See figure 3.

(4) Slide sleeve off of shaft.

D. Install new forward sleeve, PN L62629P01, onto torque tube assembly as follows:

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Forward Sleeve
Figure 1

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Ground Slot on Forward Sleeve

Figure 2

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Chiseled Forward Sleeve

Figure 3

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(1) Inspect forward end of VSV torque shaft forward journal (1, figure 1) for high
metal.
WARNING
PARTICLES FROM GRINDING OPERATIONS CAN DAMAGE EYES AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT PROTECTION
IS REQUIRED.

(2) If high metal exists, machine or bench VSV torque shaft forward journal (1)
to remove high metal.

(3) Heat forward sleeve in oven at 450° F (232.2° C) for one hour.

WARNING
WEAR INSULATED GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY WHEN HANDLING
HOT PARTS.

NOTE
Ensure puller groove slots on forward sleeve are oriented towards aft portion
of VSV torque shaft. See figure 1.

(4) Remove forward sleeve from oven and press onto VSV torque shaft forward
journal. Ensure gap between aft end of forward sleeve and VSV torque shaft
is 0.000-0.010 inch (0.00-0.25 mm). See figure 1.

(5) Allow forward sleeve to cool to room temperature.

E. Install new forward bearing bracket assembly, PN L50666G07 or PN L50521G08,

per WP 114 01.

F. Reidentify torque tube assembly per paragraph I.K. Material Reidentification. See
figure 4 for part marking location.

G. Reidentify torque shaft assembly per paragraph I.K. Material Reidentification. See
figure 5 for part marking location.

H. Install VSV torque shaft per WP 114 00.

I. Repeat steps II.A. through II.H. for remaining VSV torque shaft.

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Torque Tube Assembly Marking Location

Figure 4

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Torque Shaft Assembly Marking Location

Figure 5

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III. COMPLIANCE RECORD

Compliance with this Service Bulletin must be properly documented. The preferred
method of documentation is to directly enter the compliance date into the LM Technical
Documentation (LMTD) application at http://customer.geae.com. The “My Compliance
Info” link in LMTD allows owners of LM Aero engines and packages to enter dates
of compliance for Bulletins applicable to their fleet. The instructions for using “My
Compliance Info” as well as instructions for obtaining access to the LMTD application are
defined in Service Letter LM2500-12-01.

A secondary method of documentation is to complete the attached compliance record

form and return the form to the AIB Administrator by e-mail, fax, or mail.

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