When material is found in the Magnetic Chip Detectors, the following

steps should be followed to identify the material and to determine the

appropriate action.

STEP 1.

Can material be visually identified with

the MCD Debris Identification tool? Determine appropriate action per
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MCD Debris Photos

If No, go to Step 2.

STEP 2.

IMMEDIATE ACTION : Non-Magnetic

Non-Magnetic
Follow NDT Manual to
Are particles magnetic or determine required action
non-magnetic? Magnetic
Magnetic
STEP 3.

Perform analysis of After material has been Determine appropriate action

material to identify identified, go to CFM56 per the Aircraft Maintenance
material composition. Non-Destructive Test Manual
Manual, Part 9, for possible
sources of material
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CFM56-2A/B/C

CFM56-3

CFM56-5A

CFM56-5B/C

CFM56-7B

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