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Copyright (2006) General Electric Company, U.S.A.

SUBJECT: Updated Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Table

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS: All LM6000 Models

BACKGROUND
Chapter 12 of the applicable Engine On-Site Operation and Maintenance manuals define the requirements
and frequency for performing preventive maintenance checks, inspections, and servicing.
Preventive maintenance and servicing inspections and checks are performed to reduce unscheduled
shutdown time.

The operator has the responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the gas turbine and its supporting
systems.
The purpose of this Service Letter is to update and highlight recommended periodic inspection and
maintenance requirements for all LM6000 gas turbine schedule maintenance as defined in Table 12-1, 12-1a
and 12-b. Changes are indicated with a line in the left hand margin and bold letters where the changes
occur. The modifications will be added to the next manual revisions.

RECOMMENDATION
1. Review the new table and compare it with your current maintenance plan. If differences exist adjust
your plan based on GE’s recommendations and your operational experiences.

2. Special note should be given to the requirement to semiannually inspect the redundant overspeed
system functionality using a simulated speed signal input.

3. If you have questions or require some of the referenced documents please contact your GE CSM/CPM
for further clarification.

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Table 12-1 Preventive Maintenance and Servicing Checks

Maintenance Interval:
4000 operating hours, 450
fired starts or annually Procedure
Maintenance Item (Note 1) whichever comes first Reference

Borescope Inspection X (Note 4) WP 4015 00

Inlet and Coupling Inspection X (Note 3 & 4) WP 4010 00 &

Packager’s Manual

Enclosure Inspection X (Note 3 & 4) Packager's Manual

External Engine Inspection X (Note 3 & 4) WP 4012 00

Lube and Scavenge Pump Inlet Screen and X (Note 4) WP 4020 00

Filter Inspection

GT Starter Oil Return Line Screen Inspection X (Note 4) Packager's Manual

(If installed)

Lube Oil Test X (Note 4) WP 4016 00

Chip Detector Check X (Note 4) WP 4017 00

Variable Inlet Guide Vane Rig Check X (Note 4) WP 1113 00

Inspect Shims for proper
clearance

Table 12-1 Preventive Maintenance and Servicing Checks (continued)

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Maintenance Interval:
4000 operating Hours, 450
fired starts or annually Procedure
Maintenance Item (Note 1) whichever comes first Reference

Variable Stator Vane Rig Check X (Note 4) WP 1411 00

Variable Bypass Door Rig Check X (Note 4) WP 1312 00

Variable-Geometry System Filter Check X (Note 4) WP 4021 00

Ignition System Functional Check X (Note 4) WP 4023 00

Igniter Plug Inspection X (Note 4) WP 1516 00

T48 Thermocouple Inspection X (Note 4) WP 1711 00

P48 Inlet Probe Inspection X (Note 4) WP 1712 00

Fuel Metering Valves - Functional Check X (Note 4) Packager's Manual

Fuel Shutoff/Bleed Valves - Functional Check X (Note 4) Packager's Manual

Fuel/Purge and Solenoid Valves System X (Note 4) Packager's Manual

Check

Redundant Overspeed System Check X (Note 5) Packager’s Manual

Vibration Monitoring System Check X (Note 3 & 4) WP 4024 00

Exhaust and Coupling Inspection X (Note 3 & 4) WP 4013 00

Table 12-1 Preventive Maintenance and Servicing Checks (continued)

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Procedure
Maintenance Item (Note 1) Maintenance Interval Reference

Compressor Cleaning (Water-Wash) As required to meet WP 4014 00

performance objective

Fuel Nozzle Inspection (Note 2 & 4) WP 4015 00

Liquid Fuel Filter Service Inspection Note 2 WP 4018 00

Stage 1 HPC Blade Replacement (systems Every 16,000 hours of WP 2413 00

® ®
with HPC SPRINT only) SPRINT operation

Stage 2, 3, and 4 HPC Blade Chord Length At same time as stage 1 HPC WP 2413 00
®
Inspection (systems with HPC SPRINT blade replacement
only)

Stage 1 HPC Blade Replacement (systems Every 16,000 hours of HP WP 2413 00

® ®
with LPC + HPC SPRINT only) SPRINT operation or 25,000
®
hours of total SPRINT
operation, whichever comes
first

Stage 2, 3, and 4 HPC Blade Chord Length At same time as stage 1 HPC WP 2413 00
Inspection (systems with LPC + HPC blade replacement
®
SPRINT )

Stage 0 & 1 LPC Blade Inspection Every 25,000 hours of (LP) WP 2211 00
®
SPRINT operation WP 2214 00

®
SPRINT Nozzle Clean, Flow and Every 25,000 hours of WP 1916 00
®
Inspection at Authorized Repair Source SPRINT operation

High Pressure Compressor Stages 3, 4 & 5 Every 12,500 hours WP 1412 00

Variable Stator Vane Bushing Replacement

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Table 12-1a Recommended Preventative Maintenance and Servicing Checks

Procedure
Maintenance Item (Note 1) Maintenance Interval Reference

Starter Carbon Seal Cleaning Annually WP2813

D/E Sump Drain Interface Cleaning Annually N/A

(disconnect package drain to clean engine
and package drain as required)

Fuel Nozzle (PA or PC models) or Premixer At Hot Section Interval (PA & PC): WP1510 00,
(PB or PD models) Clean, Flow and WP1511 00, WP1512 00,
Inspection at Authorized Repair Source WP1513 00 or WP1514 00

(PB & PD): WP 1510 00 or

WP 1511 00

Table 12-1b Special Inspections

Maintenance Interval:
4000 operating Hours, 450
fired starts or annually Procedure
Maintenance Item (Note 1) whichever comes first Reference

High Pressure Turbine Diffuser X Service Letter

(Until Service Bulletin 6000- 6000-03-06 R1
IND-216 incorporation)

Inlet Gearbox Spline X Service Letter

6000-04-01R2

High Pressure Compressor Stage 11 X Service Letter

Manifold Check Valve 6000-04-02

Right Side Aft Stage 8 LPT Cooling Air Tube X Service Letter
(Until Service Bulletin 6000- 6000-04-03
IND-211 incorporation)

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Table 12-1b Special Inspections (continued)

Maintenance Interval:
4000 operating Hours, 450
fired starts or annually Procedure
Maintenance Item (Note 1) whichever comes first Reference

Igniter X Service Letter

(Until Service Bulletin 6000- 6000-04-06R1
IND-219 incorporation)

VBV Clevis Bolt Thread Engagement to X Service Letter

Locking Nut 6000-04-07

PCC Forward Mount Bolt Wear X Service Letter

6000-01-03

NOTES:
1. Inspections shall be made with the engine shut down.
2. Change filter element whenever a 5-7 psi filter ∆P is noted on user gage.
3. Inspections shall be made anytime maintenance is performed in the area or when the area
is accessible.
4. Inspections shall be made as required per troubleshooting procedures.
5. Test the redundant overspeed protection system to verify its function using a simulated
speed signal input.

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