720000-24 LP Impeller Rev 73

MAINTENANCE MANUAL 72-00-00 - ENGINE - INSPECTION/CHECK-1
Manual Part No.3037332 Rev. 73.0 - 05/FEB/24
Engine Model(s): PW100

72-00-00
ENGINE - INSPECTION/CHECK-1
1. General
A. The instructions in this section outline details necessary to perform routine, hot section
component, unscheduled and borescope inspections.
NOTE: Use engine oil (PWC03-001) for general lubrication, unless stated otherwise.
2. Consumable Materials
The consumable materials listed below are referred to in this section. For more data, refer to the
CONSUMABLE MATERIALS section at the beginning of this manual.
WARNING: READ THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS BEFORE YOU USE THESE MATERIALS.
SOME MATERIALS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Item No. Name

PWC03-001 Oil, Engine Lubricating
PWC05-042 Cleaner, Lens
PWC05-043 Tissue, Lens
PWC05-061 Cloth, Abrasive,
(Coated, Crocus)
PWC05-100 Stone, Abrasive, Flexible
PWC05-101 Cloth, Abrasive (No. 320 Grit)
3. Special Tools
Special tools are identified in procedural text by part number in parentheses.
Tool No. Name

PWC30128- Puller
15
PWC34910- Borescope Assembly
101
PWC34910- Guide Tube, Fuel Nozzle port
800
PWC34910- Guide Tube, T6 port
802
PWC34910- Guide Tube, Igniter Port
804
PWC34913 Holding Fixture
PWC34939 Pusher
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Tool No. Name

PWC34960- Camera (optional) (Consists of an Olympus OM-2 Camera incorporating a 50mm f:1.8
201 lens and a 1-9 focusing screen)
PWC37651 Puller
4. Fixtures, Equipment and Supplier Tools

The fixtures, equipment and supplier tools listed below are referred to in procedural text.
Name
Fiberscope FBA 4-90T
Magnet
Square-drive Socket Extension, 3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
Swiss File
5. Periodic Inspection
Refer to (05-20-00, SCHEDULED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE INTERVALS).
6. Rotor Components - Service Life
Certain rotating components are subject to low cycle fatigue due to cyclic operation of the engine.
The number of cycles at which the affected components must be replaced is specified in
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS.
7. Engines with Defects Outside Specified Limits
Engines with defects outside specified limits (e.g. damaged impellers) may be returned to service
providing the prior approval and substantiation data is obtained from the P&WC Design Approval
Appointee (DAA). (Copies of the substantiation documentation will be supplied to Transport
Canada.) The local airworthiness authority must be informed of the P&WC recommendation.
Operators must supply all relevant details of the defect to:
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
1000 Marie Victorin Blvd.
Longueuil, Quebec
Canada
J4G 1A1
Attention: Customer Support
Customer Help Desk (24-hour service)

US and Canada: 1-800-268-8000
International: (IAC)-8000-268-8000
Other: 1-450-647-8000
Fax: 1-450-647-2888
8. Low Pressure and High Pressure Impellers - Foreign Object Damage
A. LP Impeller
(1) Visually inspect impeller for dents and nicks (Ref. Fig. 601 and Table 601).
NOTE: 1. If any FOD has caused the engine to become prone to engine surges or causes
unusual compressor whining, the engine must be removed immediately.
NOTE: 2. An investigation must be carried out, when damaged impellers are found, to
determine the source of damage and whether the intake bypass system has
been operated correctly. P&WC recommends inspection of the HP impeller when
a damaged LP impeller is found.
NOTE: 3. Precautions must be taken to make sure further damage does not occur.
NOTE: 4. Inspection of the LP impeller may be carried out by a qualified technician with a
suitable light source and viewing the impeller through the air intake duct. Use of
a borescope (Ref. Para. 9.) is optional.
(2) Tools and Materials Required:
• Swiss File
• Abrasive Cloth (PWC05-101)
• Crocus Cloth (PWC05-061)
• Abrasive Stone (PWC05-100)
CAUTION: INSPECT HP IMPELLER BEFORE REWORKING DAMAGED LP IMPELLER TO

DETERMINE IF ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS.

(3) Blending Procedure:
NOTE: If the repair is performed by a P&WC approved repair facility, the Critical and
Rotating Components Blend Repair Manual P/N 3040886 can be used.
(a) The length and number of blends per vane are not restricted, except in Area Cc where only one
blend is allowed, providing the blends conform with the following requirements:
1 When the distance between the blended area and vane tip is less than two times depth, blend up
to tip (Ref. View D).
2 Leading edge tip damage - cut triangularly (Ref. View E).
3 In Area Cc, the minimum blend radius is 0.15 in. (3.81 mm).
4 Radius at the edges of a blend must be 0.03 in. (0.76 mm) minimum (Ref. Detail F).
5 In Areas Ca and Cb, the minimum blend Length G must be at least two times Depth H. The
recommended length is three times Depth H (Ref. Detail F).
a General: Except for FOD damage causing engine surge or unusual whining noise where the
engine has to be removed immediately, allowable blend repairs (Ref. Table 601) must be
performed within 25 FH following the identification of the LP impeller damage. Dents in area
Cb may be serviceable until blend repair is possible. Refer to Table 601 for acceptance criteria.
Table 601 LP Impeller Inspection (Full and Splitter Vanes)
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
Acceptable limits Unaccept
Type and Area Acceptable blending
Limits immediate -able
of Damage Limits repair
monitoring blend Limits
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
Refer to Refer to be
as per
Note 6 Note 7 scheduled
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
Dent Dent in area Dent Dent N.A. If dent If the

Fig. Ca (Inner 0.030 in. more than is dent or
601 Leading (0.76 mm) 0.030 in. associated blend is
Ref. edge, deep (0.76 mm) with more
Notes extends maximum deep and raised than
1, 2, 3, 1.0 in. and more than material 0.200 in.
4 and (25.4 mm) 0.060 in. 0.060 in. or (5.08 mm)
5 from the (1.52 mm) (1.52 mm) tears deep
root radius. long long from
maximum. maximum initial
and to a airfoil
maximum profile,
depth of replace LP
0.200 in. impeller.
(5.08 mm) If a crack
must be is found,
blended replace
within LP
25 FH. impeller
Dent Dent in area Dent less N.A. Dent from If dent If dent
Fig. Cb Outer than 0.030 in is are
601 leading 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) associated more
Ref. edge and (0.76 mm) to 0.118 in. with than
Notes blade tip deep and (3.00 mm) raise 0.118 in.
1, 2, 3, extend less than deep material (3.00 mm)
4 and from Ca 0.118 in. maximum or deep and
5 to vane tip. (3.00 mm) and tears 0.325 in.
long. 0.325 in. (8.25 mm)
(8.25 mm) long,
long are replace
serviceable LP impeller.
with
shorter
inspection
intervals
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
until blend
repair is
possible.
Dent Dent in area N.A. Dent N.A. If dent If the

Fig. Cc ( 0.030 in. is dent
601 Leading (0.76 mm) associated or
Ref. edge root deep with blend is
Notes radius (at maximum raised more
1, 2, 3, leading and material than
4 and edge)) 0.060 in. or 0.030 in.
5 (1.52 mm) tears (0.76 mm)
long deep and
maximum, 0.060 in.
to (1.52 mm)
a maximum long,
depth of replace
0.040 in. LP impeller.
(1.016 mm). If a crack
is found,
replace LP
impeller.
Dent Area "A" Dent N.A. N.A. If dent If the dent

Fig. (Vane tip) 0.063 in. is or blend is
601 (1.60 mm) associated more
Ref. deep with than
Notes maximum raised 0.063 in.
1, 2, 3, and material (1.60 mm)
4 and 0.125 in. or deep and
5 (3.17 mm) tears 0.125 in.
long (3.17 mm)
maximum long,
replace LP
impeller.
If a
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
crack
is found,
replace
LP
impeller
Dent Area "E" Dent Dent more N.A. If dent Dent are
Fig. (Vane sides, 0.004 in. than is more
601 Suction or (0.10 mm) 0.004 in. associated than
Ref. pressure) deep (0.10 mm) with 0.006 in.
Notes maximum deep, to a raised ( 0.15 mm)
1, 2, 3, and maximum material deep and
4 and 0.125 in. depth of or 0.025 in.
5 (3.17 mm) 0.006 in. tears (0.63 mm)
long (0.15 mm) long,
maximum and replace
0.025 in. LP
(0.63 mm) impeller.
long.
Dent Area "H" Dent Dent more N.A. If dent is Dent are
Fig. (Root 0.002 in. than associated more than
601 radius, (0.05 mm) 0.002 in. with 0.003 in.
Ref. away from deep (0.05 mm) raised (0.07 mm)
Notes leading maximum deep, to a material deep and
1, 2, 3, edge) are maximum or 0.010 in.
4 and serviceable. depth of tears (0.25 mm)
5 0.003 in. long.
(0.07 mm) Replace LP
and impeller.
0.010 in.
(0.25 mm)
long.
Dent If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Fig. FOD has the
601 caused engine
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
Ref. the engine immediately.
Notes to become
1, 2, 3, prone to
4 and engine
5 surges or
caused
unusual
compressor
whining.
Nick Nick in Nicks Nick more N.A. If nick If the nick

Fig. area Ca 0.030 in. than is or blend is
601 (Inner (0.76 mm) 0.030 in. associated more than
Ref. Leading deep (0.76 mm) with 0.200 in.
Notes edge, maximum deep and raised ( 5.08 mm)
1,2,3 extends and more than material deep
and 5 1.0 in. 0.060 in. 0.060 in. or from
(25.4 mm) (1.52 mm) (1.52 mm) tears initial
from the long long airfoil
root radius. maximum. maximum profile,
and to a replace LP
maximum impeller.
depth of If a crack
0.200 in. is
(5.08 mm) found,
must be replace LP
blended impeller.
within
25 FH.
Nick Nick in Nicks Nick more N.A. If nick If the nick
Fig. area Cb 0.030 in. than is or blend is
601 (Outer (0.76 mm) 0.030 in. associated more than
Ref. leading deep (0.76 mm) with 0.250 in.
Notes edge and maximum deep and raised (6.35 mm)
1,2,3 blade tip and more than material deep
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
and 5 (extend 0.060 in. 0.060 in. or from
from Ca (1.52 mm) (1.52 mm) tears. initial
to vane tip)) long long airfoil
maximum. maximum profile,
and to a replace LP
maximum impeller.
depth of
0.250 in.
(6.35 mm)
must be
blended
within
25 FH.
Nick Nick in N.A. Nick N.A. If nick If the nick

Fig. area Cc 0.030 in. is or blend is
601 (Leading (0.76 mm) associated more than
Ref. edge root deep with 0.030 in.
Notes radius maximum raised (0.76 mm)
1,2,3 (at and material deep and
and 5 leading 0.060 in. or 0.060 in.
edge)) (1.52 mm) tears (1.52 mm)
long long,
maximum, replace LP
to a impeller.
maximum If a crack
depth of is found,
0.040 in. replace LP
(1.016 mm). impeller.
Nick Area "A" Nick N.A. N.A. If nick If the nick

Fig. (Vane tip) 0.063 in. is or blend is
601 (1.60 mm) associated more than
Ref. deep with 0.063 in.
Notes maximum raised (1.60 mm)
1,2,3 and material deep and
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
and 5 0.125 in. or 0.125 in.
(3.17 mm) tears (3.17 mm)
long long,
maximum replace LP
impeller.
If a crack
is found,
replace LP
impeller
Nick Area "E" Nick Nick N.A. If nick If the nick
Fig. (Vane sides, 0.004 in. more than is is more
601 Suction (0.10 mm) 0.004 in. associated than
Ref. or pressure) deep (0.10 mm) with 0.006 in.
Notes maximum deep, to a raised (0.15 mm)
1,2,3 and maximum material deep and
and 5 0.125 in. depth of or 0.025 in.
(3.17 mm) 0.006 in. tears (0.63 mm)
long (0.15 mm) long,
maximum. and replace LP
0.025 in. impeller.
(0.63 mm)
long.
Nick Area "H" Nick Nick N.A. If nick If the nick

Fig. (Root 0.002 in. more than is is more
601 radius, (0.05 mm) 0.002 in. associated than
Ref. away from deep (0.05 mm) with 0.003 in.
Notes leading maximum deep, to a raised (0.07 mm)
1,2,3 edge) are maximum material deep and
and 5 serviceable. depth of or 0.010 in.
0.003 in. tears. (0.25 mm)
(0.07 mm) long,
and replace LP
0.010 in. impeller.
(0.25 mm)
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
long.
Nick If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Fig. FOD has the engine
601 caused immediately.
Ref. the engine
Notes to become
1,2,3 prone to
and 5 engine
surges or
caused
unusual
compressor
whining
Bent Bent in N.A. N.A. N.A. Bent LP If airfoil

Fig. area Cb impeller tip bent is
601 (Outer airfoil tips more
Ref. leading (1.000 × than
Note edge 0.125 in. 1.000 ×
5 and maximum) 0.125 in.
blade tip can be (Ref. View
(extend repaired by E. Para (4)),
from Ca cutting than the
to vane tip)) blade tip repairable
triangularly limit,
(Ref. View replace LP
E. Para (4)). impeller.
Bent If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Ref. the engine
Note to become
5 prone to
engine
surges
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
or caused
unusual
compressor
whining
Crack Crack N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Fig. the engine
601 immediately.
Ref.
Notes
3 and
4
Crack If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Ref. the engine
Notes to become
3 and prone to
4 engine
surges
or caused
unusual
compressor
whining
NOTE: 1. A dent is surface damage without sharp edges. A nick is surface damage with
sharp edges.
NOTE: 2. Nicks of dents must be blended is raised material or tears are present.
NOTE: 3. Serviceable and blend repaired nicks or dents must be monitored, by visual
inspection or with a borescope for the presence of a beginning of a crack (Ref.
05-20-00, SCHEDULED INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE INTERVALS). Cracks are
not acceptable.
Acceptable
Acceptable
Limits with
within
repair.
25 hrs
The
Continue in
engine
service.
must
Monitoring
as per
schedule
for
inspection
removal
05-20-00
immediately.
NOTE: 4. Dents (Ref. Area Cb) must be monitored until blend repair is possible, by visual
inspection or with a borescope, every 200 hours for the presence of or beginning
of a crack. Cracks are not acceptable.
NOTE: 5. The length and number of blends per vane are not restricted, refer to EMM,
blending procedure Para 8 (A) (3).
NOTE: 6. Record the size and type of damage found. Blending must be performed within
25 FH following identification of the LP impeller damage. In areas Ca and Cb, the
minimum blend length G must be at least two times depth of H. The
recommended length is three times depth of H (Ref. Detail F).
NOTE: 7. Dents in area Cb may be serviceable until blend repair is possible. Dents (Ref.
area Cb) must be monitored until blend repair is possible, by visual inspection or
with a borescope, every 200 hours for the presence of or beginning of a crack.
Cracks are not acceptable.
Figure 601 LP Impeller - Inspection (Full and Splitter Vanes)

(SHEET 1 OF 3)
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(SHEET 2 OF 3)
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(SHEET 3 OF 3)
Airfoil Tip - Bent Damage (Typical)

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6 When the distance between the deepest points in two adjacent blended areas is less than three
times depth (H2) of the deepest blend, the blends should be merged (Ref. Detail J).
7 Rework along and parallel to leading edge, when finish blending.
8 Break sharp edges 0.003 to 0.015 in. (0.070-0.380 mm) after rework.
9 No tool marks or grooves are permitted after rework.
10 Round bottom of blend.
11 To make sure the amount of rotor unbalance is minimized, after rework, multiply depth of the
blended area(s) with the length(s) (Ref. Note). If the result is more than 0.045 sq. in. (29.032 sq.
mm), the opposite vane must be reworked to incorporate blended area(s) having similar shape(s)
and position(s).
NOTE: For triangular cuts, multiply length by depth and divide by 2.
(i.e. length x depth / 2).
(4) Bent airfoil tip repair (Ref. Fig 601, Area K):
(a) Bent airfoil tip can be cut triangularly provided that:
1 Engine generating unusual noises (whining) as a result of a bent airfoil tip can be
repaired and returned to service only if the noise is confirmed to have disappeared
following repair of the airfoil per procedure below.
2 There are no more than two bent airfoil tips on the LP compressor.
3 A visual inspection using 10X magnification glass or a borescope is performed to
ensure that there is no crack in the area of the bent airfoil. Cracks are not acceptable.
4 Cut the damage airfoil triangularly in accordance with view E on (Ref. Fig 601).
5 Cut the airfoil opposite to the damaged airfoil in the same way to minimize the impact
on the LPC balancing if the amount of material removed is more than 0.045 sq-in.
6 Following the airfoil repair, carry out an engine power assurance check to confirm
that the engine performance is satisfactory and that there is no unusual noise or
vibration emanating from the affected engine. Unusual noise and/or vibration are not
acceptable.
B. HP Impeller
(1) Use a borescope (Ref. Para. 9.) to do a visual inspection of the impeller for erosion, dents,
nicks, tears and/or cracks (Ref. Figs. 602 thru 608).
(2) With the borescope findings, use Table 602 to identify the necessary actions based on the
type and location of damage.
Figure 602 HP Impeller - Inspection (Full and Splitter Vanes)
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Table 602 HP Impeller Inspection (Full and Splitter Vanes) (Ref. Fig. 602)
Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptable

Type and Area Limits Limits Limits Limits
of Damage NO ACTION CAT #1 CAT #2 CAT #3
The engine
must be
Continue in scheduled
service. for removal
No action Refer to Refer to in less than
required Note 4 Note 5 10 hours.
Erosion Erosion in Refer to Refer to Refer to Refer to

Area Cc Note 6 Note 6 Note 6 Note 6
(Root
radius,
L/E)
Dent in area Dent less A dent more N.A. Refer to

A than than Note 2 and 4.
( Vane tip) 0.500 in. 0.500 in.
(12.7 mm) (12.7 mm)
in length in length.
Dent in area A dent less A dent more N.A. Refer to

C than than Note 2 and 4.
(Leading 0.500 in. 0.500 in.
edge, (12.7 mm) (12.7 mm)
extends in length. in length.
Dent from
Fig. 606 root radius)
See
Notes Dent in area A dent less A dent more N.A. Refer to
1, 2 and Cc (Root than than Note 2 and 4.
3 radius, L/E ) 0.500 in. 0.500 in.
(12.7 mm) (12.7 mm)
in length in length
that is extends
mostly into Area Cc
included
or partially
extend into
area Cc is
serviceable.
No action
required.
Nick in area A nick less A nick A nick A nick more

A than between between than
( Vane tip) 0.020 in. 0.020 to 0.120 to 0.300 in.
(0.51 mm) 0.120 in. 0.300 in. (7.62 mm)
in size is (0.51 - (3.05 - in size.

The engine
must be
serviceable. 3.05 mm) 7.62 mm)
No action in size. in size.
required.

Nick C than between between than
Fig. 607 (Leading 0.020 in. 0.020 to 0.120 to 0.300 in.
See edge, (0.51 mm) 0.120 in. 0.300 in. (7.62 mm)
Notes extends in size is (0.51 - (3.05 - in size.
1, 2 and from serviceable. 3.05 mm) 7.62 mm)
3 root radius) No action in size. in size.
required.

Cc (Root than between between than
radius, L/E ) 0.020 in 0.020 to 0.040 to 0.080 in.
(0.51 mm) 0.040 in. 0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
required.
Tear in area A tear less A tear A tear A tear more

A than between between than
( Vane tip) 0.020 in. 0.020 to 0.120 to 0.300 in.
(0.51 mm) 0.120 in. 0.300 in. (7.62 mm)
in size. in size.

Tear C than between between than
Fig. 608 (Leading 0.020 in. 0.020 to 0.120 to 0.300 in.
See edge, (0.51 mm) 0.120 in. 0.300 in. (7.62 mm)
Notes extends in size is (0.51 - (3.05 - in size.
1, 2 and from serviceable. 3.05 mm) 7.62 mm)
3 root radius) in size. in size.

Cc (Root than between between than
radius, L/E ) 0.020 in. 0.020 to 0.040 to 0.080 in.
(0.51 mm) 0.040 in. 0.080 in. (2.03 mm)

The engine
must be
required.
Crack Crack in A crack less A crack A crack A crack more

See area A than between between than 0.300 in.
Notes ( Vane tip) 0.020 in. 0.020 to 0.120 to (7.62 mm)
1, 2 and (0.51 mm) 0.120 in. 0.300 in. in size.
3 in size is (0.51 - (3.05 -
in size. in size.
Crack in A crack less A crack A crack A crack more

area C than between between than
(Leading 0.020 in. 0.020 to 0.120 to 0.300 in.
edge, (0.51 mm) 0.120 in. 0.300 in. (7.62 mm)
extends in size is (0.51 - (3.05 - in size.
from serviceable. 3.05 mm) 7.62 mm)
root radius) in size. in size.
Crack in N.A. N.A. N.A. Any crack in

area this area
Cc (Root
radius, L/E )
NOTE: 1. The term "Size", is used for a nick, tear or crack and is defined as the
greater dimension, either length or depth, characterizing the damage.
NOTE: 2. If any FOD has caused the engine to become prone to engine surges or
causes unusual compressor whining, the engine must be removed
immediately.
NOTE: 3. Multiples dents, nicks, tears or cracks are to be considered as one damage
and should be evaluated using the more restrictive criteria applicable.
NOTE: 4. Record the size and type of damage found. Do a subsequent Borescope
inspection after 100 hrs, but not more than 200 hrs. If the subsequent
inspection reveals no change in the condition of the damage from the
initial inspection, no more action is required. If any crack is seen to grow in
size or propagate from the damaged area, or if material is missing since

The engine
must be
last inspection, the engine must be scheduled for removal within less than
10 hours.
NOTE: 5. Record the size and type of damage found. Do a subsequent Borescope
inspection at intervals not to exceed 200 hours, up to a maximum of 1000
cycles, after which the engine must be removed. If any crack is seen to
grow in size or propagate from the damaged area, or if material is missing
since last inspection, the engine must be scheduled for removal in less
than 10 hours.
NOTE: 6. If erosion is found at the leading edge of the vane, do a HP impeller

borescope inspection at the exducer end of the impeller (Ref. Para. 9.H.).
Use Figures 604 and 605 and Table 603 to identify the necessary actions
based on damage found.
Table 603 HP Impeller Inspection - Erosion
Acceptable Unacceptable
Limits Acceptable Limits
CAT #1 Limits CAT #3
Type and Acceptable Remove engine CAT #2 Remove engine
Area of Limits within 2400 Remove engine within 200
Damage NO ACTION cycles within 500 cycles cycles
Erosion at Less than 0.030 in. (0.762 0.041 in. (1.04 mm) 0.050 in. (1.27
exducer 0.030 in. mm) or above but not mm)
backplate (0.762 mm) or above but not more than 0.049 or above
(full vanes) more than 0.040 in.
in. (1.24 mm)
(1.02 mm)
Repeat 1500 cycles 800 cycles 250 cycles Remove engine

inspection within 200 cycles
interval
Figure 603 HP Impeller - Example of an Erosion
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Figure 604 Measurement of HP Impeller Erosion
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Figure 605 Measurement of HP Impeller Erosion
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Figure 606 HP Impeller - Example of a Dent
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Figure 607 HP Impeller - Example of a Nick
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Figure 608 HP Impeller - Example of a Tear
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9. Borescope Inspection
A. General
CAUTION: THE BORESCOPE IS FRAGILE AND VULNERABLE TO RADIATION, SHOCK,

TWISTING AND PINCHING. EXTREME CARE IS REQUIRED DURING HANDLING
TO ENSURE DAMAGE AND SERVICEABILITY PROBLEMS ARE AVOIDED.
CAUTION: EXCESSIVE TWISTING OF FIBERSCOPE CAN SEVER OPTIC FIBERS. DO NOT

ROTATE FIBERSCOPE TIP BY TURNING THE EYEPIECE ONLY. ASSIST
ROTATING MOTION OF EYEPIECE WITH ONE IN SAME DIRECTION AT PART OF
FIBERSCOPE CLOSEST TO ENTRY INTO ENGINE.
CAUTION: HEAT CAN DAMAGE THE BORESCOPE. ENGINE TEMPERATURE MUST BE LESS
THAN 66°C (150°F) BEFORE AN INSPECTION CAN BE CARRIED OUT. THE
NORMAL COOLING PERIOD FOR STANDARD AMBIENT CONDITIONS IS 40
MINUTES (COLD SECTION) OR TWO HOURS (HOT SECTION ) AFTER ENGINE
SHUTDOWN BUT CAN CHANGE WITH AMBIENT CONDITIONS. IF REQUIRED,
CARRY OUT DRY MOTORING RUNS TO ACCELERATE COOLING (Ref. AMM).
CAUTION: DO NOT SUBMERGE IN LIQUID.

(1) The borescope is used to inspect the inside of the engine. Access is through ports or
openings created by the removal of components.
NOTE: If required, a camera (PWC34960-201) may be used to photograph the engine areas
being inspected.
B. Side-viewing Adapter (Ref. Fig. 609)
(1) The side-viewing adapter is used to inspect components located at a nominal 90-degree
angle to the fiberscope distal tip. A ring is installed to protect the distal end when the side-
viewing adapter is not fitted.
(2) Installation:
(a) Hold the fiberscope as closely as possible to the distal end and remove the protective
ring.
CAUTION: INSTALL THE SIDE-VIEWING ADAPTER CAREFULLY. IF NOT INSTALLED AND

TIGHTENED CORRECTLY, THE ADAPTER COULD FALL INTO THE ENGINE.
OVERTIGHTENING THE ADAPTER COULD DAMAGE THE DISTAL END.
(b) Hold the fiberscope as close as possible to the distal end. Install the adapter, ensuring
the indexing slot and lug are aligned. Torque the adapter fingertight.
(3) Removal:
(a) Hold the fiberscope as close as possible to the distal end and remove the side-viewing
adapter.
CAUTION: INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE RING CAREFULLY. IF NOT INSTALLED AND

TIGHTENED CORRECTLY, THE RING COULD FALL INTO THE ENGINE.
OVERTIGHTENING THE RING COULD DAMAGE THE DISTAL END.
(b) Hold the fiberscope as close as possible to the distal end and install the protective ring.
Torque the ring fingertight.
Figure 609 Side-viewing Adapter - Removal/Installation
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C. Light Source
NOTE: Specify power requirements when purchasing borescope.
(1) A halogen lamp is used to provide lighting from either a 110V, 60-cycle or a 220V, 50-cycle
power supply.
(2) Remove the top cover from the light source to replace the lamp.
(3) Set intensity knob at maximum for best results.
(4) Before installing light source, refer to manufacturer's instructions.
D. Camera
(1) General:
(a) The camera (PWC34960-201) is used with the borescope to photograph internal engine
components. It must be equipped with a 50 mm f: 1.8 lens.
(2) Installation:
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN THE CAMERA, BORESCOPE OR

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
(a) Clean the camera viewfinder, focusing screen and 50 mm lens with lens cleaning tissue
(PWC05-043) and lens cleaner (PWC05-042).
(b) Install the focusing screen in the camera.
(c) Install the 50 mm lens.
(d) Install the camera adapter on the lens.
(e) Load the camera with film (Ref. Camera Handbook).
(f) Set the camera film speed to suit the film and the exposure compensation to -2 (Ref.
Camera Handbook).
(g) Release the knurled screw on the outer ring of the camera adapter and align the
bayonet slots with those on the inner ring.
(h) Align the bayonet slots of the adapter and install the camera on the borescope eyepiece
pins.
(i) Turn the outer ring of the adapter to lock the camera on the borescope.
(j) Torque the knurled screw on the adapter fingertight.
(k) To obtain alignment, hold the eyepiece and turn the camera.
NOTE: Make sure the distal end is not moved when taking photographs.
(3) Removal:
(a) Release the knurled knob on the camera adapter.
(b) Turn the outer ring of the camera adapter to align the bayonet slots and remove the
camera from the eyepiece.
(c) Remove the camera adapter from the lens.
(d) Rewind film (Ref. Camera Handbook) and remove the film from the camera and, using a
label, add the following data:
• Engine serial number.

• Date and area or component photographed.
• Engine operating time or cycles since last overhaul.
• Reason for borescope inspection (suspected foreign object damage, low power,
etc.).
E. Guide Tubes
(1) General:
(a) Guide tubes are used to guide the fiberscope distal end to an intended location inside
the engine.
(2) Guide Tube Types:

(a) There are two guide tubes:
• Flexible guide tube installed in the T6 thermocouple port.
• Rigid guide tube installed in the fuel manifold adapter port.
(3) Installation and Removal:

(a) Installation and removal are covered in the appropriate paragraphs.
F. Troubleshooting
(1) The possible sources of, and remedies for, problems encountered when using the
borescope are shown in Table 604.
Table 604 Borescope Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOURCE REMEDY
Poor illumination Oil or dirt on distal tip or Clean using lens cleaner
side-viewing adapter prism (PWC05-042) and lens
tissue (PWC05-043).
Light source intensity Set switch at high.

switch set at low
Defective lamp in Replace lamp.

light source
Damaged borescope Return to

light tube manufacturer for
repair.
Defective transformer Return to
manufacturer for
repair.
Poor definition Diopter ring not Adjust to suit eyes.

adjusted correctly
Damaged fibers in Return to
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOURCE REMEDY

fiberscope (seen as black dots manufacturer for
through viewer) repair.
Poor illumination See previous problem.
Flexible guide tube Damaged control wires Return to

(PWC34910-802) or fiberscope in guide tube or fiberscope manufacturer for
distal end does not move repair.
when control knobs are turned
NOTE: Repairs should be carried out only by the manufacturer.
G. Low Pressure Impeller

(1) General:
(a) Borescope inspection of the low pressure impeller can be carried out using three
different access routes and without the use of a guide tube.
Figure 610 LP Impeller - Borescope Inspection
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(2) Inspection Through the Air Intake Duct (Ref. Fig. 610)
(a) Remove the air intake duct (Ref. AMM).
(b) Clamp the holding fixture (PWC34913) to a convenient surface.
(c) Clamp the borescope eyepiece to the fixture and connect the light source.
CAUTION: WITHDRAW THE FIBERSCOPE FROM THE VICINITY OF THE IMPELLER

BEFORE THE LATTER IS ROTATED.
(d) Using the fiberscope and rotating the impeller manually, inspect for damage (Ref. Para.
8.).
(e) Remove borescope and holding fixture.
(f) Install air intake duct (Ref. AMM).
(3) Inspection Through the Rear Inlet Case Port (Ref. Fig. 610)
(a) Remove nut (7, Fig. 611) and bolt (8).
Figure 611 LP Impeller Borescope Inspection Port Cover/Nozzle - Removal/Installation
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1. Bolt
2. Washer
3. Cover
4. Wash Nozzle
5. Packing
6. Bracket
7. Nut
8. Bolt
(b) Remove bolts (1), washer (2), bracket (6), cover (3) using puller (PWC37651), or wash
nozzle (4) using puller (PWC30128-15) and packing (5). Discard packing.
CAUTION: EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE FOREIGN OBJECTS DO NOT

FALL INTO THE OPEN PORTS.
(c) Remove the most accessible diffuser exit duct (Ref. 72-30-00).
(d) Clamp the holding fixture (PWC34913) to a convenient surface.
(e) Secure the borescope eyepiece to the fixture, connect the light source and insert the
fiberscope into the inspection port.
CAUTION: WITHDRAW THE FIBERSCOPE FROM THE VICINITY OF THE IMPELLER

BEFORE THE LATTER IS ROTATED.
(f) Inspect the impeller for damage (Ref. Para. 8.).
NOTE: Rotate the impeller using pusher (PWC34939) through the exit duct port.
(g) Remove the fiberscope and holding fixture.
(h) Lubricate packing (5) with engine oil (PWC03-001) and install on cover (3) or wash nozzle
(4).
(i) Install cover or wash nozzle, washer (2), bracket (6) and bolts (1). Torque bolts 32 to 36
lb.in. (3.62-4.07 Nm).
(j) Install bolt (8) and nut (7) to secure clamp holding oil tube to bracket. Torque nut 36 to 40
lb.in. (4.07-4.52 Nm).
(k) Install the diffuser exit duct (Ref. 72-30-00).
(4) Inspection Through the Diffuser Exit Duct Port (Ref. Fig. 610)
CAUTION: EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE FOREIGN OBJECTS DO NOT

FALL INTO THE OPEN PORTS.
(a) Remove the most accessible diffuser exit duct (Ref. 72-30-00).
(b) Clamp the holding fixture (PWC34913) to a convenient surface.
(c) Secure the borescope eyepiece to the fixture, connect the light source and insert the
fiberscope into the exit duct port.
(d) Inspect the impeller for damage (Ref. Para. 8.).
NOTE: When necessary, remove fiberscope and rotate impeller using pusher
(PWC34939).
(e) Remove the fiberscope and holding fixture.
(f) Install the diffuser exit duct (Ref. 72-30-00).
(g) Torque the bolts again on the LP diffuser exit duct after successful completion of
trouble shooting and engine ground run (Ref. 72-30-00, COMPRESSOR SECTION -
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES).
H. High Pressure Impeller

(1) Remove the starter-generator drive cover (Ref. 72-20-00)) and install a square-drive socket

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MAINTENANCE MANUAL 72-00-00 - ENGINE - INSPECTION/CHECK-1

Manual Part No.3037332 Rev. 73.0 - 05/FEB/24

Engine Model(s): PW100

Item No. Name

Tool No. Name

Tool No. Name

4. Fixtures, Equipment and Supplier Tools

Customer Help Desk (24-hour service)

CAUTION: INSPECT HP IMPELLER BEFORE REWORKING DAMAGED LP IMPELLER TO

CAUTION: DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS.

Dent Dent in area Dent Dent N.A. If dent If the

Dent Dent in area N.A. Dent N.A. If dent If the

Dent Area "A" Dent N.A. N.A. If dent If the dent

Dent If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Nick Nick in Nicks Nick more N.A. If nick If the nick

Nick Nick in N.A. Nick N.A. If nick If the nick

Nick Area "A" Nick N.A. N.A. If nick If the nick

Nick Area "H" Nick Nick N.A. If nick If the nick

Nick If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Bent Bent in N.A. N.A. N.A. Bent LP If airfoil

Bent If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Crack Crack N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Crack If any N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Remove

Figure 601 LP Impeller - Inspection (Full and Splitter Vanes)

Airfoil Tip - Bent Damage (Typical)

Figure 602 HP Impeller - Inspection (Full and Splitter Vanes)

Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptable

Erosion Erosion in Refer to Refer to Refer to Refer to

Dent in area Dent less A dent more N.A. Refer to

Dent in area A dent less A dent more N.A. Refer to

Nick in area A nick less A nick A nick A nick more

Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptable

Nick in area A nick less A nick A nick A nick more

Nick in area A nick less A nick A nick A nick more

Tear in area A tear less A tear A tear A tear more

Tear in area A tear less A tear A tear A tear more

Tear in area A tear less A tear A tear A tear more

Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptable

Crack Crack in A crack less A crack A crack A crack more

Crack in A crack less A crack A crack A crack more

Crack in N.A. N.A. N.A. Any crack in

Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptable

NOTE: 6. If erosion is found at the leading edge of the vane, do a HP impeller

Table 603 HP Impeller Inspection - Erosion

Repeat 1500 cycles 800 cycles 250 cycles Remove engine

Figure 603 HP Impeller - Example of an Erosion

Figure 604 Measurement of HP Impeller Erosion

Figure 605 Measurement of HP Impeller Erosion

Figure 606 HP Impeller - Example of a Dent

Figure 607 HP Impeller - Example of a Nick

Figure 608 HP Impeller - Example of a Tear

CAUTION: THE BORESCOPE IS FRAGILE AND VULNERABLE TO RADIATION, SHOCK,

CAUTION: EXCESSIVE TWISTING OF FIBERSCOPE CAN SEVER OPTIC FIBERS. DO NOT

CAUTION: DO NOT SUBMERGE IN LIQUID.

CAUTION: INSTALL THE SIDE-VIEWING ADAPTER CAREFULLY. IF NOT INSTALLED AND

CAUTION: INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE RING CAREFULLY. IF NOT INSTALLED AND

Torque the ring ﬁngertight.

Figure 609 Side-viewing Adapter - Removal/Installation