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ENGINE, TURBINE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION OF 4THSTAGE

TURBINE WHEELS (23066744)
1.

PLANNING INFORMATION
A.

Effectivity
(1) Engines
All Rolls-Royce Model 250C30, C40 and C47 series engines are affected by this
bulletin.
(2) Spares Affected

B.

Reason
Recently, an incident was experienced in which a 4thstage turbine wheel (23066744) was
found to have an over blended, thin trailing edge. Although blending is a common procedure for
turbine wheels, in this particular case the turbine wheel blade trailing edge was blended beyond
print requirements. All Rolls-Royce Model 250C30, C40 and C47 series 4thstage turbine
wheels (23066744), S/N X504345 and earlier require a one-time inspection to verify that the
blades do not have a thin trailing edge. A specific lot of wheels also require that this inspection
be done within the next 300 hours.

C.

Description
This commercial engine bulletin gives you the instructions to do an inspection on all 4thstage
turbine wheels (23066744) for a thin trailing edge condition.

D.

Approval
Technical aspects are FAA approved.

E.

Compliance
For 4thstage turbine wheels (23066744, S/N HX76702 to HX76755):
Compliance Code 2. Turbine wheels which have over 1000 hours must be inspected within the
next 150 hours. Turbine wheels which have less than 1000 hours must be inspected within the
next 300 hours or at 1000 hours, whichever comes first.
For 4thstage turbine wheels (23066744, S/N X504345 and lower):
Compliance Code 4. To be complied with the next time the affected wheel (23066744) is at an
authorized repair/overhaul facility and is disassembled for any reason.

F.

Interchangeability Not affected

G. Material Availability
NEW P/N
23066744
October 1, 2003
Revision 1
October 6, 2003

NAME
4thStage Turbine Wheel
250C30 Series
250C40 Series
250C47 Series

QTY/ENG
1
CEBA723266
CEBA725043
CEBA726048

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Rolls-Royce Corporation
P.O. BOX 420
Indianapolis, IN 46216 USA
Phone: 3172306400
Fax: 3172306084

P U B L I C A T I O N

T R A N S M I T T A L

October 6, 2003

TO:

Recipients of 250C30, C40, and C47 Series Commercial Engine

Bulletins

SUBJECT:

ENGINE, TURBINE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION OF 4THSTAGE

TURBINE WHEELS (23066744).

This letter transmits Revision 1 to the subject commercial engine bulletins:

Model
Bulletin Number
250C30 Series
250C40 Series
250C47 Series

CEB A723266
CEB A725043
CEB A726048

This is a complete revision. Replace the original issue with this Revision 1.
Revision 1 corrects serial numbers and editorial errors.
If you have complied with the previous issue of this bulletin, no additional work is required.
The following list includes the original issue date and all revisions to this bulletin:
Original issue
Revision 1

October 2, 2003
October 6, 2003

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CHECK THAT ALL PREVIOUS TRANSMITTALS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED if any have not been received please contact Aviall, Inc.
via Email: 250pubs@aviall.com, Website: www.aviall.com, Phone: 1800AVIALL1 (North America), 19725861985 (International).

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H.

Tooling 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) Inspection Tool, NoGo Gage

(1) Option 1, assemble a 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) Inspection Tool.
Use two 1/8 inch (3.16 mm) radius post gage blocks with a nut and screw to clamp two
pieces of 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) thick shim stock or feeler gage as shown in figures. A
spacer gage block may be used in addition if desired. Position the post gage blocks such
that a 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) gap exists between the inspection ends (Ref. Fig. 1, 2, and 3).
(2) Option 2, manufacture a 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) inspection tool
Repair/overhaul facilities can manufacture an inspection tool similar to the Rolls-Royce
example provided the gap is not less than 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) and the tool is small
enough to access the trailing edges of the wheel.

I.

Weight and Balance Not affected

J.

Electrical Load Data Not affected

K.

References
(1) Advance Engineering Memorandum (AEM), CW112501.
NOTE:

The document above is referenced for the internal use of Rolls-Royce only.

(2) 14W2 Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Models 250C30, C30S, C30G,
C30G/2, C30P, C30M (OMM).
(3) 14W3 Overhaul Manual, Turboshaft Models 250C30, C30P, C30M, C30S, C30G,
C30G/2, C30U (O/H).
(4) 14W4 Illustrated Parts Catalog, Turboshaft Models 250C30, C30P, C30M, C30S,
C30G, C30G/2 (IPC).
(5) 14W4R, U Illustrated Parts Catalog, Turboshaft Models 250C30R, C30U (IPC).
(6) 14W2RU Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Models 250C30R, C30U
(OMM).
(7) CSP 21003 Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Model 250C30R/3 (OMM).
(8) CSP 23003 Illustrated Parts Catalog, Turboshaft Models 250C30R/3, C30R/3M (IPC).
(9) CSP 21006 Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Model 250C30R/3M (OMM).
(10) CSP 21000 Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Model 250C40B (OMM).
(11) CSP 21001 Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Model 250C47B (OMM).
(12) CSP 23001 Illustrated Parts Catalog, Turboshaft Models 250C40B, C47B, C47M (IPC).
(13) CSP 21004 Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Model 250C47M (OMM).
(14) CSP 22001 Overhaul Manual, Turboshaft Models 250C40B, C47, C30R/3, (O/H).
L.

Other Publications Affected None

M. Prerequisites None

October 1, 2003
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October 6, 2003

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250C40 Series
250C47 Series

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2.

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A.

Option 1, do an inspection with wheel installed on engine.

(1) Get access to the 4thstage turbine wheel through the exhaust collector.
(2) Do an inspection on the wheel using the No Go gage.
(a) Carefully put the small end of the No Go gage next to the trailing edge of a blade.
(b) Carefully check each blade trailing edge thickness with the small end of the No Go
gage.
(c) Check the entire length of the blade trailing edge from the shroud to the rim.
NOTE:

Do not slide the No Go gage down the edge of the blade.

(d) If the trailing edge of the blade does not fit into the gap of the No Go gage, the blade
passes this inspection (Ref. Fig. 4).
(e) If the trailing edge of the blade fits into the gap of the No Go gage, the blade does
not pass this inspection (Ref. Fig. 5).
(f)

Doing a visual inspection and/or using your finger tips to feel the trailing edges of the
blades can help to detect thin trailing edges.
NOTE:

After checking a number of blades with the No Go gage in this manner, the
inspector can check 100% of the blade trailing edges visually and sample
checking some of the blades on each wheel with the No Go gage. After
visual inspection, any blades that appear to be too thin can be checked with
the No Go gage.

(g) After inspection of the wheel, please fill out page 10 of this CEB and return to
Rolls-Royce. The document is to be filled out for all affected wheels, pass or fail.
(3) Any engine or turbine with a 4thstage turbine wheel that fails the above inspection must
be sent to an authorized repair/overhaul facility for replacement of the wheel (O/H).
(a) Remove the engine or turbine (Ref. OMM).
(b) Send the engine or turbine to an authorized repair/overhaul facility.
(c) Install the engine or turbine (Ref. OMM).
B.

Option 2, remove engine or turbine for inspection at an authorized repair/overhaul facility.

(1) Remove the engine or turbine (Ref. OMM).
(2) Send the engine or turbine to an authorized repair/overhaul facility. The facility must be
instructed to do an inspection of the 4thstage wheel as outlined in 2.A. Option 1. If any
wheel fails the inspection, the 4thstage wheel is to be replaced (Ref. O/H).
(3) Install the engine or turbine (Ref. OMM).

October 1, 2003
Revision 1
October 6, 2003

250C30 Series
250C40 Series
250C47 Series

CEBA723266
CEBA725043
CEBA726048

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FIG. 2
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FIG. 3
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FIG. 4
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C.

Record compliance with this commercial engine bulletin in the applicable section of the engine
logbook, turbine assembly (pink pages), Part III, AD Note Compliance and CEB Modification
Record as applicable with the following:
250C30 Series
250C40 Series
250C47 Series

D.
3.

CEB A723266
CEB A725043
CEB A726048

Basis for quantities is per turbine assembly.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
A.

Configuration Chart

NEW P/N

QTY/
ENG

23066744

NAME
Wheel, Turbine, 4th
Stage

OLD P/N

QTY/
ENG

INSTRUCTIONS/
DISPOSITION

23066744

1,2

INSTRUCTIONS/DISPOSITION NOTES
1. New or time continued item.
2. Scrap rejected wheel.

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October 1, 2003
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250C40 Series
250C47 Series

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CEBA723266 Reporting Form
CEBA725043 Reporting Form
CEBA726048 Reporting Form
Instructions:

If you have an affected wheel, please fill out the requested information listed
below. Make a copy of this page to fax or fax this page to Model 250 Customer
Support at 13172303381.

Operator:
_

_________________________________________________________________

Contact:

_____________________________________ Ph No:______________________

Fax No.:

_____________________________________ Email______________________

Turbine Wheel S/N:______________________________ Engine S/N:____________________

Turbine Wheel TIS:______________________________ Cycles:________________________
Inspection Results: Pass Fail

ATT: MODEL 250 CUSTOMER SUPPORT

13172303381

Date Received_______________
(For RollsRoyce Model 250 CS office use)

October 1, 2003
Revision 1
October 6, 2003

250C30 Series
250C40 Series
250C47 Series

CEBA723266
CEBA725043
CEBA726048

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