CFM56-7B MCD Line

Maintenance
GUIDANCE

CFM56 Symposium
June 2017 – Milan
Introduction

Background
• MCD System

MCD Customer Cases

• Increase of MCD inquiries for all CFM engine lines
• Contributing Factors

MCD Guidance
• Debris Examination
• Engine History
• References

Summary

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CFM56-7B MCD System
Scavenge Screen Plugs
• FWD Sump: Engine bearing #1, #2 or #3
• AFT Sump: Engine bearing #4 or #5
• AGB & TGB Sump: AGB or Starter bearings
– Starter has separate magnetic plug

• Do not disregard any MCD findings

• Ensure that engine sump and plug location is properly identified
• Use technical supporting publication (NDTM) and decision aid tools
• Share MCD findings with your dedicated CFM representative
• Send particles to lab for analysis
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 MCD Customer Case data

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MCD case submittals
Data showing increasing trend of MCD cases
(# of CSC Cases All CFM Models)

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MCD case submittal AOC

Breakdown of Case submittal reason

MCD Procedure Clarification is Most Requested Case Type for Past 3 Years
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 Key Factors to consider before Action
Decision for action must be driven by key factors:
Debris Examination References
 Visual aspect (shape, color, plated or not, • Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual
laminated … ) TASK 79-00-00-200-804-F00 - Chip
 Nature (magnetic or non-magnetic) Detectors and Scavenge

 Size, quantity • Screens InspectionCFM56 Non-Destructive

Test Manual Part 10 Chip Analysis
 Oil sump source (CFMI-TP-NT.11)
Engine history • Boeing Programs Field Guide for Lubrication
System Debris
• Low time/cycle engine since new or overhaul
• Recent engine squawks
• Maintenance report (past MCD findings, oil
circuit contamination … )
• Engine trend shift (vibes, oil consumption… )

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 MCD Guidance

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Visual Characteristics Bearing Distress
Any bearing debris identification, either visually or by laboratory analysis, is
cause for immediate concern
Following visual characteristics can be helpful in distinguishing bearing
material
• Many chips of similar size and shape
• Magnetic material
• Smooth, reflective (silvery) surface on one or both
sides
• Roughly circular or elliptical flakes (platelets),
thinner around edges
• Material that is hard and brittle
• Metal chunks as small dark irregular particles
• Pieces of bearing cage material
• Chunks of silver plated steel

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CFM Guide Lines- Magnetic Particles
How to identify quickly, Serviceable Particles: No Case Required
Less than 0.1mm: FUZZ

Often easier to remove and

clean particles to determine size

Correct particle interpretation required to avoid engine/AGB/TGB

unjustified removal

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CFM Guide Lines-Chip Morphology
Common Chip Morphology Examples of Bearing Damage:

Shoulder wear Shoulder wear Adhesive Wear

Platelets Platelets Adhesive Wear

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CFM Guide Lines- Magnetic Particles
Particles collected from MCD, use 10x magnifying lens to identify category
0mm 0.1mm 0.25mm
Satisfactory : Satisfactory :
• Any quantity • Less than 4 particles
• Any material • Any material
Do not send particles for Do not send particles for
analysis & continue in service . analysis & continue in service.
Marginal:
• 4 or more particles
Send particles for analysis &
continue in service until lab
results are available, with MCD
inspection before each flight.
If particles found again, limit
engine operation to 5 cyc or 25
hrs until lab result, with MCD
inspection before each flight.
Satisfactory = Serviceable
Marginal = Continue in service while debris are sent to lab
Unsatisfactory = Not Serviceable
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0.5mm
Marginal: Unsatisfactory :
• Less than 4 particles • Any quantity
Send particles for analysis & Send particles for analysis and
continue in service until lab perform ground run per AMM.
results are available, with MCD
inspection before each flight. Engine may continue in service
if no further debris is
If particles found again, limit recovered & until lab results
engine operation to 5 cyc or 25 are available, with MCD
hrs until lab result, with MCD inspection before each flight.
inspection before each flight.
If magnetic particle recovered,
Unsatisfactory : stop engine operation until lab
• 4 or more particles result.
Send particles for analysis and
perform ground run per AMM.
Engine may continue in service
if no further debris is
recovered & until lab results
are available, with MCD
inspection before each flight.
If magnetic particle recovered,
stop engine operation until lab
result.
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CFM Guide Lines- Magnetic Particles
AMM Serviceable Conditions: No Case required
Magnetic material - Serviceable Conditions

Where found
Material composition
AGB Description Quantity Potential source Recommendation
Fwd Aft from Lab analysis
TGB
<0,1mm in largest
x x x Any Lab analysis not req’d N/A Serviceable, considered as Fuzz
dimension
>0,1mm and <0,25mm Less than 4
x x x Lab analysis not req’d N/A Serviceable
in largest dimension particles
Machined chips or shiny
curls of metal or that Any machined
x x x have parallel marks Any Lab analysis not req’d oil-wetted Serviceable
from machine tools at surface
10x

Particles within this table, don’t need to be sent for analysis

Machined chips are serviceable whatever size

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Summary

MCD inspection critical line maintenance for Oil System Health

Each sump has individual MCD
CFM noted increase in MCD relates inquiries
• #1 driver is Procedural Clarification
Multiple resources available to help train personnel and identify material
• CFM User Guide
• AMM
• ESM
• NDT Manual (Spectrum Oil and Chip Analysis)
Proper collection and identification of particles critical for identification

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 Thank You – Grazie

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