ALERT
ENGINE, TURBINE, VISUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN FIRST-STAGE
NOZZLE SHIELD DOME DETAILS FOR CONIDITION
1. PLANNING INFORMATION:
A. Effectivity:
Any 250-C18, --~C20. -B15G or-617 Series engine/turbine wtlictl does not have an internal
energy absorbing ring installed which were:
(1) New engini?s built between January 30, 1990 and February ~1, 1993 in which the energy
absorbing ring may have been removed.
(2) Overhauled or repaired since Jarwary 30. 1990 where the first-stage nozzle shield dome
was replaced.
(3) Any engine/turbine for which the above cannot be determined.
B. Reason:
Approximately 48 P/N 23031415 noz& shield dome details were mlst,skenly manufactured
from 310 stainless steel in lieu of Hastelloy X. These suspect details which were
manufactured b~?tween January 30. 1390 and February 1, lYY3 could have been delivered I”
new engines, new turbine assemblies, spare nozzle shield asserr~blies, or as repair part
details. The 310 stainless steel dome detail can oxidze and erode faster than may otherwse
be expected. This erosion can cause a hole in the nozzle shield, resulting I” an increase in
turbine cooling iilir temperature. This condition could ultimately lead to a first-stage turbine
wheel failure or partial or complete power loss.
C. Descriotion:
Access to the first-stage turbine nozzle shield is gained through the fuel nozzle boss by
removing the iu?l nozzle. The dome detail is then inspected with a bwescope for early signs
of accelerated deterioration.
D. Aooroval:
Technical aspects are FAA approved.
E. Compliance:
Code 2. To be c:ornplied with within speclfled flight hours and/or c:alendar time.
(1) Enginesiturblnes with less than 1000 hours TSN,TSO:
. Accorxllsh at 1000 hours.
(2) Engines/turbines with more than 1000 hours TSN/TSO but less tk#an 1200 hours:
. Accomslish within next 100 hours followlng receipt of this bill&in.
(3) Engines/turbines with more than 1200 hours TSNKSO:
. Accomplish within the next 25 hours followirxj receipt of this t~ulletin.
F. Interchanqeabjity:
Not affected.
January ! 5, 1996 250-Cl8 Series CEB-A-287
Revision No. 2 250-C20 Series CEB-A-1341
October 15. 1997 250-B15G Series TP CEB-A-162
250-617 Series TPCEB-~A-1294
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1. PLANNING INFORMATION: (Cont)
G. m:
Not applicable.
H. Weiaht and Balance:
Not affected.
I. Electrical Loa_dDa?_:
Not affected.
J. References:
(1) llW2 Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboprop Model 250-817.
(2) lOW2 Operation and Maintenance Manual. Turboshaft Model 250-C20.
(3) lOW2S Operation and Maintenance Manual, Turboshaft Model 250-C2OS
(4) llW4 Illustrated Parts Catalog, Turboprop Model 250-817.
(5) lOW4 Illustrated Parts Catalog, Turboshaft Model 250-C20.
K. Other Publications Affected:
None
L. Prereauisites:
None.
2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
A. Gain borescope access to the first-stage nozzle shield dome area through the fuel nozzle
boss in the outer combustion case.
B. Inspect the nozzle shield dome detail in the area indicated in Figure 1 for evidence of holes,
cracks, erosion or other severe deterioration. See photographs in Figure 2 for examples.
C. Nozzle shields exhibiting evidence of deterioration must be removed from sewice.
D. Remove and replace the damaged nozzle shields per the Operation and Maintenance Manual
E. Rejected nozzle shields may be returned to Allison for credit provided the dome material is
identified as 310 stainless steel.
F. Record compliance in the Engine Log Book, Engine Assembly (white pages) and Turbine
Assembly (pink pages), Part III, Modification Record as applicable with the following:
250-Cl8 Series CEB-A-287
250-C20 Series CEB-A-1341
250-B15G Series TP CEB-A-162
250-817 Series TP CEB-A-1294
January 15,1996 250-Cl8 Series CEB-A-287
Revision No. 2 25O&C20 Series CEB-A-1341
October 15, 1997 250-8156 Series TP CEB-A-162
250-B17 Series TP CEBPA-1294
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INSPEC’T ~THISrmmE
AREA FOR
360”
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INSPEC:T l’hl:; I’!iIMF
AREA F’X
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SECTION A-A
January 15, 1996 250.~.C18 Series CEB -A-~-287
Revision No. 2 250-(320 Series CEB ~A-1341
October 15. 1997 250-1315G Series TP CEB~~-A&l62
250 ~.i31 7 Series rP CEB-A- 1294
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3. MATERIAL INFORMATION:
A. Basis for quantiries is per turbine asst?mbly.
I B. Bill of material:
InstructIons/
I New
6890040
P/N QY
1
Nomenclalure
Nozzle, Assy.
Shield 1 st-Stage
Turbine 6890040
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1
Disposition
INSTRUCTIONS/DISPOC~lTlON NOTES:
1. Return removed part :o Allison.
CUSTOMER “‘UPPORT
ALLISON ENCIINE COMPANY
January 15, 1996 250-Cl8 Series CEB-A-287
Revision No. 2 %50-C20 Series CEB-~A-1341
October 15, 1997 250-.B15G Series TPCEB-A-162
250mB17 series TPCEB-A-1294
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