TM 55-2835-209-23
3-7 INSPECTION OF COMBUSTOR CASE (AVIM) (CONT)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NOTE
Visually inspect combustor
case as follows.
Inspect exhaust and load valve
flange for distortion, wear or
cracks.
No damage allowed.
Inspect for cracks. If cracks are
suspected, fluorescent penetrant in-
spect per MIL-STD-6866. No cracks
allowed.
Repair cracks (Task 3-8).
Inspect for distortion. No dis-
tortion allowed.
Inspect for loose or damaged nut
plates.
No damage allowed. Repair
nut plates (Tasks 3-9, 3-10).
Inspect for loose rivets. No loose
rivets allowed.
Repair rivets (Task
3-12).
5.1.
Inspect for loose or damaged in-
6.
serts.
No damage allowed: Repair
inserts (Task 3-11).
NOTE
Dimensionally inspect combus-
tor case as follows.
Using vernier caliper, measure inner
flange diameter A. Diameter A shall
be 11.645 to 11.659 inches.
Replace
combustor case if diameter is not
within limits.
7.
Using dial indicator, surface plate
and gage block set, measure surface
A for flatness.
Distortion not to
exceed 0.005 inch.
Replace combus-
tor case if surface A is not within
limits.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE: None.
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