CFM56-7B

Major Module
Replacement
Training Manual
Customer Training Services
Feb 1999

GEK-112941
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CFM56-7
Major Module Replacement Course
Volume 1
Course Textbook

Document: GEK-112941
Revised: February 1999

Published by:
CFMI Customer Training Center
GE Aircraft Engines
Customer Technical Education Center
123 Merchant Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Topic Revision Page Numbers

Intro Table of Contents Feb 99 5

Intro Abbreviations and Acronyms Feb 99 7-12

1. Basic Engine Feb 99 1-12

2. Engine Major Modules Feb 99 1-42

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ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

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A CDS Common Display System

AC Alternating Current CDU Control Display Unit
A/C Aircraft CFMI Commercial Fan Motor International
ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing and CIP Compressor Inlet Pressure
Reporting System CIT Compressor Inlet Temperature
ADEPT Airline Data Engine Performance Trend cm.g Centimeter Grams
ADIRU Air Data and Inertial Reference Unit CONT Continuous
AGB Accessory Gearbox CSD Constant Speed Drive
ALF Aft Looking Forward CSI Cycles Since Installation
ALTN Alternate CTEC Customer Technical Education Center
AOG Aircraft On Ground CW Clockwise
A/P Airplane
APU Auxiliary Power Unit D
ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated DAC Double Annular Combustor
ASM Autothrottle Servo-motor DEU Display Electronics Unit
ATA Air Transport Association DOD Domestic Object Damage
A/T Autothrottle DMD Demand
AVM Airborne Vibration Monitoring
E
B EAU Engine Accessory Unit
BITE Built In Test Equipment EBU Engine Buildup Unit
BSI Borescope Inspection ECS Environmental Control System
BSV Burner Staging Valve (SAC) ECU Electronic Control Unit (or EEC)
BSV Burner Selection Valve (DAC) EE Electronic Equipment
EEC Electronic Engine Control (or ECU)
C EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature (T49.5)
C Celsius/Centigrade (° degrees) EHSV Electro-Hydraulic Servo Valve
CCDL Cross Channel Data Link ESN Engine Serial Number
CCW Counter Clockwise
CDP Compressor Discharge Pressure (Ps3)

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F HPC High Pressure Compressor

F Fahrenheit (° Degrees) HPCR High Pressure Compressor Rotor
F/I Flight Idle HPT High Pressure Turbine
FAA Federal Aviation Administration HPTCC High Pressure Turbine Clearance Control
FADEC Full Authority Digital Electronic Control HPTCCV HPT Clearance Control Valve
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation HPTN High Pressure Turbine Nozzle
FF Fuel Flow HPTR High Pressure Turbine Rotor
FFCCV Fan Frame Compressor Case Vertical HPSOV High Pressure Shut-off Valve
FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit Hz Hertz
FIM Fault Isolation Manual
FIT Fan Inlet Temperature I
FLA Forward Looking Aft I/O Input/Output
FMCS Flight Management Computer System IAS Indicated Air Speed
FMV Fuel Metering Valve ID Inside Diameter
FN Net Thrust IDG Integrated Drive Generator
FOD Foreign Object Damage IFSD In-flight Shutdown
FQIS Fuel Quantity Indicating System IGB Inlet Gearbox
IGN Ignition
G IGV Inlet Guide Vane
g.in gram inches in. inches
G/I Ground Idle IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown
GEAE General Electric Aircraft Engines IPC Illustrated Parts Catalog
GEM Ground-based Engine Monitoring ips Inches Per Second
GPH Gallons Per Hour
GPM Gallons Per Minute K
GRD Ground °K Kelvin (Degrees)
GSE Ground Support Equipment KIAS Indicated Air Speed in Knots
KV Kilovolts
H KPH Kilos Per Hour
HMU Hydromechanical Unit
HP High Pressure
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L N
L Left N1 Actual Fan Speed
L/E Leading Edge N1* Desired Fan Speed
lbs. Pounds, Weight N1K Corrected Fan Speed
LCD Liquid Crystal Display N2 Actual Core Speed
L/H Left Hand N2 Desired Core Speed
LP Low Pressure N2K Corrected Core Speed
LPC Low Pressure Compressor N/C Normally Closed
LPT Low Pressure Turbine N/O Normally Open
LPTACC LPT Active Clearance Control NVM Non Volatile Memory
LPTN Low Pressure Turbine Nozzle
LPTR Low Pressure Turbine Rotor O
LRU Line Replaceable Unit OAT Outside Air Temperature
LVDT Linear Variable Differential Transformer OD Outside Diameter
OGV Outlet Guide Vane
M OSG Overspeed Governor
ma Milliamperes (Current) OVBD Overboard
MCD Magnetic Chip Detector
MCL Maximum Climb P
MCR Maximum Cruise Pb Bypass Pressure
MCT Maximum Continuous Pc Regulated Servo Pressure
mils D.A. Mils Double Amplitude Pcr Case Regulated Pressure
mm Millimeters Pf Heated Servo Pressure
Mo Mach Number PN Part Number
MPA Maximum Power Assurance Po Pressure Ambient
MPH Miles Per Hour PPH Pounds per Hour
mV Millivolts PRSOV Pressure Regulating Shutoff Valve
mVDC Millivolts Direct Current Ps Pump Supply Pressure
Ps12 Fan Inlet Static Air Pressure
Ps13 Fan Outlet Static Air Pressure

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Ps3 Compressor Discharge Pressure T

psi Pounds Per Square Inch TAI Thermal Anti Ice
psia Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute TBV Transient Bleed Valve
psid Pounds Per Square Inch Differential T/E Trailing Edge
PT Pressure Total T/O Takeoff
PT25 HPC Total Inlet Air Pressure T/R Thrust Reverser
T12 Fan Inlet Total Air Temperature
Q T2.5 HPC Air Inlet Temperature
QAD Quick Attach Detach T4.95 Exhaust Gas Temperature
QEC Quick Engine Change TAI Thermal Anti-Ice
Qty. Quantity TAT Total Air Temperature
TBC Thermal Barrier Coating
R TBO Time Between Overhaul
R/H Right Hand TCCV Turbine Clearance Control Valve
RPM Revolutions Per Minute TGB Transfer Gearbox
RTO Refuse Takeoff TLA Thrust Lever Angle
RVDT Rotary Variable Differential Transducer TM Torque Motor
TR Thrust Reverser
S TR Transformer Rectifier
SAC Single Annular combustor TRA Thrust Resolver Angle
SAV Starter Air Valve TRF Turbine Rear Frame
sfc Specific Fuel Consumption TSI Time Since Installation
SLS Sea Level Standard
SLSD Sea Level Standard Day V
SN Serial Number V ac Volts Alternating Current
SNECMA Societe d’Etude et de Construction de VBV Variable Bleed Valve
Moteurs d’Aviation V dc Volts Direct Current
STP Standard Temperature and Pressure VIB Vibration
SW Switch VSV Variable Stator Vane

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W
Wf Weight of Fuel or Fuel Flow
WOW Weight on Wheels

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BASIC ENGINE

Given an objective and/or an engine configuration exercise, the student will identify:
....the basic engine construction of the CFM56-7 engine. (1.A.a)
....the engine data plate. (1.A.a)
....the general weights and dimensions of the CFM56-7 engine. (1.A.a)
....the bearings and sumps of the CFM56-7 engine. (1.A.a)
....selected engine flanges of the CFM56-7 engine. (1.A.a)

Given an objective and/or an engine configuration exercise, the student will select the purpose of:
....the basic engine construction of the CFM56-7 engine. (1.B.a)
....the engine data plate. (1.B.a)
....the bearings and sumps of the CFM56-7 engine. (1.B.a)
....selected engine flanges of the CFM56-7 engine. (1.B.

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BASIC ENGINE CONSTRUCTION

Identification (1.A.a)
The CFM56-7 engine is a high bypass, dual rotor, axial
flow turbofan engine.

Purpose (1.B.a)
The engine supplies thrust to the aircraft, and power to
the following aircraft systems:
- Electrical
- Hydraulic
- Pneumatic

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ENGINE DATA PLATE

Identification (1.A.a)
The stainless steel engine data plate is painted with black
enamel and located on the right hand fan case aft of the oil
tank. The plate consists of the following data:
- Regulatory agency data.
- Engine manufacture data.
- Engine performance data.

Purpose (1.B.a)
The engine data plate serves as a single source to record
engine type, model, type certification, production codes,
serial number, thrust ratings, and manufacturer.

Service bulletin 72-030 provides a revised nameplate that

offers better visualization of a CFM56-7B that has been
converted to a different configuration.

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WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS

Identification (1.A.a)
Approximate weights for a CFM56-7 engine are indicated
in the table below. Actual weight will vary with different
aircraft component configurations and options added.
Major Module Weight
Fan 2330 lb (1156.9 kg)
Core 1713 lb (777.5 kg)
Low Pressure Turbine 1090 lb (494.4 kg)

The graphic below also depicts approximate dimensional

data for a CFM56-7 engine.

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ENGINE BEARINGS AND SUMPS

Identification (1.A.a)
Five main bearing assemblies are contained within the
forward sump (bearings 1 ball, 2 roller, 3 ball and roller)
and the aft sump (bearings 4 roller and 5 roller).

Because of the close proximity of the No. 3 ball and roller

bearings they are considered as one assembly

Purpose (1.B.a)
The bearings provide support for the N1 and N2 shafts.
Ball bearings absorb axial and radial loads from the
shafts. Roller bearings absorb only radial loads.

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MAIN ENGINE BEARINGS AND SUMPS

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ENGINE FLANGES

Identification (1.A.a)
The CFM 56-7 engine has sixteen flanges labeled with
alpha or alphanumeric designations. To locate the
appropriate flange use the correct alpha or alphanumeric
flange designation.

Purpose (1.B.a)
Flanges provide attach points for accessories, piping,
and line replaceable units. Flange call-outs are used to
locate dimensional data during the installation of the
CFM56-7 major modules.

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MAJOR MODULES

Given an objective and/or an engine configuration exercise, the student will identify:
....the three major modules of the CFM56-7 engine. (3.A.d)
....selected components of the Low Pressure Turbine major module of the CFM56-7 engine. (4.A.d)
....the dimensional data of the CFM56-7 engine (4.A.d)

Given an objective and/or an engine configuration exercise, the student will select the purpose of:)
....the three major modules of the CFM56-7 engine. (3.B.d)
....selected components of the Low Pressure Turbine major module of the CFM56-7 engine. (3 or 4.B.d)
....the dimensional data of the CFM56-7 engine (4.B.d)

Given an objective exercise, the student will match the functional description with:
....the three major modules of the CFM56-7 engine. (4.D.d)
....selected components of the three major modules of the CFM56-7 engine. (4.D.d)

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ENGINE MAJOR MODULES

General
The CFM56-7 engine is of a modular design that consists
of three major modules. The engine major modules are
as follows:
- Fan major module.
- Core major module.
- LPT major module.

Off wing, each major module can be disassembled into

smaller modules.

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FAN MAJOR MODULE

Identification (1.A.d)
The fan major module consists of the following major
components:
- Fan and Booster.
- Fan Frame.
- No. 1 and No. 2 Bearing Support.
- Accessory Gearbox (AGB).
- Transfer Gearbox (TGB).
- Inlet Gearbox (IGB).

Purpose (1.B.d)
The function of the fan major module is as follows:
- Supplies 85 percent of the total engine thrust
through secondary airflow acceleration.

- Increases the pressure momentum of the primary

airflow supplied to the high pressure compressor
(HPC).

- Supplies the installation (mounting) of the front of

the engine on the aircraft.

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FAN MAJOR MODULE

Functional Description (4.D.d)

The fan is a single stage fan rotor cantilever-mounted at
the forward end by a shaft held by 2 bearings. The axial
type booster (low pressure compressor) contains 4
stages cantilever-mounted to the aft side of the fan rotor.
The fan frame is the main forward structural component
of the engine and supports the fan and booster rotor
through the No. 1 and No. 2 bearings, and the high
pressure compressor (HPC) forward section through the
No. 3 (ball and roller) bearing assembly. The fan frame
supports the TGB while the fan case supports the AGB.
The IGB and No. 3 (ball and roller) bearing assembly
supports the HPC rotor forward section and gives power
transmission from the core engine to the accessory drive
section.

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SPINNER CONES Functional Description (4.D.d)

The front and rear spinner cones are removed to provide
Identification (3.A.a) access to the fan disk assembly. The fan disk assembly
The front spinner is an aluminum cone attached with six is used to support tooling for the removal of the low
bolts to the rear spinner front flange. The rear spinner is pressure turbine (LPT) major module.
an aluminum fairing attached with twelve bolts to the
front flange of the fan disk. All the flanges at the point of
attachment are of an interference fit.
Balance screw holes are place around the aft section of
the spinner to allow for low pressure system static and
dynamic balance.
Spherical indents identify offset holes that provide
assembly alignment for the following components:
- Front spinner.
- Rear spinner.
- Locking retainer.
- Fan disk.

Purpose (3.B.a)
The front and rear spinner cones are aerodynamic
fairings which direct engine inlet airflow.

The front spinner cone, rear spinner cone and fan disk
are all part of the fan and booster module of the fan
major module.

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FRONT AND REAR SPINNER CONES

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ACCESSORY GEARBOX (AGB) MODULE

Identification (3.A.a)
The accessory gearbox (AGB) module is on the left hand
side of the engine, on the fan inlet case. It consists of
the following drive pads:
- Engine Electronic Control EEC Alternator.
- Handcranking pad.
- N2 Speed Sensor.
- Starter.
- Integrated Drive Generator (IDG).
- Hydraulic Pump.
- Fuel Pump w/hydromechanical unit (HMU).
- Lubrication Unit.

Purpose (3.B.a)
The AGB sends torque from the N2 rotor through the spur
gears to turn the engine and aircraft accessories.

Functional Description (4.D.d)

The hand crank pad is used to turn the N2 rotor during
borescope inspection. During the removal of the core
major module and LPT major module a locking pad is
installed to prevent rotation of the high pressure
compressor rotor (HPCR).

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INLET GEARBOX MODULE

Identification (3.A.a)
The inlet gearbox (IGB) module is installed in the fan
frame. It is bolted to the forward side of the fan frame aft
flange. The IGB contains a 47 tooth horizontal bevel
gear, a 35 tooth radial bevel gear, the No. 3 ball bearing
and the No. 3 roller bearing. The No. 3 bearing locknut
secures the module to the forward shaft of the high
pressure compressor (HPC) rotor.

Purpose (3.B.a)
The gearbox assembly is the mechanical coupling
between the high pressure compressor (HPC) rotor and
the transfer gearbox (TGB). The No. 3 ball bearing
positions the core rotor axially and the No. 3 roller
bearing provides radial positioning of the forward end of
the HPC rotor.

Functional Description (4.D.d)

When removing the core major module special tooling
rotates the No. 3 bearing locknut to remove the core
major module from the fan major module.

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CORE MAJOR MODULE

Identification (1.A.d)
The core major module is a short, 2 bearing high
pressure system. The forward end is supported by the
No. 3 (ball and roller) bearing assembly located in the fan
frame. The rear end is supported by the No. 4 roller
bearing assembly located in the high pressure turbine
(HPT) aft shaft and retained by the low pressure turbine
(LPT) front shaft.

The core major module consists of the following eight

modules:
- High pressure compressor (HPC) rotor.
- Front stator.
- Rear stator.
- Combustion case.
- Combustion chamber.
- High pressure turbine (HPT) nozzle.
- High pressure turbine (HPT) rotor.
- HPT shroud/1st stage low pressure turbine (LPT)
nozzle.

Purpose (1.B.d)
The core major module is a high pressure, high speed,
gas generator that produces power to drive the engine.

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CORE MAJOR MODULE

Functional Description (4.D.d)

The high pressure compressor (HPC) rotor is an axial
flow, 9-stage, unitized, spool-disk structure. The
compressor front stator forms the structural connection
between the fan frame and the combustion case. The
compressor rear stator is mounted inside the aft end of
the front stator. The combustion chamber is an annular
design and is of an integral ring construction. The
combustion case forms the structural connection
between the compressor front stator and the low
pressure turbine (LPT) stator. The high pressure turbine
(HPT) nozzles are mounted in the combustion case and
direct the gas flow from the combustion chamber onto
the HPT rotor blades. The HPT rotor is a single stage,
air cooled, high efficiency turbine. The HPT shroud and
stage 1 LPT nozzle assembly is located inside the aft
end of the combustion case and forms the interface
between the core engine and the LPT module of the
engine.

The combination of HPC rotor and the HPT rotor is

called the high pressure rotor. The high pressure rotor
must be axially locked to the combustion casing to
accomplish the removal of the core major module.
Special tooling is designed to provide the axial locking
requirement.

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NO. 4 BEARING RACE, OIL SEAL, AIR DUCT & NO. 4

BEARING RETAINER

Identification (4.A.d)
The aft shaft of the high pressure turbine rotor contains
the No. 4 bearing outer race, an oil seal, and an air duct.
The entire assembly of parts is held in place by the No. 4
bearing retainer nut and ring.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The No. 4 bearing outer race supports the aft end of the
high pressure system. The oil seal is part of the aft
sump pressurization system. The air duct provides a
path for booster discharge air to the aft sump
pressurization seals.

Functional Description (4.D.d)

The No. 4 bearing outer race is part of a matched set
and must be retained with the low pressure turbine (LPT)
major module after removal.

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LOW PRESSURE TURBINE (LPT) MAJOR MODULE

Identification (1.A.d)
The low pressure turbine (LPT) major module is a four
stage turbine that consists of the following modules:
- LPT rotor/stator.
- LPT shaft.
- Turbine frame.

Purpose (1.B.d)
The LPT changes the hot gases into mechanical energy
to turn the fan and booster rotor.

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LOW PRESSURE TURBINE (LPT) MAJOR MODULE

Functional Description (4.D.d)

The rear section of the low pressure turbine (LPT) is
supported by the No. 5 oil dampened bearing installed in
the turbine frame. The fan and booster and the LPT
rotors are connected through the fan shaft and LPT
shaft. The coupling nut of these two shafts is inside the
fan shaft. The LPT shaft has the No. 4 intershaft
bearing, which supports the rear section of the HPT
rotor. The turbine frame has airfoil shaped struts angled
to the inner hub to relieve thermal and mechanical
stress.

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LPT MAJOR MODULE

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FLAME ARRESTOR AND FLANGE ASSEMBLY

Identification (4.A.d)
The flame arrestor consists of honeycomb structure
within a housing mounted to the flange assembly at the
center vent tube exit port. The flange assembly bolts to
the rear frame and supports the flame arrestor. An oil
drainage port is located at the 6 o'clock position of the
flange.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The flame arrestor honeycomb structure changes the oil
vapor carried with the vent air back to a liquid thereby
reducing the potential for combustion. The flange
assembly acts as the cover for the rear inner flange of
the low pressure turbine frame.

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FLAME ARRESTOR AND THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY

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OIL INLET COVER

Identification (4.A.d)
The oil inlet cover consists of a housing, the oil supply
tube for No. 4 and No. 5 bearings, an oil supply
dampener tube for the No. 5 bearing, pressurization
tubing and the stationary air/oil seals for the aft sump.
The cover mounts to the rear face of the No. 5 bearing
support which is part of the turbine frame.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The oil inlet cover provides the formation of the engine's
aft sump and pressurization of the dual air/oil seal
installed at the rear end of the center vent tube. The oil
inlet cover also supports the rear vent tube.

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OIL INLET COVER

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AFT AIR/OIL SEPARATOR

Identification (4.A.d)
The aft air/oil separator is of a two piece design. It
consists of the air/oil separator and an air/oil separator
cover. The assembly is retained to the center vent tube
extension duct with a nut.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The aft air/oil separator separates the oil from the air
within the aft sump and allows the air to vent overboard
through the center vent tube.

Functional Description (4.D.d)

The aft air/oil separator nut uses special tooling to
remove the separator from the engine. Once the
separator is removed axial retention tooling can be
installed for removal of the low pressure turbine major
module.

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AFT SUMP AIR/OIL SEPARATOR

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LPT SHAFT PLUG

Identification (4.A.d)
The low pressure turbine (LPT) shaft plug is placed in the
front of the LPT shaft. It consists of the plug with two o-rings
and an anti-rotation tab. A retaining ring holds the
plug in place.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The LPT shaft plug prevents the flow of sump vent air
from escaping forward through the spinner cones. The
shaft plug tab is an anti-rotation device for the nut that
attaches the LPT shaft to the fan shaft.

Functional Description (4.D.d)

After removal of the LPT shaft plug special tooling is
attached to the LPT shaft and the fan disk to push the
LPT major module aft for removal.

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LPT SHAFT PLUG

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DIMENSIONAL DATA

Identification (4.A.d)
The dimensional data required for reassembly of the
CFM56-7 major modules is as follows:
- LV = Constant

- VC = Fan Major Module

- YA = Core Major Module

- ZF = LPT Major Module

- X = LV + VC + YA

- D48 = X - ZF

Purpose (4.B.d)
These dimensions are provided so that the calculation of
the D48 shim can be performed. The properly sized D48
shim insures that rotor to stator spacing is correct within
the low pressure turbine major module after assembly to
the core major module.

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DIMENSIONAL DATA (D48 CALCULATION)

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DIMENSIONAL DATA

Identification (4.A.d)
Additional dimensional data required for reassembly of
the CFM56-7 major modules is as follows:
- ZK = End of LPT shaft to D48 seating shoulder.

- ZJ = Thickness of LPT coupling nut.

- ZL = (ZJ + VD + D48) - ZK

Purpose (4.B.d)
These dimensions are provided so that the calculated ZL
dimension can be performed. Calculated ZL is
compared with actual ZL to insure that the LPT shaft is
properly seated and secured within the fan shaft.

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DIMENSIONAL DATA (CALCULATED ZL)

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DIMENSIONAL DATA PLATES

Identification (4.A.d)
The VC data plate is located at the 9 o'clock position aft
looking forward on strut No. 10 of the fan major module.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The VC dimension measures from the fan frame
mounting flange of the No. 1 and No. 2 bearing support
to the aft flange that interfaces with the core major
module.

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DIMENSIONAL DATAPLATES (VC)

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DIMENSIONAL DATA

Identification (4.A.d)
The YA data plate is located at the 8 o'clock position aft
looking forward on flange N of the core major module.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The YA dimension measures from the front flange of the
forward stator case to the aft flange of the combustion
case.

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DIMENSIONAL DATAPLATES (YA)

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DIMENSIONAL DATA

Identification (4.A.d)
The ZF data plate is located at the 8 o'clock position aft
looking forward on flange T of the low pressure turbine
(LPT) major module.

Purpose (4.B.d)
The ZF dimension measures from the shoulder at the
front of the LPT shaft to the forward flange of the rotor/
stator case.

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DIMENSIONAL DATAPLATES (ZF)

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