What was found
DURING PERFORMANCE OF A SCHEDULED 1800 HOUR HOT SECTION INSPECTION OF THE RT ENGINE, AT 1771 HOURS AND 7 YEARS TIME IN SERVICE SINCE OVERHAUL, INITIAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CT BLADES TIP CLEARANCE REVEALED CLEARANCES IN EXCESS OF ALLOWABLE FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS SOME METAL BUILD-UP ON THE SHROUD SEGMENTS IN THE 4 O'CLOCK THRU 6 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. NO IMPACT DAMAGE WAS NOTED TO ANY OF THE CT BLADES OR THE CT NOZZLE. SEVERAL CRACKS WERE ALSO NOTED IN THE OUTER SECTION OF THE COMBUSTION LINER. AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE SENT TO A P&WC APPROVED REPAIR FACILITY FOR REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT AS NECESSARY.