Repair Engineering Instruction IC-52-B1-1001 Rev.

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INSPECTION CHECK DOCUMENT IC-52-B1-1001 REV: C

Title: Stage 1 Bucket – Inspect / Check

Model Applicability: MS5002

Component or Unit Serial To be performed by Qualified Service Center Personnel?

Numbers (or “All”): All Yes No

TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS APPROVED BY GE REPAIR TECHNOLOGY CoE

GE P&RS Gas Service Center Authorized Distribution

Service Center Type Authorized (Y/N) Service Center Type Authorized (Y/N)
ACSC GEA N Houston GE Y
Basildon GE Y KPS TTA Y
BGGTS JV Y McAllen GEA N
CAPCO TTA N MEELSA (GEMTEC) JV Y
GE-HPEC (QHD) JV N Nigeria GE N
GE-Hungary GE Y PT Gents JV Y
GE Keppel JV Y TGE JV N
GEPTEC - Kaluga GE N TGTS JV N
Greenville GE Y TNB TENAGA TTA N
GTS JV Y

GE Oil & Gas Service Center Authorized Distribution

Service Center Type Authorized (Y/N) Service Center Type Authorized (Y/N)
Algesco JV Y Houston O&G GE Y
Barcelona (PEGS) GE Y Qatar JV N
Florence GE Y Sapura Crest TTA N
Trinidad GE Y Turbimeca GE Y
Edmonton GE Y

GEA = GE Aviation | JV = Joint Venture | TTA = Technology Transfer Agreement

NOTE: These tables do NOT imply Service Center Certification or Qualification.
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REI Approvals

Refer to Repair Engineering procedure GTRE 102 for approval requirements by document type.

Revision History

Rev Description Signature Date

- Draft Issue See Above

Reduced Dovetail Dimensional Check to a

C 18/02/2013
sample of #10 Buckets

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INDEX
1. Purpose

2. Parts Applicability

3. Description

4. Decision Flow Chart

5. Tools, Equipment, and Materials

6. Procedure

6.1. Incoming Receiving

6.2. Metallurgical Evaluation & Mechanical Testing
6.3. Cleaning
6.4. Visual Inspection - General
6.5. Dimensional Inspection
6.6. Coating Removal
6.7. Rejuvenation Heat Treat

6.8. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)

7. Appendices

7.1. Appendix A - Reference Documents

7.2. Appendix B - Component Repair Engineering Instructions

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1. Purpose

1.1. This document provides inspection instructions and criteria for determining the serviceability and
repairability of MS5002 Stage 1 Turbine Buckets. Adherence to this inspection procedure will
produce the required repair workscope based on part condition.

1.2. Repair Sources, that perform procedures listed in this REI, must fulfill the requirements listed in
RSS-52-B1-1001, MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket - Repair Source Substantiation, and SP-16-1002,
Repair Source Substantiation, Qualification, and Quality System Requirements, and be qualified
by Sourcing or GE Repair Engineering.

2. Parts Applicability

NOTE: This document does not apply to older thin wall versions of MS5002 Stage 1 Buckets.

NOTE: This document does not apply to MS5002E buckets.

2.1. The parts applicable to this inspection document are listed in Table 1.

2.2. The configurations listed in Table 1 correspond to MS5002 bucket designs. Bucket
configurations for the latest designs are included in Table 1. Contact Repair Engineering for
information regarding inspection and repair of earlier design buckets not listed in Table 1.

Table 1: Parts Summary (MS5002 Stage 1 Buckets)

Final Machining Casting Alloy Alloy Name Coating Casting Type

887E0964P003 887E0964P001 B50A563B IN-738 PtAl External + Thick Wall
887E0964P005 Aluminide
887E0964P007 Internal
887E0964P009 887E0964P001 B50A563B IN-738 GT29 Thick Wall
887E0964P011
887E0964P013
887E0964P015 887E0964P001 B50A563B IN-738 GT29 + Internal Thick Wall
887E0964P017 Aluminide
887E0964P019
887E0964P021 887E0964P001 B50A563B IN-738 GT29 + Thick Wall
887E0964P023 Overaluminide +
887E0964P025 Internal
Aluminide
887E0964P027 887E0964P001 B50A563B IN-738 None Thick Wall

887E0964P029 887E0964P001 B50A719B GTD-111 GT33 + Internal Thick Wall

Aluminide
SMQ48325 SMD48267 B50A719A GTD-111 GT33 + Internal Thick Wall
Aluminide

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887E0964P004 887E0964P002 B50A719B GTD-111 PtAl External + Thick Wall

887E0964P006 Aluminide
887E0964P008 Internal
887E0964P010 887E0964P002 B50A719B GTD-111 GT29 Thick Wall
887E0964P012
887E0964P014
887E0964P016 887E0964P002 B50A719B GTD-111 GT29 + Internal Thick Wall
887E0964P018 Aluminide
887E0964P020
887E0964P022 887E0964P002 B50A719B GTD-111 GT29 + Thick Wall
887E0964P024 Overaluminide +
887E0964P026 Internal
Aluminide
887E0964P028 887E0964P002 B50A719B GTD-111 None Thick Wall

948E0788P001 948E0787P001 B50A719B GTD-111 PtAl External + Thick Wall

948E0788P002 Internal
Aluminide
948E0788P003 948E0787P001 B50A719B GTD-111 GT29 + Internal Thick Wall
948E0788P004 Aluminide
948E0788P005 948E0787P001 B50A719B GTD-111 GT29 + Thick Wall
948E0788P006 Overaluminide +
948E0788P007 Internal
Aluminide
948E0788P009 948E0787P001 B50A719B GTD-111 None Thick Wall
948E0788P008 948E0787P003 B50A858B DS GTD-111 GT29 + Thick Wall
Overaluminide +
Internal
Aluminide
948E0788P010 948E0787P003 B50A858B DS GTD-111 None Thick Wall
948E0788P011 948E0787P003 B50A858B DS GTD-111 GT33 + Internal Thick Wall
Aluminide
SMQ48324 SMD48172 B50A858B DS GTD-111 GT33 + Internal Thick Wall
Aluminide
SMQ48183 SMD48182 B50A563B IN-738 PtAl External + Thick Wall
Internal
Aluminide
SMQ48268 SMD48182 B50A563B IN-738 PtAl External + Thick Wall
Internal
Aluminide
SMQ48269 SMD48267 B50A719B GTD-111 PtAl External + Thick Wall
Internal
Aluminide
SMQ48361 SMD48182 B50A563B IN-738 GT29 + Thick Wall
Overaluminide +
Internal
Aluminide
SMQ48362 SMD48267 B50A719B GTD-111 GT29 + Thick Wall
Overaluminide +
Internal
Aluminide

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SMQ48363 SMD48267 B50A719B GTD-111 GT33 + Internal Thick Wall

Aluminide
SMQ48271 SMD48270 B50A719A GTD-111 PtAl External + Thick Wall
Internal
Aluminide
SMQ48173 SMD48172 B50A858B DS GTD-111 PtAl External + Thick Wall
Internal
Aluminide
SMQ48313 SMD48172 B50A858B DS GTD-111 GT29 + Thick Wall
Overaluminide +
Internal
Aluminide
SMQ48314 SMD48172 B50A858B DS GTD-111 GT33 + Internal Thick Wall
Aluminide
SMQ48315 SMD48172 B50A858B DS GTD-111 GT33 + Thick Wall
Overaluminide +
Internal
Aluminide

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3. Description

NOTE: This inspection procedure does not apply to thin wall MS5002 bucket designs.

3.1. The MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket has undergone multiple design changes. Early designs consisted
of a thin wall casting, 887E0964 (SOM13211), produced of either IN738 (B50A563) or GTD111
(B50A719A).

3.2. The MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket was re-designed using a thick wall casting, 948E0788 (SM48172),
produced of either IN738 (B50A563) or GTD111 (B50A719A). The current bucket design is
produced from directionally solidified (DS) GTD111 (B50A858B). The thin and thick wall bucket
design is shown in Figure 1.

3.3. Major features and nomenclature for the MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket are shown in Figure 2.

948E0788 887E0964
(SMQ48324) (SMQ48325)

Figure 1: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Design

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SUCTION SIDE

LEADING
EDGE
PRESSURE SIDE

TRAILING
EDGE

AIRFOIL

PLATFORM

COVER PLATE
RETAINER SLOT
SHANK

DOVETAIL

PRESSURE SIDE

Figure 2: Major Features and Nomenclature for MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket

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3.4. Various airfoil coatings have also been applied to the MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket. Table 1
describes the coating system applied at original manufacture.

3.4.1. Early bucket designs were uncoated. Later bucket designs included platinum aluminide
(PtAl) coating of both the internal cavity and external airfoil surface. Other bucket
designs included internal aluminization of the internal cavity while the external airfoil was
coated with GT29. Refer to Table 1 for exact coating specifications applied at original
manufacture. Some designs also included an overaluminide on the external airfoil
surface. The current MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket design includes a GT33 airfoil coating.

3.4.2. Table 2 lists markings typically used to identify the type of coating applied to the bucket.

3.4.3. During previous repairs, alternate coatings than those listed for specific buckets in Table
1 may have been applied.

Table 2: Bucket Coating Identification Codes

Marking Material Type Material Composition Coating Application Method

V2 GT29 CoCrAlY VPS
H2 GT29 CoCrAlY HVOF
V3 GT33 NiCoCrAlY VPS
H3 GT33 NiCoCrAlY HVOF
DH Platinum Aluminide (PtAl)
KH Internal/external aluminization
K External aluminization
H Internal aluminization

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3.5. Identification codes are marked on the shank of the bucket. Figure 3 illustrates the location of
key information such as bucket casting part number, serial number, material code, coating code,
etc. Details of the marking are in SP-16-1001, Repair Part Marking Standardization.

Figure 3. Bucket Identification Information

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4. Decision Flow Chart

NOTE: This flow chart is for general reference only. Refer to your manufacturing process flow chart
for more operational detail.
Receiving Inspection
1. Record PN, SN, Operating Hours & Cycles, Tfire, Etc
2. Visual Inspection for Obvious Non-Repairable Damage
3. Verify Material and Coatings

If Requested, Complete Metallurgical

Evaluation & Mechanical Testing of
Representative Bucket

Acceptable to Submit Non-Conformance to

Repair for Return No
Engineering for Disposition
to Service?

Yes

Clean Buckets

Visual Inspection
1. Airfoil
2. Squealer Tip
3. Platform/Shank
4. Dovetail

Dimensional Inspection
1. Dovetail
2. Tip Height

Rejuvenation Strip External AND Internal

Yes
Heat Treat Coatings
Required?

No

Strip External Coating Strip Rejuvenation Heat

Yes
Coatings Required? Treat

No

Thermal or Chemical Etch

NOTE: Fluorescent Penetrant Inspect

THIS DOCUMENT COVERS
THE SHADED PORTIONS OF
THIS FLOW CHART Record Findings &
Issue Report

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5. Tools, Equipment, and Materials

NOTE: Use of equivalent or alternate tools, equipment, and/or consumable materials is permissible
with approval from GE Engineering.

5.1. Tools and Equipment

5.1.1. Gauge pin 0.2773 in. (7.043 mm) diameter

5.1.2. Standard shop measuring tools (calipers, surface plate, height gage, etc.)

5.1.3. Fluorescent penetrant inspection equipment per P3A-AG4, Fluorescent Penetrant

Testing

5.2. Consumable Materials

5.2.1. Lead Free Permanent Marker as specified in P23A-AG2, Identification-Turbine /

Generator Parts and Materials

6. Procedure

NOTE: The limits quoted in this document represent maximum or minimum engineering acceptable
limits to achieve required form/fit/function. Customer specification, cosmetic concerns, or
other factors may require more stringent limits. The definition and control of any more
stringent requirements is at the discretion of the Repair Engineer.

NOTE: If any inspection item classifies the part as Not Repairable, record it and notify engineering of
this information. Do not continue with the inspection process.

NOTE: Alternate inspection processes may be used with prior approval from GE Repair Engineering.

NOTE: Thermal Etching per SP-44-1001, Furnace Heat Treatment (Material GTD-111), or Solution
Heat Treat per SP-44-1001 can be used as a substitute for Chemical Etching per SP-24-
1001, Pre-FPI and Post Strip Grain Etch.
NOTE: Take photographs and record on inspection forms any part exhibiting unusual wear, damage,
or any visual condition that falls outside the workscope of this document. Submit to Repair
Engineering for review.

NOTE: Calibration of the devices used in the inspection measurements should be conducted on a
schedule and frequency recommended by the manufacturer. Gauge R & R should be
conducted as necessary to check the repeatability of the instrument.

Definitions:

 Serviceable Limit is the least or maximum acceptable condition of specific areas on the
component. These limits allow the component to be used without repair.

 Not Serviceable is any condition that does not meet the Serviceable Limit. This condition
does not allow the component to be used as is. The component will either require repair or
must be retired from service.

 Repairable Limit is the amount of the existing condition/distress that can be repaired.

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 Not Repairable is a condition for which the component cannot be repaired and must be
replaced.
 Linear Indication is classified as an indication having a length equal to or greater than four
times its width.

 Refer to SP-32-1012, Inspection Terms and Definitions, for a comprehensive list of definitions.

6.1. Incoming Receiving

6.1.1. Verify bucket part number and serial number. See Figure 3 for typical location of
identification codes.

6.1.1.1. Based on the casting part number, determine the bucket material as defined
in Table 1 or by the engineering drawing. If two or more part numbers are
detected, contact GE Repair Engineering for disposition. If a superseded part
number is detected, contact GE Repair Engineering for disposition.

6.1.1.2. Record running hours, number of start/stop cycles and trips, running hours
since latest refurbishments on the Inspection Report Document.

6.1.1.3. Based on the bucket finish part number, determine the airfoil coating required
by the engineering drawing. Some bucket configurations did not require airfoil
coating.

NOTE: Dependent on repair history, alternate coatings may have been

applied to the buckets. Therefore, some buckets may have coatings
that are not consistent with the engineering drawing requirements.

6.1.1.4. Verify the customer provided information regarding the coating type. If
customer cannot verify existing coating, it is permissible to identify coating
through surface analysis or metallurgical evaluation.

6.1.2. Verify that all information is the same for all buckets in the set while recording serial
numbers. Note any differences.

6.1.3. Inspect bucket for previous repair markings per SP-16-1001, Repair Marking
Standardization.

6.1.4. If the serial number is scratched or lost, assign a new one per local shop register and
vibropeen on bucket per SP-16-1001.

6.1.5. Vibropeen the buckets with the service center job number per SP-16-1001.

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6.2. Metallurgical Evaluation & Mechanical Testing (if required)

NOTE: Destructive testing of one bucket per set can be avoided for buckets that satisfy the
following conditions:

 Buckets that run for 48.000 Hours or less

 Buckets must be within the first repair cycle
 Engine running parameters are available and in accordance with standard
operating conditions.

NOTE: For Buckets that do not satisfy the above conditions or if operating conditions are not
available, destructive testing of one bucket per set is required unless otherwise specified by Oil
& Gas Engineering. For authorization to omit destructive testing for these Buckets, submit a
non-conformance request to Repair Engineering.

NOTE: Do not continue processing bucket set until results of destructive testing are verified.

6.2.1. Identify one bucket from the set for destructive testing. The bucket must be
representative of the general condition of the set. No cleaning or non-destructive testing
shall be performed on the selected bucket prior to destructive analysis.

6.2.2. Submit selected bucket to laboratory approved by Oil & Gas Materials and Process
Engineering for metallographic examination and mechanical testing. Laboratory shall
perform Residual Life Analysis (RLA) on bucket per SIF-03 for MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket
and submit results of analysis to Oil & Gas Materials Engineering.

6.2.3. If results of destructive analysis conclude that bucket set should be retired from service,
do not continue processing. Submit non-conformance to Repair Engineering for
disposition.

6.2.4. If results of destructive analysis verify serviceable condition of bucket set, continue
cleaning and inspection process.

6.3. Cleaning

NOTE: Grit blasting should not be used as the method to remove oil and grease from the
buckets. Steam cleaning should be performed prior to grit blasting.

6.3.1. Steam clean per SP-21-1002, Steam Cleaning to remove oil and grease.

6.3.2. To remove adhered dirt or debris, clean buckets using Method No. 1A per SP-21-1003,
Dry Abrasive Grit Blast Cleaning, using 220 mesh or 325 mesh aluminum oxide grit.

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6.4. Visual Inspection – General

6.4.1. Visually inspect bucket for any obvious non-repairable damage including foreign object
damage (FOD), missing material, excessive erosion or oxidation, etc.

6.4.2. If coating removal is not required, inspect coating for obvious non-repairable damage.
Refer to Table 3 for visual acceptance limits for coating.

Table 3: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Coating Visual Acceptance Limits

Airfoil
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
1. Coating Not Serviceable Any Amount Strip Coating per
(Flaking, Spalling, IC-52-B1-1001
Missing, Cracked,
Excessive
Oxidation or
Erosion)

6.5. Dimensional Inspection

NOTE: Select from the set a sample of #10 buckets representative of the worst condition at
visual. Perform dimensional inspection on those #10 buckets

6.5.1. Measure bucket height, Dimension Z, as shown in Figure 4 using two 0.2773 in. (7.043
mm) diameter gauge pins. The bottom tangent line of the gauge pin establishes Datum
-U-. Refer to Table 4 and Figure 5 for serviceable and repairable limits.

6.5.2. Inspect dovetail by measuring Dimension ZA using two 0.2773 in. (7.043 mm) diameter
gauge pins as shown in Figure 4. Refer to Table 4 and Figure 4 for serviceable and
repairable limits. Record measurements on the inspection Report document; if results of
this check show one bucket dovetail out of serviceable limits in Table 4, the check must
be performed on the whole set.

6.5.3. Measure coverplate retainer slot width, Dimension ZB, as shown in Figure 4, using dial
calipers or a Go / No-Go gauge. Refer to Table 4 for serviceable and repairable limits.

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Table 4: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Dimensional Limits (See Figure 5)

Dimensional Inspection
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
1.268 – 1.275 in.
1. Dim. ZA Not Repairable Not Repairable
(32.21 – 32.39 mm)
a.) Buckets not back to
the original customer or
unsure:
10.510 – 10.517 in.
2. Dim. Z (266.90 – 267.13 mm) Any Amount in Area A RD-52-B1-1001
b.) Buckets back to
original unit:
10.501 – 10.517 in.
(266. 68-267.13 mm)
0.138 – 0.143 in.
3. Dim ZB Not Repairable Not Repairable
(3.51 – 3.65 mm)

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VIEW A
NOTE: POINT P IS THE STACKING AXIS AT THE
BUCKET TIP PRESSURE SIDE.
POINT P -T- POINT P

TIP HEIGHT
DIM. Z
FROM POINT P TO
-U-

0.040
(1.02mm)
DIM ZB MIN.
BOTH SIDES

PRESSURE
SIDE
-U-

DIM ZA
0.2773 IN. (7.043mm)
DIA. GAUGE PIN (2 PLACES)

Figure 4: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Dimensional Limits

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6.6. Coating Removal

CAUTION: STRIP ONLY THE COATED AREAS OF THE BUCKET. PROTECT THE
DOVETAIL AND SHANK AREA FROM DAMAMGE DURING COATING
REMOVAL.

NOTE: Buckets requiring minor repairs may not require coating removal. DO NOT strip coating
if not required by engineering or customer.

NOTE: Do not strip internal aluminide coatings unless required by engineering or customer.

NOTE: If rejuvenation of DS GTD111 buckets is required by engineering, internal aluminide

coating must be fully stripped prior to rejuvenation heat treat.

6.6.1. Suitably mask all non-coated surfaces and coated internal cavities to protect from
stripping process. If DS GTD111 buckets are to be rejuvenation heat treated, do not
mask internal cavity.

6.6.2. Remove coating per SP-23-1002, Advanced Coating Removal (ACR) Repair, or SP-23-
1001, General Stripping Process for Coatings.

6.6.3. Heat tint buckets per SP-32-1004, Heat Tint Inspection, to verify complete coating
removal.

6.7. Rejuvenation Heat Treat (DS GTD111 Only)

CAUTION: DO NOT REJUVENATION HEAT TREAT IN-738 or EQUIAXED GTD111

BUCKETS.

CAUTION: ALL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COATINGS MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO

REJUVENATION HEAT TREAT OR DAMAGE TO BUCKET WILL OCCUR.

NOTE: Rejuvenation heat treatment is required for all DS GTD111 buckets upon reaching
the first maintenance interval at 48,000 fired hours, in accordance with the GE Oil &
Gas Maintenance Policy, and can only be omitted with Design Engineering approval.

6.7.1. Rejuvenation heat treat DS GTD111 buckets per P10H-AG1, Rejuvenation Heat
Treatment of GTD111. Do not perform Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) operation prior to
solution heat treatment.

6.7.2. Include a record of all rejuvenation heat treatment cycles performed with the inspection
forms and Inspection Reports.

6.8. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)

NOTE: Perform FPI on all uncoated portions of the bucket. If bucket did not require coating
removal, do not FPI coated surfaces.

NOTE: If DS GTD111 buckets were rejuvenation heat treated immediately prior to FPI,
thermal or chemical etch is not required.

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6.8.1. Prior to FPI, verify bucket is free from dirt, grease, or other debris.

6.8.2. If any operations have been performed subsequent to chemical stripping of coating or
surface of bucket is not in grain etch condition, chemical etch bucket per SP-24-1001,
Pre-FPI and Post Strip Grain Etch, or Thermal etch at 2050°F (1120°C) for 1 hour per
SP-44-1001, Furnace Heat Treatment, or Solution Heat Treat per SP-44-1001, Furnace
Heat Treatment.

6.8.3. Perform FPI per P3A-AG4, Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection. Refer to Figure 5 for
inspection zones and Table 5 for serviceable and repairable limits.

6.8.4. Mark rejectable indications using Lead Free Permanent Marker per P23A-AG2.

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AREA Z

Figure 5: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Zoning for Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

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Table 5A: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Serviceable and Repairable Limits

(See Figure 5)

Tip
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
2. Tip – Area A Up to four (4) radial indications Any amount in Area RD-52-B2-1001
(Linear Indications) less than 0.030 in. (0.75 mm) in A.
length.
Repair required for all non-radial
linear indications.
3. Area A (Tip) Any amount less than 0.030 in. Any amount RD-52-B1-1001
(Non-Linear (0.75 mm) in diameter and
Indications, Pits, maximum depth of 0.010 in.
Pores, Voids, (0.25 mm). Separation between
Dents, Missing pores a minimum of three times
Metal) the smaller indication.
4. Area A (Tip) Not serviceable Any amount RD-52-B1-1001
(Deposits / High
Metal)
5. Area A (Tip) Not serviceable Any amount that RD-52-B1-1001
(Oxidation / does not require
Corrosion) blending below
minimum wall
thickness

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Table 5B: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Serviceable and Repairable Limits

(See Figure 5)

Airfoil
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
1. Airfoil – Area Z Not serviceable. Any amount that does not RD-52-B1-1001
(Linear Indications require blending depth
or Craze Cracks) below minimum wall
thickness. See Figure 6A
or Figure 6B for minimum
wall thickness
requirements.

2. Airfoil – Area Z Any amount less than 0.030 Any amount that does not RD-52-B1-1001
(Non-Linear - Pits, in. (0.75 mm) in diameter require blending below
Pores, Voids, and maximum depth of minimum wall thickness.
Dents, Missing 0.010” (0.25 mm). See Figure 6A or Figure
Material) Separation between pores a 6B for minimum wall
minimum of three times the thickness requirements by
smaller indication. radial span.
3. Airfoil – Area Z Not serviceable. Any amount that does not RD-52-B1-1001
(Oxidation or require blending below
Corrosion) minimum wall thickness.
See Figure 6A or Figure
6B for minimum wall
thickness requirements by
radial span.
4. Airfoil – Area Z Not serviceable Any amount RD-52-B1-1001
(Deposits / High
Metal)
5. Airfoil – Area X Not serviceable. Maximum of three RD-52-B1-1001
(Linear Indications indications on LE and TE
or Craze Cracks) radii up to 0.020 in. (0.50
mm) in length and 0.010
in. (0.25 mm) maximum
blending depth.
Separation between
indications a minimum of
three times the smaller
indication.

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Table 5B: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Serviceable and Repairable Limits (continued)
(See Figure 5)

Airfoil
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
6. Airfoil – Area X Any amount up to 0.010 Maximum of three RD-52-B1-1001
(Non-Linear - Pits, in. (0.25mm) in diameter indications on LE and
Pores, Voids, and 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) TE radii up to 0.020 in.
Dents, Missing in depth. Separation (0.5 mm) in diameter
Material) between indications a and 0.010 in. (0.25 mm)
minimum of three times maximum blending
the smaller indication. depth. Separation
between indications a
minimum of three times
the smaller indication.
7. Airfoil – Area X Not serviceable. Any amount less than RD-52-B1-1001
(Oxidation or 0.005 in. (0.13 mm)
Corrosion) maximum blending
depth.
8. Airfoil – Area X Not serviceable Any amount RD-52-B1-1001
(Deposits / High
Metal)
9. Airfoil – Area Y Not serviceable. Any amount less than RD-52-B1-1001
(Linear Indications 0.005 in (0.13 mm) max
or Craze Cracks) blending depth.
10. Airfoil – Area Y Any amount up to 0.010 Any amount less than RD-52-B1-1001
(Non-Linear - Pits, in. (0.25 mm) in 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) max
Pores, Voids, diameter and 0.005 in. blending depth.
Dents, Missing (0.13 mm) in depth.
Material) Separation between
indications a minimum of
three times the smaller
indication.
11. Airfoil – Area Y Not serviceable. Any amount less than RD-52-B1-1001
(Oxidation or 0.005 in. (0.13 mm)
Corrosion) maximum blending
depth.
12. Airfoil – Area Y Not serviceable Any amount RD-52-B1-1001
(Positive Metal)

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SECTION AIRFOIL DIM. XF

EDGE to LIMITS
SHANK
B–B 0.647 in. 0.410 – 0.430 in.
(16.43 mm) (10.41 - 10.92 mm)
C–C 0.733 in. 0.345 – 0.365 in.
(18.62 mm) (8.76 – 9.27 mm)
CD – CD 0.817 in. 0.345 – 0.365 in.
DIM. XF (20.75 mm) (8.76 – 9.27 mm)
D–D 0.935 in. 0.255 – 0.275 in.
(23.75 mm) (6.48 – 6.99 mm)
DE – DE 1.028 in. 0.175 – 0.195 in.
(26.11 mm) (4.44 - 4.95 mm)
E–E 1.122 in. 0.100 – 0.120 in.
(28.50 mm) (2.54 – 3.05 mm)
Airfoil Edge to F–F 1.269 in. 0.095 – 0.115 in.
Shank at Section Line (32.23 mm) (2.41 – 2.92 mm)
G–G 1.295 in. 0.095 – 0.115 in.
(32.89 mm) (2.41 – 2.92 mm)

G G
F F
E E

DE DE
D D
CD CD
C C
B B

Figure 6A. MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Airfoil Wall Thickness (P/N 948E0788 and SMQ48324)

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SECTION AIRFOIL DIM. XF

EDGE to LIMITS
SHANK
B–B 0.647 in. 0.410 – 0.430 in.
(16.43 mm) (10.41 - 10.92 mm)
C–C 0.733 in. 0.345 – 0.365 in.
(18.62 mm) (8.76 – 9.27 mm)
CD – CD 0.817 in. 0.345 – 0.365 in.
DIM. XF (20.75 mm) (8.76 – 9.27 mm)
D–D 0.935 in. 0.255 – 0.275 in.
(23.75 mm) (6.48 – 6.99 mm)
DE – DE 1.008 in. 0.170 – 0.190 in.
(25.60 mm) (4.32 - 4.83 mm)
E–E 1.082 in. 0.100 – 0.125 in.
(27.48 mm) (2.54 – 3.18 mm)
Airfoil Edge to F–F 1.199 in. 0.095 – 0.115 in.
Shank at Section Line (30.45 mm) (2.41 – 2.92 mm)
G–G 1.209 in. 0.095 – 0.115 in.
(30.71 mm) (2.41 – 2.92 mm)

G G
F F
E E

DE DE
D D
CD CD
C C
B B

Figure 6B. MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Airfoil Wall Thickness (P/N 887E0964 and SMQ48325)

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Table 5C: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Serviceable and Repairable Limits

(See Figure 5)

Platform and Shank

NOTE: Area S excludes top of platform.
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
1. Shank – Area S Not serviceable. Maximum of three indications RD-52-B1-1001
(Linear Indications per side less than 0.040 in.
or Craze Cracks) (1.00 mm) in length and 0.030
in. (0.75 mm) in depth.
Separation between indications
must be three times the smaller
indication.
2. Shank – Area S Any amount less than 0.030 Maximum of three indications RD-52-B1-1001
(Non-Linear - Pits, in. (0.75 mm) in diameter per side less than 0.040 in
Pores, Voids, and maximum depth of (1.00 mm) in diameter and
Missing Material, 0.020 in. ( 0.51 mm). 0.030 in ( 0.75mm) max blend
Oxidation, Separation between pores a depth. Separation between
Corrosion) minimum of three times the indications must be three times
smaller indication. the smaller indication.
3. Shank – Area S Not serviceable Any amount. RD-52-B1-1001
(Deposits / High
Metal)
4. Top of Platform Not serviceable Maximum of three indications RD-52-B1-1001
(Linear Indications on platform less than 0.060 in.
or Craze Cracks) (1.5 mm) in length and 0.020
in. (0.51 mm) in depth.
Separation between indications
must be three times the smaller
indication.
5. Top of Platform Not serviceable Any number of indications on RD-52-B1-1001
(Non-Linear - Pits, platform less than 0.005 in.
Pores, Voids, (0.13 mm) in depth.
Missing Material,
Oxidation,
Corrosion)
6. Top of Platform Not serviceable Any amount RD-52-B1-1001
(Deposits / High
Metal)

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Table 5D: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Serviceable and Repairable Limits

(See Figure 5)

Dovetail
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
1. Pressure Surfaces – Area D1 Not serviceable Not Repairable Not Repairable
(Linear Indications)

2. Pressure Surfaces – Area D1 Not serviceable Not Repairable Not Repairable

(Non-Linear - Pits, Pores,
Voids, Dents, Missing /
Broken Metal)

3. Pressure Surfaces – Area D1 Not serviceable Any amount that can be RD-52-B1-1001
(Deposits / High Metal) removed with a wire brush or
Scotch-Brite polish.
4. Pressure Surfaces – Area D1 Not serviceable Not Repairable Not Repairable
(Wear)

5. Pressure Surfaces – Area D1 Not serviceable Not Repairable RD-52-B1-1001

(Oxidation / Corrosion)

6. Non-Pressure Surfaces – Not serviceable. Not Repairable RD-52-B1-1001

Area D2 (Linear
Indications)
7. Non-Pressure Surfaces – Up to three Not Repairable RD-52-B1-1001
Area D2 (Non- indications with 0.020
Linear - Pits, Pores, Voids, in. (0.50 mm) in
Dents, Missing / Broken diameter and 0.005
Metal) in. ( 0.127mm) in
depth. Separation
between indications a
minimum of three
times the smaller
indication.

8. Non-Pressure Surfaces – Not serviceable Any amount that can be RD-52-B1-1001

Area D2 (Deposits / High removed with a wire brush or
Metal) Scotch-Brite polish.
9. Root Bottom & Side Faces Not serviceable Not Repairable RD-52-B1-1001
(Linear Indications)

10. Root Bottom & Side Faces Up to six indications Not Repairable RD-52-B1-1001
(Non-Linear - Pits, Pores, with 0.020 in. ( 0.51
Voids, Dents, Missing / mm) in diameter and
Broken Metal) 0.005 in. (0.127mm)
in depth. Separation
between indications a
minimum of three
times the smaller
indication.

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Table 5D: MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket Serviceable and Repairable Limits (continued)
(See Figure 5)

Dovetail
Inspection Serviceable Limit Repairable Limit Repair Method
11. Root Bottom & Side Not serviceable Any amount that can be RD-52-B1-1001
Faces removed with a wire brush or
(Deposits / High Scotch-Brite polish.
Metal)
12. Root Bottom & Side Not serviceable Any amount that can be RD-52-B1-1001
Faces (Oxidation removed with a wire brush or
/ Corrosion) Scotch-Brite polish.

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7. Appendices

NOTE: Use the latest revision of referenced documents.

7.1. Appendix A - Reference Documents

Document Title
1. B50A563B Nickel-Base Alloy - IN-738 - Investment Castings
2. B50A719A Nickel-Base Alloy - GTD-111 - Investment Castings
3. B50A858B Nickel-Base Alloy - GTD-111M - Investment Castings
4. P3A-AG4 Fluorescent Penetrant Testing
5. P23A-AG2 Identification - Turbine / Generator Parts and Materials
6. SP-16-1001 Repair Part Marking Standardization
Repair Source Substantiation, Qualification, and Quality System
7. SP-16-1002
Requirements
8. SP-21-1002 Steam Cleaning
9. SP-21-1003 Dry Abrasive Grit Blast Cleaning
10. SP-24-1001 Pre-FPI and Post Strip Grain Etch
11. SP-32-1001 Ultrasonic Inspection - Thickness
12. SP-32-1012 Inspection Terms and Definitions
13. SP-44-1001 Furnace Heat Treatment

7.2. Appendix B - Component Repair Engineering Instructions

Document Title
1. RD-52-B1-1001 MS5002 Stage 1 Bucket - Full Repair
2. RSS-5M-B1-1001 Stage 1 Bucket - Repair Source Substantiation

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