Course Description

This course will familiarize the student with the procedures required to assess the operational condition of internal gas turbine components using borescope equipment.

Duration

2 Days

Target Audience

Supervisors

Mechanical Maintenance

Prerequisites

Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.

A basic understanding of your gas turbine or completion of the LM6000 Engine Familiarization course is highly recommended, as well as a reasonable level of mechanical skill and use of hand tools is required.

Class Size

Maximum number of students:  8

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• Terminology
• Care and use of borescope equipment
• Understanding inspection limits specified in O&M manuals
• Applicable GEK/OMM work packages
• Using a borescope to identify defects

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

1. Instructor Background
2. Participant Background
3. Course Schedule

LESSON 1

1. Related terminology
2. Care, use and capabilities of borescope equipment
3. Interpretation and application of inspection limits found in the applicable Operation and Maintenance manual

LESSON  2

1. Review of applicable Operations and Maintenance Borescope work packages
2. Hands-on practice with finding/identifying defects on our training engine