Aft Engine Mount Center Link Orientation
**** Hidden Message ***** February 2002 WTT face to face CFMI / Boeing Proprietary Information - Unauthorized Disclosure, Use, or Export are Prohibited 1<BR>Aft Engine Mount Center<BR>Link Orientation<BR>February 2002 WTT face to face CFMI / Boeing Proprietary Information - Unauthorized Disclosure, Use, or Export are Prohibited 2<BR>Aft Engine Mount Center Link Orientation<BR>Event Summary<BR>• One operator reported center link assembly, P/N 310A2034-3, found<BR>installed reversed on one airplane<BR> Occurred during overhaul of aft engine mount and not noted during<BR>aft mount installation on engine<BR> Center link pawl pins requiring some effort to install<BR> No difficulties in engine installation on airplane noted<BR> Further investigation revealed 5 other cases of reversed center link<BR>on operator’s fleet<BR>• Second operator advised Boeing of difficulty in closing thrust reversers<BR>after No. 2 engine installation<BR> All mounts were found properly mating with strut<BR> Engine had undergone post installation engine runs with no<BR>anomalies<BR> Engine was found to be rotated slightly outboard (right)<BR> Engine was lowered, and inspection revealed center link, P/N<BR>310A2034-7, was reversed<BR>February 2002 WTT face to face CFMI / Boeing Proprietary Information - Unauthorized Disclosure, Use, or Export are Prohibited 3<BR>Aft Engine Mount Center Link Orientation<BR>No. 1 Outboard Location<BR>(Correct Installation)<BR>No. 2 Outboard Location<BR>(Incorrect Installation)<BR>February 2002 WTT face to face CFMI / Boeing Proprietary Information - Unauthorized Disclosure, Use, or Export are Prohibited 4<BR>Aft Engine Mount Center Link Orientation<BR>Background<BR>• Center link is boomerang-shaped,<BR>attaches to hanger fitting in center and<BR>engine lugs at either side<BR>• Link almost symmetrical left-to-right<BR>• Installed spherical bearings almost<BR>identical in size<BR> Difference in bearing bore diameter<BR>(1.00 inch versus 1.185 inch) not<BR>always apparent<BR> Smaller left bearing and pin are<BR>primary load path<BR> Larger right bearing and pin are fail<BR>safe load path. Not normally loaded<BR>due to clearance fit<BR>Result:<BR> Link can be installed reversed in aft<BR>mount using existing pawl pins<BR> Shifts aft end of engine 0.174-inch<BR>to right<BR>February 2002 WTT face to face CFMI / Boeing Proprietary Information - Unauthorized Disclosure, Use, or Export are Prohibited 5<BR>Aft Engine Mount Center Link Orientation<BR>Background (cont)<BR>• Condition applies to the following aft engine mounts:<BR> P/N 310A2034-3 Center Link installed on P/N 310A2030-6 Aft Engine Mount<BR> P/N 310A2034-7 Center Link installed on P/N 310A2030-11 Aft Engine Mount (SAC)<BR> P/N 310A2034-8 Center Link installed on P/N 310A2030-12 Aft Engine Mount (DAC)<BR> Could be installed on any 737NG-series airplane<BR>Status<BR>• Reversed center link results in out-of-compliance configuration<BR>• If condition is suspected, visual inspection can be used to check orientation<BR> If condition is confirmed, corrective action must be performed prior to further flight<BR>• The following documents were revised to further clarify existing installation:<BR> AMM 71-21-03/401 12 February 2002 Revision<BR> PPBU Figure 3-1 5 February 2002 Revision<BR> CMM 71-21-37 1 March 2002 Revision<BR>• More information found in following:<BR> FLEET TEAM Digest Article 737ng-FTD-71-01003, dated 20 Dec 2001<BR> Boeing Service Letter to be released shortly (late Jan/early Feb)<BR>February 2002 WTT face to face CFMI / Boeing Proprietary Information - Unauthorized Disclosure, Use, or Export are Prohibited 6<BR>Aft Engine Mount Center Link Orientation<BR>Recommendations<BR>• Ensure that the center link is installed correctly in aft mount after<BR>overhaul<BR>• During aft mount installation on engine, ensure no preload is required to<BR>install either of four pawl pins securing center link and side links to<BR>engine lugs<BR>• Make sure no excessive force is necessary to close the thrust reversers :victory: :victory: Aft Engine Mount Center Link Orientation
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