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Combustion Inspection — Inspection Procedures
carbon deposits from the body. Such a condition must be corrected before further turbine opera-
tion. Record findings on Inspection Form PGS/GT–FF–WS27.
2. Large pieces of face carbon which can be picked or rubbed off with the fingers may be removed.
This will shorten the time required in the cleaning tank.
3. A typical cleaning and rinsing facility is shown in Figure CI-I.5. Immerse the parts in a clean solu-
tion like those suggested in Table CI-1, and allow the parts to soak at the solution temperature rec-
ommended by the supplier until clean. Follow the manufacturer's instruction for use, the tempera-
ture required and the safety precautions to be observed.
Ultrasonic cleaning equipment may also be used to clean fuel nozzle parts. Consult ultrasonic
equipment manufacturer for cleaning equipment recommendations, cleaning solution to be used,
temperatures required and the safety precautions to be observed.
COMPOUND
Lix Diesel Klean, Heavy
*Turco 4008
Bendix Metal Clene
Oakite Solution
*Where extremely tenacious deposits are encountered a 1/2 hour pre-
soak in Turco Super Carb or equivalent is recommended.
CI-I-6
CAUTION
Do not use metallic scrapers, pen knives, or wire brushes
to remove carbon from fuel metering passages.
Table CI-1
Recommended Cleaning Compounds
CAUTION
Follow the manufacturer's instruction for use, the temper-
ature required and the safety precautions to be observed.
Inspection and Maintenance — GEK 107048
MANUFACTURER
Lix Corporation
716 East 85th Street
Kansas City, Missouri
Turco Products Inc.
6135 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, California
Bendix Products
South Bend, Indiana
Oakite Products Inc.
50 Valley Road
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
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