Honeywell TFE731-5BR Turbofan Engine Light Maintenance Manual 72-02-96

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Honeywell TFE731-5BR Turbofan Engine Light Maintenance Manual 72-02-96

This Honeywell TFE731-5BR Turbofan Engine Light Maintenance Manual (ATA Number 72-02-96) is a complete, FAA-approved maintenance publication covering the TFE731-5BR-1C, TFE731-5BR-2C, and TFE731-5BR-1H turbofan engine models. Produced by Honeywell International Inc., this manual provides the maintenance instructions, procedures, and specifications needed to support these engines in service. Whether you are performing routine inspections, troubleshooting a fault, removing and installing components, or carrying out adjustment and test procedures, this TFE731-5BR maintenance manual delivers the technical guidance required for correct and safe maintenance.

File Details

• Manual Type: Light Maintenance Manual (FAA Approved)
• Brand: Honeywell International Inc.
• Models Covered: TFE731-5BR-1C, TFE731-5BR-2C, TFE731-5BR-1H
• Engine Part Numbers: 3075330-3/-4/-5 (5BR-1C), 3075370-2/-3 (5BR-2C), 3075160-3/-4 (5BR-1H)
• Document Number: 72-02-96
• Language: English
• File Format: PDF
• Page Count: Approximately 1,958 pages
• Revision Date: Revised May 11/07
• Volumes: Volume I and Volume II

Chapters Covered

• Chapter 70 – Standard Practices: Standard disassembly and reassembly procedures, replaceable components, stud and insert replacement, component handling, curvic coupling handling and inspection, bearing handling and inspection, inspection of tubes and fittings, removal/installation of rivets, care of special tools, adapter (Rosan fitting) replacement, determining acceptability/rejection of air seals, fluorescent penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, eddy current inspection, HPT and LPT discs and seal plates, routing of electrical harnesses, repair of metal overbraid on electrical wire harnesses
• Chapter 72 – Engine: Description and operation, trouble shooting tables and procedures (starting, idle, acceleration, take-off, climb/cruise, deceleration, shutdown, post operation), servicing (depreservation, preservation, periodic servicing, oil servicing, approved fuels, compressor liquid cleaning, oil system flush), removal/installation, adjustment/test procedures (operating limits, DEEC adjustments, overspeed system tests, vibration checks, fan trim balance, fuel pump functional test, gearbox pressure checks), inspection/check (routine and major periodic inspections, special inspections, hot section inspection, compressor zone inspection, accessory drive gearbox inspection, fan area inspection), cleaning/painting, engine components, air inlet section, compressor section, combustion section, turbine section, accessory drives section, by-pass section, by-pass fan support and shaft section, by-pass reduction gear section
• Chapter 73 – Engine Fuel and Control: Fuel manifold assembly installation, fuel and P3 sensing lines, service tubes clamp and tubes, fuel heater and check valve installation, fuel system installation (fuel control and fuel pump), fuel control components (fuel filter, power lever potentiometer, inserts), fuel pump components (fuel filter element, by-pass indicator, anti-icing valve, plugs, by-pass return filter, shaft seal)
• Chapter 74 – Ignition: Ignition system description, ignition unit, igniter leads, igniter plugs, removal/installation, inspection/check, cleaning/painting, approved repairs (repair of igniter leads installed on engine, replacement of internal conductors), adjustment/test (ignition system bench test)
• Chapter 75 – Air: Engine anti-icing description, bleed air duct installation (removal and installation of bleed air duct seals and ducts), engine indicating, inlet pressure and temperature sensor installation, inspection/check, cleaning/painting
• Chapter 76 – Engine Controls: Power control description, surge bleed valve installation (solenoid controller valve, surge bleed valve, air line manifold), DEEC and DEEC wiring harness (pre SB TFE731-76-3065), N1 DEEC and N1 DEEC wiring harness (post SB TFE731-76-3065) with ECTM software installation, downloading, static adjustment, fault checks, overspeed solenoid operation, operational checks, synchronizer and APR systems (5BR-1H and 5BR-2C), RPR systems (5BR-1C)
• Chapter 77 – Engine Indicating: N1 transducer and N1 compensator installation, removal and installation procedures, inspection/check, cleaning/painting, N2 transducer installation, thermocouple harness installation
• Chapter 78 – Exhaust: Mixer nozzle installation, removal and installation, inspection/check, cleaning/painting, approved repairs (cracks, broken welds, nutplates, alignment pin)
• Chapter 79 – Oil: Storage description, oil tank installation (plumbing, vent and filler tube, tank, decal), distribution description, oil filter and cover installation, breather pressurizing valve installation, oil pump and chip detector installation (including contamination inspection and functional check), oil lines installation, rear turbine bearing oil tubes installation, fuel heater oil tubes installation, fuel/oil cooler installation, air/oil cooler installation, fan oil transfer tubes and jet installation, air and oil transfer tubes installation, indicating, oil filter by-pass valve installation

Across these chapters, the TFE731-5BR Light Maintenance Manual gives technicians a complete framework for maintaining the engine. It covers the full engine from the air inlet and fan through the compressor, combustion, turbine, accessory drives, and by-pass sections, along with all supporting systems—fuel and control, ignition, air, engine controls, indicating, exhaust, and oil. The manual includes detailed maintenance practices for each section, complete with inspection criteria, wear limits, torque values, and approved repair procedures. Troubleshooting tables and procedures help isolate faults, while adjustment and test procedures ensure the engine operates within specification after maintenance.

Engine Systems and Components Covered

The Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofan engine is a two-spool geared turbofan with a single-stage fan, four-stage low pressure axial compressor, single-stage high pressure centrifugal compressor, single-stage high pressure turbine, and three-stage low pressure turbine. This manual addresses maintenance for all major engine sections and systems. The air inlet section covers the fan inlet housing, fan by-pass stator, and related components. The compressor section covers the low pressure compressor bearing and No. 3 seal, engine mount bushings, LP first stage compressor rotor assembly, and LP tie rod installation. The combustion section covers the plenum case drain valve, combustion chamber liner, outer transition liner, and combustion chamber plenum case. The turbine section covers the LPT roller bearing, thrust and exhaust nozzle, thermocouple harness and N1 transducer mounting brackets, LP turbine module, turbine interstage transition duct, HPT rotor assembly, and HPT nozzle assembly. The accessory drives section covers the accessory and transfer gearbox installation, accessory drive gearbox assembly, and transfer gearbox assembly. The by-pass section covers the fan spinner, fan rotor assembly, fan by-pass stator, fan duct set, fan support assembly, fan seal assembly and roller bearing, fan support and fan thrust bearing, fan shaft assembly and ring gear, lubricating nozzle, pinion gear bearing housing, quill shaft assembly, and planet gear assembly.

What This Manual Enables You to Do

With this Honeywell TFE731-5BR Turbofan Engine Light Maintenance Manual on hand, you can confidently perform a wide range of maintenance tasks. The document supports routine and major periodic inspections, component removal and installation, troubleshooting of starting, idle, acceleration, take-off, climb, cruise, deceleration, and shutdown malfunctions, servicing procedures including oil changes and compressor washes, and adjustment and test procedures for the fuel control, DEEC, surge bleed valve, and other systems.

The troubleshooting section provides tables for each phase of engine operation—starting, idle, acceleration, take-off, climb/cruise, deceleration, shutdown, and post-operation—with step-by-step procedures to isolate faults. The inspection/check section provides detailed criteria for determining component serviceability, including wear limits, clearances, and acceptance/rejection thresholds. The adjustment/test section provides procedures for DEEC adjustment, overspeed system testing, N1 transducer output testing, vibration checks, fan trim balance, fuel pump functional testing, and gearbox pressure checks. The removal/installation section provides procedures for removing and installing engine components, with torque values and tightening sequences. The approved repairs section provides procedures for repairing components within specified limits, including blending, welding, and replacement of damaged parts.

Because the manual includes the manufacturer’s inspection criteria, wear limits, torque values, and approved repair procedures, you can make informed decisions about component serviceability and carry out repairs correctly. The troubleshooting procedures guide you through fault isolation step by step, helping reduce diagnostic time. For shops and technicians supporting TFE731-5BR-powered aircraft, this TFE731-5BR maintenance manual is an indispensable reference that helps ensure work is performed to the manufacturer’s standards.

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