Electrical System Flashcards
A/C Generator
Mounted on the aft side center of the engine’s accessory gearbox.
A/C Generator (works)
Consists of a rotor and Stator Housing. Rotor contains three sets of magnets. The stator contains three sets of stationary copper windings and houses the Rotor.
Magnets rotate when the gearbox turns. The magnets and Windings. These sets of magnets and windings create three independent power sources.
Digital Electronic Control (Dec)
Mounted on the outer fan duct at the 6:00 position aft of the fuel boost pump.
Digital Electronic Control (Dec) (Works)
It performs scheduling, limiting, and signal conditioning operations. Collects signals from sensors throughout the engine and determines parameters for optimal engine performance.
Fan Inlet Temperature (T2) Sensor
Mounted on front frame at 6:30 position, and protrudes into the air streams.
Fan Inlet Temperature (T2) Sensor (works)
Measures the temperature of air entering the engine.
Turbine Blade Temperature Sensor (T4B Pyrometer)
T4B is located on the lower outer fan duct at the 6:30 position and protrudes into the engine just behind the HPT blades.
Turbine Blade Temperature Sensor (T4B Pyrometer)
Measures HPT blade temp and provides an electrical signal to the DEC. The DEC receives this temp signal and uses the data to limit heat while achieving maximum performance of the engine.
Fan Speed Sensor
Located on the fan frame at approximately 8:00 position and protrudes into the mid sump directly behind the fan rotor.
Fan Speed Sensor (Works)
Generates an electrical signal, proportional to the fan Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). Consists of a magnetic pickup and bracket. As the fan rotates during engine operation, the pickup passes in the front of the magnet producing an electrical signal. The DEC receives this electrical signal and converts the frequency to which the pickup passes over the magnet to an input representing fan RPMs.
Exhaust Gas Temperature (T5.6) Thermocouple
Mounted to the augmenter duct at the 6:00 position.
Exhaust Gas Temperature (T5.6) Thermocouple (Works)
Consists of one chromel wire and one alumel wire welded together. Converts engine exhaust gas heat into an electrical signal. T.5 transmits a signal through the DEC to the cockpit indicator and has no direct control function.
Flame Sensor
Mounted on the outer surface of the exhaust nozzle duct at approximately 7:00 position.
Flame Sensor (Works)
Senses ultraviolet radiation. Transmits an electrical signal to the DEC showing the presence of a flame at the augmenter flame holder. Flame sensor sends a continuous signal for as long as the augmenter flame is present.
Electrical System Operation (Works)
A/C generator produces an electrical current. The current produced is used to power the DEC and ignition system. The T2 sensor, T4B pyrometer, Fan sensor and flame sensor send various electrical signals to the DEC. The T5.6 (EGT) thermocouple sends an electrical signal to the FTIT indicator in the cockpit. The DEC acquires and monitors engine parameters, executes system fault detection and isolation, as well as communicates with the airframe and ground support equipment (CETS)
FTIT
Fan Turbine Inlet Temperature
CETS
To be determined (Need to ask Sargeant Cantner)
What two Items comprise the fan speed sensor?
Consists of a magnetic pickup and bracket. As the fan rotates during engine operation, the pickup passes in the front of the magnet producing an electrical signal. The DEC receives this electrical signal and converts the frequency to which the pickup passes over the magnet to an input representing fan RPMs.
How many separate power sources are created by the A/C generator
Three independent power sources. (Power sources to be determined when I ask Sargeant Cantner)
Which sensor produces a signal used by the DEC to determine inlet Guide Vane positions?
Fan Inlet Temperature (T2). Measures total temperature of air at the fan inlet and sends an electrical signal to the DEC. The DEC uses a temp signal from the T2 sensors to determine the required position of the IGV.