GK (random) Flashcards
What is the flat rated shaft horsepower output of the PT6A-68 engine?
1100 SHP
What are the two sections of the T-6’s engine?
- Gas generation section
- Power turbine section
What components make up the gas generator section of the engine? (aft half)
- 4 Stage Axial Flow Compressor
- Single-Stage Centrifugal Flow Compressor
- Combustion Chamber
- Single-Stage Compressor Turbine
What components make up the Power Turbine section?
- 2 Stage Axial Flow Power Turbine
- Reduction Gearbox
Briefly describe the flow of air into and through the engine?
Air enters the intake cowling beneath the prop and flows first through an inertial separator. It then turns 180 deg and passes through a 4 stage axial compressor and a single stage centrifugal compressor. From there, it enters the combustion chamber, is mixed with fuel and is lit. The expanding air first passes over the compressor turbine, making the engine self- sustaining, and then passes over the two power turbines before passing through the exhaust ports and diverted rearward by the exhaust stacks.
What is the capacity of the oil system?
18.5 quarts
What components does the oil system supply filtered oil to?
- Engine Bearings
- Reduction Gears
- Accessory Drives
- Propeller
When must oil be checked and where to get an accurate reading?
Within 30 minutes of engine shutdown and using the dipstick, not the sight gauge.
When does the Amber OIL PX illuminate?
- IDLE - 15-40psi - no time delay
- >IDLE - 40-90psi - 10s
When does the Red OIL PX illuminate
IDLE - <15psi - no time delay
>IDLE - <40psi - no time delay
When does the Amber and Red OIL PX illuminate?
IDLE - 15-40psi - 5s
The engine oil pressure indicator may display oil pressures up to __ psi with the engine shut down due to the design of the oil pressure transmitter.
4
Caution: For most accurate results, check oil level how many long after shutdown?
15-20minutes
Caution: What is the only acceptable method for getting a correct indication of oil level?
Dipstick
Note: T/F Due to the sensitivity of the SCU, a single, momentary illumination of the amber OIL PX annunciator while maneuvering indicates a system malfunction.
False
The Reduction Gear Box reduces shaft output speed from ______ RPM to a propeller operating speed of ______ RPM.
Over 30,000 - 2,000
What drives the RGB?
Hot Gases impinging on the 2-Stage Power Turbine
What does a red CHIP annunciator indicate?
Contaminated oil
T or F: the RGB is mechanically connected to the gas generator section of the engine?
False - No Mechanical Connection to the Gas Generator Section
What accessories are mounted on the reduction gearbox?
- Prop interface unit (PIU)
- Torque probe
- Permanent magnetic alternator (PMA) (on top)
- Air conditioning compressor (belt driven) (on right side)
A chip detector is mounted in the RGB to detect ferrous material in the ___.
oil