Power Plant Flashcards
The engine is composed of how many and what modules?
The engine is comprised of four modules: the accessory section module, cold section module, hot section module, and the power turbine module.
The four modules of the engine can be associated with two sections. What are they and give a description.
The four modules of the engine can be associated with two sections: Ng and Np.
The Ng section (Gas Generator) is the part of the engine that makes the power. Ng is comprised of three sections modules: Cold section module, Hot section module, and Accessory section module.
The Np section (Power Turbine Section) is represented by its own module and converts the Ng’s gas pressure into rotational shaft energy that is transferred to the helicopter drivetrain. Cold Section Module: Inlet Section. The inlet section includes the components forward of the compressor.
Green wires
Yellow wires
Blue wires
Black wires
White wires
goes to cockpit
engine control/electrical
np overspeed
engine ignition
interface to airframe (cross talk)
DEC Functions
Maintin NP at 100%
TGT limiting
Load sharing
Power turbine overspeed protecton (120% plus/minus 1%)
(Hot start prevention)
Hydromechanical Unit (HMU) Functions and Decription
1 The HMU schedules fuel for combustion. It contains a high-pressure pump. The HMU has an actuator that positions the inlet guide vanes, stages 1 and 2 compressor variable vanes, and anti-icing bleed and start valve.
2 The HMU responds to engine inlet air temperature (T2), to compressor discharge air pressure (P3), and to a trim signal from the ECU/DEC to set fuel flow and variable vane positioning.
3 The HMU also responds to two separate inputs from the aircraft. The HMU load demand spindle (LDS) is connected to the aircraft collective pitch linkage. The LDS moves when the operator selects a different collective pitch angle.
The HMU power available spindle (PAS) is connected to the ENG POWER lever in the cockpit. It is used to start the engine, to manually set gas generator speed from ground idle to maximum power, and to shut down the engine.
4 A variable electrical trim signal from the ECU/DEC is used in the HMU to vary fuel flow, controlling engine power. Some ECU/DEC failures can be overridden from the cockpit by momentarily moving the ENG POWER CONT lever into LOCKOUT and manually controlling engine power by positioning of the lever.
5 The engine fuel system must be primed after an engine is installed in the aircraft or whenever the fuel system has been opened for maintenance purposes. When the ENG POWER CONT lever is advanced to LOCKOUT, a valve in the HMU will open, allowing fuel flow to purge the system of air. The aircraft fuel pump is used to pump fuel from the aircraft fuel tanks to the HMU. When fuel flows from the overboard drain move the ENG POWER CONT to off.
What does the acronym TGT stand for?
Turbine Gas Temperature
What are the four positions of the PCL?
OFF, IDLE, FLY, LOCKOUT
What does the acronym HMU stand for?
Hydromechanical Unit
Where is the LDS cables connected to for both LDS Spindles to be moved at the same time?
MMU
Are the axial stages through the GG rotors part of the Ng Section?
Yes
How does the NG section initially begin to rotate?
By the PTO
The number three bearing is a ball bearing, which absorbs the ________ and ________ load.
The number three bearing is a ball bearing, which absorbs the axial and radial load.
The cast exhaust frame contains the ________ and bolts to the aft flange of the power turbine case.
The cast exhaust frame contains the C-sump and bolts to the aft flange of the power turbine case.
There are ________ stages of axial compression in the T701C engine.
There are 5 stages of axial compression in the T701C engine.
What section of the engine mechanically drives RPM R?
Np section
Is the Ng section mechanically connected to NP?
No
What is the connection between Np and RPM R?
One-way mechanical connection via the free-wheeling unit
What drives the accessory gear box?
Gas Generator (at a variable speed)
How many stages are there in the compressor section (Ng)?
There are 6: 5 axial and 1 centrifugal
What are the two operational sections of the engine?
Ng and Np
What are the three subassemblies that make up the oil filter?
The three subassemblies that make up the oil filter are the filter element, bowl and impending bypass indicator, and the bypass valve and inlet screen.