TM 55-1520-240-23-3
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POWERPLANT
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There are two powerplant assemblies, one mounted
externally on each side of the pylon. They supply torque
to power the drive and rotor systems.
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Accessories on each powerplant include a starter,
tachometer generator, fire detection system, tubing,
engine controls, forward and aft engine mount adapter,
engine transmission and fairing, air inlet fairing, with
74 a water wash system, powerplant cover, exhaust
cone, electrical cable, and an air inlet screen.
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Fuel, hydraulic, and electrical connections to the
powerplant have quick-disconnect couplings at the
fuselage for ease in changing powerplants.
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Each engine has two sections, a gas producer section
consisting of a compressor and compressor turbine, and
a power turbine section. Hot combustion gases flow
from one section to the other although the sections are
not mechanically connected.
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The powerplant is started by a hydraulically powered
starter. The starter provides power to motor the
seven-stage compressor section. Air is inducted at the
front of the engine through the air inlet housing. The
housing is protected by an air inlet fairing and an air
inlet screen.
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Inducted air is compressed, mixed with fuel, and ignited
in the combustion chamber. Combustion gases drive
four rotors. The first two rotors drive the seven-stage
compressor turbine after the engine is started. The last
two rotors drive the power turbine output shaft with the
final power output taken off the front of the engine by the
engine transmission.
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Exhaust gases are expelled through the exhaust cone at
the rear of the powerplant.
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The powerplant assembly includes the following
systems:
Ignition
Air Induction
Engine Wash With 74
Oil
Cooling
Engine Power Controls
FADEC Power Controls With 74
Exhaust
IGNITION SYSTEM
Separate start and ignition systems are provided for
each engine. The ignition system consists of an ignition
lockswitch, ignition unit, igniter plugs, ignition lead
assembly, engine start switch, start caution lights, start
fuel solenoid valve, engine start solenoid, and two relays.
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
The air induction system is made up of the engine
transmission fairing, air inlet screen and bypass panels,
air inlet fairing, and air inlet housing. The air inlet screen
protects the engine from inducting foreign objects.
Aircraft with 40 are also equipped with fine mesh screen
mounted over the coarse screen material of the air inlet
screen only. The bypass panels are not equipped with
fine mesh screen material and are removed when flight
in icing conditions is anticipated, to make sure that
proper air flow to the engine is maintained.
ENGINE COMPRESSOR CLEANING AND
PRESERVATION SYSTEM HELICOPTERS WITH 74
The helicopter is equipped with an engine compressor
cleaning system for each engine. Fluid and air line
connections are installed inboard of each engine work
platform. Fluid lines and hoses are installed for solvent
and rinse delivery to a series of spray nozzles that are
installed on the engine air inlet fairing. Air lines and
hoses are routed to the bleed band, to open and close
the bleed band during engine cleaning and preservation.
The engine wash system is controlled by a universal
cleaning and corrosion prevention ground unit. This
unit provides solvent, water rinse, preservation and air
for engine cleaning and preservation procedures.The
engine compressor cleaning and preservation
procedures consist of:
a.
Spraying the compressor with a cleaning
solvent.
b.
Washing the solvent off the compressor.
c.
Preserving the compressor to prevent
corrosion.
The use of engine compressor cleaning and preservation
procedures will extend the life of the engine compressor
and internal components.
OIL SYSTEM
The oil system is an integral part of the engine with no
external tank. System protection is provided by chip
detectors, oil temperature indicator, filters, and a low oil
level warning system.
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