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GAS TURBINE

DIVISION

SUBJECT:

CECO Field

Service

Information

The following as a supplement

information, which pertains to the 250-C20 Operation

to the CECO fuel system, and Maintenance Manual. Maintenance Preventive

is

provided

Problem Air in fuel system 1.

Svmotom Unstable operation Loss of action or erratic 1.

or Action

Break tube "B" nut at the governor bypass port (PO) and cover with a rag. Disconnect nozzle. fuel line at the

2.

governor

2. 3.

Place container under aircraft to collect fuel drainage. Plug in battery power source. Pull ignition fire cart CB. wall pumps. to full open. valve. or APU

4. 5. 6.

Open fuel

7. Turn 8. 9.

on boost

Open throttle

After 30 seconds of fuel flowing from the bypass line, loosely install "8" nut tithe oovernor bypass port (PO) with boost pressure on. (Accomplish by moving wrench under cover of rag previously placed; the rag will keep fuel from spraying.)

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Problem Air in fuel (continued) system

Svmotom

Maintenance Preventive

or Action

10. With

nozzle line still open and boost pressure still on, now motor starter to purge air from nozzle line. (Observe flow after 30 seconds for absence of air. Repeat motoring steps if necessary to clear all air from system.) Close throttle and install fuel line to nozzle and tighten "B" nut at governor bypass port (PO).

11.

Turn boost pumps off, clean up area. Perform ground run as soon as possible. NOTE: Use boost pumps(s) to fill fuel lines and components (1) after engine or fuel component installation and (2) after long idle periods. To prevent air in fuel system, ALWAYS start and operate your engine with boost pump(s) ON (if the aircraft fuel system requires boost pumps).

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Problem Dirt in fuel system

Svmotom 1. Abnormally low power high or

Maintenance Preventive 1. Check filters: condition

or Action of fuel

a. Erratic operation caused by moveable component stuck in opened or closed position

a. Aircraft b. c. Return repair Fuel Fuel pump control units for

contaminated or overhaul.

b. Reduced orifice size caused from buildup Adjustment fails correct problem to

dirt

2. 1.

Review niques

fuel handling and facilities.

tech-

1. No change or an unanticipated change results from adjustment

Ensure you have the correct locatiorl of adjustment screw (refer to 250-C20 Operation and Maintenance Manual). Frequently, the wrong screw or plug is adjusted. While adljusting start derichment or max flow stop, &r& loosen the small locking screw which is perp6:ndicular to the adjustment screw. A completely loosened locking screw can affect the original setting. If the diroop occurred overnighlt or after maintenance, bleed the governor bypass (PO) port per "Air in fuel system." Review beep motor adjustmeint and rigging before replacing the governor.

2.

Governor

droop

1. Excessive at takeoff, cruise.

NR droop hover, or

1.

2.

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Problem Fuel leaks

Svmotom 1. Fuel dripping overboard vent from line 1.

Maintenance Preventive

or Action if its rate is Rate

Replace the unit maximum leakage exceeded.

Vnit Control Governor Power (Bell limited only) 1. Unable specified to obtain power

Max Leakaqe 5 drops/minute 5 drops/minute

1. After you have turned the Max Flow Stop adjustment screw from (+) to (-), ensure that the adjustment screw mark and (-) mark are precisely aligned. 2. Can you return the Max Flow Stop screw mark to the (-) mark if you overshoot it? No!-always return the Max Flow Stop adjustment screw to the (+) mark before starting over.

Fuel

cutoff

1. Engine experienced high TOT after it is shut off or engine failed to shut off.

1. Refer to 250-C20 CSL-1009. This revises the regular shutdown procedure, which will be included in the next 250-C20 Operation and Maintenance Manual revision. It also provides maintenance action intended to prevent high TOT after engine shutdown. 1. This information is provided from "someone else's" experience. If you have encountered a problem, please report: Engine S/N, Unit S/N Symptoms Operating conditions Previous maintenance Action taken CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Unlisted

problems

1. Unlimited

symptoms

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