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Page 1 of 8 January 16, 1975 FAA-DER Approved

Oetmit Diesel Allison

Subject:

CEO0 Fuel Control Flushing Procedure to Remove Suspected Internal Contamination

Internal contamination in the fuel control can lead to an array of performance problems: hung starts, no start, erratic operation, uncontrollable acceleraAs a result, the unit is prematurely tion with no response to adjustment. removed and returned to the distributor for corrective action. In many cases, investigations of prematurely removed fuel controls revealed that contamination may have been sufficient to affect performance. After ques is to after from may reviewing the different operating environments and fuel handling techniemployed by 250 operators, the most practical approach to the problem flush the fuel control with clean, filtered calibrating fluid or engine fuel overhaul or removal from storage. In the event of premature removal the aircraft/engine for one of the aforementioned problems, operators elect to flush the unit or return it to the distributor for corrective action, therefore, is recommended at

The following flushing procedure, .

Operator maintenance facilities or distributor facilities on all model MC-40 Fuel Controls, P/L 104000, removed from service for suspected contamination or performance problems of hung starts, no start, erratic operation, uncontrollable acceleration or hot start with no response to adjustment. Distributor facilities on all controls processed for overhaul or after removal from storage. Purging should be completed prior to preset calibration. It is estimated that approximately required to flush one unit. 0.5 man-hour will be

MANPOWER: TOOLING:

A test/flushing stand or other fluid supply capable of delivering Calibrating Fluid, MIL-F-7024 Type Il, or engine fuel at 100 psig with a fuel delivery of 350 pounds per hour (phr). Filtration of 10 microns is required. Use holding fixture STD67180 (or equivalent) mounted to flushing stand or equivalent, and Speed Rotor Wrench, STD67229, or equivalent.

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ACCOMPLISHMENT A.

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Refer to Figure 1 for port

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the fuel control forflushing. identification.

1.

Mount control on STD67180 Holding Fixture (or equivalent) secured to flushing stand, plug or cap all open ports and thoroughly wash all external surfaces with calibrating fluid or engine fuel. Blow dry with filtered compressed air. Remove the following pressure FG, AF, BR, AR and Bypass. and SS restriction. NOTE: port plugs or fittings: Pl, BF, SS, Remove speed sense rotor group and

2.

Do not remove O-rings from port plugs, fittings, speed sense rotor group unless damaged.

3. 4.

Connect a line (as short as possible) between the Fuel-out to PTG and Fuel-in from PTG ports (see Figure 2). Connect the fluid supply line to the Fuel Control inlet port (see Figure 2). Put test stand spray shield in place if applicable. NOTE: Calibrating fluid or engine fuel that is flushed through the fuel control shall not be recirculated or reused for flushing unless it is filtered to 10 microns.

5.

On field returned units and units removed from storage, note the location of the clip or stop screw in the Start Derichment Adjustment and position of Light-Off Adjustment (see Figure 3). Temporarily mark the casting boss with the location of the clip or screw on the Derichment Adjustment. Also, put a temprorary scribe mark on the Light-Off Adjustment and Start Flow Adjustment. CAUTION

B.

Flush the fuel control as follows: BESURE THATTHEFUELOUTLETANDBYPASSAREOPEN. COVER THE FUEL CONTROL WITH A CLEAN PLASTIC BAG TO PROTECT AGAINST FLUID SPRAY. 1. Supply calibrating fluid or engine fuel to the fuel control inlet as required to obtain a steady flow from the open pressure ports (approximately 100 psig at a flow of 325 pounds per hour (phr).

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Allow each port to purge lo-20 seconds. Install one plug or fitting at a time in the following order, purging between installations., a. b. c. Install Pl pressure port plug. Install the SS Restriction and Rotor Group.

During flushing of the BR and AR ports cycle the start Derichment Adjustment back and forth through its limit of travel, as restricted by clip or stopscrew. Cycle the Light-Off Adjustment clockwise and counterclockwise approximately l/4 turn and cycle the Power Lever from Max. to 10 degrees. Install BR pressure port plug. NOTE: Return the Start Derichment Adjustment and LightOff Adjustment to the previously marked positions (refer to paragraph A. 5). Jnstall AR pressure Install BF pressure port plug. port plug.

d. e. f. g. h.
1.

Install SS pressure port plug. Install FG pressure port plug. Cycle PC pressure port plug. NOTE: ambient to 80 psia. and install AF pressure

Purge through Bypass port. Whenever possible, position the fuel control and holding fixture in such a way as to have purging fluid directed to test stand sink.

C.

Completion 1.
2.

Disconnect the Fuel Control Inlet Port from the flushing stand supply. Install aircraft/engine fittings. Torque all plugs and fittings to the required specification and lockwire as required.

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Remove the fuel control from the flushing stand. a. b. Maintenance units are ready for reinstallation. Overhaul units (1) If unit is in process of overhaul, Preset Calibration. the unit is now ready for recheck

(2) If overhaul has been completed, final calibration is suggested if practical.

L. 0. Davidson Service Manager Aircraft Engines MJK/bsc

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FLUID SUPPLY LINE

PTG BY-PASS LINE

HOLDING FIXTURE STD67 180

SS RE5TRICTION

-SPEED

SENSE ROTORGROUP

FLUIDCONNECTIONS FIGURE 2
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LIGHT-OFF ADJUSTMEN

CLIP

STOP SCREW

ADJUSTMENTS FIGURE 3

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