BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90
14-668 and after except LI.670 SECTION VII
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
‘SUBJECT
Airrame
General Description -
Seating Arrangements.
Flight Controls
Control Surfaces :
‘Operating Mechanism
Manual Elevator Trim...
Electric Elevator Trim (Optional).
Instrument Panel
Typical tlustrations
(Overhead Light Control Panel
Instrument Panel (Prior to LJ-800),
Fuel Control Panel (Prior to LJ-808)..
Pedestal (Prior to L800).
Right Side Panel
(Overhead Light Control Panel
Instrument Panel (LJ-200 and after)
Fuel Control Panel (LJ.808 and after)
Pedestal (LJ-800 and after)
Right Side Panel
‘Annunciator System
‘Annunciator Pane!
Fight Instruments.
Ground Control
Wing Flaps.
Landing Gear...
‘Manual Landing Gear Extension
Brake System.
Ties.
Warning Horn,
Baggage Compartments
‘Aft Compartment...
Nose Compartment
Seats, Seatbelts, and Shoulder Hamesses
Seats
Flight Deck
Cabin.
Toilet
Seatbelts
Shoulder Harness
Flight Deck (LJ-674 and atten)
Cabin (LJ-683 and ater)
Toilet (Optional L688 and ater)
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Doors, Windows, and Exits
‘Airstair Entrance Door.
Emergency Exit
Interior Dividers.
Cabin Windows.
Polarized Interior Windows...
Controt Locks,
‘Control Lock installation
Power Plant...
Engine Cutaway View
Torquemeter....
Propulsion System Controls,
Power Levers.
Propeller Levers
Condition Levers.
Propeller Reversing
Friction Locks
Engine Instrumentation
Engine Lubrication System
‘Magnetic Chip Detector
Starting and ignition System.
‘Auto Ignition.
Induction Air System
Ice Protection
Engine Air Inlet.
lee Vanes (Inertial Separator System)
Engine Ice Vane Installation
Oit-to-Fuel Heat Exchanger...
Fuel Control Heat
Fuel Control.
Fire Detection System : -
‘Smoke and Fire Detection System Schematic.
Fire Extinguisher System Schematic.
Fire Extinguisher System
Propeller
Reversing Propeller.
Propeller Governors (Reversing)
Fuel Toping Governor
'Non-Reversing Propeller,
‘Autofeather System.
Low Pitch Stops.
Propeller Synchrophaser.
Fuel System,
Boost Pumps.
Fuel Transfer Pumps.
Fuel System Schematic.
Crossfeed.
Firewall Shut-Off
Fuel Drains,
Fuel Filer
Fuel Gaging System
Fuel Drain Collector System (Prior o LJ-801)
Fuel Purge System (LJ.901 and after).
Use of Aviation Gasoline
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Electrical System
Battery and Generator.
Power Distribution Schematic = 800 and ater)
VoluFreq Meter...
Voltage Reguiators.
Current Limiters,
VoltLoadmeters.
‘Nickel-Cadmium Battery Charge Current Detector.
ower Disttson Schema (ror 1080)
Extemal POWEr nnn
StarteGenerator
Starter.
Generator.
Lighting Systems
Fight Deck...
Cabin.
Exterior.
Environmental System
Pressurization System sa. oe
Flow Control Units
Bleed Air Flow Control Unit.
Sehematic. :
Unpressurized Ventilation
‘Oxygen System
Engine Bleed Air Pneumatic System...
‘Stall Waming System.
Ice Protection Systems
Windshield Antce....
Propeller Deice System. ...n0rom
Propeller Deice Schematic...
Surface Deice System.
‘Surface Deice Schematic.
Pitot Mast Heaton
Stall Warning Ant-lce.
Fuel Heat rn
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Comfort Features
Toilet
Relief Tubes...
Cabin Features
Fire Extinguisher
Storm Windows.
Windshield Wipers
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AIRFRAME
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
‘The BEECHCRAFT King Air C90 is an all-metal, iow-wing,
‘twin-engine turboprop airplane with retractable landing gear
SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
“The King Air C90 is a 6- to 10-place airplane. The pilot anc
copilot seats are mounted in a separate forwar
‘compartment. Various configurations of passenger chair
arrangements, front facing and aft facing and the optiona
‘couch installation may be installed on the continuous tracks
mounted on the cabin floor. For additional information see
“Cabin Arrangement Diagram” in Section VI, WEIGHT AND
BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST.
FLIGHT CONTROLS
CONTROL SURFACES
The airplane is equipped with conventional ailerons,
elevators, and rudder for rol, pitch, and yaw contro.
OPERATING MECHANISMS
“The airplane is equipped with dual controls forthe pilot ang
copilot. The ailerons and elevators are operated by control
‘wheels interconnected by a T-bar. The rudder pedals are
interconnected by linkage below the floor. These systems
are connected to the control surfaces through push-fod and
ccable-and-bellcrank systems. Rudder, elevator, and aileron
‘rim are adjustable with controls mounted on the center
pedestal. A position indicator for each of the trim tabs is
imegrated with its respective contol
MANUAL ELEVATOR TRIM
Manual control of the elevator trim is accomplished with
hhandwheel located on the left side of the pedestal. Its @
conventional trim wheel which is rolled forward for nose-
down trim, and aft for nose-up trim.
ELECTRIC ELEVATOR TRIM (OPTIONAL)
The electric elevator-trim system, if installed, is controlled by
an ELEV TAB CONTROL - ON - OFF switch located on the
pedestal, a dual-element thumb switch on each contro!
‘Wheel, and a trim-disconnect switch on each control wheel,
A PITCH TRIM circuit breaker protects the system. The
ELEV TAB CONTROL switch must be ON for the system te
‘operate. Both elements of either dualelement thumb switch
‘must be simultaneously moved forward to achieve nose:
down trim, aft for nose-up trim; when released, they return
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to the center (ot) poston. Any activation of the trim system
by the copits thumb switch can be overrden by the pilo's
thumb switch. No one switch element will activate the
system, Moving the two switch elements on ether the pilot's
0 the copies contol wheel in opposite drections should
‘not activate the system; onl the simultaneous movement of
2 pair of switch elements in the same direcions should
activate the electric elevatrsrim system.
‘A bi-level, push-button, momentary-on, trim-disconnect
‘switch is located inboard of the dual-element thumb switch
‘on the outboard grip of each control wheel. The electric
‘elevator-trim system can be disconnected by depressing
either of these switches. If an autopilot is installed,
depressing either trim-disconnect switch to the first of the
‘wo levels disconnects the autopilot; depressing the switch
to the second level disconnects the autopilot, and the
‘electric elevator-trim system. if an autopilot is not installed,
depressing the switch fo the fist level does not do anything,
‘depressing the switch to the second level disconnects the
‘electric elevator-trim system. A red annunciator on the
_annunciator panel, identified: A/P TRIM FAIL, alerts the pilot
whenever the system has been disabled with a trim-
disconnect switch and the ELEV TAB CONTROL switch is
‘ON. The system can be reset by cyciing the ELEV TAB
CONTROL switch on the pedestal from ON to OFF, then to
(ON again. The manual-trim control wheel can be used to
cchange the trim anytime, whether or not the electri-trim
system is in the operative mode.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Flight instruments are arranged in a group directly in front of
the pilot and the copilot. Complete pilot and copilot fight
instrumentation is available, including dual navigation
systems, two course indicators, dual gyro horizons, and
dual tum and slip indicators.
The pilot's subpanel contains groups of switches, ignition,
engine starting, exterior lights, and icing protection systems.
‘The copilot subpanel contains the landing gear control
handle, the environmental controls and circuit breakers.
‘The operation and use of the instruments, lights, switches,
and controls located on the instrument panel is explained
lnder the systems descriptions relating to the subject items.
ANNUNCIATOR SYSTEM
‘The annunciator system consists of an annunciator panel
Centrally located in the glareshield, an annunciator panel
dimming control, a press-1o-test switch, and a fault waming
light. The illumination of a green or yellow annunciator light
will not trigger the fault warning system but a red
annunciator will actuate the faut warning flasher. The
dimming control is located adjacent to the press-to-test
switch and may be used to increase or decrease the
intensity of the annunciator indicator lights to the desired
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In the event of a fault, a signal is directed to the respective
‘channel in the annunciator panel and lamp intensity rises 10
the highest level. If the fault requires the immediate
attention of the pilot, the fault warning light will flash. The
flashing fault warning light may be extinguished by pressing
the face of the light to reset the circuit, and i the fault is not,
(cannot be, corrected, the indicator light in the annunciator
panel wil remain lighted at the lowest intensity selected on
the dimming control. if an additional fault occurs, the
appropriate light in the annunciator panel wil ituminate.
Lamp intensity will again increase to the highest level of
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intensity, until the circuit is reset as before. If the addtional
fault requites the immediate attention of the pilot, the fault
‘warning light will once again begin flashing,
‘The lamps in the annunciator system can be tested anytime
the integrity of a lamp is in question. Depressing the PRESS
TO TEST button, located to the right of the warming
annunciator panel in the glareshield, illuminates all the
‘annunciator lights, and the FAULT WARNING flasher. Any
lamp that fais to illuminate when tested should be replaced
(rater to LAMP REPLACEMENT GUIDE in Section Vil,
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE)
ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
Note: Annunciators of the word read-out type lights are listed as they appear on the glareshield reading the columns from left
0 right
NOMENCLATURE COLOR
1 GEN OUT Red
L CHIP DETECT Red
1H FUEL PRESSURE Rea
LH NO FUEL TRANSFER Red
“LH FIRE Red
“LH AUTOFEATHER ARM Green
LH IGN IND Yellow
“AP DISC Red
“SMOKE Red
PROP REV NOT READY Yellow
BATTERY CHARGE Yellow
INVERTER OUT Red
"PROP SYNCH ON Yellow
FUEL CROSSFEED Yellow
BAGGAGE DOOR OPEN Red
CABIN DOOR OPEN Red
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PROBABLE CAUSE FOR ILLUMINATION
Lett generator off the tne
Contamination in let engine oi is detected.
Low (uel pressure on lt side (check boast pump)
Out of wing tank fuel or transler pump fate.
Fie in let engine nacelle.
Autoteather armed with Power Levers advanced above
90% Ny position.
Left ignition and start switch is in the ignition and start
‘mode or the left auto-ignition is activated.
Autopilot is disconnected.
Presence of smoke in the nose compartment avionics
section.
Propeller levers are not in the high rpm, low pitch
position.
Excessive battery charge current
The inverter selected is inoperative.
‘Synchrophaser tumed on
Crossteed valve is open.
Baggage door not secure
Cabin door open or not secure
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NOMENCLATURE
ALT WARN
‘RH IGN IND
‘WP TRIM FAIL
"RH FIRE
“RH AUTOFEATHER ARM
‘RH FUEL PRESSURE
‘RH NO FUEL TRANSFER
RH GEN OUT
Rree Pee
CHIP DETECT
“Optional Equipment
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS.
‘As nearly as possible, depending upon selected options, the
flight instruments are arranged on the flight instrument
‘panels in a standard grouping. Complete pilot and copict
flight instrumentation is available, including a dual
‘navigation system with dual source (vacuum and electric)
for gyroscopic instruments.
GROUND CONTROL
Nose gear steering is accomplished by use of the
individually adjustable rudder pedals.
“The minimum wing tip turning radius for taxiing and ground
handling is 95 feet 6 inches.
WING FLAPS
“Two flaps are installed on each wing. An electric motor and
‘gearbox mounted on the forward side of the rear spar,
Grives four flexible shafts which are connected to
jacksorews, one of which operates each flap. The motor
incorporates a dynamic braking system, through the use cf
‘wo Sets of motor windings. This feature prevents overtravel
of the flaps.
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PROBABLE CAUSE FOR ILLUMINATION
Cabin attitude exceeds 10,000 ft
‘Right ignition and start switch isin the ignition and start
‘mode or the right auto-igniton is activated.
Improper trim or no trim from autopilot trim command.
Fire in right engine nacelle.
Autoteather armed with Power Levers advanced above
90% Ny position.
Low fue! pressure on the right side. (Check boost pump)
(Out of wing tank fuel or transfer pump failure.
Aight generator off the line.
Contamination in right engine oil is detected.
‘The flaps are operated by a sliding switch handle on the
pedestal just below the condition levers. Flap travel, from
UP to DOWN is registered at 20, APPROACH, 40, 60, and,
80 in percent of travel on a electric indicator on top of the
pedestal. A side detent provides for quick selection of the
APPROACH position (85% flaps). From the UP positon 10
the APPROACH position, the flaps cannot be stopped in an
intermediate position. Between APPROACH and DOWN,
the flaps can be stopped anywhere by moving the handle to
the DOWN position until the flaps reach the desired
position, then moving the flap-switch handle back to
APPROACH. The flaps can be raised to any position
between DOWN and APPROACH by raising the handle 10
UP until the desired setting is reached, then retuming the
handle to APPROACH. Selecting the APPROACH position
will stop flap travel anytime the flaps are deflected more
than 35%.
‘The flap-motor power circuit is protected by a 20-ampere
flap-motor circuit breaker identified as FLAP MOTOR,
located on the pedestal circuit breaker panel. A S-ampere
Circuit breaker for the control circuit identified: INDICATOR -
FLAP) is located on the right subpanel.
Lowering the flaps will produce these results:
‘Atitude - Nose Up
‘Airspeed ~ Reduced
Stall Speed - Lowered
‘Trim — Nose-Down Adjustment Required
to Maintain Attitude
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LANDING GEAR
‘A 28-volt motor, located on the forward side of the center
‘section main spar, extends and retracts the landing gear.
‘The motor incorporates a dynamic braking system, through
the use of two motor windings, which prevents overtravel of
the gear. Torque shafts drive the main gear actuator.
SSpring-loaded friction clutches between the gear box and.
the torque shafts protect the system in the event of
‘mechanical malfunction. A 50-ampere circuit breaker
located on the pedestal circuit breaker panel protects the
system from electrical overload
The Beech air-oll type shock struts are filled with
‘compressed air and hydraulic fluid, Direct linkage from the
rudder pedals enables nose whee! steering. When force on
the rudder pedal is augmented by a main wheel brake, the
nose wheel dellection can be considerably increased, The
Rose wheel is self centering upon retraction
AA safety switch on the right main strut opens the contro!
‘circuit when the strut is compressed. The safety switch also
actuates a solenoid-operated downlock hook, which
prevents the landing gear handle from being raised when
the plane is on the ground. The hook unlocks when the
plane leaves the ground. The lock can be manually
overridden by pressing the red button placarded DN LCK
REL
Visual indication of landing gear position is provided by a
green GEAR DOWN indicator light for each landing gear.
Two red, GEAR UNLOCKED, lights are located in the
‘control handle and may be checked by pressing the HDL LT
TEST button to the right of the control handle. These lights
luminate to show that the gear is in transit or unlocked.
They also illuminate when the landing gear waming horn is
‘actuated. Absence of ilunination indicates: GEAR UP.
MANUAL LANDING GEAR EXTENSION
Manual landing gear extension is provided through a
separate chain-drive system. PULL THE LANDING GEAR
RELAY circuit breaker (on the copilo's subpanel) and make
Certain that the landing gear switch handle is in the down
Position before manually extending the gear. Pulling up on
the emergency engage handle (located on the floor) and
‘tuming it clockwise wil lock it in that position. When the
emergency engage handle is pulled up, the motor is
mechanically disconnected from the system, and the
‘emergency drive system is locked to the gear box. With the
emergency drive locked in, the chain is driven by a
Ccontinuous-action ratchet, which is activated by pumping the
ratchet handle adjacent to the emergency engage handle.
See placard LIMITATIONS section.
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WARNING
If for any reason the green GEAR DOWN lights
do not illuminate (e.g. in case of an electrical
failure), continue pumping until resistance
prohibits further movement of the handle.
CAUTION
‘Stop pumping when the 3 green GEAR DOWN
lights illuminate. Further movement of the
handle could bind the drive mechanism and
prevent subsequent electrical gear retraction.
WARNING
‘After an emergency landing gear extension has
‘been made, do not stow pump handle or move
any landing gear controls or reset any switches,
fr circuit breakers until the airplane is on jacks,
since the failure may have been in the gear-up
Circuit and the gear might retract on the ground.
The landing gear cannot be retracted manually
‘Ater a practice manual extension, the landing gear may be
retracted electrically. Rotate the emergency engage handle
‘counterclockwise and puch it down. Stow the extension
lever, push in the landing gear relay circuit breaker on the
‘copio's subpanel, and retract the gear with the landing
(gear switch handle.
BRAKE SYSTEM
‘The dual hydraulic brakes are operated by depressing the
{ce portion of either the pilot's or copilo's rudder pedals.
Shuttle valves permit braking by either pilot or copilot.
CAUTION
If either the pilot's or the copilot's pedals are
pumped repeatedly while continuous pressure
's being applied to the other set of brake pedals,
braking capability from the “continuous-
pressure” side may be lost. Normal brake
function can be restored by momentarily
removing all pressure from the pedals on the
Dual parking-brake valves are installed adjacent to the
rudder pedals between the master cytinders of the pilot's,
rudder pedals and the wheel brakes. A control for the
valves, identified as PARKING BRAKE - PULL ON is,
located on the pilot's let subpanel. After the pilot's brake
Pedals have been depressed to build up pressure in the
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brake lines, both valves can be closed simultaneously by
poling ON the parking brake handle. This retains the
pressure inthe brake lines. The parking brake is released
by depressing the pedals briefly to equalize the pressure on
both sides ofthe valve, then pushing “in” the parking brake
handle to open the valve.
CAUTION
‘The parking brake should be left off and whee!
Chocks installed if the airplane is to be left
unattended. Changes in temperature can cause
the brakes to release or to exert excessive
pressures,
TIRES
‘The airplane is normally equipped with 8.50 x 10, 8-ply-
rated, tubless, rim-inflation ties on each main gear. For
increased service life, 10-ply-rated tires of the same size
‘may be installed.
‘The nose gear is equipped with 6.50 x 10, 6-ply-rated,
tubeless tie.
WARNING HORN
When either or both Power Levers are retarded below
approximately 1/3 quadrant travel with the gear not down
land locked, a warning hor will sound intermittently. During
‘operations with power retarded, the hom can be deactivated
aS long as the flaps are UP, by pressing the HORN
‘SILENCE button. The horn will remain silent uni either the
flaps are lowered or the Power Levers are advanced, then
retarded again.
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS
AFT COMPARTMENT
Compartment volume is 53.5 cubic feet and webbing is
installed across the compartment.
‘See CABIN ARRANGEMENT DIAGRAM in the WEIGHT
AND BALANCE section,
‘The aft baggage compartment is limited to 350 pounds for
all combinations of baggage, passenger. or equipment,
CAUTION
Baggage and other objects should be restrained
to prevent shiting in turbulent ai.
‘Any item stored in the baggage compartment is accessible
in fight
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NOSE COMPARTMENT
‘The nose baggage compartment has a 16 cubic foot
‘capacity. This compartment is limited to 350 pounds which
includes the weight of any Avionics equipment that may be
installed in the compartment.
‘Access to the nose compartment (on the ground) is thru a
{door on the nose (left side) that is hinged at the top and
‘swings up. A flush mounted door handle with a push-to-
release button, when used activates three bayonet-ype
latching bolts. When engaged the latching bolts hold the
door securely closed. When not engaged a switch at the
‘forward latching bot will close and a light on the annunciator
panel will iluminate the words BAG DOOR OPEN. For
‘secutity ofthe unattended airplane the baggage door has @
key lock latch. The push-to-release button adjacent to the
door handle prevents the inadvertent opening of the door.
WARNING
DO NOT CARRY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
SEATS, SEATBELTS, AND SHOULDER
HARNESSES
SEATS
FLIGHT DECK
The pilot and copilot seats are adjustable fore and aft, 25,
well as verticaly. When the release lever under the front
inboard comer of the seat is ited, the seat can be moved
forward or aft as required. When the release lever under the
front outboard corer of the seat is lifted vertical
adjustments can be made. Armrests pivot at the aft end and
‘can be raised when required.
CABIN
Various configurations of passenger chairs and couches
may be installed on the continuous tracks which are
mounted on the cabin floor. All passenger chairs are
placarded either FRONT FACING ONLY or FRONT OR,
AFT FACING on the horizontal leg cross brace. Oniy
chairs placarded FRONT OR AFT FACING may be
installed facing aft. All forward facing chairs with shoulder
harnesses and aft facing chairs are equipped with
adjustable headrests.
WARNING
Belore takeoff and landing, the headrest should
be adjusted as required to provide support for
the head and neck when the passenger leans
‘against the seatback.
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‘Some passenger chairs can be moved fore and af, to suit
legroom requirements of different passengers, by lifting a
horizontal release lever that extends laterally under the front
of adjustable seats. (“Front” is the direction opposite the
seatback, regardless of whether the chair faces fore or aft.)
The seatbacks can be adjusted to any angle from fully
‘upright to fully rectining, by depressing the release lever
located on the side of the seat at the front inboard comer.
When the lever is depressed and the passenger leans
against the seatback, the seatback will slowly rectine until
the lever is released, o until the fully reciining position is
attained. When no weight is placed against the seatback
and the lever is depressed, the seatback will rise until the
lever is released, or until the fully upright position is
reached. The seatbacks of all occupied seals must be
Upright for takeoff and landing.
On airplanes 1693 and after:
‘The passenger-chair seatback can also be folded flat over
the seat cushion, after rotating the lock lever located on
the side of the seat at the Back inboard corner.
‘The optional lateral-tracking passenger chairs incorporate a
flat, rectangular release lever undemeath the front inboard
‘corner of the seats. When this lever is lied the chairs can
bbe adjusted fore and aft, as well as laterally. The seatback
adjustments are the same as those on the standard
[passenger chairs. When occupied these seats must be in
the outboard position (i.e. against the cabin wall) for takeoff
and landing,
Inboard armrests on passenger chairs - and both armrests,
‘on couches and lateral-tracking chairs - can be folded flush
with the top of the seat cushions. The armrests can be
lowered by iting the flat, rectangular release plate located
under the front end of the armrest, then moving the armrest
toward the front of the seat and downward, The armrest can
be raised by pulling the arrest upward and toward the
‘seatback until it locks into place.
‘The couches are not adjustable.
TOILET
When a toilet is installed a hinged seat-cushion mounted
fon top of the toilet forms an extra passenger seat,
SEATBELTS
Every seat in the airplane is equipped with a seatbelt,
‘All occupants must wear seatbelts during takeot! and
landing
SHOULDER HARNESSES
FLIGHT DECK
1674 and after:
This shoulder harness installation is a “Y” configuration
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with the single strap being contained in an inertia reel
attached to the back ofthe seat. The two straps are wom
with one strap over each shoulder and fastened by metal
‘oops into the seat bel. Spring loading at the inertia ree
Keeps the hamess snug, but wil alow normal movement
‘equred during fight operations. The inertia reel is
designed with a locking device that wil secure the hamess
in the event of sudden forward movement or an impact
action
CABIN
1693 and atter:
‘The shoulder hamess on passenger chairs consists of a
single strap. It is routed through the top of the seatback
and terminates in a triangular metal fastener. The strap is
worn diagonally. It runs from the outboard shoulder to the
inboard hip area, where itis secured by hooking the metal
fastener around the securing stud on the male half of the
seatbelt buckle,
The shoulder hamess strap coils and uncoils from an
inertia ree! built into the passenger chair. Spring loading at
‘he inertia reel keeps the shoulder hamess strap snug, but,
allows considerable freedom of movement. However, the
inertia reel incorporates a locking device that will secure
the harness strap in the event of sudden forward
movement. Side facing seats and couches are not
equipped with shoulder hamesses. If the seat is equipped
with a shoulder hamess it must be worn during takeoff and
landing.
WARNING
Ensure that the seatback is in the fully upright
Position and that the headrest is properly
lagjusted whenever the shoulder harness is
used,
TOLET
Optional installation
L693 and after:
The shoulder harness at the toilet seat location consists of
4 single strap which is anchored to the aft pressure
bulkhead. Length of the shoulder harness can be adjusted
‘A short adjusting strap extends down from the adjuster,
terminating in a slotted bayonet-biade fastener. A small,
flexible adjusting tab is also attached to the lower edge of
the adjuster
‘The shoulder strap is wom down across one shoulder. I is
secured by sliding the male half of the seatbelt buckle
through the slot in the bayonet blade of the shoulder
harness and into the female half of the seatbelt buckle.
‘The shoulder harness can be lengthened by grasping the
‘ab on the adjuster and pulling upward. The strap can be
lightened by grasping the loose end of the adjuster strap
and pulling it through the adjuster until the shoulder
hamess is snug.
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DOORS, WINDOWS, AND EXISTS
AIRSTAIR ENTRANCE DOOR
“The cabin door is hinged at the bottom. It swings out and
‘down when opened. A stairway is a part of the inboard sid2
of the door. Two of the stairsteps fold flat against the docr
when the door is closed. A hydraulic damper ensures thet
the door wil swing down slowly when it opens. While the
‘door is open, it is supported by @ plastic-encased cable,
Which also serves as a handrail. Additionally, this cable is
utlized when closing the door from inside the airplane. The
door closes against an inflatable rubber seal which is
installed around the opening in the door frame. When
‘weight is off the landing gear, engine bleed air supplies
‘ressure to inflate the door seal, which provides a postive
pressure-vessel seal around the door.
CAUTION
(Only one person at a time should be on the
door stairway.
“The door locking mechanism is operated by rotating either
the outside or the inside door handle, both of which move
simultaneously. Two latch bolts at each side of the door,
‘and two latch hooks at the top ofthe door, lock into the door
frame to eeoure the airtair door
Whether unlocking the door from the outside or the inside,
the release bution adjacent to the door handle must be held
depressed before the handle can be rotated
(counterclockwise from inside the airplane, clockwise from
outside) to unlock the door. Consequently, unlocking the
{d00r is a two-hand operation requiring deliberale actior.
“The release bution acts as a safely device to help prevent
‘accidental opening of the door. AS an additional safety
measure, a differental-pressure-sensitive diaphragm is
incorporated into the release-button mechanism. The
‘outboard side of the diaphragm is open to atmospheric ait
pressure, the inboard side to cabin air pressure. As the
cabin-to-atmospheric air pressure differential increases, it
becomes increasingly dificult to depress the release buttor,
because the diaphragm moves inboard when either the
‘outside or inside release button is depressed. Never attemet
to unlock or even check the security of the door in fight.
the CABIN DOOR annunciator iluminates in fight, or ifthe
pilot has any reason whatever to suspect that the door may
‘not be securely locked, the cabin should be depressurized
(after frst considering altitude), and all occupants instructed
to remain seated with their seatbelts fastened. After the
airplane has made a full-stop landing and the cabin has,
been depressurized, a crew member should check the
‘security of the cabin door.
To close the door from outside the airplane, ift up the tree
fend of the airstair door and push it up against the door
frame as far as possible. Then grasp the handle with one
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hhand and rotate it clockwise as far as it wll go. The door will
then move into the closed position. Then rotate the handle
counterclockwise as far as it will go. The release button
should pop out, and the handle should be pointing aft.
Check the security of the door by attempting to rotate the
handle clockwise without depressing the release button; the
handle should not move.
To close the door from inside the airplane, grasp the
handrail cable and pull the airstair door up against the door
frame. Then grasp the handle with one hand and rotate it
‘counterclockwise as far as it will go, continuing to pull
inward on the door. The door wil then move into the closed
position. Then turn the handle clockwise as far as it will go.
‘The release button should pop out, and the handle should
tbe pointing down. Check the security of the door by
atiempting to rotate the handle counterclockwise without
depressing the release button; the handle should not move.
Next, lit the folded stairstep that is just below the door
handle to reveal a placard adjacent tothe round observation
window. The placard advises the observer that the safety
Jock arm should be in position around the diaphragm shaft
(plunger) when the handle is in the locked position. The
placard also presents a diagram showing how the arm and
shaft should be positioned. A red push-button switch near
the window turns on a lamp inside the door, which
jluminates the area observable through the window. ifthe
‘arm is property positioned around the shaft, proceed to
‘check the indication in each of the visual inspection ports,
fone of which is located near each comer of the door. The
{green stripe painted on the latch bolt should be aligned with
the black pointer in the visual inspection port. If any
‘condition specified in this door-ocking procedure is not met,
do not take off
The outside door handle can be locked with a key, for
‘security of the airplane on the ground.
EMERGENCY EXIT
The emergency exit is located at the third cabin window on
the right side. A flush mounted handle on the inside can be
pulled out to open the door. A hinge at the bottom allows
the hatch to swing out and down for emergency exit,
INTERIOR DIVIDERS
‘Stub partitions located behind the pilots’ chairs and forward
Of the cabin seats separate the flight deck and cabin area
Folding curtains attached to the stub partitions meet at
center aisle with @ small overlap. The curtains are held in
the closed position with “hook and loop” fasteners sewn to
the curtains. When open the curtains are held in the open
position with straps attached to the stub partitions.
‘A single stub partition on the right side and a folding
‘curtain attached to the left cabin wall separates the cabin
area from the aft baggage area. This curtain operates in a
‘curved track on the cabin celing with a sliding motion and
attaches to the stub partion with “snap” fasteners. It is
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held in the open position with straps attached to the cabin
wall. This curtain provides privacy when the airplane is
‘equipped with a toilet andior relief tubes,
CABIN WINDOWS
Each cabin window pane, is composed of a sheet of
polyvinyl butyral (PVB) laminated between two sheets of
lear acrylic plastic, and is capable of withstanding the
cabin-to-atmospheric air pressure diferential, Each pane is
Sealed into the window opening in the fuselage, and forms
{an integral part of the pressure vessel
POLARIZED INTERIOR WINDOWS
‘Two panes are mounted inboard of the cabin window pane
in each window frame. Each of these panes is composed of
2 film of polarizing material laminated between two sheets
of acrylic plastic. The inboard pane rotates in the window
frame and has a protruding knob near the edge. Rotation
changes the relative alignment between the polarizing fis,
thus providing any degree of light transmission trom full
intensity to almost none.
CONTROL Locks
‘The control locks are provided to hold the controls from
moving while the airplane is parked,
‘The control locks consist of a U-shaped lp, instruction
plate, and two pins all connected by a chain,
CONTROL LOCK INSTALLATION
Movement of the primary flight controls is prevented when
the lock pins are inserted. The control column pin fits
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‘trough the control column to hold the yoke in a nase-down
condition and a pin inserted into the holes in the rudder
Pedals (see illustration) prevents movement of the rudder.
n airplanes LJ-703 and after: The control columa pin holds
18" left aileron in addition to nose down elevator.
Levers of the power quadrant are restrained when the U-
shaped clip is placed in position. In addition the clip on the
levers serves as a warming 10 the pilot not to start the
engines with the control locks installed.
is important that all the locks be installed and removed
together, to preciude the possibilty of attempting to taxi or
fy the airplane with the engine contro! levers released, but
with the pins stil installed in the fignt controls.
Insta the contro locks in the following sequence:
‘Sequence shown on the contro! lock plate:
1. Install lock assy around levers on top of pedestal.
2. Lock wheel in fwd position (prior to Li-703)
2. Lock wheel in fwd position rotated left (L709
and atter).
3. Pin RH pedal, neutralize, lock pedals together.
WARNING
Before starting engines, remove the locks,
reversing the above procedure.
CAUTION
Remove the control locks before towing the
airplane. if towed while the rudder lock is
installed, serious damage to the steering
linkage can result.
POWER PLANT
‘The United Aircraft of Canada, Lid. PT6A-21 engines are
rated at 550 shaft horsepower and have three-stage axial,
and single stage centrifugal compressors, driven by single
stage reaction turbines. The power turbine, another single-
‘lage reaction turbine, drives the propeller shaft. Both the
‘compressor turbine and the power turbine are located in the
‘approximate center of the engine with their shafts extending
in opposite directions. Glow plugs are used to start
‘combustion. A pneumatic fuel control schedules fuel flow to
‘raintain the power set by the power lever. Propeller speed
Femains constant at any selected propeller control lever
‘position through the action of the propeller governor, except
in the beta range where the maximum propeller speed is
controlled by the hydraulic section ofthe propeller governor.
‘The accessory drive at the aft end of the engine provides
power to crive the fuel pump, fuel control unit, oil pump,
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starterigenerator, and tachometer. At this point, the speed
Of the drive (Ny) is the true speed of the compressor side of
the engine, 37.500 rpm at 100% Ny. Maximum permissible
operating limit of the engine is 38,100 rpm, which equals
101.5% Ny.
The No gear box forward of the power turbine provides
gearing for the propeller, propeller tachometer, primary
Propeller governor, overspeed governor, and fuel topping
‘governor. Prior to gear reduction, the turbine speed on the
power side of the engine is 33,000 rpm at 2200 propeller
pm,
TORQUEMETER
Engine torque at the propeller shaft is indicated by a
torquemeter. The torquemeter is a hydromechanical torque
measuring device. It consists of: a ring gear and case,
torquemeter cylinder, torquemeter piston, valve plunger and
spring, differential pressure sensor and servo transmitter
combination, and servo indicator calibrated to indicate ft.
Ibs.
‘Torque at the power turbine shaft and the resisting torque at
the propeller shaft gears is converted to a translating motion
at the piston face. A change in torquemeter oil pressure
results from the piston translation. The valve plunger and
spring maintains oil pressure proportional to engine torque.
The diferential pressure sensor uses a bellows system to
sense differences between torquemeter oil pressure and a
relerence pressure. Bellows movement drives the
transmitter servo. The electric signal from the transmitter
drives the servo motor in the torquemeter indicator. Torque
is indicated by indicator needle position.
PROPULSION SYSTEM CONTROLS
The propulsion system is operated by three sets of controls;
the power levers, propeller levers, and condition levers. The
ower levers serve to control engine power. The condition
levers control the flow of fuel at the fuel control outlet and
select fuel cut-off, low idle and high idle functions, The
Propeller levers ‘control the constant speed propellers
through the primary governor,
POWER LEVERS
The power levers provide control of engine power from idle
through take-off power by operation of the gas generator
(Ns) governor in the fuel control unit. Increasing Ns rpm.
results in increased engine power.
PROPELLER LEVERS
Each propeller lever operates a speeder spring inside the
primary governor to reposition the pilot valve, which results
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in an increase or decrease of propeller rpm. For propeller
feathering, each propeller lever lifts the pilot valve to a
‘position which causes complete dumping of high pressure
ll. Detents at the rear of lever travel prevent inadvertent
‘movement into the feathering range. Operating range is
1800 to 2200 rpm.
CONDITION LEVERS
‘The condition levers have three positions: FUEL CUT-OFF,
LOW IDLE and HIGH IDLE. Each lever controls the idle cut-
Cf! function of the fuel control unit and limits idle speed at
'51% Nt for low idle, and 70% Nx for high idle,
PROPELLER REVERSING
‘When the power levers are lifted over the IDLE detent, they
ccentrol engine power through the Beta and reverse ranges.
Condition levers, when set at HIGH IDLE, keep the engines.
‘operating at 70% Ni high idle speed for maximum reversing
performance.
CAUTION
Propeller reversing on unimproves surfaces
should be accomplished carefully to prevent
propeller erosion from reversed airflow and. in
dusty conditions, to prevent obscuring the
operator's vision,
Power levers should not be moved into the
reversing position when the engines are not
running because the reversing system will be
damaged.
FRICTION LOCKS
Four friction locks are located on the power quadrant of the
Pedestal. There are individual locks for the two power
levers. and one for each pair of propeller levers and
condition levers. When they are rotated counterciockwise,
the propulsion system control levers can be moved freely
As the friction locks are rotated clockwise, the control levers
progressively become more resistant to movement, So that
they will not creep out of position
ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION
Engine instruments, located on the left of the center portion
Of the instrument panel, are grouped according to their
function. At the top, the ITT (Interstage Turbine
Temperature) indicators and torquemeters are used to set
take-off power. Climb and cruise power are established with
the torquemeters and propeller tachometers while observing
ITT limits. Gas generator (N1) operation is monitored by the
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{gas generator tachometers. The lower grouping consists of
the fuel flow indicators and the oil pressure temperature
indicators
‘The ITT indicator gives a reading of engine gas temperature
between the compressor turbine and the power turbines.
‘The torquemeters give an indication in foot-pounds of the
torque being applied to the propeller.
The propeller tachometer is read direct in revolutions per
minute. The Ni or gas generator tachometer is read in
percent of rpm, based on a figure of 37,500 rpm at 100%.
Maximum continuous gas generator speed is limited to
‘38,100 rpm or 101.5% Nr
Proper observation and interpretation of these instruments
provide an indication of engine performance and condition.
‘A propeller synchroscope, located to the left of the ol
pressure/temperature indicators, gives an indication ct
synchronization of the propellers. If the right propeller is
‘operating at a higher rpm than the lef, the face of the
‘synchroscope, a black and white cross pattern, spins in a
clockwise rotation. Left, or countercockwise, rotation
indicates a higher rpm of the lett propeller. This instrument
aids the pilot in obtaining synchronization of propellers.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Engine cil, contained in an intergral tank between the
engine air intake and the accessory case, cools as well as
lubricates the engine. An oil radiator located inside the lower
nacelle keeps the engine oil temperature within the
‘operating limits. Engine oil is also used in the operation of
the propeller pitch change mechanism and the engine
torquemeter system.
‘The lubrication system per engine is 8.55 U.S. gallons (14.2
quarts). The oil tank capacity is 2.3 gallons (9.2 quarts) with
'5 quarts measured on the dipstick for adding purposes.
‘Approximately 5 quarts are required to fil the lines and
cooler. 1.5 quarts will remain in the engine when drained.
lecommended oils and oil changing procedure are listed in
the SERVICING section
MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTOR
‘A magnetic chip detector is installed in the bottom of each
engine nose gearbox. This detector will activate a red light
‘on the annunciator panel, L CHIP DETECT or R CHIP
DETECT, to alert the pilot of oil contamination indicating
possible or pending engine failure.
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STARTING AND IGNITION SYSTEM
Each engine is started by a three-postion switch located on
the left subpanel identified as IGNITION AND ENGINE
‘START LEFT - RIGHT - STARTER ONLY. Each switch may
‘be moved downward to the STARTER ONLY position to
‘motor the engine for the purpose of clearing it of fuel without
the ignition circuit on. The switch is spring loaded and will
return to the center position when released. Moving the
‘switch upward to the IGNITION AND ENGINE START
position activates both the starter and ignition, and the
‘appropriate IGNITION ON light on the annunciator panel will
iuminate. When engine speed has accelerated through
51% Ny oF above on starting, the starter drive action is
Stopped by releasing the switch to the center (off) postion.
AUTO IGNITION
The auto ignition system provides automatic ignition to
Prevent propulsive power loss due to combustion failure.
This system should be used for icing fights and night
fights above 14000 ft. To arm the system, move the
required ENGINE AUTO IGNITION switches, located on
the pilot's subpanel, from OFF to ARM. When the engine
torque is above 425 ft Ibs, two green lights, located
immediately below the switches, will illuminate and remain
lighted while the system is armed. If for any reason the
engine torque falls below approximately 400 ft lbs, the glow
plug will energize and the annunciator panel IGNITION ON
light will illuminate. At the same time the respective green
‘ARM light will extinguish, giving the dual indication that the
ignition system is functioning,
For extended ground operation, the system should be
tured off to prolong the life of the glow plugs.
INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM
‘The PTEA21 is a reverse-itiow engine. The compressor
craw ar into the engine through the inducton ait inet at
the lower font ofthe engine nacolle. As atspeed increases,
ram air pressure rises, compressing the air inside the
induction ait duct. The air then flows into an annular inet
chamber located atthe at end ofthe engine compartment.
Wt then passes through a protective screen and into the
primary compressor impelier, where it is further
Compressed, Then the airs forced through a stator ring and
successively through the second and third axialfow
compressor stages. It is finally compressed in the
centrtugal low compressor stage, then discharged into the
turbine plenum assembly. Air from the plenum enters the
‘annular combustion chamber, and mixes with fue that i
sprayed into the combustion chamber through 14 nozzles
‘mounted around the gas generator case. The air-fuel
mature bums inside the combustion chamber, then the hot
gases expand forward out ofthe chamber and passthrough
the compressor turbine stage, the power turbine stage, and
‘out to the atmosphere through two exhaust ports located on
each side of te nacele near the front.
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ICE PROTECTION
Engine Air inlet
The engine air inlet lip boots are electrically heated to
prevent the formation of ice and consequent distortion of the
airflow. The boots are operated by the two switches on the
pilots subpanel, identified as HEAT - ENG LIP BOOT -
LEFT - RIGHT.
lee Vanes (Inertial Separator System)
‘An inertial separation system is built into each engine air
inlet to prevent moisture partcies from entering the engine
inlet plenum during icing condition. This is done by
introducing a turn in the airstream to the engine, causing the
‘moisture particles to continue on undeflected, because of
their greater momentum, and to be discharged overboard,
ENGINE ICE VANE INSTALLATION
During normal operation, a moveable vane is raised out of
the direct ram airstream. For cold weather (-+5°C or below)
‘operation in visible moisture, it should be lowered into the
airstream. The antiice vanes are operated by individual T-
‘handle push-pull controls, located below the left subpanel
‘The controls are placarded PULL FOR ENGINE ICE
PROTECTION - LEFT ENG - RIGHT ENG. Vane position
‘during operation is indicated by the position of the T-
handles, and by a slight decrease in torque with the engine
ice protection controls extended. The vanes are either fully
retracted or fully extended; there are no intermediate
positions.
Oi-To-Fue! Heat Exchanger
‘An oikto-fuel heat exchanger, located on the engine
accessory case, operates continuously and automatically to
heat the fuel to prevent freezing of any water in the fue.
Under extreme conditions additional protection may be
required as given in the LIMITATIONS Section.
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Fue! Control Heat
Each fuel control's compressor discharge air line is
protected against ice by electrically heated jackets. Power
is supplied to each fuel control aitine heater by two
switches, identiied as HEAT - FUEL CONTROL - LEFT -
RGHT, on the pilot's subpanel.
FUEL CONTROL
‘The engine fuel system consists of an engine-driven fuel
pump, a fuel control unit, a flow divider, two fuel manifolds,
fourteen fuel nozzles and two fuel drain valves. The fuel
pump/tuet control unit assembly is mounted on the engine
accessory case and is shaft-riven at a speed proportional
to that of the compressor turbine.
‘System function depends upon the interaction of the fuel
‘control unit governor and the propeller governor. The
position of the fuel control unit metering valve is determined
by differential pressures that vary proportionately with power
required (as sensed by the fuel control unit) and propeller
PM.
‘The flow divider directs fuel from the metering valve to the
Primary and secondary fuel manifolds (or primary manifold
‘only, depending on engine power requirements) and thence
10 the fuel nozzles. The flow divider also incorporates a
‘dump valve that automatically drains residual fuel from both
manifolds at engine shutdown. The fuel drain valves, drains
{ual from the combustion chamber at engine shutdown and
at engine false starts. Constant fuel pressure is maintained
by a fuel fiter bypass valve and a pressure relief valve.
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
‘The optional fire detection system is installed to provide
waming in the event of fire in either engine nacelle. The
system consists ofthe following: three photoconductive cells.
for each engine; a control ampitier for each engine; two red.
warning lights on the warning annunciator panel, one
reading LENG FIRE, the other R ENG FIRE; a test switch
fn the upper pedestal; and a circuit breaker placarded FIRE.
DET on the right subpanel. The six photoconductive-cell
flame detectors are sensitive to infrared radiation. They are
Pesitioned in each engine compartment so as to receive
bth direct and reflected rays, thus monitoring the entire
‘compartment with three photocelis. Temperature level and
rae of temperature rise are not factors in the sensing
method.
(Conductivity through the photocell varies in direct proportion
to the intensity of the infrared radiation striking the cell. As
Ccenductivity increases, the amount of current from the
electrical system flowing through the flame detector
increases proportionally. To prevent stray light rays from
signaling a false alarm, a relay in the control amplifier closes,
only when the signal strength reaches a preset alarm level
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-ANNUNCIATOR PANEL.
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‘SMOKE
DETECTOR
‘AMPLIFIER
PRESSURE GAGE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
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The test switch on the upper pedestal has four positions;
OFF, 1, 2, and 3, or five positions OFF, 1, 2, 3, and SMOKE
depending on the optional equipment installed. The system
‘may be tested any time on the ground or in fight by rotating
the switch from OFF to any of the positions to activate a
‘corresponding set of flame detectors in each nacelle. The
annunciator warning lights should illuminate as the selector
is rotated through each of the three positions. Failure of
light to iluminate in any one position indicates trouble in that
panicular detector circuit.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM
‘The system utilizes two cylinders charged with two and one
half pounds of Bromotrifluoromethane (CBF) as the
‘extinguishing agent, pressurized with dry nitrogen to 450 psi
at 21°C (70'F). Lines from the cylinders are routed to
strategic points about the engine to provide a network of
spray tubes which serve to diffuse the extinguishing agent.
‘The system may ve activated by raising the transparent
‘cover over the press-type switch and depressing the red
switch placarded FIRE EXT - PUSH TO EXT. Switches for
the respective engines are located on the instrument panel
just below the annunciator panel, and are wired in
Conjunction with the annunciator to provide an addtional
warning to assure activation of the proper switch. Each
extinguisher gives only one shot to its engine. Do not
attempt to restart the engine after the extinguisher has been
actuated,
PROPELLER
REVERSING PROPELLER
‘The Hartzell propeller is of the full feathering, constant
speed, counter-weighted, reversing type controlled by
fengine oil through single acting, engine driven propeller
governors. The propeller is three bladed and is flange
‘mounted to the engine shaft. Centrifugal counter-weights,
assisted by a feathering spring, move the blades toward the
low rpm (high pitch) position and into the feathered position.
Governor boosted engine oll pressure moves the propeller
to the high rpm (low pitch) hydraulic stop and reverse
postion. The propellers have no intemal. low rpm (high
pitch) stops: this allows the blades to feather after engine
shut-down.
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PROPELLER GOVERNORS (REVERSING)
‘Two governors, one primary, and one overspeed, control
the propeller rpm. The primary governor, mounted on top of,
the gear reduction housing, controls the propeller through its
entire range. The propeller control lever controls the
propeller rpm by means of this governor. If the primary
‘governor should maifunction and the propeller exceed 2200
"im, an overspeed governor cuts in at 2288 rpm and dumps
ci from the propeller mechanism.
AA solenoid, actuated by the PROP GOV TEST switch, is
provided for resetting the overspeed governor to
approximately 1900 to 2100 rpm for test purposes.
FUEL TOPPING GOVERNOR
If the propeller should stick or move too slowly during a
transient condition, the propeller governors might not act in
time to prevent an overspeed condition. To provide for this
contingency, the fuel topping govemor limits the fuel flow
‘when the propeller rpm reaches 2332, to reduce Ny rpm.
During operation in the reverse range (reversing propellers
only), the fuel topping governor is reset to provide a speed
sightly below selected propeller speed to prevent governor
imeracton.
NON-REVERSING PROPELLER
‘The standard propeller installation includes constant speed,
full feathering propellers controlled by engine oil through
single-acting, engine-driven propeller governors. Centritugal
counterweights, assisted by a feathering spring, move the
blades toward the low rpm (high pitch) position into the
{feathered position. Oil pressure returns the propeller to the
high rpm (low pitch) mechanical stop position. The
propellers have no intemal, low rpm (high pitch) stops; this
‘lows the propellers to feather after engine shutdown.
AUTOFEATHER SYSTEM
The automatic feathering system provides @ means of
dumping oil from the propeller servo to enable the
feathering spring and counterweights to start the feathering
action of the blades in the event of an engine failure.
‘Atmough the system is armed by a switch on the subpanel,
identified as AUTOFEATHER - ARM - OFF - TEST, the
‘completion of the arming phase occurs when both power
levers are advanced above 90% Nj, at which time both the
L AUTOFEATHER and R AUTOFEATHER lights on the
annunciator panel indicate a fully armed system. The
‘system will remain inoperative as long as either power lever,
is retarded below the 90% Ny position. Should torquemeter
ll pressure on either engine drop below a prescribed
setting, the oil is dumped from the servo, the feathering
‘spring starts the blades toward feather, and the autofeather
system of the other engine is disarmed. Disarming of the
autofeather of the operative engine is indicated when the
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AUTOFEATHER light for that engine extinguishes.
The system is intended for use only during take-off and
landing and should be turned off when establishing cruise
climb,
LOW PITCH STOPS
Low pitch propeller position is determined by the Low Pitch
‘Stop which is a mechanical/hydraulic stop. This mechanism,
allows the blades to rotate beyond the low pitch position into
reverse when selected. Beta and reverse blade angles are
‘provided by adjusting the low pitch stop, controlled by the
Power Levers in the reverse range.
PROPELLER SYNCHROPHASER
The propeller synchrophaser matches the rpm of the right
propeller (slave propeller) 10 that ofthe left propeller (master
Propeller) and maintains the blades of one propeller at a
predetermined relative position with the blades of the other
‘Propeller. Normal governor operation is unchanged and the
‘synchrophaser will continuously monitor propeller rpm and
reset the govemor as required.
‘A magnetic pickup mounted in each propeler overspeed
‘governor transmits electic pulses toa transistorized contol
box inetalled forward of the pedestal. The contol box
converts any pulse rate differences into correction
commands, which are transmitted to a stepping type
actuator motor mounted on the right engine cow! forward
suppor ring. The motor tims the right propeller governor
through @ flexible shaft and timmer assembly to exact
match the left propeller. The trimmer, installed between the
‘governor contol arm and the control cable, screws in or out
to adjust the governor while leaving the contol lever seting
constant. A toggle switch installed adjacent to the
‘synchroscope tums the system ON. With the switch OFF,
the actuator automaticaly runs to the center ofits range of
travel before stopping to assure normal function when used
again. To operate the system, synchronize the propellers in
the nomal manner and tum the synchrophaser ON. The
system is intended for infight operations and is placarded
to be OFF for take-off and landing, With the system ON and
the landing gear extended, the caution flashers and a yellow
light on the annunciator panel, PROP SYNC ON, wil
‘iuminate.
‘The right propeller rpm and phase will be adjusted to
correspond to the let. To change rpm, adjust both propeller
controls at the same time. This will keep the right gover
setting within the limiting range of the let propel. the
synchrophaser is ON but is unable to adjust the right
Propeller to match the lf, the actuator has reached the end
OF its travel. To re-center, tum the switch OFF, synchronize
‘the propellers manually, and turn the switch back ON.
April 1980
Section Vil
‘Systems Description
‘To prevent the right propeller from losing excessive rpm if
the left propeller is feathered while the synchrophaser is
‘ON, the synchrophaser has a limited range of approximately
= 30 rpm from the manual govemor setting.
FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system consists of two separate systems
‘connected by a crossteed system.
Fuel for each engine is supplied from a nacelle tank and
{our interconnected wing tanks for a total of 192 gallons of
usable fuel for each side with all tanks full. The outboard
wing tanks supply the center section wing tank by gravity
flow. The nacelle tank draws its fuel supply from the center
‘section tank. Since the center section tank is lower than the:
cother wing tanks and the nacelle tank, the fuel is transferred
to the nacelle tank by the fuel transfer pump in the low spot
of the center section tank,
Each system has two filer openings, one in the nacelle tank
and one in the leading edge tank. To assure that the system
is property filed, service the nacelle tank first, then the wing
tanks.
‘A crossfeed valve in the left hand fue! system makes it
possible to connect the two systems. With the crossfeed
valve OPEN one system can supply fuel to the other. Each
‘oystem has a submerged boost pump in the nacelle tank
‘and this pump supplies the motive force to transfer fuel as
well as fuel boost to one or both engines. With one engine
inoperative, the crossfeed system allows fuel from the
inoperative side to be supplied to the operating engine.
‘The fuel system is vented through a recessed ram scoop
vent, coupled to a heated extemal vent, located on the
Underside of the wing, adjacent to the nacelle. The extemal
‘vent is heated to prevent icing. One vent acts as a back-up
for the other should one or the other become blocked.
BOOST PUMPS
‘The boost pumps are submerged, rotary, vane-type impeller
‘pumps, electrically driven. One pump is located in each
nacelle tank,
FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
‘Submerged, electrically driven, impeller pumps located at
the low spots in the wing center section tanks provide the
‘motive force for fuel transfer from wing tanks to nacelle
tanks. Fuel transfer is accomplished when the TRANSFER
PUMP switches are tured ON, unless the nacelle tanks are
ful. A TRANSFER TEST switch (placarded L and R) is
provided to verify the operation of each pump when its
nacelle tank is full.
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‘Systems Description
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L668 and after except LJ-670
‘The nacelle tanks will continue to fill until the fuel reaches
the upper transfer limit and a float switch tums the pump of.
‘As the engines burn fuel from the nacelle tanks (60 galon
capacity each tank), fuel from the wing tanks transfers into
the nacelle tanks each time their level drops approximately
ten gallons.
‘When 131 gallons of fuel (each side) are used from the wing
tanks (132 gallons usable each side), a pressure sensing
‘switch reacts to a pressure drop in the fuel transfer line.
‘After 30 seconds, the transfer pump shuts off and te
annunciator panel illuminates, showing a NO FUEL
TRANSFER light. The NO FUEL TRANSFER light also
functions as an operation indicator for the transfer pump.
Extinguishing the NO FUEL TRANSFER light is
‘accomplished by turning the transfer switch OFF.
i the transfer pump fails to operate during fight, gravity feed
will perform the transfer. When the nacelle tank level drops
10 approximately 150 tbs, the gravity fed port in the nacelle
tank opens and gravity flow from the wing tank starts. All
wing fuel except 28 gallons from each wing will transier
during gravity teed,
CROSSFEED
Crossteeding fuel is authorized only in the event of engine
fallure or electric boost pump failure
The crossteed system is controlled by @ three-positon
‘switch placarded OPEN, CLOSED, and AUTO. The vahe
can be manually opened or closed, but under normal fignt
Conditions it is left in the AUTO position. In the AUTO
Position, the fuel pressure switches are connected into the
‘orossteed control circuit. In the event of a boost purp
failure. causing a drop in fuel pressure, these switches
‘open the crossteed valve allowing the remaining boost
pump to supply fuel to both engines,
In the event of a boost pump failure during takeot, the
system will begin to crossfeed automatically allowing the
pilot to complete the takeott without an increase in wo
load at 2 crucial time. After the takeot is completed, o° if
the boost pump fails after takeot, the crossfeed switch
‘may be closed and the fight continued relying on the
lengine-criven high pressure pump. In some instances tre
pilot may elect to continue the fight with the remainirg
boost pump and the crossteed system in operation,
CAUTION
Operation with the FUEL PRESSURE light on
's limited to 10 hours, after which the engine-
driven high pressure pump must be overhauled
fr replaced. When operating with Aviation
Gasoline base fuels, operation on the engine
cfiven high pressure pump alone is permitted
up to 8000 feet for a period not to exceed 10
hours. Operation above 8000 feet requires
boost or crossfeed.
February, 1981
Section vit
‘Systems Description
‘The crossteed system may be used in the case of an
engine failure to allow the operating engine to draw fuel
from the tanks on the opposite side of the airplane i
necessary.
Refer to the EMERGENCY PROCEDURES section,
“CROSSFEED", for detailed steps in carrying out these
procedures.
FIREWALL SHUT-OFF
‘The system incorporates two firewall shutoff valves
controlled by two switches, one on each side of the fuel
system circuit breaker panel on the fuel control panel.
These switches, respectively LEFT and RIGHT are
identified as FUEL FIREWALL VALVE - OPEN- CLOSED. A
fed guard over each switch is an aid in preventing
‘accidental operation. Like the boost pumps, the firewall
shutoff valves receive electrical power from the main buses
‘and also the essential buses which are connected directly to
the battery.
FUEL DRAINS
During each prefiight, the fuel sumps on the tanks, pumps
and fiters should be drained to check for fuel contamination.
‘There are four sump drains and one fitter drain in each wing
and are located as follows:
NUMBER DRAINS: LOCATION
1 Leading Edge On underside of
Tank Sump. ‘outboard wing
just forward
‘of main spar
1 Firewall Fuel Pull ring locat-
Filter Drain ‘ed on firewall
under cowiing
‘cover, right
side of engine
1 Boost Pump Bottom center of
‘Sump nacelle forward
of whee! well
1 Transfer Pump Just outboard
‘Sump Drain of wing root,
forward of flap
1 ‘Wheel Well Inside wheet
Sump well on gravity
feed line
FUEL FILTER
Fuel supply lines forward of the firewall shutoff valves have
the following items in sequence, on line:
Fue! Fitter
Fuel Pressure Switch
Fuel Flow Indicator Transmitter
Fuel Heater
Engine Driven Fuel Pump
Engine Fuel Control Unit
‘The functions of the last three items are described under
POWER PLANT in this section. Functions of the Fuel Fite,
tc. are as their names imply
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Systems Description
‘A valve attached to the base of the Fuel Filter and opened
(or closed with a pull ring on the firewall (right side under
‘cowing) makes it possible to drain fuel from the Fuel Fitter
for pretight check.
FUEL GAGING SYSTEM
‘The airplane is equipped with a capacitance fuel gaging
system. The fuel panel utilizes a fuel quantity indicator for
each side. A toggle switch, located between the two fuel
‘quantity indicators, can be placed in the TOTAL position to
provide an indication of all fuel in the system, or in the
NACELLE position to indicate the quantity of fuel in the
rracelle tanks only. Nacelle position is provided in order to
verify nacelle fuel quantity during operations with NO FUEL
TRANSFER illuminated where it is desirable to monitor
‘gravity feed from wing tanks.
Fuel quantity gages indicate pounds of fuel.
FUEL DRAIN COLLECTOR SYSTEM
Prior to Ld-901:
‘After engine shutdown, the small amount of fuel present in
the fuel nozzle manifolds, drains into a small collector tank.
“The tank is mounted to one of the lower fire shields in the
aft engine compartment. An electric float switch senses the
collector tank fuel level and activates an electric pump
which then transfers the fuel back to the wing tank. When
the collector tank is emptied, the float switch turns off the
pump. The entire operation is automatic and requires. no
input from the crew.
FUEL PURGE SYSTEM
1901 and afer:
Engine compressor discharge air (P3 ait) pressurizes a
‘small (purge) tank. On engine shutdown when fuel manifold
pressure subsides, allowing the engine fuel manifold
Poppett valve to open, the purge tank pressure forces fue!
‘out of the engine fuel manifold lines through the nozzles and
Jmo the combusion chamber. AS the fuel is burned, a
‘momentary surge in (N4) gas generator rpm should be
‘observed. The entire operation is automatic and requires no
input rom the crew.
(On engine start-up fuel manifold pressure closes the fuel
‘manifold poppett-valve allowing P3 air to pressurize the
urge tank
USE OF AVIATION GASOLINE
If aviation gasoline is used as an alternate or emergency
fuel, the hours of operation on gasoline must be calculated
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BEECHCRAFT King Air C90
1Lu-668 and after except LJ-670
to avoid exceeding the maximum of 150 hours of operation
(on gasoline between overhauls. Since the gasoline is being
mixed with regular fuel, record the number of gallons of
gasoline taken aboard for each engine. Determine the
‘average fuel consumption for each hour of operation. fone
ergine has an average fuel consumption of 40 gallons per
hheur, for example, it is allowed 6000 gallons of aviation
gasoline between overhauls (or 12,000 gallons between
overhauls for both engines)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY AND GENERATOR:
‘The airplane electrical system is a 28-VDC (nominal)
system with the negative lead of each power source
‘grounded to the main airplane structure. DC electrical power
is provided by one 34-ampere-hour, air-cooled, 20-cell,
nickel-cadmium battery, and two 250-ampere
Starter/generators connected in parallel. The system is
capable of supplying power to all subsystems that are
necessary for normal operation of the airplane. The battery
is directly connected 10 the battery emergency bus which
‘supplies power for essential loads such as boost pumps,
firewall shutoff valves, and the cabin threshold light circuit,
‘The battery, lett generator, and right generator each provide
ower to the buses.
A battery relay. controlled by the BAT switch. connects the
battery to the battery bus. Isolation diodes permit the battery
relay to be energized by external power or generator power
in the event the battery charge is insufficient to activate the
‘elay. A normal system potential of 28.25 + .25 volts
maintains the battery at full charge. An overvoltage relay
opens the field circuit at 32 to 34 volts to provide
overvottage protection.
During engine stars, the battery is connected directly to
the starter/generator by the starter relay. The
starter/generator drives the compressor section of the
fengine through accessory gearing. The starter/generator
intially draws 700 to 1000 amperes and then drops
rapidly to about 300 amperes as the engine reaches 20%
‘gas generator speed.
Each subpanel feeder supplies two dual buses through 50
ampere circuit breakers and isolation diodes. Thus, both
‘dual subpanel feeder buses can be powered by either
generator. The subpanel feeder also provides power,
through a 50 ampere circuit breaker, to essential
components. The essential components, therefore, are
supplied by two sources, the battery emergency bus and the
subpanel feeder. This provides a secondary source of
power to the essential components in the event of an open
fuse from the essential bus. The essential bus fuses may be
checked before starting the engines by turning on the boost
pumps with the battery switch off and listening for operation
Of the pump. In addition to supplying the subpanel buses,
‘each main bus directly feeds a number of loads such as the
‘April 1980Section Vit
‘Systems Description
‘number 1 and 2 inverters. The division of loads can be seen
fon the schematic diagram. The selector switch and its relay
Circuity activates one or the other inverter and connects it
to the 115-voll, 400 cps, alternating current (AC) loads,
The AC loads are divided into engine instrument and
avionics sections, each supplied through a master fuse. The
26-volt AC engine instruments are supplied through circuit,
breakers located on the right side wall. Inverter warning
Circuitry is included to alert the pilot in case of an inverter
failure or overload shutdown (by circuit breakers or optional
thermal limiters).
VOLT/FREQ METER
The volvtrequency meter indicates the frequency of the
alternating current being supplied to the avionics equipment;
when the button on the lower left comer of the meter is
depressed, it indicates the AC voltage being supplied to the
‘avionics equipment.
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
‘The generators are paralleled by ullizing the voltage
‘developed between the "D" terminal of the generator and
‘ground. This terminal of each generator is connected from
its respective voltage regulator to that of the opposite
generator through the intervening voltage regulators. The
field power of the generator carrying the higher current is
reduced while that of the generator carrying the lower
current is increased until the load on each is equal. When
fone generator is on the line and the other is off the line at
the same voltage, the voltage of the former is depressed
‘and that of the latter is increased through the paralleling
Circuit until both generators are on the line. Should an
‘overvoltage condition occur, the paralleling circuit acts to
lower the trip voltage on the overvoltage generator to take
the overvottage unit off the line, leaving the other generator
to supply the enti load,
CURRENT LIMITERS
Each generator is connected to its respective bus (see
Power Distribution Schematic) through bus relays or diodes.
Both sides of the system are tied together through 325
‘ampere current limiters. The right subpanel feeder bus and
the left subpanel feeder bus are tied together with diodes to
protect the circuits in case either of the curent limiters fal
‘No provisions are made for replacing the limiters in fight,
but the system is designed so that the loads can be
‘supplied from the opposite buses. The condition of the
‘current limiters can be checked by reducing the electrical
load to single generator capacity, tuming off the left
‘generator and depressing the loadmeter test button for the
left engine. if a loadmeter reading is observed, the current
limiter is stil good. If no reading is observed, the limiter is
bad. The check is the same for the right current limiter using
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BEECHCRAFT King Air C90
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the opposite contro! switches.
VOLTLOADMETERS
VollLoadmeters are located to the lett of the pilot's control
wheel. These meters indicate DC generator load in terms of
a fraction of the maximum rated load with 1.0 representing
100% load. A spring-loaded push button below each
loadmeter may be depressed to give the subpanel feeder
voltage
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY CHARGE CURRENT
DETECTOR)
‘A Battery Charge Current Detector circuit iluminates an
annunciator BATTERY CHARGE whenever the battery
charge current is above normal. The system senses all
battery current and provides a visual indication of above
‘normal charge current.
Following a battery engine start, the battery recharge
‘current is very high and causes the illumination of the
BATTERY CHARGE light, thus providing an automatic self
test of the detector and the battery. As the battery
approaches a full charge and the charge current decreases,
the light wil extinguish. This wil occur within a few minutes
ater an engine start, but may require a longer time, if the
battery has a low state of charge, low charge voltage per
cel, oF low battery temperature.
The light may occasionally reappear for short intervals when
heavy loads switch off, or engine speeds are varied near
generator cutin speed.
CAUTION
Continued high overcharge current will
eventually damage the battery and lead to
thermal runaway.
Overheating of the nickel-cadmium battery will cause the
‘battery charge current to increase. Therefore, a yellow
BATTERY CHARGE annunciator light will iluminate. The
BATTERY CHARGE annunciator wil iluminate whenever 2
higher charging rate is initiated and should extinguish within
5 minutes.
‘The operator should check the battery charge current with
tte loadmeter. This is accomplished by tuming OFF one
generator and noting the load on the remaining generator.
‘Tamm OFF the battery and note the loadmeter change. I the
change is greater than .025, the battery should be left OFF
the bus and should be inspected after landing. If the
‘annunciator remains on ater the battery switch is moved to
the OFF position, a malfunction is indicated in either the
battery system or charge current detector, in which case the
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‘Systems Description
airplane should be landed as soon as practicable. The
battery switch should be tumed ON for landing in order 10
avoid electrical transients caused by power fluctuations.
EXTERNAL POWER
‘The external power receptacie, located under the right wing
‘outboard ofthe nacelle, is provided to facitate conanecting
‘an external power unit to the electrical system when the
airplane is parked. A relay in the external power circuit will
‘lose only ithe polaty of the votage being supplied 1 the
extemal power receptacle is correct.
For starting, external power sources capable of 1000
‘amperes for at least 1 second should be used
14773 and after:
‘A high voltage sensor will lock out the external power relay
if external power is above 31 = .5 volts DC.
When the BATT switch is turned ON, the extemal power
relay closes and current flows to all buses. Consequently,
the entire electrical system can be operated, including
starting.
Prior to Lil-773:
‘The battery switch should be on when connecting external
ower in order to absorb voltage transients. Otherwise, the
transients might damage the many solid state components
in the airplane. The battery master switch and the generator
‘switches are located on the pilot's subpane! under a gang
bar for simultaneous cutott
STARTER/GENERATOR
STARTER
‘The airplane is equipped with a dual wound rotor motor. In
fone mode it functions as a starter motor and in the other
‘mode it functions as a generator
During engine starts. the battery bus is connected directly
to the starter generator by the starter relay. The
starter generator drives the compressor section of the
engine through accessory gearing. The starter generator
initially draws 700 to a 1000 amperes and then drops.
rapidly to about 300 amperes as the engine reaches 20%
(gas generator speed,
GENERATOR
When operated as generators, the two startergenerators
Provide a capabily of 250 amperes each, or 450 amperes
with parallel operation at 28.25 volts. The airplane is
equipped with three-position generator-control_ switches
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BEECHCRAFT King Air C90
1LJ-668 and after except LJ-670
(Glacarded OFF-ON-RESET). The generators are started by
moving the switches to ON, then holding to RESET
‘momentarily. The RESET position is spring-loaded and
when released the switch wil return to the ON positon
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
FLIGHT DECK
‘An overhead light control panel, accessible to both pilot and
copilot, incorporates a functional arrangement of all ighting
systems on the flight deck. Each light group has its own
rneostat switch placarded BRT - OFF. The MASTER
PANEL LIGHTS switch controls the overhead light control
panel lights, fuel control panel lights, engine instrument
lights, radio panel lights, subpanel and console lights, pilot
‘and copilot instrument ights, and gyro instrument ights. The
instrument indirect lights in the glareshield and overhead
‘map lights are individually controled by separate rheostat
switches. The push-button OUTSIDE AIR TEMP switch in
the overhead light control panel turns on and off the light in
the outside air temperature gage, located overhead aft of
the fight controt panel
CABIN
‘A threshold light is located forward of the airstair door at
for level. A switch adjacent to the threshold light turns this
light on and off. When the airstair door is closed, all the
lights controlled by the threshold light switch will extinguish.
When the battery switch is on, the individual reading lights
‘ong the top of the cabin may be turned on or off by the:
passengers with a push-button switch adjacent to each light.
‘The baggage-area light is controlled by a two-posiion
‘switch just inside the airstair door aft of the door frame.
L800 and after:
‘A three-position switch on the pilot's subpanel, placarded
CABIN - START BRIGHT - DIM - OFF, controls the
fluorescent cabin lights. The switch to the right of the interior
light switch activates the cabin NO SMOKING/FASTEN
‘SEAT BELT signs and accompanying chimes. This three-
position switch is placarded CABIN - NO SMOKE & FSB -
OFF - FSB,
Prior to L+800:
‘A three-position switch on the pilot's subpanel, placarded
UGHTS - INT DIM - BRI - OFF, controls the cabin lights. The
‘switch to the right of the intetior light switch activates the
cabin NO SMOKINGIFASTEN SEAT BELT signs and
accompanying chimes. This three position switch is
Blacarded CABIN SIGN - BOTH - OFF - FSB.
‘April 1980BEECHCRAFT King Air C90
1LJ-668 and after except LJ-670
EXTERIOR
‘Switches for the landing lights, taxi lights, wing ice lights,
‘navigation lights, rotating beacons, and if installed
recognition, wing-tip, and tail strobe ligh's, are located on
the pilot's subpanel. They are appropriately identified as to
their function.
Tail floodlights, if installed, are incorporated into the
horizontal stabilizers and are intended 10 illuminate bots
sides of the vertical stablizer. A switch for these lights,
identified as LIGHTS - TAIL FLOOD, is located on the let
ssubpanel
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM
‘The environmental system consists of the bleed
pressurization, heating and cooling systems, and ther
associated controls.
PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
‘The pressurization system is designed to provide a normal
working pressure differential of 4.6 = .1 psi, which wil
provide cabin pressure attitudes of approximately 7000 feet
at an airplane altitude of 20,000 feet, and 13,000 feet a!
20,000 feet. The controllor range ie limited to 10,000 feo!
cabin altitude,
Bleed air from the compressor section of each engine is
uilized to pressurize the pressure vessel. A flow contol uni
in the nacelle of each engine controls the pressure of the
bleed air and mixes ambient air with i, in order to provide
an air mixture suitable for the pressurization function. The
mixture fows to the environmental bleed air shutot! vatve
which is controlled by a switch identfied as BLEED AIF
VALVES - LEFT (or) RIGHT - OPEN - CLOSED in the
ENVIRONMENTAL controls group on the copilot's
subpanel. When this switch isin the OPEN postion, the air
mixture flows through the valve and to the air-to-air heat
‘exchanger. Depending upon the position of the bypass
valves, a greater or lesser volume of the ar mixture wil be
routed through or around the heat exchanger. The
temperature of the air flowing through the heat exchanger is
lowered as heat is transfered to cooling fins, which are in
turn cooled by ram airtow through the fins of the heat
exchanger. The air leaving both (left and right) bypass
valves is then ducted into single muffler, located under the
Night floorboard forward of the main spar, which helps
ensure quiel operation of the environmental bleed ait
system. The air midure is then ducted from the muflr ino,
the mixing plenum. Airplanes prior to L829 used a plain
uct in place of the mute.
‘The mixing plenum receives recirculated cabin air from the
vent blower in addition to the air mixture from the bleed air
system. The mixing plenum is also a distribution point. Air
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Section vit
‘Systems Description
{rom the mixing plenum is ducted upward into the crew heat
duct. A valve on the forward side of the crew heat duct
allows air to be tapped off for delivery to the windshield