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Model 250 FADEC HMU Familiarization + Manual Mode Section + Two Stage Fuel Pump Manual Mode Solenoid Za * De-energized open + Flat Plate Metering Valve + Stepper Motor controled in Auto Mode + Throttle Controlled in Manual Mode 4" + Pressurizing Valve + Opens @ 150 psi + Ensures positive fuel rau + Overspeed Solenoid + Hot Start Solenoid Valve + Energized closed by ECU when N2 + Energized Closed to introduce fuel | y ‘Gvaareed Gi + De-energized open to cutfuel @ hot start) + Windmill Bypass Valve activated + Provides mechanical fuel ‘cutoff at PLA <5" Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Fam FADEC HMU Manual Mode rization A simple Hydro-mechanical back-up system allows for manual fuel scheduling should an electronic system malfunction occur. The manual mode control schedules fuel flow in direct relation to power lever angle through engagement of hydraulic control pistons. Automatic Mode Shown Pistons are “Parked” Rolls-Royce auronMaNuaL Changeover SOLENOID VALVE SCREEN Wonauty o ENERGIZED FAL FIXED — ORIFICE LoaD FisToN Poe MANUAL PistON ORIFICES UPSTREAM oFirice Pos, ae TEL Powen Loaoine PISTON a 7 MANUAL Piston INCREASE Were Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Familiarization FADEC HMU Manual Mode When Manual Mode is selected, the auto/manual solenoid de-energizes open. This ports fuel pressure into the manual mode pistons which come together to take control of the metering valve. Positioning of the controlling piston is accomplished by regulating a avromanuar variable orifice via a segment sso hie gear on the power lever shaft. sone yy, Piston engagement speed is Fal seo regulated by orifices to allow oa ero = La the follower piston to engage Be “ORCS 3 before the loading piston. pofentioteiea — — rene Manual Mode Shown Pistons are “Engaged” ‘erow a, MANUAL n 2 ison INCREASE Weis Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Familiarization B407 Console Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Familiarization FADEC Incident Recording The B407 FADEC has the capability of monitoring multiple parameters during operation that will be recorded in the ECU should an abnormal occurrence be experienced. When the ECU senses an out of range operation, it starts recording 60 seconds of data, 12 sec. prior to the event and 48 sec. after. This is intended as a tool ‘Stepper Motor Hard Fault for incident investigation. 140 ooo The data is overwritten 129 —& roo if the engine is operated 400 “AS 800 after a recorded event. eo Ue 500 eS 400 ota ~ oR ES wn a ° 447-1013 15 19 22 25 28 34 94 37 40 43 45 49 52 65 [:] Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Familiarization Useful FADEC Operation & Maintenance Documents @CcSL 5064 / 6063 » Guidance on the review of information stored in the ECU. CSL 5070 / 6069 > Guidance on the proper care and maintenance of the FADEC system components, CSL 5076 / 6076 » Guidance on the use of the MT35 Maintenance Terminal. CSL 5108 / 6108 » Guidance on Troubleshooting Engine Starting Difficulties. » Hot/High Alternate Start Procedure. @CSL 5115 / 6116 > Guidance on the use of Stabilant 22 contact enhancer. @csL 6125 » Reversionary governor ECU Nuisance Faults Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips Common FADEC Issues e Moisture in the Electrical Connectors » Cause of multiple and often unrelated FADEC Faults. » Blow out connectors if engine or transmission deck areas have been washed. « Damaged Harness or Connectors >» Bent Pins from miss-handling. » Harness breakdown from solvents or chafing. « Degrade & Restart Faults when A/C is powered-up » Battery power shut off before engine N1 completely stopped. » Manual Mode pistons not parked, perform piston parking procedure. e Ignition Circuit Bit Faults » Aircraft Starter Relay (1K1 on B407), check contacts, replace relay (New ECUSoftware will reduce occurrence). « False NpQ Excedance Faults » Revised NpQ limits that have not been reprogrammed in ECU software. « PLAor MV POT Faults » Range Faults either from faulty Harness or Potentiometer. Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips FADEC Harness Contact Enhancer « CSL 5115/6116; releases Stabilant 22 contact enhancer for use on FADEC harness connector pins. Refer to CSL for proper application. « When installing connectors, always ensure they are clean and properly tightened. Always cover/protect connectors when not connected. » Just two clicks loose can allow moisture to leak into connector. « Refer to CSL 5070/6089 for maintenance guidance on FADEC system components. Connector not tight If red line is exposed ~" Insure Clamp does not cover Rolls-Royce vent hole on TQ transducer Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips HMU & Gearbox Vibration test: » Use vibration equipment capable of gathering a frequency scan. » Install accelerometer on HMU lower fire blanket screw pointing down. > Install accelerometer on G/B stud just below HMU pad pointing outward. >» Operate engine at 100% NP flat pitch and record vibration signature. Vertical accelerometer on HMU fire blanket screw Horizontal accelerometer on G/B splitline stud Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips Unison Exciter Released to C40/C47 Engines @ Commonality with other Model 250 engine models. © Improved durability over Lucas exciter. ® Improved availability. @® CEB-74-5002/6002 ® Requires adapter cable P/N 23080439 Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips FADEC PMA Leaks e Often repeated PMA lip seals can actually be coming from the un-used tach drive seal on the front of the gearbox. PLA Driveshaft Unused Tack Pad Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips Starting Difficulties (Late Light-off, Aborted or Hot Starts) Probable causes: e Weak Battery » Can cause slow acceleration and possible hot start abort. » Severe case, ECU can drop off line during the start if voltage drops. below 11vde which shifts HMU into manual mode... Hot Start! e High Residual MGT prior to start attempt (above 150 °C) ¢ High Ambient Temperature @ High Altitude » Refer to Alternate Start Procedure. e Poor Fuel Nozzle Condition e Improper Fuel Nozzle Shimming ¢ Combustion Liner Fuel Nozzle Ferrule wear Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips Starting Difficulties Delayed Light-off or No Light-off “Incorrect Fuel Nozzle Shimming;- Check nozzle shimming per OMN instructions. Low Smoke Liners require more shims due to added length. UO Typical shim stack » Standard C30 liner = 4 shims » Low Smoke Liner = 5% shims UIt is preferred to have the nozzle shimmed to the aft position (high end of limit). This provides for better spray cone relationship to igniter. Rolls-Royce SZ an Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips Starting Difficulties Delayed Light-off or No Light-off e Worn Fuel Nozzle Ferrule Ridges on Series IV Combustion Liner;- Inspect for heavy wear by feeling with finger for Combustion linen flat area in ridges through Fuel Nozzle Ferrule Fuel Nozzle mounting hole. orn Excessively Ware area will be at 12:00 ‘ location. | Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property Model 250 FADEC System Maintenance Tips Starting Difficulties Delayed Light-off or No Light-off Dirty Fuel Nozzle Tip or Faulty Fuel Nozzle Spray Pattern 1] Hard carbon build-up on nozzle spray tip can distort spray pattern. O Soft carbon build-up on shroud may block air holes. 1] Clean the tip by soaking in solvent and observe spray pattern by motoring engine with nozzle spraying into glass container. » NOTE: only acceptable for start flow pattern check, this will not show faulty secondary flow pattern. A proper flow check should be performed at regular intervals. i Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Proprietary Property

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