Chapter 96 - Electrical System: BHT-206L3-MM-10

BHT-206L3-MM-10
CHAPTER 96 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

Number Title Number Number
96-1 Electrical Systems.......................................................................... 96-00-00 7

96-2 Electrical Power ............................................................................. 96-00-00 7
96-3 Loading ..................................................................................... 96-00-00 7
96-4 External Electrical Power.......................................................... 96-00-00 7
96-5 Wiring........................................................................................ 96-00-00 7
96-6 Miscellaneous Electrical Components ........................................... 96-00-00 9
96-7 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 9
96-8 Inspection ................................................................................. 96-00-00 9
96-9 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 9
96-10 Electrical Control Panels................................................................ 96-00-00 9
96-11 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 10
96-12 Inspection ................................................................................. 96-00-00 10
96-13 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 10
96-14 Circuit Breakers ............................................................................. 96-00-00 10
96-15 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 10
96-16 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 10
96-17 DC Power System.......................................................................... 96-00-00 10
96-18 Battery System............................................................................... 96-00-00 10
96-19 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 10
96-20 Maintenance ............................................................................. 96-00-00 10
96-21 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 12
96-22 Battery Relay ................................................................................. 96-00-00 12
96-23 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 12
96-24 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 12
96-25 External Power System.................................................................. 96-00-00 12
96-26 External Power Receptacle............................................................ 96-00-00 13
96-27 External Power Receptacle — Removal................................... 96-00-00 13
96-28 External Power Receptacle — Installation................................ 96-00-00 13
96-29 External Power Relay .................................................................... 96-00-00 13
96-30 External Power Relay — Removal ........................................... 96-00-00 13
96-31 External Power Relay — Installation ........................................ 96-00-00 13
96-32 Generator System.......................................................................... 96-00-00 13
96-33 Starter Generator...................................................................... 96-00-00 13
96-34 Starter Generator — Removal .......................................... 96-00-00 13
96-34A Starter Generator — Cleaning .......................................... 96-00-00 14
96-34B Starter Generator — Inspection ........................................ 96-00-00 14
96-34C Starter Generator — Repair.............................................. 96-00-00 15
96-35 Starter Generator Circuit — Operation ..................................... 96-00-00 15
96-36 Electrical System — Battery or External Power Source ........... 96-00-00 15
96-37 Electrical System — Battery Bus or External Power Source .... 96-00-00 15
96-38 Engine Start Circuitry................................................................ 96-00-00 16D
96-39 Generator Operation Using Electronic Generator Control Unit. 96-00-00 16D
96-40 Generator — Troubleshooting .................................................. 96-00-00 16D
96-41 Generator Control Unit................................................................... 96-00-00 16D
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96-42 Generatro Control Unit — Removal.......................................... 96-00-00 16E

96-43 Inspection and Repair............................................................... 96-00-00 20
96-44 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 20
96-45 Adjusting ................................................................................... 96-00-00 20
96-46 Line Control Relay ......................................................................... 96-00-00 20
96-47 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 20
96-48 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 20
96-49 Generator Reset Switch................................................................. 96-00-00 20
96-50 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 20
96-51 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 20
96-52 Generator Shunt ............................................................................ 96-00-00 21
96-53 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 21
96-54 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 21
96-55 Starter-Igniter System .................................................................... 96-00-00 21
96-56 Starter ............................................................................................ 96-00-00 21
96-57 Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 96-00-00 21
96-58 Starter Relay .................................................................................. 96-00-00 21
96-59 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 21
96-60 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 21
96-61 Field-Igniter Relay.......................................................................... 96-00-00 21
96-62 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 23
96-63 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 23
96-64 Igniter ............................................................................................. 96-00-00 23
96-66 Starter Switch................................................................................. 96-00-00 23
96-67 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 23
96-68 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 23
96-69 Operational Check .................................................................... 96-00-00 23
96-70 DC Indicator Systems .................................................................... 96-00-00 25
96-71 Temperature Bulbs ........................................................................ 96-00-00 25
96-73 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 25
96-74 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 25
96-75 Tachometer Generators................................................................. 96-00-00 25
96-77 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 25
96-78 Tachometer Generators — Installation..................................... 96-00-00 26
96-79 Fuel Quantity System..................................................................... 96-00-00 26
96-80 Calibration Procedures — Helicopter S/N 51001 Through
51243 (Fuel Quantity Assembly 206-064-638-101 and -103)... 96-00-00 26
96-81 Calibration Procedures — Helicopter S/N 51244 and
Subsequent (Fuel Quantity Assembly 206-064-655-101)......... 96-00-00 27
96-82 Verification Procedure — Helicopter S/N 51001 Through
51243 (Fuel Quantity Assembly 206-064- 638-101
and -103) .................................................................................. 96-00-00 27
96-83 Verification Procedure — Helicopter S/N 51244 and
Subsequent (Fuel Quantity Assembly 206-064-655-101)......... 96-00-00 28
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96-84 Caution and Warning System ........................................................ 96-00-00 28

96-85 Caution Light Panel........................................................................ 96-00-00 28
96-86 Caution Light Panel — Removal............................................... 96-00-00 28
96-87 Caution Light Panel — Installation............................................ 96-00-00 28
96-88 Operational Test ....................................................................... 96-00-00 29
96-89 Engine Out Warning System.......................................................... 96-00-00 29
96-90 RPM Warning Horn Muting System ............................................... 96-00-00 29
96-91 Removal — RPM Warning Horn Mute Switch .......................... 96-00-00 29
96-92 Installation — RPM Warning Horn Mute Switch ....................... 96-00-00 30
96-93 Removal — RPM Warning Horn Mute Relay............................ 96-00-00 30
96-94 Installation — RPM Warning Horn Mute Relay......................... 96-00-00 30
96-95 Troubleshooting — RPM Warning Horn Muting System .......... 96-00-00 30
96-96 Removal — Engine RPM Sensor ............................................. 96-00-00 30
96-97 Installation — Engine RPM Sensor .......................................... 96-00-00 30
96-98 Operational Test — Engine Out Warning System .................... 96-00-00 30
96-99 Low Rotor RPM Caution System ................................................... 96-00-00 31
96-100 Removal — Rotor RPM Sensor................................................ 96-00-00 31
96-101 Installation —Rotor RPM Sensor.............................................. 96-00-00 31
96-102 Operational Test — Low Rotor RPM Caution System.............. 96-00-00 31
96-103 Transmission Oil Pressure Caution System .................................. 96-00-00 32
96-104 Operational Test ....................................................................... 96-00-00 32
96-105 Transmission Oil Pressure Switch ................................................. 96-00-00 32
96-106 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 32
96-107 Transmission Oil Pressure Switch — Installation ..................... 96-00-00 33
96-108 Transmission Oil Temperature Caution System ............................ 96-00-00 33
96-109 Transmission Oil Temperature Switch ........................................... 96-00-00 33
96-110 Transmission Oil Temperature Switch — Removal .................. 96-00-00 33
96-111 Transmission Oil Temperature Switch — Installation ............... 96-00-00 33
96-112 Transmission Oil Temperature Switch — Operational Test...... 96-00-00 33
96-113 Battery Hot Warning System.......................................................... 96-00-00 33
96-114 Battery Hot Warning System — Operational Test .................... 96-00-00 33
96-114A Battery Temperature Indicating System — Operational Test ... 96-00-00 33
96-115 Battery Relay Caution System ....................................................... 96-00-00 34
96-116 Battery Relay Caution System — Operational Test....................... 96-00-00 34
96-117 Engine Chip Detector Caution System .......................................... 96-00-00 34
96-118 Engine Chip Detector Caution System — Operational Test ..... 96-00-00 34
96-119 Transmission Chip Detector Caution System ................................ 96-00-00 35
96-120 Transmission Chip Detector Caution System —
Operational Test ....................................................................... 96-00-00 35
96-121 Tail Rotor Gearbox Chip Detector Caution System ....................... 96-00-00 36
96-122 Tail Rotor Gearbox Chip Detector Caution System —
Operational Test ....................................................................... 96-00-00 36
96-123 Fuel Filter Caution System............................................................. 96-00-00 36
96-124 Fuel Filter Caution System — Operational Test ....................... 96-00-00 36
96-125 Fuel Pump Caution System ........................................................... 96-00-00 36
96-126 Fuel Pump Caution System — Operational Test...................... 96-00-00 36
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96-127 Fuel Flow Switch............................................................................ 96-00-00 36

96-128 Fuel Low Caution System .............................................................. 96-00-00 36
96-128A Fuel Low Caution System — Operational Test......................... 96-00-00 36
96-129 Generator Failure Caution System ................................................ 96-00-00 36A
96-130 Lighting Systems............................................................................ 96-00-00 36A
96-131 Interior Lighting System ................................................................. 96-00-00 36A
96-132 Cockpit Light .................................................................................. 96-00-00 36A
96-133 Cockpit Light and Base — Removal ......................................... 96-00-00 36A
96-134 Cockpit Light and Base — Installation ..................................... 96-00-00 36A
96-135 Instrument and Control Panel Lighting........................................... 96-00-00 37
96-137 Theory of Operation.................................................................. 96-00-00 37
96-138 Troubleshooting 5-volt System
(Prior to Helicopter S/N 51390)................................................. 96-00-00 37
96-139 Cabin Lighting ................................................................................ 96-00-00 38
96-140 Exterior Lighting System ................................................................ 96-00-00 38
96-141 Position Lights................................................................................ 96-00-00 38
96-142 Removal — Position Light ........................................................ 96-00-00 38
96-143 Installation — Position Light ..................................................... 96-00-00 38
96-144 Removal — Taillight.................................................................. 96-00-00 38
96-145 Installation — Taillight............................................................... 96-00-00 38
96-146 Operational Check — Position Lights ....................................... 96-00-00 38
96-147 Anticollision Light ........................................................................... 96-00-00 38
96-149 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 39
96-150 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 39
96-151 Removal — HS Strobe Power Supply ...................................... 96-00-00 39
96-152 Installation — HS Strobe Power Supply ................................... 96-00-00 39
96-153 Landing Lights................................................................................ 96-00-00 39
96-154 Replacement — Landing Lights................................................ 96-00-00 39
96-155 Removal —Landing Light Relays ............................................. 96-00-00 39
96-156 Installation — Landing Light Relays ......................................... 96-00-00 40
96-157 Operational Check — Landing Lights ....................................... 96-00-00 40
96-158 Removal — Landing Light Switch............................................. 96-00-00 40
96-159 Installation — Landing Light Switch.......................................... 96-00-00 40
96-160 Engine Control and Accessories Systems ..................................... 96-00-00 40
96-161 Fuel Boost Pumps.......................................................................... 96-00-00 40
96-162 Operational Check — Fuel Boost Pumps ................................. 96-00-00 40
96-163 Fuel Valve ...................................................................................... 96-00-00 41
96-165 Fuel Drain Valve ............................................................................ 96-00-00 41
96-167 Fuel Drain Switch........................................................................... 96-00-00 41
96-168 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 41
96-169 Installation — Fuel Drain Switch............................................... 96-00-00 42
96-170 Fuel Valve Switch .......................................................................... 96-00-00 42
96-171 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 42
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96-172 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 42

96-173 Engine Anti-ice System.................................................................. 96-00-00 42
96-174 Operational Check — Engine Anti-ice System ......................... 96-00-00 42
96-175 Removal — Engine Anti-ice Switch .......................................... 96-00-00 42
96-176 Installation — Engine Anti-ice Switch ....................................... 96-00-00 42
96-177 Governor Actuator.......................................................................... 96-00-00 42
96-179 Governor RPM Control Switch....................................................... 96-00-00 43
96-180 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 43
96-181 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 43
96-182 Flight Control Electrical System ..................................................... 96-00-00 43
96-183 Hydraulic System Switch ............................................................... 96-00-00 43
96-184 Hydraulic Bypass Solenoid ............................................................ 96-00-00 43
96-185 Removal.................................................................................... 96-00-00 43
96-186 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 43
96-187 Operational Check — Flight Control Electrical System.................. 96-00-00 43
96-188 Miscellaneous Electrical System.................................................... 96-00-00 44
96-189 Defogging Blowers......................................................................... 96-00-00 44
FIGURES
Figure Page
Number Title Number
96-1 Equipment Location ............................................................................................ 8

96-2 Overhead Console Panel.................................................................................... 11
96-3 Starter Generator Brush Wear — Inspection ...................................................... 16
96-4 Generator Control Unit Circuit (Simplified).......................................................... 17
96-5 Generator System Troubleshooting Flow Charts................................................ 18
96-6 Starter Troubleshooting Flow Chart .................................................................... 22
96-7 Igniter Troubleshooting Flow Chart..................................................................... 24
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
96-1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 96-4. EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER.
Controls for the 28 volt direct current

electrical system are located on the overhead
console and instrument panel. P ower for this
system is supplied by a nickel-cadmium
battery and a combination starter-generator. MAXIMUM CUR R ENT OF AN
C o n t r o l r e l a ys, p o w e r r e l a ys, v o l t a g e EXTER NAL P OWER SOURCE
regulators, and circuit breakers control and SHOULD NOT EXCEED 1 000
regulate the voltage transfer. Malfunction AMPERES.
monitoring circuits are located in individual
compartments. For equipment location, see
External power may be supplied to helicopter
figure 96-1. R efer to Volume 12 for equipment
by means of a receptacle located on lower
l i s t i n g s a n d i n d i v i d u a l s ys t e m s w i r i n g
front section of fuselage.
diagrams.
96-2. ELECTRICAL POWER. 96-5. WIRING.
All wires are marked with identification letters

96-3. LOADING. and numbers:
T h e f o l l o w i n g are c o n t i n u o u s l o ading Example: E17820N

requirements which must be supplied by the
generator or battery (at 28 Vdc): E Circuit Identification
1. Basic helicopter equipment 41.7 3
17 Wire Number
amperes
B Wire Segment Letter
2. Auxiliary kits 5 1.37 amperes
3. Optional avionics 8.70 amperes 20 Wire Size
Total 101.80 amperes N Ground
Short time loads include: Circuit Identification Letters:
Battery charge 57.8 amperes (maximum A Armament Circuits

load)
C Control Surface Circuits
S t a r t l o a d 66 3.56 a m p e r e s m a x i m u m
(including basic, auxiliary, and optional D Instrument Circuits (other than
equipment plus battery charging load) Flight or Engine)
E EngineInstrument Circuits
F Flight Instrument Circuits
H Heating, Ventilating and Anti

icing
J Ignition Circuit
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K Engine Control Circuit contacts, broken wires, faulty contacts, insert

cracks, and faulty insulation.
L Lighting Circuit
5. Inspect leads and wiring for loose
M Miscellaneous Electrical terminals, chafing, corrosion or deteriorated
conditions, faulty or damaged insulation,
N Ground excessive mechanical stress, broken strands,
damaged shielding, shorts, routing and
p De Power mounting conditions.
Q Fuel and Oil Circuit 6. Inspect shunts for corrosion, security,

deep scratches, physical damage, and
w Warning and Emergency discoloration (indicating excessive
Circuit overloading).
7. Inspect shock mounts for retention,

security, cracks, distortion, corrosion, and
96-6. MIS CELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL
bonding.
COMPONE NTS.
8. Inspect relays and solenoids for loose
Included in this category are bus bars, relays,
connections, damaged or broken contact pins
solenoids, rheostats, switches, circuit
or terminals, damage to case or insulation
breakers, plugs, leads, connectors, wiring,
between contact pins, and evidence of
r e c e p t a c les , s h u n t s , s h o ck mou n t s ,
corrosion, pits, or discoloration (indicating
capacitors, diodes, transistors, resistors, and
arcing due to loose connections, internal
panel lights.
shorting, or excessive overload.)
96-7. REMOVAL. 9. Vi s u a l l y che ck d i o d e s f o r l o o s e

c o n n e c t i o n s a n d b r ok e n l e a d s . Ve rif y
1. Before attempting to remove or adjust any susp e c t e d faul t y d i o d e f r o n t t o b a ck
electrical component, disconnect battery. conductivity ratio with standard ohmmeter.
2. Remove attaching hardware. 1 O. Visually inspect panel lights for corrosion

and burned elements.
3. Identify wires.
96-9. INSTAL LATION.
4. Remove component.
1. Install component and secure with
96-8. INSPECTION. attaching hardware or clamps.
1. Inspect rheostats for security, corrosion, 2. At t a c h i d e n t if i e d t e r m i n a l s a n d/or

burned element, damaged wiper, cracks, and connectors.
correct resistance.
9 6 -10. E L E C TR I CAL C O N TROL
2. Inspect switches for weak detents, PANELS.
security, corrosion, and continuity in ON and
OFF position. Controls and control panels are mounted in
the overhead console and instrument panel.
3. Inspect circuit breakers for security,
corrosion, and actuation for circuit power on
and power off and reset retentions.
4. Inspect plugs, connectors and receptacles

for security, contact corrosion, damaged
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96-11. REMOVAL. 2. Verify all electrical power is OFF.
3. D i s e n g a g e f a s t e n e r s a n d open
NOTE appropriate panel assembly.
Removal procedure for all panels is
relatively the same. A single removal 4. Disconnect wiring to appropriate breaker
procedure may be used for any and cover wire ends.
panel.
5. Remove mounting nut and separate
1. Disconnect battery. breaker from panel assembly.
2. Verify all electrical power is OFF. 96-16. INSTALLATION.
3. Disengage fasteners holding panel 1. Position breaker in panel assembly and

mounting. Carefully separate panel from install mounting nut.
mount and disconnect electrical connector.
2. Remove cover from wire ends and
connect to breaker.
96-12. INSPECTION.
3. Close panel assembly and engage
1. Visually inspect for scratched, chipped, or fasteners.
broken edge lit panels.
2. Visually inspect for loose wiring 96-17. DC POWER SYSTEM.

connections, damaged or faulty switches,
damaged connectors, and broken or missing The de power systems include the battery,
mounting fasteners. external power, starter/generator, and starter
igniter systems. Refer to Volume 12 for
individual system wiring diagrams.
96-13. INSTALLATION.
1. Connect electrical connector. 96-18. BATTERY SYSTEM.
2. Position panel in mount. The battery system includes the battery,

battery relay, battery switch, and related
wiring.
3. Engage fasteners.
96-19. REMOVAL.
96-14. CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
1. Unlatch and raise nose access door.
The circuit breakers are mounted on the
overhead console. Circuits can be separated
2. Loosen clamps and remove vent tubes
and closed by operating these tripfree, push
from battery.
pull circuit breakers (figure 96-2).
3. Remove connectors from battery terminal
NOTE and wrap ends with tape.
Se e m i s c e l l a n e o u s e l e c t r i c a l 4. Remove battery holddown bolts and

c o m p o n e n t s for a d d i t i o n a l remove battery.
maintenance information.
96-20. MAINTENANCE.
96-15. REMOVAL.
1. Clean battery and battery compartment as
1. Disconnect battery. follows:
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battery current to the main bus bar. It is actuated by a

battery switch, located in the overhead console, which
CAUTION
opens and closes the circuit to relay energizing coil.
DO NOT USE WIRE BRUSH. VERIFY 96-23. REMOVAL

VENT BEFORE PLUGS ARE CLOSED
BEFORE CLEANING AND BATTE RY 1. Disconnect the battery.
E X T E R I O R I S C O M P L E T E LY D R Y
BEFORE RETURNING TO USE.
2. Retract protective nipples to expose relay
terminals.
DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT THAT HAS
BEEN USED ON LEAD ACID BATTERIES.
3. Disconnect wires from relay and tape ends using
a. Clean battery with a dry, stiff fiber brush, or electrical tape.
wash with water.
4. Remove attachment screws and lift relay free.
b. Ensure battery compartment is clean and free
of alkaline deposits. If corrosion is present, remove
with 10 percent dilute boric acid solution. Retouch 96-24. INSTALLATION
varnish surfaces, if necessary, with alkali-resistant
varnish (C-237). 1. Position relay and install attaching screws.
2. Ensure battery is charged. A fully charged battery 2. Remove protective tape and connect wire to
can be determined by moving the battery switch from relay.
BATT to OFF and observing effect on generator
loadmeter. If change in indications is less than 5
amperes, (2.5% on load meter) the battery is fully 3. Position protective nipples to cover relay
charged. No other maintenance, servicing, or terminals.
inspection of the battery is authorized.
4. Connect battery.
NOTE
96-25. EXTERNAL POWER SYSTEM
Nickel-cadmium batteries shall not be
serviced while installed in helicopter. The
battery shall be removed and serviced by
authorized battery shop personnel only. CAUTION
96-21. INSTALLATION
MAXIMUM CURRENT LIMIT OF
1. Position battery in helicopter and secure in place EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE SHOULD
with two holddown bolts. NOT EXCEED 500 AMPERES.
2. Connect connectors to battery. The external power system consists of external power
receptacle, external power relay, and related wiring.
3. Install vent tube and tighten the clamps.
4. Secure nose access door.
96-22. BATTERY RELAY
The battery relay, located in the nose section, forward

of battery, is an electrically operated switch controlling
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96-26. EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE 4. Disconnect the wires from the relay and tape the
ends.
The external power receptacle located in front center
at the nose section is a polarized receptacle used as a 5. Remove the attachment screws and lift the relay
contact point for the external power plug in. free.
96-27. EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE —

96-31. EXTERNAL POWER RELAY —
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
1. Position the BAT switch to OFF.

1. Position the relay and install the mounting
screws.
2. Remove the attachment screws and extract the
receptacle enough to gain access to the power cables.
2. Remove the tape and connect the relay wires.
3. Disconnect the power cables. Wrap the terminals

with electrical tape and tag the wires for identification 3. Position the protective nipple to cover the relay
on installation. terminals.
96-28. EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE — 4. Install the landing light compartment access
INSTALLATION panel.
1. Remove the tape from the wire ends and connect 96-32. GENERATOR SYSTEM
the cables to the receptacle.
The generator system includes the generator portion

2. Position the receptacle in the helicopter and of the starter generator, generator control unit, line
install the attachment screws. control relay, generator reset switch, and generator
shunt.
96-29. EXTERNAL POWER RELAY
The generator supplies power at a regulated voltage
The external power relay, located in the nose below for all DC electrical components on the helicopter. The
the battery in the landing light compartment, is an generator switches onto the main bus when the
electrically operated switch between the external generated voltage exceeds the voltage on the bus by
power receptacle and the main bus bar. It is controlled 0.30 to 0.42 volts. The line control relay connects
through the small positive pin from the external power generator power to the bus. The generator control unit
source, which energizes the circuit to the activating operates the line control relay, regulates generator
coil of the relay. voltage, and provides protection against over-voltage
and reverse current.
96-30. EXTERNAL POWER RELAY — REMOVAL
96-33. STARTER GENERATOR
1. Place the BAT switch to OFF. Remove the
external power. The starter generator is located on the underside of
the engine to the right of the helicopter centerline.
2. Remove the landing light compartment access
panel. 96-34. Starter Generator — Removal
3. Retract the protective nipples to expose the relay For the removal procedure of the starter generator,
terminals. refer to Chapter 71.
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96-34A. Starter Generator — Cleaning

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MATERIALS REQUIRED Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE C-405 Lockwire
C-304 Drycleaning Solvent

1. Examine the terminal block to make sure it is not
C-516 Clean Cloth warped or cracked and that the terminals are not
damaged.
2. Examine the fan cover to make sure it is not

dented.
CAUTION
3. Examine the starter QAD mounts for mechanical
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO damage, corrosion damage, and cracks.
CLEAN THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE
STARTER GENERATOR. 4. Examine the V-band clamp for cracks, wear,
mechanical damage, and corrosion damage.
1. Clean the external surfaces of the starter
generator with a clean cloth (C-516) moistened with
drycleaning solvent (C-304). Dry with a clean, dry
cloth. CAUTION
2. Clean the driveshaft splines with a soft brush

moistened with drycleaning solvent (C-304). Dry with a U S E D R Y F I LT E R E D A I R ( L O W
clean cloth (C-516). PRESSURE) TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR
OF THE STARTER GENERATOR.
96-34B. Starter Generator — Inspection
5. Remove the brush end cover (BHT-407-CR&O-V,
Chapter 96) and do an inspection for oil, dirt, and other
foreign material. Air vacuum to remove any foreign
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED material.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE 6. Turn the spined shaft in the direction of normal

operation. Make sure that the fan does not rub,
6813A64 Ruler bearings are not worn, and splines are not worn.
NOTE: 7. Examine the commutator for a smooth surface

and bright condition.
6 inches x 1/4 inch with 1/16-inch divisions from
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
(www.mcmaster.com). 8. Examine the brush wires for condition and
security. The wires should be bright and flexible. Make
sure that they do not rub or catch on the brush holder.
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Letter (IL) GEN-04-98 for applicable

shipping information and to obtain a Return
CAUTION Material Authorization (RMA) number.
1. Return the starter generator (2, Figure 96-3) to

B E V E RY C A R E F U L W H E N TA K I N G the manufacturer, one of its authorized service
BRUSH MEASUREMENTS TO ENSURE centers, or BHT for evaluation and possible repair.
THAT THE BRUSH WIRES ARE NOT
DISTURBED.
96-35. STARTER GENERATOR CIRCUIT —
9. Measure the brush wear with the ruler (1, OPERATION
Figure 96-3) as follows:
A generator control unit (voltage regulator) is the heart
a. Place the ruler (1) directly on top of the of the electrical system. The generator control unit
highest point of the brush carbon. Make sure that the contains electronic voltage regulator circuits to control
ruler is not positioned on the brush spring or on the the voltage output of the DC generator and circuits to
support. energize and de-energize the line control relay when
correct conditions exist.
b. Take measurements at two places, as shown
in Figure 96-3. The DC bus voltage is well regulated over a large
dynamic range because of the electronic voltage
c. Check the measurements with the brush wear regulator function. This system can handle electrical
indication graph. load transients quickly with little voltage swing on the
28 VDC bus.
d. Make sure the brushes have more than 1/4 life
remaining (Figure 96-3). 96-36. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — BATTERY OR
EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
e. Make sure that each brush touches 100% of
the commutator surface in the direction of rotation and Circuits are single wire with the low side grounded to
75% axially is mandatory. the fuselage. The DC bus distributes DC voltage to the
overhead console circuit breakers, and from there to
10. If replacement of the brushes is required or the electrical components that use DC power. The DC
damage to the starter generator is found, send the part bus can be powered from the battery, an APU, or
for repair (paragraph 96-34C). onboard DC generator. Refer to Chapter 98 for
schematics of the electrical system.
CAUTION 96-37. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — BATTERY BUS

OR EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
MAKE SURE THE BRUSH LEADS ARE Refer to Chapter 98 for a schematic of wiring required
SECURED AND THEY DO NOT RUB OR to energize the DC bus (sometimes referred to as the
HANG ON THE BRUSH HOLDER. battery bus) from either battery or external DC power.
The bus is connected directly to the battery or external
11. Install the brush band cover. Safety the screws power source by either the battery relay or the external
with lockwire (C-405). power relay. Both relays are located in the nose
section.
96-34C. Starter Generator — Repair
The battery relay is controlled by the battery switch.
When switched to ON, the battery switch provides a
NOTE
ground patch for the battery relay coil, which causes
If you return the part to Bell Helicopter contacts A1 and A2 to close. The battery relay then
Textron (BHT), refer to General Information ties the battery to the bus at 24 volts.
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150
140
130
5
120
110
4
100
90
80
3
70
30
1
20
1 1
10
16
BRUSH MEASURING SCALE
NEW BRUSH 1/2 LIFE REMAINING 1/4 LIFE REMAINING
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Figure 96-3. Starter Generator Brush Wear — Inspection (Sheet 1 of 4)
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150
140
130
5
120
110
4
100
1 1
90
80
3
70
60
50
2
40
BRUSH IS RECESSED 4/16 IN. (6 mm)

BELOW ZERO REFERENCE POINT
ZERO REFERENCE
(TOP OF BRUSH BOX)
16
TOP OF BRUSH 2 3
(IN BRUSH BOX)
FAN
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NO BRUSH WEAR
100%
75%
50%
25%
BRUSH FULLY WORN

9 0 1
16 IN. (14 mm) 16 IN. (1 mm)
BRUSH RECESSED BELOW TOP BRUSH PROTRUDES ABOVE

OF THE BRUSH BOX THE TOP OF THE BRUSH BOX
BRUSH WEAR INDICATION GRAPH USING BRUSH

MEASURING DEVICE (ENGLISH)
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ZERO REFERENCE
(TOP OF BRUSH BOX)
TOP OF BRUSH 2 3
(IN BRUSH BOX)
BRUSH FULLY WORN
TOP OF BRUSH
ZERO REFERENCE
(TOP OF BRUSH BOX)
NO BRUSH WEAR
1. Ruler (6813A64)
2. Starter generator
NOTES
1 Ruler dimensions are 6 X 1/4 inches (152 X 6 mm) and have 1/16 inch (1 mm) divisions and metric scale.
2 Brush wear measurements must be taken with the ruler placed directly on top of, or the highest point of the
brush carbon. The ruler should not be placed on top of spring or the brush spring support.
3 Measurements shall be taken in two places as shown for each set of brushes.
4. Starter generator brushes should be replaced when the brush wear indicates near or at 1/4 life remaining.
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External power is supplied through a 3-prong B1 and B2 of the KFR TRIP relay to the field buildup
connector that energizes the external power relay. relay. The field buildup relay remains closed until
When external power is attached to the 3-prong terminal voltage of the generator reaches
receptacle, 28 volts is fed to the input power contact approximately 16 volts and feeds pure direct current
A1 as well as the pull-in coil X2. It is recommended from pin M into the SHUNT FIELD at generator pin A.
that the external power be used when operating Generator output voltage builds rapidly.
electrical loads during maintenance activities and
thereby prevent weak battery start problems. Diode At 16 volts generator output, the regulator control
(2CR4) protects the electrical system in the event that circuit begins to function as generator voltage from
polarity of the external connector is reversed. pin J is fed to the 26-29 volt error amplifier. The error
amplifier combines with the 1150 Hertz oscillator, and
96-38. ENGINE START CIRCUITRY modulator to produce a pulse width modulated signal
from the regulator control, through the filter, to drive
the shunt field. Initially, the pulse is wide, which
The start circuit components consist of the circuit
causes generator voltage to build rapidly. At 24 volts
breakers, start switch, starter relay, generator field/
generator output, the KLC driver provides regulator
igniter relay, generator control unit, and generator.
output voltage to pin H and, through wiring, to the X1
28 volts through the starter circuit breaker is applied to
terminal, which pulls in the line contact relay and
the X1 coils on both the starter relay and the generator
connects the generator to the DC bus. Upon reaching
field/igniter relay. When the START switch is
the 26-29 volts DC selected by the operator as the
depressed, a ground signal at the X2 coil terminals
regulator setting, pulse width decreases and stabilizes
causes them to energize, which sends voltage to the
to a value that just maintains the setting. A change in
engine igniters (through the igniter circuit breaker) and
the electrical load on the DC bus will result in a pulse
to start the winding of the starter.
width change to restore bus voltage.
A voltage is also fed through the field/igniter relay to The generator control unit provides over voltage and
pin C of the generator control unit. This signal is under voltage protection. Should generator voltage
internally diode directed to the low voltage monitor, low rise to 32 volts, the over voltage sensor opens the
voltage regulator control, and through a limiting KFR trip relay, which disrupts voltage to the regulator
resistor, out pin M and directly to the generator shunt controller and removes voltage from pin H. The line
field winding (Figure 96-4). The current flashes the contact relay opens to take the generator off the DC
shunt field and causes the generator voltage to begin bus. The KFR trip relay is spring set to remain off. To
bulking the positive direction. Plus it prevents the reset to KFR relay, momentarily position the
shunt field from acting as a brake during start. GENERATOR switch to RESET. This places 28 volts
Releasing the STARTER switch will cause both the on pin D and to the reset coil of the KFR relay, which
starter relay and the generator field/igniter relay to results in a mechanical reset of the KFR relay to its
drop out, which removes voltage from the igniters and normal position.
from pin C of the voltage regulator. Residual
magnetism, within the generator, will maintain a
positive voltage at generator output pin B. Should generator voltage drop below 24 volts, the
reverse current sensor sends a command signal to the
low voltage monitor and KLC driver, which in turn
96-39. GENERATOR OPERATION USING removes DC voltage from pin H and opens the line
ELECTRONIC GENERATOR CONTROL contact relay.
UNIT
96-40. GENERATOR — TROUBLESHOOTING
After a start and with the engine running and
GENERATOR switch (Figure 96-4) still OFF, the When troubleshooting the generator, refer to
generator output will stabilize at approximately 2 volts Figure 96-5.
due to residual field magnetism. With the 10-amp
generator field circuit breaker closed, placing the
GENERATOR switch to ON will connect the generator
output to pin J of the generator control unit. From
pin J, the signal passes through the closed contacts
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96-41. GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT detrimental to the electrical equipment. It also provides
increased resistance in the shunt field circuit to
A static type generator control unit is located on the weaken the shunt field of the starter generator during
equipment shelf above the baggage compartment. the start operation, and maintains approximately
The generator control unit is adjustable from 26.0 to 1.0 volt positive applied to the generator terminal A,
29.0 volt generator output by means of an adjustment during start operation, to maintain generator residual
screw located on the end of the generator control unit, magnetism.
adjacent to the connector. The generator control unit is
a component of the basic DC power system and 96-42. GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT —
functions in conjunction with the other components of REMOVAL
the system to prevent the generator from being
connected to the line until operating voltage is
1. Set the BAT and GEN switches to the OFF
attained. The generator control unit prevents reverse
position.
current flow and opens the generator field and line
contactor relays in over-voltage condition, and holds
the generator connected to the line unless the voltage 2. Disconnect the electrical connector and protect
drops to a point where continued operation would be with a cap or tape.
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3. Remove mounting screws and washers. 96-47. REMOVAL
4. Lift the generator control unit from shelf. 1. Ensure electrical power is OFF.
2. Remove cover from electrical panel assembly.

96-43. INSPECTION AND REPAIR
1. Visually inspect the generator control unit for 3. Remove bus bars and disconnect wires.
physical damage that could impair normal efficient Tape wire ends.
operation of the unit. (Cracked case, damaged contact
pins.) Check for secure mounting of the regulator. 4. Remove mounting screws and washers and lift
relay from the shelf.
2. Replace the generator control unit if inspection
requirements are not met. 96-48. INSTALLATION
96-44. INSTALLATION 1. Position relay on equipment shelf and install with

mounting screws and washers.
1. Position the generator control unit on equipment
shelf and install mounting screws and washers. 2. Remove tape and connect wires.
2. Remove cap or tape and connect electrical 3. Install bus bars from the generator shunt and
connector to generator control unit. starter relay.
96-45. ADJUSTING 4. Install cover on electrical panel assembly.
Set the multimeter to the appropriate scale to measure 96-49. GENERATOR RESET SWITCH
28 VDC. Connect the positive lead to the DC bus
located adjacent to the generator control unit and the The generator reset switch is located on the overhead
negative lead to the airframe ground. Adjust by turning console. This switch is a double pole, triple throw,
the adjustment screw on the face clockwise to spring loaded switch with only momentary contact in
increase voltage and counterclockwise to decrease the RESET position. It completes the generator field
voltage. Set the regulator as follows: circuit in the ON position, supplies voltage to reset the
generator field in the RESET position, and disconnects
generator field circuit in the center OFF.
REGULATOR 96-50. REMOVAL

CONDITION
SETTING
1. Ensure electrical power is OFF.
Below 59°F (15°C) 29 V
AT or Above 59°F 28 V 2. Remove screws and open overhead console.

(15°C)
3. Disconnect and tape wire ends.
96-46. LINE CONTROL RELAY
4. Remove nut, lockwasher, and switch.
The line control relay is installed on the electrical panel
assembly located on the equipment shelf above the 96-51. INSTALLATION
baggage compartment. Its function is to open or close
the power circuit between the DC bus and the 1. Install switch in overhead console with
generator. It is controlled by presence or absence of a lockwasher and nut.
proper output voltage from the generator control unit.
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2. Connect electrical wires to switch. NOTE

F o r r e m o v a l and i n s t a l l a t i o n
3. Close overhead console and install
procedures, refer to Volume 9.
screws.
96-57. TROUBLESHOOTING.
96-52. GENERATOR SHUNT.
When troubleshooting the starter, see figure
The generator shunt is installed on the
96-6.
electrical panel assembly on the equipment
shelf above the baggage compartment and
provides a voltage drop proportional to the 96-58. STARTER RELAY.
current, to operate the loadmeter.
The starter relay is installed on the electrical
panel assembly located on the electrical
96-53. REMOVAL.
equipment shelf above the baggage
compartment and supplies direct current to
1. Verify that all electrical power is OFF. the s t a r t e r when the s t a r t e r s w i t c h i s
depressed.
2. Remove cover from electrical panel
assembly.
96-59. REMOVAL.
3. R e t r a c t r ub b e r n ipp l e s to expose
terminals. 1. Ensure electrical power is OFF.
4. Remove bus bar and disconnect electrical 2. Remove cover from electrical panel
wiring. Cover wire terminals with tape. assembly.
5. Remove mounting screws and washers. 3. Disconnect relay from bus bar.

5. Remove mounting screws and washers.
1 . Position shunt and install mounting
hardware. 6. Remove relay.
2. Remove tape and connect wiring. Install

bus bar. 96-60. INSTALLATION.
3. Position nipples to cover terminals. 1. Position relay on electrical panel and

install with washers and mounting screws.
4. Install cover on electrical panel assembly.
2. Remove tape and connect wires.
96-55. STARTER-IGNITER SYSTEM. 3. Install bus bar.
The starter-igniter system includes the starter 4. Install cover on electrical panel assembly.
portion of the starter-generator, starter relay,
field-igniter relay, igniter, and starter switch.
96-61. FIELD-IGNITER RELAY.
96-56. STARTER. The field-igniter relay is installed on the

electrical panel assembly located on the
T he s t a r t e r - g e n e r a t o r , l o c a t e d o n the electrical shelf above the b a ggage
underside of the engine, is energized by the compartment. This is actuated when the start
starter relay to start the engine. switch is depressed and supplies direct
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current to the igniter and start field suppress ground potential is furnished to energize the
section of the generator control unit. starter and field-igniter relays.
96-62. REMOVAL. 96-67. REMOVAL.
1. Ensure electrical power is OFF. 1. Ensure electrical power is off.
2. Remove cover from electrical panel 2. Remove switch plate mounting screws
assembly. and lift plate sufficiently to gain access to
switch wires.
NOTE
4. Remove mounting screws and washers.
Ensure wires are not damaged when
5. Remove relay. removing starter switch.
3. Disconnect switch wires.

4. Remove switch from plate.
1 . P o s i t i o n r e l a y o n ele c t r i c a l p a n e l
assembly and install w i t h washers and
screws. 96-68. INSTALLATION.
2. Remove tape and connect wires. 1. Ensure indexing key is in proper position
and install switch in switch plate.
3. Install cover on electrical panel assembly.
2. Connect wires to switch.
96-64. IGNITER. 3. Position plate on switch box and install

mounting screws.
The igniter, furnished with the power turbine,
is located below the tachometer generator on
96-69. OPERATIONAL CHECK.
the lower left section of engine and consists
of a tension capacitor discharge ignition
1. Disconnect wire K4A2 from terminal C on
exciter. This unit provides a continuous arc
the starter-generator and isolate wire from
during engine start cycle.
ground.
96-65. TROUBLESHOOTING. 2. Disconnect igniter wire from igniter unit

and isolate wire from ground.
When troubleshooting igniter, see figure 96-7.
3. Connect external power source at
external power receptacle.
NOTE
For additional information, refer to 4. Energize external power source. Close
Allison 250-C30P Series Operation ENGINE START circuit breaker. Depress
and Maintenance Manual, 14W2PM. starter switch on pilot collective stick. Verify
that power source voltage (approximately 28
Vdc) is present at end of wire K4A2 while
96-66. STARTER SWITCH. starter switch is depressed.
The starter switch, located in the collective 5. Release pilot starter switch. Verify zero
stick switch box, is a single pole, single throw, voltage at open end of wire K4A2.
spring loaded push button type switch. When
switch is pressed to START position, a
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6. Close ENGINE IGNTR circuit breaker. identical and therefore interchangeable in

Depress starter switch on pilot collective stick. regards to troubleshooting procedures.
Verify that external power source voltage is
present at open end of igniter wire.
96-73. REMOVAL.
7. Release starter switch. Verify that there is
1. Disconnect and protect electrical
zero voltage at open end of igniter wire.
connector with tape or cap.
8. Open ENGINE S TAR T and ENGINE
2. R e m o v e l o c k w i r e and remove
IGNTR circuit breakers.
temperature bulb.
9. De-energize external power source and
connect wire K4A2 to starter-generator and 96-74. INSTALLATION.
wire to ignition unit. Ensure connections are
tight and secure. 1. Screw temperature bulb into well or line
fitting, tighten, and lockwire (C-405).
96-70. DC INDICATOR SYSTEMS. 2. R e m o v e t a p e o r c a p a n d c o n n e c t
electrical connector to temperature bulb.
The de indicator systems include the engine
and transmission temperature indicator, the
turbine outlet temperature indicator, fuel 96-75. TACHOMETER GENERATORS.
quantity indicator, the turbine power indicator,
gas producer indicator, and the engine and The tachometer generators are three-phase
rotor (dual tachometer) rpm indicator, and alternating current generators and provide ac
their respective sensing units. power to drive the dual and gas producer
tachometer indicators. The rotor tachometer
generator is located on the forward left side of
96-71. TEMPERATURE BULBS. the transmission. The power turbine
tachometer generator i s mounted o n the
Electrical resistance type bulbs are used in forward left side and the gas producer
engine oil and transmission oil temperature tachometer generator is mounted on the
circuits. Each bulb is connected to an forward right side of the power and accessory
electrical resistance temperature indicator on gearbox.
the instrument panel, and indicates an
increase by rise of temperature in the bulb
core. The resistance elements of the bulbs 96-76. TROUBLESHOOTING.
are hermetically sealed in metal wells. The
transmission oil temperature bulb is located The gas producer tachometer generator and
on the left side of the transmission and the power turbine tachometer generator are
engine oil temperature bulb is mounted in a identical and therefore interchangeable with
line near the engine reservoir. regard to troubleshooting procedures.
96-72. TROUBLESHOOTING. 96-77. REMOVAL.
As temperature rises, the resistance of the 1. D i s c o n n e c t a n d p r o t e c t e l e c t r i c a l

bulb increases. Each change in resistance is connector with tape or cap.
recorded as a change in temperature on the
indicator. A constantly high temperature 2. Remove nuts and washers from mounting
reading can be the result of an open circuit studs.
causing high resistance. A constantly low or
zero temperature reading may be the result of 3. Remove generator and gasket.
a short circuit causing low resistance. The
temperature bulbs for the engine oil and
transmission oil temperature circuits are
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96-78. TACHOMETER GENERATORS — 4. Add 1.3 gallons (4.9 L) of fuel, equal to unusable
INSTALLATION fuel.
5. Apply external power and close the fuel quantity

circuit breaker.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications. 6. Observe that the fuel indicator pointer reads zero
(0) pounds. If necessary, adjust the empty adjustment,
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE located on the upper tank unit housing assembly, until
zero (0) pounds indication is obtained.
C-525 Grease
7. Open the fuel quantity circuit breaker.
1. Apply a light coat of grease (C-525) to the splines
at both ends. 8. On the upper tank unit housing assembly,
connect the jumper between test points TP1 and TP2.
2. Position the gasket and generator on the
mounting studs and install with the washers and nuts. 9. Close the fuel quantity circuit breaker and
observe that the indicator pointer reads 625 pounds. If
necessary, adjust full adjustment, located on the upper
3. Remove the tape or cap and connect to the
tank unit housing assembly, until 625 pounds
tachometer generator.
indication is obtained.
96-79. FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM 10. Remove the jumper from the upper tank unit
housing assembly test points and observe that the
The fuel quantity system is composed of three fuel indicator reads zero (0) pounds. If not, repeat step 6
quantity probes, a fuel quantity transmitter, a harness, through step 8 until the empty and 625 pounds
and a fuel quantity indicator. Two probes and a indications are obtained.
transmitter are installed in the aft fuel cell and the
other probe is installed in the forward left fuel cell. The
probes, which vary in capacitance as fuel quantity NOTE
changes, form one leg of a bridge. The bridge output Weight of fuel will vary with fuel density and
drives the indicator located on the instrument panel. temperature variations.
96-80. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES — 11. Place the helicopter at normal ground attitude
HELICOPTER S/N 51001 THROUGH 51243 and fill the tank until completely full (110.7 gallons or
(FUEL QUANTITY ASSEMBLY 419 liters).
206-064-638-101 AND -103)
NOTE
1. All fueling and defueling operations should be
performed in an area where fire hazards are reduced If a metric calculation is required, multiply
to a minimum. the weight of 1 liter of fuel (kilograms per
liter) by 419 liters to get weight in
2. Set the helicopter at a normal ground attitude. kilograms.
Ground the helicopter and drain the fuel system
(Chapter 12). 12. Determine the weight of 1 gallon (3.79 L) of fuel in
the helicopter (either by accurately weighing 1 gallon
(3.79 L) or by computation of the weight of 1 gallon
3. Place the helicopter at a 2° nose-down attitude. (3.79 L) based on the type of fuel and the temperature
of the fuel.) Multiply the weight of fuel per gallon by
110.7 gallons to determine the weight of fuel in the
NOTE
helicopter. Use the full adjustment screw on the upper
Weight of fuel will vary with fuel density and tank unit housing to obtain the required fuel indication
temperature variations. in pounds.
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96-81. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES — setting located on the upper tank unit until the zero (0)
HELICOPTER S/N 51244 AND pound indication is obtained.
SUBSEQUENT (FUEL QUANTITY
ASSEMBLY 206-064-655-101)
NOTE
1. All fueling and defueling operations should be Weight of fuel will vary with the fuel density
done in an area where fire hazards are reduced to a and temperature variations.
minimum.
12. Place the helicopter at normal ground attitude
2. Set the helicopter at a normal ground attitude. and fill the tank until completely full (110.7 gallons or
Ground the helicopter and drain the fuel system 419 liters).
(Chapter 12).
NOTE
3. Place the helicopter at a 2° nose-down attitude.
If a metric calculation is required, multiply
the weight of one liter of fuel (kilograms per
NOTE liter) by 419 liters to get weight in
kilograms.
Weight of fuel will vary with fuel density and
temperature variations. 13. Determine the weight of 1 gallon (3.79 L) of fuel in
the helicopter (either by accurately weighing 1 gallon
4. Add 1.3 gallons (4.9 L) of fuel, equal to unusable (3.79 L) or by computation of the weight of 1 gallon
fuel. (3.79 L) based on the type of fuel and the temperature
of the fuel). Multiply the weight of fuel per gallon by
5. Apply external power and close the fuel quantity 110.7 gallons to determine the weight of fuel in the
circuit breaker. helicopter. Use the full adjustment screw on the upper
tank unit to obtain the required fuel indication in
pounds.
6. With the fuel quantity switch in total position,
observe that the fuel indicator pointer reads zero (0)
pounds. If necessary, adjust empty adjustment, 96-82. VERIFICATION PROCEDURE —
located on the upper tank unit assembly, until zero (0) HELICOPTER S/N 51001 THROUGH 51243
pounds indication is obtained. (FUEL QUANTITY ASSEMBLY
206-064-638-101 AND -103)
7. Open the fuel quantity circuit breaker.
1. Remove the fuel quantity transmitter and probe
from the aft fuel cell (Chapter 28).
8. On the upper tank unit assembly, connect the
jumper between test points TP1 and TP2. 2. Remove the wires from terminals G, H, and L on
the probe and attach a 40.7 ±2 PF capacitor across
9. Close the fuel quantity circuit breaker and terminals H and L.
observe that the indicator pointer reads 625 pounds. If
necessary, adjust the full adjustment, located on the 3. With power off, observe that the fuel quantity
upper tank unit assembly, until 625 pounds indication indication pointer is above the dot on the face of the
is obtained. indicator.
10. Remove the jumper from the upper tank unit 4. With power on, close the fuel quantity circuit
assembly test points and observe that the indicator breaker and observe that the fuel indicator pointer
reads zero (0) pounds. If not, repeat step 6 through position is approximately zero (0) pounds.
step 8 until the empty and 625 pound indications are
obtained. 5. On the upper tank unit assembly, connect the
jumper between test points TP1 and TP2 and observe
11. While holding the FWD/Total fuel switch, on that the indicator pointer reads approximately
instrument panel, to the FWD position, adjust the null 625 pounds.
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6. Remove the jumper from the tank unit housing 9. Disconnect the capacitors and connect the wires
assembly test points and observe that the indicator to the main tank unit.
reads approximately zero (0) pounds.
10. Replace the main tank unit in the fuel tank.
7. Successful completion of this procedure indicates
that the upper probe, transmitter, and indicator 11. If the system, when reconnected, does not
function correctly. function correctly, suspect the wiring between the
upper probe and the other probes or suspect the other
8. Disconnect the capacitors and connect the wires probes as malfunctioning.
to the main tank unit.
9. Install the main tank unit in the fuel tank. NOTE

Capacitance values may be obtained by
10. If the system, when reconnected, does not
connecting various common capacitors in
function correctly, suspect the wiring between the
series or parallel to obtain required
upper probe and the other probes or suspect the other
capacitance value range for test sequence.
probes as malfunctioning.
96-83. VERIFICATION PROCEDURE — 96-84. CAUTION AND WARNING SYSTEM

HELICOPTER S/N 51244 AND
SUBSEQUENT (FUEL QUANTITY The caution and warning system includes the caution
ASSEMBLY 206-064-655-101) light panel, engine RPM sensor and warning horn, low
rotor RPM sensor and warning horn, associated
1. Remove the fuel quantity transmitter and probe components, and interconnecting wiring. Refer to the
from the aft fuel cell (Chapter 28). wiring diagram in Chapter 98. Either external or
battery power may be used for all the following
2. Remove the wires from terminals G, H, L1, and operational tests.
L2 on the probe and attach a 21.4 ±2 PF capacitor
across terminals H and L1, and a 19.3 ±2 PF capacitor 96-85. CAUTION LIGHT PANEL
across terminals H and L2.
The caution light panel is a multi-capsulated panel
3. With power off and the fuel quantity switch in total
energized by the 28 VDC bus and protected by the
position, observe that the fuel indicator pointer is
5 amp CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker. Each
aligned with the dot on the face of the indicator.
capsule indicator light is in series with its respective
caution system.
4. With power on, close the fuel quantity circuit
breaker and observe that the fuel indicator pointer
position is approximately zero (0) pounds. 96-86. CAUTION LIGHT PANEL — REMOVAL
5. On the upper tank unit assembly, connect the 1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the back
jumper between test points TP1 and TP2 and observe of the caution light panel.
that the indicator pointer reads approximately
625 pounds. 2. Remove the screws that attach the caution light
panel to the instrument panel glareshield and remove
6. Remove the jumper from the tank unit assembly the panel.
test points and observe that the indicator reads
approximately zero (0) pounds.
96-87. CAUTION LIGHT PANEL —
INSTALLATION
7. With the fuel quantity switch in FWD position,
observe that the fuel indicator pointer position is
approximately zero (0) pounds. 1. Install the caution light panel on the instrument
panel glareshield with the attaching screws.
8. Successful completion of this procedure indicates
that the upper probe, transmitter, and indicator are 2. Connect the electrical connector to the back of
functioning correctly. the caution light panel.
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96-88. OPERATIONAL TEST.
1. Place battery switch to ON or apply

zener diode (8CR2) connected in the ground
circuit for the caution panel lights. I
external power to helicopter. 5. Position DIM/BRT switch to BRT. Verify
that caution light segments are again brightly
2. Close CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker, illuminated (as indicated in step 2) and
push warning horn mute switch if installed, remain brightly illuminated after DIM/BRT
and ensure each segment is illuminated as switch is released.
listed below:
6. Press PRESS TO TEST switch. Verify
CA UTION LIGHT ON/OFF that all caution lights, including spares, are
CONDITION illuminated.
ENG OUT ON 7. Release PRESS TO TEST switch. Verify

LOW ROTOR RPM ON that caution lights are illuminated as listed in
TRANS OIL PRESS ON step 2.
TRANS OIL TEMP OFF
BATTERY HOT OFF 9 6 -89. EN GI N E OU T W A R N I N G
BATTERY RELAY OFF SYSTEM.
ENG CHIP OFF
TRANS CHIP OFF The engine out warning system provides a
FUEL FILTER OFF visual and audible indication of an engine out
T/R CHIP OFF condition. The system includes the ENG OUT
R FUEL PUMP ON warning light located on the caution panel,
L FUEL PUMP ON engine out warning alarm located on the
GEN FAIL ON overhead console, and engine rpm sensor
LITTER DOOR OPEN OFF located on equipment shelf forward of the
FUEL LOW OFF* instrument panel. The engine rpm sensor is
ALL SPARES OFF connected to the gas producer tachometer
generator circuit and when the gas producer
rpm drops below 55 + 3 percent, the engine
NOTE
rpm sensor provides an electrical ground to
complete the ENG OUT warning light and
engine out warning alarm circuit. An rpm
I
*ON when fuel level is below
approximately 1 0 gallons (65 to 6 8 warning horn mute, if installed, will disable
pounds). Or, for metric system, *ON the engine out and low rotor warning horns.
when fuel level is below
approximately 38 liters (30 to 31 96-90. RPM WARNING HORN MUTING
kilograms). SYSTEM.
3. Depress BRIGHT/DIM switch momentarily The rpm warning horn muting system disables
to DIM. Verify caution lights do not dim. the w a r n i n g h o r n s when t h e o p e r a t o r
activates a pushbutton switch mounted on the
4. Close INSTR LT circuit breaker. Rotate instrument panel (Chapter 95). The rpm
instrument lights control clockwise from OFF warning horns are automatically re-armed
until switch is fully open. Position DIM/BRT when operational limits are attained.
switch momentarily to DIM. Verify caution
lights, which are listed as ON in step 2, are
9 6 -91. REMOVA L - R P M W A R NI N G
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dimly illuminated, and remain dim after DIM/
BRT switch is released. On helicopter S/N HORN MUTE SWITCH.
51390 and subsequent, the caution panel
lighting is no longer adjustable with the 1. Ensure battery switch is OFF.
instrument light rheostat. The lighting intensity
is controlled by a fixed resistance (8R5) and a
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2. Disengage studs forward of glareshield 96-94. INSTALLATION - RPM WARNING

that attach console shroud to instrument HORN MUTE RELAY.
panel.
1. Insert relay into relay socket and fasten
3. Disengage screws that attach instrument relay with screws.
panel to console structure.
2. Install access panel.
96-95 . TROUBLE SHO O T I N G RPM

WARNING HORN MUTING SYSTEM.
PROTECT INSTRUMENTS FROM When troubleshooting the rpm warning horn

FRONTAL DAMAGE AND WIRES muting system, refer to wiring diagram in
AND T UBE S F R O M BE I N G Volume 12.
TWISTED AND STRAINED WHEN
TILTING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
AFT. 9 6-9 6 . R E M OVAL - E N G I N E R P M
SENSOR.
4. Tilt instrument panel aft.
1. Disconnect electrical connector from
5. Remove attaching hardware and withdraw sensor.
switch from panel.
2. Remove attaching screws and washers.
6. Remove wires from switch and properly
identify wires for installation. 3. Remove ENGINE rpm sensor.
96-92. INSTALLATION - RPM WARNING 96-97. INSTALLATION - ENGINE RPM

HORN MUTE SWITCH. SENSOR.
1. Install switch with hardware. 1 . P o s i t i o n E N G INE r p m s e n s o r o n

equipment shelf forward of instrument panel
2. Make provision to properly insulate the and install with washers and screws.
soldered connections.
2. Connect electrical connector to sensor.
3. Connect wires to switch in accordance
with wiring diagram (Volume 12) or as
previously identified on removal. 96-98. OPERATIONAL TEST - ENGINE
OUT WARNING SYSTEM.
4. Close instrument panel.
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT
96-93 . R E M OVAL - RPM W A R N I N G
HORN MUTE RELAY.
TYPE OR MODEL NOMENCLATURE
1. Remove access panel from right lower H337 Howell Engine Test
side of instrument pedestal. Set or Alternate
2. Locate relays (4K1 and 4K2) and remove
screws holding relay to relay socket. Pull
relay from socket. NOTE
The engine out warning system may

be tested in conjunction with the gas
producer tachometer indicator test
procedure.
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1. Disconnect electrical plug from ROTOR collective jackshaft. When the collective stick
rpm sensor and protect with cap or cover. is in the extreme down position, a lever on
the jackshaft contacts the switch and
2 . Disconnect electrical plug from gas deactivates the rotor rpm warning alarm.
producer tachometer generator and connect
plug to appropriate receptacle on test set.
9 6-100. R E M OVA L - R O T O R R P M
Protect receptacle with cap or cover.
SENSOR.
3. Close CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker 1. Disconnect electrical connector from
on overhead console. Verify ENG OUT sensor.
warning light is illuminated and engine out
warning alarm is audible.
2. Remove attaching screws and washers.
4. Increase test set tachometer generator 3. Remove ROTOR rpm sensor.
r p m u n t i l E N G OU T w a r n i n g l i g h t i s
extinguished. Verify gas producer tachometer
indicator indicates 55 + 3 percent and engine 96-101. INSTALLATION - ROTOR RPM
out warning alarm is not audible. Verify test SENSOR.
set and gas producer tachometer indicator
read approximately the same. 1. P o s i t i o n R O T O R r p m s e n s o r o n
equipment shelf forward of instrument panel
5. Decrease test set tachometer generator and install with washers and screws.
rpm to 50 percent. Verify ENG OUT warning
light is illuminated and engine out warning 2. Connect electrical connector to sensor.
alarm is audible.
96-102. OPE RATIONAL TEST - LOW
6. Press horn mute switch, if installed, and ROTOR RPM CAUTION SYSTEM.
verify the horn is muted.
7. Reconnect electrical plug to gas producer SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT

tachometer generator on engine.
TYPE OR MODEL NOMENCLATURE
8. Reconnect electrical plug to ROTOR rpm
sensor. H337 Howell Engine Test
Set or Alternate
96-99. LOW ROTOR RPM CAUTION
SYSTEM.
NOTE
The low rotor rpm caution system provides a
visual and audible indication of a low rotor The low rotor rpm caution system
rpm condition. This system includes the may be tested in conjunction with
ROTOR rpm caution light located on the the dual tachometer indicator.
instrument panel, rotor rpm warning alarm
installed on right side plastic headliner, and 1. Disconnect electrical plug from ENGINE
ROTOR rpm sensor located on equipment rpm sensor and protect with cap or cover.
shelf forward of instrument panel. The
ROTOR rpm sensor is connected to the rotor 2. Disconnect electrical plug from rotor
tachometer generator circuit and when rotor tachometer generator and connect plug to the
rpm drops below 90 ± 3 percent, the ROTOR a p p r o p r i a t e r e c e p t a c l e on t e s t s e t or
rpm sensor provides an electrical ground to equivalent. Protect receptacle with cap or
complete the ROTOR rpm caution light and cover.
rotor rpm warning alarm circuits. A rotor rpm
warning alarm disable switch is installed
under the copilot seat, slightly forward of the
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3. On helicopter without mute system 96-104. OPERATIONAL TEST.

installed, move collective stick to its lowest
extreme. 1. Close CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker.
4. Close CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker 2. Verify that TRANS OIL PRESS caution
on overhead console. Verify that ROTOR rpm light is illuminated.
caution light is illuminated and rotor rpm
warning alarm is not audible. For helicopters 3. Disconnect transmission oil pressure line
with mute system installed, the collective cut at engine firewall. Connect a hand pressure
out switch has been removed and, as a result, gun to line leading to pressure transducers.
the warning alarm should be audible at this Gradually increase pressure until TRANS OIL
point in test procedure. PRESS caution light is extinguished. Verify
that caution light extinguishes at a maximum
5. Raise collective stick and check that increasing pressure of 36 psig (250 kPa
ROTOR rpm caution light remains illuminated gage).
and rotor rpm warning alarm is now audible
on helicopters without mute system installed. 4. Decrease pressure on the transducer until
TRANS OIL PRESS caution light illuminates.
Verify that caution light illuminates at a
6. Increase test set tachometer generator
decreasing pressure of 30 ± 2 psig (21 O ± 14
rpm until ROTOR rpm caution light is
extinguished and rotor rpm warning alarm is kPa gage).
not audible. Verify rotor indication on dual
5. Reduce pressure to zero. Disconnect
tachometer indicator is 90 ± 3 percent.. Verify
test set and indicator read approximately the hand pressure gun and connect transmission
same. line at firewall. Verify TRANS OIL PRESS
caution light is illuminated and transmission
line connections are tight and secure.
7. Decrease test set tachometer generator
rpm to 87 percent. Verify ROTOR rpm caution
light is illuminated and rotor rpm warning 96-105. TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE
alarm is audible. SWITCH.
8. Move collective stick towards its lowest The transmission oil pressure switch, located
extreme. Ensure that rotor rpm warning alarm in the forward cabin section below instrument
is deactivated when collective stick is moved panel, is a pressure operated switch installed
to its extreme down position. If rotor rpm in the transmission oil pressure indicator line
warning alarm is not deactivated, adjust tab and serves to energize a transmission oil
on jackshaft under copilot seat. pressure caution light on the instrument
panel, warning the pilot of low oil pressure.
9. Press WARNING HORN MUTE switch, if
installed, and verify warning horn is muted. 96-106. REMOVAL.
1 0. C o nne ct e l e c t r i c a l p l u g t o r o t o r 1. Remove pedestal access panels.

tachometer generator on engine.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from
11. Connect electrical plug to engine rpm switch and protect with cap cover.
sensor.
3. Disconnect and cap pressure line.
96-103. TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE 4. Remove mounting hardware and remove
CAUTION SYSTEM. switch.
The transmission oil pressure caution system

includes the TRANS OIL PRESS caution light
and the transmission oil pressure switch.
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96-107. TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MATERIALS REQUIRED (Cont)

— INSTALLATION
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
1. Position switch in helicopter and install mounting
hardware. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
C-452 Anti-seize Thread

2. Uncap pressure line and connect to switch. Compound
3. Remove protective cap or cover and connect 1. Apply a light coat of anti-seize thread compound
electrical connector to switch. (C-452) to threads of switch.
4. Install pedestal access panels. 2. Screw switch into transmission, tighten, and
lockwire (C-405).
96-108. TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE
CAUTION SYSTEM 96-112. TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE
SWITCH — OPERATIONAL TEST
The transmission oil temperature caution system
includes the TRANS OIL TEMP caution light and the 1. Close CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker.
transmission oil temperature switch.
2. Connect temporary short circuit between stud on
96-109. TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE the transmission oil temperature switch and helicopter
SWITCH structure. Verify that TRANS OIL TEMP caution light
illuminates.
The transmission oil temperature switch, located
adjacent to temperature bulb on left side of 3. Remove temporary short and check that TRANS
transmission, is a hermetically sealed, temperature OIL TEMP caution light is extinguished.
operated, single-pole switch, that closes when
temperature of transmission oil rises above safe 96-113. BATTERY HOT WARNING SYSTEM
operating range of 110°C ±5.5°C (230.0°F ±9.9°F).
This energizes a transmission temperature caution The battery hot warning system includes the
light on the instrument panel. BATTERY HOT warning light and internal battery
over-temp sensor switches. Both switches in the
96-110. TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE battery are actuated when battery temperature
SWITCH — REMOVAL reaches 140 to 150°F (60.0 to 65.6°C), which
illuminates BATTERY HOT warning light. When
1. Disconnect electrical connector from switch. BATTERY HOT warning light illuminates, battery
charging circuit must be disengaged to allow battery
temperature to drop.
2. Remove lockwire and unscrew switch from
transmission.
96-114. BATTERY HOT WARNING SYSTEM —
OPERATIONAL TEST
96-111. TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE
SWITCH — INSTALLATION All testing shall be accomplished in accordance with
instructions of battery manufacturer.
MATERIALS REQUIRED 96-114A.BATTERY TEMPERATURE INDICATING

SYSTEM — OPERATIONAL TEST
1. Make sure battery switch is OFF and external
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE power removed.
C-405 Lockwire
2. Close caution light circuit breaker.
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3. Disconnect electrical connector 2BT1P2 from the Make sure that the BATTERY RLY caution light comes
battery case. on.
4. Jumper the electrical connector 2BT1P2 pin A to 7. Remove the temporary jumper. Make sure that
pin B and position the battery switch to the BAT. The the BATTERY RLY caution light goes off. Place the
BATTERY HOT caution light should come on. battery switch to OFF.
5. Position the battery switch to OFF and remove 96-117. ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR CAUTION
the jumper wire. SYSTEM
6. Jumper the electrical connector 2BT1P2 pin C to

pin D and position the battery switch to BAT. The NOTE
BATTERY HOT caution light should come on. For additional information on the magnetic
drain plugs/chip detectors, refer to the
7. Position the battery switch to OFF and remove Rolls-Royce 250-C30P Series Operation
the jumper. and Maintenance Manual, 14W2.
8. Reconnect electrical connector 2BT1P2 to the The engine chip detector caution system includes the
battery case. ENG CHIP caution light, two engine supplied magnetic
drain plug/chip detectors, and related wiring. In the
96-115. BATTERY RELAY CAUTION SYSTEM event that metal particles become free in the oil, the
magnet will attract the particles. When sufficient metal
The battery relay caution system includes the is attracted to complete the circuit between pole and
BATTERY RLY caution light and related circuitry ground, the ENG CHIP caution light will come on.
through the battery relay and battery switch. If the
battery relay remains energized when the battery 96-118. ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR CAUTION
switch is placed in the OFF position, the BATTERY SYSTEM — OPERATIONAL TEST
RLY caution light will come on.
96-116. BATTERY RELAY CAUTION SYSTEM MATERIALS REQUIRED

— OPERATIONAL TEST
1. Close the CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
2. Place the battery switch to BAT. Make sure that C-405 Lockwire
the BATTERY RLY caution light goes off.
3. Place the battery switch to OFF. Make sure that 1. Close the CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker.
the BATTERY RLY caution light goes off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from one of
4. Temporarily connect the jumper wire between the engine chip detectors. Connect a temporary short
terminal 21 and terminal 22 of the battery relay (2K1). between the pin of the electrical connector and the
Apply external power. Make sure that the BATTERY structure. Make sure that the ENG CHIP caution light
RLY caution light comes on. is on.
5. Remove the temporary jumper. Make sure that 3. Remove the temporary short installed in step 2.
the BATTERY RLY caution light goes off. Disconnect Make sure that the ENG CHIP caution light is off.
the external power.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the engine
6. Temporarily connect the jumper wire between chip detector with lockwire (C-405). Make sure that the
terminal 22 of the battery relay (2K1) and the connection is properly made and the ENG CHIP
helicopter ground. Place the battery switch to BAT. caution light remains off.
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5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the other k. Install a new packing on the engine chip
engine chip detector. Connect a temporary short detector in accordance with the Rolls-Royce
between the pin of the connector and the structure. 250-C30P Series Operation and Maintenance Manual,
Make sure that the ENG CHIP caution light is on. 14W2.
6. Remove the temporary short. Make sure that the l. Connect the electrical connector to the engine
ENG CHIP caution light is off. chip detector with lockwire (C-405). Make sure that the
connection is properly made and the ENG CHIP
caution light remains off. The other engine chip
7. Connect the electrical connector to the engine detector can be checked in a similar manner.
chip detector with lockwire (C-405). Make sure that the
connection is properly made and the ENG CHIP
caution light remains off.
CAUTION
8. To verify the operation of the magnetic plug, the
magnetic plug must be removed. This results in some
oil loss. This procedure can be accomplished, at GROUND RUN OF HELICOPTER TO BE
normal oil change intervals. Proceed as follows: ACCOMPLISHED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY.
a. Cut the lockwire that holds the engine chip m. Run the helicopter (BHT-206L3-FM-1
detector. (BHT-206L4-FM-1 for 206L3+ IGW Upgrade)) and
check for leaks.
b. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
engine chip detector. 96-119. TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR
CAUTION SYSTEM
c. Remove the engine chip detector from the
engine. The transmission chip detector caution system
includes the TRANS CHIP caution light, two
transmission chip detectors, a freewheel unit chip
d. Connect the electrical connector to the engine
detector, and related wiring.
chip detector. Connect the power to the helicopter.
96-120. TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR

e. Close the caution light circuit breaker. CAUTION SYSTEM — OPERATIONAL
TEST
f. Connect a temporary short between the body
of the engine chip detector, across the top of the chip 1. Close the CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker.
detector, and to the structure.
2. Remove one transmission chip detector and
g. Make sure that the ENG CHIP caution light is ground both the body and tip of the probe to the
on. helicopter structure. Make sure that the TRANS CHIP
caution light is on.
h. Remove the temporary short installed in
step 6. Make sure that the ENG CHIP caution light is 3. Make sure that the chip detector is magnetized by
off. checking its ability to attract an iron object.
i. Make sure that the engine chip detector is 4. Install the chip detector and check that the
magnetized by checking its ability to attract an iron TRANS CHIP caution light is off.
object.
5. Complete step 1 through step 3 for the remaining
j. Disconnect the electrical connector from the transmission chip detector and freewheel unit chip
engine chip detector. detector.
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96-121. TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP side fuel flow switch, left side fuel flow switch, and
DETECTOR CAUTION SYSTEM related wiring. The activation of the left or right caution
light is controlled by the left and right fuel flow
The tail rotor gearbox chip detector caution system switches, respectively. The switches are activated by
includes the T/R CHIP caution light, tail rotor gearbox fuel flow. The lights will come on when the fuel flow is
chip detector, and related wiring. reduced.
96-122. TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP DETECTOR 96-126. FUEL PUMP CAUTION SYSTEM —
CAUTION SYSTEM — OPERATIONAL OPERATIONAL TEST
TEST
NOTE
2. Remove the tail rotor gearbox chip detector and
ground both the body and tip of the probe to the For location of fuel flow switches, refer to
helicopter structure. Verify that the T/R CHIP caution paragraph 96-127.
light is on.
2. Disconnect the electrical wire connectors from
the right side fuel flow switch. Make sure that the
3. Install the chip detector. Verify that the T/R CHIP R/FUEL PUMP caution light goes off.
caution light is off.
3. Reconnect the electrical connectors to the right
96-123. FUEL FILTER CAUTION SYSTEM side fuel flow switch and make sure that the R/FUEL
PUMP caution light comes on.
The fuel filter caution system includes the FUEL
FILTER caution light, fuel filter pressure switch, and 4. Disconnect the electrical wire connectors from
related wiring. Should a fuel pressure differential of the left side fuel flow switch. Make sure that the
0.875 ±0.125 PSI (6.03 ±0.86 kPa) develop at the L/FUEL PUMP caution light goes off.
airframe fuel filter, the fuel filter pressure switch closes
and energizes the FUEL FILTER caution light, alerting
5. Reconnect the electrical wire connectors to the
the pilot that the fuel filter is beginning to clog.
left side fuel switch and make sure that the L/FUEL
Bypassing of the fuel filter occurs between 3.75 and
PUMP caution light comes on.
4.00 PSI (25.8 and 27.6 kPa) differential pressure.
96-124. FUEL FILTER CAUTION SYSTEM — 96-127. FUEL FLOW SWITCH

OPERATIONAL TEST
The right and left side fuel flow switches are located
1. Close the CAUTION LIGHTS circuit breaker. between the forward fuel tanks.
96-128. FUEL LOW CAUTION SYSTEM

2. Disconnect the plug (1S5P1) from the fuel filter
differential pressure switch. Connect a temporary
The fuel low system, which is independent of the fuel
short circuit between pin A and pin B on the plug.
quantity system, illuminates a FUEL LOW caution light
Make sure that the FUEL FILTER caution light is on.
when there is approximately 50 to 75 pounds (23 to
34 kg) of usable fuel remaining.
3. Remove the temporary short circuit installed in
step 2. Connect the plug (1S5P1) to the fuel filter 96-128A.FUEL LOW CAUTION SYSTEM —
differential pressure switch. Make sure that the FUEL OPERATIONAL TEST
FILTER caution light is off.
1. With electrical power applied to the helicopter
96-125. FUEL PUMP CAUTION SYSTEM and the FUEL LOW caution light not on, defuel the
system (Chapter 12) while monitoring both the fuel
The fuel pump caution system includes the R/FUEL quantity indicator and FUEL LOW caution light. Make
PUMP caution light, L/FUEL PUMP caution light, right sure that the FUEL LOW caution light comes on
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between 50 to 75 pounds (23 to 34 kg) of useable fuel 96-132. COCKPIT LIGHT

remaining.
The cockpit light is a multipurpose utility light designed
2. With electrical power applied to the helicopter and to provide white illumination with a narrow spotlight or
the FUEL LOW caution light on, fuel the system wide floodlight beam. The light is protected by a 5-amp
(Chapter 12) while monitoring both the fuel quantity COCKPIT LIGHTS circuit breaker. Controls for ON/
indicator and FUEL LOW caution light. Make sure that OFF, DIM/BRIGHT, and SPOT/FLOOD are
the FUEL LOW caution light goes off between 50 to incorporated into the cockpit light body.
75 pounds (23 to 34 kg) of usable fuel remaining.
96-133. COCKPIT LIGHT AND BASE — REMOVAL

96-129. GENERATOR FAILURE CAUTION
SYSTEM
1. Make sure the electrical power is OFF.
The generator failure caution system includes the
GEN FAIL caution light, line control relay, starter relay,
2. Disconnect the black wire from the terminal board
and related wiring. When the line control is
(4TB1).
deenergized, the GEN FAIL caution light circuit is
completed to ground through the line control relay.
When the starter relay is energized, the GEN FAIL 3. Disconnect the ground wire and remove the
caution light circuit is completed to ground through the cockpit light wire from the grommet.
starter relay. Refer to Chapter 98 for wiring diagram.
4. Remove the mounting nuts, washer, screws, and
96-130. LIGHTING SYSTEMS
spacer that hold the light base.
The lighting system includes both interior and exterior
lighting. The interior lighting system includes the 96-134. COCKPIT LIGHT AND BASE —
cockpit light, instrument and control panel lighting, and INSTALLATION
cabin lighting. The exterior lighting system includes
position, anticollision, and landing lights.
1. Place the light and spacer in position and install
the screws, washers, and nuts.
96-131. INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM
The interior lighting system includes cockpit, 2. Insert the light wire through the grommet and
instrument and control panel lighting, cabin lighting, install the black wire on the terminal board (4TB1).
and related wiring and components. Install the ground wire.
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96-135. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 28-volt lighting transistor (8Q2). Base control
PANEL LIGHTING. current for transistor (802) comes from
rheostat (8U1R2) and resistor (8R4).
The instrument and control panel lighting
circuits are protected by a 5-ampere INSTR 2. 5-VOLT SYSTEM
LIGHTS circuit breaker. Rotation of the Transistor (801) controls the 5-volt lighting
INSTR LIGHTS control clockwise closes the system. The 28 Vdc from power ON-OFF
attached switch and supplies power from the switch (8U181) goes to dropping resistor
28 Vdc bus through INSTR LIGHTS circuit (8R 1). The output of resistor (8R 1) is
breaker to collector of transistor (802), 100 regulated by zener diode (8CR1) and applied
ohm section on INSTR LIGHTS control, and to the collector of transistor (801) and to
resistor (8R1 ). At the opposite end of resistor rheostat (8U1R1). Rheostat (8U1R1) supplies
(8R1), 5.2 Vdc is controlled by zener diode base current to transistor (801) for controlling
(8CR1) and is applied to transistor (8Q1) and instrument light intensity. On helicopter S/N
150 ohm section of INSTR LIGHTS control. 51390 and subsequent, the dropping resistor
The transistor base voltage is controlled by (8R1) and the zener diode (8CR1) have been
the INSTR LIGHTS control which determines removed. The 5-volt lights are now powered
brightness level of the indicators, control by a 5-volt power supply whose output is
panels, compass, and inclinometer post lights. controlled by the rheostat (8R1 R1 ). The
balance of lighting intensity between the 5-
volt and 28-volt instrument lights is set by
96-136. OPERATIONAL CHECK. resistor (8R3).
1. Place INSTR LIGHT control to OFF and

close INSTR LIGHTS circuit breaker. 96-138. TROUBL ES HOOTI NG 5-VOL T
SYSTEM. (PRI OR TO HELICOPTER S/N
2. Rotate INSTR LIGHTS control clockwise 51390).
unit switch just closes. Check that instrument
and control panel lights are dimly illuminated. 1. Apply 28 Vdc to helicopter. Close INST
LT circuit breaker and turn LT DIM RST to
maximum intensity of instrument lights.
3. Rotate INSTR LIGHTS control clockwise
and check that lights increase in brightness
2. Check voltage at resistor (8R1). One side
and are brightest at clockwise extreme.
of resistor (attached to L39D20) should read
2 8 V d c . The o p p o s i t e s i d e s h o u l d b e
4. Rotate control counterclockwise and
approximately 5 Vdc.
check that lights decrease in brightness and
are extinguished at counterclockwise
extreme.
96-137. THEORY OF OPERATION.

RESISTOR MAY BE VERY HOT.
Refer to Volume 12 for wiring diagram. The
28 Vdc power is supplied through the INST 3. I f 5 V d c i s n o t m e a s u r e d , u n p l u g
LT circuit breaker (8CB1) located on the connectors from each instrument on
overhead console. Light intensity is adjusted instrument panel, one at a time. This isolates
by the LT DIM RST knob also located on the an internal short within a specific instrument.
overhead console. Rotation of the LT DIM
RST knob operates power ON-OFF switch 4. Resistor (8R3) causes intensities of 5-volt
(8U1S1) which provides power to both the 28- and 28-volt lighting system to track.
volt and 5-volt lighting systems.
5. Perform following procedures to verify
1. 28-VOLT SYSTEM operation of transistor.
When closed, power ON-OFF switch (8U1S 1)
supplies 28 Vdc directly to the collector of the
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a. Apply 28 Vdc power. Rotate LT DIM 96-143. INSTALLATION - POSITION

RST knob from OFF. Measure 5 Vdc at the LIGHT.
collector (C) on transistor (8Q1 ).
1. Remove tape from position light wire end.
b. Set meter to read voltage at base (B)
on (8Q1 ). Rotate LT DIM RST and observe 2. Thread wire through coupling nut and
voltage variation. connect to light.
c. Repeat step B to read emitter (E) 3. Tighten coupling nut; position light and
voltage. It should vary between approximately install attaching screws.
5 Vdc and 0. If not, replace transistor.
96-144. REMOVAL - TAILLIGHT.
96-139. CABIN LIGHTING.
Four individual white cabin lights provide
passenger area illumination at pilot discretion. 2. Remove attaching screws and remove
These lights are protected by the 5-ampere light from mounting.
COCKPIT LIGHTS circuit breaker. They are
controlled by the pilot CABIN LT switch and 3. Disconnect coupling nut that attaches
by individual switches located near each light. wiring insert to light and cover insert with
When pilot CABIN LT switch is placed in the tape.
CABIN LT position, all four cabin lights
illuminate. When pilot switch is placed in
96-145. INSTALLATION - TAILLIGHT.
PASS position, each light can be individually
controlled by the associated passenger
switch. 1. Remove tape from wiring insert. Place
insert in position and tighten coupling nut.
96-140. EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM. 2. Position light on mount and install and
tighten attachment screws.
The exterior lighting system includes position,
anticollision, and landing lights and related
wiring and components. 9 6 - 1 46. O P E R A T I O N A L C H E C K -
POSITION LIGHTS.
96-141. POSITION LIGHTS. 1. Place POS LT switch breaker to POS LT.

Ensure right and left side position lights and
The position lights include the upper taillight are illuminated.
horizontal stabilizer left and right side and
lower cabin left and right side position lights 2. Place POS LT switch breaker to OFF.
and taillight. Position light lens or lamps may Ensure side position lights and the taillight
be replaced as necessary. are extinguished.
96-142. REMOVAL - POSITION LIGHT. 96-147. ANTICOLLISION LIGHT.

1. Ensure that all electrical power is OFF.
2. To remove position lights, remove
attaching screws and remove light from 1. Place ANTICOLL LT switch breaker to
mounting. Back off nut and disconnect ANTI COLL LT. Ensure anticollision light
electrical wiring from light. Cover wire end illuminates and flashes at a rate of 42 to 45
with tape. flashes per minute.
2. Place ANTI COLL LT switch breaker to

OFF. Ensure anticollision light extinguishes.
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96-149. REMOVAL. 96-152. INSTALLATION - HS STROBE

POWER SUPPLY.
1. Position unit; install and tighten attaching

screws, washers, and nuts.
WHEN RE MOV ING FLASH TUBE 2. Remove tape and connect electrical
FROM ANTICOLLISION BEACON, connector and wiring.
AVO ID TO UC H I NG G L A SS
POR T IO N O F T U B E W I TH 96-153. LANDING LIGHTS.
F INGERS. OIL FROM F INGER WILL
SHORTEN LIFE OF TUBE.
96-154. REPLACEMENT - L A NDING
1. Verify all electrical power is OFF. LIGHTS.
2. Release retainer ring clamp and remove 1. Removal.

lens.
a. Verify all electrical power is OFF.
3. Carefully pull flash tube from socket.
b. Open or remove light access window.
i
c. Remove nuts, spacers, washers, and
bolts attaching landing lights.
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CAUTION 1 d. D isconnect electrical wiring f rom
•••••••••••••••••! landing lights and cover wire ends with tape.
Remove lights.
WHEN INSTALLING FLASH TUBE
I N ANTICOL L ISION BE ACON,
2. Installation.
AVO ID TO UC H I N G G L A SS
P ORTION OF TU BE W ITH
a . Remove tape from wire ends and
FINGERS. OIL FROM F INGER WILL
connect electrical wiring to landing lights.
SHORTEN LIFE OF TUBE.
1. Carefully insert flash tube into socket. b. Position light on mounting bracket and
install attaching bolts, washers, spacers, and
2. Reassemble retainer ring clamp and lens. nuts.
3. Position lamp support plate in base; NOTE

install lens; install and secure retainer ring.
Position forward light so that lower
forward edge of light is 6.0 inches
96-151. REMOVAL-HS STROBE POWER (15.2 cm) forward of station 18. Aft
SUPPLY.
light should be positioned so that
lower forward edge of light is 2.0
1. Ensure all electrical power is OFF. inches (5.1 cm) forward of station
18.
2. Disconnect electrical connector and black
and white wire. Tape wire end.
c. Install or close light access window.
3. Remove attaching screws, washers, and
nuts. 96-155. REMOVAL - LANDING LIGHT
RELAYS.
1. Ensure that all electrical power is OFF.
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2. Disconnect all electrical wiring from the 96 - 1 60. ENGINE C ONT RO L AND
relay and cover wire ends with tape. ACCESSORIES SYSTEMS.
3. Remove screws and washers attaching The engine control and accessories systems
relay and remove relay. include the fuel boost pumps, fuel shut-off
valve, fuel dump switch, fuel dump solenoid,
fuel valve switch, engine anti-ice solenoid,
96-156. INSTALLATION - LANDING
and engine anti-ice switch.
LIGHT R ELAYS.
1. Position landing light relay beneath base 96-161. FUEL BOOST PUMPS.
of instrument pedestal and install attaching
washers and screws. Two electrically operated fuel boost pumps
submerged in the fuel cell are accessible from
2. Remove tape from wire ends and connect the bottom of the fuselage. Both pumps are
all electrical wiring. connected to a common fuel line and either
will furnish sufficient flow for engine
operation. The pumps are energized from
96 -157. O P E R AT I ONAL C H E C K - separate circuit breakers in the overhead
LANDING LIGHTS. console and may be operated separately or
together.
1. Close LDG LIGHTS circuit breaker. Place
LDG LT switch to FWD. Verify forward landing
light illuminates. NOTE
The left fuel boost pump will
2. Place LDG LT switch to BOTH. Verify
continue t o operate i f both FUEL
both landing lights illuminate.
BOOST LEFT (located in OVHD
CSL) and LH FUEL BOOST (located
3. Place LDG LT switch to OFF. Verify both
adjacent to battery) circuit breakers
landing lights extinguish.
are pushed in, fuel valve switch is
ON, and battery switch is OFF. This
96-158. R EM OVAL - LANDING LIGHT alternate circuit ensures that left
SWITCH. boost pump will continue to function
and transfer fuel from forward fuel
1. Ensure electrical power is OFF. tanks when both generator and
battery switches are OFF and fuel
2. Remove collective stick switch plate valve is ON.
mounting screws and lift plate sufficiently to
gain access to switch wires. 96-162. OPERATIONAL CH ECK - FUEL
BOOST PUMPS.
3. Disconnect switch wires.
4. Remove switch from switch plate. NOTE

Battery must be installed to perform
96-159. INSTALLATION - LANDING this test. Add sufficient fuel to fuel
LIGHT SWITCH. cell to assure that fuel inlet of pump
is submerged by at least one inch
1. Ensure indexing key is in proper position (25 mm).
and install switch in switch plate.
1. Close FUEL BOOST RIGHT circuit
2. Connect wires to switch. breaker. Verify right fuel boost pump (located
forward on sump) operates.
3. Position plate on collective stick and
install mounting screws.
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2 . O p e n F U E L B O O S T RIGHT c i r c u i t 96-165. FUEL DRAIN VALVE.

breaker. Verify right fuel boost pump ceases
operation. The fuel drain valve, located on fuel sump, is
an electrically operated solenoid valve and
3. Close FUEL BOOST LEFT circuit breaker. provides a means of draining fuel tanks. The
Place battery switch to ON. Verify left fuel valve is controlled by the FUEL DRAIN switch
boost pump (located aft on sump) operates. located on RH lower aft side of the fuel cell.
The switch is a momentary, press-to-operate
4. Place battery switch to OFF. Verify left type.
fuel boost pump ceases operation.
5. Close LH FUEL BOOST circuit breaker. 96-166. OPERATIONAL CHECK.

Ensure FUEL VALVE circuit breaker is open.
Place FUEL VALVE switch to ON. Verify left 1. Close FUEL VALVE circuit breaker.
fuel boost pump operates.
6. Place FUEL VALVE switch to OFF. Verify 2. Position FUEL VALVE switch to OFF.
left fuel boost pump ceases operation.
3. Press FUEL DRAIN switch. Verify fuel
7. Open LH FUEL BOOST circuit breaker. drain valve opens.
Check left fuel boost pump remains
inoperative. 4. Release FUEL DRAIN switch. Verify fuel
drain valve closes.
NOTE
96-167. FUEL DRAIN SWITCH.
When operating on external power
or aircraft generator power, with
The fuel drain switch is a single pole, single
battery removed, the battery switch
throw, double break type switch. The switch is
must be placed in the ON position to
made up of two parts, the outer environmental
activate the left fuel boost pump.
seal and the inner switch assembly, The
electrical circuit to the fuel drain switch is only
96-163. FUEL VALVE. activated when the battery is ON and the fuel
valve switch is OFF. This prevents
The fuel shut-off valve, located above the aft inadvertent operation of the fuel drain switch
fuel cell on the right side of the helicopter, is during flight.
an electrically operated motor driven valve
and provides a means of shutting off fuel to
the engine. The valve is controlled by the 96-168. REMOVAL.
FUEL VALVE switch on the instrument panel.
2. Access to switch is gained by removing
1. Set FUEL VALVE switch to OFF and side panel in the baggage compartment.
close FUEL VALVE circuit breaker. Place
FUEL VALVE switch to ON. Check fuel valve 3. Disconnect electrical wires (soldered) and
opens. protect with tape.
2. Place FUEL VALVE switch to OFF. Check 4. Rem o v e i n n e r s wi t c h a s s e m b ly by

fuel valve closes. unscrewing it from outer environmental seal.
5. Remove outer environmental seal by

removing nut which attaches seal to fuselage
and remove seal from fuselage.
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96-169. INSTALLATION - FUEL DRAIN 9 6 - 1 74. OPER A T I O N A L C H E C K -

SWITCH. ENGINE ANTI-ICE SYSTEM.
1. Position environmental seal part of switch 1. Close ENG ANTI-ICE circuit breaker.
i n f u s e l a g e a n d i n s t a l l w i t h a t t a chi n g
hardware. 2. Position ENGINE ANTI-ICE switch to ON.
Verify hot air solenoid deenergizes.
2. Remove protective tape from wires and
solder to inner switch assembly. Install inner 3. Position ENGINE ANTI-ICE switch to
switch assembly in outer environmental seal. OFF. Verify hot air solenoid energizes.
Alternatively, install inner switch assembly in
outer environmental seal and then solder 4. Open ENG ANTI-ICE circuit breaker.
wires to inner switch assembly.
96-175. REMOVAL - ENGINE ANTI-ICE

96-170. FUEL VALVE SWITCH. SWITCH.
96-171. REMOVAL. 1. Ensure electrical power is OFF.
1. Ensure electrical power is OFF. 2. Remove attaching hardware and switch

from edgelit panel.
2. Disconnect electrical wires and protect
with tape. 3. Remove electrical wires from switch and
protect with tape.
3. Remove attaching hardware and remove
switch guard. 96-176. INSTALLATION - ENGINE ANTI
ICE SWITCH.
4. Remove attaching hardware and remove
switch. 1. Remove tape and install electrical wires
on switch.
2. Install switch in edgelit panel using
attaching hardware.
1. Position switch and install with attaching
hardware.
96-177. GOVERNOR ACTUATOR.
2. Position switch guard and install with
attaching hardware. The governor actuator is located on the
forward left side of engine and is a reversible
3. Remove tape and connect electrical wires motor that provides an increase or decrease
to switch. of the governor setting. The unit is controlled
by the GOV RPM switch on the collective
stick.
96-173. ENGINE ANTI-ICE SYSTEM.
The hot air solenoid valve is powered from 28 96-178. OPERATIONAL CHECK.
Vdc essential bus through ENG ANTI-ICE
circuit breaker and ENGINE ANTI-ICE switch. 1. Close GOV CONT circuit breaker. Press
When hot air solenoid valve is deenergized GOV RPM switch to INCR. Verify governor
(valve open) hot air passes from compressor control actuator retracts.
diffuser through valve to inlet housing. The
hot air aids in preventing ice formation on 2. Press GOV RPM switch to DECR. Verify
hollow inlet guide vanes. governor control actuator extends.
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96-179. GOVE R N O R RPM CONTROL 96-182. FLIGHT CONTROL ELECTRICAL

SWITCH. SYSTEM.
The governor rpm control switch, located in The flight control electrical system consists of
the pilot collective switch box, is a double the hydraulic bypass solenoid, control boost
pole, double-throw, spring loaded, momentary switch, and related components and wiring.
contact switch that enables the pilot to
i ncrease or decrease the governor RPM
actuator setting. With the switch in INCR 96-183. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SWITCH.
position, the circuit to the actuator motor is
completed and allows the motor to move the The hydraulic system switch located in the
arm in one given direction. With the switch in edgelit panel on the pedestal controls the
DECR position the polarity to the actuator operation of the hydraulic bypass solenoid.
motor is reversed, allowing the actuator arm The solenoid is normally open when de
to move in the opposite direction. When the energized. Therefore the switch provides
switch i s in rest position, circuit i s de power in the off position only.
energized.
9 6 - 1 84. H Y D R A U L I C BY P ASS
96-180. REMOVAL. SOLENOID.
1. Ensure electrical power is OF F.

96-185. REMOVAL.
2. Remove switch plate mounting screws
1. Disconnect electrical receptacle and
and lift plate sufficiently to gain access to
cover end with electrical tape.
switch wires.
3. Disconnect switch wires. 2. Remove lockwire and screw valve off

body.
4. Remove switch from panel.
1·················1
t CAUTION
1. Screw valve on body; tighten and secure

i••••••••••••••••• with lockwire (C-405).
TAKE CARE IN SWITCH REMOVAL 2. Remove tape and attach electrical

T O P R E V E N T C H A FING OR receptacle.
DAMAGE TO WIRES.
96-187. OPERATIONAL CHECK- FLIGHT
96-181. INSTALLATION. CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
1. Install switch to plate observing that 1. Connect hydraulic external power to

indexing key is in proper position. helicopter and adjust for normal hydraulic
system pressure.
2. Connect wires to switch.
2. Close HYDR SYSTEM circuit breaker.
3. Position plate on switch box and install Place hydraulic boost switch to ON. Verify
mounting screws. only normal force is required to operate the
c yclic stick, collective stick, and pedal
controls.
3. Place hydraulic boost switch to OFF.

Verify cyclic, collective, and pedal controls
are much harder to move than in step 2.
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96-188. MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL energized by the DEFOG BLOWER switch

SYSTEM. breaker on the overhead console.
The miscellaneous electrical system consists

of the defogging blowers.
1. Close DEFOG BLOWER switch circuit
96-189. DEFOGGING BLOWERS. breaker. Verify defogging blowers operate.
A right and left defogging blower is provided 2. Open DEFOG BLOWER switch circuit
in the forward end of the right and left side breaker. Verify blowers stop operating.
ram air/defogging nozzles. The blowers are
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CHAPTER 96 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

96-1 Electrical Systems.......................................................................... 96-00-00 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

96-42 Generatro Control Unit — Removal.......................................... 96-00-00 16E

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

96-84 Caution and Warning System ........................................................ 96-00-00 28

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

96-127 Fuel Flow Switch............................................................................ 96-00-00 36

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

96-172 Installation................................................................................. 96-00-00 42

96-1 Equipment Location ............................................................................................ 8

96-1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 96-4. EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER.

Controls for the 28 volt direct current

96-2. ELECTRICAL POWER. 96-5. WIRING.

All wires are marked with identification letters

T h e f o l l o w i n g are c o n t i n u o u s l o ading Example: E17820N

3. Optional avionics 8.70 amperes 20 Wire Size

Total 101.80 amperes N Ground

Short time loads include: Circuit Identification Letters:

Battery charge 57.8 amperes (maximum A Armament Circuits

F Flight Instrument Circuits

H Heating, Ventilating and Anti­

K Engine Control Circuit contacts, broken wires, faulty contacts, insert

Q Fuel and Oil Circuit 6. Inspect shunts for corrosion, security,

7. Inspect shock mounts for retention,

96-7. REMOVAL. 9. Vi s u a l l y che ck d i o d e s f o r l o o s e

2. Remove attaching hardware. 1 O. Visually inspect panel lights for corrosion

1. Inspect rheostats for security, corrosion, 2. At t a c h i d e n t if i e d t e r m i n a l s a n d/or

4. Inspect plugs, connectors and receptacles

96-11. REMOVAL. 2. Verify all electrical power is OFF.

2. Verify all electrical power is OFF. 96-16. INSTALLATION.

3. Disengage fasteners holding panel 1. Position breaker in panel assembly and

2. Visually inspect for loose wiring 96-17. DC POWER SYSTEM.

1. Connect electrical connector. 96-18. BATTERY SYSTEM.

2. Position panel in mount. The battery system includes the battery,

Se e m i s c e l l a n e o u s e l e c t r i c a l 4. Remove battery holddown bolts and

battery current to the main bus bar. It is actuated by a

DO NOT USE WIRE BRUSH. VERIFY 96-23. REMOVAL

4. Secure nose access door.

96-22. BATTERY RELAY

The battery relay, located in the nose section, forward

96-27. EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE —

1. Position the BAT switch to OFF.

3. Disconnect the power cables. Wrap the terminals

The generator system includes the generator portion

96-34A. Starter Generator — Cleaning

MATERIALS REQUIRED Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.

Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

NUMBER NOMENCLATURE C-405 Lockwire

C-304 Drycleaning Solvent

2. Examine the fan cover to make sure it is not

H Heating, Ventilating and Anti