CFM56-3

BLEED AIR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

FOR REFERENCE ONLY, PLEASE CHECK MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND MPD 25

NOTE: To leak check flex lines on engine, pressurize pneumatic
ducting with APU or ground cart. Turn on applicable engine
bleed air switch. Manually open the PRSOV, the PRSOV
should remain open. Leak check lines.

High Stage Regulator S.I. #0360011

High Stage Valve S.I. #0360008
Precooler S.I. #0360006
Precooler Control Sensor S.I. #0360012
Precooler Control Valve S.I. #0360005
PRSOV S.I. #0360007
Remote Mount Regulator (low) S.I. #0360015
450 Degree Thermostat S.I. #0360013

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 737-300 / 500 BLEED AIR TROUBLESHOOTING
When a discrepancy is encountered in this bleed system it is important to note that this system is divided
into three separate subsystems which interact with each other but are functionally independent.

1. Precooler System----Precooler, precooler valve, precooler sensor, wing thermal anti-ice solenoid
(WTAI). Controls the bleed delivery temperature to 390 degrees by varying the amount of air
blowing through the precooler from the fan duct.

2. PRSOV System----PRSOV (pressure regulating and shutoff valve), bleed air regulator (remote mount
regulator), 450 degree overtemp sensor, and 490 degree overtemp switch. Functions to shut engine
bleed air on and off. Also regulates bleed delivery pressure to 40 to 50 PSI through modulation of
the PRSOV. Provides bleed air overtemp protection.

3. High Stage System----High stage valve, high stage regulator. Augments bleed pressure from the 9th
stage to provide adequate flow at low power settings.

THE FOLLOWING IS A GUIDE ON WHERE TO LOOK FOR THE SOURCE

OF COMMONLY REPORTED FAULTS IN THE 737-300 BLEED SYSTEM.

NOTE: For normal operation the following duct pressures will be observed on a correctly functioning system.
TAKEOFF & CLIMB 42-52 PSI
CRUISE 35-40 PSI
IDLE & DESCENT 15-20 PSI

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ASSUME THAT ALL

SUPPLY LINES AND B-NUTS ARE NOT LEAKING.

YOUR FIRST STEP SHOULD ALWAYS BE TO CLOSELY EXAMINE THE PLUMBING

TO THE SUSPECTED COMPONENT.

NOTE: When you remove lines from the engine components for test purposes be sure to use anti-seize
compound on the treads when re-connecting. These lines are known to gall and lock up tight.

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A. BLEED TRIP AT TAKEOFF POWER – bleed parameters otherwise normal

CAUSE – excessive pressure sensed in engine ducting upstream of PRSOV causing bleed air regulator over
pressure switch to trip bleed off.

PRIMARY SUSPECTS – high stage valve, high stage regulator, bleed air regulator.

B. BLEED TRIP AT CLIMB, CRUISE, OR DESCENT – bleed pressure low prior to trip or
unknown.

CAUSE – excessive duct temperature being sensed by 490 degree overtemp switch.

PRIMARY SUSPECTS – precooler valve, precooler sensor.

SECONDARY SUSPECTS – 450 degree sensor, high stage valve, high stage regulator, PRSOV, bleed air
regulator.

C. HIGH DUCT PRESSURE AT HIGH POWER SETTINGS – (climb, cruise, & takeoff)

CAUSE – PRSOV failing to regulate bleed pressure downstream of valve.

PRIMARY SUSPECTS – bleed air regulator, PRSOV.

D. LOW DUCT PRESSURE IN CLIMB OR CRUISE

CAUSE – PRSOV restricting bleed air to downstream system because bleed air is to hot. Excessive bleed temp
is caused by insufficient fan air through precooler. Low duct pressure can also be caused buy insufficient
regulated pressure from bleed air regulator to PRSOV.

PRIMARY SUSPECTS – precooler valve, precooler sensor, 450 degree sensor, bleed air regulator, PRSOV.

E. LOW DUCT PRESSURE AT LOW POWER SETTING – high power settings duct pressure is
normal.

CAUSE – high stage valve not open far enough, or PRSOV not regulating properly.

PRIMARY SUSPECTS – high stage regulator, high stage valve.

SECONDARY SUSPECTS – bleed air regulator, PRSOV.

F. BLEED WILL NOT SHUT OFF OR TURN ON

CAUSE – PRSOV is stuck or valve is failing to get a proper control signal from bleed air regulator.

PRIMARY SUSPECTS – bleed air regulator, PRSOV.

G. BLEED PRESSURE FLUCTUES IN CLIMB OR CRUISE

CAUSE – PRSOV hunting due to internal binding or erratic control signal from bleed air regulator.

PRIMARY SUSPECTS – bleed air regulator, PRSOV.

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 PRECOOLER SYSTEM TEST

Note: With the engine shut down and the APU bleed valve in the “OFF” position the precooler control valve
should be spring loaded to the “OPEN” position. If it is not fully open, replace the valve.

PRECOOLER CONTROL VALVE

INDICATOR

SENSE LINE

SUPPLY LINE

SUPPLY PRESSURE PORT

SENSOR PORT