King Air 90 Series Maintenance Manual (Rev D0)

76-11-03 (Rev D0)

LOW IDLE - ADJUSTMENT/TEST

(LJ-76, LJ-114 thru LJ-1726, LJ-1728 thru LJ-1753, LJ-1755; LW-1 and After and Airplanes with Kit 90-9028)
1. Low Idle
A. Adjustment
(1) Low idle speed adjustment of the N1 governor can be performed satisfactorily only at pressure altitudes (from sea level to
approximately 1500 ft.) at which the fuel flow required to produce the N1 governor setting is greater than the minimum fuel
flow setting of the fuel control unit. At higher altitudes, the minimum fuel flow will produce N1 speeds above the N1 governor
setting. The N1 governor cannot reduce fuel flow below the minimum flow setting and N1 speed will increase in proportion
to altitude when operating above approximately 1500 feet.
(2) Move the condition lever to the low idle position and the power lever to the idle position. Allow gas generator speed to
stabilize.
(3) If idle speed is too fast, move the power lever through the idle detent toward reverse. This will make sure that the idle
speed is being controlled by the idle adjusting screw and not by the position of the power lever.
NOTE: N1 should remain the same as the power lever is moved through the BETA range. If it does not,
check the power lever rigging.
(4) Remove the safety wire from the idle adjusting screw and loosen the locknut (Ref. Figure 501).
(5) Turn the idle adjusting screw clockwise to increase idle speed or counterclockwise to decrease idle speed. Adjust the low
idle speed to 51/53% N1 on airplanes with 3-bladed propellers. On airplanes with 4-bladed propellers, adjust the low idle
speed to achieve the idle RPM limit as specified in the POH/AFM.
NOTE: The idle speed adjustment is very sensitive and should not be moved more than 1/8 of a turn
between idle speed checks.
WARNING: Stabilized ground operation within the propeller restricted RPM range can generate high propeller
stresses and result in fatigue damage to the propeller. This damage can lead to a reduced propeller
fatigue life, propeller failure and loss of control of the airplane. The propeller restricted RPM range
is defined in the airplane flight manual. Contact the airplane or propeller manufacturer for
corrective actions if a propeller restriction or limitation is violated.
(6) Tighten the locknut and safety the idle adjusting screw after the adjustment has been completed.
(7) Move the power lever forward through the idle gate and then back against the pedestal idle stop. If idle speed increases
from previous setting, adjust the power lever rigging to obtain the idle speed obtained in Step (4).

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