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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant

FAA-H-8083-32B Version 2023

Index

A

Index – A
EntryPages
Abrasion10-3
Accelerating System2-13
Accessory Section1-38
accessory case1-38
gear train1-38
Accessory Zone Cooling6-39
Adjusting Idle Mixtures2-29
Aerodynamic Factors7-4
Aerodynamic twisting force7-9
Aeromax Aviation 100 (IFB) Aircraft Engine11-11
Afterburning/Thrust Augmentation3-27
Afterfiring10-31
Airblast Nozzles2-45
air bleed2-11
Air Entrance1-37
air filter3-1
Airflow Controls6-10
Airflow Section2-21
airframe fuel system2-2
Air Oil Coolers6-27
Air pressure against the propeller piston7-9
air scoop3-1
air throttle assembly2-26
Air Turbine Starters
air path5-14
axial flow turbine5-12
control assembly5-15
drive coupling5-12
output shaft assembly5-12
pressure-regulating and shutoff valve5-14
ring gear housing5-13
rotor switch actuator5-12
sprag clutch assembly5-12
transmission housing5-13
turbine housing5-13
Air Turbine Starter Troubleshooting Guide5-16
Aluminium Propeller Inspection7-21
Aluminum Wire Terminals4-63
Ambient Conditions10-58
American wire gauge (AWG4-48
Analyzer Safety Precautions10-61
Anti-Icing Systems7-17
APU Fire Detection and Extinguishing System9-17
APU Fire Warning9-18
Fire Bottle Discharge9-18
Area of a Circle1-28
Atmospheric air1-1
augmentors3-22
Augmentors6-33
Authorized Personnel That Meet FAA Regulations11-3
Autofeathering System7-20
Automatic Mixture Control (AMC)2-18
Auxiliary Ignition Starting Units4-17

B

Index – B
EntryPages
Backfiring10-30
baffles6-33
Balancing Procedure7-26
ball bearings1-53
Ball Bearings1-22
Basic Engine Operating Principles10-29
Basic Fuel System2-2
Bearings1-22
Bellmouth Compressor Inlets3-19
Bendix/Precision Fuel-Injection System2-21
Bend Radii4-55
Bernoulli’s principle1-58
blade angle7-2, 7-5
Blade Tracking7-22
Boeing 777 Aircraft Fire Detection and Extinguishing System9-13
Boeing 777 Fire Extinguisher System9-14
Fire Extinguisher Containers9-14
Continuous Fault Monitoring9-13
Engine Fire Operation9-17
Engine Fire Switches9-16
Fire Detection9-13
Nacelle Temperature Recording9-13
Overheat Detection9-13
Single/Dual Loop Operation9-14
Squib9-16
System Test9-14
Bonding4-65
Brake Horsepower1-31
Brayton cycle1-58
Breaker Point Inspection4-39
Breather Pressurizing System6-29
Breather Subsystems6-30
Brinelling10-3
brush block7-18
Built-In Engine Timing Reference Marks4-26
Burning10-3
Burnishing10-3

C

Index – C
EntryPages
Cam Rings1-18
Capacitance4-8
Capacitor Discharge Exciter Unit4-44
Carbon Fouling of Spark Plugs4-33
carbon seal1-53
Carburetion Principles2-5
Application of Venturi Principle to Carburetor2-5
Venturi Principles2-5
Carburetor Adjustment and Checks11-24
carburetor air filter3-1
Carburetor Air Temperature (CAT) Indicator10-21
carburetor fuel strainer2-16
Carburetor Icing2-8
Fuel evaporation ice2-8
Impact ice2-9
Throttle ice2-9
Carburetor Induction System3-1
Induction System Filtering3-4
Induction System Icing3-3
Induction System Inspection and Maintenance3-4
Induction System Troubleshooting3-5
Carburetor Removal2-27
Carburetor Synchronization11-17
Carburetor Systems2-7
accelerating system2-7
idle cutoff system2-7
idling system2-7
main metering system2-7
mixture control system2-7
power enrichment system2-8
Carburetor Types2-8
float-type carburetor2-8
pressure-type carburetor2-8
Centrifugal force7-3
Centrifugal twisting force7-3, 7-9
Centrifugal twisting moment7-8
Chafing10-3
Changing Oil6-17
Assembly of and Installation of Oil Filters6-18
Draining Oil6-17
Oil and Filter Change and Screen Cleaning6-17
Oil Filter Removal Canister Type Housing6-17
Oil Filter/Screen Content Inspection6-17
Troubleshooting Oil Systems6-18
Charging the Propeller Air Dome7-27
Checking Alignment10-9
Checking and Adjusting Propeller Blade Angles7-23
Checking Ignition Induction Vibrator Systems4-33
Checking Takeoff Thrust10-57
Checking the Carburetor Actuation11-19
Checking the Friction Torque in Free Rotation11-21
Checking the Internal Timing of a Magneto4-29
Checking the Propeller Gearbox11-21
Checks and Adjustments After Engine Runup and Operation8-13
Chipping10-3
Circuit Protection Devices4-70
Cleaning10-5
Cleaning Propeller Blades7-27
Cleaning the Oil Tank11-20
Clearances10-52
Cloud Point6-3
Cold Cylinder Check10-43
Combination Splash and Pressure Lubrication6-4
Combustion Drain Valves2-46
Combustion Process10-29
Combustion Section1-43
Combustion Section Inspection10-47
Compactness1-3
Complete fuel system2-31
Components9-1
Composite Propeller Inspection7-21
Compression10-31
Compression Ratio1-29
Compressor Inlet Screens3-18
compressors1-38
Axial-Flow Compressor1-40
rotor1-41
disk-type rotor1-41
drum-type rotor1-41
stator1-40
Centrifugal-Flow Compressors1-38
compressor manifold1-38, 1-39
diffuser1-38, 1-39
impeller1-38
Compressor Section1-38
Conductor Insulation4-52
Dielectric strength4-52
Insulation resistance4-52
Conduit4-69
Connecting Rods1-9, 10-5
Connecting Terminal Lugs to Terminal Blocks4-64
Connector Identification4-68
Connectors4-67
Constant-Speed Feathering Propeller7-15
Constant-Speed Propellers7-14
constant speed unit (CSU)7-32
Containers9-8
Continental/TCM Fuel-Injection System2-25
Continuity Check of Aircraft EGT Circuit10-63
Continuous ignition4-43
Continuous-Loop Detector Systems9-3
Automatic Self-Interrogation9-6
Combination Fire and Overheat Warning9-5
Dual-Loop Systems9-6
Fault Indication9-6
Fenwall Continuous-Loop System9-3
Fire Detection Control Unit (Fire Detection Card)9-6
Kidde Continuous-Loop System9-4
Sensing Element9-5
Support Tube-Mounted Sensing Elements9-6
System Test9-5
Temperature Trend Indication9-5
Controlling or Monitoring the Electrical Load4-70
Convergent-Divergent Exhaust Nozzle3-26
Convergent Exhaust Nozzle3-26
Cooling System11-6
Cooling System of Rotax 447 UL SCDI11-4
Cooling System of the Rotax 582 UL DCDI11-4
Copper Wire Terminals4-62
Corrosion10-3
cowl flaps6-33
Cowling6-33
Crack10-3
Crankshaft10-5, 10-9
Crankshaft Balance1-8
Crankshafts1-7
Crimping Tools4-62
Cut10-3
Cutting Wire and Cable4-60
Cycling timers7-19
Cylindar Removal10-41
Cylinder Assembly Reconditioning10-11
Cylinder Baffle and Deflector System Inspection6-37
Cylinder Barrel10-7
Cylinder Barrels1-15
cylinder bases6-34
Cylinder Compression Tests10-39
Cylinder Grinding and Honing10-17
Cylinder Head10-4
Cylinder Heads1-14
Cylinder Head Temperature Indicator10-23
Cylinder Installation10-42
Cylinder Numbering1-15
Cylinder Replacement10-41
Cylinders1-14
Cylinder Temperature Indicating Systems6-37

D

Index – D
EntryPages
Daily Maintenance Checks11-21
DC Generators4-12
Compound Wound DC Generators4-13
DC Generator Maintenance4-13
Generator Ratings4-13
Parallel (Shunt) Wound DC Generators4-12
Series Wound DC Generators4-12
Decarbonizing10-5
decarbonizing solution10-6
Degreasing10-5
deice boot7-19
Deicing Systems7-18
Density altitude3-6
Dent10-3
Deoiler6-28
Detonation10-29
Dielectric Inspection4-41
differential pressure controller3-13
Differential Pressure Tester10-39
Diffuser1-43
Dimensional Inspection10-7
Direct Cranking Electric Starter5-2
Direct Cranking Electric Starting System for Large Reciprocating Engines5-3
motor assembly5-3
starter motor5-3
Direct Cranking Electric Starting System for Small Aircraft5-6
Direct Drive VW Engines11-12
Disassembly10-2
Discharge Indicators9-9
discharge nozzle2-6
Discharge Valves9-8
Disconnection of Engine Controls8-7
Disconnection of Lines8-8
Divided-Entrance Duct3-17
dome assembly7-35
Draining the Engine8-6
Dry Sump Lubrication System Operation6-11
Dry Sump Oil Systems6-4
Duplex Fuel Nozzle2-44
Durability1-2
Dye Penetrant Inspection10-6
Dynamic Balancing7-26
Dynamic Dampers1-8

E

Index – E
EntryPages
Economizer System2-13
Eddy Current Inspection10-7
EEC system2-36
Efficiencies1-33
E-gap4-29
EGT Circuit Error10-65
Electrical Disconnects8-6
Electrical Equipment Installation4-70
Electrical Load Limits4-70
Electrical Wiring Installation4-54
Electric Starting Systems and Starter Generator Starting System5-10
Electric System11-5, 11-8
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)4-14, 4-15
Emergency Splicing Repairs4-63
Engine and Engine Compartment Inspection11-23
Engine Checks10-57
Engine Cooling Systems6-32
Engine Cowling6-36
Engine Fire Detection Systems9-2
Engine Fire Extinguishing System9-7
Engine Fuel System Components2-41
Engine General Requirements11-1
Engine Inspection Charts11-25
Engine Instruments10-20, 10-24
Engine Mounts8-16
Mounts for Reciprocating Engines8-16
Mounts for Turbofan Engines8-17
Turbine Vibration Isolation Engine Mounts8-17
Engine Noise Supression3-29
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator10-55
Engine Oil Temperature Indicator10-55
Engine Operational Problems8-2
Engine or Component Lifespan Exceeded8-1
Engine Preservation11-23
Engine Preservation and Return to Service8-19
Engine Pressure Ratio Indicator10-54
Engines1-3
Inline Engines1-3
Opposed engines1-4
O-Type Engines1-4
Radial Engines1-4
V-Type Engines1-4
Engine Shipping Containers8-21
Engine Shutdown10-58
Engine Speed Varies With Flight Attitude (Airspeed)7-30
Engine Starting10-25
Engine Stopping10-28
Engine Thermocouples Out of Calibration10-64
Engine Troubleshooting10-35
Engine Warm-up10-25
Erosion10-3
Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator (EGT)10-55
exhaust leak3-23
Exhaust Manifold and Stack Failures3-24
Exhaust Section1-51, 10-54
Exhaust cone1-51
exhaust nozzle1-52
insulation blanket1-52
tailpipe1-52
Exhaust System11-24
Exhaust System Inspection3-22
Exhaust System Repairs3-24
Exhaust Systems With Turbocharger3-24

F

Index – F
EntryPages
Factors Affecting Engine Operation10-31
Factors Affecting Selection of Conductor Material4-50
Factors Affecting the Selection of Wire Size4-48
FADEC for an Auxiliary Power Unit2-36
FADEC Fuel Control Propulsion Engine2-37
FADEC Fuel Control Systems2-36
FADEC System Description4-14
Failure To Feather or Feathers Slowly7-30
Feathering7-16
Feathering Operation7-37
Fire Detection System Maintenance9-10
Fire Detection System Troubleshooting9-12
Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance Practices9-12
Fire Extinguishing Agents9-7
Fire Switch9-9
Fire Zones9-7
Firing Order1-16
Fittings2-32
Fixed-Pitch Wooden Propellers7-12
Flaking10-3
Flash Point and Fire Point6-3
Float Chamber Mechanism System2-10
Float-Type Carburetors2-9
Flow Divider2-23, 2-45
Fork-and-Blade Rod Assembly1-11
Fretting10-3
Friction6-1
Rolling friction6-1
wiping friction6-1
Friction and Brake Mean Effective Pressures1-32
Friction Horsepower1-32
Fuel/Air Control Unit2-25
Fuel/Air Mixtures2-3
Fuel Control Assembly2-26
Fuel Control Maintenance2-40
Fuel Control Unit2-17
idle needle valve2-17
manual mixture control2-17
power enrichment valve2-18
regulator fill valve2-18
fuel control unit (FCU)7-33
fuel counter2-46
Fuel Discharge Nozzle2-27
Fuel Discharge Nozzles2-24
Fuel Economy1-2
Fuel Filters2-42
Fuel Flow Meter10-22
Fuel Heater2-42
Fuel-Injection Pump2-25
Fuel-Injection Systems2-21
Fuel Injector2-21
Fuel Manifold Valve2-26
Fuel Metering10-31
Fuel Metering Devices for Reciprocating Engines2-2
Fuel Metering Section2-23
fuel metering system2-2
Fuel Nozzle and Support Assemblies10-50
Fuel Oil Coolers6-27
Fuel/Oil Mixing Procedure11-5
Fuel Pressure and Oil Pressure Check10-27
fuel pressure gauge2-24
Fuel Pressure Gauge2-32
Fuel Pressure Indicator10-21
Fuel Pressurizing and Dump Valves2-45
Fuel Quantity Gauges2-32
Fuel Spray Nozzles and Fuel Manifolds2-43
Fuel System11-5, 11-6
Fuel System Inspection and Maintenance2-31
Fuel System Operation2-40
Fuel System Requirements2-1
Fuel Tanks2-32
Functional Check of Aircraft EGT Circuit10-63
Functions of Engine Oil6-1

G

Index – G
EntryPages
Galling10-3
Gap Erosion of Spark Plugs4-35
gas turbine engine3-16
Gas Turbine Engine Bearings and Seals1-52
Gas Turbine Engine Performance1-59
Gas Turbine Engines1-36
Turbofan engines1-36
turbojet1-36
turboprop engine1-36
turboshaft engine1-37
Gas Turbine Engine Starters5-8
General Maintenance Practices for the Light-Sport Jabiru Engines11-23
General Maintenance Practices on Light-Sport Rotax Engines11-15
General Overhaul Procedures10-1
General Procedures for Engine Removal and Installation8-3
Gouging10-3
govenor1-6
Governor Mechanism7-9
Governor System Operation7-11
Graphite Fouling of Spark Plugs4-35
Great Plains Aircraft Volkswagen (VW)Conversions11-14
Grooving10-3
Ground Check10-26
Grounding4-65
Ground Operation Engine Fire10-57

H

Index – H
EntryPages
Hamilton Standard Hydromatic Propellers7-34
Harness Testing4-42
Hartzell Constant-Speed7-14
Head Bolts11-24
High-Tension Ignition Harness Faults4-41
High-Tension Magneto E-Gap Setting (Bench Timing)4-29
High-Tension Magneto System Theory of Operation4-2
High-Tension Retard Breaker Vibrator4-21
HKS 700T Engine11-9
Hoisting and Mounting the Engine for Installation8-9
Connections and Adjustments8-10
Horsepower1-28
Hub7-29
hub assembly7-35
Hunting and Surging7-30
Hydraulic Lock10-25
Hydraulic valve lifters1-21
Hydraulic Valve Tappets/Lifters1-20
hydromatic propeller7-35
hydromatic propeller feathering installation7-37

I

Index – I
EntryPages
Ice Control Systems7-17
Identifying Wire and Cable4-53
Idle Mixture10-33
Idle Speed Adjustment11-19
Idle Speed and Idle Mixture Checks10-28
Idling System2-12
Igniter Plugs4-45
Ignition Harness4-7
Ignition Harness Maintenance4-41
Ignition Switch Check4-31
Ignition Switches4-8
Impulse Coupling4-20
Inclusion10-3
Indicated Horsepower1-30
Induction Manifold10-33
Inertia Starters5-1
Inline engine cylinders1-15
Inspecting the Magnetic Plug11-21
Inspection and Depreservation of Accessories8-5
Inspection and Repair of Combustion Chambers10-49
Inspection and Replacement of Powerplant External Units and Systems8-5
Inspection Process10-2
Installation4-55
Installation and Testing10-19
Installation of Cable Clamps4-57
Installation of Carburetor2-29
Installation of Connectors4-69
Internal Muffler Failures3-24

J

Index – J
EntryPages
Jabiru 2200 Aircraft Engine11-11
Jabiru Light-Sport Engines11-10