6-5
TM 55-2840-231-23
6-5. Gas Producer Fuel Control - Rigging Check
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configuration
All
AIRFRAME/
1. Gas Producer
Check the rigging of the gas producer fuel
Rigging
control after a deceleration check has re-
vealed the deceleration time to be less than
the allowable limit. This
check is also re
quired after installation of a fuel control or
any component of the rigging system. Make
the rigging check with the engine shut down
using the following procedure:
The allowable deceleration time is for an
engine which is at normal operating
temperature.
2. AIRFRAME/
Check to insure that
sufficient travel is provided
to allow physical contact
with the gas producer
minimum stop, at or before
the full closed position of
the twist grip.
Check the travel to the
opposite end. Physical
contact must be made with
gas producer maximum
stop at or before the full
open position of the twist
grip.
Looseness encountered in
rigging must be minimized
by replacement of worn
items and/or accuracy of the
rigging. Looseness that
cannot be removed must be
within limits indicated in
the figure. Check the
looseness as follows:
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