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c. Normal Shutdown.
d. Emergency Shutdown.
(1) Place the N1 throttle lever to the ground
(1) Press the instrument power off switch and
move the N1 throttle lever to the fuel cutoff (0°) posi-
idle (30°) position and the governor lever to the
tion.
minimum position.
(2) If time permits, position the teat eat
(2) Stabilize at idle for two minutes.
switches and controls as outlined in TM 55-4920-328-
13.
(3) Move the N1 throttle lever to the fuel
cutoff (0°) position.
10-6. Operating Parameters.
(4) Shut down the test stand es outlined in
Observe the engine operating parameters (limits)
TM 55-4920-328-13.
in table 10-1 during all phases of engine testing.
Table 10-1. Operating Limits
Item
Limit
Remarks
N1 speed
Rated
Maximum continuous
Maximum transient
N2 speed
Rated
Maximum continuous
Takeoff
Flight autorotation
Maximum transient
Takeoff
Flight autorotation
100%
*105%
*106%
Permitted for 15 seconds maximum.
100%
See note.
*101%
*105%
See note.
*103%
Permitted for 15 seconds maximum.
*110%
Permitted for 15 seconds maximum.
NOTE
Maximum continuous and maximum transient
speeds vary linearly from flight autorotation to
takeoff. (Refer to fig. 10-1.1.) Send the engine to
repair/overhaul if limit is exceeded.
*Send the engine to repair/overhaul if limit is exceeded.
Output Shaft Torque Limit
Torque
Pressure
Percent
lb ft
PSI
OH-58C
393
109
146*
384
104
144*
323
88
120
* Not readable on OH-58C Torquemeter instrument.
GPTOT
Maximum takeoff
1490° F (810° C)
Maximum continuous
1360° F (738° C)
Maximum transient
1490-1550° F (810-843° C)
Maximum starting
1490-1700° F (810-927° C)
NOTE
Time
Limit
10 sec
30 min
continuous
Permitted for 30 minutes maximum.
Permitted for continuous operation.
Permitted for 6 seconds maximum.
Permitted for 10 seconds maximum.
If temperature limits are exceeded, Inspect the
turbine as outlined in Chapter 12.
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