TM 55-2840-241-23
Table 4-1. Troubleshooting (Continued)
Item
Trouble
Probable cause
Remedy
50.1
b.
(cont)
c.
51
Main rotor does not
a.
Deleted.
b. Deleted.
Binding of gearbox.
c. Replace engine. (Refer to
TM 55-1520-228-23.)
Dirt or sand between
a. Blow out with compressed air.
rotate by 30% N1.
fourth stage turbine
wheel and shroud.
b. Turbine blade tip (N2)
b. Shutdown. Repeat start
rub.
procedure. If not rotating after third
attempt, replace engine. (Refer to
TM 55-1520-228-23.)
c. Carbon formation
c. Shutdown. Ensure that the oil
around rotating
being used is MIL-L-7808F or G, or
labyrinth seals.
MIL-L-23699. Repeat start procedure.
If not rotating after third attempt,
replace engine. (Refer to
TM 55-1520-228-23.)
52
Unable to obtain
maximum N2 rpm.
53
Engine tubing
cracked or broken at
the flare.
54
Power turbine
governor and gas
producer fuel control
throttle shaft
binding.
55
Power loss, N2 droop
or flameout.
a. Air leak in control air
tubes.
b. Improper control
rigging.
c. Faulty power turbine
governor.
d. Fuel obstruction,
Excessive vibration.
Corrosion buildup on
shaft causing a tight fit
in the throttle shaft
bushing.
a. Improper rigging.
a.
b.
c.
Tighten tube fittings.
Check rigging.
Replace governor. (Refer to para
5-13.)
d. Inspect, flush and/or replace fuel
lines in system. (Refer to Chapter 5.)
Check the engine for possible
vibration causes. (Refer to the
vibration inspections in para 12-8.)
Apply (Item 36, Table 2-2) to the
area shown in figure 4-3 and figure
4-4; a one second spray should be
sufficient. Rotate shaft, back and
forth, following spray to assure
penetration. Repeat spray if
necessary.
Refer to para 4-3.
b. Cracks, scratches, and
dents.
c. Improper sealing or
sealing surfaces.
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