Pratt & Whitney JT15D Series (CAT C)

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0 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Ignition system Purpose Description Exciter box Ignition cables Spark igniters Exciter box specifications Maintenance 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

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IGNITION SYSTEM
Purpose Provide the spark to ignite the fuel/air mixture.

1.2

Description The spark ignition system consists of two engine mounted exciter boxes, two high tension cables and two spark igniters. The system is energised during engine start up. The engine anti-ice and can be energised by the stall warning detector (JT15D-5 installation in Beechjet). Cessna installations may be fitted with dual ignition system in accordance with SB7178 (JT15D-1 and 4 series).

1.3

Exciter Box A sealed unit transforms a DC low voltage input into a high voltage output. When the unit energises, a capacitor progressively charges until the stored energy is sufficient to ionise a spark gap, then the capacitor discharges through the igniter plugs.

1.4

Ignition Cables Two cables carry the electrical energy from each exciter box to their respective igniter. Each cable consists of an insulated electrical lead contained in a flexible metal braiding and protected with a plastic sleeve.

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1.5 Spark Igniters Located at 5 and 7 o'clock positions on the gas generator case, the spark igniters are in the form of threaded plugs with a central electrode enclosed in an annular semi-conducting material. When the voltage reaches a certain level, the air between the central electrode and the plug outer shell ionises and allows a high energy spark to discharge from the centre electrode. 1.6 Exciter box specifications Input voltage Input current Operating Altitude Spark rate @ 10 VDC @ 30 VDC Stored energy Output voltage 1.7 Maintenance Inspect cables for chaffing, replace if necessary Inspect igniter shell and electrode for erosion Refer to Engine Maintenance Manual for limits Carry out functional test as per airframe manual recommendations Ignition components are not life limited NOTE: Wait six minutes after switching ignition off before handling any ignition components. 9-30 VDC 3.5 Amp 50,000 feet 1 spark/sec 4 spark/sec 4.7 joules 8000 volts

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