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MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - B0 105

8 4 1 ENGINE AIR CLEANER

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Paragraph Title Page

DESCRIPTION - ...........
ENGINE AIR CLEANER ... 3

TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . ... 4

INSPECTION SCHEDULE - ENGINE AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . ... 6

INSPECTION FOR CONDITION - ENGINE AIR CLEANER . . . . . ... 7

FUNCTIONAL CHECK - ENGINE AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . ... 7

REMOVAL - ENGINE AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8

INSTALLATION - ENGINE AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

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841 - 1 DESCRIPTION - ENGINE AIR CLEANER

1. General

The e n g i n e a i r c l e a n e r s e p a r a t e s s o l i d p a r t i c l e s , such a s sand and d u s t ,

from t h e engine i n t a k e a i r , t h u s p r o t e c t i n g e n g i n e p a r t s , e s p e c i a l l y t h e
compressor, from e r o s i o n . The s e p a r a t e d contaminants a r e sucked o u t of
t h e a i r c l e a n e r housing and d i s c h a r g e d overboard.

The a i r c l e a n e r system e s s e n t i a l l y c o n s i s t s o f :
- housing with bypass door and scavenge o u t l e t s
- 750 s e p a r a t o r t u b e s
- engine bleed a i r tapping l i n e s
3. Operation
Contaminated a i r drawn i n d u r i n g f l i g h t o p e r a t i o n i s d i r e c t e d through t h e
750 s e p a r a t o r t u b e s t o t h e e n g i n e s . A s t h e a i r flows through t h e
s e p a r a t o r t u b e p a n e l s , it i s made t o swirl by t h e f i x e d v o r t e x g e n e r a t o r s
i n t h e t u b e s , c a u s i n g t h e s o l i d p a r t i c l e s t o be thrown by c e n t r i f u g a l
f o r c e r a d i a l l y outward a g a i n s t t h e t u b e i n n e r w a l l s .
These p a r t i c l e s t h e n c o l l e c t i n a low p r e s s u r e a r e a a t t h e bottom of t h e
wedgg-shaped c l e a n e r housing, from where t h e y a r e e j e c t e d overboard
through t h e two scavenge o u t l e t s by t h e low pressure-inducing engine
bleed a i r .
I f t h e engine a i r c l e a n e r i s n o t r e q u i r e d , t h e bypass door on t h e f r o n t
of t h e c l e a n e r housing can b e opened t o a l l o w d i r e c t flow of a i r t o t h e
engines.
Configuration I:
Bypass door opened by Bowden c a b l e .
Configuration 11:
Bypass door opened by a c t u a t o r .
S h u t t i n g o f f t h e a i r c l e a n e r system by opening t h e bypass door does n o t
simultaneously c u t o f f t h e flow of e n g i n e b l e e d a i r .
For c o n f i g u r a t i o n I1 c i r c u i t f u n c t i o n , r e f e r t o w i r i n g diagram 841-1 i n
t h e w i r i n g diagram manual (WDM) .

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841 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE A I R CLEANER

General
The following p r e l i m i n a r y o p e r a t i o n s apply t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n I1 only:
- r e f e r t o w i r i n g diagram 841-1 i n t h e Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
- Check f o r t i g h t e l e c t r i c a l connection t o a c t u a t o r .
- Check mechanical f u n c t i o n i n g of s w i t c h e s and c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s .
- Connect e x t e r n a l power u n i t (EPU). B a t t e r y s w i t c h on instrument p a n e l i n
p o s i t i o n BATT OFFIEPU ON.
- Press c i r c u i t b r e a k e r 1KC.

No. TROUBLE SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1 High engine exhaust Dirty separator I n s p e c t separater t u b e s

g a s temperature ( T 4 ) tubes and c l e a n
a s necessary
2 Power differente Leaking o r I n s p e c t check v a l v e s
between e n g i n e s d e f e c t i v e check and r e p l a c e
(power check) valves i n bleed a s necessary
a i r system

Leaking 0 - r i n g s i n Inspect bleed a i r

bleed a i r l i n e connections on engine
connections t o f o r leakage and r e p l a c e
engine 0 - r i n g s a s necessary
Configuration I1 supplement:

3 Bypass door opens Defective c i r c u i t Check c o n t i n u i t y

o r does n o t c l o s e b r e a k e r 1KC of c i r c u i t b r e a k e r
and r e p l a c e a s necessary

Defective toggle Check t o g g l e

s w i t c h 2KC s w i t c h and r e p l a c e
a s necessary
Faulty wiring Check c o n t i n u i t y
between main of w i r i n g u s i n g
busbar PP21 and w i r i n g diagram;
bypass door repair o r replace
actuator wiring a s necessary

Table 841-1 Troubleshooting (1 of 2)

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No. TROUBLE SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Poor connector Check connector;

contact a t remove corrosion;
plug connections replace connector a s
necessary
E i t h e r one of t h e Inspect limit switches,
actuator l i m i t and replace a c t u a t o r
switches d e f e c t i v e a s necessary
Def e c t i v e Check continuity of
a c t u a t o r winding a c t u a t o r winding;
replace actuator i f
defective

Table 841-1 Troubleshooting ( 2 of 2)

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1 841 - 3 INSPECTION SCHEDULE (refer to Chapter 101)

CHAPTER 841 Revision 18

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841 - 4 INSPECTION FOR CONDITION - ENGINE A I R CLEANER

1. I n s p e c t a i r c l e a n e r housing and bypass door f o r mechanical damage,

c o r r o s i o n and t i g h t i n s t a l l a t i o n .

a. Replace cracked p a r t s .

b. P o l i s h out corroded a r e a s with 400 g r i t a b r a s i v e c l o t h and r e s t o r e

surface protection.
C. Tighten l o o s e screws.

d. Apply g r e a s e (CM 101) t o bypass door mounting.

2. I n s p e c t s e p a r a t o r t u b e s f o r clogging and contamination. I f e i t h e r
clogging o r contamination i s p r e s e n t , remove t h e c l e a n e r p a n e l and r i n s e
t h e separator tubes.

3. I f more t h a n approx. 5% of t h e t u b e s i n a c l e a n e r panel a r e damaged,

replace cleaner panel.
4. I n s p e c t b l e e d a i r t u b e s and hoses, check valves, and t u b e and hose
connections f o r c o n d i t i o n . Repair l e a k s and r e p l a c e damaged p a r t s .

5. Configuration I only:
I n s p e c t ~ o w d e nc a b l e and bypass door f o r u n r e s t r i c t e d movement.

Configuration I1 only:
I n s p e c t e l e c t r i c a l w i r i n g f o r t i g h t i n s t a l l a t i o n and c h a f e marks. Secure
l o o s e wires, and r e p l a c e chafed w i r e s .

841 - 5 FUNCTIONAL CHECK - ENGINE A I R CLEANER

1. Connect e x t e r n a l power supply. S e t switch 16P t o BAT OFFIEPU ON.

2. Push i n c i r c u i t b r e a k e r SAND F I L T 1KC.

3. Push switch SAND FILTER 2KC on overhead console forward; t h e bypass door
w i l l Open and t h e a c t u a t o r w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y switch o f f i n t h e end
p o s i t i o n . Perform v i s u a l check.

4. Push switch SAND FILTER 2KC on overhead console backward; t h e bypass door
w i l l c l o s e and t h e a c t u a t o r w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y switch o f f i n t h e end
p o s i t i o n . Pcrform v i s u a l check.

5. Pul1 out c i r c u i t b r e a k e r and disconnect e x t e r n a l power supply from t h e

helicopter.

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841 - 6 REMOVAL - ENGINE AIR CLEANER
1. Remove engine cowling.
2. Disconnect tubes (5, 6, fig. 841-3) at tee fitting (4) in the
transmission compartment; unscrew tee fitting.

NOTE Perform step 3. only if removal of bleed line is

not required.

3. Screw plug (5, fig. 814-1) in hose ( 7 ) and secure to angle (4) with
washer (3) and castellated nut (1); safety with cotter pin (2).

1 Castellated nut
2 Cotter pin
3 Washer
4 Angle
5 Plug
6 Screw
7 Hose

F i g . 841-1

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4. Unscrew and remove air cleaner panels (4, fig. 841-4).

5. Configuration I:
Disconnect Bowden cable from bypass door mechanism.
Configuration 11:
Disconnect electrical lead from actuator.
6. Remove screws (10) and take off air cleaner housing (2).
7. If required, remove bleed air system as follows:
a. At firewall Passage,. disconnect check valves (4, fig. 841-6) from
line fittings (9) and firewall fitting (1).
b. Unscrew fittings (7) and remove tubes (6). Plug Open engine ports.
C. Remove hose clamps and remove hose (2).
d. Remove firewall fitting ( I ) .
841 - 7 INSTALLATION - ENGINE AIR CLEANER
1. Remove engine cowling.
2. Install bleed air system as follows:
a. Install hose (2, fig. 841-6) with clamps.
b. Install firewall fitting (1) and insert line manifold; seal gap
between them with sealing compound (CM 633).
C. Connect tubes (6) to engines using fittings (7).
d. Connect check valves (4) to line fittings (9); arrows must point in
direction of flow.
3. Fasten air cleaner housing (2, fig. 841-4) to mounting support (1) on
roof with screws (10).
4. Configuration I:
Connect Bowden cable to bypass door mechanism.
Configuration 11:
Connect electrical lead to actuator.

5. Insert air cleaner paneis (4) in. air cleaner housing and screw up
tightly .
6. Connect tubes (5, 6, fig. 841-3) to tee fitting (4) in transmission
compartment.
7. Install engine cowling.

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1 Separator tube
2 Bypass door
3 Operating l e v e r

F i g . 841-2 A i r c l e a n e r system ( c o n f i g u r a t i o n I )

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1 Bleed a i c t a p p i n g 5 LH t u b e 9 Mounting support (roof

ports 6 RH t u b e stiffener)
2 Firewall f i t t i n g 7 A i r cleaner 10 Wiring harness 142VB
3 Bleed a i r hose i n housing 11 C o n t r o l rod Passage s e a l
transrnission with cleaner 12 Bypass door and
compartrnent panels actuator
4 Tee f i t t i n g 8 Ejector
F i g . 841-3 Engine a i r c l e a n e r systern - C o n f i g u r a t i o n I1
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1 Mounting Support (roof s t i f f e n e r ) 6 Scavenge o u t l e t

2 Air c l e a n e r housing 7 ~jector
3 Bypass door 8 A i r i n l e t scoop ( o i l c o o l e r )
4 Cleaner p a n e l 9 A i r o u t l e t ( o i l cooler)
5 Seal 1 0 'Screws

F i g . 841-4 Engine a i r c l e a n e r - C o n f i g u r a t i o n I1
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Dirty a i r i n 4

Clean a i r o u t
D i r t laden scavenge a i r

DETAIL A

-
-
. .

Clean a i r
-
- - t h e engines

Dirt l a d e n scavenge a i r d i s c h a r g e d
overboard v i a a i r c l e a n e r housing
and e j e c t o r

1 Vortex generator
2 Body
3 Outlet tube
4 A i r c l e a n e r panel
5 Engine bleed a i r
discharge nozzle
6 Ejector

F i g . 841-5 A i r c l e a n e r panel and s e p a r a t o r tubes - Configuration I and I1

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Firewall f i t t i n g
Hose
Hose - ENG 2
Check valve
Hose - ENG I
Tube
Engine f i t t i n g
Tee f i t t i n g
Threaded
connection

800180
Fig. 841-6 Bleed a i r l i n e s - C o n f i g u r a t i o n s I and I1

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