MAINTENANCE MANUAL 74-20-00 - IGNITERS AND IGNITION CABLES - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Manual Part No.3021442 Rev. 59.0 - 20/JUL/20

Engine Model(s): PT6A

74-20-00
IGNITERS AND IGNITION CABLES - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
1. General
A. Maintenance personnel should make reference to the INTRODUCTION section and Chapter 70-
00-00 STANDARD PRACTICES of this manual to familiarize themselves with general
procedures.
B. Install suitable protective caps/covers over all disconnected tubes/lines and component
openings.
C. Lockwire used, unless otherwise specified, shall comply with specification AMS5687, heat and
corrosion resistant steel wire MS9226-03, 0.025 inch diameter, and will not be specified in
instructions.
2. Consumable Materials
The consumable materials listed below are used in the following procedures.

Item No. Name

PWC05-111 Strap, Tie down
PWC06-005 DELETED
PWC06-005B+ Lubricant, Fluorocarbon
PWC06-023 Compound, Antiseize
PWC11-014 Alcohol, Isopropyl
PWC11-023 Solvent, Cleaning
PWC11-027 Solvent, Petroeleum
PWC11-031 Cleaner, Engine
PWC06-036 Compound, Antiseize
PWC06-036A Compound, Antiseize

3. Special Tools
Not Applicable
4. Fixtures, Equipment and Supplier Tools
Not Applicable
5. Removal/Installation
A. Removal of Spark Ignition Cables (Ref. Fig. 201)

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Figure 201 Removal/Installation of Spark Ignition Cables

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PT6A-38/-41 and Pre-SB3370 PT6A-42 Engines

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1. Left Ignition Cable

2. Right Ignition Cable
3. Spark Igniter
4. Spark Igniter
5. Fuel Delivery Tube
6. Bracket
7. Loop Clamp
8. Ignition Cable Flange
9. Loop Clamp
10. Bracket
11. Ignition Cable Flange
12. Loop Clamp
13. Bracket
14. No. 2 Bearing Scavenge Oil Tube
15. Bracket
16. Loop Clamp
17. Loop Clamp
18. Loop Clamp
19. Loop Clamp
20. Bracket
21. No. 2 Bearing Pressure Oil Connection
22. Loop Clamp
23. Loop Clamp
24. Pressure Oil Tube
25. Loop Clamp
26. Loop Clamp
27. Ignition Cable Flange
28. Support Bracket
29. Loop Clamp
30. Loop Clamp
31. Loop Clamp

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(1) Isolate power from ignition system.

WARNING: MAKE SURE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF AND SYSTEM HAS BEEN INOPERATIVE
FOR AT LEAST SIX MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY IGNITION COMPONENTS.

WARNING: DISCONNECT COUPLING NUTS AT IGNITION EXCITER FIRST. USE INSULATED

TOOLS TO REMOVE CABLE COUPLING NUTS. DO NOT TOUCH OUTPUT
CONNECTORS OR COUPLING NUTS WITH BARE HANDS.

CAUTION: WHEN LOOSENING/TIGHTENING COUPLING NUTS, DO NOT LET BRAIDING,

FERRULES OR IGNITER PLUGS TURN.
(2) Remove left and right ignition cables (1 and 2) from ignition exciter and respective spark
igniters (3 and 4). Cap/cover cable connections.
(3) For PT6A-42A Engines installed on Piper Meridian aircraft:
(a) Ignition cables for this installation are not routed on the engine. For instructions on
removal of ignition cables, refer to the Piper Aircraft Maintenance Manual PA-46-500TP,
Malibu Meridian, Chapter 74-20-00.
(b) If the engine is in the shop for maintenance, the ignition cables should be wrapped in a
coil and secured to the engine with a tiedown strap (PWC05-111) for shipping.

(4) For PT6A-38/-41 and Pre-SB3370 PT6A-42 engines:

(a) To gain access for removal of cables, loosen coupling nuts of thermostatic bypass and
check valve outlet tube at scavenge oil tee adapter and check valve. Allow residual oil to
drain into suitable container. Cap/cover end fittings and tube.
(b) Remove self-locking nut and bolt fastening loop clamps (29 and 30) to loop clamp (31) on
No. 2 bearing scavenge oil tube (14) (Ref. Detail E).
(c) Remove nuts and bolts fastening cable flanges (27) and support bracket (28) to rear
mount ring (Ref. Detail J).
(d) Remove nut and bolt fastening loop clamp (22) to No. 2 bearing scavenge oil tube loop
clamp (23). Remove loop clamp (22) (Ref. Detail D).
(e) Remove nut, washer and bolt fastening loop clamp (16) to No. 2 bearing scavenge tube
bracket (15). Remove loop clamp as required (Ref. Detail C).
(f) Remove nut and bolt fastening loop clamps (9 and 7) to brackets (10 and 6) at center
fireseal mount ring. Remove loop clamps (Ref. Detail A and B).
(g) Remove nuts and bolts fastening left cable flange (8) and bracket (10) to center mount
ring (Ref. Detail B).
(h) Remove front and rear sections of ignition cable (1) through respective mount rings.
(i) Remove nut and bolt fastening loop clamp (18) to loop clamp (17). Remove loop clamp (18)
(Ref. Detail I).
(j) Remove nut and bolt fastening loop clamp (26) to loop clamp (25) on pressure oil tube
(24). Remove loop clamp (Ref. Detail H).

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(k) Remove nut and bolt fastening loop clamp (19) to bracket (20) at No.2 bearing pressure
oil connection. Remove loop clamp (Ref. Detail G).
(l) Remove nuts and bolts fastening cable flange (11) to center mount ring (Ref. Detail F).
(m) Remove nut and bolt fastening loop clamp (12) to bracket (13) at center mount ring.
Remove loop clamp (Ref. Detail F).
(n) Remove front and rear ignition cable (2) through respective mount rings.

B. Removal of Spark Igniters (Ref. Fig. 202)

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Figure 202 Removal/Installation of Spark Igniters

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1. Gasket
2. Spark Igniter

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(1) Isolate power from ignition system.

CAUTION: WHEN LOOSENING/TIGHTENING COUPLING NUTS, DO NOT LET BRAIDING,

FERRULES OR IGNITER PLUGS TURN.
(2) Remove coupling nut of ignition cable from respective spark igniter.
(3) Remove spark igniters (2) from gas generator case.
(4) Remove copper gasket (1) from each spark igniter.
C. Installation of Spark Ignition Cables (Ref. Fig. 201)
(1) For PT6A-38/-41 and Pre-SB3370 PT6A-42 Engines:
(a) Install ignition cables (1 and 2) between center and rear mount rings passing cable ends
through respective holes.

CAUTION: BOLTS MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HEADS ON AIR INLET SIDE OF MOUNT
RINGS.
(b) Install cable flanges (27) on rear fireseal mount ring with bolts and self-locking nuts.
Upper bolts also fasten support bracket (28). Tighten nuts 36 to 40 lb.in. (Detail J).
(c) Install cable flanges (8 and 11) on center fireseal mount ring, position bracket (10) on
front face of mount ring and fasten with bolts and self-locking nuts. Tighten nuts 36 to
40 lb.in. (Ref. Details B and F).

CAUTION: DO NOT USE LUBRICANT CONTAINS GREASE OR SILICONE OR LUBRICANTS

SUCH AS PETROLATUM ON THE IGNITION COMPONENT.

CAUTION: DO NOT LET LUBRICANT CONTACT WITH CENTRAL CONDUCTORS OF

CABLES. CONTACT CAN MAKE HIGH-RESISTANCE PATH WHICH CAN CAUSE
HEAT AND OXIDATION.

CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANT ON THE CABLES THAT HAS TEFLON INSULATED
SLEEVES.
(d) Apply a thin layer of spray lubricant (PWC06-005B+) on the rubber insulated sleeves.

CAUTION: WHEN LOOSENING/TIGHTENING COUPLING NUTS, DO NOT LET BRAIDING,

FERRULES OR IGNITER PLUGS TURN.
(e) Connect ignition cables (1 and 2) to respective spark igniters (3 and 4) and connectors
on ignition exciter. Screw couplings into mating threads by hand. Make sure there is no
binding between coupling nut and cable. Tighten coupling nuts fingertight plus 45
degrees. Lockwire coupling nuts at ignition exciter.
(f) Install loop clamps (29 and 30) on rear of ignition cables (1 and 2) and position adjacent to
loop clamp (31) on No. 2 bearing scavenge oil tube or center fuel tube (14). Pass two
cables under oil tube and inlet case. Fasten with bolt and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36
to 40 lb.in. (Ref. Detail E).

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(g) Install loop clamp (22) on ignition cable (1) and fasten to loop clamp on No. 2 bearing
scavenge oil tube with bolt and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40 lb.in. (Ref. Detail
D).
(h) Install loop clamp (16) on ignition cable (1) and fasten to bracket (15) at No. 2 bearing
scavenge oil tube flange with bolt, washer and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40
lb.in. and lockwire (Detail C).
(i) Install loop clamp (9) on ignition cable (1) and fasten to bracket (10) with bolt and self-
locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40 lb.in. (Ref. Detail B).
(j) Install loop clamp (7) on ignition cable (1) and fasten bracket (6) to bracket at center
fireseal mount ring with bolt and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40 lb.in. (Ref. Detail
A).
(k) Install loop clamp (18) on ignition cable (2) and fasten to fuel tube loop clamp (17) with
bolt and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40 lb.in. (Ref. Detail I).
(l) Install loop clamp (26) on ignition cable (2) and fasten to loop clamp (25) on pressure oil
tube (24) with bolt and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40 lb.in. (Ref. Detail H).
(m) Install loop clamp (19) on ignition cable (2) and fasten to bracket (20) at No.2 bearing
pressure oil connection (21) with bolt and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40 lb.in.
(Ref. Detail G).
(n) Install loop clamp (12) on ignition cable (2) and fasten bracket (6) to bracket at center
fireseal mount ring with bolt and self-locking nut. Tighten nut 36 to 40 lb.in. (Ref. Detail
F).
(o) Install thermostatic bypass and check valve outlet tube and connect coupling nuts to
valve and pump tee adapter. Tighten coupling nuts 450 to 500 lb.in. and lockwire.

(2) For Post-SB3370 PT6A-42 Engines:

CAUTION: DO NOT USE LUBRICANT CONTAINS GREASE OR SILICONE OR LUBRICANTS

SUCH AS PETROLATUM ON THE IGNITION COMPONENT.

CAUTION: DO NOT LET LUBRICANT CONTACT WITH CENTRAL CONDUCTORS OF

CABLES. CONTACT CAN MAKE HIGH-RESISTANCE PATH WHICH CAN CAUSE
HEAT AND OXIDATION.

CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANT ON THE CABLES THAT HAS TEFLON INSULATED
SLEEVES.
(a) Apply a thin layer of spray lubricant (PWC06-005B+) on the rubber insulated sleeves.

CAUTION: WHEN LOOSENING/TIGHTENING COUPLING NUTS, DO NOT LET BRAIDING,

FERRULES OR IGNITER PLUGS TURN.
(b) Connect ignition cables (1 and 2) to respective spark igniters (3 and 4) and connectors
on ignition exciter. Screw couplings into mating threads by hand. Make sure there is no
binding between coupling nut and cable. Tighten coupling nuts fingertight plus 45
degrees. Lockwire coupling nuts at ignition exciter.

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(3) For PT6A-42A Engines installed on Piper Meridian aircraft:

(a) Ignition cables for this installation are not routed on the engine. For instructions on
installation of ignition cables, refer to the Piper Aircraft Maintenance Manual PA-46-
500TP, Malibu Meridian, Chapter 74-20-00.

D. Installation of Spark Igniters (Ref. Fig. 202)

(1) Install new copper gasket (1) on each spark igniter (2).
(2) If necessary, chase igniter boss threads (Ref. 72-30-04, Approved Repairs).

CAUTION: APPLY COMPOUND TO IGNITER THREADS OR IGNITER BOSS THREADS ONLY.

(3) Apply a thin coat of anti-seize compound (PWC06-023 or (PWC06-036) or PWC06-036A) to
spark igniter threads.
NOTE: Spark igniter threads must not be lubricated with oil.
(4) Install the spark igniters into the bosses at 4 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions on the gas
generator case. Torque the igniters 200 to 240 lbf.in. Loosen to zero, then torque again 200
to 240 lbf.in.
(5) Insert central conductor of ignition cable into respective spark igniter.
6. Cleaning/Painting
A. Spark Igniters

CAUTION: DO NOT CLEAN THE NOSE (FIRING) END OF THE IGNITERS. DO NOT REMOVE
CARBON FROM THE ELECTRODES OR FROM ANNULAR GAP AREAS. CARBON
DEPOSITS IN THE GAP AREA ACT AS AN AID IN IGNITER OPERATION.
(1) Using a felt swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol (PWC11-014) or engine cleaner (PWC11-031),
clean the inside surface of the terminal well and contact pin.
(2) Dry using clean, dry compressed air.
B. Ignition Cables

CAUTION: ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, (PWC11-014), IS FLAMMABLE AND HARMFUL TO EYES

AND BREATHING PASSAGES. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCE. WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND USE IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA.

CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE CABLE IN ALCOHOL.

(1) Clean inside of cable terminal with a wood stick (0.050 to 0.060 in. dia.) dampened with
isopropyl alcohol (PWC11-014).
(2) Spray isopropyl alcohol (PWC11-014) in terminal to remove any dirt or foreign material.
(3) Dry using clean, dry compressed air.
7. Inspection/Check

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A. Spark Igniters
(1) Examine exterior cylindrical area of firing end of igniter shell for chafing wear.
NOTE: Wear is acceptable to a depth of 0.015 inch.
(2) Inspect igniter shell and electrode for erosion (Ref. Fig. 203 and Table 201). If erosion equals
or exceeds amount shown, reject spark igniter.
(3) Check that air cooling holes are clear and unobstructed.
(4) Inspect igniter plug contact pin for erosion/burning. Replace plug if such condition is
apparent.
(5) Positive retention must exists between the igniter pin and the ignition cable terminal.
(6) Test spark igniters (Ref. 74-00-00, Adjustment/Test).

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Figure 203 Spark Igniter Inspection

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Table 201 Spark Igniter Erosion Limits

P&WC P/N Supplier and P/N Dim. A Dim. B

(in.) (in.)
3014986 Champion, FHE-182 0.3437 0.0312
(Ref. NOTE 1)
3014985 Bendix, 10-380700-1 0.2500 0.0310
(Ref. NOTE 1)

3024706 A.C., 5611760 0.2750 0.1000

(Ref. NOTE 1)
3027280 Champion, CH34055 0.3000 Not applicable to air cooled igniters
(Ref. NOTE 2)
3031213 Unison, 10-390667-1 0.3000 N/A
(Ref. NOTE 2)

3035882 Champion, CH34406 0.3000 N/A

(Ref. NOTE 3)

NOTE: 1. Parts obtained under ordering Part No. 3014981

NOTE: 2. Parts obtained under ordering Part No. 3032096

NOTE: 3. Igniters eroded beyond limits should be replaced by latest parts in accordance
with SB3264

B. Ignition Cables
(1) Inspect cables for signs of damage to braiding and general condition.
(2) Inspect cable coupling nuts for corrosion.
(3) Inspect central conductor and insulation for contamination and burning.
(4) Do retention test on igniter end of cable only:
(a) Mate an igniter plug to the end of the cable, but do not attach it.

CAUTION: DO NOT LET THE IGNITER PLUG DROP TO THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING
THE NEXT STEP.
(b) The igniter plug must remain in place when pointed toward the ground.
(c) Positive retention must exist between the ignition cable terminal and the igniter plug.
Do retention test again with new igniter plug if necessary. Replace ignition cable if not
successful.

8. Fault Isolation

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For detailed fault isolation of engine, refer to Chapter 72-00-00, FAULT ISOLATION.

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