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ENGINE MASTER CONTROL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION


** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
1. HP Fuel Shut OFF Valve Control
A. General
The HP-fuel shut-off-valve control is fully electrical (the HP fuel shut-off-valve is a part of the Hydromechanical Unit (HMU) described in 73-20-00). It is performed from the engine panel in the cockpit as follows:
  • opening of the HP fuel SOV:
    it is controlled by the ECU: the ECU receives the commands from the MASTER control switch and ENG/MODE/CRANK/NORM/IGN START selector switch.
  • closure of the HP fuel SOV:
    it is controlled directly from the MASTER control switch in OFF position (Ref. 73-20-00 and 80-00-00).
B. Valve Operation
F HP-Fuel Shut-Off-Valve Control ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
The FADEC control system contains two fuel shut-off means, which act through pilot valves to close the pressurizing valve :
(1) A fuel shut-off which is direct-hardwired to the MASTER control switch.
This solenoid operated pilot valve is powered by the 28VDC.
It is closed when powered.
(2) When the main metering valve is positioned below a minimum fuel flow position: a mechanically operated pilot valve in the HMU closes the pressurizing valve. This function is software logic inhibited to prevent operation at and above idle operation.
The fuel shut off valve is designed as follows:
  • the pressurizing valve does not open with boost pressure (even if both pilot valves call for ON) until the HP fuel pump provides sufficient pressure to open it,
  • Loss of power supply does not lead to change the selected HP fuel shutoff valve position,
  • When HP fuel shutoff valve is selected closed (open) a spurious transient voltage to open (close) does not lead to a permanent opening (closure) of the fuel valve,
  • The cockpit commanded OFF coil has priority over the ECU command.
The cockpit control interfaces directly with the HP fuel shut-off solenoid. The valve contains a coil which operates the HP shut-off closed when energized. The solenoid is of a latching type. It latches either open or closed until a reversing signal is applied. The open function is an hydraulic trip with a magnetic latch. A closed signal has priority.
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
2. LP Fuel Shut Off Valve Control
(Ref. ATA 28)
A. General
The function of the LP fuel shut-off-valve is to control the fuel supply at engine-to-pylon interface.
The valve is located on the engine supply system in the wing leading edge.
B. Valve Operation
The LP-fuel shut-off-valve is controlled:
  • From the cockpit overhead panel by means of the ENG FIRE pushbutton switch,
  • From the cockpit center pedestal by means of the MASTER control switch on engine control panel.
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