Installation of the Ignition Exciter [IAE]
TASK 74-11-38-400-010-A
Installation of the Ignition Exciter
There are two Ignition Exciters on each engine. This TASK gives the procedure to install one Exciter. Use the same procedure to install the second Exciter.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Expendable Parts
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 74-11-38-860-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 74-11-38-420-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 74-11-38-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 13:08:49 UTC
Installation of the Ignition Exciter
CAUTION:
DO NOT BEND THE IGNITION LEAD TOO MUCH WHEN YOU CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THE IGNITION LEAD CAN BE DAMAGED AND CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DEFECTS.
1. Reason for the JobThere are two Ignition Exciters on each engine. This TASK gives the procedure to install one Exciter. Use the same procedure to install the second Exciter.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 452AR | |
| FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 462AR | |
| FIG.ITEM | DESIGNATION | IPC-CSN |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | GROMMET | AIPC 74-21-43-80-020 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 70-23-11-911-013-A | General Torque Tightening Techniques |
| TASK 70-23-15-912-010-A | Connection of Electrical Connectors |
| TASK 71-13-00-010-010-A | Opening of the Fan Cowls 437AL(447AL),438AR(448AR) |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-010-A | Closing of the Fan Cowls 437AL(447AL),438AR(448AR) |
| TASK 74-00-00-710-041-A | Operational Test of the Ignition System with the CFDS |
| TASK 74-00-00-710-041-A-01 | Operational Test of the ignition System without the CFDS |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-012-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-012-A | Re-activation of the Thrust Reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-32-00-010-010-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
| TASK 78-32-00-410-010-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Halves |
Subtask 74-11-38-860-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 74-11-38-865-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) On the center pedestal, on the ENG panel 115VU, make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to start the engine.
(2) On the overhead maintenance panel 50VU, make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1(2) is off. Make sure that a WARNING NOTICE(S) is in position to tell persons not to energize the FADEC 1(2).
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
Subtask 74-11-38-010-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | ENGINE/1 AND 2/IGN/SYS A | 1JH | A03 |
| FOR FIN: 1000EM1 (ENGINE1) | |||
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG1/SYS B | 3JH1 | P41 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG1/SYS A BAT | 2JH1 | P39 |
| FOR FIN: 1000EM2 (ENGINE2) | |||
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG2/SYS B | 3JH2 | P42 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG2/SYS A BAT | 2JH2 | P40 |
C. Get Access
(1) Make sure that the fan cowls are open (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Make sure that the right thrust reverser half is open (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
462AR
Subtask 74-11-38-040-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the fan cowls are open (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
447AL 448AR
(2) Make sure that the right thrust reverser half is open (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-010-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
462AR
D. Make sure that the thrust reverser Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) is deactivated: (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-012)
4. ProcedureSubtask 74-11-38-420-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the Ignition Cooler Box and Air Seal Washer
PRE SBE 74-0002
PRE SBE 74-0003
(1) Remove caps from all openings.
(2) Install the two parts of the ignition cooler box (9) and the air seal washer (8) on the ignition exciter (5).
Subtask 74-11-38-420-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL PRE SBE 74-0002
PRE SBE 74-0003
(1) Remove caps from all openings.
(2) Install the two parts of the ignition cooler box (9) and the air seal washer (8) on the ignition exciter (5).
B. Install the ignition cooler box (9) on the ignition exciter (5).
SBE 74-0002 : Improved ignition lead, cooling shroud and ignition cooling box.
PRE SBE 74-0003
(1) Remove caps from all openings.
(2) Install the two parts on the ignition cooler box (9) and the air seal washer (8) on the ignition exciter (5).
(3) Install the two support brackets (17) and the twelve locking washer nuts (16) on the ignition cooler box (9).
(4) TORQUE the locking washer nuts (16) to between 26 and 20 lbf.in (0.29 and 0.23 m.daN )
.
Subtask 74-11-38-420-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL SBE 74-0002 : Improved ignition lead, cooling shroud and ignition cooling box.
PRE SBE 74-0003
(1) Remove caps from all openings.
(2) Install the two parts on the ignition cooler box (9) and the air seal washer (8) on the ignition exciter (5).
(3) Install the two support brackets (17) and the twelve locking washer nuts (16) on the ignition cooler box (9).
(4) TORQUE the locking washer nuts (16) to between 26 and 20 lbf.in (0.29 and 0.23 m.daN )
. C. Install the ignition cooler box (9) on the ignition exciter (5).
SBE 74-0003 : Redimensioned ignition lead, cooling shroud and the deletion of the ignition cooling box support bracket.
(1) Remove caps from all openings.
(2) Install the two parts of the ignition cooler box (9) and the air seal washer (8) on the ignition exciter (5).
(a) Install the twelve locking washer nuts (16) on the ignition cooler box (9).
(b) TORQUE the locking washer nuts (16) to between 26 and 20 lbf.in (0.29 and 0.23 m.daN )
.
Subtask 74-11-38-420-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL SBE 74-0003 : Redimensioned ignition lead, cooling shroud and the deletion of the ignition cooling box support bracket.
(1) Remove caps from all openings.
(2) Install the two parts of the ignition cooler box (9) and the air seal washer (8) on the ignition exciter (5).
(a) Install the twelve locking washer nuts (16) on the ignition cooler box (9).
(b) TORQUE the locking washer nuts (16) to between 26 and 20 lbf.in (0.29 and 0.23 m.daN )
. D. Installation of the Ignition Exciter A-4000JH1 (B-4000JH2).
(1) Install the ignition exciter (5) and the ignition cooler box (9).
(a) Put the ignition exciter (5) and the ignition cooler box (9) in position on the mounting bracket (2).
(b) Install the bonding strap (7) on the lower forward bolt (6).
(c) Install the bolts (6) and the nuts (1).
(d) TORQUE the bolts (6) to between 45 and 36 lbf.in (0.51 and 0.41 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013).
Pre SBE 74-0002
SBE 74-0003
(2) Connect the ignition lead (10).
(a) Install the AIPC 74-21-43-80-020 GROMMET (12) on the ignition lead (10).
(b) Connect the ignition lead (10) to the ignition exciter (5).
(c) TORQUE the ignition lead connector to between 160 and 140 lbf.in (1.81 and 1.58 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013).
End of Pre SBE 74-0002
End of SBE 74-0003
SBE 74-0002
Pre SBE 74-0003
(3) Connect the ignition lead (10).
(a) Install the ignition lead (10).
(b) Connect the ignition lead (10) to the ignition exciter (5).
(c) TORQUE the ignition lead connector to between 160 and 140 lbf.in (1.81 and 1.58 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013).
End of SBE 74-0002
End of Pre SBE 74-0003
(4) Install the cooling shroud (14).
(a) Put the cooling shroud (14) in position and install the clamps (13) and (15).
(b) TORQUE the clamp screws to between 25 and 20 lbf.in (0.28 and 0.23 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013).
(5) Connect the air inlet hose (4).
(a) Connect the air inlet hose (4) to the ignition cooler box (9) and install the clamp (3).
(b) Tighten the clamp (3) by hand.
(6) Connect the input lead (11) to the ignition exciter (5) (Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-15-912-010).
Subtask 74-11-38-865-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the ignition exciter (5) and the ignition cooler box (9).
(a) Put the ignition exciter (5) and the ignition cooler box (9) in position on the mounting bracket (2).
(b) Install the bonding strap (7) on the lower forward bolt (6).
(c) Install the bolts (6) and the nuts (1).
(d) TORQUE the bolts (6) to between 45 and 36 lbf.in (0.51 and 0.41 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013). Pre SBE 74-0002
SBE 74-0003
(2) Connect the ignition lead (10).
(a) Install the AIPC 74-21-43-80-020 GROMMET (12) on the ignition lead (10).
(b) Connect the ignition lead (10) to the ignition exciter (5).
(c) TORQUE the ignition lead connector to between 160 and 140 lbf.in (1.81 and 1.58 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013). End of Pre SBE 74-0002
End of SBE 74-0003
SBE 74-0002
Pre SBE 74-0003
(3) Connect the ignition lead (10).
(a) Install the ignition lead (10).
(b) Connect the ignition lead (10) to the ignition exciter (5).
(c) TORQUE the ignition lead connector to between 160 and 140 lbf.in (1.81 and 1.58 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013). End of SBE 74-0002
End of Pre SBE 74-0003
(4) Install the cooling shroud (14).
(a) Put the cooling shroud (14) in position and install the clamps (13) and (15).
(b) TORQUE the clamp screws to between 25 and 20 lbf.in (0.28 and 0.23 m.daN )
(Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-11-911-013). (5) Connect the air inlet hose (4).
(a) Connect the air inlet hose (4) to the ignition cooler box (9) and install the clamp (3).
(b) Tighten the clamp (3) by hand.
(6) Connect the input lead (11) to the ignition exciter (5) (Ref. AMM TASK 70-23-15-912-010).
E. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 74-11-38-720-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL 5. Close-up| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | ENGINE/1 AND 2/IGN/SYS A | 1JH | A03 |
| FOR FIN: 1000EM1 (ENGINE1) | |||
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG1/SYS B | 3JH1 | P41 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG1/SYS A BAT | 2JH1 | P39 |
| FOR FIN: 1000EM2 (ENGINE2) | |||
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG2/SYS B | 3JH2 | P42 |
| 121VU | ENGINE/IGN/ENG2/SYS A BAT | 2JH2 | P40 |
Subtask 74-11-38-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the right thrust reverser half (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
462AR
Subtask 74-11-38-440-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Subtask 74-11-38-410-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the right thrust reverser half (Ref. AMM TASK 78-32-00-410-010):
(a) FOR [1000EM1] (ENGINE-1)
452AR
(b) FOR [1000EM2] (ENGINE-2)
462AR
Ignition Exciter