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Ignition/Exciter #2 Failure


TASK 74-00-00-810-832-A
Ignition/Exciter #2 Failure


1. Possible Causes
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
1
MULTIMETER - STANDARD
No specific
1
PLIERS - JAWED, SOFT
No specific
1
VOLTMETER - AC, 0-20 V MIN, 0,001 V, 50 TO 2000 HTZ
 B. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-834-A
General Troubleshooting Guidelines for Additional Troubleshooting Information
TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-835-A
Component and Harness Intermittent Troubleshooting Procedure for Guidance Troubleshooting Intermittent Faults
TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-850-A
Troubleshoot the Engine after a No Light - No/Low Fuel Flow event
TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-851-A
Troubleshoot the Engine after a No Light with Correct Fuel Flow event
AMM 70-70-00-910-803
SPOP 6 - Cleaning of the Contact Points and Wiring Harnesses
AMM 71-00-00-860-822
Start the Engine (Normal Manual Start)
AMM 71-00-00-860-823
Start the Engine (Normal Automatic Start)
AMM 73-21-01-000-801
Removal of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
AMM 73-21-01-400-801
Installation of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
AMM 73-21-61-000-802
Removal of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (WF01)
AMM 73-21-61-400-802
Installation of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (WF01)
AMM 73-21-63-000-802
Removal of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (W03)
AMM 73-21-63-400-802
Installation of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (W03)
AMM 73-21-64-000-802
Removal of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (W04)
AMM 73-21-64-400-802
Installation of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (W04)
AMM 73-25-34-710-802
Operational Test of the Engine Interface Unit (EIU) with the Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS)
AMM 74-00-00-210-801
General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the Ignition System
AMM 74-00-00-710-802
Operational Test of the Ignition System with the CFDS
AMM 74-11-01-000-801
Removal of the Ignition Exciter
AMM 74-11-01-400-801
Installation of the Ignition Exciter
AMM 74-21-01-000-801
Removal of the Igniter Plug
AMM 74-21-01-400-801
Installation of the Igniter Plug
AMM 74-21-61-000-802
Removal of the Ignition Cables
AMM 74-21-61-400-802
Installation of the Ignition Cables
AWM 743101
AWM 743102
AMM 78-36-00-010-802
Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors
AMM 78-36-00-410-802
Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors
FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
AWM 743101
FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
AWM 743102
3. Fault Confirmation
Subtask 74-00-00-710-135-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Do the FADEC system ignition system test to confirm a problem with the ignition system B AMM 74-00-00-710-802.
NOTE: The Electronic Engine Control (EEC) in channel A or channel B has detected that the engine has failed to light using ignition system B. The ignition system alternates at the beginning of each engine auto start in the following sequence: Start 1- Ignition System A, Channel A, Start 2 - Ignition System A, Channel B, Start 3 - Ignition System B, Channel A, Start 4 - Ignition System B Channel B. The ignition exciter is located on the right side of the fan case at approximately 5 o'clock position.
   (1) If a dual EEC channel maintenance message for ignition system A failure comes on with a dual EEC channel maintenance message for ignition system B failure, check to make sure that the fuel flow is OK.
     (a) If the fuel flow was OK, do the procedure for no light-correct fuel flow (Ref. TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-851).
     (b) If the fuel flow was not OK, do the procedure for no light no or low fuel flow (Ref. TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-850).
   (2) If an audible indication of spark was not heard during the FADEC system ignition test, continue with the steps in the troubleshooting procedure.
4. Fault Isolation
WARNING: IGNITION SYSTEM VOLTAGE IS DANGEROUSLY HIGH. THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE IN THE "OFF" POSITION BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING ANY IGNITION COMPONENTS. AFTER DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM IGNITER PLUG, DISCHARGE CURRENT BY GROUNDING IGNITION CABLE TERMINAL TO ENSURE COMPLETE DISSIPATION OF ENERGY FROM THE SYSTEM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE AFTER SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE CAN STAY HOT FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS WARNING, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
WARNING: REFER TO THE MSDS FOR ALL MATERIAL USED AND THE MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT USED. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS WARNING, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
WARNING: BEFORE YOU DO AN AUDIBLE TEST OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM, MAKE SURE THAT ALL RESIDUAL FUEL IS REMOVED FROM THE BURNER. TO DO THIS, DRY-MOTOR THE ENGINE. IF RESIDUAL FUEL STAYS IN THE BURNER, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE FIRE AND/OR INJURY.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE EEC BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, DAMAGE TO THE EEC CAN OCCUR.
Subtask 74-00-00-810-110-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Do the steps that follow:
   (1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors AMM 78-36-00-010-802.
   (2) Do a general visual inspection of the ignition system AMM 74-00-00-210-801 and fix any problems that you find.
     (a) Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (b) If the fault comes back, go to the next step.
   (3) Make sure that 115VAC is available at the ignition exciter (4000JH) connector P66 (4000JH-P66).
     (a) Use a PLIERS - JAWED, SOFT to disconnect the connector P66 (4000JH-P66) from the ignition exciter (4000JH).
     (b) Connect a VOLTMETER - AC, 0-20 V MIN, 0,001 V, 50 TO 2000 HTZ across connector P66 (4000JH-P66) contacts 2 and 3.
     (c) Do the FADEC system ignition test on the MCDU for ignition system B AMM 74-00-00-710-802 and look for 115VAC.
       1 If 115 VAC is available, replace IGNITION EXCITER [4000JH] AMM 74-11-01-000-801 and AMM 74-11-01-400-801.
         a Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
         b If the fault comes back go to the Para. 4.A.(3)(c)4_a_.
       2 If 115 VAC is not available: disconnect the connector at P101 (4102VC-A)/J101 (4102VC) interface. Connect the VOLTMETER - AC, 0-20 V MIN, 0,001 V, 50 TO 2000 HTZ to J101 (4102VC) connector pins 1 and 2.
Do the FADEC system ignition test on the MCDU for ignition system B AMM 74-00-00-710-802 and look for 115 VAC.
         a If 115VAC is available, replace W03 HARNESS [4087KS] AMM 73-21-63-000-802 and AMM 73-21-63-400-802.
         b Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
         c If 115VAC is not available, go to the next step.
       3 Look for 115 VAC at the P403 (403VC-A) fan pylon junction box. Connect a VOLTMETER - AC, 0-20 V MIN, 0,001 V, 50 TO 2000 HTZ across connector P403 (403VC-A) fan pylon junction box, pins 31 and 32.
Do the FADEC system ignition test on the MCDU for ignition system B AMM 74-00-00-710-802.
         a If 115 VAC was not available, continue to look at the aircraft power supply and wiring for problems:
         b FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 1)
AWM 743101.
         c FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENG 2)
AWM 743102.
         d If 115 VAC was available, replace HARNESS-FAN, WF01 [4217KS] AMM 73-21-61-000-802 and AMM 73-21-61-400-802.
         e Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
       4 If the fault continues:
         a Replace IGNITION CABLE 1 [4038JH] for ignition system B AMM 74-21-61-000-802 and AMM 74-21-61-400-802.
         b Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
         c If the fault comes back go to the next step.
       5 If the fault continues:
         a Replace IGNITER-1 [4036JH] for ignition system B AMM 74-21-01-000-801 and AMM 74-21-01-400-801.
         b Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
         c If the fault comes back go to the next step.
       6 If the fault continues:
         a Replace IGNITION EXCITER [4000JH] if not already replaced AMM 74-11-01-000-801 and AMM 74-11-01-400-801.
         b Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
         c If the fault comes back go to the next step.
   (4) If the fault comes back when the ignition system B is controlled by EEC channel A:
     (a) Examine the W04 (4088KS) harness from connector P13 (4000KS-P13) on the EEC (4000KS) to the connector P67 (4000JH-P67) on the exciter (4000JH) for problems.
If the fault comes back when the ignition system B is controlled by channel B, go to the Para. 4.(4)(c).
       1 Inspect for harness damage.
       2 Inspect for loose or damaged connectors.
NOTE: Loose connectors must be disconnected and examined for further wear or damage.
       3 If a problem is found with the harness or connectors:
         a Replace W04 HARNESS [4088KS] AMM 73-21-64-000-802 and AMM 73-21-64-400-802.
         b Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (b) If no problems are found with the W04 (4088KS) harness, disconnect electrical connector P67 (4000JH-P67) from the exciter (4000JH) and connector P13 (4000KS-P13) from the EEC (4000KS).
       1 Examine the pins, sockets (contacts) and lugs for alignment and damage. Look for contacts pushed rearward into the connector face. Replace parts as necessary.
       2 Clean the contacts with contact cleaner and clean cloth per SPOP 6. Blow dry with air (at less than 30 psi) across connector face AMM 70-70-00-910-803.
       3 Reconnect the electrical connector P67 (4000JH-P67) to the exciter (4000JH) and P13 (4000KS-P13) to the EEC (4000KS).
       4 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (c) If the fault continues:
       1 Disconnect the electrical connector P67 (4000JH-P67) from the exciter (4000JH) and connector P13 (4000KS-P13) from the EEC (4000KS). Use a MULTIMETER - STANDARD to test the FADEC exciter command and return circuits in the harness. Refer to Table 1. Look for:
         a Wire-to-wire shorts
         b Shorts to ground
         c Continuity (less than 5 ohms resistance).
NOTE: A short to ground is found when the resistance is less than 100 000 (100K) ohms.
Table 1: Ignition System B Channel A Contacts
W04 (4088KS) Harness P13 (4000KS-P13) EEC (4000KS) Connector Contacts
W04 Harness (4088KS) P67(4000JH-P67) Exciter (4000JH) Connector Contacts
b
6
c
1
     (d) If a problem is found with the harness or connectors:
       1 Replace W04 HARNESS [4088KS] AMM 73-21-64-000-802 and AMM 73-21-64-400-802.
       2 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (e) If the fault continues:
       1 Replace [4000KS] AMM 73-21-01-000-801 and AMM 73-21-01-400-801.
       2 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
   (5) If the fault comes back when the ignition system B is controlled by EEC channel B:
     (a) Examine the W03 (4087KS) harness from connector P14 (4000KS-P14) on the EEC (4000KS) to the connector P66 (4000JH-P66) on the exciter (4000JH) for problems.
       1 Inspect for harness damage.
       2 Inspect for loose or damaged connectors.
NOTE: Loose connectors must be disconnected and examined for further wear or damage.
       3 If a problem is found with the harness or connectors:
         a Replace W03 HARNESS [4087KS] AMM 73-21-63-000-802 and AMM 73-21-63-400-802.
         b Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (b) If no problems are found with the W03 (4087KS) harness, disconnect electrical connector P66 (4000JH-P66) from the exciter (4000JH) and connector P14 (4000KS-P14) from the EEC (4000KS).
       1 Examine the pins, sockets (contacts) and lugs for alignment and damage. Look for contacts pushed rearward into the connector face. Replace parts as necessary.
       2 Clean the contacts with contact cleaner and clean cloth per SPOP 6. Blow dry with air (at less than 30 psi) across connector face AMM 70-70-00-910-803.
       3 Reconnect the electrical connector P66 (4000JH-P66) to the exciter (4000JH) and P14 (4000KS-P14) to the EEC (4000KS).
       4 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (c) If the fault continues:
       1 Disconnect the electrical connector P66 (4000JH-P66) from the exciter (4000JH) and connector P14 (4000KS-P14) from the EEC (4000KS). Use a MULTIMETER - STANDARD to test the ignition system B FADEC exciter command and return circuits in the harness. Refer to Table 2. Look for:
         a Wire-to-wire shorts
         b Shorts to ground
         c Continuity (less than 5 ohms resistance).
NOTE: A short to ground is found when the resistance is less than 100 000 (100K) ohms.
Table 2: Ignition System B Channel B Contacts
W03 (4087KS) Harness P14 (4000KS-P14) EEC (4000KS) Connector Contacts
W03 Harness (4087KS) P66(4000JH-P66) Exciter (4000JH) Connector Contacts
b
4
c
5
     (d) If a problem is found with the harness or connectors:
       1 Replace W03 HARNESS [4087KS] AMM 73-21-63-000-802 and AMM 73-21-63-400-802.
       2 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
  • If the fault continues, go to the Para. 4.A.(6).
   (6) Do an operational test of the Engine Interface Unit (EIU) with the Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) AMM 73-25-34-710-802.
     (a) Troubleshoot all maintenance messages for ignition power supply failure or engine start/stop failure.
       1 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (b) If there is no maintenance message or if the fault continues, repair or replace aircraft wiring:
       1 For ENG 1 fault:
Refer to AWM 743101.
       2 For ENG 2 fault:
Refer to AWM 743102.
       3 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
     (c) If the fault continues:
       1 Return to the Para. 4.A.(3)(c)3_d_.
     (d) If the fault continues:
       1 Replace [4000KS] AMM 73-21-01-000-801 and AMM 73-21-01-400-801.
       2 Do the test given in Para. 4.B.
Subtask 74-00-00-710-137-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Repair Confirmation
   (1) Do an engine start with ignition system A in channel A and ignition system B in channel B to confirm the repair of this fault AMM 71-00-00-860-822 or AMM 71-00-00-860-823. You may need to do four consecutive engine starts to do this task. Use the information in the Fault Confirmation section of this procedure to help determine the ignition system sequence.
5. Close-up
Subtask 74-00-00-860-077-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
     (a) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors AMM 78-36-00-410-802.
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