S | L ca BS eS SERVICE INFoRMATIONLeTTeR TPES31 Seow Gomenae.e© SIL: 331-91 APPLICABLE: [x] MAINTENANCE [] FLIGHT REV. 6 ENGINEERING OPERATIONS DATE: October 14, 1800 Subject: TPE331 ENGINE WASH Applicable To: All TPE331 Engine Models Except TPESS1-14 and -15 “The purpose ofthis letters to describe a procedure and require tooling to provide either a clear water wash of a wash utlizing cleaners conforming wih the specifications of MIL-STD-85704 forthe purpose of retarding engine gas path corrosion and cleaning due to the accumulation of corrosive substances. resuling from operations in a salt or chemical laden environment, ‘This procedure may not prevent hot gas corrasian of the turbine section components since this type corrosion occurs during engine operation in corvaminated environments. The clear water rinse is also rot designed as a method of performance restoration. The cleaners conforming 1 NiL-STD-85704 may restore performance inthe case where the compressors and difusers have become contaminated ‘due to flying thxough aifoorne dust and chemicas by removing the contaminants. Operators wine have ‘experienced corrosion ofthe non-rotating components of the accessory andlor the compressor section ‘may find this procedure beneficial in reducing or retarding the corrosive effects of operating in a salt or ‘chemical laden environment ‘The interval between wash cycles shall be determined by the individual operator on an “as required basis, ‘The following recommended wash procedures ere to be conducted while “motoring” the engine with the| starter, Caution should be exercised to preclude the ination of fuel and ignition at 10% RPM. This ‘may bo accomplished by postioning the erankiein switch ta “crank” or hy disconnecting the electrical Connector from the speed switch (f appioable). The ignitor power lead and fuel shutoff electrical lead may also be disconnected, Disconnect and cap off tha fusl corirol P line atthe engine plenum iting to prevent contamination ofthe lines, Disconnect and cap off the pneumatic suppy lin tothe fuel control heated orifice kt, where applicable. Disconnect and cap off the fuel manifold purge line atthe fengine plenum to prevent contamination of the manifold purge system. AlliedSignal Engines * P.O. Box 52181 © Phoonlx, Arizona 85072-2181‘SIL: P331-91 October 14, 1999 Page 2 Pure Water Wash Procedure CAUTION: ENGINE WASH SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED AT RESIDUAL TUR: BINE TEMPERATURES ABOVE 99°C. 4.0 Provide demineralized or cistiled water conforming tothe purity specication noted, ala pressure (of 30-40 psig to the nozzle iting 1.1 Water Punty Specification Minimum —— Maximum ‘otal Solids, PPM ~ 0 pH 60 80 Chlorides PPM ~ 1 Sulfates PPM 1 Sodium PPM 7 1 Water must be clear and fee from sediment and suspended matter when viewed through a clean lass container. CAUTION: DO NOT MOTOR ENGINE IN CRITICAL RPM RANGE OF 18 TO 23 PERCENT RPM IF ENGINE STARTS DURING THE MOTORING PROCESS, ABORT THE START IMMEDIATELY BY ACTUATING THE STOP SWITCH OR BY ACTUATING THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFFIFEATHER SYSTEM. 2.0 With the water injection system installed and chaged, initiate motoring by holding the crank ‘switch “on” untl the engine reaches approximatey maximum motoring rom. 21 Turn the water injection system “on” tor 30 secords, 22. Tum the water injection system “of and allow the angine to motor for an aditional § to 10 se. Conds before turning the crank switch ‘of30 40 ‘SIL: P33t-91 October 14, 1999 Pages CAUTION: 00 NOT EXCEED STARTER DUTY CYCLE LIMITS, EXAMPLE: IF THE STARTER DUTY CYCLE IS LIMITED TO FOUR CONSECUTIVE 15 SECOND PERIODS WITH 1 MINUTE COOLING BETWEEN START ATTEMFTS, THE 80 SECOND WATER INGES- TION MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED IN 15 SECOND INTERVALS. ‘Once the engine has come fo @ stop and water has stopped running from the plenum drain valves, remove the injection equipment and reconnect the speed switch (I applicable) or other ‘alectical connectors removed fo ensure tre engine would net light off during motoring procedure, Reconnect the fuel contol P3 line and hested orifice kit supply line (where applicable). Recon: ect the fuel manifold purge lina at the plenum, and start the engine, ‘Operate the engine at idle fora minimum of 10 minutes to dry the engine. While the engine is ‘operating, energize the engine ante system for a maximum of 10 seconds ata time, two oF tives times, at intervals at least 1 minute spar to purge out any water which may have accumu lated in the ante lines. NOTE: Drying the engine, both internally and externally, I essential since water siting stagnant can cause severe corrosion, Wash procedure when using MiL-STD-£5704 solutions 1. Prepare engine as previously describod inthis SIL. 2. Fill spray tank with MIL-STD-65704 solution at the manufacturers recommended concentra tions in distiled or demineralized water CAUTION: IF THE ENGINE STARTS DURING THE MOTORING PROCESS, “ABORT THE START INMEDIATELY BY ACTUATING THE STOP ‘SWITCH OR ACTUATING THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF) FEATHER SYSTEM, DO NOT MOTOR ENGINE IN CRITICAL RPM RANGE OF 18 TO 28 PERCENT RPM, 3, Inject selected solution into compressor air intake while rotating the engine with the starter {for approximately 60 seconds. Observe starter mator duty cycle limitations (.e., two 30 second motorings with a t minute starter cooling time between) 44, Permit cleaning solution to dwell for epproximately 10-15 minutes. 5. Repeat step & 6. Repeat step 4 7. Rinse with distiled or demineralized water with starter motor running for approximately 60, seconds,SIL: P331-91 October 14, 1999 Page 4 CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED STARTER DUTY CYCLE LIMITS, EXAMPLE: IF THE STARTER DUTY CYCLE IS LIMITED TO FOUR CONSECUTIVE 15 SECOND PERIODS WITH 1 MINUTE COOLING BETWEEN START ATTEMPTS, THE 60 SECOND CLEANER INGESTION MAY 8E ACCOMPLISHED IN 15 SE- COND INTERVALS, 8. After 5 minutes, repeat stop 7 as necessary flush out ll residual cleaning solution and loosened sols. 8. Once the engine has come to a stop and water has stopped running from the plenum dein valves, remove the injection equipment and reconnect all electrical connections and lines, 10. After starter has cooled, run engine at idle fcr at least 10 minutes to ensure drying. While the engine is operating, 1efgize the engine antrice system for a maximum of 10 Seconds at a time, two or three times, at intervals atleast 1 minute apart to purge out any water whieh may have accumulated in the antrice lines. NOTE: Drying the engine, both internally and externally, is essential since water siting stagriant can cause severe corrosion. ‘A battery cart or GPU should be considered for use during this proce: dure. Care should be taken to ensure starter motor duly cycles ae ‘ot exceeded. LIST OF APPROVED MIL-STD-85704 SOLUTIONS TURCO 6783 SERIES CLEANERS TURCO PRODUCTS, INC. 7300 BOLSA AVENUE WESTMINISTER, CA 92684-3600 714-890-2600 B & B TRITECH TC-100 B&B TRITECH, INC. or 875 WEST 20TH ST HIALEAH, FL 33010, 20K-27 LUCAS AVITRON or ONE CIRCLE WEST P.O. BOX 120039 STAMFORD, CT 08902 203.351-8400 FAX # 203-351-8444 B&B TRITECH, INC. 401 EAST BASELINE AD GILBERT, 82 85234 FAX # 602.892.0508, AIRWORTAY LTD. ELSTED, MIDHURST WEST SUSSEX, GU29 OJT ENGLAND. UK (0730 81667210730 818672 FAX # 0730 815607‘SIL: P331-91 October 14, 1999 Page 5'6 ([WATERICCEANER SOLUTION INJECTION SYSTEMSCHEWATICT] NR OR NITROGEN SUPPLY REGULATED 70.30. 40° SHUTOFE VALVE , Weenarnozne: cacaven suumouwaren essune vse Hereorovoriame Tresstne of 3 a0 0 PLUS SARETY WARN Lined OR Eau, (GQ. surorevave — ‘NOZZLE 1/6 $$65100, 1/4 INCH ORIFICE WITH 3/8 NPT MALE CONNECTION, ‘05° SPRAY ANGLE AT 40 PSI. MANUFACTURED BY SPRAY SYSTEMS COMPANY, BELLWOOD, IL, MAY BE USED (OR EQUIVALENT, ENGINE INLET ae ‘BUNGEE CORD nozae a Me bored i (CLEANER SOLUTIONWATER PRESSURE LIN CLEANER SOLUTIONWATER PRESSURE LINE