ag ° BE 2!> Helicopter A Textron Company Electrical System Training Academy COPYRIGHT 1005, 2003 BellHelcooter Textren Inc. A.division of Textron Inc, All Rights Reserved For Training Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE General 44 Battery System “4 Extemal Power System 42 Generator System 4-2 Starter/Igniter System 43 Circuit Breaker and Switches 44 Electrical System Indicators 44 Normal Operation 46 Emergencies and Malfunctions 47 Electrical System - Complete Electrical 48 Failure 2000 Elect Sytem 541-2008 ‘COPYRIGHT 1006, 209 Bell eleopite Toston le Aalvon of Toxton Ie. AlIRighs Resorved For Training Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM General The helicopter is equipped with a 28 VDC, electrical system. Aircraft electrical power is provided by a nickel-cadmium battery, a starter/generator and/or an ‘external power receptacle. Controls for the electrical + system are located on the overhead console and instrument panel. The DC controller and other electrical components are located on the accessory shelf above the baggage compartment. The major components of the DG power system include the battery, starterigenerator, DC Controller, relays, 28 VDC bus, and circuit breakers. All circuits in the electrical system are single wire with fuselage common ground return. Battery System The battery system includes the battery, a batlery relay, and a battery switch with related wiring. The nickel-cadmium 24 volt 17 ampere-hour, battery is located in the nose of the aircraft. ar — a 7 During engine operation a fully charged battery can be dotermined by moving the battery switch from BAT to OFF and observing the effect on the generator loadmeter. If the change in indications is less than 1,0% on loadmeter, the battery is as near charged as possible, ‘The battery relay, located in the nose section forward of battery, is an electrically operated switch controlling battery current to the main bus bar. The relay is actuated by the battery switch, located in the overhead console, which opens and closes the circuit to the relay energizing coil Pat 44 2088 PG Elctice Syston 31-2008 COPYRIGHT 1008 2003 Bal HeleoplerTexion fic” Alison af Texton Ine. ARighs Reserved For Training Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM External Power System The extemal power system includes the external power receptacle, external power relay, and related wiring. The extemal power receptacle, located in lower front center of the nose section, is a polarized receptacle used as a contact point for external power plug-in. The external power relay is located in the nose of the aircraft immediately forward of the battery relay. The external power system includes the external power receptacle, external power relay, and related wiring. The extemal power receptacle is controlled through the small positive pin from the external power source that energizes the circuit to the activating coil of the relay. The external power is connected to the Bus. ‘The 28 VDC Ground Power Unit (GPU) shall be limited to 28 VDC and a maximum of 1000 amperes or less to reduce the risk of starter damage due to excessive heat. Generator System The generator system includes the generator a portion of the starter/generator, generator control unit (GCU), line control relay, generator reset switch, and generator shunt. ‘The generator is located on the lower right aft side of the accessory gearbox and furnishes power at a regulated voltage for all dc electrical components on the helicopter. The generator switches onto the main bus when the generator switch is on and generated voltage exceeds the voltage on the bus by 0.30 to 0.42 volts. 4-2 208° Elecrica System 3-1.2003 ‘COPYRIGHT 1905, 2009 BelHelaopler Texton ne Adon of Texte Ic. ALRIghs Reserva For Training Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM The generator control unit controls the operation of the electrical system, It operates the line control " telay, regulates generator voltage, and provides protection against overvoltage and reverse current. The GCU contains an electronic voltage regulator to contro! voltage output of the DC generator and a circuit to energize the line contractor when correct conditions exist. au The line control relay is installed on the electrical panel assembly located on the equipment shelf above the baggage compartment. It opens or closes the power circuit between the de bus and the generator and is controlled by the presence or absence of a proper output voltage from the generator control unit. The generator shunt is installed on the electrical panel assembly on the equipment shelf above the baggage compartment and provides a voltage drop proportional to the Current to operate the loadmeter. Starter/igniter System The starter/igniter system includes the starter portion of the starter/generator, starter relay, field/igniter relay, igniter, and starter switch. The starter/generator is energized by the starter relay to start the engine. The siarter relay is installed on the electrical panel assembly located on the electrical shelf above the baggage compartment. Direct current is supplied to the starter through the starter relay when the start switch is engaged. The field/igniter relay is installed on the electrical panel assembly located on the electrical shelf above the baggage compartment. Direct current is supplied to the igniter and start field suppress section of the GCU through the field/igniter relay when the starter is engaged. The tension capacitor discharge ignition exciter (igniter exciter) is located on the lower left section of the engine accessory case. This exciter provides increased voltage to the igniter plug to insure fuel ignition during the engine start cycle. 43, 2008 PG Eletica Stor 24-2008 ‘COPYRIGHT "085, 2003 Bel HeloplrToxtan Ine.” Acavison of Testron nc. AllRIghs Reserved For Training Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM Circuit Breakers and Switches Circuit breakers and switches are mounted in the overhead console and instrument panel, Circuits are protected by these push/pull circuit breakers. As a design requirement CB's are not to be used as on/off switches. Battery Switch — The battery switch is installed on the overhead console and controls the battery relay that connects the battery to the D.C. bus. The switch baer positions are OFF and BAT. er . Generator Switch — The generator switch is installed is ‘on the overhead console and controls generator Gedteed output by opening and closing the generator field CO eee circuit. The switch is a double pole, double throw, Ke) spring loaded design with only momentary contact in the RESET position. The switch positions are GEN, Pes ema re ce ne OFF, and RESET. Generator Field/Reset CB — These two circuit breakers protect the generator line contactor and the generator field relay. {f either of these C/B's has tripped, they should be reset (once). if either breaker trips again, leave it out. Under these conditions, a generator reset will not be possible. Start Switch — The start switch is located on the collective switch box. It contains a spring loaded contact that provides momentary contact in the START position. Electrical System Indicators DC Loadmeter - The DC loadmeter indicates the load in amperes that is being supplied to the 28 VDC bus by the | generator. The maximum continuous load is 70% (105 Amps). +4 2168 PG Hoda Sytem 3-1-2003 COPYRIGHT 1098, 209 Sal Helcoper Toston ne.” Adivsan of Taxon Ine. AlRIgha Reserved ‘Fer Tralring Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEM Normal Operation Battery switch -ON: The battery energizes the 28v de bus and 24v de power is supplied to all aircraft electrical components. START button — depressed. The starter activates, receiving electrical power from the battery or GPU, if connected. GEN switch - ON: The generator activates and 28v de power is supplied to charge the battery and power all aircraft electrical components If the generator should fail in flight, the battery will automatically assume the electrical load. The length of time the battery will remain on line will depend upon the state of charge of the battery and the number of electrical components in operation. Engine Shutdown GEN - OFF: The generator is disconnected from the dc bus. Battery continues to supply 24v de current to the bus. Fuel Valve - OFF. BAT switch - OFF: Battery relay opens and removes elecirical power from the aircraft bus. Attthis time, both boost pumps cease functioning, (fuel valve is OFF) 446 2208 PG Betical System 3-1-2005 (COPYRIGHT 1986, 008 Bet Halooper Teszonine’”"Ad\aiot of Texron nc. AE Rigs Rewenee Fr Training Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM Emergencies and Malfunctions Battery Temp Caution Light - The 17 amp/hour Nicad battery incorporates @ battery case temperature sensor switch that will iluminate the warming light if the battery case temperature reaches 54.5° C (190° F). Select the baltery switch to the OFF position to open the battery relay and remove the battery from the charging system, When battery case temperature decreases below 54.5° C (130°F), the light will extinguish and the battery switch may be placed back into the BAT (ON) position. Battery Hot Warming Light - The 17 amp/hour Nicad battery incorporates a battery case temperature sensor switch that will illuminate the warning light if the battery case temperature reaches 60°C (140° F). LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Generator Fail Caution Light (S/N 4311 and sub) - The GEN FAIL light is controlled by line control relay. The light will iluminate when generator relay is de-energized and not connecting the generator output to the D.C. bus. The line control relay is energized by the generator control unit / voltage regulator when generator output climbs through a threshold of 24 4 2.4 VDC. Prior to the generator relay being energized, the GEN FAIL light is on. Once the generator relay is energized the GEN FAIL light is extinguished. If this caution light illuminates in flight, the pilot should follow the generator failure procedures prescribed in the RFM malfunction section and LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. 47 2098 PC Biecies Sten 3.12003 COPYRIGHT 1095, 209 Bat HalegperToxron fe" -Acivicon of Textron Inc. ARights Reserves ‘For Training Purposes OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM Electrical System - Complete Electrical Failure In the event of total electrical failure: The following system will be on regardless of switch position (fail safe on). * Hydraulics The following will continue to operate: * Turbine Engine Engine Oil Pressure « Transmission Oil Pressure * Torquemeter * Nt Tachometer * N2 Tachometer * Nr Tachometer = Altimeter * Airspeed * Vertical Speed * Inclinometer « Compass 48 PG Electcal Syston coPriuce 106, 209 BetHokoper Tone ne Advionet Teen he AERHs Roses ‘For Training Purpeses OnlyELECTRICAL SYSTEM YaLINavoT [ anu | NMOGLNHS AVI38 LISS C134 HOLVHINIOD HOLVHANFIO/UFLYVIS AVM NOM WWAUYON | FSHAIAIE FOVLIOA GNNOHD HOI aNwasuly ATF JOVLTOA 8ANO 4OLYTNOI ADYLIOA TVIVHON Sng AVIA AFUNO NIV SININOSNOD He WLISAS “ AVTAH ares WOIMLIATA AUALLYE HILIMS AGILLVE NOH VEFGO WAYON WVHOVWIC TYNOILONAS WAILSAS TWWOILITTT Hh 9902 49 2068 PG BecticalSytom $1200 COPYRIGHT 1995, 20:3 Bot HeleaplerToxren nz" Aavigon cl Tedron Inc. 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