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This manual includes disassembly and assembly, of the starter, starter motor, cleaning, visual
inspection, tools, torques, service inspection limits, test specifications and an illustrated parts list.
It contains overhaul instructions for both 12 and 24 volt HET starters (formerly Lamar
Technologies) as used on Lycoming Engines, Inc. (LYC) engines.
Models covered in this manual are PM1201, PM1203, PM1204, PM2401, PM2403, and PM2404.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
WARNING:
WHEN SERVICING, REPAIRING, OR OVERHAULING THE STARTER,
GREAT CARE AND CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID HAZARDOUS
SITUATIONS. WHEN MOUNTED AND USED ON AN AIRCRAFT, THE
STARTER WILL PRESENT A PHYSICAL HAZARD FROM PROPELLERS
AND OTHER ROTATING DEVICES. WHEN TESTED OFF THE AIRCRAFT,
THE STARTER PRODUCES A HIGH TORQUE AND USES HIGH
ELECTRICAL CURRENT, WHICH PRESENTS BOTH PHYSICAL AND
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD THAT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
IF PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL OR IN THE AIRCRAFT/ENGINE
SERVICE MANUALS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE AIRCRAFT BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING OR
SERVICING THE STARTER SYSTEM TO AVOID “HOT TERMINAL”
SPARKING WITH POSSIBLE BATTERY AREA EXPLOSION FROM GAS,
REMOVE THE GROUNDING LEAD FIRST AND THEN THE POSITIVE
LEAD. INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY, CONNECT THE POSITIVE
LEAD FIRST AND THE GROUNDING LEAD LAST. THIS WILL MINIMIZE
THE RISK OF SHORTING OR SPARKING THE “HOT TERMINAL” DURING
INSTALLATION.
It is imperative that regular maintenance must be accomplished per this manual and per the
applicable aircraft or rotorcraft service manuals and publications. In addition, observe the
following precautions:
1. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY before connecting or disconnecting test instruments (except
voltmeter), or before removing or replacing any unit. Accidental grounding or shorting of
power from the battery may cause severe damage to the unit, airframe, and/or wiring.
2. If the starter is tested on an aircraft to observe starter performance, make sure that the area
in and around the aircraft is secure and all staff and personnel are warned that testing is
progress. Contact with propeller may cause injury or death. DO NOT exceed the duty cycle
durations found in this manual.
3. If the starter is being tested on the bench without a starter test machine, be sure that the
starter is retained and secure before power is applied. High torque can cause the starter to
move with force. Starter testing uses high current while testing the motor, make sure that
the power connection is secure and insulated and do not touch during operation. Keep
fingers away from the drive end.
CAUTION:
THE AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS HEREIN ARE THOSE
MANDATED BY HARTZELL ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. THESE
LIMITATIONS ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED TO MEET CONTINUED
AIRWORTHINESS BUT MAY BE SUPERCEDED BY MORE
STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS AS PUBLISHED BY THE ENGINE,
AIRCRAFT OR OTHER MANUFACTURER USING THIS COMPONENT
IN THEIR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE
LIMITATIONS MAY COMPROMISE THE COMPONENT OR THE
APPLICATION IT IS USED IN.
2. Not Applicable
The average voltage drop of a good condition system is a 0.5 (one half) volt between the battery
and the starter. Example: If the battery is reading 24 volts and the starter is receiving 23.75 volts
at the input terminal (7), there is a 0.25 volt drop in the system. This condition would be
acceptable.
Example: If the battery is reading 13 volts and the starter is receiving 12.25 volts at the input
terminal, there is a 0.75 volt drop in the system that needs to be investigated.
2. Connect the VOM probes between the airframe (10) and negative post of the battery (1) not to
the cable terminals. Record the resistance reading. Maximum resistance allowed is 0.2
ohms. If >.2 ohms, investigate the battery ground.
3. Connect the VOM probes between the airframe (10) and the case of the starter (8). Record the
resistance reading. Maximum resistance allowed is 0.2 ohms. If >.2 ohms, investigate the
engine to airframe ground.
4. Energize the master switch and connect the VOM probes between the input post of the master
relay (3) and airframe ground (10). Record the reading. Compare to voltage is step 3. If there
is more than a 0.5 volt difference, investigate the master relay input wire and connections.
5. Energize the master switch and connect the VOM probes between the output post of the
master relay (4) and airframe ground (10). Record the reading. Compare to voltage is step 3. If
there is more than a 0.5 volt difference, investigate the master relay.
6. Energize the master switch and connect the VOM probes between the input side of the starter
relay (5) and airframe ground (10). Record the reading. Compare to voltage is step 3. If there
is more than a 0.5 volt difference, investigate the starter relay input wire and connections.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING STEPS ENERGIZE THE MASTER AND STARTER RELAYS
WHICH WILL CAUSE THE PROPELLER TO ROTATE & MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
7. Energize the master switch and starter switch and connect the VOM probes between the
output side of the starter relay (6) and airframe ground (10). Record the reading. Compare to
voltage is step 3. If there is more than a 0.5 volt difference, investigate the starter relay.
8. Energize the master switch and starter switch and connect the VOM probes between the
starter input terminal (7) and airframe ground (10). Record the reading. Compare to the
voltage reading in step 3. If there is more than 0.5 volt difference, investigate input wiring and
connections.
SUPPORT
For technical support contact:
Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC
2900 Selma Highway
Montgomery, AL 36108, USA
334-386-5400 (888-461-6077) FAX 334-386-5410
http://www.hartzellenginetech.com
Cleaning chemicals:
Use of the following cleaning chemicals or their equivalents are recommended.
Isopropyl alcohol
Stoddard® solvent
Cleaning materials:
Use of the following cleaning materials or their equivalents are recommended.
Low pressure oil free filtered dry air source (30 to 60 psi)
Inspection Tools:
10X magnifying glass
Mirror
Inspection*:
NOTE: 1 Serviceability of starter components can be determined by visual inspection under
bright light of at least 1,700 lumens and if required by using 10x magnifying glass.
Abnormal wear, cracks, warping or damage and wear beyond the limits shown in
Service Inspection Limits are all cause for rejection and discard.
NOTE: 2 Clean all parts to ensure all grease, oil and foreign materials are removed. Use of
Stoddard® solvent or equivalent cleaner is recommended. Do not soak armature or
Flux Ring. DO NOT use Carbon Tetrachloride when cleaning the motor section.
When cleaning is complete, blow dry with low pressure compressed air.
Short term, if on the shelf, requires only that the unit be kept in it original packaging. If unit is
being stored on the aircraft, clean pinion area of debris and examine ring gear then start engine
using starter at an interval of sixty (60) days. (Engine must start to allow the pinion gear to retract
on the starter drive.)
Long term, if on the shelf, requires that the starter be removed from the packaging and examined
on an annual basis. Remove from the plastic bag as originally packaged and discard the bag as
long term use may allow condensation in bag. (If bag contains a desiccant and color does not
indicate moisture, unit may be kept in original bag.) If removed from bag, wipe or lightly spray
outside with preservative oil and wrap tightly with a waxed type paper. Place back into original
shipping container. Overhauled starters must be packaged if they are to be stored.
If it is anticipated or determined that the aircraft will be in a long term storage situation, as soon as
practicable, wipe and spray the outside of the starter with preservative oil, start engine using
starter at an interval of sixty (60) days (Engine must start to allow the pinion gear to retract on the
starter drive.)
SHELF LIFE: All starters have a shelf life of up to, but not to exceed twelve (12) calendar years at
which time the unit must be overhauled. (Does not express a warranty.)
NOTE: Application of Loctite® must be used sparingly and any excess wiped away quickly.
Bushing Installation: Apply Loctite® RC680 to outer surface of Bushing (#15), press flush
into intermediate carrier from the cup side of the assembly. Burnish to size using supplied
tooling ball (#41) supported with a 15/16th socket, press ball thru bushing as shown. Make
sure to inspect bushing bore dia. per the Service Inspection Limits before installing a new
bushing.
Bearing Installation: Apply Loctite® RC680 to outer surface of bearing (#17) and press in
from inside flush to the inside surface of comm. end (#13). Make sure to inspect bearing
bore per the Service Inspection Limits before installing a new bearing. and should be
pressed from inside
4. Output Shaft - Ref: Fig. 8: Install intermediate carrier assembly (complete), new thrust
washer (#28), and new snap ring (#37) on shaft (#7).
A. Coat the shaft (#7) with silicone lube, prior to installing starter drive.
B. Install new starter drive assembly (#5) and new starter drive pin (#18). To install drive
pin depress the drive to gain access to the pinhole. This will require the use of two
compression plates made locally (see special tools Fig. 21).
C. Place starter drive in the “U” groves of the compression plates. One on pinion end and
the other on drive base. Make sure pin hole is pointing at the open end of the groove
to expose pin hole. Install the two bolts through the plates at the provided holes and
install the washer and nut. Tighten snugly. Tighten each nut one turn each until the
pin hole is fully exposed. (A vise may be used on the base of the compression plates if
desired.)
D. Install new pin flush with output shaft (starter drive end must fully seat past the pin).
Release the starter drive and remove the compression plates.
E. Use LPS® Heavy Duty Silicon Lubricant LPS P/N 01516 or equivalent. Also
permissible, LPS® Magnum Premium Lubricant LPS P/N: 00616.
NOTE: If the starter drive pinion is rolled out it will lock in place in the extended position. If this
happens it will stay in that position until the starter is mounted on the aircraft and started.
Insert complete shaft assembly into nose housing, ensuring the alignment notches are
aligned. Install three new split lock washers (#33) and three new screws (#33). Apply
Loctite® 242 to screws prior to installation. Refer to Service Inspection Limits for torque.
9. Positive Brush Installation - Ref: Fig. 13: Install new brushes (#23). Ensure that the
oval steel washer goes on the stud first then nylon shoulder washer next. Insert the brush
assembly (#23) from the inside of the motor case with the nylon shoulder washer inserted
into the stud hole with the long brush lead to the right looking down on the assembly. Next
install the black insulating washer followed by the flat washer (#26) then lock washer (#25)
then nut (#34) torque to spec and then temporarily install second lock washer (#25) and
nut (#34) on the outside of the motor case. Brush springs are leaf type and tension is not
important as long as brush meets minimum length for service (replaced at overhaul).
Refer to Service Inspection Limits for torque as required.
IMPORTANT: Brushes must be oriented 90° as shown in (Fig. 15) for proper starter
performance. Install the brush retaining clips by sliding the brush on the brush
holder and compressing as shown, for ease of assembly.
IMPORTANT: Installing the flux ring backwards or upside down will result in incorrect rotation.
15. Starter and motor housings are treated using an Alodine® process on the surfaces. If
desired, exterior surface blemishes may be touched up using a MIL-C-81706 treatment or
equivalent. Sample touchup device is a Henkel Alodine® 1132 Touch-N-Prep pen.
Complete instructions are included and the pen is available at common aviation or
industrial supply dealers.
16. Final inspection:
A. Verify all hardware is installed per these instructions.
B. Install the self adhesive circular voltage label (#39) on motor case at power stud.
(Make sure 12v label goes with 12v starter & 24v label goes with 24v starter.)
C. Install the self adhesive starter maintenance label (#20) at location previously noted.
D. Attach Duty Cycle tag, HET P/N F0366 upon completion of overhaul or repair of the
starter prior to delivery to the customer.
Output Shaft Pins (Fig. 10) Gear pins no smaller than 0.236 in.
Output Shaft Bushing (Fig. 10) I.D. no greater than 0.397 in.
TEST SPECIFICATIONS
NO LOAD TEST
Part Numbers: PM1201, PM1203, PM1204
Apply 12 volts D.C. Verify Starter Motor turns while power is applied (3 sec. Max.).
Secure starter so it cannot move. Using the starter test rig per Fig. 13. Use a rheostat 0.05
to 0.2 ohms range, 95 amp, a DC ammeter 0 to 100 amp range, a DC voltmeter 0 to 30 volt
range, and momentary switch 100 amp rating. With rheostat at zero, press the momentary
switch to apply the applicable voltage to the starter. Turn up rheostat to the voltage required
and observe that the pinion is turning. DO NOT place hands or fingers near the pinion.
The starter torque test is more complicated than the no load test and thus not suitable for a simple
test rig. To determine the proper test specifications above, use of a starter tester (or alternator/
starter tester) must be employed. Tester must be able to measure voltage, amperage, rpm, and
torque. The tester must have the capability of applying a dynamic load to the starter at the output
shaft. One example of a tester can be found on website www.crumbliss.com. Crumbliss testers
come in several models and prices. Equivalent machines of the same capability may be used.
DUTY CYCLE
The Duty Cycle for PM12/24 series starters is the amount of time the starter is engaged in start
and the rest time to cool down. With the starter properly mounted with a good ground, apply the
start cycle as follows: fifteen (15) seconds on, thirty (30) seconds rest for up to six (6) starts after
which a thirty (30) minute cool down period is required. DO NOT apply power unless the starter is
mounted to the engine. Uncontrolled free run may cause internal damage to starter.
The Duty Cycle is noted on a tag, HET P/N F0366. This tag indicates the data above and upon
completion of any starter overhaul or repair, it MUST be attached to the starter.
50 Hours (TIS) & each 50 hours thereafter. (or each annual insp, the first to occur)
Clean and lubricate the drive pinion and surrounding area when dirty or sluggish in
operation. After cleaning the starter drive, rotate the pinion to the engaged position.* Clean
the spiral threads as clean as possible and lubricate properly using the Starter Drive
Maintenance instructions found on page 38 of the HET Maintenance and Overhaul manual.
100 Hours (TIS) & each 100 hours thereafter. (or each annual insp, the first to occur)
Check for corrosion at power terminal. If present, clean and coat terminal with Dow Corning
DC-4 or equivalent. Check for signs of overheating or electrical arcing, if noted, determine
cause and correct. Check power terminal hardware for tightness and insulators for
condition.
2000 Hours (TIS) max* (any engine overhaul or 12 calendar years, the first to occur.)
Overhaul Starter
*Engine overhaul is defined by Lycoming Engines, Inc. (the OEM) in the Service Instruction
SI1009AS or most recent version. If different, the OEM data shall supersede the HET
recommendation.
** Starter drive will not retract until it is placed on the engine and the engine is started.
DO NOT dip or immerse the entire drive in any cleaning solution, as this will remove grease from
the starter drive assembly that cannot be replaced.
After cleaning the starter drive, rotate the pinion to the engaged position*. Wipe the spiral threads
as clean as possible. If the threads are exceptionally gummy, or covered with foreign matter,
apply a reliable cleaning solution such as Stoddard® solvent with a small brush and tilt the drive so
that a little of it will run between spiral splines. Wipe clean, lubricate with very light molybdenum
grease.
The Starter Drive must be lubricated with dry film spray silicon after any cleaning to assure
satisfactory operation.
DO NOT use grease, oil, or graphite lubricants**. Use dry film spray silicon to provide satisfactory
operation especially in cold weather. Use LPS® Heavy Duty Silicon Lubricant LPS P/N 01516 or
equivalent. Also permissible, LPS® Magnum Premium Lubricant LPS P/N: 00616.
REMEMBER, the starter drive must be replaced at overhaul and cleaned and lubricated at any
repair.
* NOTE: Starter drive will not retract until it is placed on the engine and the engine is started.
** Refer to Lycoming Service Instruction SI1278 of latest revision.
The following are not included in any kits and, if needed, must be purchased individually.
The following are not included in any kits and, if needed, must be purchased individually.
The following are not included in any kits and, if needed, must be purchased individually.
The following are not included in any kits and, if needed, must be purchased individually.
The following are not included in any kits and, if needed, must be purchased individually.
OHK-0003 Kit, #10 Bolt & Anchor Ring, Lyc Starter 1 ea.
4 1501019 Bolt, Thru, #10 x 4-3/8" 4 ea.
31 7801009 Washer, Lock, #10, Split 4 ea.
32 7801012 Washer, Flat, #10, Cad 4 ea.
36 8101008 Ring, Threaded Anchor, #10 1 ea.
The following are not included in any kits and, if needed, must be purchased individually.