Table of Contents

Powerplant Assembly
Fundamentals of Operation (ATA 70A) .......................................................................................... 7

Engine Mounts (ATA 71) .................................................................................................................. 8

Engine Air (ATA 75) ......................................................................................................................... 9

Engine Exhaust (ATA 78) ................................................................................................................ 12

Acronyms .......................................................................................................................................... 13

M250-C47E/4 vs. M250-C47B/8 ....................................................................................................... 14

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99

WARNING - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751,
et. seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et. seq. Violations of the export laws are
subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.
 Revision Record

Rev No. Date Revision Details Revised by

Updated graphics and placed in updated

1 10NOV2017 J. PUCKETT
format
2 29OCT2018 Renumbered J. PUCKETT
3 29APR2019 Updated for Unity O. BERNAL
Updated graphics and content per Lead
4 28MAY2020 O. BERNAL
Instructor requests.
5 2021JUN02 Updated branding and footer KMORGAN

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-2 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Standard Practices of Engine (ATA 70)

The standard practices for the Rolls-Royce 250-C47 Series engine can be found in Chapter 71 of
BHT-MM-407-9 and gives instruction on the standard practices when you remove, disassemble, and
install the powerplant. Other information for the powerplant can be found in the Rolls-Royce 250-C47
Series Operation and Maintenance Manual, Publication CSP 21001.

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-3 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Engine Performance (ATA 70B)

The Flight Manual provides a Power Assurance check chart for the Rolls-Royce model 250-C47
Series engine. This chart indicates maximum allowable MGT for an engine meeting minimum Rolls-
Royce specification. Engine must develop required torque without exceeding chart MGT to meet
performance data contained in the Flight Manual.

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-4 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Constructional Arrangement (ATA 70A)

The M250-C47 series engines are comprised of four major engine sections, they are:

Compressor Section - The compressor assembly consists of a compressor front support, shroud
housing, diffuser, rear support assembly, centrifugal impeller, scroll assembly, mount assembly and
bearings. The front support encloses the front bearing and supports it through five hollow inlet struts.
The struts are hollow to permit anti-icing with compressor discharge air; also, to permit introduction of
oil to and from the compressor front bearing. The compressor rear bearing is mounted in the rear
support assembly and is lubricated from the gearbox.

Combustion Section - The combustion section consists of an outer combustion case and a
combustion liner. The combustion liner resides in the outer case. The liner is supported and oriented
at the forward end by the gas producer nozzle vane assembly and at the rear by the fuel nozzle. The
fuel nozzle is mounted in the aft end of the outer combustion case. The igniter plug is mounted near
the aft end of the case. Air enters the single combustion liner at the aft end through holes in the liner
dome and skin. The air is mixed with fuel sprayed from the fuel injector and combustion takes place.
Combustion gases move forward out of the combustion liner to the 1st-stage gas producer turbine
nozzle.

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-5 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Turbine Section - The turbine consists of a gas producer turbine support, a power turbine support, a
gas producer turbine rotor, a power turbine rotor, and a turbine and exhaust collector support. The
turbine is mounted between the combustion section and the power and accessory gearbox. The two-
stage gas producer turbine drives the compressor and accessory gear train. The two-stage power
turbine drives the spare pad and furnishes the output power of the engine. The expanded gas
discharges in an upward direction through the turbine and exhaust collector support. The temperature
of the combustion gases is taken by four thermocouples that are averaged in the gas producer
turbine outlet. The rear engine mount is located on the bottom rear of the turbine.

Accessory Gearbox - The main power and accessory drive gear trains are enclosed in a single gear
case. The gear case serves as the structural support of the engine. All engine components including
the engine-mounted accessories are attached to the case. A two-stage helical and spur gear set is
used to reduce rotational speed during normal operation from 32,183 rpm at the power turbine to
6317 rpm at the output drive spline.

Notes

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-6 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Fundamentals of Operation (ATA 70A)

Air enters the engine through the compressor inlet and is compressed by a single stage centrifugal
compressor. When air is compressed, it is directed to the diffuser section. At this point, air is tapped
off to operate various bleed air accessories. The compressed air leaves the compressor section
through the scroll down two external ducts into the combustion section.

Air enters the single combustion liner at the aft end through holes in the liner. The air mixes with fuel
sprayed from the nozzle and combustion takes place. This expands the gases that move forward and
out of the combustor to the turbine assembly, converting heat energy into mechanical energy.

The expanding gases move out of the combustion assembly passing through the first stage nozzle
where they are accelerated to a high velocity. This high velocity air passes through the first stage
turbine. As the air leaves the first stage turbine, it enters the second stage nozzle where the velocity
is increased again before passing over the second stage turbine. These first two stages are used to
power the N1 system and part of the accessory gearbox.

The power turbine is a two-stage free turbine having no physical connection to the gas producer
turbine.

As the expanding gases leave the gas producer turbine, they pass over the thermocouple and enter
the third stage nozzle. The third and fourth stages of the turbine operate in the same manner as
stages one and two and are shrouded to prevent the loss of gases over the blade tips. When the gas
leaves the fourth stage, it is directed overboard through an exhaust duct. The power turbines drive
the gearbox assembly and a portion of the accessory drives.

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-7 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Engine Mounts (ATA 71)

The engine is installed in the engine pan with three bi-pod type mounts and one sway bar. The
mounts are found on the left, right and aft side of the engine. The sway bar is installed on the front of
the engine under the gearbox. The engine mount legs and sway bar are made of steel tubes and
riveted to clevises and fittings. Shims are used between the fittings and airframe to align the engine
when it is installed. During installation of the Powerplant assembly, the sway bar should be installed
last.

MARK THE LOCATION OF ALL THE SHIMS IF THEY ARE REMOVED. THIS WILL MAKE SURE
THAT THE ENGINE IS PROPERLY ALIGNED WHEN IT IS INSTALLED. BOND LOOSE SHIMS IN
PLACE AS PER BHT-407-MM-9 CH. 71.

NOTE
Do not remove shims that are bonded in place.

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-8 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Engine Air (ATA 75)

Intake System

The air intake is made up of an engine air inlet cowling and an engine inlet screen assembly. A
particle separator kit assembly is optional. The screen assembly or the particle separator assembly is
installed on the forward side of the forward firewall.

The particle separator or the engine inlet screen must be installed before the engine is started. This
prevents possible engine damage from any unwanted material that is sucked in when the engine is in
operation.

Engine Inlet Screen Assembly

The engine inlet screen assembly is between the engine inlet cowling and the engine intake. The
engine inlet screen assembly is attached to the forward firewall. The screen assembly is made up of
two screens that are installed one on top of the other and permits air to go through while it stops
foreign objects (FOD) that could get into the engine. The two screens are set apart to permit inlet air
to pass between the screens if the screens are blocked.

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-9 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Particle Separator (Optional Kit 407-II-3)

The engine particle separator air induction system consists of a particle separator, bleed air tubes
and ducts, bleed air shutoff valve, compressor water wash tube assembly, electrical connector, purge
switch in the flight compartment and the necessary hardware to make the installation.

The particle separator electrical system provides the pilot with control of the particle separator bleed
air valve (1L2). Foreign particles such as dust, dirt, sand, or other foreign objects that enter the
particle separator are spun in a vortex generator and forced centrifugally into a scavenge chamber,
thereby allowing only clean air to enter the powerplant.

The debris that collects in the scavenge chamber can be ejected overboard with the use of power
plant bleed air when the bleed air valve (1L2) is open (de-energized). The system is “fail safe” on.

Notes

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-10 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Particle Separator Operation

Notes

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-11 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Engine Exhaust (ATA 78)

The exhaust duct assembly provides a path for the exhaust gases. The duct assembly is made of
corrosion resistant steel and is attached to the engine exhaust flange with nuts and bolts.

Notes

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-12 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

Acronyms

ARINC Airborne Radio Inc. PUC Power Up Checks

BEC Back-up Engine Control RTD Resistive Temperature Device

BOP Backup and Overspeed Processor SGTF Small Gas Turbine FADEC

BU Back-up SOFA Scavenge Oil Filter Assembly

CAN Control Area Network TCCap This Channel Capable

CCDL Cross Couple Data Link TCIC This Channel in Control

CIT Compressor Inlet Temperature Wf Fuel Flow

CMT Control Motion Transducer XOP Transmission Oil Pressure

CP Collective Position XOT Transmission Oil Temperature

Delta P Differential Pressure

ECU Engine Control Unit

EEC Electronic Engine Control

EFW Engine Fault Word

EHM Engine Health Monitoring system

EOP Engine Oil Pressure

EOT Engine Oil Temperature

ESW Engine Status Word

FMU Fuel Metering Unit

FPPU Fuel Pressure & Power Unit

LVDT Linear Variable Differential Transducer (Transformer)

MOP Main Oil Pressure

MOT Main Oil Temperature

NDOT Rate of Change NG speed

NVM Non-Volatile Memory

PEC Primary Engine Control

PLA Power Lever Angle

PMA Permanent Magnet Alternator

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-13 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only
 POWERPLANT SYSTEMS

M250-C47E/4 vs. M250-C47B/8

M250-C47E/4 - New Dual Channel FADEC with electronic back-up mode

• 2 separate EEC units each containing

• One Primary Engine Controller (PEC) and One Back-up Engine Controller (BEC)

• 4 controllers: PEC A, PEC B, BEC A, BEC B (If all fail = fail fix Wf)

• BEC mode = Np governor with no limiters

• Software version G3.1.1

M250-C47B/8 - Single Channel FADEC with reversionary governor

• Software version 5.400

M250-C47E/4 - LVDT installed for electronic fuel control (no manual mode) N1 cable removed

M250-C47B/8 - Manual mode capability with N1 cable installed

M250-C47E/4 - New Fuel Pump and Power Unit (FPPU)

• PMA comes online before engine reaches idle

• Reduces Battery Drain During Start

M250-C47E/4 - New Fuel Metering Unit (FMU)

• Replaces old Hydromechanical Unit (HMU)

• Integrated 10-micron filter allowing for removal of Airframe Fuel Filter

• FMU certified down to 10 Fahrenheit without use of FSII

M250-C47E/4 - New Scavenge Oil Filter Assembly (SOFA)

• Replaces old CEFA

• Liberates Spare 15hp Pad on Gearbox for Customizing

M250-C47E/4 - New Torque Limiting Logic (On-Ground Only)

• Can start with PLA at “Fly”

• Q limited to 35%

M250-C47E/4 – OEM diagnostics updated

• Power Check History

• Exceedances & Chip History

• ENG/ECU FAULTS

• ENG/ECU ACTIVE DATA

• ENG STATUS

407/407GX/GXI Powerplant_AVI_2021JUN02 6-14 © 2021 Bell Textron Inc.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 All Rights Reserved. For Training Purposes Only