CIRRUS AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 73-20: CONTROLLING

VISION SF50 GENERAL

Controlling
73-20: CONTROLLING

1. General

This section describes that portion of the engine fuel system which is used to control and meter
fuel to the engine. This includes the Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) system and
the fuel flow meter.

A. FADEC System

Engine control is maintained through a dual channel Engine Control Unit (ECU). The ECU,
installed in the RH baggage compartment, provides engine data via ARINC 429 to the
aircraft.
The ECU consists of a single electronic box, containing two identical engine control units
(Channel A and Channel B) for one engine. N1, N2, and ITT are transmitted from the FADEC
via the ARINC 429 data stream for primary engine displays. Total pressure and temperature
data from the aircraft data system are communicated to the FADEC via ARINC 429 for fault
accommodation.
The aircraft supplies power, thrust lever position, and numerous discrete inputs to define
the state or condition of the aircraft to the FADEC. The FADEC provides a series of discrete
outputs to the aircraft to provide control system and engine operating status.
The FADEC system is comprised of an engine gearbox mounted fuel control unit (FCU), the
engine control unit (ECU), and engine sensors.
• Fuel Control Unit (FCU)
The FCU is engine gearbox mounted and provides four functions: fuel conditioning,
fuel metering, inducer bleed valve actuation and FADEC system power generation.
For information regarding FCU maintenance, see Williams FJ33-5A Line Maintenance
Manual. (Refer to 5-00)
For information regarding fuel conditioning and metering functions, see Fuel. (Refer
to 28-00)
• Engine Control Unit (ECU)
The ECU consists of two identical channels with the cross channel input/output (I/O)
interface necessary to provide complete redundancy and transparent transition from
one channel to the other. Power, communications, and engine control are passed into
and out of the ECU through a series of D sub-miniature connectors.

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• Sensors
The engine sensors required for FADEC system operation include a dual coil magnetic
N1 speed pickup, a dual coil magnetic N2 speed pickup, an ITT thermocouple
assembly, a dual element Pt2 sensor, and an aircraft inlet mounted dual element Tt2
sensor.
For more information regarding the Tt2 and Pt2 sensors, see Engine Indicating. (Refer
to 77-00)
In the FADEC system, one ECU channel is in control of the engine and is designated the
active channel. The other channel monitors engine and active channel operation and is
designated the standby channel. The FADEC system alternates which channel is active
between every start (at engine shutdown). When there are failures in the system, the FADEC
system automatically determines which channel is healthiest and capable of engine
control.
Primary control of the engine is accomplished by variation of the fuel flow. The FADEC
system provides automatic control of engine power setting, transient control, and start
sequencing. The FADEC system provides fuel valve position control to modulate fuel flow,
control of the solenoid fuel shut-off valve, and control of the inducer bleed valve state, all
integral to the FCU.
28 VDC for FADEC system operation is supplied through the 5-amp FADEC A circuit breaker
on ESS A2 and the 5-amp FADEC B circuit breaker on MAIN A1. The 1-amp FADEC PANEL
circuit breaker on MAIN A1 powers the fault lights.

B. Fuel Flow Meter

The fuel flow meter is installed into the FCU-to-engine manifold fuel line assembly located
at the 5 o'clock position.
The fuel flow meter sends a fuel flow rate signal to the GEA 71 engine airframe unit. The
engine airframe unit decodes the sensor information and transmits the data to the PFD and
MFD.
Fuel flow is displayed on the EIS and Engine and Fuel synoptic pages along a calibrated
vertical bar and digital readout. The indicator sweeps a scale marked from 0 to 190 Gal/Hr
without display increments.
28 VDC for the digital instrument operation is supplied through the 1-amp GEA circuit
breaker on EMER FC1.
For maintenance practices pertaining to fuel flow indication, see Integrated Engine Instru-
ment Systems section of Engine Indicating. (Refer to 77-40)

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2. Maintenance Practices

A. FADEC System

(1) Adjustment/Test - Interrogation For Time Limited Dispatch (TLD) Faults

(a) Perform FADEC Fault Detection and Isolation in accordance with the manufac-
turer's approved Instructions For Continued Airworthiness. (Refer to 5-00)
(b) If TLD fault is found during 300-hour or annual inspection, fault must be repaired
and fault cleared before dispatch in accordance with the manufacturer's
approved Instructions For Continued Airworthiness. (Refer to 5-00)
(c) If TLD fault is detected between regularly scheduled inspections, determine
additional time to repair fault using the following equation:
Z≤X-Y
where
Z = Additional Time To Repair Faults
• CAUTION •
Additional Time to Repair Faults found at inspection, Z, must
not exceed 120 calendar days.
X = Inspection/Repair Interval
Y = Time Since Last TLD Fault-Free Condition
1 Determine Z.
Example:
• An operator has cause to check on the TLD status of the control, finds
TLD faults, and it has been 270 hours since the last TLD fault-free
condition. Based on the equation:
Z ≤ 300 - 270
Z ≤ 30
the operator must repair system within 30 hours of operation or
within 120 days, whichever occurs first.
2 Fault must be repaired and fault cleared within time limit Z in accordance
with the manufacturer's approved Instructions For Continued Airworthi-
ness. (Refer to 5-00)

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B. Fuel Control Unit (FCU)

(1) Removal - Fuel Control Unit (FCU)

(a) See manufacturer’s approved Instructions For Continued Airworthiness. (Refer

to 5-00)

(2) Installation - Fuel Control Unit (FCU)

(a) See manufacturer’s approved Instructions For Continued Airworthiness. (Refer

to 5-00)

C. Engine Control Unit (ECU)

(See Figure 73-20-1)

(1) Removal - Engine Control Unit (ECU)

(a) Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 switches to OFF positions.

(b) Pull FADEC PANEL, FADEC A, and FADEC B circuit breakers.
(c) Disconnect electrical harnesses from ECU.
(d) Remove nut, washers, and bolt securing ground strap to cabin skin.
(e) Remove bolts and washers securing ECU to mounting bracket. Remove ECU
from airplane.

(2) Installation - Engine Control Unit (ECU)

(a) Position and secure ECU to mounting bracket with washers and bolts.
(b) Position and secure ground strap to cabin skin with bolts, washers, and nuts.
(c) Connect electrical harnesses to ECU.
(d) Reset FADEC PANEL, FADEC A, and FADEC B circuit breakers.
(e) Perform Adjustment/Test - Engine Control Unit (ECU). (Refer to 73-20)
(f) Perform electrical bonding check. (Refer to 71-50)

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(3) Adjustment/Test - Engine Control Unit (ECU)

(a) Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 switches to OFF positions.

(b) Remove engine nacelle. (Refer to 54-20)
(c) See manufacturer’s approved Instructions For Continued Airworthiness.

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Figure 73-20-1: Engine Control Unit (ECU)

CABIN SKIN
(REF)

MOUNTING BRACKET
(REF)

4
2
4 2
3 6 2
2

1
35

35

FIREWALL
(REF)

5 2 6

2 2 LEGEND
4 1. ECU
2. Washer
3. Lockwasher
4 4. Bolt
5. Nut
6. Ground Strap

DETAIL A SF50_MM73_0186A

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D. Fuel Flow Meter

(See Figure 73-20-2)

• CAUTION •
Protect openings exposed as a result of removing sensor against entry of foreign
material by installing covers or sealing with tape.

(1) Removal - Fuel Flow Meter

(a) Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 switches to OFF positions.

(b) Pull GEA circuit breaker.
(c) Remove engine nacelle. (Refer to 54-20)
(d) Disconnect electrical connector from fuel flow meter.
(e) Disconnect fuel lines from fuel flow meter and cap fuel lines. Remove fuel flow
meter from airplane.

(2) Installation - Fuel Flow Meter

• CAUTION •
Care must be taken to ensure proper support of the fuel flow meter and
adjacent fuel lines when applying torque to the fuel line-to-flow meter
nuts.
• NOTE •
All Williams International fuel line support brackets and clamps
disturbed by installing the flow meter must be reinstalled in their
original positions. Torque 190-32 fasteners which secure fuel line
P-clamps from 49 to 55 in-lb (5.5 to 6.2 Nm)

(a) Position sensor to FCU-to-engine manifold fuel line assembly and connect fuel
lines to sensor fittings. Torque fittings 450 to 500 in-lb (50.8 to 56.5 Nm). (Refer
to 20-60)
(b) Connect electrical connector to fuel flow meter.
(c) Install engine nacelle. (Refer to 54-20)
(d) Reset GEA circuit breaker.

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(3) Operational Test - Fuel Flow Meter

(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.

Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose

Force Config. Data Card; qty. 2 T13639 Cirrus Aircraft Enable avionics
configuration mode.

(b) Insert a Force Config. Data Card in each of the top slots of the PFD and MFD.
(c) Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 switches to ON positions while simultaneously depressing
the dual concentric knob (DCK) on each GTC to enter avionics configuration
mode.
(d) While in configuration mode, navigate to the Fuel Calibration page.
(e) Enter the soft key sequence 12, 11, 10, 9 to enter editing mode.
(f) Using the soft key for fuel flow [FUL FLW], select ENG 1 K Factor.
(g) Enter and confirm the fuel flow sensor K factor value.
• NOTE •
To obtain the K factor value, multiply the value stamped
on the fuel sensor nameplate by 1000. For example, if the
value on the sensor nameplate is 9.3, enter 9300.
(h) Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 switches to OFF positions and remove the Data Cards from
the PFD and MFD.
(i) Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 switches to ON positions.
(j) On the EIS strip of the MFD, verify fuel flow indicator display indicates zero.
(k) Set BAT 1 and BAT 2 switches to OFF positions.

(4) Operational Test - Fuel Flow Indication

(a) Set BAT 1 switch to ON position.

(b) Verify K-factor value is correctly entered per Operational Test - Fuel Flow Meter.
(Refer to 73-20)
(c) Start engine. (Refer to Airplane Flight Manual, Section 4)
(d) Run the engine at idle for at least two minutes.
(e) On EIS, verify fuel flow is between 10 and 20 Gal/Hr.
(f) Advance thrust lever and verify smooth proportional change in fuel flow relative
to lever position.

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(g) Shut down engine. (Refer to Airplane Flight Manual, Section 4)

(h) Set BAT 1 switch to OFF position.

(5) Adjustment/Test - Fuel Flow Calibration

(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.

Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose

Inspection Mirror - Any Source Inspect flow meter.

(b) Using inspection mirror at fuel flow meter, read and record K-factor from flow
meter housing.
(c) Multiply K-factor by 1000 (e.g. K-factor on flow meter reads 9.76, updated
K-factor = 9760).
(d) On Fuel Calibration page, navigate to "ENG 1 K FACTOR" and enter updated
K-factor.
(e) Power-down avionics and remove configuration card from PFD.

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Figure 73-20-2: Fuel Flow Meter

2 LEGEND
1. Fuel Flow Meter
2. Connector
3. Seal

DETAIL A
SF50_MM73_0114A

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