PT6 T ENGINES OIL SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

PT6 T ENGINES SERIES
BASIC COURSE
OIL SYSTEM
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POWER SECTION OIL SYSTEM
Purpose:
 Supply a flow of filtered oil to the power section in order to cool, lubricate and
clean various components.
 Oil tank capacity: ……………..1.60 U.S. gal.
 Normal oil pressure: ………….80-115 Psi.
 Minimum pressure: …………...40 Psi

Description:
 The power-section system lubricates bearings Nos. 1 to 8 and the accessory

gearbox.
 The power section oil system consists of:
 A pressure system.
 A scavenge system.
 A breather system.
 The oil tank is an integral part of the AGB.
 The oil lubricates and cools the bearings and carries any extraneous matter to the
oil filter.
 Two chip detectors, (01) AGB, (01) RGB.
 Oil Temperature Limits (Typical)
 Starting:…………………..-54° C min.
 Take off:…………………....0° C -115° C.
 Normal:……………………74° C - 60° C.
Servicing:
 Check oil level within 30 minutes after shut down.
 The basic recommended time between oil changes is 4o0 ± 50 hours.
 Max Oil Consumption:
2.0 U.S quart/10 hours aprox, per engine (2 Power Sections and the RGB)
Pressure System:
 The power section oil pump, located inside the accessory gearbox, takes the oil at
the bottom of the integral oil tank.
 Oil from the pump flow through two external pressure lines.
 The oil is directed to the oil / fuel heater and to the airframe mounted oil cooler,
then is returned to the oil tank via the pressure-adjusting valve.
 The oil returning from the cooler is sent to the oil filter, then to various locations
inside the engine.
Scavenge System:
 Consists of 3 gear type pumps and 1 ejector pump.
 2 pumps are located inside the AGB.
 1 is mounted externally at the front of the AGB.
 The ejector pump is located inside the Nos. 3 and 4 support housing.
Scavenge System:
 A gear-type pump into the accessory gearbox scavenges oil from No. 2 bearing
cavity. Above 50% N 1.
 The air pressure in No. 2 bearing cavity is sufficient to pressure scavenge the oil
through the ball-type bypass valve .
 This system prevents flooding of the No. 2 bearing compartment.
 No. 1 bearing cavity is gravity drained into the accessory gearbox.

PRESSURE -ADJUSTING VALVE SB 5077
Purpose:
 Provides accessible external fine oil pressure adjustment from the top of the AGB.
 The valve located at the top of the AGB, consists of a variable orifice, which
bleeds oil from the oil-to-fuel heater line into the oil tank.
 The transfer of spacers (washers) on a valve to achieve required increase or

decrease in oil pressure performs fine oil pressure adjustment.
PRESSURE -ADJUSTING VALVE SB 5077
Operation:
 Maximum oil pressure is obtained with all four washers above the valve collar:
Each washer transferred below the valve collar will reduce oil pressure by 2 to 3
Psi.
 It is recommended to reposition the spacers in place (two at the top, two at the
bottom) in order to keep further adjustment authority.
 All four spacers must be kept in the valve at all times.

PRESSURE-ADJUSTING VALVE
CHECK VALVE
Purpose:
 Prevent static oil flow from airframe oil cooler back to power section oil tank.
 The main check valve preset at 15 Psi is a spring loaded valve housed in the
combined check valve and regulating valve assembly, mounted at the bottom right
hand side of AGB.
PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE
Purpose:
 Maintain oil pressure within specified limits (80 - 115 Psi)
Description:
 The pressure-regulating valve is a spring-loaded valve housed in the combined

check valve and regulating valve assembly, mounted at the bottom right hand side
of the accessory gearbox.
Operation:
 Pressure oil from the pump holds open the check valve to allow oil flow through
two external pressure lines, one via the cooler and the other to the oil/fuel heater.
 The check valve is also opened to the pressure regulating valve.
 When the sensing line pressure from oil system reaches a pre-set value, the
regulating valve is moved against spring tension to open a port and allow excess
pressure oil to flow back to the oil tank.
Operation (cont.):
 Oil flow to the system is, therefore, limited to actual demand rather than full pump
capacity.
 One spacer change oil pressure by 3 to 4 Psi (add to rise, remove to lower the
pressure).
 Maximum number of spacers is: 12, but total thickness of all spacers must not
exceed 0 .400 inch.
OIL FILTER
Purpose:
 Provide oil filtration for the power sections and the reduction gearbox.
 Oil filter:
 10 micron ,mesh size.
 Cleanable cartridge type filter element.
BYPASS VALVE
 The bypass valve opens in the event of oil filter partial restriction or blockage.
 The bypass valve is normally in the closed position and is opened by a pressure
drop across the filter of approx. 50 Psid.
 Controlled Leakage Orifice:

A small-screened orifice on the inlet side of the filter allows venting of oil vapor
into reduction gearbox or power section internal cavities.
BEARING COMPARTMENT SEALING
Purpose:
 Prevent oil from leaking outside the bearing cavities.
 Air pressure is used to prevent oil from leaking in to areas where it is not required
or where it would be detrimental to the engine operation.
 The air seal consists of two separate parts, one stationary and one rotating with
the bearing ; one of the two parts has machined grooves.
 A small clearance is maintained between the two parts and pressure air is allowed
to flow between them to create the required sealing.
 The air used for the sealing is routed to the accessory gearbox by the oil
scavenge system.
Symptoms of Labyrinth Seal Problems
Seal Location Symptoms

No. 1 Bearing -Oily inlet, compressor, and Bleed valve.
-Oil smell and/or smoke in the cabin.
No . 2 Bearing Front. -Oil smell and/or smoke in the cabin.
No . 2 Bearing Rear -At HSI, coke oil around compressor turbine.
No . 3 Bearing -Smoke through exhaust on start and
shutdown.
-Oily exhaust.
- Coke oil around power turbine.
OIL BREATHER
Purpose:
Separate oil particles from the air in the oil system before discharging overboard.
AGB Breather
 Centrifugal impeller mounted on the starter generator gearshaft.

 Starter/generator gearshaft rear end is sealed with a carbon face seal.
RGB Breather
 Consist of a screen mesh located in a small housing at the upper part of the RGB rear
housing.
 The breather is connected to the No 1 Power section exhaust.
OIL BREATHER
OIL BREATHER
Operation:
 Oil and air scavenged from the bearing cavities are directed to the AGB.
 The continuous flow of scavenged air and oil causes the AGB to pressurize.
 Prior to venting the air to the atmosphere, the air must be separated from the oil.
 The pressure in the AGB forces the air/oil mixture inside the breather impeller.
 The centrifugal force imparted by the impeller causes the heavier oil particles to
be ejected back into the AGB.
OIL BREATHER
REDUCTION GEARBOX OIL SYSTEM
Purpose:
 Supply a flow of filtered oil to the RGB in order to cool, lubricate and clean
various components.
 The RGB oil system consists of a pressure system and a breather system.
 These provide a constant supply of clean oil to the bearings.
 The oil tank is an integral part of the RGB.

 The oil lubricates and cools gears and bearings (Nos_ 10 to 17) and carries any
extraneous matter to the oil filter where it is precluded from further circulation.
 A chip detector is located in the reduction gearbox oil tank to detect metal
particles and warn operators of metal contamination.
Oil tank capacity 1.25 U.S. gal
Normal oil pressure 60-80 Psi
Minimum pressure 40 Psi

Oil Temperature Limits
Starting - 54°C min.

Take off: 0°C -115° C
Normal 74°C - 80° C
Max Oil Consumption
 2.0 U.S quart/10 hours approx., per engine (2 Power Sections and the RGB).
 The basic recommended time between oil changes is 400 ± 50 hours or 12

months, whichever comes first.
RGB OIL SYSTEM
Pressure Pump:
 Gear type pump, driven by the RGB and protected by a screen at the inlet.
Pressure Regulating Valve:
 Maintain oil pressure within specified limits (60 - 80 Psi).
Operation:
 Pressure oil from the pump flow through the airframe cooler and then to the oil
filter.
 A pressure-regulating valve housed in the combined oil pump and regulating

valve assembly mounted in the center of the reduction gearbox, controls the oil
pressure.
RGB OIL SYSTEM
Operation:
 The pressure-regulating valve controls the main oil pressure by returning excess
oil pressure back to the tank.
 After filtration and regulation, the oil lubricates Nos. 10 to 17 bearings using
several nozzle jets.
Impending Bypass Indication:
 A impending bypass indicator (red button, airframe part) is installed on the left
side of the reduction gearbox.
 The red button pop out if the pressure drop across the filter reaches 30 Psid.
RGB OIL SYSTEM
Purpose:
 Maintain oil pressure within specified limits (60 - 80 Psi).
Description:
 The pressure-regulating valve is a spring-loaded valve housed inside the oil

manifold, inside the RGB housing.
Operation:
 Oil under pressure from the filter reaches a pre-set value, the regulating valve is
moved against spring tension to open a port and allow excess pressure oil to flow
back to the casing.
 Oil flow to the system is, then limited to actual demand rather than full pump
capacity.
PT6 T ENGINES SERIES
BASIC COURSE
YU R G E TR U J IL L O
IN S TR U C TO R

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 Oil tank capacity: ……………..1.60 U.S. gal.

 Normal oil pressure: ………….80-115 Psi.

 Minimum pressure: …………...40 Psi

 The power-section system lubricates bearings Nos. 1 to 8 and the accessory

 The power section oil system consists of:

 The oil tank is an integral part of the AGB.

 Two chip detectors, (01) AGB, (01) RGB.

 Oil Temperature Limits (Typical)

 Check oil level within 30 minutes after shut down.

 The basic recommended time between oil changes is 4o0 ± 50 hours.

 Max Oil Consumption:

 Consists of 3 gear type pumps and 1 ejector pump.

 2 pumps are located inside the AGB.

 1 is mounted externally at the front of the AGB.

 This system prevents flooding of the No. 2 bearing compartment.

 No. 1 bearing cavity is gravity drained into the accessory gearbox.

PRESSURE -ADJUSTING VALVE SB 5077

 The transfer of spacers (washers) on a valve to achieve required increase or

PRESSURE -ADJUSTING VALVE SB 5077

 All four spacers must be kept in the valve at all times.

PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE

 Maintain oil pressure within specified limits (80 - 115 Psi)

 The pressure-regulating valve is a spring-loaded valve housed in the combined

PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE

 The check valve is also opened to the pressure regulating valve.

PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE

 Controlled Leakage Orifice:

 Prevent oil from leaking outside the bearing cavities.

Symptoms of Labyrinth Seal Problems

Seal Location Symptoms

 Centrifugal impeller mounted on the starter generator gearshaft.

 These provide a constant supply of clean oil to the bearings.

 The oil tank is an integral part of the RGB.

Oil tank capacity 1.25 U.S. gal

Normal oil pressure 60-80 Psi

Minimum pressure 40 Psi

Oil Temperature Limits

Starting - 54°C min.

Max Oil Consumption

 The basic recommended time between oil changes is 400 ± 50 hours or 12

Pressure Regulating Valve:

 Maintain oil pressure within specified limits (60 - 80 Psi).

 A pressure-regulating valve housed in the combined oil pump and regulating

Impending Bypass Indication:

 Maintain oil pressure within specified limits (60 - 80 Psi).

 The pressure-regulating valve is a spring-loaded valve housed inside the oil

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