ARMY
TM 5-6115-612-12
MARINE CORPS TM 6115-12/7
AIR FORCE
T0 35C2-3-471-1
NAVY
AG-320B0-0MM-000
Section X.
4-34. GENERAL.
The
fuel
(figure
4-22)
provides a
efficient flowing supply of fuel
MAINTENANCE OF FUEL SYSTEM
system
clean,
to the
turbine engine. The
system is
supported by an externally mounted,
32-gallon (121.13 1) fuel tank. A full
tank provides approximately four hours
operating time.
Components mounted in
the fuel housing are the fuel transfer
pump, primary fuel filter, secondary
fuel filter,
high pressure pump, and
t h e
f u e l
shutdown/drain
solenoid
v a l v e .
These components combine to
control the fuel flow to the fuel
m a n i f o ld
mounted on
the
turbine
e n g i n e .
The fuel manifold has three
fuel Injection nozzles that provide a
fine mist of fuel to support combustion
in the turbine combustion chamber. The
fuel system provides the turbine engine
with a fuel flow at the rate required
to maintain
proper
combustion
and
e n g i n e
speed
under
all
l o ad
conditions.
A block diagram of the
fuel system is shown in figure 4-23.
NOTE
If not specified in
procedure,
apply
accordance with table 1-1,
Specifications.
maintenance
torque in
T o r q u e
a.
Fuel Housing Access.
(1) Remove power cable from cable
support assembly.
WARNING
To prevent injury, ensure that
battery cable plug connector is
disconnected from battery before
performing maintenance.
(2) Disconnect battery cable plug
connector from battery.
(3) Unlatch and open fuel housing
access door.
Secure in open position.
b. Draining the Fuel system.
(1) Gain access to fuel housing
(paragraph 4-34a).
(2) Place
suitable
container
under drain of primary fuel filter.
WARNING
To prevent injury from explosion
or
fire,
drain
fuel in a
well-ventilated area.
Keep away
from all open flames and sparks.
Do not
up all
(3)
line from
line.
smoke.
Immediately clean
spilled fuel.
Tag and, disconnect inlet fuel
transfer fuel pump. Cap fuel
(4) Open
primary filter.
stops draining.
fuel drain
valve on
Close drain when fuel
(5) Carefully unscrew and remove
bowl of secondary fuel filter.
Dump
fuel into container.
Install bowl on
filter and tighten hand tight.
c.
Closinq t he Fuel Housing.
(1) Close and securely latch fuel
housing access door.
(2) Connect battery cable plug
connector to battery.
(3) Stow power cable on cable
support assembly.
4-84
