BASIC ENGINE RIGGING

Purpose:

Provide the operator with a basic approach to engine rig- COCKPIT

ging. This section defines the logical sequence that should LEVERS
be followed when rigging the engine. It also describes the
post run-up adjustments necessary to get an ideal cockpit
lever to engine response relationship. Use the airframe
maintenance manual for specific engine rigging information.
CUT-OFF CAM CSU SPEED
LEVER BOX LEVER
Pre-Rigging Verification:
- Ensure that cockpit levers and cables operate freely
and do not bind before connecting it to the engine.
- Ensure that the engine reversing cable is not damaged
CSU FCU
and operates freely when disconnected from the beta
REVERSE LEVER
lever. LEVER
- Verify that the propeller reversing lever is connected to
the beta valve and make sure the carbon block is in
good condition.
- Verify that the beta valve is properly connected to the
beta lever.
- Verify run-out on beta feedback slip ring (.003 max)
- Check that beta valve slides freely.

You are now ready to rig the engine.

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REAR LINKAGE RIGGING
One of the first steps prior to rigging the fuel control unit on Note:
the PT6 is to carefully rig the cambox position. Once this is A “rig pin" hole located on the cambox may be used to facil-
done, the fuel control unit and the reversing cable can be itate the track point rigging. Ensure that the above proce-
rigged. dure applies for a more precise rigging.

Cambox Rigging:

With the airframe power lever cable and the engine reverse
cable disconnected from the cambox, move the cockpit
power lever through the full range and verify motion is free
of binding and excessive friction.
- The next step is to find the track point.
- Cycle the power lever forward and back slowly until the
cockpit idle detent is contacted.
- Find the track point by rotating the cambox input lever
counterclockwise until the reverse cam moves back 1/
32 inch (apply light forward force on reversing cam
while measuring).
- Once the track point is located, position the cambox
input lever at the angle specified by the airframe man-
ufacturer.
- Cycle the cockpit power lever between maximum for-
ward and reverse position and ensure the power lever
cable terminal travel exceeds the required input l lever
displacement.
- Connect the airframe power lever cable to the cambox
input lever

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WOODWARD FUEL CONTROL RIGGING
1. Disconnect the FCU interconnecting rod and set it's
length to 1/8 inch shorter than specified in the airframe
maintenance manual (the rod length will be rectified later
on).

2. With the rod disconnected position the fuel lever to con-

tact the idle stop without going into the deadband.

3. Connect the FCU inter connecting rod to the proper hole

on the FCU actuating lever. Connect the rear end of the
rod to the FCU arm using the serrated washer to posi-
tion the FCU shaft as marked in step 2 (at the idle stop).

4. Remove FCU interconnect rod and lengthen it 1/8 inch

(so it goes back to airframe manual recommendation).
This will provide some forward deadband (approximately
1/4 inch) on the pedestal before Ng picks up.

5. Move the power lever through the full range (make sure
the reverse cable is disconnected). The cam follower
pin should not bottom out at either end of the reverse
cam slot. In the maximum forward position, the FCU
maximum Ng stop screw should contact the FCU maxi-
mum stop.

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REAR LINKAGE (WOODWARD)

REVERSING CAM
IDLE
REVERSING CABLE
MA NUAL
AME
IDLE FORWARD RAIRFR
S PE
HT A
LENG

REVERSE
CAMBOX INPUT
LEVER CAM FOLLOWER PIN
FCU CONNECTING ROD

MAX FORWARD
FCU ARM NG STOP

DEAD-BAND CAM BOX

ADJUSTMENT

AIRFRAME POWER
LEVER CABLE
HIGH IDLE ROLLER

HIGH IDLE CAM

MAX REVERSE
NG STOP

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FRONT LINKAGE RIGGING
Telescopic Interconnect Rod: Rigid Interconnect Rod:

1. Disconnect the reverse cable at the cambox. 1. Disconnect the reverse cable at the cambox.

2. Move the Power Lever in the cockpit between Flight Idle 2. Move the cockpit power lever between idle and maximum
and Max Power setting to verify free movement. power position to verify free movement

3. Pull on the Beta Lever and adjust the front clevis so that 3. Disconnect the propeller governor interconnect rod, pull
the Beta Valve clevis slot face is flush with the Beta Valve on the beta lever and adjust the front clevis so that the
cap. beta valve clevis slot face is flush with the beta valve nut.

4. Adjust the length of the interconnect rod to get the 4. Connect the reverse cable rear clevis to the required hole
required gap as specified in the Airframe Maintenance in the reverse cam. Adjust the clevis so that the cable is in
manual. light compression (pushed forward) when the clevis pin is
installed.
5. Cycle the cockpit levers from idle to max power to verify
smooth operation. Adjust the reverse cable pre-load at 5. Connect the CSU interconnect rod in the specified holes
the rear clevis connection if excessive friction is and adjust it to get a sliding fit, then shorten thread by
observed. The reverse cable will be in tension since it is turning one end 1/2 turn.
pushed forward by the Beta valve spring.
6. Cycle the cockpit power lever from idle to maximum to
confirm smooth motion. Adjust the reverse cable pre-load
at the rear clevis connection if excessive friction is
observed.

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FRONT LINKAGE

FEATHERING TIME RESET ARM MAX. STOP

ADJUSTMENT DO NOT ADJUST

FRONT CLEVIS

BETA LEVER

MAX PROP SPEED

(FORWARD)
TO
CAM BOX BETA VALVE

PNEUMATIC MINIMUM ADJUSTMENT

(MAX REVERSE Np)
CAP NUT
INTERCONNECT ROD
(GAP AS PER RIG FLUSH
AIRFRAME M.M.)

VALVE CLEVIS
BETA VALVE
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FUEL CONDITION LEVER
- Disconnect control cable from the fuel idle reset/cut- Propeller Lever:
off lever - Move the cockpit propeller lever fully forward. Ensure
- Insert rigging pin through the idle reset/cut-off lever that speed select lever contacts maximum Np stop
- Place cockpit fuel condition lever to ground idle and screw. Adjust console stop to comply.
adjust the aircraft cable to fit to the appropriate hole on - Move cockpit propeller lever to feather. Ensure speed
the idle reset/cut-off lever select lever fully depresses the feathering valve
- Remove rigging pin plunger.

Ensure : Note:
- Fuel condition lever moves freely throughout the entire Speed select levers should be loaded slightly against the
range maximum Np when maximum propeller speed is selected.

At Cut-Off Position : Post Rigging Check:

- Ensure that there is a positive contact with the cut-off
stop. Ensure the propeller feathers when the cockpit propeller
- Ensure that the unloading valve screw fully depresses lever is halfway through the feather detent.
the unloading valve plunger.

At High Idle Position :

- Ensure high idle stop is contacted

Prior To Starting The Engine:

- Disconnect the fuel line going to the flow divider
- Perform a wet motoring run to confirm Positive fuel
cut-off
- Ensure cut-off happens when the fuel lever position is
halfway through the cut-off detent.
- Check low and high idle speed as per aircraft mainte-
nance manual

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FUEL & PROPELLER LEVER RIGGING

FEATHER STOP
SCREW RESET ARM MAX. STOP
MAX. SPEED ADJ. DO NOT ADJUST

FCU

HIGH IDLE
STOP CUT-OFF
(ONLY IF STOP
STAGGER
EXISTS)

WOODWARD

CSU

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