Dassault Falcon 900ex Easy Systems Summary
Dassault Falcon 900ex Easy Systems Summary
FALCON 900EX EASY
SYSTEMS SUMMARY
Engines
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Falcon 900EX Easy [Engines Summary]
INTRODUCTION
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SOURCES
ENGINES LOCATION
ENGINES LOCATION
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INTRODUCTION
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MAJOR COMPONENTS
INTRODUCTION
The TFE731-60 is a dual flow engine with one front single stage fan, two spool type LP and
HP compressor-turbine assemblies and one mixer nozzle.
FAN
The single stage fan performs acceleration of a large air mass up to a relatively low velocity.
It is driven by the LP spool shaft through the reduction gearbox located immediately aft of
the fan assembly.
The engine main frame bears an airflow divider that separates the airflow going through the
fan into a primary flow sent to the LP compressor, and a secondary flow sent to the exhaust
nozzle.
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LP AND HP SPOOLS
LP SPOOL
The four stage LP compressor, driven by the LP turbine, directs the primary airflow through
the HP compressor. The LP compressor includes a surge bleed valve, automatically
operated by the Digital Electronic Engine Computer (DEEC), to prevent compressor from
stalling or surging.
The LP compressor also provides LP bleed air to the pneumatic system.
The three stage LP turbine, located downstream from the HP turbine, extracts the remaining
energy of the exhaust gases to drive the four stage LP compressor and the fan through the
reduction gear.
The LP turbine, LP compressor and the fan form the LP spool section of the engine.
The LP spool is designated N1 and rotates at approximately 21,000 rpm at 100% (fan rpm is
around 10,000).
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HP SPOOL
The single stage centrifugal HP compressor, driven by the HP turbine, provides high
pressure airflow to the combustion chamber.
It also supplies airflow to the pneumatic systems.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 36.
The one-stage HP turbine, located downstream from the combustion chamber, extracts
energy from the exhaust gases to drive the HP compressor and accessory gear.
The HP compressor and turbine rotating assembly constitutes the HP spool of the turbofan
engine. The HP spool is designated N2 and rotates at approximately 31,000 rpm at 100%.
COMBUSTION CHAMBER
The combustion chamber includes twelve duplex fuel spray nozzles and two high energy
ignition plugs.
EXHAUST NOZZLE
Exhaust gases, exiting the LP turbine, are directed through the engine primary nozzle
equipped with a mixer. The mixer forces high speed exhaust gases to mix with the fan
peripheral secondary airflow. The gas mixture provides higher thrust and lower external
noise level.
ACCESSORY GEARBOX
The accessory gearbox is driven by the HP spool through a transfer gearbox. It transmits the
mechanical power necessary to:
- the fuel pump assembly and the Fuel Control Unit (FCU),
- the oil pump,
- the hydraulic pump,
- the starter generator.
A dual-wound magnetic sensor is installed in the transfer gearbox to provide the avionics
with the N2 rpm input signal.
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE
LP turbine
Air inlet and Compressor Combustion and exhaust
bypass sections section section sections
Bypass duct
ITT thermocouples
mounting area
Fan housing
Single
stage fan bypass N1 speed sensor
sections
Reduction
gear assembly Exhaust nozzle
and mixer
Core air inlet mounting area
Single stage
Bypass air inlet
HP turbine
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ENGINE SYSTEM
The engine systems include the oil, fuel, and ignition systems described thereafter.
OIL SYSTEM
The oil system provides the HP and LP spools, the fan reduction gearbox and the accessory
gearbox with lubrication and cooling. It mainly features:
- an electrical gauge,
- an oil pump with a pressure regulator,
- a clogging filter,
- a chip detector,
- two oil heat exchangers (one oil / air and one oil / fuel exchangers),
- temperature and pressure probes.
The electrical gauge supplies oil quantity data to the avionics. The oil level can be checked
by the CMC.
¾ For details, refer to 02-70-15 pages 12 and 13.
The right engine is serviced through the tank filler while the left engine may be serviced
through a crossover tube. All engine can be serviced through the tank filler or the crossover
tube. In all cases the appropriate engine cowling must be open for servicing.
NOTE
Oil quantity should be checked within 10 min after engine shutdown, and serviced with the
type and brand specified in the AFM (DGT84972).
The clogging filter is equipped with bypass line and a switch which transmits the filter
clogging information. When the filter is clogged, prior to the bypass opening, the
OIL FILTER .. CAS message appears within the CAS window.
The chip detector plug attracts ferrous metal and detects important accumulation of
particles. When ferrous metal particles accumulate on the chip detector, the related
OIL CHIP .. CAS message appears within the CAS window.
Engine oil pressure and temperature are sensed at the outlet of the oil / fuel heat exchanger.
The data are displayed within the appropriate ENG synoptic and ENG - TRM - BRK window.
Oil pressure is also sensed by pressure switches within the oil pressure line of each engine
to provide warning of abnormally low pressure during operation. When the oil system
pressure is below 50 psi, the OIL PRESS .. CAS message appears within the
CAS window.
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FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system features a shut-off valve, the pressurizing system, the Fuel Control Unit and
the distribution system.
The fuel shut-off valve, located upstream from the pressurizing system, controls fuel
supply. The valve automatically opens when the power lever position is set to IDLE
position. In case of engine fire, the valve can also be controlled and shut off using the
FUEL SHUT-OFF pushbutton, located on the fire warning panel.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 26.
Pressurizing system
The pressurizing system consists of a two stage pump (low and high pressure stages),
feeding the FCU (Fuel Control Unit) with fuel at the required pressure and flow rate.
The fuel filter, installed between the two stages of the pump, is fitted with a by-pass valve.
When the filter is clogged, the by-pass valve opens and activates the amber
FUEL FILTER .. CLOGGED CAS message in the CAS message window.
The system also features an oil / fuel heat exchanger that warms the fuel and prevent the
filter from being clogged by ice.
The Fuel Control Unit (FCU) includes a fuel-metering section, power-lever input, a shut-
off valve, an outlet pressurizing valve and a mechanical speed governor.
In manual mode, the governor control is merely a flyweight-type governor operated from
N2 rpm. As speed is selected with the power lever, the governor will react and regulate
the proper amount of fuel to maintain the selected speed using the metering valve.
In automatic mode, the manual solenoid valve is energized. This allows two routes of
regulated fuel pressure into the governor chamber and as a consequence resets the
speeder spring of the flyweight governor. It then acts as an over speed governor. The
DEEC controls its corresponding engine according to the throttle position.
Distribution system
The distribution system includes twelve duplex fuel spray nozzles, with primary and
secondary ports, and one flow divider.
The flow divider directs metered fuel to the primary fuel manifold that feeds the 12
primary ports of the fuel nozzles. When fuel pressure increases, fuel is also directed to
the secondary fuel manifold and the secondary port of the duplex fuel nozzles.
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IGNITION SYSTEM
Each engine is equipped with an ignition system including one ignition exciter and two ignitor
plugs.
The ignition is initialized either manually by the pilot for normal or in-flight start-up, or
automatically through stall warning circuits when high angle of attack is detected.
THRUST REVERSER
A thrust reverser system is installed on No 2 engine. It is designed, for ground operation only,
to slow down the airplane after landing.
The thrust reverser system consists of two thrust reverser doors tilting in the vertical plane
under the action of two hydraulic actuators. It is powered by hydraulic No 2 system or by
standby generation system. It also incorporates an accumulator allowing one extension and
one retraction in case of hydraulic No 2 failure.
Safety latch position (two per door), hydraulic pressure and time of operation are monitored to
detect any malfunction. An auto-stow safety circuit commands hydraulic pressure to the
retract side of the reverser actuators when any of the four latching hooks has been detected
in an unsafe condition.
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NOTE
The automatic mode is the normal mode in all flight conditions. Automatic relight is stopped
when engine falls below around 20% N1.
The DEEC can supply engine parameters (N1, N2, ITT) in the ENG synoptic instead of the
normal analog inputs if a failure occurs. This reversion can be done by selected the DEEC
boxes within the ENG synoptic display.
FIRE PROTECTION
On each engine, a temperature sensitive detector provides fire detection and monitors system
integrity. Engine fire protection is provided by a total of four fire extinguisher cylinders, each
cylinder supplying two of the three engines.
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CONTROL
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MOTOR STOP
- stops the starting
sequence when some
anomaly is detected
- allows to do motoring
IGN
activates all engine igniters
simultaneously and re-lights
any engine that has flamed
out after a non-mechanical
failure
NORMAL
Engine start selector normal position in flight
conditions, also selected for
in-flight re-light
START
initiates the starting
sequence of the selected
engine. This is an unsteady
position of the selector
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The pilot has control over each engine through a throttle that sets the engine power from
cut-off to full power. Each throttle is equipped with two adjustable stops corresponding to
idle and full power positions. A white mark indicates the max climb position.
A red colored catch is fitted on each lever. The catch must be risen to shift the lever from
cut-off to idle position and vice versa.
Each throttle is associated with a control cable mechanically connected to the mechanical
N2 speed governor and to the DEEC.
An auto-throttle system is used for airplane automatic speed control or engine power control.
¾ for more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 22.
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AUTO-THROTTLE ENGAGEMENT
THRUST REVERSER
Switch over to thrust reverser mode is only possible when the throttle is in the IDLE position,
after rising up the engine No 2 throttle reverser catch.
As soon as the reverser catch is engaged in reverse-idle position, the engine throttle is
locked into idle position. Until the thrust reverser is deployed, the engine No 2 power
increases by pulling the reverser catch onto reverse-full power position (catch rear stop).
Return to normal operation is performed by pushing back the reverser catch beyond the
reverse-idle notch. Then the engine No 2 throttle lever becomes free to move normally.
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Flex take-off (FLXTO) and Flex climb (FLXCLB) soft keys allow to manually set a take-off
or a climb bug (soft keys are available on ground only). When one of the soft keys is
depressed, the corresponding box is checked and a setting box is displayed next to the
FLX TO or FLX CLB checked box. The CCD cursor is automatically displayed in the
setting box and the pilot can set the required value using the rotary knob on the CCD
base or the MKB numeric keypad.
When the value is set, the flex take-off or climb bugs are displayed on the N1 scale (solid
green triangular bug for FLXTO and green triangular bug for FLXCLB).
Depressing CRUISE soft key checks the corresponding box and limit the engine thrust to
Max Cruise. This soft key is available in flight only.
A/T status ( if A/T is engaged or blank if not engaged) and mode annunciations (TO,
FLX TO, CLB, FLX CLB, CRUISE or SPD) are displayed on the ENG synoptic.
The status, with TO, FLXTO, CLB, FLXCLB, CRUISE or SPD annunciations, are
also displayed in the upper left corner of the PDU.
ENG SYNOPTIC
N1 or N2 synchronization
Depressing one of the two soft keys SYNC N1 and SYNC N2 selects either the N1 or N2
synchronization mode. The auto-throttle synchronizes the N1 or N2 of the three engines.
No 2 engine is the master.
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DEEC reversion
Depressing the DEEC REVERSION soft key checks the corresponding box and display
engine parameters coming from the DEEC or ARINC instead of the normal analog data.
INDICATION
ENGINE SYNOPTIC
The ENG synoptic allows the crew to display engine primary and secondary parameters,
DEEC and A/T status and soft key controls.
ENG SYNOPTIC
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N1 INDICATION
The PLA magenta bug indicates Power Lever Angle (throttle position). It shows the power
required by the pilot. During acceleration or deceleration, the PLA bug and the needle
indicating engine actual N1 may not be at the same location.
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N1 INDICATIONS SUMMARY
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ITT INDICATION
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NOTE
Parameters displayed on ENG-CAS and ENG-TRM-BRK windows use the same color code
philosophy.
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OIL LEVEL
Engine oil level is displayed on the Centralized Maintenance Computer (CMC) by selecting
DAILY SERVICING.
The engines oil level can be checked using the CMC Daily Servicing page or on the engine
itself.
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ENG-CAS WINDOW
The Primary Engine Instruments are displayed below the CAS Message Field.
The Primary Engine Instruments consist of:
- Low Pressure compressor rotation speed (N1) analog gauge and digital readout,
- N1 active limit (at take off),
- Inter Turbine Temperature (ITT) analog gauge and digital readout,
- High Pressure compressor rotation speed (N2) digital readout for each engine.
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ENG-TRM-BRK WINDOW
The engine-trim-brake window displays secondary engine parameters (fuel, oil and vibration
data).
The ENG-TRM-BRK window can be displayed to the pilot in each PDU. There is no graphic
interface available in this window. The AFM and checklist require this window to be
displayed on the Pilot Flying PDU for take-off and landing.
ENG-TRM-BRK WINDOW
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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Automatic engine start is achieved through the pedestal engine start selector located in front
of the throttles. The engine power lever must be moved from the CUT-OFF to the IDLE
position before the engine start selector is turned to the START (spring loaded) position.
The system automatically turns on the corresponding fuel booster pump and manages the
generators to provide the required electrical power on the starting bus. The DEEC monitors
the correct starting sequence and control ignition.
NOTE
The engines start sequence is No 2, 3 and 1.
In case of an anomaly, the crew can stop the starting sequence at any time by selecting the
MOTOR STOP position.
In-flight, re-light of any engine can be achieved by selecting the IGN position, which activates
all engine igniters simultaneously. Ignition can also be automatically commanded by the stall
protection system and by the DEEC upon detection of rapid engine deceleration.
IIn case of flameout or failed start, the power lever must be pulled back to the CUT-OFF
position before restart.
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
To shut down engine, the engine power lever must be moved from the IDLE to the CUT-OFF
position by raising the red-colored catch and pulling the lever back. The engine start selector
can then be turned to the MOTOR STOP position.
The system automatically turns off the corresponding fuel booster pump and the DEEC
monitors the stopping sequence.
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In case of failure of the DEEC AUTO mode, engine starting is achieved through the manual
start controls on the overhead panel. Pressing the MAN START round pushbutton starts
rotation of the N2 compressor. Pilot must then manually move the engine power lever to the
idle position at N1 indication to initiate the starting sequence.
NOTE
In case of flameout or failed start, the power lever must be cycled to the cut-off position before
restart.
CAS MESSAGES
FUEL FILTER .. CLOGGED Fuel filter concerned bypassed. See note below.
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NOTE
If FUEL FILTER .. CLOGGED or OIL FILTER .. CAS messages are displayed they
will not visible during the daily servicing. They will only appear again at next start up, which can
delay the corresponding flight. Before complete shut-down, record these CAS messages (if
visible) and report to the maintenance staff.
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