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FAA Approved I SUBJECT: MODEL 250/225 FUEL SYSTEM - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

The purpose of this CSL is to provide a summary of operational and maintenance guidelines for the Model 250/225 engine fuel system. it is advisable that both pilots and maintenance personnel utilize this information .to best prevent problems such as flameouts and power losses from occurring and to provide Some of the information in this CSL may be m. reliable fuel system service. Please read it completely.

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The engine demands clean, dry fuel. Refer to 00-34, "Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing", Fueling" for important tips on fuel handling.

FAA Advisory paragraph

Circular No. 8, "Aircraft

2.

The aircraft fuel tanks and related system must be clean. Maintain and clean the fuel tanks and lines according to the instructions in the airframe maintenance manual. Drain the fuel tank sump daily in accordance with the aircraft flight manual. All fuel Airframe anywhere This leak leak or lines must be properly torqued as specified in the Engine and Maintenance Manual. It is possible to have a leak in a fuel line, from the fuel pickup in the tank to the engine driven pump inlet. may "suck" air but won't necessarily leak fuel. A continuous air a single slug of air can cause a flameout. flight manual requires operation with the boost pumps or then they must be "on". This will not only ensure a proper to the inlet of engine driven fuel pump, but will reduce of "sucking" air thru a tiny fuel line leak. inlet fitting can result in the a slug tank, of air

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If the aircraft start pump 'on", head of pressure the probability The uncovering due to a low entering the

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of a fuel boost pump or the fuel fuel level and/or flight maneuver, engine fuel system.

in

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All pneumatic lines, double check valves, and accumulato,rs must be properly torqued with special care to avoid any twists that may develop cracks later on. A leak in the pneumatic section can cause erratic operation, power loss, or a flameout. 1979 No. 2 1, I988 250.Cl8 250-C20 250-C28 250-C30 2%CZOR 225-Cl0 250-815 250-817 250-B17F Series Series Series Series Series Series Series Series Series CSL 149

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If the aircraft has an engine fuel filter differential pressure warning it must be checked periodically for proper operation. system, Depressing the caution light in the cockpit in most installations only confirms that the light bulb is functional, hence, a functional check of the total system is necessary. Refer to the aircraft maintenance manual for instructions. Also, ensure that all connections in the system are tightened properly. Some Model 250/225 engine fuel systems also incorporate filter equipped with an impending by-pass button. This indicator is to be monitored per the appropriate engine a low pressure fuel impending by-pass maintenance manual. depending on maintenance

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The engine driven engine model, are manual for filter CAUTION:

fuel pump filter or low not cleanable. Consult replacement criteria or

pressure fuel filter, the appropriate engine retirement schedule.

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Some operators have inadvertently installed the old ten micron low pressure fuel filter (P/N AN62353A) in place of the recommended five micron filter (P/N 6895177). This is a critical item, especially for those engines utilizing CECO fuel systems. Please inspect your engine and spare stock to ensure the correct filter is installed. fuel pump will not pump fuel with a sheared spline.

Certain Series shaft and gear details:

I/II
set

Sundstrand fuel pumps before further operation.

require replacement of the drive Consult the following CEBs for

250-Cl8 250-c20 250-B15 250-B17 10. On Series bypassed, CSL-1034

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CEB CEB CEB CEB

208 1164 78 1137

II engines so equipped, if the low pressure fuel filter has the CECO control and governor should be flushed per Allison and CSL-1035.

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Allison 250-C20 CEB-1095 recommends installation of a high pressure fuel filter assembly if the engine is equipped with a CECO system. If you have a Series II engine equipped with the CECO system and don't have the high pressure fuel filter, please get one.

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The high pressure fuel filter has done a tremendous job in reducing the number of .incidents resultina from contaminated CECO controls and governors. Now that the filter has been in service fo'r several years, it is evident that additional maintenance is necessary. ALLISON NOW RECOMMENDS THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT 13E REPLACED WITH A NEW OR THOROUGHLY CLEAN ELEMENT AND THAT THE BY-PASS VALVE BE INSPECTED FOR WEAR EVERY 100 HOURS. See the currently published Series II Operation and Maintenance Manual for inspection criteria. Recent information provided to Allison revealed Ceco system high pressure filter may not provide imbedded contaminates. Therefore, the following as a primary and/or additional method. a. that ultrasonic cleaning the best removal of procedure is recommended of

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Fill the inside of the filter with a clean liquid biodegradable, undiluted, dishwashing detergent, such as Joy, Ivory, Palmolive, Dawn, Dermassage, Amway L.O.C., etc. Immerse into a container undiluted detergent. Let the container. detergent soak for a minimum of 5 minutes. Then remove

Dove, of

b.

from

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Apply filtered shop air to the the end cap, forcing detergent application of detergent. Run hot clean water the water runs clear expended will result Remove check excess for moisture. cleanliness of the of the

inside of the filter thru out via convolution/pleats.

the

opening Repeat

in

d.

into the inside of the filter thru of soap bubbles and contaminates. in a cleaner filter element.

the hole, The more

until effort

e. 14. Duick

CECO high fire

pressure when

Filter using the

Element. below

CAUTION:

Be aware procedure.

potential

hazard

a.

Fill a flat bottom container with fuel or Stoddard solvent, at approximately room temperature, to 1 3/4 + l/16 inch deep. This is a level which will cover the convolutions/pleats; but does not reach the center opening with the element standing upright-open end on top.

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Thoroughly wet the filter element media with fuel or Stoddard solvent to reduce surface tension. This can be accomplished by forcing the liquid through the element utilizing a 3/8 inch outside diameter tube in the element opening and forcing fuel thru. Pour out any liquid above container. Determine the level If cleaned from the inside and immerse the element in the

the time it takes of the surrounding sufficiently, procedures replace the the

for the liquid. element

fluid

to

rise

inside

the

element

to

should If one

fill

within

5 seconds.

Repeat second limit. 15.

cleaning limit,

if necessary. element with

unable to meet the 5 that meets the 5 second

The pneumatic (air) circuit during normal operation. Operation and Maintenance corrected by cleaning the

of the Bendix System will accumulate dirt The Troubleshooting section of the appropriate Manual currently lists troubles that can be Bendix air circuit.

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The Allison Series I/II Turboshaft Operation and Maintenance Manuals recommend a postflight deceleration check of the Bendix system. Allison 250.C20 CSL-1047 recommends a daily deceleration check for the CECO system. These deceleration checks are a good method to uncover impending problems. ALLISON RECOMMENDS THAT A POSTFLIGHT DECELERATION CHECK BE CONDUCTED ON BOTH THE BENDIX AND CECO SYSTEMS. Rigging to the fuel control and governor is the aircraft and engine manual requirements. sneak up on you and cause a flameout. Go over the above list please ask questions. responsibility. again. If The reliable very important. Wear in the Don't linkages overlook can

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there is something you don't understand, operation of your engine is your

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