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ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
To assist in correction of malfunctions which could occur, refer to Table 101.

Table 101

Troubleshooting

Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

1 Engine fails to reach 15%
cranking speed.
2 Engine fails to light off.
Inadequate torque at starter
pad.
Binding N1
Preservation oil fouling the
spark igniter.
Air in the gas producer fuel
control and lines.
Faulty circuit to ignition unit.
Faulty ignition exciter.
Faulty spark igniter.
Insufficient fuel in tanks.
Gas producer fuel control re-
mains in cutoff.
Insufficient fuel pressure to
fuel pump.
Spark igniter firing intermit-
tently.
Fuel nozzle valve stuck.
Fuel pump inoperative. (Fuel
vapor will not be observed
leaving the exhaust.)
Check output of starter and
battery.
Check inlet for foreign object
damage. Rotate N1 by hand
and listen for abnormal noise.
Try a second start.
Purge air from the system.
(Refer to para 2.E.,
730000.)
Listen for ignition operation.
Observe for fuel vapor com-
ing out of the exhaust. Check
input power to ignition unit.
Isolate and replace defective
part.
Listen for igniter operation.
Observe for fuel vapor com-
ing out of exhaust. Replace
with known satisfactory unit.
(Refer to Ignition Exciter,
para 1., 741001.)
Listen for igniter operation.
Observe for fuel vapor com-
ing out of exhaust. Replace
with known satisfactory unit.
(Refer to Spark Igniter, para
1., 742001.)
Fill tanks with fuel.
Check linkage.
Turn on aircraft boost pump.
Check input voltage to excit-
er. Check ignition exciter by
replacing temporarily with a
known satisfactory unit.
Replace fuel nozzle.
Check pump for sheared
drives or internal damage.
Check for air leaks at inlet or
fluid leaks at outlet.

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Table 101 (cont)

Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

2 Engine fails to light off. (cont)
3 Early lightoff.
4 Engine lights off but will not
accelerate to idle within the
normal time period.
Water or other contaminant in Check a sample of fuel from
fuel.
Fuel nozzle orifice clogged.
Fuel check valve fails to
open.
Fuel control cutoff valve not
closed.
Loose pneumatic fitting,
cracked accumulator, or
cracked pneumatic line caus-
ing air leak in control system.
Dirty Pc filter.
Inadequate torque at starter
pad.
Dirty compressor.
Insufficient fuel supply to gas
producer fuel control.
Insufficient fuel pressure to
fuel pump.
Gas producer fuel control or
power turbine governor by-
pass valve or relief valve
stuck open.
the bottom of the tank, if con-
taminated, disconnect the
fuel line at the fuel nozzle,
drain all fuel then flush the
system with clean fuel.
Check fuel pump filter, re-
place nozzle. (Refer to Power
Control System, para 1.A.,
731003.)
Replace fuel check valve.
(Refer to Cutoff Valve Opera-
tional Check, para 2.D.,
732002.)
Make a fuel control cutoff
valve operational check. (Re-
fer to Cutoff Valve Operation-
al Check, para 2.D.,
732002.)
Pressurize the system to
check for leaks. (Refer to
Fuel Control System Pneu-
matic Leak Check, para 2.C.,
730000.)
Check for crack in air tubes
or outer combustion case.
Check for air seal leaks.
Clean Pc filter. (Refer to
Cleaning and Inspection,
para 3., 732003.)
Check condition of battery
and starter to determine if
sufficient N1 cranking speed
is attainable.
Clean compressor and bleed
valve. (Refer to Compressor
Cleaning, para 6., 723000.)
Check fuel system to make
sure all valves are open and
pumps are operative.
Turn on aircraft boost pump.
Disconnect the fuel line at the
fuel nozzle. Flush the system
with clean fuel, then replace
the control.

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Item Trouble
4 Engine lights off but will not
accelerate to idle within the
normal time period. (cont)
5 Slow starts or low turbine
temperature in the 3550%
N1 speed range.
6 Engine lights off but flames
out during ground starts at
high altitude, especially
above 5,000 feet (1,524 me-
ters) during cold ambient
conditions.
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Table 101 (cont)
Probable Cause
Fuel nozzle partially clogged
with carbon.
Fuel nozzle check valve
stuck partially open.
Start derichment adjustment
too low.
Gas producer fuel control in-
correctly adjusted or calibra-
tion has shifted.
Antiicing air valve open and
cabin heat on.
Foreign Object Damage
(FOD), eroded blades, vanes
or abradable tip seal coating.
Faulty power turbine gover-
nor.
Faulty N2 overspeed solenoid
valve. (250B17F/1 only)
Control schedule has shifted
lean.
Fuel nozzle partially clogged.
Start derichment adjustment
too low.
Remedy
Clean fuel nozzle. (Refer to
Fuel Nozzle, para 2.,
731003.)
Replace fuel nozzle.
Make start derichment adjust-
ment. (Refer to Engine Start-
ing Characteristic Adjust-
ments, para 3.C., 732002.)
Replace control.
Turn off engine antiice and
cabin heat.
Replace the case or com-
pressor assembly if damage
or erosion exceeds accept-
able limits. (Refer to Inspec-
tion/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
Replace governor.
Replace solenoid valve.
Turn the start/acceleration
adjuster cw to increase tur-
bine temperature and de-
crease start time. Make a one
detent adjustment; then ob-
serve starting temperature.
One detent changes temper-
ature 3040_C (86104_F).
Make an additional one det-
ent adjustment if necessary.
(refer to Start/Acceleration
Fuel Flow Adjustment, para
3.C.(2), 732002.)
Inspect fuel nozzle for carbon
buildup. Clean or replace as
necessary.
Make start derichment adjust-
ment. (Refer to Start Derich-
ment Adjustment, para
3.C.(1), 732002.)
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Table 101 (cont)

Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

7 Low power and high TOT.
8 Hot starts or high turbine
temperature.
9 Acceleration temperature too
high during start.
Contaminated bleed valve jet. Clean bleed valve (Refer to
Bleed Valve Cleaning, para
6.B. (18), 723000.)
Control schedule has shifted
rich.
Insufficient time allowed for
draining after an unsuccess-
ful starting attempt.
Reduced battery capacity
(This can produce low crank-
ing speed.)
High residual TOT in excess
of 150_C (302_F).
Depreciated starter which is
not capable of dry motoring
gas producer (N1) above
15%.
Condition lever in the RUN
position prior to and during
starter engagement.
Power lever positioned above
ground idle during start.
Dirty compressor.
Fuel nozzle valve stuck full
open.
Excessive compressor air
leaking.
Bleed control valve stuck
closed.
Turn the start/acceleration
adjuster ccw to decrease tur-
bine temperature and to pre-
vent hot starts. Make a one
detent adjustment; then ob-
serve starting temperature.
One detent changes temper-
ature 3040_C (86104_F).
Make an additional one det-
ent adjustment if necessary.
(Refer to Start Acceleration
Fuel Flow Adjustment, para
3.C.(2), 732002.)
Purge the engine by motoring
with the gas producer lever
and ignition switch OFF for
approximately 10 seconds
before attempting a second
start.
Recharge or replace battery.
Motor engine with starter.
Leave the condition lever in
the FUEL OFFFEATHER
position and ignition OFF.
Replace starter.
Review starting procedure.
Review starting procedure.
Clean compressor and bleed
valve. (Refer to Compressor
Cleaning, para 6., 723000.)
Replace fuel nozzle.
Check for leaks. Be sure that
engine antiice switch is off.
Replace bleed control valve.

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Table 101 (cont)

Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

9 Acceleration temperature too
high during start. (cont)
10 Acceleration temperature too
low during starting.
11 Engine speed cycles at idle.
12 Engine instability above idle
speed.
13 Engine instability in power
range.
14 Idle speed too low.
Gas producer fuel control in-
correctly adjusted or calibra-
tion has shifted.
Gas producer fuel control
start derichment too rich.
Loose pneumatic fitting or
cracked pneumatic line caus-
ing air leak in control system.
Gas producer fuel control in-
correctly adjusted or calibra-
tion has shifted.
Gas producer fuel control
start derichment too lean.
Gas producer fuel control by- Disconnect the fuel line at the
pass valve not operating free- fuel nozzle; flush system with
ly.
Contamination in the pneu-
matic section of the gas pro-
ducer fuel control and power
turbine governor.
Loose pneumatic fitting or
cracked pneumatic line caus-
ing air leak in control system.
Incorrect gas producer lever
setting.
Malfunctioning tachometer.
Excessive generator load.
Replace faulty control if start
temperature exceeds 927_C
(1700_F).
Adjust start derichment. (Re-
fer to StartDerichment Ad-
justment, para 3.C.(1),
732002.)
Pressurize the system to
check for leaks. (Refer to
Fuel control System Pneu-
matic Leak Check, para 2.C.,
730000.)
Replace control.
Adjust start derichment. (Re-
fer to StartDerichment Ad-
justment, para 3.C.(1),
732002.)
clean fuel. Inspect and clean
the fuel control fuel filter. (Re-
fer to Cleaning the Gas Pro-
ducer Fuel Control Fuel
Strainer, para 4.A.,
732002.) If the same
condition still exists, replace
control.
Check Py port in the governor
and the fuel control. Check
the Pc port in the control. If
contaminated, clean oil from
the combined governor Py
line and replace the control or
governor.
Pressurize the system to
check for leaks. (Refer to
Fuel Control System Pneu-
matic Leak Check, para 2.C.,
730000.)
Check lever position and rig-
ging. (Refer to Rigging
Check, para 1.A., 760000.)
Replace tachometer.
Reduce electrical load re-
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Table 101 (cont)
Item Trouble Probable Cause
14 Idle speed too low. (cont) Dirty compressor.
Gas producer fuel control idle
adjustment incorrectly set.
Loose pneumatic fitting or
cracked pneumatic line caus-
ing air leak in control system.
15 Idle speed too high. Incorrect gas producer lever
setting.
Malfunctioning tachometer.
Fuel control Py orifice con-
taminated.
Gas producer fuel control idle
adjustment incorrectly set.
16 Oil pressure drops off Oil supply low.
severely.
Oil pressure transmitter or in-
dicator giving false indication.
Regulator valve sticking or
broken spring.
Defective oil pump.
17 Engine operated more than Low oil quantity.
30 seconds without oil pres-
sure.
Improper servicing after oil
change.
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Remedy
Clean compressor and bleed
valve. (Refer to Compressor
Cleaning, para 6., 723000.)
Correct the setting. (Refer to
Idle Speed Setting, para 3.A.,
732002.)
Pressurize the system to
check for leaks. (Refer to
Fuel Control System Pneu-
matic Leak Check, para 2.C.,
730000.)
Check lever position and rig-
ging. (Refer to Rigging
Check, para 1.A., 760000.)
Replace tachometer.
Clean orifices, (Refer to para
4.B., 732002.)
Correct the setting. (Refer to
Idle Speed Setting, para 3.A.,
732002.)
Check oil supply and refill as
necessary.
Check transmitter or indicator
and repair or replace if nec-
essary.
Clean or replace spring.
Replace pump or send power
and accessory gearbox to an
overhaul facility. (Refer to
applicable part of Gearbox
Disassembly and Assembly,
para 2., 726000.)
Remove engine and send to
an Authorized Maintenance
Center (AMC). (Refer to
EngineServicing, Engine
Operated With No Oil
Pressure, para 11. D.,
720000.)
Remove engine and send to
an Authorized Maintenance
Center (AMC). (Refer to
Engine Servicing, Engine
Operated With No Oil
Pressure, para 11. D.,
720000.)
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Table 101 (cont)

Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

17 Engine operated more than Oil pump failure.
30 seconds without oil pres-
sure. (cont)
18 Excessive oil pressure fluc- Air in sensing line.
tuation.
Gage records inaccurately.
Faulty pressure regulating
valve.
Oil contamination.
Low oil quantity.
Wear of filter housing due to
vibration of filter inlet and
filter bypass tubes.
Oil filter inlet tube assembly
too short.
19 Low oil pressure. Lack of oil in reservoir.
Gage records inaccurately.
Oil leaks.
Clogged oil filter.
NOTE: If oil filter is clogged with carbon, inspect and clean the power turbine support pressure oil
nozzle, the power turbine support scavenge oil strut and the external scavenge oil sump.
(Refer to para 6.E. and 6.F., 725000.)
CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE A PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE ADJUSTMENT TO CORRECT
FOR A RAPID CHANGE IN OIL PRESSURE. THESE CONDITIONS ARE CAUSE TO
SUSPECT OTHER OIL SYSTEM PROBLEMS HAVE DEVELOPED.
Remove engine and send to
an Authorized Maintenance
Center (AMC). (Refer to
EngineServicing, Engine
Operated With No Oil
Pressure, para 11. D.,
720000.)
Bleed line.
Check gage and transmitter.
Replace the valve.
Drain and replace filter.
Inspect magnetic chip detec-
tors for metallic particles.
Thoroughly flush with engine
oil while motoring engine.
Drain and refill with engine
oil.
Check for excessive
consumption
Replace packings on the inlet
and bypass tubes and/or
replace the filter housing
(as required)
Dimensionally inspect tube
length per para 2. D. (1).,
726000.
Fill reservoir with correct oil.
Check gage and transmitter.
Check all piping connections
and the gearbox splitline.
(Refer to Gearbox Coverto
housing Assembly, para 2. J.,
726000, for assembly tech-
nique to prevent splitline leak-
age.
Clean or replace oil filter. (Re-
fer to para 1.C., 726000.)

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Table 101 (cont)
Item Trouble Probable Cause
19 Low oil pressure. (cont) Oil pressure not adjusted.
NOTE: Before attempting oil pressure regulator adjustment, make sure that minimum N1 RPM of
94% is attained during periods of reported low oil pressure readings.
Increase in oil pump internal
clearances or sheared drive.
Oil contamination.
Wear of filter housing due to
vibration of filter inlet and fil-
ter bypass tubes.
Oil filter inlet tube assembly
too short.
20 High oil pressure. Oil pressure gage and trans-
mitter records inaccurately.
CAUTION: EXCEPT FOR INITIAL ADJUSTMENT ON NEWLY INSTALLED ENGINES, DO NOT
ADJUST THE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE TO CORRECT FOR HIGH OIL
PRESSURE. DO NOT MAKE A PRESSURE REGULATION VALVE ADJUSTMENT TO
CORRECT FOR A SUDDEN INCREASE OR RAPID CHANGE IN OIL PRESSURE.
THESE CONDITIONS ARE CAUSE TO SUSPECT OTHER OIL SYSTEM PROBLEMS
HAVE DEVELOPED (SUCH AS CLOGGED BEARING OIL JETS) AND CAN RESULT IN
BEARING FAILURE.
Pressure regulating valve im-
properly adjusted.
Clogged oil passage(s).
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Remedy
Adjust oil pressure regulating
valve. (Refer to Oil Pressure
Regulating Valve, para 3.A.,
726000.)
Replace pump or send power
and accessory gearbox to an
overhaul facility. (Refer to ap-
plicable part of Gearbox Dis-
assembly and Assembly,
para 2., 726000.)
Drain and replace filter. In-
spect magnetic chip detec-
tors for metallic particles.
Thoroughly flush with engine
oil while motoring engine.
If carbon and sludge deposits
are found, inspect the oil tank
for similar deposits. If
deposits are found, remove
and clean the airframe oil
tank and flush the airframe
engine oil system in
accordance with the
applicable airframe
manufacturers manuals.
Drain and refill with engine
oil.
Replace packings on the inlet
and bypass tubes or replace
the housing (as required).
Dimensionally inspect tube
length per para 2. E. (1).,
726000.
Check gage and transmitter.
Readjust oil pressure regulat-
ing valve. (Refer to Oil Pres-
sure Regulating Valve, para
3.A., 726000.)
Remove engine.
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Item Trouble
21 Oil consumption exceeds
0.05 gal (0.19 liter) per hour,
1.0 quart (0.9 liter) per 5
hours.
22 Oil consumption in excess of
1 quart (0.9 liter) per hour.
23 Oil blowing from gearbox vent Leaking accessory pad seal.
or oil venting in to exhaust
(on aircraft installations in
which gearbox vent is con-
nected to the exhaust collec-
tor.)
24 Oil spewing from diffuser vent Orifice improperly sized,
orifice.
25 Oil spewing at compressor
bleed control valve.
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Table 101 (cont)
Probable Cause
Loose fittings, connections,
or splitlines.
Oil leakage from power tur-
bine carbon face seal.
Leaking accessory oil seals
as evidenced by oil draining
from weep hole (on gas pro-
ducer fuel control and power
turbine governor) or from
drain on fuel pump.
Coking and carbon buildup in
power turbine support.
Improper fit between the
power turbine inner and outer
shafts.
smaller orifice needed.
No. 1 bearing seal failure.
Remedy
Check all fittings, connec-
tions, and splitlines for seal-
ant and proper torque. Wash
entire engine and coat with
whitener in suspected area.
operate engine to locate
source of leakage. Refer to
Gearbox CovertoHousing
Assembly, para 2. J.,
726000, for assembly tech-
nique to prevent gearbox
splitline leakage.
Replace seal. (Refer to Re-
moval of the Oil Bellows
Seal, para 4. A., 725000.)
Replace defective seals.
(Refer to Oil Seals
Replacement, para 1.B.,
726000.)
Clean power turbine support
scavenge oil strut, power tur-
bine support pressure oil
nozzle and the external scav-
enge oil sump. (Refer to para
6.E. and 6.F., 725000.)
Send engine to an overhaul
facility for repair.
Replace seal.
Refer to Diffuser Vent Orifice
Selection, para 1.B.,
720000,
EngineAdjustment/Test.
Replace seal. (Refer to Re-
placing the Compressor Front
Bearing and/or Oil Seal Re-
placement, para 3.,
723000.)
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Item Trouble
26 Oil temperature exceeds lim-
its of para 6.E., 720000,
EngineDescription and Op-
eration.
27 Oil temperature exceeds
107_C (225_F) but remains
less than 120_C (248_F) for
a period not exceeding 10
minutes.
28 Low power with high TOT.
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Table 101 (cont)
Probable Cause
Oil cooler air flow restricted.
place. Inspect engine. (Refer
Oil cooler bypass valve inop-
erative.
Contamination or carbon
buildup in the turbine.
Dirty compressor.
Foreign object damage
(FOD), eroded blades, and
vanes.
New compressor case misa-
ligned at installation.
Bleed control valve failed to
close.
Excessive compressor air
leaks.
Faulty TOT indicator.
Antiicing air valve leaking.
Remedy
Check cooler; repair or re-
to Oil Temperature Limit Ex-
ceeded, para 11. B.,
720000, EngineServic-
ing.)
Check valve, repair or re-
place. Inspect engine. (Refer
to Oil Temperature Limit Ex-
ceeded, para 11. B.,
720000, EngineServic-
ing.)
Inspect and clean oil system
and passages. (Refer to Oil
System Maintenance, para
6.F., 725000.)
Clean compressor and bleed
valve. (Refer to compressor
Cleaning, para 6., 723000.)
Replace the case or com-
pressor assembly if damaged
or erosion exceeds the ac-
ceptable limits. (Refer to In-
spection/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
If noise monitoring indicates
rub, remove and reinstall the
case. (Refer to Compressor
Case Replacement, para 2.,
723000.)
Check compressor discharge
pressure sensing line for
leaks and for security.
Clean valve nozzle, filter and
jet. (Refer to bleed Valve
Cleaning, para 6. B. (18).,
723000.)
Replace bleed control valve.
(Refer to para 2., 751002.)
Repair leaks.
Check calibration of TOT sys-
tem. Replace indicator as
necessary.
Check solenoid and tube fit-
tings for leaks, replace valve
as necessary.
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Table 101 (cont)
Item Trouble Probable Cause
28 Low power with high TOT. Heat control valve leaking.
(cont)
Faulty torquemeter indicating
system.
Antiicing solenoid failed.
Failed compressor discharge
air tube bellows assy. No
leakage is allowed in rear of
bellows assy.
Compressor air discharge
tubes leaking air at the piston
ring split seals.
Compressor rotortoshroud
clearance excessive.
Compressor impeller rub
caused by dirt or No. 1 bear-
ing failure.
Compressor scroll internal
erosion, distorted elbow
vanes or air leaks at joints.
Warped or cracked combus-
tion liner.
Firststage gas turbine
nozzle cracked.
Burned or missing turbine ro-
tor blades.
Turbine wheel or nozzle
eroded excessively.
Turbine wheel blade tip ex-
cessive clearance.
Nos. six and seven area laby- Replace turbine.
rinth seals excessive clear-
ance.
Blocked or restricted exhaust
outlet.
Leaking heating/environmen-
tal control bleed air system.
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Remedy
Cap off engine bleed manifold
to isolate trouble.
Check calibration of torque
sensing system. Replace
gage or transmitter as neces-
sary.
Replace solenoid.
Replace bellows assy. (Refer
to para 4.A., 724000.)
Reposition the compressor
air discharge tubes or replace
the piston ring split seals. In-
spect tubes for cracks. Check
adapter for being outof
round, or worn seal bore.
Check outer combustion case
flanges for warping.
Repair or replace the com-
pressor.
Clean or replace compressor.
Repair or replace compres-
sor.
Repair or replace combustion
liner.
Replace firststage nozzle.
Replace turbine assembly.
Replace turbine.
Replace turbine.
Remove blockage or replace
turbine, e.g. flowsplitter dam-
aged.
Cap or blank off customer
bleed pad on scroll to isolate
cause.
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Table 101 (cont)
Item Trouble Probable Cause
29 Lower power with TOT below Gas producer control lever
max limit. not reaching maximum speed
adjustment stop.
Gas producer control lever
maximum speed adjustment
stop not properly set.
CAUTION: THIS IS AN OVERSPEED PROTECTION SETTING; MOVE IN ONE TURN
INCREMENTS.
Loose pneumatic fitting,
cracked accumulator, or
cracked pneumatic line caus-
ing an air leak in the control
system.
Contaminated fuel control air
(Pneumatic) circuits.
L.P. Fuel Filter Blocked.
Aircraft fuel system restric-
tion, contamination or leak-
age.
Blocked fuel nozzle.
Faulty gas producer fuel con-
trol assembly.
30 Low measured TOT at nor- Faulty TOT indicator.
mal or high power.
Faulty TOT thermocouple as-
sembly.
31 Unable to obtain specified Foreign object damage
power. (FOD) eroded blades, vanes
and/or abradable tip seal
coating.
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Remedy
Adjust linkage to the gas pro-
ducer fuel control. (Refer to
Rigging Check, para 1.A.,
760000 and Coordinator
Rigging, Gas Produce Lever,
para 2.D., 761001.)
Correct the maximum speed
adjustment setting. Adjust cw
to increase N1 speed, one
turn equals approx one per-
cent. (Refer to Maximum
Speed Stop, para 3.B.,
732002.)
Pressurize the system to
check for leaks. (Refer to
Fuel Control System
Pneumatic Leak Check, para
2.C., 730000.)
Clean air circuit. (Refer to
Cleaning Gas Producer Fuel
Control Air Circuit, para 4.B.,
732002.)
Check bypass indicator. Re-
place filter element.
Refer to aircraft manual for
corrective action.
Clean or replace fuel nozzle
(Refer to Inspection/Cleaning,
para 2., 731003.)
Replace gas producer fuel
control assembly.
Check TOT system calibra-
tion. Replace indicator as
necessary.
Check TOT system calibra-
tion. Replace thermocouple
assembly. (Refer to Thermo-
couple Replacement, para 1.,
772001.)
Replace the case or com-
pressor assembly, if dam-
aged or erosion exceeds the
acceptable limits. (Refer to
Inspection/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
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Table 101 (cont)
Item Trouble Probable Cause
31 Unable to obtain specified New compressor case misa-
power. (cont) ligned at installation.
32 Engine N1 or N2 overspeeds. Gas producer fuel control
linkage not properly set.
Defective gas producer fuel
control or power turbine fuel
governor.
Faulty N1 or N2 tachometer.
Faulty propeller overspeed
governor.
NOTE: During ground run after overspeed incident, note the idle speed with the twist grip at the
30_ position. If idle speed is normal, suspect the governor if idle speed is high, suspect
the gas producer fuel control as the faulty component.
33 Fast decelerations. Dirty gas producer fuel con-
trol air circuit.
34 Auto decelerations. Dirty gas producer fuel con-
trol air circuit.
35 Excessive exhaust torching Fuel nozzle malfunction.
during transients.
Excessively rich gas producer Replace control.
fuel control.
Leaking accessory bleed
lines.
36 Slow to accelerate from idle Dirty compressor.
to power.
Foreign object damage
(FOD), eroded blades, vanes
and/or abradable tip seal
coating.
New compressor case misa-
ligned at installation.
Bleed control valve malfunc-
tioning.
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If noise monitoring indicates
rub, remove and reinstall the
case. (Refer to Compressor
Case Replacement para 2.,
723000.)
Check linkage for proper op-
eration and adjustment.
Replace defective control or
governor.
Replace tachgenerator or
indicator.
Replace propeller overspeed
governor assembly.
Clean circuit. (Refer to
Cleaning the Gas Producer
Fuel Control Air Circuit, para
4.B., 732002.)
Clean circuit. (Refer to Clean-
ing the Gas Producer Fuel
Control Air Circuit, para 4.B.,
732002.)
Replace fuel nozzle. (Refer to
para 1.A., 731003.)
Repair or replace lines.
clean compressor and bleed
valve. (Refer to Compressor
Cleaning, para 6., 723000.)
Replace the case or com-
pressor assembly if damage
or erosion exceeds accept-
able limits. (Refer to Inspec-
tion/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
If noise monitoring indicates
rub, remove and reinstall the
case. (Refer to Compressor
Case Replacement, para 2.,
723000.)
Replace bleed control valve.
(Refer to para 2., 751002.)
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Item Trouble Probable Cause
36 Slow to accelerate from idle Loose pneumatic fitting, or
to power. (cont) cracked pneumatic line caus-
ing air leak in control system.
Excessive generator load.
Excessive compressor air
leakage.
Gas producer fuel control ac-
celeration schedule too lean.
Dirty gas producer fuel con-
trol air circuit.
37 Slow to accelerate to power Same as in preceding
while in flight. trouble.
Governor linkage incorrectly
rigged.
38 TOT approx 30_C (54_F) Bleed control valve stuck
lower than normal at idle. closed.
39 Compressor surge during Dirty compressor.
starting or near the idle
speed.
Foreign object damage
(FOD), eroded blades, vanes
and/or abradable tip seal
coating.
New compressor case misa-
ligned at installation.
Excessively rich gas producer Replace gas producer fuel
fuel control.
Bleed control valve stuck
closed.
40 Compressor surge during Bleed control valve stuck
starting. closed.
Foreign object damage
(FOD), eroded blades, vanes
and/or abradable tip seal
coating.
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Pressurize the system to
check for leaks. (Refer to
Fuel Control System Pneu-
matic Leak Check, para 2.C.,
730000.)
Reduce electrical load.
Check for leaks and repair.
Replace gas producer fuel
control.
Clean circuit. (Refer to Clean-
ing the Gas Producer Fuel
Control Air Circuit, para 4.B.,
732002.)
Correct as in preceding
trouble.
Check rigging. Correct link-
age as required.
Replace bleed control valve.
(Refer to para 2., 751002.)
Clean compressor and bleed
valve. (Refer to Compressor
Cleaning, para 6., 723000.)
Replace the case or com-
pressor assembly if damaged
or erosion exceeds the ac-
ceptable limits. (Refer to In-
spection/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
If noise monitoring indicates
rub, remove and reinstall the
case. (Refer to Compressor
Case Replacement, para 2.,
723000.)
control. (Refer to para 2.,
732002.)
Replace bleed control valve.
(Refer to para 2., 751002.)
Replace bleed control valve.
(Refer to para 2., 751002.)
Replace the case or com-
pressor assembly if damage
or erosion exceeds accept-
able limits. (Refer to Inspec-
tion/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
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Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

40 Compressor surge during New compressor case misa-
starting. (cont) ligned at installation.
41 Compressor surge during ac- Bleed control valve failed to
celeration. open or closing early.
Excessively rich gas producer Replace fuel control.
fuel control.
42 Compressor surge during low Bleed control valve failed to
power operation. open.
Foreign object damage
(FOD), eroded blades, vanes
and/or abradable tip seal
coating.
New compressor case misa-
ligned at installation.
43 More than 20 drops per min- Fuel pump drive shaft seal
ute fuel leaking from fuel leaking.
pump overboard drain ports.
Gearbox seal leaking.
44 More than 5 drops per minute Gas producer fuel control fail-
fuel leakage from the fuel ure.
control.
45 Faulty torquemeter indication. Faulty airframe installed
transmitter.
Clogged torquemeter pres-
sure sensing oil line.
If noise monitoring indicates
rub, remove and reinstall the
case. (Refer to Compressor
Case Replacement, para 2.,
723000.)
Replace bleed control valve.
(Refer to para 2., 751002.)
Clean bleed valve filter, jet
and strainer. If condition still
exists, replace bleed control
valve. (Refer to Bleed Valve
Cleaning, para 6. B. (18),
723000.)
Replace the case or com-
pressor assembly if damage
or erosion exceeds the ac-
ceptable limits. (Refer to In-
spection/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
If noise monitoring indicates
rub, remove and reinstall the
case. (Refer to Compressor
Case Replacement, para 2.,
723000.)
Replace fuel pump.
If leakage is fuel, replace
pump; if leakage is oil, re-
place seal.
Replace fuel control. (Refer
to para 2., 732002.)
Replace transmitter.
Disassemble power and ac-
cessory gearbox and clean or
send gearbox to an overhaul
facility. (Refer to applicable
part of Gearbox Disassembly
and Assembly, para 2.,
726000.)

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Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

45 Faulty torquemeter indication. Clogged fixed area torqueme- Disassemble power and ac-
(cont) ter piston bleed orifice. cessory gearbox and clean
bleed orifice or send gearbox
to an overhaul facility. (Refer
to applicable part of Gearbox
Disassembly and Assembly,
para 2., 726000.)
Torquemeter supporting bear- Replace bearing or send
ing failure. gearbox to an overhaul facil-
ity. (Refer to applicable part
of Gearbox Disassembly and
Assembly, para 2., 726000,
for assembly procedure.)
Clogged torquemeter pres- Flush passage or send
sure sensing oil line. gearbox to an overhaul
facility. (Refer to applicable
part of Gearbox Disassembly
and Assembly, para 2.,
726000, for assembly
procedure.)
46 Lack of antiicing air. Cracked antiice air tubes. Check tubes.
Defective switch. Replace switch.
Plug installed in solenoid Remove plug.
valve.
Antiicing air valve stuck Replace valve. (Refer to para
closed. 2., 751001.)
Solenoid valve not operating. Check cause, replace defec-
tive part.
Dirt collected in vane trailing Remove antiicing air line at
slots. the compressor front support,
cap the bullet nose outlet
holes and blow through struts
and out slots at 40 psig (276
kPag) maximum.
47 Continuous exhaust smoking. Oil leakage from forward If oil consumption exceeds
compressor bearing oil seal limits, replace faulty compo-
or power turbine carbon face nent(s) as necessary. (Refer
seal. to Oil Flow Measurement and
Oil System Maintenance,
para, 6.D. and F., 725000.)
48 Heavy smoking out exhaust. Contamination or carbon Inspect and clean oil system
buildup in the turbine. and passages. (Refer to Oil
System Maintenance, para,
6. F., 725000.)
49 Compressor rear bearing lab- Seal vent orifice improperly Replace or repair vent orifice.
yrinth seal vent smoking. sized or improperly seated. (Refer to Diffuser Vent Orifice
Selection, para 1.B.,
720000, EngineAdjust-
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Item Trouble Probable Cause
50 Exhaust duct emitting sparks. Combustion liner damage.
Turbine or compressor blade,
vane or seal damaged.
51 Excessive vibration. Loose engine mounts.
Turbine wheel blade failure.
Foreign object damage
(FOD), eroded blades, vanes
and/or abradable tip seal
coating.
Bearing failure or accessories Check the magnetic inspec-
section internal failure.
Cause uncertain.
Propeller out of balance.
NOTE: In addition to preventing smooth engine operation, unbalanced propeller vibration can be
detrimental to engine reliability and overhaul life. Accomplishment of a balance procedure on an
installed operational engine can reduce vibration to acceptable limits.
52 Unable to stop engine. Gas producer fuel control fuel
cutoff valve not closed.
53 Afterfire. Oil leak.
Burner drain valve line ob-
struction.
Sticking burner drain valve.
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Remedy
Inspect combustion liner and
repair or replace. (Refer to
Combustion Liner Inspection,
para 1.C., 724000.)
Replace faulty component.
Inspect for security and
condition of mounts.
Inspect the turbine wheel
blades. (Refer to Blade and
Vane Inspection, para 6.A.,
725000.)
Replace the case or
compressor assembly if
damage or erosion exceeds
the acceptable limits. (Refer
to Inspection/Check, para 5.,
723000.)
tion plugs for particles. If ac-
cumulated particles are
found, send engine to over-
haul.
Install engine in another air-
craft or in test stand for com-
parison. Send engine to over-
haul if excessive vibration
persists.
Make a running balance of
the propeller. (Refer to Rotat-
ing Balance of Engine and
Propeller Assembly, para
1.C.(12), 720000 Engine
Inspection/Check.
Close the aircraft fuel shutoff
valve to stop the engine.
Then check control linkage
rigging or replace gas pro-
ducer fuel control if faulty.
See trouble condition, static
oil leakage, item 56.
Check the drain lines. Clean
or replace as necessary.
Replace valve. (Refer to para
3.A., 724000.)
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53 Afterfire. (cont)
54 Heavy smoking out exhaust
following engine shutdown.
(Light wisps of smoke are
normal and not cause for en-
gine rejection unless oil con-
sumption limits are exceed-
ed.)
55 Heavy smoking out exhaust.
56 Continuous exhaust smoking.
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Table 101 (cont)
Probable Cause
Fuel nozzle valve stuck open.
Fuel control not in cutoff.
Inline check valve stuck
open.
Oil seepage past No. 5 bear-
ing oil bellows seal into hot
exhaust and collector.
Oil seepage past turbine oil
check valve onto hot turbine.
Residual oil in No. 6 and 7
bearing area, depositing on
hot turbine parts.
Excessive clearance of rotat-
ing knife seals located in No.
6 and 7 bearing area.
Oil leakage in aircraft scav-
enge oil check valve. Oil can
be found leaking from the
outer combustion case after
the engine has been inopera-
tive for an extended period.
Contamination or carbon
buildup in the turbine.
Oil leakage from forward
compressor bearing oil seal
or power turbine carbon face
seal.
Remedy
Replace fuel nozzle. (Refer to
para 1.A., 731003.)
Make a fuel control cutoff
valve operational check.
(Refer to Cutoff Valve
Operational Check, para
2.D., 732002.)
Replace inline check valve.
If suspected, visually inspect
for evidence of puddling in
bottom of exhaust collector
after engine has been inop-
erative. If leakage is present,
replace No. 5 bearing oil bel-
lows seal (Refer to Oil Bel-
lows Seal, para 4.A.,
725000.)
Remove and inspect turbine
check valve. (Refer to Tur-
bine Pressure Oil System
Check Valve, para 2. K.,
726000.)
Remove external sump; in-
spect and clean strut. (Refer
to Inspection and Cleaning of
Power Turbine Support Scav-
enge Oil Strut, para 6.E.,
725000.)
This is usually accompanied
by low power. If suspected,
replace turbine.
Replace check valve.
Inspect and clean oil system
and passages. (Refer to In-
spection and Cleaning of
Power Turbine Support Scav-
enge Oil Strut, para 6.E.,
725000.)
If oil consumption exceeds
limits, replace faulty compo-
nent(s) as necessary.
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Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

57 Static oil leakage from power Internal check valve stuck Clean or replace the internal
and accessory gearbox open. check valve. (Refer to the
breather. Lube Oil Filter Housing
Replacement, para 1.D.,
726000.)
Remove filter housing and
inspect housing and transfer
tubes (2) mating surfaces.
Check packings on housing
end of transfer tubes.
Replace defective items.
58 Oil or fuel leaking from the Oil seal leaking at gearbox. Identify if the leakage is fuel
fuel control weep holes. or oil. Oil leaks require
Leakage may be blue in col- replacement of the gearbox
or. seal. Fuel leaks require
replacement of the fuel
control. If the fuel or oil
leakage is blue in color this is
an indication of fuel control
drive bearing grease
washout, therefore replace
the fuel control.
59 Starter unable to rotate en- Turbine blade tip clearance. If engine will rotate after
gine immediately after shut- cooldown, no corrective
down. action required. If unable to
rotate engine after
cooldown, remove turbine
for further examination.
Binding at the diffuser rear Replace compressor.
seal.
60 Starter unable to rotate en- Binding of compressor, tur- Determine which major com-
gine. bine or gearbox. ponent is binding; replace
component or engine.
61 Propeller (N2) does not rotate Turbine wheel should knife Shut down. Repeat start pro-
by 25% N1 speed during (N2) rub. cedure. If not rotating after
start. second attempt, turn the pro-
peller by hand (either direc-
tion) before again repeating
the start procedure. (Refer to
Item 61 NOTE.) Replace tur-
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Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

61 Propeller (N2) does not rotate Carbon formation around ro- Ensure that the oil being used
by 25% N1 speed during tating labyrinth seals. is MILL7808F(G), or
start. (cont) MILL23699. Shut down.
Repeat start procedure. If not
rotating after second attempt,
turn the propeller by hand (ei-
ther direction) before repeat-
ing the start procedure. (Re-
fer to Item 61 NOTE.) If the
propeller cannot be turned by
hand, clean carbon from ro-
tating labyrinth seals. (Refer
to Cleaning Power Turbine
Labyrinth seals, para 7.A.,
725000.)
NOTE: To help alleviate turbine rub or carbon conditions which prevent the propeller (N2) from
turning by 25% N1 speed, turn the propeller (either direction) by hand after a start attempt and/or while
the engine is cooling down. If chatter is encountered, stop turning the propeller. Repeat the procedure
at the next convenient shutdown.
62 Engine tubing cracked or bro- Excessive vibration. Check the engine for possible
ken at the flare. vibration causes. (Refer to
Vibration Inspection, para
1.C.(2), 720000 Engine In-
spection/Check.)
63 Bearing noise at compressor Bearing failure. Inspect and/or replace com-
which may be accompanied pressor No. 1 and No. 2
by looseness of the impeller. bearings as required.
64 Magnetic plug warning light Engine metal generation. Refer to Magnetic Plug In-
illuminated. spection, para 11. I.,
720000 EngineServicing.
NOTE: Inspect magnetic drain plugs to determine extent of contamination due to bearing failure.
(Refer to Magnetic Plug Inspection, para 11. I., 720000, EngineServicing.
65 Propeller fails to feather. Control system rigging. Refer to Coordinator Rigging,
para 2., 761001.
Propellerpower turbine gov- Refer to PropPower Turbine
ernor. Governor Functional
Feathering Check, para 7.M.,
720000
EngineDescription and
Operation.
66 Excessive throttle or lever Aircraft control system. Refer to the appropriate air-
forces. craft manual.
Engine control system. Refer to rigging check, para
1.A., 760000.
67 Loss of power sharing during Incorrect aircraft rigging. Check rigging and adjust in
acceleration or torque split on accordance with aircraft
multiengine applications. manufacturers instructions.

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Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

67 Loss of power sharing during
acceleration or torque split on
multiengine applications.
(cont)
NOTE: Items 67 through 75 apply only to the 250B17F/1 engine.
68 Push to test causes N1 and
N2 decrease when activated
above 80% N2.
69 No N2 limiting during push to
test when activated below
70% N2.
70 Engine flameout during push
to test.
71 Excessive N1 and N2 fluctua-
tion during push to test.
Excessive P.T. Governor con-
trol system looseness, wear
or lost travel.
Contaminated fuel control air
(pneumatic) circuits.
Faulty control box.
Intermittent N2 speed pickup.
Excessive air gap between
pickup and P.T. coupling nut
(outer).
Defective speed sense ele-
ment on P.T. coupling nut
(outer).
Circuit breaker open.
Bad control box.
Bad control box ground.
Defective solenoid valve.
Excessive air gap between
pickup and Power Turbine
coupling nut (outer).
Defective pickup.
Defective harness.
Defective push to test switch.
Poor harness connections.
Fuel control min. flow calibra-
tion set to low.
Fuel nozzle sticking open.
Ignition not activated.
Defective solenoid valve.
Intermittent N2 speed pickup.
Loose electrical connections.
Correct looseness, wear on
lost travel. Refer to aircraft
manufacturers instructions
for corrective action.
Clean circuits. (Refer to
Cleaning Gas Producer Fuel
Control Air Circuit, para 4.B.,
732002.)
Replace box.
Test pickup or replace.
Reset pickup gap.
Replace P.T. coupling nut
(outer).
Reset breaker.
Replace box.
Establish good ground strap
connection for control box.
Replace valve.
Reset pickup gap.
Test and/or replace.
Test and/or replace.
Test and/or replace switch.
Inspect for poor and/or loose
connections.
Replace control. (Refer to
para 2., 732002.)
Replace nozzle. (Refer to
para 1.A.,731003.)
Activate ignition.
Replace valve.
Test and/or replace pickup.
Check all system connec-
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Item Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

71 Excessive N1 and N2 fluctua- Intermittent open in harness. Test and/or replace harness.
tion during push to test.
(cont)
72 Overspeed system activates Defective control box. Replace box.
during normal engine opera-
tion (N2 between 80 and
112%).
Noise on pickup signal. Check pickup harness shield-
ing.
Solenoid valve defective. Replace valve.
Defective speed sense ele- Replace nut.
ment power turbine coupling
nut (outer).
73 N2 limited but exceeds 72% Intermittent N2 pickup. Test and/or replace pickup.
during push to test when acti-
vated below 70% N2.
Defective control box. Replace box.
Excessive air gap between Reset gap.
pickup and spanner nut.
Defective speed sensing ele- Replace nut.
ment power turbine coupling
nut (outer).
74 Overspeed lamp doesnt light Bad indicator lamp. Replace.
during push to test.
Bad lamp relay. Replace.
Bad control box. Replace.
75 Overspeed lamp cones on in- Bad lamp relay. Replace.
termittently.
Bad indicator reset switch. Replace.
76 Overspeed lamp will not re- Bad lamp relay. Replace.
set.
Bad indicator reset switch. Replace.

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