UNIVERSITY KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE IF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT 5 (GAS TURBINE 2)

NAME : MUHAMMAD AMIR IDHAM BIN ABDUL MALIK

CLASS: 5 AEM 4

ID NUMBER : 53106115082

LECTURER : AZHARUDDIN BIN ASHROKIN

 Allison T63

Usually, gas turbine engines are equipped with two or more igniter plugs; however, the
smaller engines like the T63 have only one igniter plug, sometimes called the spark plug. Igniter
plugs serve a purpose similar to the spark plug in a reciprocating engine, although operation of
the ignition system and the igniter plugs is necessary only for a short period during the engine
starting cycle. On many installations, ignition is initiated simultaneously with the starter. The
ignition cycle takes place several times per second and continues to operate as long as the
ignition switch is on.

In a capacitor discharge ignition system, most of the total energy available to the igniter plugs is
dissipated in 10 to 100 microseconds, with up to 80, 000 watts with a spark duration of 50
microseconds. Figure 1 shows a wiring schematic of a typical ignition unit.

Figure 1 Wiring Schematic of Typical Ignition Unit.

 Glow plug PT6

Glow plug inspection

Disconnect both ignition cables from the glow plugs. Then, remove the glow plugs and
inspect them. You want to inspect the glow plug element for evidence of carbon buildup and
clean as necessary. Check the element for the presence of fused area. Check manual for fuse
area limits. Elements that exceed fused area limitations must be replaced. Inspect the threads
on the body of plugs for condition.Replace any bad plugs. Re-connect the glow plugs to their
respective leads, move them away from the engine, and proceed with the operational check.

Glow plug operational check

With glow plugs, the operational check is pretty straightforward. With the glow plugs
removed from the engine and connected to the leads (moved away from the engine) have
someone switch the ignition on. Ensure that the glow plugs reach an acceptable orange-yellow
color within about eight seconds.

After checking the glow plugs, allow them to cool down to room temperature. Remove them
from the ignition leads, install new copper gaskets, and install on the gas generator case.
Torque them according to manufacturer recommendations. Then install the lead and torque it.
Safety the system, and you are good to go.
 HS 125

Input voltage:

Normal: 24VDC
Operating limits: 14 to 30 VDC

Spark rate:

4 to 8 per second at each plug, depending on

input voltage

Designed to fire:

2 igniter plugs

Accumulated energy:

3 joules