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CHAPTER 96 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

• Paragraph
CONTENTS - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Page

Number Title Number

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

96-1 Electrical systems . 5

96-2 Principies of electrical system operation . 10

96-3 Normal operation . 10

96-4 Component failure . 10

96-5 Main battery switching and protection .. 10

96-6 Battery protection start override .. 12

96-7 Externa! power switching . 12

96-8 Main generator switching and protection . 12

96-9 Stand by generator switching and protection .. 14

96-10 Electrical control panels . 14

96-11 Removal . 14

96-12 lnstallation . 14

96-13 Circuit breakers . 23

96-14 Removal . 23

96-15 lnstallation . 23

DC POWER SYSTEM

• 96-16

96-17

96-18
DC power systern

Operational check

Main battery
.

.
25

25

29

96-19 Main battery system . 29

96-20 Operational check . 29

96-21 Stand by battery .. 30

96-22 Standby battery system . 30

96-23 Operational check . 30

96-24 Removal . 30

96-25 lnstallation . 31

96-26 Stand by generator . 31

96-27 Standby generator system . 31

96-28 Troubleshooting .. 31

96-29 Removal .. 31

96-30 lnspection . 33

96-31 1 nstallation . 33

96-32 Stand by generator reset switch . 33

96-33 Maintenance . 33

96-34 Standby generator shunt . 33

96-35 Maintenance . 34

96-36 Voltage regulator - silicon sol id state .. 34

96-37 Adjustment. . 34

96-38 Removal . 34

96-39 lnstallation . 36

96-40 Stand by voltage regulator . 36

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96-41 Adjustment. . 36

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CONTENTS - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (CONT)

Paragraph

Number Title
Page

Number
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96-42 Position volt meter selector switch to SPDBY GEN . 36

96-43 Removal . 37

96-44 lnstallation . 37

96-45 Bus switching unit . 37

96-46 Removal . 37

96-47 lnstallation . 38

96-48 Static inverter . 38

96-49 Removal . 38

96-50 lnstallation . 38

96-51 Force trim switch . 39

96-52 Removal . 39

96-53 lnstallation . 39

96-54 lgnition switch . 39

96-55 Removal . 39

96-56 lnstallation . 39

LIGHTING SYSTEMS

96-57 Interior lighting system . 41

96-58 Map lights . 41

96-59 Operational check . 41

96-60 Troubleshooting . 41

96-61 Removal . 41

96-62

96-63

96-64
Searchlight
lnstallation

Operational check
.

.
42

42

42
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96-65 Troubleshooting . 42

96-66 Removal . 44

96-67 Repair or Replacement. . 44

96-68 lnstallation . 44

96-69 Replacement of search light sealed beam unit... . 44

96-70 Removal . 44

96-71 lnstallation . 44

96-72 Landing light . 45

96-73 Operational check . 45

96-74 Troubleshooting . 45

96-75 Removal . 45

96-76 lnstallation . 45

CAUTION ANO WARNING SYSTEM

96-77 Caution and warning systems . 47

96-78 Operational check caution and warning systems . 47

96-79 Troubleshooting . 47

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FIGURES

• Figure

Number Title
Page

Number

96-1 Electrical system schematic (TH67 Mod) . 7

96-2 Electrical component locations (sheet 1 of 2) . 8

96-3 Battery protection start override schematic . 11

96-4 Main generator schematic . 13

96-5 Upper circuit breaker panel (sheet 1 of 2 . 15

96-6 lnstrument panel (sheet 1 of 3) . 17

96-7 Lower circuit breaker panel (sheet 1 of 2) . 21

96-8 Stand by generator . 32

96-9 Voltage regulator . 35

TABLES

Table Page

Number Title Number

96-1 Troubleshooting - OC power system . 26

96-2 Troubleshooting - externa! power supply . 30

96-3 Troubleshooting - map light . 41

96-4 Troubleshooting - searchlight . 43

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96-5 Troubleshooting - landing light . 45

96-6 Caution panel lights . 47

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

• 96-1.

The
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

TH-67 helicopter during normal operation, the

be

NORMAL

panel.
retrieved,

A
NON

main
if necessary

ESS switch

generator
with

located

failure
the

will
RECOVER/

on the voltmeter

illuminate the

electrical systems use three VDC sources of power: MAIN G E N FAIL caution light.

1 5 0 ampere main generator (derated to 1 0 5 amperes),

a 15 ampere standby generator, and a 24 VDC, 17 In the unlikely event of dual generator failure, the

ampere hour battery (refer to figure 96-1 ). essential 1 bus and essential 2 bus will be powered by

the main generator. The pilot can retrieve the

A 24 VDC standby battery is installed to provide power nonessential bus by using the RECOVER/NORMAL

to the pilot attitude indicator, should the other three NON ESS switch.

sources of power fail.

lf for any reason the essential 1 bus becomes isolated

An inverter provides AC power to elements of the from the main battery, valid attitude information is still

avionic system. available from the pilot attitude indicator for at least 30

minutes duration. The attitude indicator is powered

Power from the main generator and the main battery is separately by a 24 VDC standby battery.

applied to three buses: essential 1, essential 2, and

the nonessential b u s . The standby generator provides For location of control relays, power relays, voltage

power to the essential 1 bus. regulators, and other electrical components see figure

96-2. Controls for electrical systems are located on the

Each bus is isolated to prevent a failure from affecting overhead console, pedestal and instrument panel.

the remaining buses. The buses are switched in an Refer to Chapter 98 for electrical systems wiring

automatic load-shedding sequence in the event of diagrams.

power failure. A voltage monitoring system permits

determination of the condition of the generators, The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) battery

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batteries, and buses as desired. charger is powered from the 28 VDC Bus (VFR) or the

28 VDC ESS No. 1 B U S ( I F R ) . Refer to Artex, ELS-10

In normal operation, the main generator is the primary emergency locator transmitter operation and

source of power and supplies ali three buses. In the maintenance manual for inspection, maintenance, and

event the main generator fails, the standby generator troubleshooting. This may be utilized in con j unc t i o n

becomes the primary source of power for essential 1 with Chapter 98 wiring diagram s.

bus. The nonessential and essential 2 buses are

dropped to reduce the load. The dropped buses may

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1. PH-500 Pilot tube 22. B4 Engine heater control

• 2.

3.

4.
K201 Externa! power relay

K202 Battery relay

Battery compartment module

BT1 Battery
23.

24.

25.

26.
G 1 Starter generator

Z2 Engine 011 temperatura bulb

S 1 O Fuel filter differential pressure switch

Z 1 lgniter

5. 87 Defogging blower - right 27. Standby generator

6. Pilot compasa indicator 28. Standby battery

7. Pllot standby attitude lndlcator 29. Standby generator disconnect

8. S 1 4 Cyclic trigger switch 30. G3 Power turbina tach generator

S 1 5 Cyclic button switch 31. 83 Governor RPM actuator

9. Upper clrcuit breaker panel 32. Standby generator regulator

S 2 0 1 Battery switch 33. Main generator regulator

S202 OFF/RESET/STDBY GEN switch 34. Avlonics inverter

ESS 1 35. Z5 Uppar fuel tank unit

ESS2 36. 82 Aft fuel pump

NON ESS 37. 24 Lower fuel tank unit

10. P1 O and J 1 O Transmission disconnect 38. B 1 Forward fuel pump

1 1 . L 1 Hydraulic bypass solenoid 39. S4 Transmission oil pressure switch

12. G2 Rotor tach generator 40. Copllot compass indicator

13. Z3 Transmlssion oil temperatura bulb 41. Collectlve stick

14. B 1 1 Fuel pressure transducer S5 Governor RPM switch

15. S3 Transmission oil temperatura switch S6 Starter switch

16. 86 Fuel shutoff valve 42. TB 1 lnstrument panel terminal block

17. Bus switching unit 43. Consola circult breaker panel

K203 Start relay 44. Fuel lndlcator empty and full

K204 Standby generator relay adjustment pots, R5 and R6

K205 Main generator relay 45 . Externa! power ground

K206 Bus tle relay 46. 88 Defogging blower - left

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K207 Standby generator indicator relay 47. S 1 0 3 Battery over-temperature set

18. FCS avionics lnverter 48. Battery vent tubes

19. Starter generator disconnect 49. J 1 6 Externa! power receptacle

20. P 1 2 and J 1 2 Engine dlsconnect 50. Voltmeter panel

21. G4 Gas producer tach generator 51. Master cautlon panel

TH67•MS-96-2-2

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Figure 96-2. Electrical component locations (sheet 2)

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96-2. PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL ground for the STBY GEN FAIL caution light. This

SYSTEM OPERATION failure does not affect the operation of the helicopter.

96-3. NORMAL OPERA TION

Should the main generator fail following

generator failure, the only remaining

the main battery. Assuming a 1 7 AH

the standby

power source is

battery charged
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1. Power OFF. Relay K202 is not energized and the at 50% (13.6 AH), the helicopter can be operated

approximately one hour using full essential 1 bus

battery is totally disconnected from the system.
loads. Following depletion of the main battery the

standby battery can be selected to power the pilot

2. Power O N .
standby attitude indicator.

a. Externa! power unit connected. Relays K201

2. Battery. lf a battery failure occurs, the symptoms
and K206 are energized. Power is supplied to
may indicate a short or open circuit. During a short
essential 1 bus through C B 2 1 8 and C B 2 1 9 . Power is
circuit condition, RCB201 will trigger its auxiliary
supplied to nonessential bus through K206 and
switch which will deenergize battery relay (K202) and
CB220.
bus tie relay (K206). The main generator will supply

essential 1 bus. Essential bus 2 and nonessential

b. Main battery on. When OFF/BAT switch is
buses are recoverable since the short circuit is
placed to BAT, relay K202 is energized and delivers
isolated by relay K206. The recovery requires
battery power to the essential 1 bus through CB215
resetting the main generator and turning it on.
and CB221; to essential 2 bus through CB2119; and

nonessential bus through K206 and CB220.

3. Short Circuit On Battery Feeder. High currents

c. Start sequence. Relays K203 and K21 O (K21 O flowing from the battery will tri0 RCB201 and

ignitor relay not in illustration) are energized and conseguently K202 and K206. lf the short circuit is a

deliver battery power to the main generator, ignitor, ground, the main generator will trip off, and the

and start circuit of the main regulator. As the e n g i n e standby generator will automatically feed essential 1

begins to turn the turbine starts. The standby bus. The main generator can be recovered in the

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generator auto excites and begins delivering power to same manner as in paragraph 96-3, step 3.

essential 1 bus through C B 2 1 6 .

4. Short Circuit Of a Bus. A short circuit of any bus

3. Standard Operation. When the turbine reaches will disconnect the bus from the system, by tripping its

ground idle, the pilot resets then turns on the main associated circuit breakers. A permanent short circuit

generator which begins charging the battery through will disable a bus permanently, but will not affect other

K205, K206, and K202. buses.

96-4. COMPONENT FAILURE 96-5. MAIN BATTERY SWITCHING AN O

PROTECTION

1. Standby Generator. Standby generator failure is

detected by the standby regulator which deenergized The main battery is switched and protected by a

K204 and disconnects the standby generator from the combination of relays and an overload sensor located

circuitry. Relay K207 deenergized and provides a in the battery compartment (refer to figure 96-3) .

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Figure 96-3. Battery protection start override schematic

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a. Manual Switching - Relay (K202). Battery ON/ K208, and RCB201 auxiliary contacts. K202 is

OFF manual switching is accomplished through the energized and the electrical system is energized.

main battery switch, S 2 0 1 , which provides a ground to

K202

power
through

is
CB207;

consequently
energizing

delivered

system. The following currents are applied to K202, in

K202.

to the
The

rest
battery

of the
2. When

energized,
the

and
start

the
switch

ground
is

supplied
depressed,

by
K208

S201
is

to
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RCB201-S1 is transferred to RCB201-S2. In this
normal conditions.
configuration, as long as the start switch remains

depressed, the tripping of RCB201 will not cause

b. lnitial power on 105 amperes assuming all CB207 to trip. lf RCB201 trips, its contacts S3-S1 will
equipment is on. This load should not appear since the energize K209. K208 remains energized and supplies
normal procedure requires loading to be kept to a a ground to caution panel light through diode CR208.
m i n i m u m prior to e n g i n e start. Caution light BATTERY RLY indicates that RCB201

has tripped during the start sequence. This indicated

proper circuit operation and no corrective action is

c. Starting sequence a current of up to 360
required.
amperes (starting surge) is drawn by the starter

generator. This current decreases to 100 amperes

after 1 6 seconds.
3. Once the start sequence is completed, the

battery will be recharged at a high current rate and

d. Charging period After the engine has reached may maintain RCB201 in the tripped status. When

ground-idle, the generator switch is positioned to RCB201 returns to its normal status, a ground appears

MAIN G E N and the generator delivers current of up to at its S1 terminal. Relays K209 and K208 demerges.

1 6 0 amperes to recharge the battery. Caution light BATTERY RLY extinguishes and the

battery relay remains energized through RCB201

auxiliary contacts and K208 contacts.

1. Automatic Switching Remate controlled circuit

breaker ( R C B 2 0 1 ). RCB201 is the sensing element

which detects an overload and trips the battery relay 4. Should an overload occur outside a start

circuit breaker. sequence, 28 VDC will appear on R C B 2 0 1 - S 1 and trip

CB207. Relay K202 generalities and disconnects the

current

When
a.

a
RCB201

passing

current
is a thermal device which senses the

through

exceeds
the

a
terminals

certain
L1 and

threshold,
L2.

a
battery.

5. Self-Monitoring Functions Main Battery System.

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bimetallic disc distorts and a nonconductive plunger Self-monitoring is provided by a combination of the

changes the state of auxiliary contacts from S1 - S2 to auxiliary contacts of K202 and the battery switch

S1 - S3. Current will continue to flow through L 1 - L2 S201. When the relay and switch position do not

until K202 is deenergized. S 1 - S3 applies 28 VDC to agree, BATTERY RLY caution light will be illuminated.

battery circuit breaker CB207 which trips at one

ampere. Upan tripping, the circuit breaker removes the

ground on K202 coil, which in turn is deenergized. 96-7. EXTERNAL POWER SWITCHING

b. RCB201 is designed to trip at 125 amperes 1. Externa! power switching is provided by relay

nominal. lt will sustain 200% of rated capacity for 1 O to K201, (figure 96-1) which is energized by the

20 seconds, at 77 F. In sorne cases of high ambient application of OC power generated by the ground

temperature, low battery voltage, lengthy engine start, power unit.

RCB201 may trip when no real overload exists. This

tripping will occur only during startup. A special circuit,

referred to as "Battery Protection Start Override" 2. Diode CR210 (not shown) provides protection

prevents tripping of the battery relay during start against polarity inversion should the ground power

phase. cables be improperly connected at the ground power

unit.

96-6. BATTERY PROTECTION START

OVERRIDE. 96-8. MAIN GENERATOR SWITCHING ANO

PROTECTION

1. During the power-on operation, ground is applied

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to K202 coil through CB207, S201, the contacts of Refer to figure 96-4 for main generator schematic.

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1. Start Mode. In the start mode, power is provided b. Reset standby generator. lf the STBY GEN

to the starter windings through starter relay 1<203, FAIL caution light illuminates, the pilot may attempt a

which

through
is

start
energized

switch S206.
through

When

the pilot releases S206 which disengages starter relay

CB213

the
and

engine
ground

ignites,
reset

switch
by

to
positioning

OFF/RESET.
the

This
OFF/RESET/STBY

action

overvoltage circuit. By positioning the switch to STBY

will break
GEN

the
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K203. GEN, the generator is reset and if the fault was

temporary, the generator will operate normally. lf the

fault was more than transitory, the generator will

2. Main Generator Startup. Prior to startup, the main
become disconnected, as described above, and the
generator must be reset so that excitation current can
STBY GEN FAIL light will illuminate.
be delivered to the field coil. Upon reset, a latching

relay is energized inside the voltage regulator. When

96-10. ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANELS
RESET MAIN G E N switch S290 is positioned to MAIN

G E N , it delivers power to the voltage regulator.

Electrical control panels are mounted in the overhead

console, instrument panel, and lower breaker panel

96-9. STANDBY GENERATOR SWITCHING A N O
(refer to figures 96-5, 96-6 and 96-7).
PROTECTION

96-11. REMOVAL
1. Switching. The standby generator is regulated

and protected by the standby generator regulator.

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are
When the generator shaft begins rotating, the
disconnected.
generator is self regulated. The voltage at pin G of

standby regulator becomes 28 VDC. Relay K207,

2. Disengage fasteners securing panel.
which supplied ground to illuminate the STBY GEN

FAIL caution light, becomes energized and

3. Lift panel from mount.
extinguishes the light.

4. Disconnect and tag the electrical connectors or

2. Protections.

a. Overvoltage protection.

protection is a function of the standby regulator (refer

Overvoltage
connections.

96-12. INSTALLATION
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to figure 96-1 ). lf an overvoltage condition is detected
1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are
by the standby regulator, the interna! overvoltage relay
disconnected.
trips, thus cutting off the standby regulator input

current. The interna! capacitar which was charged at

2. Connect electrical connector(s) and remove
28 VDC, keeps supplying current to the standby
tag(s).
regulator. The interna! overvoltage relay applies 28

VDC to the grounded side of K204 and trips CB209,

thus disconnecting the standby generator system from 3. Position panel in mount and engage fasteners.

the aircraft circuits, and illuminates the STBY GEN

FAIL caution light.

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96-13. CIRCUIT BREAKERS 7. Remove mounting nut and lift breaker from panel.

• The

and
circuit

lower circuit

closed
breakers

by
are

breaker panels.

operating
mounted

these
on

Circuits can
the

trip-free,
upper

be opened
and

push-pull
96-15.

1.
INSTALLATION

Verify all electrical power is off and all batteries

circuit breakers.
are disconnected.

96-14. REMOVAL
2. Position circuit breaker in panel and install

mounting nut.
1. Verify ali electrical power is off and all batteries

are disconnected.
3. Remove cover from wíre ends and connect to

breaker.
2. Remove INST LT control knob.

4. Clase panel assembly and engage fasteners.

3. Remove screws from panel while holding panel in

place.

5. Engage integrally lit panel connectors and press

panel directly over connectors.

4. Disengage integrally lit panel from connectors

and remove.

6. Hold panel and install screws.

5. Disengage fasteners and open panel assembly.

7. lnstall INST LT control knob.

6. Disconnect, identify, and tag wiring to circuit

breaker. Cover wire ends. 8. Functional check all associated systems .

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DC POWER SYSTEM

• 96-16. DC POWER SYSTEM 14. Position voltmeter selector switch to STDBY G E N

and observe that voltmeter indicates O V D C .

The DC power system includes the main battery,

standby battery, externa! power, main and standby

15. Close BUS TIE RELAY circuit breaker.
generators, bus switching unit, and starter-igniter

systems.
16. Position voltmeter selector switch to NON ESS

BUSS VOLT and observe that voltmeter indicates

96-17. OPERATIONAL C H E C K
approximately 24 VDC.

1. Position BATT/OFF switch to OFF.

17. Position RESET/OFF/MAIN GEN switch to M A I N

GEN and observe that MAIN GEN FAIL caution light

2. Position STBY ATT IND/OFF switch to STBY ATT
on the caution panel is not i ll u m i n a t e d .
IND.

18. Open BUS TIE RELAY circuit breaker.

3. Position voltmeter selector switch to STBY BATT,

and observe the voltmeter.

19. Position BATT/OFF switch to OFF.

4. Observe that standby attitude indicator power flag

has retracted.
20. Position voltmeter selector switch to ESS 1 BUSS

VOLT and observe that voltmeter indicates 28 VDC.

5. Observe that STBY BATT ON caution light on

caution light panel is i ll u m i n a t e d .

21. Position voltmeter selector switch to ESS 2 B U S S

VOLT and observe that voltmeter indicates 28 VDC.

• 6.

7.
Position STBY ATT I N D switch to OFF.

Close all circuit breakers and position all switches

22. Position voltmeter selector switch to MAIN

and observe that voltmeter indicates O VDC.

BATT

to OFF.

23. Position STBY G E N / O F F RESET switch to STBY

8. Open BUS TIE RELAY circuit breaker.
GEN and observe STBY GEN FAIL caution light on

the caution panel does not illuminate.

9. Position BATT/OFF switch to BATT and observe

caution panel.
24. Position RESET/OFF/MAIN GEN switch to OFF

(center position) and observe that MAIN GEN FAIL

1 O. Position voltmeter selector switch to ESS 1 BUSS caution light on the caution panel is illuminated.

and observe that voltmeter indicates approximately 24

VDC.
25. Position voltmeter selector switch to ESS 1 BUSS

VOLT and observe that voltmeter indicates 27 VDC.

11. Position voltmeter selector switch to ESS 2 B U S S

a n d observe that voltmeter indicates approximately 24

26. Position voltmeter selector switch to STDBY GEN
VDC.
and observe that voltmeter indicates 27 VDC.

12. Position voltmeter selector switch to MAIN GEN

and observe that voltmeter indicates O VDC. 27. Position RESET/OFF/MAIN GEN switch to MAIN

GEN.

13. Position voltmeter selector switch to NON ESS

BUSS VOLT and observe that voltmeter indicates O 28. Position voltmeter selector switch to MAIN GEN

•
VDC. and observe that voltmeter indicates 28 VDC.

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INDICATION OF TR O U B L E
Table 9 6 - 1 . Troubleshooting - DC power system

PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

•
When voltmeter selector switch is Detective circuit breaker. Replace circuit breaker.

positioned to STBY BATT, the

voltmeter does not indicate 20

VDC or greater.

Detective standby battery. Replace standby battery.

Defective switch S204. Replace switch.

Defective wiring. Repair or replace wiring.

Standby attitude indicator power Defective standby attitude Replace standby attitude

flag does not retract. indicator. indicator.

STBY BATT ON caution lig ht will Caution panel light burned out. Replace burned out light.

not i ll umi n a t e .

Detective w i r i n g. Repair or replace w i r i n g.

With BATT/OFF switch positioned

to BATT, the BATTERY RELAY

caution light is illuminated.

BATT RELAY circuit breaker

( C B2 07 ) is detective.
Replace circuit breaker.

•
Relay K202 detective. Replace battery compartment

module.

Relay K208 detective. Replace battery compartment

m o du l e.

BATT/OFF switch detective. Replace switch.

When voltmeter selector switch is ESS1 SUPPLY BATT ( C B 2 1 5 ) Replace circuit breaker.

positioned to ES S 1 B U S S , the circuit breaker detective.

voltmeter reads O V D C.

E SS1 VM M A I N G E N RESET Replace circuit breaker.

(CB224) circuit breaker detective.

CB221 circuit breaker defective. Replace circuit breaker.

Diode CR203 open. Replace diode.

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Table 9 6 - 1 . Troubleshooting - DC power system (Cont)

• INDICATION OF TROUBLE

When voltmeter selector switch

PROBABLE CAUSE

ESS2 VM (CB225) circuit breaker

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace circuit breaker.

positioned to ESS 2 B U S S , the detective.

voltmeter reads O VDC.

ESS2 SUPPLY BATT ( C B 2 1 9 ) Replace circuit breaker.

circuit breaker detective.

Diode CR205 open. Replace diode.

M a i n battery shunt ( R 2 0 1 ) open. Replace shunt.

When voltmeter selector switch Bus switching unit detective. Replace bus switching unit.

positioned to MAIN G E N , the

voltmeter reads 28 VDC.

When voltmeter selector switch is Diode CR204 shorted. Replace diode.

positioned to NON ESS B U S S ,

the voltmeter reads 28 VDC.

Diode CR201 shorted. Replace diode .

•
Bus switching unit detective. Replace bus switching unit.

When voltmeter selector switch is Diode CR202 shorted. Replace diode.

positioned to STDBY G E N , the

voltmeter reads O VDC.

When voltmeter selector switch is Bus switching unit detective. Replace bus switching unit.

positioned to NON ESS B U S S ,

the voltmeter does not read 24

VDC.

NON ESS VM (CB226) circuit Replace circuit breaker.

breaker detective.

B U S S TIE RELAY (CB208) circuit Replace circuit breaker.

breaker detective.

NON ESS SUPPLY (CB220) Replace circuit breaker.

circuit breaker detective.

When RESET/OFF/MAIN GEN MAIN GEN F I E L D ( C B 2 1 2 ) circuit Replace circuit breaker.

switch is positioned to MAIN G E N , breaker detective.

the MAIN GEN FAIL caution light

is illuminated.

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Table 9 6 - 1 . Troubleshooting - DC power system (Cont)

INDICATION OF TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE

Main generator detective.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Reter to basic manual.

•
When RESET/OFF/MAIN GEN Bus switching unit detective. Replace bus switching unit.

switch is positioned to MAIN G E N ,

the STBY GEN FAIL caution light

is not illuminated.

When voltmeter selector switch is ESS1 SUPPLY M A I N GEN Replace circuit breaker.

positioned to ESS 1 B U S S , the ( C B 2 1 7 ) circuit breaker detective.

voltmeter reads 28 V D C .

ESS1 VM MAIN GEN RESET Replace circuit breaker.

(CB224) circuit breaker detective.

Diode CR201 open. Replace diode.

When voltmeter selector switch is Diode CR204 open. Replace diode.

positioned to ESS 2 B U S S , the

voltmeter reads 28 VDC.

ESS2 SUPPLY MAIN GEN Replace circuit breaker.

( C B 2 1 8 ) circuit breaker detective.

When voltmeter selector switch is

positioned to MAIN G E N , the

Diode CR205 shorted. Replace diode.
•
voltmeter reads 28 VDC.

Diode C R 2 1 5 shorted. Replace diode.

When STBY GEN/OFF RESET Bus switching unit detective. Replace bus switching unit.

switch is positioned to STBY

G E N , the STBY GEN FAIL

caution light is illuminated.

STDBY GEN RELAY (CB209) Replace circuit breaker.

circuit breaker detective.

Standby generator detective. Reter to paragraph 96-29.

OFF/RESET STDBY GEN (S202) Replace switch.

switch detective.

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Table 96-1. Troubleshooting - DC power system (Cont)

• INDICATION OF T R O U B L E

When RESET/OFF/MAIN GEN

PROBABLE CAUSE

Bus switching unit detective.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace bus switching unit.

switch is positioned to MAIN G E N ,

the STBY GEN FAIL caution light

is not illuminated.

When voltmeter selector switch is Shunt R202 defective. Replace bus switching unit.

positioned to ESS 1 B U S S , the

voltmeter does not read 28 VDC.

Diode CR202 open. Re place diode.

ESS1 SUPPLY STDBY GEN Replace circuit breaker.

( C B 2 1 6 ) circuit breaker defective.

When voltmeter selector switch is CB204 circuit breaker defective. Replace circuit breaker.

positioned to STDBY G E N , the

voltmeter does not read 27 VDC.

When voltmeter selector switch is CB202 circuit breaker defective. Replace circuit breaker.

positioned to M A I N G E N , the

voltmeter does not read 28 VDC .

• 96-18. MAIN BATTERY 4. Set

position.
AVIONICS MASTER switch to the off

The main battery is a 24 VDC, 1 7 ampere-hour (AH)

nickel-cadium battery located in the nose section of 5. Open E N G I N E START circuit breaker.

the helicopter.

6. Set RECOVER/NORMAL NON-ESS switch to

96-19. MAIN BATTERY SYSTEM

NORMAL N O N - E S S , and set voltmeter selector switch

to ESS 1 B U S S . Verify that voltmeter returns to O VDC

readíng.
The main battery system includes the battery, battery

compartment module, battery switch, battery shunt,

7. Set BATT/OFF switch to BATT. Verify that
and related wiring.
voltmeter reads 24 VDC.

96-20. Operational check 8. On cyclic stick, press and hold START switch to

the start position.

1. Ensure that ESS2 SUPPLY BATT, BUSS TIE

RELAY, and E S S 1 SUPPLY BATT circuit breakers are 9. Verify that BATTERY RELAY caution light

open. illuminates, and that voltmeter reads 24 VDC.

10. Release START switch.

2. Set BATT/OFF switch to BATT. Set voltmeter

selector switch to MAIN BATT. Verify that battery

voltage is shown on voltmeter. 11. Verify that BATTERY RELAY cautíon light is

extinguished .

3. Set BATT/OFF switch to OFF. Verify that

•
voltmeter reads O VDC. 12. Set BATT/OFF switch to OFF.

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INDICATION OF TROUBLE
Table 96-2. Troubleshooting - externa! power supply

PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

•
Battery will not hold charge. Charging rate too low. Adjust voltage regulator.

Unbalanced cells. Deep cycle battery in accordance

with manutacturers instructions.

Faulty w i r i n g . Repair or replace wiring.

Battery terminals or intercell Vent and/or vent lines are Clean obstruction or clog from vent

connectors are corroded. obstructed or clogged. and/or vent lines. Remove battery

and return to battery shop for

corros ion removal.

BATT/OFF switch does not turn Detective BATT/OFF switch. Replace switch.

battery power on.

Detective battery relay. Replace battery compartment

module.

Detective circuit breaker R C B 2 0 1 . Replace circuit breaker.

Faulty wiring. Repair or replace wiring.

96-21. STANDBY BATTERY

NOTE

The standby battery is a 24 VDC,

battery located at the top right part of the compartment

nickel-cadium
Do

ground

extended
not use standby

operation

ground
battery for

of

operation
the pilot

is
prolonged

ADI.

required,
lf •
immediately aft of the baggage compartment. This position the NORMAL NON ESS/

nickel-cadium battery has 1 8 selt-contained 1 . 2 5 VDC RECOVER switch (S205) to RECOVER.

dry cells with a 1.65 ampere-hour rating, and also This will conserve standby battery charge

includes a charging circuit. In the event of a total and allow the main battery to power the

ADI.
electrical system failure, the standby battery is used as

an emergency power source to power the standby

2. Set OFF/STBY ATT IND switch to STBY ATT
attitude director indicator. The STBY BATT CHRG
IND.
circuit breaker is accessible through a hole in the

separation wall between the baggage compartment

3. Verify that STBY BATT ON caution light is
and left aft compartment.
i ll u m i n a t e d .

96-22. STANDBY BATTERY SYSTEM 4. Verify that right attitude indicator begins to erect,

OFF flag is retracted, and instrument light is

illuminated.
The standby battery system includes the standby

battery, STBY BATT C H R G circuit breaker, and OFF/

5. Set OFF/STBY ATT I N D switch to OFF.
STBY ATT I N D switch.

96-24. Removal
96-23. Operational check

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

•
1. Ensure all electrical power is off. disconnected.

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2. Unlatch and open baggage compartment door . by an externa! scoop and ducted into the generator

housing. This unit is used for standby power.

• 3.

4.
Remove bulkhead panel to aft compartment.

Open circuit breaker on battery.

96-27. STANDBY GENERATOR SYSTEM

1. The standby generator system includes the

standby generator, standby voltage regulator, standby

5. Disconnect battery connector.
generator relay, standby generator OFF/RESET/STBY

GEN switch, and standby generator shunt.

6. Remove tour nuts, washers, and bolts holding

battery. Remove battery.

2. The standby generator furnishes standby power

at a regulated voltage to the essential 1 bus. The

96-25. lnstallation
generator is selt exciting through its m a i n output. The

standby generator relay switches the generator to its

NOTE bus when the voltage regulator senses adequate

generator voltage.
lf battery to be installed in helicopter has

been stored for 45 days or longer, battery

should be sent to battery shop to be 3. The regulator provides voltage regulation,

recharged. Less than 45 days top change overvoltage, undervoltage, and short circuit protection.

of 1 3 0 MA for tour days. The OFF/RESET/STBY GEN switch in the OFF/

RESET position simulates undervoltage to the voltage

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are regulator which opens the generator relay.

disconnected.

96-28. Troubleshooting
2. Unlatch and open baggage compartment door

and remove bulkhead panel to aft compartment.

Reter to table 96-1 .

• 3. Support

washers, and nuts.

battery in place and install tour bolts,
96-29. Removal

MATERIALS R E Q U I R E D
4. Connect battery connector.

NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
5. lnstall bulkhead panel to aft compartment.

C-304 Solvent
6. Close circuit breaker on battery.

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

7. Perform operational check.
disconnected.

96-26. STANDBY G E N E RATOR

2. Open left side engine cowl panel.

The standby generator is located on the left side of the

engine. lt is mounted on an auxiliary pad of the 3. Remove two screws (6, figure 96-8) and washers

gearbox. The generator is cooled by ram air picked up (7) and remove cooling duct assembly (5).

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6. Screw

7. washer

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Figure 96-8. Standby generator

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1. Disconnect and tag electrical leads connected to c. lf any of the brushes require replacement

the A and F posts on generator. before the next scheduled overhaul or inspection, tag

• 2. Remove four nuts (3) and washers (2) attaching

generator (4) to drive pad.

unit with appropriate comment and send to next higher

maintenance level.

96-31. lnstallation

3. Remove generator (4) and gasket (1). Discard

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are
gasket (1 ).
disconnected.

4. Remove any residual gasket (1) with a plastic

2. lnstall new gasket ( 1 , figure 96-8) on engine drive
scraper. Clean exterior of generator with a clean cloth
pad.
moistened in drycleaning solvent (C-304) and wipe

dry.
3. lnstall generator (4) with the post pointing directly

outboard. Secure generator (4) using washers (2) and

96-30. lnspection
nuts (3). Tighten nuts ( 3 ) .

1. Check generator terminal block and terminals for

4. Attach ground leads to generator with bolt and
damage.
washer.

2. Rotate splined shaft to check for chafing,

5. Connect the correct electrical leads to F and A+
smoothness, and binding of bearing.
posts using nuts and washers.

3. lnspect end of splined shaft for wear of splines. 6. lnstall cooling duct assemble (5) with two screws

(6) and washers (7). Do not tighten screws .

4. lnspect commutator for a smooth bright

• appearance with a light filming appearance.

5. lnspect brushes:
7. Carefully align cooling duct

scoop on e n g i n e cowl panel. Tighten screws (6).

assembly (5) with

8. Glose engine cowl panel.

a. Brush leads must be flexible and have a bright

appearance. 9. Perform operational check of standby generator.

b. Note the depth of the brushes below the top of 96-32. STANDBY GENERATOR RESET

the brush guide. lf this distance is more than 0.090 SWITCH

i n c h , or the brush length is 0 . 77 1 inch or less, then the

brushes should be replaced.

The standby generator reset switch is located on the

overhead electrical control panel. In the STDBY GEN

position, it applies the generator output voltage to the

---------,
--..._ __ standby voltage regulator sensing input. I n the OFF/
: CAUTION :
RESET position, the circuit is open.

96-33. MAINTENANCE
ENSURE THAT BRUSH LEADS ARE

S E C U R E D ANO DO NOT RUB OR HANG

Refer to basic manual for repair of miscellaneous
ON BRUSH H O L D E R.
electrical components.

NOTE
96-34. STANDBY GENERATOR SHUNT

lf brushes pass inspection they must be

returned to their exact original position in The standby generator shunt is located in the bus

•
the generator. switching unit. lt provides a voltage drop proportional

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to the generator load current to operate the standby

NOTE
generator position of the loadmeter.

96-35. MAINTENANCE.
Voltage

characteristic
regulator

droop
does

of

regulators when cold. Regulation will be flat

not

carbon
exhibit the

pile
•
over the specified temperature altitude
Refer to bus switching unit maintenance (paragraph
operating range.
96-45).

11. Operate generator at least 1O minutes at flight

96-36. VOLTAGE REGULATOR - SILICON
idle with mínimum load and battery switch off.
SOLIO STATE.
Recheck voltage to assure temperature does not

effect the regulation.

The voltage regulator is a silicon solid-state voltage

regulator, which obtains its operating power from the

main generator. The voltage regulator is equipped with 12. At flight idle close master battery switch and

a voltage adjustment control screw. switch on max aircraft DC load. Recheck DC voltage.

96-37. ADJUSTMENT.
13. Verify generator load meter is indicating the load

supplied.

NOTE

Helicopter must have engine running to .,. ""

perform this adjustment (BHT-TH67-FM-1 ). --..._ __
: CAUTION :

1. Connect voltmeter (range O to 30 volts) to

regulator base test jacks (terminal B+ and G-).

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE

VOLTAGE REGULATOR FROM BASE

2. Accelerate engine until generator is operating at

or above m í n i m u m rated speed.

U N L E S S GENERATOR IS S T O P P E D OR

FIELD IS O P E N .

W I L L RESULT I N
F A I L U R E TO C O M P L Y

PITTED OR BURNED
•
CONTACT SURFACES OR OTHER
3. Close generator switch.
DAMAGE.

4. No-load or mínimum-load should be between

14. Switch off DC load, master battery switch and
2 7 . 7 and 2 9 . 1 volts.
generator switch.

5. Should adjustment be required, perform steps 6.

through 1 5 . 15. Shut down engine ( B H T - T H 6 7 - F M - 1 ) .

6. Remove 1/2 plug button at access hale. 96-38. REMOVAL.

7. Using 5/16 inch hexnut driver with hollow shaft, 1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are
loasen regulation adjustment control locking nut. disconnected.

8. Using 1/8 inch screwdriver, rotate slotted control

2. Disconnect electrical connector (1, figure 96-9)
shaft to obtain desired voltage on regulated bus.
from voltage regulator (4) and install protective cap.

9. Using 5/16 inch hexnut driver, tighten control

3. Remove four nuts (2) and four washers ( 3 ) .
locking nut. DO NOT overtighten.

•
10. Replace 1/2 plug button in access hole. 4. Remove voltage regulator (4).

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1. Connector

2. Nut (4)

3. Washer (4)

4. Voltage regulator

TH67-MS 96-9

• Figure 96-9. Voltage regulator

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96-39. INSTALLATION. • Cooling blower.

1.

2.
Remove protective cap from connector ( 1 ) .

Place voltage regulator (4) in place. 96-42.

• Defogger.

Position voltmeter selector switch to

•
STDBY G E N .

3. Secure voltage regulator (4) with four washers (3)

and four nuts (2).

NOTE

Ensure that engine is turning at 10% NR

4. Connect connector ( 1 ) to voltage regulator (4 ).
while making adjustments.

5. Perform operational check.

NOTE

96-40. STANDBY VOLTAGE REGULATOR. Ensure that the main voltage regulator is

adjusted to the prevalent ambient

The standby voltage regulator is a solid-state, linear temperature requirement.

regulator, which obtains its operating power from the

standby generator. The voltage regulator has a built-in

overvoltage trip-out relay which has been preset and

cannot be field adjusted. The regulator is equipped

GENERATOR
with an externa! voltage adjustment control screw. The A M B I E N T TEMPERATURE
SETTING
standby voltage regulator is located on the equipment

shelf above the baggage compartment, behind the 32 ºF (O ºC) or lower 2 8 . 5 VDC

m a i n voltage regulator.

32 to 89 ºF (O to 32 ºC) 2 7 . 5 VDC

96-41. ADJUSTMENT.
90 ºF (32 ºC) or higher 2 7 . 0 VDC

Helicopter must
NOTE

have engine running to

1. Adjust standby voltage

1 0 % maximum indication on the loadmeter.

regulator adjustment for •
perform this adjustment (BHT-TH67-FM-1 ).

NOTE
1. Close all circuit breakers.

lf the 1 O indication on the load meter cannot

2. Position OFF/BATT switch to BATT. be obtained, perform steps 2. and 3.

3. Position OFF/RESET/STBY GEN switch to STBY 2. Connect voltmeter (multimeter) and set scale to

GEN and position RESET/OFF/MAIN GEN switch to read +28 VDC, and connect positive lead to terminal 1

MAIN G E N . of standby generator shunt and the negative lead to

helicopter g ro u n d .

4. Position both AVIONICS switches on.

3. Adjust standby voltage regulator adjustment

clockwise until voltage reading on voltmeter/

5. Turn on the following systems:
multimeter becomes approximately equal to the main

voltage regulator setting.

• AII avionics equipment.

4. Turn off or return the following systems to normal

• AII navigation equipment.
loads:

• AII interior l i g h t i n g .

• Searchlight.

• AII exterior lighting, except searchlight and

•
landing light. • Landing light.

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• Right and left pitot tube heaters . generator systems, the bus system, and the starter

system.

• •

•
AII avionics equipment.

AII navigation equipment.

The functions of the relays are as follows:

1. Starter relay (K203) is energized when starter

• AII interior lighting.
switch is pressed. When relay is energized, it

completes a circuit between the starter, battery relay,

• AII exterior lighting.
and externa! power relay.

• Cooling blower.
2. lgnitíon start relay (K21 O) is energized when

starter switch is pressed. When ignítion start relay is

• Defogger.
energized, it completes a circuit between essential 2

bus and engine igniter. lt also completes a circuit

5. Loadmeter shall índicate between O and 10%
between essential 2 bus and main generator regulator
load.
for generator shunt winding excitation.

6. Shut down engíne (BHT-TH67-FM-1 ).

3. Bus tie relay (K206) is energized when power is

applied to the helicopter and either the battery relay or

96-43. REMOVAL
externa! power relay is energized. When the bus tie

relay is energized, it completes a circuit between

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are
battery relay and externa! power relay and the
disconnected.
following three buses: essential 1, essential 2, and

non-essential.

2. Disconnect electrical connector from voltage

regulator, and install protective cover on electrical

4. When main generator relay (K205) is energized,

•
connector.
ít completes a circuit between output terminal of

generator and contacts of bus tie relay K206.

3. Remove mounting screws and washers.

5. Standby generator relay (K204) is energized

4. Remove regulator from helicopter.
when standby generator begins to operate. When

energized, it completes a circuit between standby

96-44. INSTALLA TION
generator and essential 1 bus. Also, it completes

circuits between standby generator and voltmeter

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are selector.

disconnected.

6. Standby generator indicator relay (K207) is

2. lnstall standby voltage regulator in helicopter with
energized when standby generator begins operating.
mounting screws and washers.
When standby generator indicator relay is energized, it

opens the ground circuit for STBY GEN caution light

3. Remove protective covering from electrical and extinguishes the light. When relay is deenergized,

connector and connect electrical connector to standby it completes the ground circuit to illuminate STBY G E N

voltage regulator. caution light.

96-45. BUS SWITCHING UNIT

96-46. REMOVAL

The bus switching unit is mounted on the right of the

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are
equipment shelf above the baggage compartment.
disconnected.
The bus switching unit consists of the following: a

metal tray containíng relays, circuit breakers, diodes,

•
and shunts. The above components are part of the two 2. Disconnect battery.

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3. Remove mounting screws and washers securing 6. Remove protective covering from wire, remove

cover. Remove cover from helicopter. tag, and connect wire number P9A8 and P988 to

4. Disconnect electrical connector P222

switching unit, and install protective cover on electrical

from bus
R203/1.

7. Remove protective covering from wire, remove

•
connector. tag, and connect wire number ELS226808 to K205/

A1.

5. Disconnect, tag, and properly protect wire

number P682 from K203/A2. 8. Remove protective covering from wire, remove

tag, and connect wire number P682 to K203/A2.

6. Disconnect, tag, and properly protect wire

number ELS226808 from K205/ A 1 . 9. Remove protective covering electrical connector

P222 and connect to bus switching unit.

7. Disconnect, tag, and properly protect wire nuber

P988 and P9A8 from R203/1. 1 O. Position cover and install mounting screws and

washers.

8. Disconnect, tag, and properly protect wire

number K4C8 and K4A8 from K203/A1. 11. Perform operational check for DC power system.

9. Disconnect, tag, and properly protect wire 96-48. STATIC INVERTER

number ELS225A 1 2 from R202/2.

The inverter is a salid state unit which takes a 28 VDC

10. Disconnect, tag, and properly protect wire input and produces 400 Hz, 1 1 5 VAC (not used) and

number E L S 2 0 0 D 1 6 and E L S 2 0 0 C 1 6 from K204/A1. 26 VAC output for the avionics system (HSI and R M I ) .

The inverter is located on the forward equipment shelf

above the baggage compartment.

•
11. Remove mounting screws and washers and

ground wire securing bus switching unit to equipment

shelf. 96-49. REMOVAL

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

12. Remove bus switching unit.
disconnected.

96-47. INSTALLA TION

2. Disconnect electrical connector from inverter.

Properly protect electrical connector.

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

disconnected.

3. Remove mounting screws and washers.

2. Position bus switching unit in helicopter and

install unit with ground wire, washers, and mounting 4. Remove inverter from helicopter.

screws.

96-50. INSTALLATION

3. Remove protective covering from wire, remove

tag, and connect wire number ELS200D16 and 1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

E L S 2 0 0 C 1 6 to K204/A1 disconnected.

4. Remove protective covering from wire, remove 2. Position inverter in helicopter and install washers

tag, and connect wire number ELS225A 1 2 to R202/2. and mounting screws.

5. Remove protective covering from wire, remove 3. Remove protective covering from electrical

tag, and connect wire number K4C8 and K4A8 to connector and connect electrical connector on

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K203/A1. inverter.

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96-51. FORCE TRIM SWITCH 4. Position wires inside of grip ensuring wires are

free from obstruction and chaffing.

• The FORCE TRIM switch is a

momentary push button switch, and is part of the cyclic

stick grip assembly. When the FORCE T R I M switch is

normally closed,

5. Seat switch in g r i p .

depressed, the switch is open and force trim off; and 96-54. IGNITION SWITCH.

when it is released, the switch is closed and force trim

on. The ignition switch is a part of the start system that has

been added as an extra means of security.

96-52. REMOVAL

96-55. REMOVAL.

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are
disconnected.
disconnected.

2. Pull switch outward from cyclic grip until terminals

2. lgnition switch is located inside of cabin pilots
and switch wiring is clear of g ri p .
side on lower box beam panel.

__ "' 3. Remove screws and remove cover from lower

box beam to g a i n access to ignition switch.

: CAUTION :

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4. Unsolder wires from ignition switch terminals.

ldentify, tag, and properly protect wire and wire ends.

U S E CARE D U R I N G SWITCH REMOVAL

AND INSTALLATION TO PREVENT

5. Remove retaining nut and remove switch.

C H A F I N G OR DAMAGE TO WIRES .

•
96-56. INSTALLATION.
NOTE

Ensure that loase wires do not fall inside of 1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

grip. disconnected.

3. Unsolder wires from switch terminals. ldentify, 2. Position switch in to mounting hole and install

tag, and properly protect wire and wire ends. retaining nut.

3. Remove protective covering from wires and wire

96-53. INSTALLATION
ends, and remove tags from wires.

1. Verify all electrical power is off and batteries are

4. Solder wires to proper switch terminals as
disconnected.
identified.

2. Remove protective covering from wires and wire

5. Position cover on box beam and install screws.
e n d s , and remove tag from wires.

6. Connect a l l batteries that were disconnected and

3. Solder wires to switch terminals as identified . verify that all electrical power has been restored.

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