Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56) ATA 74

B1.1/B2 (sub-)cat. IGNITION – CFM 56

TRAINING MANUAL

Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56)

B1.1 / B2 (sub-) categories

74. IGNITION
(ATA74)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF FIGURES

GENERAL .............................................................................................. 4 IGNITION SYSTEM SCHEMATIC .................................................................... 5

DISTRIBUTION...................................................................................... 6 IGNITION BOXES DESIGN.............................................................................. 7
CONTINUOUS RELIGHT..................................................................... 16 IGNITION LEADS ............................................................................................. 9
AUTO IGNITION .................................................................................. 16 IGNITERS ....................................................................................................... 11
ENG MODE SELECTOR SWITCH................................................................. 12
CFDS ................................................................................................... 20
START CONTROL ......................................................................................... 13
IGNITION TEST WITHOUT CFDS ...................................................... 24 ENG MASTER SWITCH ................................................................................. 14
START CONTROL ......................................................................................... 15
CONTINUOUS RELIGHT ............................................................................... 17
CONTROL PANELS ...................................................................................... 19
IGNITION TEST WITH THE MCDU................................................................ 21
IGNITION TEST WITH THE MCDU................................................................ 22
IGNITION TEST WITHOUT CFDS ................................................................. 24
TEST WITHOUT CFDS .................................................................................. 25

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GENERAL

Description ENGINE Control Panel

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) controls and monitors the start sequence 1. It is installed on the Center Pedestal and comprises:
either in automatic or manual mode.
The ECU is able to abort the automatic start sequence in case of an incident:  ENG MODE Selector Switch
 ENG Master Switch (2)
 start valve failure  Annunciator FAULT Light (2)
 ignition failure  Annunciator FIRE Warning Light (2)
 HP fuel shut off valve failure
 high EGT
 engine stall

The system consists :

 of a start valve
 an air starter
 two ignition boxes and
 igniters (A&B).

The start valve is fitted with a manual override handle for mechanic
intervention on the ground.

Control Description

Panel and Control Description

The Ignition System is controlled by:

 ENG MODE Selector Switch,

 ENG MASTER Switch,
 ENG MAN START Pb,
 ECU,
 EIU.

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IGNITION SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

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DISTRIBUTION

Ignition boxes Precautions

Ignition box design. Caution: Make sure that the ignition boxes are de-energized before working
on the ignition system. The voltage output can be dangerous. Do not touch
The ignition exciter electrical circuit consists of : the electrical contacts, the ignition boxes can continue to contain an electrical
charge when they are not energized.
 An input circuit.
 A rectifier and storage capacitor circuit. Caution: During start valve manual override operation, obey all safety zones
 A discharge circuit. while the engine is operating. There is sufficient suction to kill or cause
serious injury to persons by pulling them suddenly into or against the air
The AirCraft (A/C) alternating input voltage is rectified and stored in intake. The high temperature, velocity and overpressure in the exhaust gas
capacitors. wake is also very dangerous.
In the discharge circuit, a spark gap is set to breakdown when the capacitors
are charged, delivering a high voltage pulse at a regular rate.
A stainless steel housing encloses the exciter components.
The components are secured, mechanically, or with silicon cement for
protection against engine vibration.
The housing is hermetically sealed, ensuring proper operation whatever the
environmental conditions.

Input voltage: 105-122 VAC (115V nominal)

380-420Hz (400 Hz nominal)

Output voltage: 15-20KV at the end of the ignition lead

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IGNITION BOXES DESIGN

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IGNITION LEADS

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Igniters

 Left Igniter for system B.

 Right igniter for system A.
 Precautions have to be taken before removal/installation
 An ignition test Is available through MCDU menus to verify the ignition
circuit.

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IGNITERS

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ENG MODE Selector Switch

1. NORM Position

 Normal Position after ENG start:

1. in this Position the FADEC can select ignition automatically

under the following conditions:
 Engine Anti Ice ON
 EIU Failure
 Engine Flame Out Detected

2. IGN/START Position

has to be selected for:

 Normal Starting Procedure (Automatic)

 Alternate Starting Procedure (Manual)
 Continuous Ignition, when the engine is running.

when selected to IGN/Start :

 Both pack valves are closed.

1. If the engine start is not carried out within 30 sec the pack
valves open again.

 FADEC is power supplied.

3. CRANK Position

 FADEC is PWR supplied

 Ignition is inhibided,engine motoring is possible, when the
ENG MAN START P/B is pressed in.

ENG MODE SELECTOR SWITCH

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START CONTROL

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ENG Master Switch (2)

1. ON (blue) Position
has a ON and a OFF position
 activation of the opening signal for the starter air valve
1. ON Position
at manual start:
 Normal Starting Procedure (Automatic)
 Alternate Starting Procedure (Manual)  Manual Starting Procedure in the FADEC system.
 Wet CRANKING Procedure  EGT Limit Pointer will be set to 725°C
 Normal Engine Operation  N2 Indication will be boxed in grey.
at Auto Start:
 EGT Limit Pointer is set to 725°C 2. OFF Position
 N2 IND will be boxed in grey.
 LP Fuel valve opens  Starter Air VLV Closed.
 HP Fuel shut off solenoid is deenergized (will be opend by fuel
press )

2. OFF Position

Resets the FADEC .

 LP Fuel valve closes

 HP Fuel shut off solenoid is energized to close position.

Annunciator FAULT Light (2) Amber

 installed on the 115 VU panel

 each engine has Fault Light ENG MASTER SWITCH
 triggered by the EIU
 illuminated if there is a disagree between the position of the ENGINE Start Page
Master Switch and the HP Fuel Sov (Pressurizing VLV) and after
automatic start abort.  The engine start page appears when the ENG MODE
Selector Switch is turned to the IGN/START or CRANK
ENG MAN START PB’s (2) position.
 The starter valves and the duct press for each engine are
 are installed on the Overhead Panel, 22VU, displayed.
 One P/B for each engine.  The operating ignition system is displayed.

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START CONTROL

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CONTINUOUS RELIGHT AUTO IGNITION

Aircraft configuration: Automatic Ignition is provided by the FADEC when:

 APU AVAILABLE and APU BLEED on.  Engine anti-icing is switched ON,
 One or two engines are running.  EIU failed,
 Engine flame out is detected,
Manual Selection  In flight restart is initiated.
If "IGN/START" is reselected with one or two engines running, the
corresponding ECU supplies the two igniters together, to provide a
permanent ignition.

When "NORM" is restored, the continuous relight is cut off.

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CONTINUOUS RELIGHT

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CONTROL PANELS

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CFDS

Ignition Test with the MCDU

Warning: THIS TEST ACTIVATES THE ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM!

Before you activate this test consult the Maintenance Manual.

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IGNITION TEST WITH THE MCDU

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IGNITION TEST WITH THE MCDU

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IGNITION TEST WITHOUT CFDS

Warning: MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS ZERO PSI AT THE STARTER
For the test procedure, refer to AMM TASK74−00−00−710−041−01 VALVE INLET BEFORE YOU PUSH THE MAN START P/B.
During the test,an aural check of the ignitor plug operation has to be READ THE PRESSURE ON THE ECAM START PAGE.
done.

IGNITION TEST WITHOUT CFDS

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1. CHECK AIR PRESSURE AT START VALVE − 0

2. MODE SELECTOR TO − IGN/START
3. MAN START P/B TO − ON
4. MASTER LEVER − ON

TEST WITHOUT CFDS

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