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b. Operation. The fire extinguisher control
switch-indicators, which are used to discharge the
extinguisher system, are located on the glareshield at
each end of the warning annunciator panel. Each
push to activate switch-indicator consists of three
annunciators. A red annunciator placarded D,
indicates that the system has been discharged, a
green annunciator, placarded OK, is provided for
system test. To discharge the extinguisher, raise the
safety wired clear plastic cover and press the ENG
FIRE PUSH TO EXT switch-indicator. These controls
receive power from the hot battery bus. The fire
extinguisher will be completely expended upon
activation. The yellow D annunciator will illuminate
and remain illuminated, regardless of battery switch
position until the pyrotechnic cartridge has been
replaced.
c. Fire Extinguisher TEST SWITCH. The fire
extinguisher system test switch is used to test the
circuit integrity of the fire extinguishing system. During
preflight, the pilot should rotate the TEST SWITCH to
the EXT R and EXT L positions and verify the
illumination of the yellow D annunciator and the green
OK annunciator on each fire extinguisher activation
switch on the glareshield.
d. Fire Extinguisher Pressure Gauge. A
gauge, calibrated in psi, is provided on each fire
extinguisher supply cylinder for determining the level
of charge. The gauges should be checked during
preflight. Refer to Table 2-1 for appropriate pressure.
2-26. OIL SUPPLY SYSTEM.
CAUTION
Maximum allowable oil consumption is
1 quart in 5 hours of engine operation.
a. Engine Oil Tank. The engine oil tank is
integral with the air-inlet casting located forward of the
accessory gearbox. An external line from the high-
pressure pump supplies oil for propeller operation and
lubrication of the reduction gearbox and engine
bearings. Two scavenge lines return oil to the tank
from the propeller reduction gearbox. A non-
congealing, external oil cooler keeps the engine oil
temperature within operating limits. The capacity of
each engine oil tank is 2.5 U.S. gallons. The total
system capacity for each engine, which includes the oil
tank, oil cooler, lines, etc., is approximately 3.5 U.S.
gallons. A dipstick attached to the oil filler cap
indicates the oil level. Oil grade, specifications, and
servicing
points
are
described
in
Section
XII,
Servicing, Parking, and Mooring.
b. Engine Oil System. The oil system of each
engine is coupled to an oil cooler unit (radiator) of fin-
and-tube design. The oil cooler unit, located in the
lower aft nacelle below the engine air intake, is the
only airframe-mounted pan of the oil system. Each oil
cooler incorporates a thermal bypass valve that assists
in maintaining oil at the proper temperature range for
engine operation.
2-27. ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM.
a. Description. The basic ignition system for
each engine consists of a solid-state ignition exciter
unit, two igniter plugs, two shielded ignition cables,
pilot controlled IGNITION AND ENGINE START
switches, and the ENG AUTO IGNITION switches.
Placing either ENGINE START switch to the ON
position will cause the respective engine to motor and
igniter plugs to spark, igniting the fuel/air mixture
sprayed into the combustion chamber by the fuel
nozzles. The ignition system is activated for ground
and air starts, but is switched off after combustion light
up.
b. Ignition and Engine Start Switches. Two
three-position toggle switches, placarded IGNITION
AND ENGINE START LEFT / RIGHT ON / OFF
STARTER ONLY, are located on the pilot's subpanel.
These switches will initiate starter motoring and
ignition in the ON position, or will motor the engine in
the STARTER ONLY position. The ON switch position
completes the starter circuit for engine rotation,
energizes the igniter plugs for fuel combustion, and
activates the respective L IGNITION ON or R
IGNITION ON annunciator on the caution/advisory
annunciator panel. The center switch position is OFF.
Two 5-ampere circuit breakers on the left sidewall
circuit breaker panel, Figure 2-16, placarded LEFT
and RIGHT IGNITOR POWER, protect the ignition
circuits. Two 5-ampere circuit breakers on the left
sidewall circuit breaker panel, placarded LEFT and
RIGHT START CONTROL, protect the starter control
circuits.
Table 2-1. Engine Fire Extinguisher Gauge Pressure
TEMP °C
-40
-29
-18
-06
04
16
27
38
48
PSI
190
to
240
220
to
275
250
to
315
290
to
365
340
to
420
390
to
480
455
to
550
525
to
635
605
to
730