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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 18-1

Flat-Rated Thrust ..............................................................................................................18-1
Engine Construction.......................................................................................................... 18-2
Description .................................................................................................................. 18-2
Flow Distribution.................................................................................................... 18-2
Major Power Plant Components ........................................................................... 18-3
Engine Fuel System.......................................................................................................... 18-4
Description .................................................................................................................. 18-4
Components and Operation ........................................................................................ 18-4
Engine-Driven Fuel Pump ..................................................................................... 18-4
Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger and Fuel Filter ............................................................... 18-4
Fuel Control Unit (FCU) ........................................................................................ 18-4
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) ............................................................................... 18-6
Fuel System Operation ......................................................................................... 18-6
Automatic Performance Reserve System ......................................................................... 18-7
Description .................................................................................................................. 18-7
Operation .................................................................................................................... 18-7
APR Test............................................................................................................... 18-7
Engine Oil System ............................................................................................................ 18-8
Description .................................................................................................................. 18-8
Components and Operation ........................................................................................ 18-8
Engine Oil Replenishment System...................................................................... 18-10
Engine Bleed Air System ................................................................................................ 18-12
Description ................................................................................................................ 18-12
Components and Operation ...................................................................................... 18-12
Engine Starting System .................................................................................................. 18-14
Description ................................................................................................................ 18-14
Components and Operation ...................................................................................... 18-15
Starter Control Valve ........................................................................................... 18-15
Air Turbine Starter (ATS) .................................................................................... 18-15
Start Sequence ................................................................................................... 18-16
Ignition System ............................................................................................................... 18-17
Description ................................................................................................................ 18-17
Operation .................................................................................................................. 18-17
Vibration Monitoring System ........................................................................................... 18-19
Description ................................................................................................................ 18-19
Operation .................................................................................................................. 18-19

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N1 Fan ................................................................................................................. 18-19

N2 Core................................................................................................................ 18-19
Vibration Monitoring System Test ....................................................................... 18-19
Thrust Levers .................................................................................................................. 18-20
Description ................................................................................................................ 18-20
Operation .................................................................................................................. 18-20
Thrust Levers ...................................................................................................... 18-20
Thrust Reverser System ................................................................................................. 18-22
Description ................................................................................................................ 18-22
Operation .................................................................................................................. 18-22
Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................... 18-25
Engine Starting ......................................................................................................... 18-25
Engine Speed Controls ............................................................................................. 18-26
Thrust Levers ............................................................................................................ 18-27
Reverse Thrust ......................................................................................................... 18-28
Oil System........................................................................................................... 18-29
EICAS Primary Page ................................................................................................ 18-30
EICAS Messages...................................................................................................... 18-34

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List of Figures
Graphic Title Figure

Flow Distribution ............................................................................................................... 18-1

Engine Fuel System - Schematic ...................................................................................... 18-2
ENGINE CONTROL Panel ............................................................................................... 18-3
ENGINE CONTROL Panel ............................................................................................... 18-4
Oil System Schematic ....................................................................................................... 18-5
Oil Replenishment System................................................................................................ 18-6
Engine Bleed Air System - Schematic .............................................................................. 18-7
Starting System - Schematic............................................................................................. 18-8
Engine Start/Ignition Panel ............................................................................................... 18-9
Ignition System ............................................................................................................... 18-10
ENGINE CONTROL Panel ............................................................................................. 18-11
Thrust Levers .................................................................................................................. 18-12
Thrust Reverser Operation ............................................................................................. 18-13
GND SPOILERS/THRUST REVERSER Panel .............................................................. 18-14
Engine Start/Ignition Panel ............................................................................................. 18-15
ENGINE CONTROL Panel ............................................................................................. 18-16
Thrust Levers .................................................................................................................. 18-17
GND SPOILERS/THRUST REVERSER Panel .............................................................. 18-18
Impending Bypass and Chip Detector Annunciators (JB-5)............................................ 18-19
N1 Indications .................................................................................................................18-20
ITT Indications ................................................................................................................18-21
N2 Indications .................................................................................................................18-22
Engine Secondary Indications ........................................................................................ 18-23

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CHAPTER 18: POWER PLANT

Introduction
The Challenger 604 is equipped with two General Electric CF34-3B high-bypass ratio
turbofan engines.
The dual-assembly engine consists of a fan rotor (N1) and a compressor rotor (N2). The
N1 rotor is comprised of a single-stage fan connected through a shaft to a four-stage
low-pressure turbine. The N2 rotor is a 14-stage axial flow compressor connected
through a shaft to a two-stage high-pressure turbine. The accessory gearbox is
mechanically driven by the N2 compressor.
Normal takeoff thrust rating is 8729 pounds per engine. During engine-out operation,
the automatic performance reserve (APR) system increases thrust on the operable
engine to 9220 pounds.

Flat-Rated Thrust
Outside air temperature and pressure altitude are determining factors in achieving
takeoff and APR power. Increases in ambient temperature or pressure altitude
adversely affect the engines ability to produce rated thrust. The CF34-3B is flat-rated
to ISA + 15C at sea level.

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Engine Construction

Description
The CF34 power plant has two independently rotating major assemblies. The N1
section consists of a fan rotor that is driven through a shaft by a four-stage low-
pressure turbine. The N2 section is comprised of a 14-stage axial flow compressor, a
combustor, an accessory gearbox and a two-stage high-pressure turbine. The
compressor is driven by the high-pressure turbine.

Flow Distribution
Engine airflow passes through the single-stage fan and is divided into two airflow
paths:
Bypass Air - Air is accelerated by the single-stage N1 fan only and is ducted
around the engine nacelle. Bypass airflow produces approximately 80% of the
thrust at takeoff. Thrust reversers are used to divert the bypass air forward to assist
in airplane braking on the ground.
Core Air - Air that is accelerated by the N1 fan enters the N2 core where it is
compressed, mixed with fuel, and ignited. The resulting combustion gases are
exhausted through the high-pressure two-stage N2 turbine, which drives the N2
assembly. The exhaust gases are then discharged through the low-pressure four-
stage N1 turbine to drive the N1 fan. Jet pipe thrust produces approximately 20% of
the takeoff thrust.
IGN B

P604_18_002

N1 N2 IGN A
Bypass Air

Core Air

Flow Distribution
Figure 18-1

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Major Power Plant Components

N1 Fan
The N1 fan is a single-stage fan that consists of 28 titanium blades. A Kevlar blanket is
wrapped around the inlet housing to contain damage from a failed fan blade. The N1
fan rpm is displayed on the EICAS primary page.

Variable Geometry (VG) Compressor

The VG system regulates airflow across the compressor by changing the position of
the compressor inlet guide vanes and the first five stages of the stator vanes. Fuel
metered by the Fuel Control Unit (FCU) is used to hydraulically change the vane
angle. The VG system optimizes the airflows angle of attack at the compressor blades
and provides compressor stall and surge protection.

Accessory Gearbox
The engine-mounted accessory gearbox is driven by the N2 compressor. The gearbox
drives the:
engine lubrication pumps
alternator that powers the N1 Control Amplifier
engine-driven hydraulic pump (Hydraulic Pump 1A or 2A)
engine-driven fuel pump
integral drive AC generator (IDG)
Mounted on the gearbox is the air turbine starter (ATS).
The N2 rpm is displayed on the EICAS primary page.

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Engine Fuel System

Description
Fuel is delivered to the fuel injectors at pressures and flow rates required to maintain
the desired engine thrust. The engine fuel system, in addition to providing fuel for
combustion, is used for:
controlling and actuating the VG compressor linkage
cooling the engine oil (heat exchange)
actuating and lubricating servos within the Fuel Control Unit (FCU)
providing motive flow for the main ejector and scavenge ejector pumps
Combustion fuel can be interrupted by moving the thrust lever to SHUTOFF or by
selecting the engine FIRE PUSH switch/light. The SHUTOFF position shuts off the
fuel at the FCU. The FIRE PUSH switch/light closes the fuel shutoff valve.

Components and Operation

Engine-Driven Fuel Pump

The accessory gearbox-mounted fuel pump is comprised of three separate pumps

contained within a single housing. The engine-driven fuel pump provides high-
pressure fuel at a flow rate that exceeds the requirements of the engine at any power
setting. Fuel pump pressure is used to generate motive flow for the scavenge and main
ejectors of the aircraft fuel system.

Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger and Fuel Filter

A fuel/oil heat exchanger is used to warm engine fuel and cool engine oil. The fuel
temperature at the fuel filter is indicated on the EICAS status page. A fuel filter is used
to remove solid contaminants from the fuel. If the filter becomes clogged, the fuel
bypasses the filter to ensure continued operation. A clogged filter is indicated by the
L(R) FUEL FILTER caution EICAS message.

Fuel Control Unit (FCU)

The fuel control unit is a hydromechanical metering device that supplies fuel in
response to mechanical inputs from the thrust levers. In addition, the FCU controls and
actuates the VG inlet guide vanes and stator vanes of the engine compressor.
During start and at low power, the FCU hydromechanically schedules the fuel.

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N2

3500 FF 3500
VARIABLE 10 OIL PRESS 82
GEOMETRY
ACTUATOR

N1 SPEED
L FUEL FILTER FUEL CONTROL
CONTROL
UNIT

Filter
with P Engine-Driven
Indicator Pump
LEGEND
Bypass
Valve Motive Fuel
Supply
FUEL TEMP
Metered Fuel
80 ENGINE 80
20 BULK
Fuel Shutoff
Valve

Fuel Fuel/Oil Heat Mechanical

Temp Exchanger Connection
Sensor Electrical
LH ENG Connection
FIRE
Fuel PUSH Engine-Driven
Low-Pressure Pump Element
L FUEL LO PRESS Switch
Fuel
Shutoff Temperature
P604_18_006

Valve Probe

AIRCRAFT
Fuel Flow
FUEL
Note: Left Engine Illustrated Meter
SYSTEM

Engine Fuel System - Schematic

Figure 18-2

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Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

When at high thrust settings, the engine is controlled by an electronic control unit
(ECU) which works in tandem with the FCU. The ECU is also referred to as the N1
control amplifier. The ECU (or N1 control amplifier) trims the FCU fuel output to
maintain a N1 speed schedule for a given thrust lever setting.

Fuel System Operation

N2 Speed Control (N1 < 79%)

At low power settings (N1 below 79%), the FCU hydromechanically controls the N2
speed. In N2 mode, the FCU adjusts N2 speed so that matched movement of the thrust
levers produces nearly matched N2 rpm for the engines. N1 speeds, fuel flows, or ITT
indications may differ between engines.

N1 Speed Control (N1 > 79%)

At takeoff, climb and cruise power settings (N1 above 79%), the N1 control amplifier
controls the engine N1 rpm. The amplifier trims the FCU fuel output to achieve the
desired N1 rpm.
With the ENG SPEED switches selected to ON, automatic switchover from N2 to N1
speed governing occurs at 79% N1. Matched movement of the thrust levers produces
nearly matched N1 rpm and nearly matched thrust between the engines.

NOTE
If an ENGINE SPEED switch is moved from ON to OFF at high
power settings, the engine will revert to N2 speed control. A rapid
increase in engine acceleration will occur and an
overtemperature limit may be exceeded.
ENG SPEED Switches

ENGINE CONTROL
TEST
ARM
A 1 TEST ON
OFF OFF
P604_18_020

TEST TE
TEST O
OFF OFF
3 2 LH RH
APR VIB ENG
SPEED

ENGINE CONTROL Panel

Figure 18-3

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Automatic Performance Reserve System

Description
During takeoff, the APR system monitors the N1 rpm of both engines. If a significant
loss of N1 rpm is sensed on one engine, the APR system automatically increases the
thrust of the remaining engine to the APR thrust rating.
APR activation does not override thrust lever input to the FCU nor does it restrict
movement of the thrust lever.

Operation
The APR system is armed during takeoff when the APR switch is selected to ARM
and both engines N1 rpm is above 79% (N1 speed mode). This is indicated by the APR
ARM advisory EICAS message. During a normal takeoff, the advisory message is
removed five minutes after APR arming.
During takeoff, the APR system monitors the N1 rpm of both engines through the
DCUs. If an N1 rpm drop below 67.6% rpm is sensed at either engine, the system
automatically commands both engines to increase N1 speed. Only the normally
operating engine can respond, which it does by increasing the N1 fan speed by a
minimum of 2%. This increase in rpm equates to an increase of approximately 500
pounds of thrust. No roll-back in N1 rpm occurs when APR thrust has been
commanded and the APR system times-out.
When the APR system is activated, a green APR icon appears in the center of the N1
gauge of the operating engine.

APR Test

The APR TEST switches allow the system to be tested on the ground. The system can
only be tested successfully with the engines operating. Normal system test operation
results in the APR TEST 1 (2) (3) OK advisory EICAS message. If the system fails, an
APR INOP caution EICAS message is displayed.
APR Switches

ENGINE CONTROL
TEST
ARM
A 1 TEST ON
OFF OFF
P604_18_024

TEST TE
TEST O
OFF OFF
3 2 LH RH
APR VIB ENG
SPEED

ENGINE CONTROL Panel

Figure 18-4

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Engine Oil System

Description
Oil from each engine nacelle tank is circulated under pressure to lubricate the engine
and accessory gearbox.

Components and Operation

The gearbox-driven main lubrication pump pressurizes the lubrication system. Oil
flows from the pump, through an oil filter, a fuel/oil heat exchanger and continues
through the engine sumps to the bearings and gearbox.
The oil is returned to the oil tank by the gearbox-driven main lubrication and scavenge
pumps. The oil passes through scavenge screens for filtering prior to the oil pumps.
The oil then flows through a chip detector and a deaerator to the tank. Maximum oil
consumption is 6.4 ounces or 0.05 US gallons/hour.
Engine oil pressure and temperature indications are presented on the EICAS primary
page. To provide system redundancy, a pressure switch and separate pressure
transmitter are used to monitor the engine oil pressure. When low oil pressure is
detected by the pressure switch, the L(R) ENG OIL PRESS warning EICAS message
is presented. If the pressure transmitter detects low oil pressure, the EICAS digital oil
pressure readout changes to red.
Chip detector and impending oil filter bypass indications are provided in the aft
equipment bay on Junction Box 5 (JB-5) but are not presented on EICAS.
Pressurized refilling of the engine oil tanks is provided by a replenishment tank system
located in the aft equipment bay. The system remotely gauges engine oil tank level and
is used to transfer oil to the engine-mounted tanks.

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to Bearings
and Accessory
Gearbox

LEGEND
Oil Pump
Element
Differential
Pressure Scavenge
Switch/ 3500 FF 3500
Transmitter
10 OIL PRESS 82
Selector 115 OIL TEMP 115
Valve
Temperature
Sensor
Cooled
Supply
Scavenge L ENGINE OIL PRESS
Supply

ENGINE
Supply and OIL
Scavenge Pump
STORAGE
OIL TANK Fuel/oil Heat
Exchanger

Fuel
10 OIL PRESS 82
115 OIL TEMP 115
P604_18_004
1.2 FAN VIB 1.2 Oil Filter
to Other
Engine

Note: Left Engine Illustrated

REPLENISHMENT
OIL TANK

Oil System Schematic

Figure 18-5

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Engine Oil Replenishment System

The Challenger 604 is equipped with an oil replenishment system located in the aft
equipment bay. The system consists of a replenishment tank holding approximately
6.0 U.S. quarts of oil, a pump, selector valve, and control panel.
If a low oil tank quantity is indicated during the test, the nacelle oil tanks can be filled
from the replenishment tank. Pump and selector valves, located next to the
replenishment tank, are used to transfer oil from the replenishment tank to the
applicable engine-mounted tank.

Engine Oil Replenishment Procedure

Oil levels should be checked between 15 minutes to two hours after engine shutdown.
The engines must be motored if the replenishment period is exceeded. Maximum refill
allowable is 2 U.S. quarts, then the engine must be dry-motored for at least 30 seconds
prior to adding more oil.
Oil replenishment is accomplished as follows:
1. Note the oil quantity on the oil replenishment tank gauge.
2. The system power switch is selected ON, illuminating the green ON light.
3. The ENG OIL PRESS TO TEST switch/light is activated to illuminate (test) the
green LH (RH)-FULL indications.
4. The selector valve is rotated to the L or R position as required to pump oil from the
oil replenishment tank to the associated engine oil tank
5. The selector valve is released when the pump automatically shuts off and the LH
(RH)- FULL legend illuminates. A full level is indicated by the illumination of the
respective side green light (LH FULL or RH FULL).
6. The system power switch is selected OFF.
7. Oil quantity used for each engine is noted.

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Filter Cap
Engine Oil
ON
Replenishment
Tank
OFF Electric
Pump
ENG OIL

LH FULL
ON
RH FULL

PRESS
TO TEST

Oil Quantity
Indicator
OIL LEVEL Manual
CONTROL PANEL Selector
Valve
Note: AFT EQUIPMENT BAY
Engine oil level should be checked within 15 minutes to two hours after engine shutdown
The engines must be dry-motored if the replenishment period is exceeded.
Do not allow more than 1.9 liters (2 U.S. quarts) to flow into the engine without
dry-motoring the engine for at least 30 seconds (prior to adding more oil).
CONTROL SELECTOR CONTROL SELECTOR
PANEL VALVE PANEL VALVE
ON ON

R L R L Selector valve held to "L"

OFF OFF
position, oil pump running
ENG OIL System not ENG OIL
(LH tank being filled & RH
LH FULL Activated LH FULL
ON
RH FULL
ON
RH FULL
tank full)
PRESS PRESS
TO TEST TO TEST

ON ON

R L R L Selector valve held to "L"

OFF OFF
position, oil pump not
ENG OIL System power ENG OIL
running (LH tank is now full
LH FULL is on LH FULL
ON
RH FULL
ON
RH FULL
& RH tank full)
PRESS PRESS
TO TEST TO TEST

ON ON

R L System under test R L

OFF OFF
condition (RH & LH Selector valve
ENG OIL ENG OIL
indicator switch pressed released (both tanks
LH FULL LH FULL
ON system is functional) ON are full)
RH FULL RH FULL

PRESS PRESS
TO TEST TO TEST

ON ON
P604_18_018

R L R L
OFF Selector valve held to "R" OFF

ENG OIL position oil pump running ENG OIL System

LH FULL (RH tank being filled) LH FULL deactivated
ON ON
RH FULL RH FULL

PRESS PRESS
TO TEST TO TEST

ON

R L Selector valve held to "R"

OFF
position oil pump not
ENG OIL
running (RH tank is now
LH FULL
ON
RH FULL
full)
PRESS
TO TEST

Oil Replenishment System

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Engine Bleed Air System

Description
Engine bleed air is extracted from the 7th, 10th and 14th stages of the engine
compressor and used by the airplane systems below:
7th stage: Pressurization of oil seals and the venting of engine sumps in the
lubrication system
10th stage: Pneumatic supply to the air conditioning and pressurization systems,
and engine starting
14th stage: Pneumatic supply to the engine cowl and wing anti-ice systems, or
thrust reverser systems

Components and Operation

Ducting and check valves are used to direct the flow of bleed air from the engine to the
10th- and 14th-stage bleed air manifolds. The nacelle and pylon ducts are monitored
for bleed air leakage by the engine fire and jet pipe overheat detection systems.
For additional information, refer to Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Chapter 19
Pneumatic System.

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RW
e ing
i-Ic A
Ant nti-
ice
ing
LW

Left Right
Fuselage Fuselage

ISOL

L Wing R Wing
A/I Valve A/I Valve
L ACU R ACU
L Cowl R Cowl
A/Ice A/Ice

L T/R L 10th R 10th R T/R

PDU SOV ISOL SOV PDU
10th-Stage 10th-Stage

L Bleed R
ATS Air ATS
Ports
R 14th
14th-Stage LCV 14th-Stage
SOV
L 14th
SOV
APU
P604_18_008

External
Air Source
LEGEND
10th-Stage
Bleed Air
14th-Stage
Bleed Air

Engine Bleed Air System - Schematic

Figure 18-7

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Engine Starting System

Description
The starting system consists of the starter control valve and the air turbine starter
(ATS). The air turbine starter drives the accessory gearbox, which in turn drives the N2
core section. DC electrical power and air from the 10th-stage bleed air manifold are
required to open the starter control valve and engage the air turbine starter.
The 10th-stage bleed air manifold can be pressurized by the:
APU
external air cart
10th-stage bleed air from the operating engine (crossbleed)
The following minimum bleed air pressures should be available for an engine start:
APU - 40 psi
External air start cart - 45 psi
Engine crossbleed - 60 psi (approximately 85% N2).
L(R)10th-stage bleed air manifold pressure is displayed on the EICAS status page.

CAUTION
During an engine crossbleed air start, ensure that intake
and exhaust areas of the operating engine are secure. When
starting engines in close quarters, consideration should be
given to the effects of jet blast.

Starter Starter
Control Control
L ACU
ACU R ACU
Valve Valve
10th- 10th-
STG STG

ATS ATS

L 10th 10th R 10th

SOV ISOL SOV
P604_18_003

LCV

External
Air Source APU

Starting System - Schematic

Figure 18-8

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Components and Operation

Starter Control Valve

The starter control valve is mounted next to the air turbine starter (ATS) inside the
engine nacelle. It controls the initial rate of engine acceleration upon engagement of
the starter by regulating the amount of air supplied to the starter. The starter control
valve is controlled by the START and STOP switches on the START/IGNITION
panel.

Air Turbine Starter (ATS)

The air turbine starter (ATS) is mounted on the accessory gearbox. The ATS converts
pneumatic energy into mechanical motion. The starter mechanically engages the
accessory gearbox through a clutch, and accelerates the N2 section of the power plant.
The starter is capable of dry-motoring the engine up to approximately 28% N2 rpm.
During a normal start, the starter remains engaged until 55 % N2 to assist the engine in
accelerating to idle speed. At 55% N2 rpm, the starter control valve closes and the air
turbine starter disengages.
For subsequent starts or relights, the starter clutch does not require that engine rotation
be completely stopped before engaging the starter. The ATS may be engaged at any
rpm up to 55% N2 rpm (starter cutout speed).
Starter disengagement may be commanded at any time by pressing the engine STOP
switch/light.

L-ENG-R IGNITION
S S
T T ARM
A START START A A
R R ON
T T
ON
S S
T T ARM
STOP STOP B CONT
O O
ON
P604_18_022

P P

Engine Start/Ignition Panel

Figure 18-9

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Start Sequence

Each engine has a set of START and STOP switch/lights on the ENGINE START/
IGNITION panel. When the engine START switch/light is pressed, the following
occurs:
left, right and isolation 10th-stage bleed air SOVs open
starter control valve on the associated engine opens to allow pressure from the
10th-stage manifold to engage the air turbine starter
when the starter control valve opens, a white light illuminates in the associated
START switch/light
at 55% N2 rpm, the start control valve is de-energized and the ATS disengages.
The ATS is subject to the following starter engagement limits:

START # ENGAGEMENT TIME COOLING PERIOD

1 30 seconds none
2 30 seconds none
3 & subsequent 30 seconds 5 minutes

DRY MOTORING # ENGAGEMENT TIME COOLING PERIOD

1 90 seconds 5 minutes
2 & subsequent 30 seconds 5 minutes

Starter Engagement Limitations

Table 18-1

Dry-Motoring
Dry-motoring is performed with ignition off and thrust levers at SHUTOFF.
Dry-motoring may be used for engine ground starts and engine airstarts.

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Ignition System

Description
Two independent alternating current (AC) ignition systems are provided for each
engine. Each ignition system consists of one ignition exciter and one igniter plug.
Ignition system A is powered by the AC Essential Bus. Ignition system B is powered
by the Battery Bus through a static inverter.

Operation
There are three ignition system modes:
Normal - Prior to engine start, the ignition is armed by selecting either A or B ignition
switch/light at the START/IGNITION panel.When an ignition system is armed, the
corresponding white ARM light illuminates. Ignition is energized upon starter
engagement and is de-energized at starter cutout (55% N2). While an ignition system is
energized, the corresponding green ON light illuminates and the IGNITION A(B)
advisory EICAS message appears.
Continuous ignition - Continuous ignition may be selected by pressing the CONT
ignition switch/light at the START/IGNITION panel. Both ignitions A and B are
energized. When continuous ignition is selected, both green ON lights illuminate and
the IGNITION A/B advisory EICAS message appears.
Continuous ignition must be used during the following flight conditions:
takeoff and landings on contaminated runways
takeoff with high crosswind components (greater than 10 knots)
flight through moderate or heavier intensity rain
flight through moderate or heavier intensity turbulence
flight in the vicinity of thunderstorms
Auto-ignition (aerodynamic stall protection) - Automatic activation of continuous
ignition is based upon angle-of-attack (AOA) data. Both systems A and B are
energized by the stall warning computer and remain on until the airplane flight attitude
is corrected.
CAUTION
Activation of the Stall Protection System Test will activate
continuous ignition.

Both ignition systems A and B are disabled on the associated engine when the L (R)
ENGINE FIRE PUSH switch/light is selected. If continuous ignition was in use, the
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the switch/lights remain illuminated, and the IGNITION A/B advisory EICAS
message remains displayed (to advise the crew that continuous ignition is still active
on the unaffected engine).

L-ENG-R IGNITION
S S
T T ARM
A START START A A
R R ON
T T
ON
S S
T T ARM
STOP STOP B CONT
O O
P P ON

SPS
Both on Cont COMPUTER

A Circuit

B Circuit
P604_18_005

Ignition System
Figure 18-10

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Vibration Monitoring System

Description
The power plant consists of two major rotating assemblies, the N1 fan and N2 core
sections. Each assembly is continuously monitored for vibration. Indications are
displayed on the EICAS primary page.

Operation

N1 Fan

N1 fan vibration is displayed as a numeric readout on the EICAS primary page as FAN
VIB. When the N1 vibration level is 2.7 mils or greater, the color of the readout
changes to amber. There is no associated caution EICAS message.

N2 Core

N2 core vibration levels are continuously monitored but are presented only when
vibration levels exceed a target value. An amber VIB icon appears in the middle of the
N2 gauge when the vibration target value is exceeded. There is no associated caution
EICAS message.

Vibration Monitoring System Test

The system is tested by selecting the VIB switch on the ENGINE CONTROL Panel to
the TEST position. In the TEST position, high vibration levels are simulated in the
electrical circuitry. The following indications appear on selection of the ENGINE VIB
test switch:
FAN VIB readouts increase to 3.6 mils, changing from green to amber, passing
through 2.7 mils
Amber VIB icons appear on the N2 dials

VIB Switch

ENGINE CONTROL
TEST
ARM
A 1 TEST ON
OFF OFF
P604_18_025

TEST TE
TEST O
OFF OFF
3 2 LH RH
APR VIB ENG
SPEED

ENGINE CONTROL Panel

Figure 18-11

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Thrust Levers

Description
The thrust lever quadrant contains the thrust levers, thrust reverse levers, micro-
switches and internal locks and stops necessary to control the engines in forward and
reverse thrust.

Operation

Thrust Levers

Most functions of the thrust levers are conventional in operation. Thrust lever quadrant
settings are SHUTOFF, IDLE, and MAX POWER.

Mechanical Stop
A mechanical stop prevents the thrust levers from inadvertent movement. When the
thrust lever is at SHUTOFF, the thrust lever is mechanically locked in that position.
When the thrust lever is at idle, the mechanical stop prevents the thrust lever from
being accidentally moved to SHUTOFF. The mechanical stop is released by lifting the
idle/shutoff release latch on the thrust lever.

Friction Knobs
A friction knob allows the pilot to change the friction setting for the thrust levers.

Thrust Lever Position Measurement

Actual thrust lever positions are electrically measured by rotary variable differential
transformers (RVDTs) or sensed by microswitches that are housed within the thrust
lever quadrant. The information is provided to the N1 control amplifier, the flight
control computers (FCCs), and the data concentrator units (DCUs). Other aircraft
systems receive thrust lever position information, including:
landing gear warning system
takeoff configuration warning system
cabin pressurization
ground spoilers

Takeoff/Go-Around (TOGA) Switches

A takeoff/go-around switch is mounted on each thrust lever. When pressed, the TOGA
switch signals the flight control computers to activate flight director modes
accordingly.

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Thrust Reverser Levers

The thrust reverse levers control the operation of the thrust reverser system. See the
thrust reverser description in this chapter for further details.

Thrust Levers, Left &

Right Engine

Takeoff/
Go-Around Switches

Thrust Reverser
Lever

Thrust Reverser
Trigger
Idle/Shutoff
Release Latches
P604_18_026
PO
W

M
ER

AX

IDL
E

SH
OF UT
F
IDL
E
Max
SH Power
OF UT
F

Idle

Thrust Lever Shutoff

Friction Adjustment

Thrust Levers
Figure 18-12

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Thrust Reverser System

Description
The thrust reverser system is used to assist in stopping the aircraft on landing and
during a rejected takeoff (RTO). The system is operable on the ground only.

Operation
The thrust reversers are armed when the appropriate switches on the THRUST
REVERSER panel are selected to ARM and the respective 14th-stage bleed air shutoff
valves are opened. When armed, a L(R) REV ARMED EICAS advisory message is
displayed.
Reverse thrust is generated by blocking fan bypass airflow and redirecting it forward
through a series of cascade vanes. Bleed air from the 14th stage of the compressor
pneumatically activates a power drive unit (PDU), which mechanically moves the
engine translating cowls rearward by means of a flexible driveshaft and ballscrew
actuators. As the translating cowl moves rearward, blocker doors rotate to redirect fan
airflow forward through the cascade vanes.
Reverser deployment is accomplished by squeezing the thrust reverser triggers and
applying upward pressure on the thrust reverser levers. Thrust reverser lever
movement is initially restricted to approximately 20 degrees by a solenoid stop and a
reverse thrust lever lock. This locks the thrust lever in the IDLE position and prevents
thrust from being applied. When the translating cowl reaches full aft travel, the
solenoid stop is released, allowing the reverser lever to be operated through its full
range and reverse thrust to be applied.
During normal thrust reverser deployment, an amber REV icon appears in the engine
N1 gauge while the reverser is in transit. When the reverser is fully deployed, the REV
icon changes to green. Reverser deployment is achieved in approximately 5 seconds.

Anti-Ice Disable
On touchdown or during rejected takeoff with the wing and/or cowl anti-ice system
on, the anti-ice systems are automatically disabled while the thrust reversers are
activated. This disabling action redirects all 14th-stage bleed air to the thrust reverser
PDU to ensure proper operation.

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Cascade Blocker Translating

Vanes Door Stowed Cowl
THRUST REVERSER
LEVER
Bypass
Airflow

Core
Airflow

Bypass
Airflow
NORMAL OPERATION

Bypass Blocker Door

Airflow Deployed
THRUST REVERSER
LEVER

Core
Airflow
P604_18_009

Bypass
Airflow
WITH REVERSER DEPLOYED

Thrust Reverser Operation

Figure 18-13

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GND SPOILERS

ARM
AUTO
DISARM

L ARMED R ARMED
EMER STOW

UNLK UNLK

P604_18_023
L R
OFF OFF
THRUST
REVERSER
GND SPOILERS/THRUST REVERSER Panel
Figure 18-14

The thrust reverse system incorporates the following safety features:

In-flight protection - The reversers are locked out in flight. WOW (weight-on-
wheels) signals from the Proximity Sensing Electronics Unit (PSEU) or wheel
spin-up (from the anti-skid control unit) must be sensed in order to energize the
thrust reverser deploy relays
Flexshaft lockpin and lock cam - The reverse thrust PDU flexshaft is equipped
with a lock pin and lock cam, as well as a brake, which act to prevent
uncommanded travel of the reverser by more than 1/4 of an inch from the fully
stowed position
Auto stow - In the event of flexshaft lock cam failure resulting in uncommanded
movement of the thrust reverser away from the fully stowed position, the stow
solenoid will energize, and provided 14th-stage bleed air is available, the thrust
reverser will be returned to the fully stowed position
Automatic thrust lever retard system - An auto-retarding thrust lever
mechanism ensures that the thrust lever is at idle whenever the thrust reverser is in
transit. In flight, should a thrust reverser inadvertently deploy, the affected thrust
lever is automatically retarded to IDLE and locked to minimize asymmetric thrust
Emergency Stow - A thrust reverse emergency stow system is installed to stow an
unlocked thrust reverser. Selecting the respective UNLK switch/light on the
THRUST REVERSER panel directs 14th-stage bleed air to the PDU to stow the
unlocked reverser
NOTE
While the UNLK switch/light is selected, 14th-stage bleed air is
continuously applied to the PDU even if the reverser returns to
the stowed position.

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Controls and Indicators

The CF 34-3B engine controls consist of the following:
Thrust levers
Thrust reversers
Engine start/Ignition panel
Engine control panel
The EICAS Primary and Secondary pages provide analog and digital engine
information and system warning/caution and advisory messages.

Engine Starting

IGNITION A (B) Switch/Lights L-ENG-R IGNITION CONTINUOUS IGNITION

(alternate-action) Switch/Light (alternate-
S S
Press - Arms associated T T ARM
action)
engine ignition system A
R
START START A
R
A Press - Manually energizes
ON
ARM Light T T ignition system A and B
Illuminated - Indicates ON ON Light
S S
associated ignition has been T T ARM
CONT
Illuminated - Indicates that
STOP STOP B
armed (IGN A (B) switch/light O
P
O
P ON continuous ignition is being
selected) supplied to both engines by
ON Light manual selection of the
Illuminated - Indicates CONT IGN switch/light or by
associated ignition is energized automatic activation by the
Note: IGN A or B switch/lights Stall Protection System
do not have to be armed for Computer
continuous ignition

L (R) ENGINE START Switch/Lights

Press momentary - Initiates engine start sequence
START Light
Illuminated - Indicates associated air turbine start (ATS) valve is open

L-ENG-R IGNITION
S S
T T ARM
A START START A A
R R ON
T T
ON
P604_18_012

S S
T T ARM
STOP STOP B CONT
O O
P P ON

L (R) ENGINE STOP Switches (momentary-action)

Press momentary - Stops the engine start sequence (acts as an ATS
cutout switch)

Engine Start/Ignition Panel

Figure 18-15

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Engine Speed Controls

VIB Test Switch (spring-loaded to OFF)

OFF - Normal operating position
TEST :
!Performs a functional test of the vibration monitor
system
!N2 VIB icons appear
!FAN VIB reading displays 3.5 MILS

ENGINE CONTROL
TEST
ARM
A 1 TEST ON
OFF OFF

P604_18_011
TEST TE
TEST O
OFF OFF
3 2 LH RH
APR VIB ENG
SPEED

ENGINE CONTROL PANEL

APR Selector Switches L and R ENG SPEED Switches
TEST 1 (2) (3) - Tests respective APR circuit ON :
OFF - Disables APR system ! Enables N1 speed control when N1 rpm exceeds 79%
ARM - Arms APR system if both ENG SPEED ! Enables the automatic Performance Reverse (APR) system
switches are at ON OFF :
! Engine speed control is in N2 mode regardless of N1 rpm
NOTE: TEST 3 switch position is installed in a ! Disables the APR system
3-DCU configuration

ENGINE CONTROL Panel

Figure 18-16

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Thrust Levers

Thrust Levers, Left & Right

Engine
Controls forward thrust and
acts as fuel shutoff. Takeoff/
Remains locked at idle Go-Around Switches
position during thrust Momentary pushbutton
reverser operation. switches. These Switches
are associated with Takeoff/
Note: In the event of an Go-Around mode of Flight
inadvertent thrust reverser Director system.
deployment, the thrust
reverser system will
mechanically drive the
applicable thrust lever to Thrust Reverser
the idle position. Lever

Thrust Reverser
Trigger

Idle/Shutoff
Release Latches
Lift to advance thrust
Thrust Settings
levers from shutoff to
Shutoff - Shuts off fuel to
idle positions or
engine at the FCU. Located at
PO

retard throttle levers

WE

MA
R

IDL
E rear thrust lever stop.
from idle to shutoff
Idle - Lowest forward thrust
positions. SH
OF UT Max
F
IDL
setting. Locate at idle throttle
E Power lever stop.
SH
OF UT
Max Power - Nominal forward
F Idle thrust setting. Located at
forward thrust lever stop.
Shutoff

Note: Interlocks are provided

Thrust Lever Friction to prevent inadvertent
P604_18_019
Adjustment movement of the levers from
Adjusts friction on thrust the idle to fuel shutoff positions
levers only. Rotate control (for forward flight) and from
clockwise to increase idle to reverse thrust.
friction.

Thrust Levers
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Reverse Thrust

GND SPOILERS
L and R Thrust
Reverser ARMED
Switches
ARM
ARMED - Arms
AUTO
respective thrust
DISARM
reverser
OFF - Disables
respective thrust L ARMED R ARMED

reverser EMER STOW

L and R EMER STOW Switch/Lights
UNLK UNLK (alternate-action)
Press - Stows respective thrust reverser during
L R inadvertent deployment
OFF OFF
UNLK Light
THRUST Illuminated - Indicates associated:
REVERSER ! PDU unlocked,
! Flexshaft lock is released

P604_18_010
SPOILERS/THRUST REVERSER PANEL
! Thrust reverser away from the fully stowed
position, or
! in flight, the thrust reverser has moved more
than 1 1/4 away from the stowed position

GND SPOILERS/THRUST REVERSER Panel

Figure 18-18

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Oil System

L & R Engine
Oil Tanks
(Chip detectors
located here)

5
JB

MASTER
CAUTION

TEST LH TEST RH RESET TEST RESET

LH RH LH RH
OIL FILTER OIL FILTER

LH RH LH RH
CHIP DETECT CHIP DETECT
P604_18_021

TEST OK
Effectivity Effectivity
A/C 5301 to 5356 per SB 604-79-00 A/C 5301 to 5356 per SB 604-79-00

MAGNETIC LATCHED LED FAULT FLAGS

FAULT FLAGS
! In view, white triangles indicate fault ! LED (red light) comes on to indicate
at applicable LH and/or RH engine fault at applicable LH and/or RH
oil system. engine oil system.
! Blank -system operational ! LED off - system operational

Impending Bypass and Chip Detector Annunciators (JB-5)

Figure 18-19

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EICAS Primary Page

Takeoff N1
Readout and Bug

N1 RPM Digital and

Dial Readout

85.0 85.0

REV
N1
90.0 N1 Message Area

EICAS PRIMARY PAGE

Description Symbol Condition

Indicates fan speed in percent RPM and Takeoff N1

N1 RPM Digital and Dial readout.
Readout. Green - 0 to 98.5%
85.0 85.0
Takeoff N1 Readout and Red - 98.6
Bug (On aircraft 5301-5499 Bug range - 76 to 98.5% N1
and aircraft pre SB 604-34- N1 NOTE: Takeoff N1 readout removed automatically
031). 90.0
when airplane is at cruise altitude. Must be manually
reset for go-around.

98.8 98.8
N1 RPM is above 98.6%
N1
90.0

N1 Limit Readout and Bug 85.0 85.0

(On aircraft 5500 and Displays N1 limit for selected thrust setting
subsequent and aircraft
post SB 604-34-031) N1
90.0
CLB

Indicates selected thrust setting

Thrust Setting Display TO TO - Maximum Takeoff
CLB
CRZ
CLB - Maximum Climb
(On aircraft 5500 and MCT CRZ - Maximum Cruise
subsequent and aircraft APR MCT - Maximum Continuous Thrust
post SB 604-34-031) TGT
APR - Automatic Performance Reserve
TGT - Target (Pilot entered)

APR APR thrust has been commanded and achieved

N1 Message Area REV

P604_18_027

Thrust Reverser is in transit

REV Thrust Reverser is fully deployed

N1 Indications
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EICAS PRIMARY PAGE

85.0 85.0

N1
90.0

650 910

HOT
ITT

Inter-Turbine Temperature (ITT) HOT Icon

Digital and Dial Readout

Description Symbol Condition

Indicates the temperature of the low pressure turbine

exhaust in C
650 650
(APR not activated scale)
Green - 0 to 899C
ITT Red - 900C

Indicates the temperature of the low pressure turbine

Inter-Turbine Temperature exhaust in C
650 650
(ITT) Digital and Dial (APR activated scale)
Readout Green - 0 to 927C
ITT Red - 928C

910 910
Indicates that ITT is above the maximum limit (900C)

ITT

650 650 Indicates that engine has a hot start; remains

P604_18_028

HOT Icon
displayed until engine is shut down and ITT reduces
HOT HOT below 220C
ITT

ITT Indications
Figure 18-21

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EICAS PRIMARY PAGE

85.0 85.0

N1
90.0

750 750

ITT

90.0 90.0

VIB
N2

N2 RPM Digital and N2 Core Vibration

Dial Readout Message

Description Symbol Condition

Indicates maximum allowable compressor speed in

90.0 90.0 percent RPM
Green - 0 to 99.2%
Red - 99.3%
N2
Amber band - 0 to 77.9%

90.0 90.0 N2 RPM is above 78% and Wing Anti-Ice is

selected on.
N2
N2 RPM Digital and Dial
Readout

70.0 70.0 N2 RPM is less than 78% and Wing Anti-Ice is

selected on.
N2

99.6 99.6
N2 RPM is above 99.3%.

N2

90.0 90.0
N2 Core Vibration Message Displayed when N2 vibration is greater than 1.7 MILS
P604_18_029

VIB VIB
N2

N2 Indications
Figure 18-22

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EICAS PRIMARY PAGE

90.0 90.0
Fuel Flow
Digital Readout
N2

Oil Pressure 3500 FF 3500

Digital Readout 82
82 OIL PRESS
Oil Temperature 115 OIL TEMP 115
Digital Readout 1.2 FAN VIB 1.2
- FUEL QTY - TOTAL 16770
FAN VIB
Digital Readout 4870 4890 4890
Symbol
2120

Description Symbol Condition

Fuel Flow Digital Readout 3500 FF 3500 Indicates fuel flow in pounds per hour (PPH)
(On aircraft 5301-5499 and
aircraft pre SB 604-34-031) 3500 FF 3500 Invalid data or fuel flow exceeds 5000 lbs/hr

3500 FF(PPH) 3500

Indicates fuel flow in pounds per hour (PPH) or
Fuel Flow Digital Readout kilograms per hour (KGH)
1590 FF(KGH) 1590
(On aircraft 5500 and
subsequent and aircraft
FF(PPH)
post SB 604-34-031) Invalid data or fuel flow exceeds 5000 lbs/hr or
2222 kg/hr
FF(KGH)

Oil pressure greater than 25 psi and less than or

82 OIL PRESS 82
equal to 115 psi
Oil pressure greater than 116 psi and less than or
120 OIL PRESS 120
Oil Pressure Digital equal to 155 psi
Readout
10 OIL PRESS 10 Oil pressure is less than or equal to 25 psi

10 OIL PRESS 10 Invalid data

Oil temperature greater than -40C and less than or

115 OIL TEMP 115
equal to 154C
Oil temperature greater than 155C and less than or
158 OIL TEMP 158
Oil Temperature Digital equal to 162C
Readout
169 OIL TEMP 169 Oil temperature is greater than 163C

115 OIL TEMP 115 Invalid data

1.2 FAN VIB 1.2 Fan vibration is 0 to less than or equal to 2.6 MILS

FAN VIB Digital Readout 3.0 Fan vibration is equal or greater than 2.7 MILS
P604_18_030

3.0 FAN VIB

. FAN VIB . Invalid data

Engine Secondary Indications

Figure 18-23

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EICAS Messages

AURAL WARNING
MESSAGE MEANING
(IF ANY)
Left or right engine N1 or N2 or ITT above exceedance
ENGINE TRIPLE ATTENSON
level.
L ENG OIL PRESS
Oil pressure in the respective engine is less than 25 psi. ENGINE OIL
R ENG OIL PRESS
L ENG START SOV The respective start shutoff valve is not closed with that TRIPLE ATTENSON
R ENG START SOV engine running.
Either the APR has failed or it is not armed (APR to arm and N1 > 79% and both
APR INOP
eng speed switches on).
APR CMD SET APR has been inadvertently activated on both engines.
L ENG MISCOMP The engine comparator has sensed a discrepancy in the respective engine
R ENG MISCOMP parameters (N1, ITT or N2).
L FUEL FILTER
Respective fuel filter is in impending bypass mode.
R FUEL FILTER
L FUEL LO PRESS
Insufficient pressure at the respective engine pump inlet.
R FUEL LO PRESS
L REV UNLOCKED
Reverser moved away from fully stowed position without a deploy command.
R REV UNLOCKED
L REV UNSAFE
Unarmed thrust reverser received a deploy command.
R REV UNSAFE
APR ARM Aircraft in takeoff configuration, dynamic test OK.
APR TEST 1 OK
APR TEST 2 OK The respective APR circuit has passed the self-test.
APR TEST 3 OK
L ENG SOV CLSD Fuel shutoff valve is closed after activation of the respective ENG FIRE PUSH
R ENG SOV CLSD switch/light.
IGNITION A A igniters are activated, B igniters off.
IGNITION A/B Both A and B igniters are activated.
IGNITION B B igniters are activated, A igniters off.
L REV ARMED
The respective thrust reverser is armed.
R REV ARMED
DCU 1 APR FAIL
DCU 2 APR FAIL The respective DCU has failed its APR test.
DCU 3 APR FAIL
L ENG ECU FAIL
The respective engine ECU failed to respond to an APR test.
R ENG ECU FAIL

EICAS Messages
Table 18-2

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