Air Conditioning: Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Catalogue Extra EA - 400
Air Conditioning: Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Catalogue Extra EA - 400
Air Conditioning: Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Catalogue Extra EA - 400
Extra EA -400
Chapter 21
Air Conditioning
Table of Contents
21-20-00 DISTRIBUTION................................................................................................9
Description ..........................................................................................................9
21-20-01 Panel Vent Fans .................................................................................................9
Removal (Pilot’s Side) ........................................................................................9
Installation (Pilot’s Side) ...................................................................................10
Removal (Copilot’s Side)..................................................................................12
Installation (Copilot’s Side) ..............................................................................13
Figure 21-01a
Cabin Air Condition and Pressurization Scheme (SN 03 to 19)
Figure 21 – 01b
Cabin Air Condition and Pressurization Scheme (from SN 20 foll.)
21-00-00 GENERAL
Description
Refer to Figure 21-01a/b. For ventilation either pressurized or ram air is
available. The air source can be selected by the cabin air selection knob located
on the middle console controlling the cabin air selection valve.
If pressurized air is selected, air is guided from the combustion air intake
through an air filter, the turbocharger, the intercooler, a sonic venturi and then
either through the cabin cooler or directly through the cabin inflow check valve
into the cabin. At the same time ram air is guided from the ventilation air ram
intake to the vacuum pumps for cooling.
Note If maximum air flow for ventilating is desired it is advisable to select
pressurized air.
If ram air is selected, air is guided from the ventilation air ram intake through
the cabin inflow check valve into the cabin, while pressurized air now feeds the
vacuum pumps.
SN 03 through 19
Inside the cabin air can be guided to the windshield dispensers for defogging
and defrosting and to the legroom dispenser or through the RH armrest channel
to the rear, which depends on the position of the windshield defrost flap
controlled by the respective knob on the middle console. In the pressure dome
area an electric heater and the evaporators of the air conditioning system are
installed. The evaporators also work as cabin fans. The air conditioning system
including a compressor condenser module located in the tail cone sucks cabin
air and blows cool air through hoses to the eyeball vents and the leg room
dispenser in the front cockpit area and to the adjustable nozzles in the overhead
air channel of the passenger compartment ceiling.
SN 20 through 25
From SN 20, the ventilation system has been modified. Instead of the rear
overhead air channel, the cooled air is now routed through the LH arm rest duct
to the lower LH cockpit section as well as through the RH arm rest duct to the
RH cockpit section. The overhead air channel is furnished with a vent fan to
feed the adjustable air deflectors with ventilated cabin air.
The eyeball vents have been replaced by two independent adjustable air outlets,
which are combined with two panel vent fans to re-circulate the cockpit air.
Finally, the leg room dispenser has been removed.
When the evaporator blowers are operating, either cooled (air condition on) or
ventilated (air condition off) air is pressed through both side armrest channels.
From the RH evaporator blower, air is led into a duct in the RH armrest to the
right cockpit section. From the LH evaporator blower, air is ducted first
through the electrical heater in the LH armrest duct. This duct leads through the
cabin door where it is sealed with two oval rubber seals, and finally is routed
into the lower LH cockpit section. When the electrical heater is engaged the
compressor module is disengaged, and vice versa.
From SN 20, operation of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system
implies the following characteristics: (Refer to Section 7, Pilot’s Operating
Handbook, figures 7-3, 4, 6, 13)
1 The cabin ventilation system, including both evaporator blowers and the
overhead air channel vent fan, is controlled by the VENT HI / LO switch in
the CABIN area of the left side panel. Both evaporator blowers work with
different power settings in low or high mode, whereas overhead air channel
fan operation features only one power rate for both switch positions LO / HI.
2 Heating and air conditioning system work exclusively. For either operating the
heating or the air conditioning, the ventilation system must run in high mode
simultaneously (VENT switch to position HI).
SN 26 following
The LH duct ends in the LH armrest behind the switch/breaker panel. The other
system components remain unchanged.
Troubleshooting
Complaint Possible Cause Remedy
No or inadequate Excessive cabin leakage Identify and seal
pressurization
Excessive door seal leakage Replace door seal
Excessive emergency exit seal Replace emergency exit seal
leakage
Dump solenoid energized Check dump switch and squat
switch
Controller failure Replace controller
Pressurization system inactive Switch pressurization system
ON
Control valve failure Replace control valve
Safety valve failure Replace safety valve
Incorrect pressurization or Pressurization system inactive Switch pressurization system
pressurization rate control ON
Control valve static reference Clean static reference
blocked connection
Control valve filter blocked Replace filter
Controller defective Replace controller
Charging quantity of the installation is 1.050 kg +/- 0.050 kg, proper charging
can be verified at the sight glass on the receiver dryer. With the system fully
charged and operating, observe the suction and discharge pressures. Typical
values at various ambient temperatures, with hot cabins are shown below:
Removal / Installation
For removal and installation of air-conditioning, heating or temperature control
system components, contact EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH.
21-20-00 DISTRIBUTION
Description
Valid for Serial - No. 20 following
For better ventilation in the forward cabin section two vent fans (Micronel type
D603L-024KA-3) are installed in the LH and RH side of the instrument panel.
Each vent fan sucks air through a composite tube from the lower side of the
panel shelf. On the blow side each vent fan is connected to a vent grid, which
can be adjusted to either direct or shut off the air flow. Two jiggle switches
(marked 0/1), placed on the instrument panel near the resp. air outlet, control
the vent fans. The electric fan motors are protected by a 1A - fuse each.
Description
The system consists of the engine turbocharger, a sonic venturi (flow limiter), a
cabin control outflow valve, an unregulated safety valve, the cabin
pressurization switch, the cabin pressure controller, a dump safety switch, the
landing gear squat switch, and two indicators, one for cabin altitude and
differential pressure and one for cabin rate-of-climb.
Pressurization air is supplied from the engine turbocharger through the sonic
venturi and then through a check valve into the cabin. Adequate flow to
maintain pressurization up to the maximum differential pressure of 5.5 PSI is
provided by the engine at normal power setting. Power changes should be
made smoothly to prevent sudden changes in pressurization air inflow resulting
in cabin pressure transients.
The airplane may be operated in either the pressurized or depressurized mode.
The mode selection is made with the cabin pressurization switch, whic h either
opens the safety valve for depressurized mode, or closes the safety valve and
thus activating the cabin control outflow valve for pressurized mode, on
condition that pressurized air is selected on the cabin air knob and the dump
safety switch is in OFF-position. Mode operation should be selected prior to
takeoff. If a change from pressurized to depressurized mode must be made
while airborne, depressurize the cabin following the procedure given below
before turning the dump switch as otherwise a rapid decompression occurs,
which would cause discomfort to the passengers. When changing from
unpressurized to pressurized mode, the cabin altitude rate of change will be
limited by the pressurization controller. The valves are also opened by the
landing gear squat switch assuring depressurized mode when aircraft is on
ground to avoid bursting the cabin door due to cabin pressure when opening.
However this is only a safety device: landing in pressurized mode is
prohibited !
In the pressurized mode cabin pressure is regulated by the cabin control
outflow valve allowing air to exhaust either to the pressure level preselected by
the cabin pressure controller or to maximum differential pressure level. Setting
the center dial (identified as “Flight Level”) of the cabin pressure controller
will suggest the system being at a certain flight altitude. So the system will
maintain the corresponding cabin altitude (about 5.5 PSI above static pressure
of flight level) or reach it with the rate set by the rate control knob located on
the lower left corner of the pressurization controller. Only in case of maximum
differential pressure is reached or flight level is below the selected cabin
altitude, cabin altitude changes with the same rate the flight altitude does.
In case of failure of the cabin outflow control valve the safety valve will open
at a differential pressure of slightly above 5.5 PSI to avoid structure damage.
Handling
Use the cabin pressure controller as follows. Also refer to the sample chart
(Figure 21-02).
1 Activate the pressurization controller by turning on the cabin pressurization
switch. Make sure that the dump switch is off and the pressurized cabin air is
selected.
2 Set the published official airport altitude (such as shown on flight charts) under
the index arrow by turning the center control knob.
3 Turn the index arrow of the rate control knob (lower left corner of the control)
to the 12 o’clock position (approx. 500 fpm).
These steps set the system to pressurize at approximately 700 feet above the
runway after takeoff. The system will hold this cabin altitude until the
maximum differential altitude is reached (see “Cabin Altitude with minimum
Flight Level Setting” line of Figure 21-02) or a different cabin pressure is
selected.
4 After having cleared the airport area and established the climb and being on
course to the destination (see “a” on Figure 21-02), select the flight level
corresponding to the intended cruise altitude in the center dial and align that
with the index arrow. This alignment also indicates the approximate cabin
altitude (within approx. 700 feet) at the index on the larger numbers marked
“Airport Alt.”.
5 Increase or decrease the rate at which the cabin changes altitude for the best
comfort level from normally 500 fpm by turning the rate knob counter
clockwise for decreasing or clockwise for increasing the rate.
Usually it is the best method to set the rate to reach the changed cabin pressure
(referenced from the “Airport Alt.”) slightly ahead of reaching the cruising
altitude (550 fpm in the sample of Figure 21-02). This selected altitude will be
maintained until the aircraft changes altitude sufficiently to reach the max.
differential pressure or descends sufficiently to go below the selected airport
altitude.
6 When the aircraft reaches the proximity of the destination and starts to descent
(see “b” on Figure 21-02), set the selector knob to the published airport
altitude.
7 Set the rate so that the selected airport altitude is reached in the cabin prior to
descending to that altitude (650 fpm in the sample of Figure 21-02).
When approaching the runway, the pressurization will cease approximately 700
feet above the landing prior to landing. Should any slight pressure remain, the
remainder will dump when the squat switch closes. However, this is an
additionally safety device, because landing with cabin pressurized is not
allowed.
CAUTION If pressurization mode shall be finished during flight, follow the procedure
above, setting the airport altitude equal to the momentary flight altitude.
Switch to the depressurized mode not before the selected airport altitude is
reached.
Removal / Installation
For removal and installation of pressurization system components, contact
EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH.
Removal / Installation
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items
Removal
1 Remove upper half of rear baggage Machine screws AN 526
compartment wall 10-32
2 Remove tail cone access panel on LH
fuselage side
3 Remove valve flange from pressure dome 8 stop nuts MS 21044 AN3
with washers AN960 – 10L
(3/8 inch.)
Installation
Install in reverse sequence of removal
Removal / Installation
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items
Removal
1 Remove upper half of rear bagga ge Machine screws AN 526
compartment wall 10-32
2 Remove tail cone access panel on LH
fuselage side
3 Remove battery Refer to Ch. 24-30-01
3 Remove valve flange from pressure dome 8 stop nuts MS 21044 AN3
with washers AN960 – 10L
(3/8 inch.)
4 Remove 2 overflow tubes 9/16 fitting; retain with 11/16
wrench at pressure dome
fitting
5 Lift up valve from pressure dome
Installation
Install in reverse sequence of removal
NOTE Verify that blind plug at vacuum port is installed correctly. With
installed valve, the vacuum port is accessible behind the rear baggage
compartment wall.
Description
If pressurized air is selected the temperature mainly can be regulated by means
of the cabin cooler bypass valve controlled by the cabin temperature knob
located on the middle console. Additional regulating is possible by either
activating the electric heater or by switching on or off the air conditioning
system and changing the operation mode of the cabin ventilation.
Note The heater and the air conditioning system operate only if cabin
ventilation is running at least in low mode.