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1. Starter
A. General
The starter is attached to the forward face of the gearbox using a cast aluminium adapter and Quick-
Attach-Detach (QAD) clamp. It is designed to rotate and accelerate the HP rotor of the engine to allow the
starting.
The physical and operational characteristics of the starter are listed in table 001.
B. Description
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--12700-A - Pneumatic Starter)
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--12800-A - Starter Cross Section)
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--12900-A - Pneumatic Starter Functional Schematic)
The starter consists of a drive turbine assembly housed in a steel/ containment housing (2), a gear
reduction system, a clutch (8), output shaft assembly (7), a mounting adapter (5), Quick Attach Detach
(QAD) clamp (10).
A steel inlet housing provides the starter air inlet flange and provides containment for the turbine rotor (15).
Steel nozzles (1) which direct air into the rotor, are integral with the turbine inlet housing. Flow paths are
shaped to minimise inlet and outlet losses.
The drive turbine rotative assembly consists of the rotor, shaft, pinion gear (11) and bearing cartridge. The
turbine blades, hub, and shaft are integral and machined from a titanium forging. The shaft is supported by
the bearing cartridge which utilises two preloaded angular contact ball bearings. A carbon seal assembly
(6) is used to prevent external oil leakage from the rotor/bearing system.
A two-stage, triple-mesh train (3) transmits torque from the turbine to the output shaft (7). The gears are
mounted in a magnesium gear cage which also supports the turbine rotor bearings. The turbine inlet
housing and gear cage are bolted to the magnesium transmission housing which supports the clutch (9)
and output shaft assembly (7).
C. Operation
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--12700-A - Pneumatic Starter)
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--12800-A - Starter Cross Section)
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--12900-A - Pneumatic Starter Functional Schematic)
(1) The starter is supplied with compressed air which rotates the turbine blades and is released through
the air exhaust. The air is supplied through the pneumatic starter valve, the solenoid of which is
controlled by the Engine Electronic Control (EEC). High speed and low torque is caused as the turbine
rotates. This is changed into low speed, high torque by the reduction gear train. A clutch transmits
torque from this gear hub to the output shaft through a ratchet and pawl mechanism.
(2) At starter speed between 5900 to 6120 rpm an electrical signal is transmitted from the engine
tachometer. This signal removes electrical power from the starter solenoid and closes the pneumatic
starter valve. The starter air supply stops and the starter speed decreases in relation to the engine
speed. Centrifugal force overcomes the clutch leaf spring tension and releases the clutch pawls from
the gear hub ratchet teeth. The starter turbine output shaft disengages and decreases its speed while
the engine accelerates to operate at minimum power.
D. Lubrication
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Physical and Operational Characteristics
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Turbine type :single stage axial flow
Reduction gearing : compound planetary
Internal engagement : pawl and ratchet type
Drive shaft disengagement speed : 5900 RPM to 6120 RPM
Drive shaft reengagement speed : 1412 RPM
Direction of output shaft rotation : clockwise when looking at mounting face
of starter

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LUBRICATION
System type : splash type system
Capacity : 12 FL.OZ (approximately 360 cc)
E. Containment
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--13000-A - Starter Containment)
In the event of a starter turbine overspeed (due to starter valve failed open or the clutch failed engaged),
the rim and blade will separate from the hub at a predetermined rotational speed value.
The steel inlet housing is designed to contain all fragments within its own envelope, except for fragments
emitted from the exhaust.
Any fragments emitted from the exhaust will not have sufficient energy to provoque powerplant or aircraft
secondary damage.
The starter will remain on its mounting pad and the inlet duct will not shear off during a burst situation.
2. Pneumatic Starter Valve
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--13000-A - Starter Containment)
(Ref. Fig 80-13-00--15100-A - Pneumatic Starter Valve Schematic)
A. General
The pneumatic starter valve is installed on the air duct on the lower right side of the LP compressor. It is
provided to control the supply of the starter with air, from an order given by the EEC.
B. Description
(1) The starter valve is a butterfly type valve, pneumatically operated and electrically controlled. The
valve is installed on the air duct on the lower right hand side of the LP compressor case.
(2) The starter valve controls the flow of air from the air duct to the engine starter.
(3) The steel butterfly valve is installed on a stainless steel shaft, which is held in PTFE bushes.
(4) An extension on the valve shaft can be used to manually operate the valve. This can be done with a
0.375 in. square socket. The extension includes a switch and a visual position indication device. As
the valve opens more than 7 degrees, the switch operates and transmits a position indication to the
EEC.
(5) Pneumatic control is given by a two-function diaphragm type actuator and a solenoid valve. The
actuator has two pistons of different areas which are installed on the same shaft. Actuator movement
is linked mechanically to the butterfly valve shaft.
(6) The solenoid valve has an electrically operated solenoid, a ball valve and a plunger loaded by a
spring.
C. Operation
(1) To open the valve:
Air from immediately upstream of the butterfly valve is put through a filter. The filtered air is then
passed through an orifice and supplied to the solenoid valve. Air from upstream of the orifice is also
supplied to the smaller piston of the two-function actuator. When the solenoid is energized, its ball
valve opens, which permits the flow of air to the larger piston. The movement of this ball valve also
simultaneously closes the bleed to ambient. The air then pushes against the face of the larger piston
on the two-function actuator.
The piston moves to the left as its pressure increases above that of both the spring and the small-area
piston. Actuator movement is transmitted through its linkage and turns the butterfly valve to the open
position.
(2) To close the valve:
When electrical power is removed from the solenoid valve, the ball valve closes. Air pressure from
the larger piston of the two-function actuator is bled to ambient through the solenoid valve. The air
pressure from the smaller piston closes the two-function actuator and through its linkage, closes
the butterfly valve. The actuator spring will also close the butterfly valve if there is a pressure drop

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upstream of the butterfly valve. The valve will stay closed until air pressure is supplied and the
solenoid is operated again.
(3) Manual operation
If an electrical failure occurs in the starter valve, the butterfly valve can be operated manually. An
extension is included at the actuator end of the butterfly shaft, which is used to manually operate the
valve. The end of the shaft is adapted to engage a 0.375 in. square drive.
(4) Position indication
The position of the butterfly valve is indicated through a plunger operated switch.
(5) Pneumatic starter valve test
The operation of the pneumatic starter valve can be checked on ground, engine not running, through
the maintenance MENU mode of the EEC.
This test will be performed by selecting the STARTER VALVE TEST page in the MENU.
Pneumatic Starter
Sheet 1 - Pneumatic Starter - Effectivity: ** On A/C 001-009 011-050 101-150 605-608 610-611 615-709 712-712
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Starter Cross Section
Sheet 1 - Starter Cross Section - Effectivity: ** On A/C 001-009 011-050 101-150 605-608 610-611 615-709
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Pneumatic Starter Functional Schematic
Sheet 1 - Pneumatic Starter Functional Schematic - Effectivity: ** On A/C 001-009 011-050 101-150 605-608
610-611 615-709 712-712 717-718 725-725 729-750 801-850
Starter Containment
Sheet 1 - Starter Containment - Effectivity: ** On A/C 001-009 011-050 101-150 605-608 610-611 615-709
712-712 717-718 725-725 729-750 801-850
Pneumatic Starter Valve Schematic
Sheet 1 - Pneumatic Starter Valve Schematic - Effectivity: ** On A/C 001-009 011-050 101-150 605-608 610-611
615-709 712-712 717-718 725-725 729-750 801-850

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A
OIL REPLENISHMENT POINT

QAD ADAPTER SIGHT GLASS OR PLUG

(PRE SB 80-0025) (POST SB 80-0025)

DRAIN PLUG AND CHIP DETECTOR

pwzxxa0434a
PWV

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Fig 80-13-00--12700-A Pneumatic Starter : Sheet 1

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16 1 2 3 4 5

6
AIR INLET

7
15

AIR
EXHAUST

14 13 12 11 10

1 NOZZLE 9 CLUTCH CARRIER

2 TURBINE INLET HOUSING/CONTAINMENT 10 QAD CLAMP

3 TWO STAGE TRIPLE MESH TRAIN 11 PINION GEAR

4 TRANSMISSION HOUSING 12 RING GEAR

5 MOUNTING ADAPTER 13 GEAR CAGE

6 CARBON SEAL 14 EXHAUST DEFLECTOR

7 OUTPUT SHAFT 15 TURBINE ROTOR

8 PAWL CLUTCH 16 STATOR ASSEMBLY

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Fig 80-13-00--12800-A Starter Cross Section : Sheet 1

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GEAR TRAIN
TURBINE TURBINE
NOZZLES ROTOR

CLUTCH

TWO PIECE
OUTPUT SHAFT

AIR IN

AIR EXHAUST

(ELONGATED FOR CLARITY)

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Fig 80-13-00--12900-A Pneumatic Starter Functional Schematic : Sheet 1

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TURBINE INLET
HOUSING/CONTAINMENT

BLADE

RIM

HUB

AIR EXHAUST

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Fig 80-13-00--13000-A Starter Containment : Sheet 1

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SWITCH
(CONTACTS REPRESENTED OPEN)
1
DUAL COIL
SHUT OFF 2
SOLENOID
3
4
5

6
7
8
VALVE WIRING SHOWN WITH VALVE 9
IN CLOSED POSITION
10

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

VALVE SHOWN IN CLOSED POSITION

SHUT-OFF
SOLENOID
(SHOWN DE-ENERGIZED)
CLOSED POSITION SWITCH
(CONTACTS OPEN WHEN VALVE IS CLOSED)
ACTUATOR
AMBIENT TEST
PRESSURE PORT

CLOSE
ORIFICE

FILTER AMBIENT
PRESSURE

FLOW TO PNEUMATIC
STARTER INLET

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Fig 80-13-00--15100-A Pneumatic Starter Valve Schematic : Sheet 1

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