TM 55-1520-240-T
13-1.4 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK
13-1.4
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition:
Applicable Configurations:
TM 55-1520-240-23:
All
Battery Connected
Tools:
Electrical Power On
Stopwatch
Hydraulic Power Off
Materials
Heater Air Inlet Protective Shield Removed
None
Heater Exhaust Outlet Protective Shield Removed
Visual Check of Heating and Ventilating System
Personnel Required:
Performed
Medium Helicopter Repairer
References:
TM 55-1520-240-23
TASK
RESULT
1.
Check that CABIN HEATER CONT circuit breaker (1) is
If circuit breaker (1) is open, close it. If it opens again, go
closed.
to Task 13-1.5.
2.
Check that CABIN HEATER BLOWER circuit breaker
If circuit breaker (2) is open, close it. If it opens again, go
(2) is closed.
to Task 13-1.6.
WARNING
Cockpit vents must be closed before vent
blower or heater is started. After blower or
heater is started open vents slowly to
prevent dirt and debris being blasted into air
and eyes of personnel.
3.
Check that DEFOG or DEFROST AIR CONTROL
If handle (3) is up, push it down.
handle (3) is all way down.
4.
Check that PULL FOR COCKPIT AIR knob (4) on pilot
If either knob (4) is out, push it in.
and copilot instrument panel is against panel.
5.
Set RIGHT SIDE FWD and AFT MAIN FUEL PUMPS
R FUEL PRESS capsule (7) shall go out. If it stays on, go
switches (5 and 6) to ON.
to Task 10-2.4.
6.
Set heater fan switch (8) to VENT. Blower only.
Heater fan shall run. If it can not be heard, go to
Task 13-1.7.
7.
Slowly pull out DEFOG or DEFROST AIR CONTROL
Air shall be felt flowing from pilot and copilot jettisonable
handle (3).
door defroster ducts (9) and nose bubble vents (10). If air
flow is not felt at ducts or vents, go to Task 13-1.8.
8.
Slowly pull out PULL FOR COCKPIT AIR knob (4) on
Air shall be felt flowing from pilot's outlet (11). If air flow is
pilot's instrument panel.
not felt, go to Task 13-1.9.
9.
Slowly pull out PULL FOR COCKPIT AIR knob (4) on
Air shall be felt flowing from copilot's outlet (11). If air flow
copilot's instrument panel.
is not felt, go to Task 13-1.9.
10. Slowly pull out CABIN AIR AIR CONTROL handle
Air shall be felt flowing out cabin vents (13). If air flow is
(12).
not felt, go to Task 13-1.10.
11. Set heater fan switch (8) to HEATER ON.
Heater fan shall stop.
12. Turn CABIN TEMP SELECTOR knob (14) to WARMER.
TASK
RESULT
13. Press and release HEATER START switch (15).
Heater fan shall be heard. After about 10 seconds,
NOTE
combustion shall occur and warm air shall flow from all vents
Heater will not operate if cabin thermostat
and ducts. If heater fan can not be heard, go to Task 13-1.11.
senses a temperature of 34° C (93° F) or greater.
If heater fan is running but warm air is not flowing
from ducts or vents, go to Task 13-1.12. If HEATER HOT
(Without 74) HTR HOT (With 74) capsule (16) comes
on, go to Task 13-1.13.
14. Turn CABIN TEMP SELECTOR (14) to COLDER posi-
Cooler air shall be felt flowing from ducts and vents. If air
tion.
doesn't get cooler or air gets hotter, go to Task 13-1.14.
15. Set heater fan switch (8) to off (center).
Heater fan shall run until heater cools down. If fan is not
running after heater is turned off, go to Task 13-1.15.
16. Set RIGHT SIDE FWD and AFT MAIN FUEL PUMP
switches (5 and 6) to OFF.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
TM 55-1520-240-23:
Electrical power off.
Battery disconnected.
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