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(BB-935 THRU BB-990, BB-992 AND AFTER; BT-23 AND AFTER; BL-42 AND
AFTER;
BN-2 AND AFTER; BY-1 AND AFTER; BZ-1 AND AFTER)
The first indication that a fault may exist in the synchrophaser system will most likely be squawks
from the flight crew; however, performing a functional check of the operation of the synchrophaser
system before troubleshooting may yield information essential to differentiating faults within the
system. The functional check which follows should be performed as the first phase of
troubleshooting.
The second phase of troubleshooting will include performing continuity checks on the
synchrophaser system wiring and peripheral components. A breakout box (Ref. Figure 105) can be
fabricated in the shop and will provide convenient access to the various circuits of the
synchrophaser system. The breakout box can also be used to check the operation of the propeller
governors. Should continuity checks fail to reveal the nature of the fault, it will be necessary to begin
the third phase of troubleshooting which will be to evaluate the operation of the propeller governors.
For Jones plug type control boxes only, Woodward test instrument P/N 213618 may be purchased
in lieu of fabricating the breakout box shown in Figure 104.
Note: For Test Box P/N 2136 to work on round plug type connector an adaptor harness
needs to be fabricated.
The fourth phase of troubleshooting, if no faults became apparent during previous troubleshooting
attempts, is to evaluate the character of the outputs from the magnetic pickups.
In the event none of the previous checks or procedures reveals the exact nature of the fault, the
fault may be assumed to be in the control box, and a control box, known to be operational, should
be installed.
Troubleshooting Chart 106, proposes a logical sequence of checks and activities to be performed
during the troubleshooting process and may aid the technician in eliminating confusion and
maintaining logical order. All manners of faults have been investigated, but only the most probable
causes of faults in the system are detailed in this chart.
FUNCTIONAL CHECK
The proper operation of the synchrophaser system may be ground checked as follows:
a. Start the engines and increase power until the speed on both propellers is at 1,800 rpm with the
propeller levers in high rpm.
b. Using the propeller levers, reduce propeller rpm on both engines to as near 1,700 rpm as
possible.
Caution: Do not exceed torque redline.
c. Turn the synchrophaser switch to the ON position.
d. Using the propeller lever, increase the rpm of the left propeller slightly and check that the
synchrophaser increased the rpm on the right propeller to match.
1. Should the previous check yield negative results, turn the synchrophaser off and repeat the
above procedure.
e. If the previous check indicated that the synchrophaser is operating, continue increasing the
propeller rpm with the propeller lever until synchronization is lost and record this rpm.
f. Using the propeller lever, slowly decrease the propeller rpm on the left engine below the rpm of
the right engine until synchronization is again lost and record this rpm.
g. The difference between the two propeller speeds at which synchronization was lost is the holding
range and should be at least 23 rpm to 27 rpm. This check evaluates the ability of the right
propeller governor to respond to correction commands from the control box's ability to issue
commands properly.
1. Failure of this check will necessitate performing the synchrophaser continuity check.
h. Repeat the functional check procedure by varying the propeller rpm of the right engine while
letting the left propeller governor respond.
i. During this functional check, determine that the communications and navigation equipment is not
adversely affected by the synchrophaser operation and that synchrophaser operation is not
adversely affected by the operation of other electrical equipment.
CONTINUITY CHECK
This check will help locate the source of the fault should the synchrophaser system fail the
functional check. A sensitive volt/ohmmeter will be required to perform these continuity checks.
a. Check that the battery master switch is off, and open the synchrophaser circuit breaker.
b. Remove the connector from the control box.
c. Check the synchrophaser system wiring for conformity to the schematic in Figure 101, Figure 102
or Figure 103, depending on connector plug configuration.
d. Perform the continuity checks (Ref. Chart 103) for Jones plug control boxes or continuity checks
for round plug control boxes (Ref. Chart 104 and Chart 105).
Note: Resistance reading noted Chart 103, Chart 104 or Chart 105 may be as much as 20%
higher during heat soak following engine shutdown.
e. After performing the continuity checks, close the synchrophaser circuit breaker, turn the battery
master switch on and check for battery voltage between pins 1 and 2 of the Jones plug on
airplanes that have not installed Kit No. 101-9029-1 or between pins A and B on airplanes with
Kit No. 101-9029-1 installed.
f. Correct any wiring faults that may have been revealed during these continuity checks. Replace
any component which failed to meet the proper resistance specified for that component. Restore
the system to operational status and perform the functional check again.
Caution: Do not connect the plug to the control box before turning the battery master switch
off and opening the synchrophaser circuit breaker.
g. If no faults were found by the continuity checks, perform the propeller GOVERNOR
OPERATIONAL CHECK.
Chart 104
Type II Propeller Synchrophaser Continuity Checks
(BB-1207 Thru BB-1284; BL-124 Thru BL-129; BT-31 and earlier airplanes that have Kit No.
101-9209-1
installed but have not complied with Service Bulletin No. 2239)
Round Plug Control Box
Test Between Receptacle Pins Ohmmeter Indication Component
A and Ground Continuity (0 - 1 ohm)
A and B Infinity (Control SW Off)
C and G 52 - 68 ohms Right Pickup
D and E 52 - 68 ohms Left Pickup
J and R 115 - 205 ohms* Right Governor
K and L 115 - 205 ohms* Left Governor
M and S Continuity (0 ohms) Jumper
R, J, C, G
L, K, E, D and Ground Infinity
NOTE
* Resistances may be as much as 20% higher during heat soak after engine shutdown.
Chart 105
Type II Propeller Synchrophaser Continuity Checks
(BB-1285 and After; BN-5 and After; BL-130 and After; BT-32 and After; BY-1 and After; BZ-
1 and After and earlier airplanes that have accomplished Service Bulletin No. 2239)
Round Plug Control Box
Test Between Receptacle Pins Ohmmeter Indication Component
A and Ground Continuity (0 - 1 ohm)
A and B Infinity (Control SW Off)
C and G 52 - 68 ohms Right Pickup
D and E 52 - 68 ohms Left Pickup
K and R 115 - 205 ohms* Right Governor
J and L 115 - 205 ohms* Left Governor
M and S Continuity (0 ohms) Jumper
K, R, C, G
L, J, E, D and Ground Infinity
NOTE
* Resistances may be as much as 20% higher during heat soak after engine shutdown.