A300-600 AMM - ENGINE VENTS AND DRAINS -

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1. General
A. This procedure gives inspection conditions for fluid leakage from engine components
and strut compartments connected to the drain system. Correction instructions for
unwanted leakage are also given.
B. Most of the accessory and component drains are connected to the drain manifold. At
the drain manifold, each drain drains through a different sampling plug down to the
drain mast. To find the leakage rate for these drains, the following must be done :
(1) Operate the engine at idle power or takeoff power (as required) and write the
quantity of time the engine is operated.
(2) Collect the fluids from the drain manifold (oil and fuel) into containers and
measure the quantity collected.
(3) Find the leakage rate from the quantity of fluid collected and the written time
of engine operation.
C. Leakage from drains connected directly to the drain mast can be measured by
counting the drops from the drain mast after engine operation at idle power.
CAUTION : CAPPING OF DRAINS THAT ARE LEAKING FUEL IS NOT
PERMITTED. DO NOT
DO MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM CYCLE LIMITATION WITH CAPPED
DRAINS.
CAPPED DRAINS CAUSE FLUID TO COLLECT IN THE SEAL DRAIN
CAVITY.
THIS CAN CAUSE MORE SEAL FAILURE AND CONTAMINATION OF
THE ENGINE
OIL AND/OR ACCESSORIES. UNWANTED FLUID LEVELS IN THE
SEAL DRAIN
CAVITY CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE INSIDE THE COWLING.
D. Some accessory pad drains can be capped. The drain line is disconnected from the
drain pad port and both the port and the line are capped for a maximum of 10 cycles
under the following conditions. Replace seals that leak as soon as possible.
(1) Starter Drive Pad Drain - the drain can be capped.
(2) Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) Pad Drain - the drain can be capped only if
oil leakage is apparent from the accessory gearbox carbon seal.
Examine the IDG oil level to make sure oil leakage is not from the IDG (Ref.
24-11-00, P. Block 601 ) .
(3) Hydraulic Pump Drive Pad Drain - if hydraulic fluid leakage above the
allowable limits, replace the pump (Ref. 29-11-32, P. Block 401 ) . If engine

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oil leakage is above the allowable limits, then stop leakage by replacing the
accessory gearbox seal (Ref. 72-65-00, P. Block 801 ) .
(4) Fuel Pump Drive Pad Drain - stop leakage with a plug if oil leakage is
apparent.
(5) Hydromechanical Unit (HMU) Drive Pad Drain - stop leakage with a plug if oil
is apparent.
2. Equipment and Materials

ITEM DESIGNATION

A. Access Platform
B. Circuit Breaker Safety Clips
C. Regulated Air Pressure Supply
D. Container 1 gallon (4 liter) capacity, applicable for
fuel and oil, local purchase
E. 1 cup (250 cc) capacity,
applicable for fuel and oil, local
purchase (quantity necessary to isolate drain
sources)
F. Cylinder Graduated, 250 cc capacity, 1 cc
increments,
Referenced Procedures applicable for fuel and oil, local purchase

- (Ref. 24-11-00, P. Block 301 )

IDG System
- (Ref. 24-11-00, P. Block 601 )
IDG System
- (Ref. 24-11-11, P. Block 401 ) IDG
- (Ref. 24-11-21, P. Block 401 ) Air/Oil Heat Exchanger (IDG)
- (Ref. 29-00-00, P. Block 601 ) General
- (Ref. 29-11-32, P. Block 401 ) Engine Pump
- (Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 401 ) General
General
- (Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 501 )
Cowl Doors
- (Ref. 71-13-00, P. Block 301 )
Engine - General
- (Ref. 72-00-00, P. Block 601 ) AGB Assembly
- (Ref. 72-65-00, P. Block 801 ) Fuel Pump
- (Ref. 73-12-01, P. Block 401 ) HMU
- (Ref. 73-13-00, P. Block 401 ) Fuel Nozzles
- (Ref. 73-13-01, P. Block 401 ) Turbine Clearance Control Valves
Pneumatic Starter
- (Ref. 75-23-01, P. Block 401 )

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ITEM DESIGNATION

- (Ref. 80-13-01, P. Block 401 )

3. Engine Drain Inspection and Leakage Isolation

A. Examine for leaks
(1) Open the left thrust reverser half (Ref. 71-13-00, P. Block 301 ) . Put a one-
gallon (4 liter) container below the drain.
(2) Visually examine the drain mast, the inside cowling, and the accessory
gearbox for leakage.
NOTE : There can be an indication of oil loss with no external indication
of oil leakage. This can be an indication of carbon seal leakage.
(3) Close the left thrust reverser half (Ref. 71-13-00, P. Block 301 ) .
(4) Put a one-gallon (4 liter) container below the drain mast.
(5) Prepare and start the engine as instructed for usual engine operation (Ref.
71-00-00, P. Block 501 ) .
(a) Let the engine become stable at idle, then increase the thrust lever to
takeoff power target (Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 501 ) for five minutes.
Return engine to idle after five minutes.
(b) Examine the drain mast for dripping fluid. If dripping fluid is seen,
identify the location of leakage and make a record of the number of
drops during the time of engine operation.
(c) Make a record of the time the engine operates.
(6) Stop the engine as instructed for usual engine operation (Ref. 71-00-00, P.
Block 501 ) .
(7) Open the thrust reverser halves (Ref. 71-13-00, P. Block 301 ) .
(8) Visually examine the accessory gearbox and the drain mast for signs of fluid.
(9) From the time record of engine operation, find the leakage rate.
(10) Make sure the leakage rate is not more than the limits shown in the table (Part
B).
(11) If the leakage rate is more than the limits, isolate the source of the leak as
follows :
NOTE : Some drains are connected to more than one component. If
leakage is apparent from this type of drain line, the source of the
leakage must be isolated.

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(a) Remove the sampling plug from the drain manifold of the suspected
leaking component or disconnect the drain line from the suspected
source component.
(b) Put a one-cup (250 cc) container below each source component or
below the drain manifold. Make sure the containers will not touch the
closed cowls or thrust reverser halves.
(c) Close the thrust reverser halves (Ref. 71-13-00, P. Block 301 ) .
(d) Prepare and start the engine as instructed for usual engine
operation (Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 501 ) .
(e) Let the engine become stable at ground idle and make a record of the
amount of time the engine operates.
(f) Stop the engine as instructed for usual engine operation (Ref.
71-00-00, P. Block 501 ) .
(g) Open the thrust reverser halves, as applicable (Ref. 71-13-00, P.
Block 301 ) .
(h) Remove the containers at each component and/or port of the drain
manifold.
(j) Measure the fluid quantity in each container with a graduated
cylinder.
(k) From the time record of engine operation, find the leakage rate of
each component.
(l) Connect all the disconnected drain tubes or sampling plugs.
(12) Correct all leakage problems.
(13) Close the thrust reverser halves, as applicable (Ref. 71-13-00, P. Block
301 ) .
B. Maximum Acceptable Leakage Rates
NOTE : (Ref. Fig. 601,602 )

DRAINED ALLOWABLE CORRECTIVE

COMPARTMENT LIQUID LEAKAGE ACTION

Strut Any Normally dry. Examine the plumbing

Liquid drainage in the strut for
shows leakage in leaks.
a strut contained Repair as necessary.
system.
Oil

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DRAINED ALLOWABLE CORRECTIVE

COMPARTMENT LIQUID LEAKAGE ACTION

Oil Tank Service spillage Examine the oil tank

Scupper only. cap to be sure it is
correctly installed.
Do not spill oil
during servicing.

Pre SB GE 73-253
Fuel Manifold Fuel None Do a drain shroud
and drain manifold
leak check
(Ref. 73-13-01, P. Block 401 )
.
End Pre
SB GE 73-253
Post SB GE 73-253
Fuel Manifold Fuel None Do a drain shroud
leak check
(Ref. 73-13-01, P. Block 401 )

End Post
SB 73-253

Integrated Oil 5 cc/hr Do an IDG pressurized

Drive (2 drops/minute) leak check
Generator (IDG) (Ref. 24-11-00, P. Block 601 )
. If
IDG leakage is more
than the limits,
replace the IDG
(Ref. 24-11-11, P. Block 401 )
. If IDG
leakage is in limits,
replace the IDG drive
pad carbon seal
(Ref. 24-11-00, P. Block 301 )
.

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DRAINED ALLOWABLE CORRECTIVE

COMPARTMENT LIQUID LEAKAGE ACTION

IDG Pressure Oil None Examine the IDG

Relief Valve pressure relief valve
(Ref. 24-11-00, P. Block 601 )
.

Fuel None Replace the IDG fuel/

oil heat exchanger
(Ref. 24-11-21, P. Block 401 )
.

IDG Oil None Replace the IDG

Overtemperature (Ref. 24-11-11, P. Block 401 )
Case Drain .

Fuel Pump Drive Fuel 180 cc/hr Replace the fuel pump
Pad (72 drops/minute) (Ref. 73-12-01, P. Block 401 )
.
If the fuel leak
continues, replace
the HMU (Ref.
(Ref. 73-13-00 ) ,
P. Block 401)

Oil 5 cc/hr Replace the fuel pump

(2 drops/minute) drive pad carbon seal
(Ref. 72-65-00, P. Block 801 )
.

Hydromechanical Fuel 120 cc/hr Replace HMU

Unit (HMU) (48 drops/minute) (Ref. 73-13-00, P. Block 401 )
.

Oil 5 cc/hr Replace the HMU drive

(2 drops/minute) pad carbon seal
(Ref. 72-65-00, P. Block 801 )
.

Starter Drive Oil 5 cc/hr Remove the starter

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COMPARTMENT LIQUID LEAKAGE ACTION

Pad (2 drops/minute) (Ref. 80-13-01, P. Block 401 )

and
examine the O-ring
on the starter drive
shaft for damage and
make sure it is
there.
Replace the O-ring
if it is damaged or
not there and install
the starter.
If the O-ring is not
damaged and is there,
replace the drive
pad carbon seal
(Ref. 72-65-00, P. Block 801 )
.

Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic For allowable leakage Replace the engine

Drive Pad fluid (Ref. 29-00-00, P. Block 601 ) driven pump
(Ref. 29-11-32 ) ,

P. Block 401).

Oil 5 cc/hr Replace the hydraulic

(2 drops/minute) pump drive pad carbon
seal (Ref. 72-65-00, P. Block 801 )
.

HPT/LPT Fuel 90 cc/hr Examine for a loose

Clearance (35 drops/minute) or damaged tube
Control Valves connection at the
actuator. If tube
connection is not
loose or damaged,
replace the clearance
control valve

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DRAINED ALLOWABLE CORRECTIVE

COMPARTMENT LIQUID LEAKAGE ACTION

(Ref. 75-23-01, P. Block 401 )

.

VSV Actuator Fuel 180 cc/hr Examine for a loose

(70 drops/minute) or damaged tube
connection at the VSV
actuator.
If the tube connection
is not loose or
damaged, replace the
VSV actuator
(Ref. 75-31-01, P. Block 401 )
.

VBV Actuator Fuel 90 cc/hr Examine for a loose

(35 drops/minute) or damaged tube
connection at the VBV
actuator.
If the tube connection
is not loose or
damaged, replace the
VBV actuator
(Ref. 75-32-01, P. Block 401 )
.

A Sump Oil Trace (See NOTE 1)

Number 6 Oil Oil Wetting Any amount is

Compressor Rear serviceable if engine
Frame (CRF) oil use is in limits
Strut (Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 501 )
(6 o'clock) .
Optional (If the oil
use is in the
limits) : Do a borescope
inspection of
the CRF to find the

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COMPARTMENT LIQUID LEAKAGE ACTION

source of oil
wetting (Ref. 72-00-00, P. Block 601 )

If the oil use is

more than the limits
(Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 501 )
,
replace the engine
(Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 401 )
.

LP Recoup Tubing Oil Oil Wetting Any amount is

serviceable if engine
oil use is in limits
(Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 501 )
.

Optional (If the oil

use is in the
limits) : Do a borescope
inspection of
the CRF to find the
source of oil
wetting (Ref. 72-00-00, P. Block 601 )

If the oil use is

more than the limits
(Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 501 )
,
replace the engine
(Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 401 )
.

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DRAINED ALLOWABLE CORRECTIVE

COMPARTMENT LIQUID LEAKAGE ACTION

D Sump Oil Trace (See NOTE 1 and

NOTE 2)

Pre SB GE 73-0293
Combustor Drain Fuel None Examine the fuel
Valve (See NOTE 3) nozzles for leaks by
slowly pressurizing
the fuel manifold to
10 psig (69 kPA).

Do a borescope
inspection of the
combustor at the same
time to find the fuel
nozzle(s) that has
the leak. Replace the
fuel nozzle(s)
(Ref. 73-13-01, P. Block 401 )
.
End Pre
SB GE 73-0293
Post
SB GE 73-0293
Combustor Drain No leak check
Valve required. Combustor
drain valve
eliminated by
SB GE 73-0293.
End Post
SB GE 73-0293

NOTE : If the engine oil consumption is more than the limits (Ref. 71-00-00, P.
Block 501 ) , remove the engine (Ref. 71-00-00, P. Block 401 ) .
NOTE : Engine oil vapors from the oil vents can condense and collect at the
bottom of the turbine rear frame and exhaust centerbody after an engine
shutdown, during an engine windmill action, or during an engine motor

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operation. Maintenance is not necessary for those conditions. Do a

check of the engine oil comsumption rate to make sure there is not a
leak. If the engine oil consumption rate has shown a large increase or is
above the maximum guidelines, do an inspection to find the cause of the
leak.
NOTE : If there was a fire in the engine after the shutdown, do the corrective
action immediately.
If the engine does not start easily or has hot starts ; do the corrective
action in less than 50 hours.
You can wait for up to 250 hours to do the corrective action if the
leakage is not more than 1.5 gal/hr (5.67 liters/hr) and does not continue
for more than 30 minutes.
Collect leakage flow for 30 minutes when you calculate the leakage rate.
If the leakage rate is more than 1.5 gal/hr (5.67 liters/hr) or for more than
30 minutes, do the corrective action immediately.

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Figure 601
Figure 601. Schematic of Power Plant Drain(Sheet 1)

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Figure 602
Figure 602. Drain System Detail(Sheet 1)

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