Explain in brief the routine operation checks performed to ensure

the gas turbine engine is in satisfactory operating condition.

Or
Explain the following operational checks in gas turbine engine.
To ensure that a gas turbine engine is in satisfactory operating condition,
engine and aircraft manufacturers specify certain operational checks to
be routinely performed by maintenance personnel. The particular types
of checks and the procedures to be followed vary, depending on the type
of engine and aircraft involved.
DRY MOTORING CHECKS
The dry motoring check is required during or after inspection or
maintenance to ensure that the engine rotates freely, that instrumentation
function properly, starter operation meets speed requirements for
successful starts. This check is also used to prime and leak checks the
lubrication system when maintenance has required replacement of
system components.
PROCEDURE:
1. Ascertain that all conditions required prior to a normal start are met.
2. Position engine controls and switches as follows:
1. Ignition, OFF
2. Fuel shutoff lever, OFF
3. Throttle, Idle
4. Fuel Booster Pump, ON
3. Energize the starter and motor the engine as long as necessary to
check instruments for positive indications of engine rotation and oil
pressure.
4. De-energize the starter and make the following checks during coast
down:
(a) Listen for unusual noises. Check for roughness.
(b) Inspect the lubricating system lines, fittings and accessories for
leakage.
(c) Check the oil level in the oil tank.

WET MOTORING CHECK

It is necessary to check the operation of fuel system components after
removal and replacement or to perform a de preservation of the fuel
system.
PROCEDURE:
1. Position engine controls and switches as follows:
1. Ignition, OFF
2. Fuel shutoff lever, OFF
3. Throttle, Idle
4. Fuel Booster Pump, ON
2. Energize the starter.
3.When core engine speed(N2) reaches 10 percent, move the fuel shutoff
lever to ON and check for oil pressure indication.
4. Continue motoring the engine until the fuel flow is 500-600 lb/h or for
a maximum of 60s. Observe the starter operating limits.
5. Move the fuel shutoff lever to OFF and continue motoring the engine
for at least 30 s to clear the fuel from the combustion chamber . check to
see that fuel flow drops to zero.
5. De-energize the starter and, during coast down, check for unusual
noises.
6. Inspect the fuel system lines, fittings and accessories for leakage.
7. Check the concentric fuel shroud for leakage. No leakage is permitted.
8. Inspect the lubrication system for leakage.
9. Check the oil level in the oil tank.
IDLE CHECK
The idle check consists of checking for proper engine operation as
evidenced by leak free connections, normal operating noise, and correct
indications on engine related instruments. Engine drain lines must be
disconnected from drain cans to check for leakage.
PROCEDURE
1. Start the engine according to approved procedure.
2. Stabilize the engine at the ground idle.
3. Check fan speed (N1), Core engine speed (N2), Oil pressure, and
exhaust gas temperature (EGT) should be within the proper ranges
according to the ground idle speed chart and engine specifications.
4. Visually inspect fuel, lubrication, and pneumatic lines, fittings and
accessories for leakage.
5. De-energize flight idle solenoid. During operations above ground idle,
do not exceed the open cowling limitations imposed by the airframe
manufacturer.
6. Stabilize at flight idle and check the same parameters checked for
ground idle. See that they are within the limitations set forth on the flight
idle speed charts.
POWER ASSURANCE CHECK
The power assurance check is performed to make sure that the engine
will achieve takeoff power on a hot day without exceeding rpm and
temperature limitations. During the tests the engine is not used to supply
power for any aircraft systems (Electric, Hydraulic or other). The engine
is tested at 50% and, 75%, and maximum power.
During the power assurance check EGT must be observed constantly to
avoid the possibility of over temperature. If the EGT approach
maximum allowable, the throttle must be retarded sufficiently to hold
the EGT within limits.
PROCEDURE
1. Set the engine power at nominal N2 speed as indicated on the
appropriate chart for the total air temperature (TAT).
2. Four minutes after the throttle lever is set, record the average readings
of TAT, N1 speed, N2 speed, EGT, EPR (Engine Pressure Ratio) and fuel
flow (Wf)
3. Using N1 (where N1= Target N1- observed N1) as a correction factor,
adjust readings according to the parameter adjustments set forth in the
operations manual.
4. Before a hot engine is shut down it should be operated at ground idle
speed for about 3 minutes to permit temperature reduction and
stabilization. As soon as the engine is shut down the EGT gauge should
be observed to see that EGT start decrease. If the EGT does not
decrease, an internal fire is indicated, and the engine should be dry
motored at once to blow out the fire. After the engine is shut down,
technician should listen for unusual noises in the engine such as
scraping, grinding, bumping and squealing