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TURBOPROP ENGINE
SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM

MODEL APPLICATION
PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28, PT6A-34, PT6A-36

Compliance: CATEGORY 8

Summary: The existing regulator and glow plug ignition system are replaced with a spark ignition
system.

Dec 01/1973 PT6A-72-1196

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P&WC S.B. No. 1196R15

REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET

TURBOPROP ENGINE MODEL PT6A

SUBJECT: Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. PT6A-72-1196, Rev. No. 15, dated Sep
02/2011 (P&WC S.B. No. 1196R15) SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM

Replace your existing copy of this service bulletin with the attached revised bulletin. Destroy the
superseded copy.

Please retain this Revision Transmittal Sheet with the revised bulletin.

SUMMARY: This Service Bulletin is issued to

v revised Para.3. Accomplishment Instructions to update igniter torque.

EFFECT OF REVISION ON PRIOR ACCOMPLISHMENT:

None.

NOTE: A black bar in the left margin indicates a change in that line of text or figure.

REVISION HISTORY:
Original Issue: Dec 01/1973 Revision No. 14: Jun 07/2007
Revision No. 1: May 01/1973 Revision No. 15: Sep 02/2011
Revision No. 2: Jun 28/1974
Revision No. 3: Oct 29/1974
Revision No. 4: Jan 10/1975
Revision No. 5: Feb 28/1977
Revision No. 6: Feb 16/1979
Revision No. 7: Jun 22/1979
Revision No. 8: Jan 16/1981
Revision No. 9: Aug 12/1983
Revision No. 10: Jan 23/1984
Revision No. 11: Dec 02/1997
Revision No. 12: Feb 02/1999
Revision No. 13: Nov 23/1999
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P&WC S.B. No. 1196R15
TURBOPROP ENGINE
SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM

1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity
All PT6A-21 Engines
All PT6A-27 Engines
All PT6A-28 Engines
All PT6A-34 Engines
All PT6A-36 Engines
B. Concurrent Requirements
This service bulletin must be done in conjunction with the corresponding aircraft
manufacturer service bulletin.
C. Reason

To provide a record of production incorporation at customer’s request.

D. Description

The existing regulator and glow plug ignition system are replaced with a spark ignition
system.
E. Compliance

CATEGORY 8 - This service bulletin is optional and can be done at the discretion of
the operator.

F. Approval

D.O.T./D.A.A. approved.
G. Manpower

Once you have access to the part, an estimate of 1.0 man-hours is required to include
this service bulletin at maintenance.
No more man-hours are necessary to include this service bulletin at overhaul.
H. Weight and Balance

None.
I. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.
J. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.
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TURBOPROP ENGINE
SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM

1. Planning Information (Cont’d)

K. References
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals
Illustrated Parts Catalog P/N 3013244 (PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28)
Illustrated Parts Catalog P/N 3021244 (PT6A-34, PT6A-34AG, PT6A-34B, PT6A-36)
Maintenance Manual P/N 3013242 (PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28)
Maintenance Manual P/N 3021242 (PT6A-34, PT6A-34AG, PT6A-34B, PT6A-36)
Overhaul Manual P/N 3013243 (PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28)
Overhaul Manual P/N 3021243 (PT6A-34, PT6A-34AG, PT6A-34B, PT6A-35, PT6A-36,
PT6A-114, PT6A-114A, PT6A-135, PT6A-135A)

L. Publications Affected
Applicable PT6A Technical Manuals
Illustrated Parts Catalog P/N 3013244 (PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28)
Illustrated Parts Catalog P/N 3021244 (PT6A-34, PT6A-34AG, PT6A-34B, PT6A-36)
Maintenance Manual P/N 3013242 (PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28)
Maintenance Manual P/N 3021242 (PT6A-34, PT6A-34AG, PT6A-34B, PT6A-36)
Overhaul Manual P/N 3013243 (PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28)
Overhaul Manual P/N 3021243 (PT6A-34, PT6A-34AG, PT6A-34B, PT6A-35, PT6A-36,
PT6A-114, PT6A-114A, PT6A-135, PT6A-135A)

M. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts

Not applicable.

2. Material Information

A. Industry Support Information

Not applicable.

B. Material - Cost and Availability

Not applicable.

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C. Material Necessary for Each Engine

The quantity of materials listed in this section is on a per Engine basis.

Est. Unit
List Price
($US, Instructions
New P/N Keyword Old P/N Qty 1997) Disposition
3032096 Igniter - Spark (Supersedes 2 155.40 (A)
P/N 3014981) Optional
P/N 3027280 or
P/N 3031213
Glow Plug - Ignition 3014054 2 (A)
3010880 Gasket - Glow or Ignition 3010880 2 0.57 (A)
Plug
3029443 Cable - Exciter to Ignition, 2 Quote (A)
Optional P/N 3029109 or
3029438
Cable Assembly - Regulator 3011871 2 (A)
to Glow Plug
3032168 Exciter - Ignition (Optional 1 Quote (A)(B)
P/N 3014365 or
P/N 3032167)
Regulator Assembly - 3020486 (or 1 (A)
Ignition Current equivalent)
MS9529-08 Bolt - Machine, Drilled 3012141 3 3.19 (A)
or Hexagon 0.190 - 32 UNJF x
3012141 0.625
MS9549-09 Washer - Plain, 0.190 11 0.24 (A)
Nominal Internal Diameter
Washer - Plain, 0.190 MS9320-09 3 (A)
Nominal Internal Diameter
MS9518-06 Bolt - Machine, Hexagon, 24 1.33 (A)
or 0.190 -32 UNJF x 0.500
3012358
Bolt - Machine, Hexagon, 3012358 12 (A)
0.190 -32 UNJF x 0.500
Bolt - Machine, Hexagon, 3012216 2 (A)
0.190 -32 UNJF x 0.625

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Est. Unit
List Price
($US, Instructions
New P/N Keyword Old P/N Qty 1997) Disposition
3012675 Nut Option - Selflocking, 24 4.36 (A)
0.190 -32 UNJF; Optional
P/N 3005816 or
P/N 3012674
Nut Option - Selflocking, 3012675 14 (A)
0.190 -32 UNJF; Optional
P/N 3005816 or
P/N 3012674
3004359 Clamp Assembly - Loop, 2 6.98 (A)
0.250 Nominal Internal
Diameter
Clamp Assembly - Loop, 3004359 4 (A)
0.250 Nominal Internal
Diameter
3008973 Clamp Assembly - Loop, 11 6.80 (A)
0.312 Nominal Internal
Diameter
Clamp Assembly - Loop, 3003887 10 (A)
0.188 Nominal Internal
Diameter
3019648 Bracket - Ignition Cable 4 3.89 (A)
Support
MS9592-010 Bracket - Angle, 90 Degrees 3 2.29 (A)
Bracket - Angle, 90 Degrees MS9228-05 2 (A)
3019071 Bracket Assembly - Ignition 1 411.60 (A)
Exciter
MS9395-04 Backplate - Retaining Strap 1 3.07 (A)
MS9565-08 Bolt - Machine, Drilled 1 5.96 (A)
Double Hexagon, 0.190 -32
UNJF x 0.625
Bolt - Machine, Drilled MS9565-06 1 (A)
Double Hexagon 0.190 -32
UNJF x 0.500
MS9321-09 Washer - Plain, 0.190 1 0.35 (A)
Nominal Internal Diameter

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Est. Unit
List Price
($US, Instructions
New P/N Keyword Old P/N Qty 1997) Disposition
Consumable Material Required:
Zeplon (MIL- Canadian Industrial AR (A)
L-60326, Type 1) Chemicals Ltd., P.O. Box
173, Montreal International
Airport, Montreal 300,
Quebec.
MS-122 (MIL- Miller - Stephenson AR (A)
L-60326, Type 1) Chemical Co., Box 628,
Danbury, CT 06810, USA.
(A) RESTRICTED INTERCHANGEABILITY - (ATA 200 Explanation Code 07):
All the old parts must be replaced by all the new parts as an assembly.
(B) To obtain the latest part refer to SPB. No. 44.

D. Reidentified Parts

None.
E. Tooling - Price and Availability

Not applicable.
3. Accomplishment Instructions

WARNING: FOLLOWING OPERATION OF THE SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM, RESIDUAL

VOLTAGE IN THE EXCITER MAY BE DANGEROUSLY HIGH. ALWAYS
DISCONNECT IGNITER LEADS AT EXCITER END FIRST. DO NOT TOUCH
EXCITER OUTPUT TERMINALS EXCEPT WITH INSULATED TOOLS.
A. Refer to the applicable maintenance, overhaul manuals and Figure 1 :
(1) If applicable, remove and discard from engine existing ignition current regulator,
glow plug cables and glow plugs.

(2) Install ignition exciter mount bracket assembly P/N 3019071 on accessory gearbox
housing mounts using three bolts P/N MS9529-08 or P/N 3012141 and three
washers P/N MS9549-09. Torque bolts and wirelock in accordance with normal
procedures.

(3) Install ignition exciter P/N 3032168 on mount bracket assembly, single input
connector uppermost, and secure with four bolts P/N MS9518-06 and selflocking
nuts, option P/N 3012675. Tighten nuts and torque to 36 to 40 lb.in. (4.07-
4.52 Nm).

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BRACKET P/N 3019648

(4 (REQUIRED)
BACKPLATE P/N MS9395−04
BOLT P/N MS9518−06 IGNITION EXCITER
CLAMP P/N 3004359 P/N 3014365
(19 REQUIRED) (2 REQUIRED)

CLAMP P/N 3008973

(11 REQUIRED)
B

C C

C C
CHANGE
BOLT P/N MS9565−06 TO P/N MS9565−08
INSTALL
IGNITER P/N 3014981 BRACKET P/N MS9592−010
EXHAUST DUCT (2 REQUIRED) IGNITION CABLE ASSY. WASHER P/N MS9321−09 UNDER HEAD
ASSEMBLY (REF.) GASKET P/N 3010880 P/N 3029443
(2 REQUIRED)
BOTTOM VIEW A BOLT P/N MS9518−06
NUT, OPTION P/N 3012675
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
P/N 3019071 CLAMP P/N 3008973
BOLT P/N MS9529−08 BRACKET P/N MS9592−010
WASHER P/N MS9549−09
(3 REQUIRED)

BRACKET
P/N MS9228−05
(REF.)
SECTION C−C CLAMP P/N 3008973
NUT, OPTION P/N 3012675
BOLT P/N MS9518−06
BOLT P/N MS9518−06
NUT, OPTION P/N 3012675 ACCESSORY
WASHER P/N MS 9549−09 GEARBOX ASSY.
(4 REQUIRED) (REF.)

IGNITION EXCITER
(REF.) CLAMP
P/N 3004359
CLAMP
DETAIL D P/N 3008973
VIEW B NUT, OPTION P/N 3012675
BOLT P/N MS9518−06

C121012

Installation of Spark Ignition System

Figure 1

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3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

(4) Install two igniters P/N 3032096, together with new gaskets P/N 3010880, into
threaded bosses in gas generator case. Tighten and torque igniters to 200 to
240 lb.in. (22.60-27.12 Nm).

NOTE: Do not apply lubricant on the igniter boss.

(5) At P3 tube flange connection to gas generator case on side adjacent to pressure oil
tube, remove bolt P/N MS9565-06 and install longer bolt P/N MS9565-08, bracket
P/N MS9592-010 and washer P/N MS9321-09. Tighten, torque and safety bolt in
accordance with normal procedures.

(6) Install ignition cables P/N 3029443 on engine:

NOTE: 1. When assembling any ignition components, do not use lubricants

containing grease or silicone, nor lubricants such as vaseline.

NOTE: 2. Only those ignition cables with rubber insulated sleeves may be sprayed
with fluorocarbon dry lubricant such as MS-122 and Zeplon to assist in
the installation. Do not use any lubricant on those cables with teflon
insulated sleeves.

CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW ANY LUBRICANT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH

CENTRAL CONDUCTORS OF CABLES, IGNITERS AND EXCITERS.
CONTACT WITH CONDUCTORS MAY RESULTS IN A HIGH
RESISTANCE PATH WHICH COULD GENERATE HEAT AND
OXIDATION LEADING TO THE WELDING OF THE ELECTRICAL
CONTACTS.

(a) Thread both cables (exciters and couplings) rearward through holes in rear
fireseal bottoms half and connect fully to ignition exciter cable receptacles,
by hand, ensuring that no thread binding occurs.

(b) Thread igniter ends of cables through holes in bottom half of front fireseal and
connect fully to ignition igniters, ensuring that no thread binding occurs.

(c) Tighten coupling nuts finger tight plus five (5) degrees at the exciter end and
finger tight plus 45 degrees at the igniter end. Lockwire both coupling nuts at
the exciter end only.

(7) Attach clamp assemblies, angle support brackets and backplate to igniter cables,
fireseals, fuel tubes and P3 air tube flange as shown in Figure 1, and using
hardware indicated in Para. 2.C., Material Necessary for Each Engine. Interconnect
two clamps below ignition exciter. Tighten all nuts and torque 36 to 40 lb. in.
(4.07-4.52 Nm).

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TURBOPROP ENGINE
SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM

3. Accomplishment Instructions (Cont’d)

WARNING: FOLLOWING OPERATION OF A SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM, RESIDUAL

VOLTAGE IN THE EXCITER MAY BE DANGEROUSLY HIGH. ALWAYS
DISCONNECT IGNITER LEADS AT EXCITER END FIRST. DO NOT
TOUCH EXCITER OUTPUT TERMINALS EXCEPT WITH INSULATED
TOOLS.

(8) Perform functional check in accordance with maintenance manual instructions.

(9) Write ‘‘P&WC S.B. No. 1196 Incorporated’’ in the engine log book.

4. Appendix

Not applicable.

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