72.00.00 Engine - Description and Operation

MAINTENANCE MANUAL 72-00-00 - ENGINE - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Manual Part No.3017042 Rev. 52.0 - 15/APR/19
72-00-00
Engine Model(s): MODEL(S)PT6T-3/PT6T-3B/PT6T-3BE/PT6T-3BF/PT6T-3BG
ENGINE - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1. General
The engine comprises two identical free-turbine turboshaft power sections driving a single output
shaft through identical geartrains in a common reduction gearbox.
The terminology used for engine major assemblies, the directional references and the leading
particulars and specifications are as follows:
A. Major Assemblies and Directional References (Ref. Fig. 1)
Figure 1 Major Assemblies and Directional References
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(1) Each complete engine consists of two power sections and the reduction gearbox section
which are defined as follows:
(a) Power Section
Each power section comprises an accessory gearbox section, a gas generator section and
a power turbine and exhaust section.
(b) Reduction Gearbox Section
This comprises two input sections; one for each power section and an output section.
(2) Terms such as clockwise, counterclockwise, right and left apply with the engine viewed from
the reduction gearbox end unless otherwise stated.
NOTE: The terms No. 1 and No. 2 power sections are defined as left and right respectively
with the engine viewed from this point.
B. Engine Data
(1) Leading Particulars - Engine (Ref. Tables 1, 2 or 3)
Table 1 PT6T-3 Engine Leading Particulars
Rating Speed (Ns) RPM Minimum SHP Maximum SFC

lbs/shp/hr
Twin Single Twin Single
Take-off 6600 1800 900 0.595 0.603
Maximum 6600 1600 800 0.599 0.609

Continuous
Cruise 'A' Rating 6600 1250 625 0.628 0.640
Cruise 'B' Rating 6600 1100 550 0.653 0.667
NOTE: 1. Standard day, sea level, static conditions with no installation losses
and no air bleed or airframe accessory power absorption.
NOTE: 2. The leading particulars are provided for reference purposes only. For
complete operating parameters refer to 71-00-00 Table 501, Engine
Specific Operating Instructions and/or Airframe Manufacturers Flight
Manual, as applicable.
Type Twin Power Section - Free

Turbine Turboshaft
Type of Combustion Chamber Annular
Engine Dimensions, Basic at
Room Temperature:
- Length 65.75 inches (1670 mm)
- Width 43.47 inches (1104 mm)
- Height 32.61 inches (828 mm)
Output Shaft:
-Rotation Clockwise


lbs/shp/hr

-Configuration Externally Splined
-Gear Ratio (to Free Turbine) 1:5
Compressor Pressure Ratio 7:1
Maximum Total Oil Consumption 0.4 lb./hr (182 cc/hr)

(Measured over 10 hours period) or 2 US Quarts in 10 hours
(1.8 Liters in 10 hours)
Specification Weight - Dry 648 lbs. (294 Kg.)
Weight of Additional Equipment - Dry 37.5 lbs. (17.0 Kg.)
Weight of Oil - approx. 37.3 lbs. (16.91 Kg.)
Total Weight - approx. 723.0 lbs. (328 Kg.)
Table 2 PT6T-3B/-3BE Engine Leading Particulars

lbs/shp/hr
2-1/2 Minute 6600 - 1025 - 0.596
30 Minute 6600 - 970 - 0.598
Take-off 6600 1800 900 0.600 0.603
Maximum Continuous 6600 1600 800 0.615 0.622
Cruise 'A' 6600 1250 625 0.660 0.667
Cruise 'B' 6600 1100 550 0.691 0.700

Turbine Turboshaft
Room Temperature:
- Length 67 inches (1701 mm)
- Width 44 inches (1117 mm)


lbs/shp/hr

- Height 33 inches (838 mm)
Output Shaft:
- Rotation Clockwise
- Configuration Externally Splined
- Gear Ratio (to Free Turbine) 1:5

Specification Weight - Dry 660 lbs. (300 Kg.) - PT6T-3B

665 lbs. (302 Kg.) - PT6T-3BE
Weight of Additional Equipment - Dry 37.5 lbs. (17.05 Kg.) PT6T-3B

34.5 lbs. (15.70 Kg.) - PT6T-3BE
Weight of Oil - approx. 37.3 lbs. (16.91 Kg.) PT6T-3B/-3BE
Total Weight - approx. 735 lbs. (333 Kg.) PT6T-3B

740 lbs. (336 Kg.) - PT6T-3BE
Table 3 PT6T-3BF/-3BG Engine Leading Particulars

lbs/shp/hr
2-1/2 Minute 6600 - 1025 - 0.596
30 Minute 6600 - 1025 - 0.596
Take-off 6600 1800 900 0.600 0.603
Maximum Continuous 6600 1600 800 0.615 0.622
Cruise 'A' 6600 1250 625 0.660 0.667
Cruise 'B' 6600 1100 550 0.691 0.700

Turbine Turboshaft


lbs/shp/hr

Room Temperature:
- Length 67 inches (1701 mm)
- Width 44 inches (1117 mm)
- Height 33 inches (838 mm)
Output Shaft:
- Rotation Clockwise
- Configuration Externally Splined
- Gear Ratio (to Free Turbine) 1:5

Specification Weight - Dry 660 lbs. (300 Kg.) - PT6T-3BF

665 lbs. (302 Kg.) - PT6T-3BG
Weight of Additional Equipment - Dry 37.5 lbs. (17.05 Kg.) PT6T-3BF

34.5 lbs. (15.70 Kg.) - PT6T-3BG
Weight of Oil - approx. 37.3 lbs. (16.91 Kg.) PT6T-3BF/-3BG
Total Weight - approx. 735 lbs. (333 Kg.) PT6T-3BF

740 lbs. (336 Kg.) - PT6T-3BG
C. Transport Canada Approved Service Bulletins

(1) The following service bulletins contain data recommended by Pratt & Whitney Canada and
approved by Transport Canada.
(a) Service Bulletin 72-003 (P&WC SB No.5003) Operating Time Between Overhauls and
Hot Section Inspection
(b) Service Bulletin 72-001 (P&WC SB No. 5001) Approved List of (Synthetic)
Lubricating Oils.
(c) Service Bulletin 72-144 (P&WC SB No. 5144) Requirements and Approved Listing of
Engine Fuels and Additives.
D. Leading Particulars - Accessory and Reduction Gearbox Drive (Ref. Table 4and Fig. 2)
Figure 2 Engine Accessory Drive Locations

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1. Starter-Generator
2. Fuel Pump & FCU
3. Ng Tachometer-generator
4. Blower Drive
5. Nf Governor
6. Nf Tachometer-generator

Table 4 Accessory and Reduction Gearbox Drives
Rotation Speed Ratio
ACCESSORY GEARBOX DRIVES 100% Ng = 38,100 RPM
Starter-generator CCW 0.2911
Tachometer-generator (Ng) CCW 0.1103
REDUCTION GEARBOX DRIVES MAX. Nf = 33,000 RPM
Tachometer-generator (Nf) CCW 0.1279
Blower Drive CW 0.2435
E. Fuel and Oil System Specifications (Ref. Table 5)

Table 5 Fuel and Oil Specifications
ITEM SPECIFICATION/CAPACITY
Fuel CPW46. Refer to Engine Service Bulletin No. 5144 for approved
engine fuels.
Oil Refer to Engine Service Bulletin No. 5001 for approved oils.
Accessory Gearbox Oil 1.60 U.S. Gallons (1.33 Imp. gallons or 6.05 liters)
Tank
(Usable quantity) 0.75 U.S. Gallon (0.62 Imp. gallons or 2.83 liters)
Reduction Gearbox Oil 1.25 U.S. Gallons (1.04 Imp. gallons or 4.73 liters)
Tank
(Usable quantity) 0.25 U.S. Gallon (0.21 Imp. gallons or 0.95 liter)
2. Engine Sections (Ref. Fig. 3)

Figure 3 Engine Cross Section
(SHEET 1 OF 2)

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(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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NOTE: Only a brief description of each engine section is given here. Full description and operation
of each section is included in the Chapter/Section/Unit applicable to each subject.
References to these Chapter/Section/Units are given in parenthesis after each subject
title.
A. Reduction Gearbox Section (Ref. 72-10-00)
This section comprises the reduction gearbox input and output sections, an integral
torquemeter, two power turbine (Nf) governors and two air (Pg) accumulators. The gearbox also
includes drive pads for the airframe supplied tachometer generator and oil cooler blower.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2 for location of accessory drives.
B. Gas Generator Section (Ref. 72-30-00)
This section contains those components associated with intake and compression of air, the
combustion section of the engine and the compressor turbine components.
C. Power Turbine and Exhaust Section (Ref. 72-50-00)
This section comprises the exhaust duct and the power turbine components. The power turbine
stator assembly houses the inter-turbine temperature sensing probes.
D. Accessory Gearbox Section (Ref. 72-60-00)
Engine driven accessories, with the exception of the Nf governor, the Nf tachometer generator
and the oil cooler blower are mounted on the accessory gearbox and driven from geartrains
within the gearbox. The gearbox is driven by the compressor through a coupling shaft.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2 for accessory drive locations.
3. Engine Operation
A. Starting
The engine is started by means of an airframe-supplied starter generator which is mounted on
the accessory gearbox. The starter cranks the compressor via the accessory gearbox internal
gears.
Rotation of the compressor causes air to be drawn in through the air inlet in the gas generator
section. This air is compressed by the axial and centrifugal stages of the compressor at a ratio of
7:1. The air leaves the final (centrifugal) stage of the compressor and passes through diffuser
pipes in the gas generator case to the combustion chamber. The diffuser pipes raise the static
pressure of the air and turn its flow through 90 degrees.
The accessory gearbox driven fuel pump delivers fuel to the nozzles in the combustion chamber
via the fuel control units which are also mounted on the accessory gearbox. The fuel is sprayed
into the combustion chamber where it mixes with the air from the compressor.
On activation of the aircraft ignition switches, the ignition exciter energizes the spark igniters in
the combustion chamber and the fuel air mixture is ignited.
As soon as light-up is obtained, the starter-generator and the ignition system are deactivated.
Air in excess of that required for combustion is used to cool the surfaces of the combustion
chamber liner.
B. Running
The gases produced by combustion of the fuel-air mixture expand from the combustion chamber
through the passage between the combustion chamber large and small exit ducts to the
compressor turbine guide vanes.
The turbine guide vanes direct the gas flow onto the compressor turbine blades at the optimum
angle to drive the turbine.
The compressor turbine thus drives the compressor and the accessory gearbox.
Gas flows to and from the combustion chamber in opposite directions. This reversal, along with

the second reversal beyond the combustion chamber, eliminates the need for a long shaft
between the compressor and the compressor turbine. Power section overall length and weight
are thus reduced.
Beyond the compressor turbine the still expanding gases pass through the power turbine guide
vanes which direct the gas flow onto the power turbine blades.
Each power turbine drives its corresponding input section of the reduction gearbox via the power
turbine shaft and the main input drive coupling shaft.
Exhaust gases leave each power section through the single exhaust port in the exhaust duct and
are directed into the airframe exhaust system.
Each reduction gearbox input section drives the common output section drive shaft through
sprag clutches which isolate an inoperative power section in the event of failure.


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MAINTENANCE MANUAL 72-00-00 - ENGINE - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Manual Part No.3017042 Rev. 52.0 - 15/APR/19

ENGINE - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Export Classification: ECCN=Contains 1025% 9E991;ECL=NSR Page 1

Export Classification: ECCN=Contains 1025% 9E991;ECL=NSR Page 2

Rating Speed (Ns) RPM Minimum SHP Maximum SFC

Twin Single Twin Single

Take-off 6600 1800 900 0.595 0.603

Maximum 6600 1600 800 0.599 0.609

Cruise 'A' Rating 6600 1250 625 0.628 0.640

Cruise 'B' Rating 6600 1100 550 0.653 0.667

Type Twin Power Section - Free

Type of Combustion Chamber Annular

Engine Dimensions, Basic at

- Length 65.75 inches (1670 mm)

- Width 43.47 inches (1104 mm)

- Height 32.61 inches (828 mm)

Export Classification: ECCN=Contains 1025% 9E991;ECL=NSR Page 3

Rating Speed (Ns) RPM Minimum SHP Maximum SFC

Twin Single Twin Single

-Gear Ratio (to Free Turbine) 1:5

Compressor Pressure Ratio 7:1

Maximum Total Oil Consumption 0.4 lb./hr (182 cc/hr)

Specification Weight - Dry 648 lbs. (294 Kg.)

Weight of Additional Equipment - Dry 37.5 lbs. (17.0 Kg.)

Weight of Oil - approx. 37.3 lbs. (16.91 Kg.)

Total Weight - approx. 723.0 lbs. (328 Kg.)

Table 2 PT6T-3B/-3BE Engine Leading Particulars

Rating Speed (Ns) RPM Minimum SHP Maximum SFC

Twin Single Twin Single

2-1/2 Minute 6600 - 1025 - 0.596

30 Minute 6600 - 970 - 0.598

Take-off 6600 1800 900 0.600 0.603

Maximum Continuous 6600 1600 800 0.615 0.622

Cruise 'A' 6600 1250 625 0.660 0.667

Cruise 'B' 6600 1100 550 0.691 0.700

Type Twin Power Section - Free

Type of Combustion Chamber Annular

Engine Dimensions, Basic at

- Length 67 inches (1701 mm)

- Width 44 inches (1117 mm)

Export Classification: ECCN=Contains 1025% 9E991;ECL=NSR Page 4

Rating Speed (Ns) RPM Minimum SHP Maximum SFC

Twin Single Twin Single

- Configuration Externally Splined

- Gear Ratio (to Free Turbine) 1:5

Compressor Pressure Ratio 7:1

Maximum Total Oil Consumption 0.4 lb./hr (182 cc/hr)

Specification Weight - Dry 660 lbs. (300 Kg.) - PT6T-3B

Weight of Additional Equipment - Dry 37.5 lbs. (17.05 Kg.) PT6T-3B

Weight of Oil - approx. 37.3 lbs. (16.91 Kg.) PT6T-3B/-3BE

Total Weight - approx. 735 lbs. (333 Kg.) PT6T-3B

Table 3 PT6T-3BF/-3BG Engine Leading Particulars

Rating Speed (Ns) RPM Minimum SHP Maximum SFC

Twin Single Twin Single

2-1/2 Minute 6600 - 1025 - 0.596

30 Minute 6600 - 1025 - 0.596

Take-off 6600 1800 900 0.600 0.603

Maximum Continuous 6600 1600 800 0.615 0.622

Cruise 'A' 6600 1250 625 0.660 0.667