Engine Throttle Control - Jabiru j160 Technical Manual

Aircraft Technical Manual
JTM001-5
7.7 Engine Throttle Control (all J-Series)
7.7.1 Description
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Jabiru Engines use a cable-actuated throttle.
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While most aircraft use a throttle control mounted on the instrument panel some are equipped
with a throttle fitted to the front of the crew seat (Figure 147 and Figure 148)
7.7.2 Throttle Removal
Required Tools:
Parts and Material:
Type of Maintenance:
Level of Certification:
Return to Service:
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Loosen the lock nuts holding the cabin end of the throttle cable outer to the support bracket.
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Disconnect the throttle cable from the output shaft of the throttle cross tube.
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For the panel-mount throttle:
- Loosen the lock-nut and un-screw the throttle push rod from the rod-end. Withdraw the
throttle push rods from the panel.
- Undo the screws holding the throttle shaft clamp blocks. Disassemble and remove the
throttle shaft from inside the instrument panel.
- If required, undo the fasteners and remove the input and output arms from the throttle shaft.
Note that paint may need to be removed before these levers can be moved.
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For the seat-mount throttle:
- Undo the screws holding the throttle shaft clamp blocks. Disassemble and remove.
Remove the throttle lever from the passenger's side of the aircraft.
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- Withdraw the throttle shaft from the centre console.
- If required, undo the fasteners and remove the input and output arms from the throttle shaft.
Note that paint may need to be removed before these levers can be moved.
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If required, disconnect the throttle cable from the carburettor and remove the cable assembly
from the aircraft.
7.7.3 Throttle Inspection, Repair & Rigging
7.7.4
Required Tools:
Parts and Material:
Type of Maintenance:
Level of Certification:
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When adjusting any engine control, it is important to check that the control slides smoothly
throughout its full range of travel and that the lever or knob moves through its full range of travel.
This must be verified both at the carburettor and inside the cabin.
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Check for chaffing or fraying of the cable.
7.7.5 Throttle Installation
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Reverse the removal procedure given above for installation.
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ISSUE 1 2 3
Jabiru Aircraft
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
Spanners / Socket Wrench
Screwdrivers
N/A
Line Maintenance
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
N/A
N/A
Line Maintenance
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
4 5 Dated: 29th October 2014
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Issued By: AS Page: 204 of 298