Fuel Return Valve
Fuel Return Valve
A320
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EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501
503-504 50
1. General
(Ref. Fig 73-00-00--15600-06-A - Fuel System - Block Diagram)
(Ref. Fig 73-00-00--15700-06-A - Fuel System - General Schematic)
The fuel system enables delivery of a fuel flow corresponding to the power required and compatible with engine
limits.
The system consist of :
• the two stage fuel pump with low pressure and high pressure elements
• the hydromechanical unit, FADEC controlled
• the oil/fuel heat exchanger
• the servo fuel heater
• the IDG oil cooler
• the fuel filter
• the fuel return valve
• the fuel flow transmitter
• 20 dual cone fuel nozzles (16 standard and 4 pilot nozzles)
2. Component Location
(Ref. Fig 73-00-00--15800-06-B - Component Location)
(Ref. Fig 73-00-00--15900-06-A - Component Location)
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! FIN ! FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION ! PANEL ! ZONE ! ACCESS ! ATA !
! ! ! ! ! DOOR ! REF. !
!------!------------------------------------!-------!------!--------!---------!
1KS1 EIU-1 87VU 127 824 73-25-34
1KS2 EIU-2 87VU 127 824 73-25-34
5KS1 ANN-ENG/1 FIRE FAULT 115VU 210
5KS2 ANN-ENG/2 FIRE FAULT 115VU 210
6KS SEL SW-ENG/MODE/CRANK/AUTO IGN/ 115VU 210
IGN
7KS1 P/BSW-ENG/FADEC GND PWR/1 50VU 212
7KS2 P/BSW-ENG/FADEC GND PWR/2 50VU 212
8KS1 CTL UNIT-THROTTLE, ENG 1 11VU 210 76-11-17
8KS2 CTL UNIT-THROTTLE, ENG 2 11VU 210 76-11-17
9KS1 P/BSW-ENG/MAN START/1 22VU 212
9KS2 P/BSW-ENG/MAN START/2 22VU 212
13KS1 SENSOR-TEMP, ENG 1 NACELLE 452 75-41-15
13KS2 SENSOR-TEMP, ENG 2 NACELLE 462 75-41-15
4000KS ECU 452 438 AR 73-21-60
438 BR
462 438 AR
438 BR
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3. Distribution
(Ref. Fig 73-00-00--15600-06-A - Fuel System - Block Diagram)
(Ref. Fig 73-00-00--15700-06-A - Fuel System - General Schematic)
The fuel supplied from the tanks flows through a centrifugal pump, then through the oil/fuel heat exchanger and
the HP fuel pump and filters.
The fuel from the HP fuel pump is delivered to the HMU in two flows :
• the main flow is directly supplied to the HMU section which controls the fuel flow supplied to the fuel
nozzles (through the fuel flowmeter).
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• the other part of the fuel flow passes through the servo fuel heater.
Then it flows to the HMU to elaborate reference pressures to control :
• the active clearance control
• the compressor control (VBV, VSV).
The unburned fuel from the HMU and the return flow from the servos are mixed through the IDG oil cooler.
The fuel flow goes then :
• One part back to the centrifugal pump outlet.
• One part back to the tank, mixed with cold fuel from the centrifugal pump outlet (only if the fuel return
valve is open).
4. Controlling
(Ref. Fig 73-00-00--16000-06-A - FADEC - Schematic)
A Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) controls the engine.
The FADEC achieves steady state and transient engine performances when operated with subsystems.
The FADEC is a dual channel ECU with cross talk and failure detection capability.
If a fault is detected, the FADEC will switch from one channel to the other.
If the two channels have an equal health status and N2 was more than 11000 RPM during last engine run,
channels selection alternates with every engine shut-down.
The ECU channel selection is done on an alternating basis:
- When channel A is active at engine shutdown, channel B will become active at next ECU power-up.
- When channel B is active at engine shutdown, channel A will become active at next ECU power-up.
The channel that becomes active during engine start will remain active for the whole flight on condition that a
fault does not occur in flight.
If a fault occurs, the ECU will select the channel with the better health status as the active channel.
A simplified hydromechanical unit includes a fuel metering valve and servo valves to control the compressor
(VBV, VSV) and engine clearances.
The FADEC system performs the following functions:
• the control of the fuel flow and engine air flow and bleeds (to automatically maintain forward, reverse
thrust setting and provide satisfactory transient response)
• the engine limits protection
• the automatic starting capability
• the engine clearance control
• extensive diagnostic and maintenance capability
• thrust reverser operation.
5. Indicating
The engine fuel system is monitored from :
• the ECAM display
• the warning and caution lights.
The indications cover all the main engine parameters through the FADEC.
The warnings and cautions reflect :
• the engine health and status through the FADEC
• the FADEC health and status
• the fuel filter condition through a dedicated hardwire.
The indications are detailed in the dedicated sub-chapters.
Fuel System - Block Diagram
Sheet 1 - Fuel System - Block Diagram - Effectivity: ** On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372
378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501 503-504 506-506 508-508 510-512 517-525 527-527 529-529
531-536 540-550 561-567 571-571 582-600
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503-504 50
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73-00-00/001 Config 06 ENGINE FUEL AND CONTROL - GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501
503-504 50
FIG. EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 Fig Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501 503-504 506-506 508-508 510-512
517-525 527-527 529-529 531-536 540-550 561-567 571-571 582-600
ENGINE PARAMETERS
VSV ACTUATORS
VBV ACTUATOR
HPTACC VALVE
LPTACC VALVE
RACCSB VALVE
BSVC VALVE
ECU
INPUTS FROM CHANNEL A FUEL RECIRCULATION
A/C SYSTEM SYSTEM
OUTPUTS TO
A/C SYSTEM START VALVE
INPUTS FROM
A/C SYSTEM
T/R SYSTEM
ECU
CHANNEL B
OUTPUTS TO
A/C SYSTEM
IGNITION
THROTTLE LEVER
ANGLE
ENGINE PARAMETERS
S-M56-MM-02336-01-B
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73-00-00/001 Config 06 ENGINE FUEL AND CONTROL - GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501
503-504 50
FIG. EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 Fig Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501 503-504 506-506 508-508 510-512
517-525 527-527 529-529 531-536 540-550 561-567 571-571 582-600
SERVO VSV
FUEL HMU ACTUATOR
ECU HEATER
(OIL TEMP.)
VSV
LPTACC LPTACC
ACTUATOR
FROM
FUEL FUEL RACSB RACSB
TANK PUMP FILTER ACTUATOR
VBV
VBV MOTOR
LP STAGE
ECU ECU BSVC
A B
HP STAGE FUEL BS
WASH FLOWMETER VALVE
FILTER
METERING
VALVE
PRESSURE
HOLDING
NON RETURN
VALVE BY PASS VALVE
VALVE
FUEL
FROM SERVOS NOZZLES
TO IDG OIL
FUEL
FUEL TANK COOLER
RETURN
VALVE PRESSURIZING
PYLON
LEGEND :
S-M56-MM-01588-00-B
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73-00-00/001 Config 06 ENGINE FUEL AND CONTROL - GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501
503-504 50
FIG. EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 Fig Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501 503-504 506-506 508-508 510-512
517-525 527-527 529-529 531-536 540-550 561-567 571-571 582-600
A B
C
I D
H
E
J
F A
G 49VU
A FLOOR CLB B
°
10 N1 10 89. 0 %
5
%
5
50VU
89. 0 89. 0
EGT
575 °C 575
+ N2 +
95. 0 % 95. 0
FF
2100 KG/H 2100
A LOCK F LOCKED
S F
FOB : 18000 KG EWD1 FULL
MEMO
OR
WARNING
MESSAGES
E
ENGINE
F.USED
1530 KG 1560
CLOG CLOG
OIL
11.5 LTR 11.5
C
42 PSI 44
CLOG
15 °C
CLOG
20 22VU
0. 8 VIB N1 0. 9
1. 2 N2 1. 3
AB IGN AB
24 PSI 22
130VU D
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73-00-00/001 Config 06 ENGINE FUEL AND CONTROL - GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501
503-504 50
FIG. EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 Fig Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501 503-504 506-506 508-508 510-512
517-525 527-527 529-529 531-536 540-550 561-567 571-571 582-600
115VU
F
11VU
G
J
121VU
H
I
131VU
N_MM_730000_0_RCN0_02_00
73-00-00/001 Config 06 ENGINE FUEL AND CONTROL - GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501
503-504 50
FIG. EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 Fig Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501 503-504 506-506 508-508 510-512
517-525 527-527 529-529 531-536 540-550 561-567 571-571 582-600
80VU
824
A
1KS2
A STA950/FR24A
STA808/FR20
STA709/FR16
STA350/FR1 STA539/FR9
1KS1
B
B
8KS1 8KS2
ECU
13KS1 4000KS1
(13KS2) (4000KS2)
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73-00-00/001 Config 06 ENGINE FUEL AND CONTROL - GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501
503-504 50
FIG. EFFECTIVITY: On A/C 154-200 246-300 351-352 356-356 358-372 378-379 Fig Issue Date: 15 Jun 2023
381-425 427-428 430-433 435-450 501-501 503-504 506-506 508-508 510-512
517-525 527-527 529-529 531-536 540-550 561-567 571-571 582-600
OPTIONAL
3
T49.5
T5
CONTROL SIGNALS
CLEARANCE
CONTROLS
CASE
MONITORING SIGNALS
P25
T
FUEL
S3
13
VSV
P
PS
VBV
12
PS
FUEL
T
T 12
HYDROMECHANICAL
FLOW
FUEL
IGNITION
ALTERNATOR
UNIT
N2
OIL
N1
T
T 25
VALVE/STARTER
STARTER AIR
P0
BUSES
ARINC
DATA
AND SWITCHES
TLA
SOLENOIDS
REVERSER
115 VAC
28 VDC
CONTROL
ENGINE
UNIT
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