During climbs and descents, the controller
regulates the outflow discharge rate. This rate
control is necessary to maintain a cabin change
rate that is comfortable regardless of the air-
craft rate of climb or descent.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COMPONENTS
The pressurization control system (Figures
12-1 and 12-3) incorporates a cabin outflow
valve, vacuum jet pump and regulator assem-
bly, pressurization control module, and a cabin
safety valve.
Cabin Outflow Valve
The outflow valve is located on the forward
pressure bulkhead in front of the copilot’s po-
sition. Excessive cabin air pressure is metered
into the unpressurized nose section through the
outflow valve as necessary to maintain the
desired cabin pressure.
Vacuum Jet Pump or Vacuum
Regulator Assembly
The pneumatic pressure source for control of
the outflow valve is established by a vacuum
jet pump and regulator assembly in the tailcone
section of the airplane. Engine bleed air is
routed through a venturi (jet pump) which
generates a negative pressure, while a regulator
ensures that the negative pressure maintains
a constant differential pressure with respect to
cabin pressure. This negative pressure (vac-
uum) is furnished to the pressurization con-
trol module which uses it to control the outflow
valve.
Pressurization Control Module
The pressurization control module is located
on the copilot’s lower instrument panel. The
controls on the front of the module are located
on the pressurization control panel. Figure
12-2 shows typical aircraft pressurization
control panel configurations.
AUTO–MAN Switch
Pressurization control is normally accom-
plished in the automatic mode. With the
AUTO–MAN switch in the AUTO position, the
cabin controller automatically adjusts the
pneumatic pressure sent to the outflow valve,
thereby regulating cabin pressure. If there is
a malfunction in the cabin controller, the au-
tomatic pneumatic circuit can be isolated from
the outflow valve by selecting MAN position.
The outflow valve is then manually controlled
with the manual cabin altitude control valve.
12-3
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Figure 12-2.
Pressurization Control Panel