Generator DECOUPLER: Notes

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The generator decoupler is used only with certain engines.

Two different type generator decoupler pulleys are used. One can be identified by the use of machined splines. See Fig 1. The other can be identified by a hex opening and will not use splines. See Fig 2.

Different special tools are required to service each different decoupler. Refer to following procedure.

Fig 1: Generator Decoupler Pulley (INA)

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1 - GENERATOR

2 - DECOUPLER (INA)

3 - MACHINED SPLINES

Fig 2: Generator Decoupler Pulley (Litens)

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1 - DECOUPLER (LITENS)

2 - HEX OPENING