23048-016 - Textron Aviation OEM Starter Generator for King Air Aircraft

23048-016 – Textron Aviation OEM Starter Generator for King Air Aircraft

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Overview

The 23048-016 is a genuine OEM, flight-critical starter generator, specified by Textron Aviation for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series of aircraft. Manufactured by Safran Electrical & Power (formerly TRW/Lucas), this heavy-duty, dual-purpose rotating machine is a cornerstone of the aircraft's starting and electrical systems. It is engineered to perform two distinct roles: first, as a powerful DC electric motor to spool the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turbine engine to self-sustaining speed, and second, as a high-output 300-amp DC generator to power the aircraft's entire electrical bus once the engine is running.

Key Features

• Dual-Role Functionality: Combines the functionality of a high-torque engine starter and a high-output DC generator into a single, robust unit. This design saves weight and complexity compared to using separate components.
• High-Torque Starting Power: As a starter, it is series-wound to produce the immense initial torque required to overcome the rotational inertia of the PT6A engine's gas generator section, ensuring reliable starts under all conditions.
• Powerful 300 Amp Generation: As a generator, it is shunt-wound and designed to provide a continuous, stable output of 300 amps at 28 VDC, capable of powering the aircraft's extensive avionics, lighting, and environmental systems while also charging the battery.
• Engineered for Turbine Environment: Built with high-temperature windings, sealed bearings, and a rugged housing to withstand the extreme temperatures and vibrations of being mounted directly on the engine's accessory gearbox.
• Genuine OEM Component: As the genuine OEM part specified by Textron Aviation and manufactured by Safran, it guarantees perfect fitment, certified performance, and seamless integration with the aircraft's Generator Control Unit (GCU).

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 23048-016
• Component Type: DC Starter Generator
• OEM Manufacturer: Safran Electrical & Power (TRW/Lucas)
• Operating Voltage: 28 VDC
• Generator Rating (Continuous): 300 Amps
• Cooling: Integral fan with provisions for blast tube cooling air.
• Drive: Splined shaft for engine accessory gearbox.
• Certification: FAA Production Approval

Aircraft Compatibility

The 23048-016 is the specified OEM starter generator for some of the most successful and reliable turboprop aircraft ever built.

• Primary Aircraft Models:
  • Beechcraft Super King Air: 200, B200, B200GT
  • Beechcraft Super King Air: 300, B300 (350), B300C (350C)
• Application: Engine
• Aircraft Models Serial Number Applicability:
  • King Air 200, B200 Serial Numbers:
    • B0734-B0734
    • B0793-B0793
    • B0829-B0829
    • B0854-B0870
    • B0874-B0891
    • B0894-B0911
    • B0913-B9999
    • L0037-L9999
    • N0002-N9999
    • T0023-T0027
    • T0029-T9999
  • King Air C90, C90A, C90GT, E90, C90GTi, C90GTx Serial Numbers:
    • LJ-0502 to LJ-1110

Applications

The 23048-016 is a critical component for the entire aircraft electrical and starting system:

• Engine Starting: Provides the mechanical force needed to initiate the turbine engine start sequence.
• Primary Electrical Power: Serves as the primary source of DC electrical power for all aircraft systems during flight.
• Battery Charging: Maintains the charge of the aircraft's battery.

Why Choose 23048-016?

The starter generator is one of the hardest working components on a turboprop aircraft. Its reliability is essential for both getting the engines started on the ground and for powering life-sustaining avionics in the air. A failure of this component can ground the aircraft or lead to a serious in-flight emergency. Using a genuine OEM 23048-016 starter generator from Safran/Textron is the only way to ensure the unit has the certified performance, durability, and quality control required for the demanding environment of the King Air. For a component this critical, there can be no compromise.

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The dual-role capability of the 23048-016 is achieved through its sophisticated internal wiring and external control. When the "START" switch is engaged, high-amperage battery power is routed through the unit's series field windings, which produces the high torque needed for starting. As the engine accelerates to a self-sustaining speed, the start switch is released, and the Generator Control Unit (GCU) comes online. The GCU disconnects the series field and instead energizes the shunt field windings. Now being driven by the engine, the unit behaves as a classic DC generator. The GCU constantly monitors the aircraft's bus voltage and modulates the current to the shunt field to keep the generator's output at a stable ~28.5 volts, regardless of engine RPM or electrical load. The GCU also provides critical protective functions like over-voltage and reverse-current protection.

Note: This is a flight-critical component. Installation must be performed by a certified A&P mechanic in accordance with the current Textron Aviation maintenance manual. Proper inspection of the drive spline and electrical connections is essential. All maintenance actions must be documented in the aircraft's permanent records.