11.11 Flashcards
Where is the hydraulic fluid kept ?
Reservoir
Whats the two types of hydraulic pressure ?
Hydrostatic pressure - produced by static fluids
Hydrodynamic pressure - produced by moving liquids
What Is used to require a low pressure demand in a hydraulic system ?
Pressure relief valve
( all pressure is high pressure so must reduce it to reach low pressure demand )
How can a pressure relief valve maintain a certain pressure ?
Diverts exes pressure down another route back to the reservoir by opening a ball valve
What is a selector valves function ?
Select which side of actuator needs to be pressurised and which side is the return.
Explain what an open centre hydraulic system is ?
-Has fluid flow but no pressure In the system when the actuating mechanisms are idle.
-only one component can be operated at a single time
-action is delayed compared to a closed centre system
( fluid returns back to reservoir if not in use )
Explain what a closed centre hydraulic system is ?
-Fluid is always under pressure whenever the pump is operating.
-actuators are in parallel
-multiple components can be operated at the same time.
What do hydraulic boost systems assist the flight crew with ?
Overcoming high control forces.
Whats the three hydraulic fluids used ?
-minerals
-polyalphaolefins
-phosphate esters
Explain mineral - based hydraulic fluids ?
They can be mixed and are dyed red.
- used in areas where fire hazards are low
Explain polyalphaolefin - based hydraulic fluids ?
Fire resistant and has high viscosity at low temperatures
Explain phosphate ester - based hydraulic fluid ( skydrol )?
Extremely fire - resistant ( not fire proof )
Has two types of:
Type 1 - low density
Type 2 - standard density
What should happen if a hydraulic system is serviced with the wrong fluid ?
Immediately drain and flush system
Whats the two main servicing activities for the hydraulic system ?
Reservoir refilling
Fluid sampling
Where is the hydraulic sampling valve located ?
HP manifold on each hydraulic system.
How often should you perform a hydraulic fluid sample ?
Once a year or every 3000 flight hours.
What materials does skydrol react with if it’s contaminated ?
Aluminium
Magnesium
Silver
Zinc
Iron
Stainless steel
Whats used to pressure fill a hydraulic reservoir ?
Pressurised Groud equipment
Whats used to manually fill a hydraulic reservoir ?
Hand pump
What does a hydraulic system leak test not detect ?
Pressure leaks
( opening or closing the selector valve, isolates the internal leakage in specific parts of system )
Whats a baffle plate used for in a hydraulic fluid reservoir ?
Maintains fluid in reservoir incase of a sudden altitude drop ?
Which type of aircraft use non-pressurised reservoirs ?
Aircraft which are not designed for violent manoeuvres, don’t fly high.
What do non-pressurised reservoirs use to measure the fluid quantity ?
Visual gauge
( non-pressurised reservoirs are slightly pressurised due to thermal expansion )
Which aircraft use pressurised hydraulic fluid reservoirs ?
Aircraft which fly high.
Why is pressurised reservoirs required to be pressurised ?
As they are often located in non-pressurised areas of the aircraft meaning in high altitudes where there Is not enough atmospheric pressure can cause the fluid to reach the pumps.
What does the reservoir pressurisation module supply to the reservoirs ?
Aircraft bleed air
( located close to the reservoirs )
Whats the two types of accumulators ?
Spherical
Cylindrical