11.11 Hydraulic Power Flashcards
What unit is used for hydraulic pressure
Bar
What is the purpose of the leak solenoid valve?
Auto shut off when leak detected. Prevents hydraulic fluid spill
Why do we need filters?
To trap practicals that may prevent damage
Why do you have a piece of metal at the bottom of the reservoir? (Sheet metal baffle)
To prevent fluid moving up under negative degree of movement
What is the hydraulic resivour charged with?
With pneumatic air
What is the resivour charged too?
50 Psi
Why is a priority valve installed?
Gives priority to the different controls that are more important
What do sequence valves ensure?
That things operate in the correct sequence
What pipes are connected to hydaulic pumps from the reservoir?
Supply line
What pipes are connected from the pump?
Pressure line
How many leak test systems are fitted per hydraulic system?
1 per hydraulic system
In an Airbus ECAM system, what information does it show regarding a hydraulic resivour?
Fluid level, pressure and temperature
Why do hydaulic systems have a manifold fitted?
Allows to spread to different places
What hydraulic fluid is used/ preferred nowadays?
Man made synthetic oil
What colour is synthetic hydaulic fluid?
Violet
