11.17 Toilet Systems Flashcards
Two types of waste disposal systems
Flush system and vacuum system
What attach the toilet unit to the aircraft frame
Tierods
How does a flush motor toilet work
When button is pressed flushing agent goes into the toilet flushing waste away in waste container
What type of pump is a flush motor
Impeller pump which is 3 phase powered
What sort of water does flush motor toilets use
Filtered waste water + agent
What sort of water does the vacuum toilet system use
Potable water
What detects waste tank fullness
Quantity sensing system and sensors which shuts down system when tanks are full
What does a vacuum toilet system use to generate suction
Vacuum suction pump and differential outside pressure
How is waste water tanks emptied
With a ground cart which drains from, the toilet service panel
