CH13 HYDRAULICS Flashcards
What does the RAM AIR TURBINE Switch do?
Push - deploys the RAT
RAT stands for Ram Air Turbine, which is used to provide emergency hydraulic power.
What does the Ram Air Turbine Pressure (PRESS) Light indicate when illuminated (white)?
The RAT is deployed and center system primary flight control hydraulic pressure is greater than 3000 psi
This indicates that the hydraulic system is functioning properly at a high pressure.
What does the Ram Air Turbine Unlocked (UNLKD) Light indicate when illuminated (amber)?
The RAT is not in the stowed position
This is a warning that the turbine could be deployed when it should be stowed.
What happens when the Left/Right Engine (L/R ENG) PRIMARY Pump Switches are ON?
The engine-driven hydraulic pump pressurizes the related left or right hydraulic system when engine starts
This is crucial for hydraulic system operation during engine start.
What does it mean if the Fault light on the Left/Right Engine PRIMARY Pump Switch is illuminated (amber)?
Low primary pump pressure, excessive primary pump fluid temperature, or pump selected OFF
Indicates issues with the hydraulic pump that require immediate attention.
What are the three settings for C1/C2 Electrical Pump Selectors?
- ON
- AUTO
- OFF
These settings control the operation of the electrical pumps in the hydraulic system.
What does the C1/C2 Electrical Pump Selector set to AUTO do?
Pumps alternate as a primary pump and a demand pump
The primary pump operates continuously and the demand pump operates during high system demand.
What does it mean if the C1 and C2 Pump FAULT Lights are illuminated (amber)?
Low primary pump pressure
This indicates a problem with the hydraulic pump that could affect system performance.
Fill in the blank: The Ram Air Turbine provides _______ hydraulic power.
[emergency]
The RAT is essential for maintaining hydraulic pressure during system failures.
True or False: The C1 Electrical Pump will run continuously if set to ON.
True
This ensures a consistent hydraulic supply from the C1 pump.
What does the illuminated amber light on the C1 and C2 Pump FAULT indicate?
It indicates either low primary pump pressure, excessive primary pump fluid temperature, or that the pump is selected OFF.
What are the three positions of the Demand (L/R ELEC DEMAND) Pump Selectors?
- ON - the pump runs continuously
- AUTO - the pump operates under low pressure conditions
- OFF - the pump is off
What does the illuminated amber light on the Demand Pump FAULT indicate?
It indicates low demand pump pressure, excessive demand pump fluid temperature, or that the demand pump is selected OFF.
How can hydraulic system indications be displayed?
By pushing the systems (SYS) display switch and selecting either the status (STAT) synoptic key or the hydraulic (HYD) synoptic key.
Fill in the blank: The hydraulic system indications are displayed by pushing the systems (SYS) display switch, then selecting either the _______ synoptic key or the _______ synoptic key.
[status, hydraulic]
What does the Status Display show in the hydraulic system indications?
It shows various metrics including QTY, PRESS, and RF values.
True or False: The AUTO position of the Demand Pump Selectors allows the pump to run continuously.
False
What is the significance of the hydraulic panel in the B787?
It provides critical information on pump status and system performance.
What is the maximum pressure indicated for the hydraulic system in the given display?
4650
What is the minimum pressure indicated for the hydraulic system in the given display?
4850
What does the hydraulic system quantity display indicate?
Displays system reservoir quantity as a percentage of the normal service level (1.00 is the normal service level)
It provides critical information about the hydraulic fluid level in the system.
What does ‘LO’ indicate in the hydraulic system display?
Displayed when the reservoir quantity is low
This alert is shown in amber color.
What does ‘OF’ indicate in the hydraulic system display?
Displayed when the reservoir is over-full (inhibited in flight)
This alert is shown in white color.
What does ‘RF’ indicate in the hydraulic system display?
Displayed when the reservoir requires refilling (inhibited in flight)
This alert is shown in white color.
What does the pressure display show in the hydraulic system?
Displays hydraulic system pressure in pounds per square inch
This is critical for monitoring system performance.
What is the normal service level for hydraulic reservoir quantity?
1.00
This level indicates optimal fluid quantity for system operation.
Fill in the blank: The hydraulic system indications display includes _______ status.
[Hydraulic Display]
This includes quantity and pressure indicators.
What components are included in the hydraulic synoptic display?
- L REV
- R REV
- FLT CTRL
- FLAPS
- NOSE GEAR & STEERING
- MAIN GEAR
- RAT
- OVHT
- L ENG
- R ENG
- L ELEC
- R ELEC
These components provide a comprehensive overview of the hydraulic system’s operational status.
What does the green indication for EMP signify?
Pump output pressure exceeds 2000 psi
EMP stands for Engine Mounted Pump.
What does the white indication for EMP mean?
Pump output pressure less than or equal to 2000 psi and pump is commanded off
What does the amber indication for EMP indicate?
Pump output pressure less than or equal to 2000 psi when commanded on
What does the white, low intensity indication for EMP signify?
Signal(s) from pump are invalid or missing
What pressure level indicates that the Engine Driven Pump (EDP) is on?
2150 psi or greater
What does the white indication for EDP signify?
Pump output pressure less than 2150 psi and pump is commanded off
What is the purpose of the B787 QRH?
To provide operational guidance for system descriptions and indications
What are the two types of indications for hydraulic systems mentioned?
- EMP indications
- EDP indications
Fill in the blank: The symbol for EMP on indicates that the pump output pressure exceeds _______.
2000 psi
True or False: The EDP is indicated as off when the pump output pressure is less than 2150 psi.
True
What does EDP indicate when it is failed?
EDP failed (amber)
Indicates an issue with the Electric Driven Pump.
What is the pump output pressure threshold for the hydraulic system?
Less than 2150 psi
This indicates a potential issue if the engine primary pump switch is ON and engine is running.
What does a white, low intensity EDP indication signify?
EDP invalid
This means that signals from the pump are invalid or missing.
What does a green symbol indicate for Shutoff Valves (SOV)?
Valve open
Indicates that the engine fire handle is not pulled.
What does a white symbol indicate for Shutoff Valves (SOV)?
Valve closed
Indicates that the engine fire handle has been pulled.
What does an amber symbol indicate for Shutoff Valves (SOV) when failed closed?
Valve failed closed
This indicates a malfunction in the valve.