Hydraulic Systems

Question 1

How many hydraulic systems are used on the P8?

Answer 1

3, systems A, B and standby

Question 2

What is operated by hydraulic power?

Answer 2

Flight controls 
Auto pilot
Nose wheel steering
Brakes
Landing gear
Weapons bay doors 
Thrust reversers 
Power transfer unit

Question 3

How do you service the standby reservoir?

Answer 3

Through servicing HYD system B

Question 4

What are the servicing limits for the hydraulic system?

Answer 4

The reservoir gauges must not pass the full mark or be below the RF line.

Question 5

Which hydraulic system is used to charge the brake accumulator?

Answer 5

HYD system B

Question 6

Where is the brake accumulator located?

Answer 6

Starboard side wheel well aft of bulkhead.

Question 7

What are he two ways to service the HYD systems?

Answer 7

Hand pump in the wheel well and skydrol servicing unit (SSU)

Question 8

What is the preferred method of servicing the HYD systems in the P8 according to Navy standards?

Answer 8

SSU

Question 9

Can you drop flaps with 1000 lbs of fuel in each main tanks?

Answer 9

No because you need a minimum of 1675 lbs of fuel to use the HYD pumps or else you will cause damage to the HYD system hydraulic cooling.

Question 10

What type of hydraulic fluids is used on the P8?

Answer 10

Skydrol