Hydraulics Flashcards
How many Hydraulic Systems are there?
3
What type of Hydraulic Fluid is used?
Skydrol
At what Nominal Pressure does the Hydraulic System operate?
3000psi
What does the Hydraulic System provide power for?
Primary & Secondary Flight Controls
Landing Gear
Nose Wheel Steering
Wheel Brakes
Thrust Reversers
What are the components of Hydraulic System 1?
1 x EDP
1 x AC Electric Hydraulic Pump
1 x Accumulator
1 x Resevoir
What are the components of Hydraulic System 2?
1 x EDP
1 x AC Electric Hydraulic Pump
1 x Accumulator
1 x Resevoir
1 x PTU
What are the components of Hydraulic System 3?
2 x AC Electric Hydraulic Pumps
1 x Accumulator
1 x Resevoir
What do the accumulators do?
Maintain a constant pressure during periods of transient flow demand
Keep a residual pressure in the hydraulic reservoir in order to avoid pump cavitations
Where is the PTU Installed?
Between Hydraulic System 1 and 2
What is the purpose of the PTU?
To transfer hydraulic power from Hydraulic System 1 to Hydraulic System 2 in order to assist with landing gear retraction and extension in the event that:
EDP2 fails
OR
Engine 2 (Right) Fails
What is the PTU comprised of?
Hydraulic Pump in System 2 and a Hydraulic Motor installed in System 1
What is the Primary Power Source for Hydraulic System 3?
Pump 3A
What powers Hydraulic Pump 3A?
AC ESS BUS
What is the purpose of Pump 3B?
Backup for Pump 3A
What powers Hydraulic Pump 3B?
AC BUS 2
Which Hydraulic Pump Knobs should be set to AUTO?
System 1, 2 and 3B
When is Hydraulic Pump 3A switched ON?
During Engine Start
Why does Pump 3A not have an AUTO Switch?
Because there is no automatic logic associated with 3A
Which Pump does not activate during Take off and Landing?
Pump 3B
What is the purpose of the Pump Unloader Valve/Flow Limiter Valve?
Used in an Electrical Emergency to Avoid Overload in the RAT
What happens when the Hydraulic Fluid Temperature reaches 100°C?
HYD 1(2)(3) HI TEMP EICAS Message
When would you see the EICAS Message HYD 1(2)(3) HI TEMP?
When the Hydraulic Fluid Temperature reaches 100°C
When will the Fluid Shut off Valves automatically close?
When the Hydraulic Fluid Temperature reaches 125°C
What happens when the Hydraulic Fluid Temperature reaches 125°C?
The Fluid Shutoff Valve automatically closes, isolating the respective EDP from the respective Hydraulic flow line
What happens at Hydraulic Fluid Temperatures 100, 125 & 145°C?
100°C - EICAS Message HI TEMP
125°C - Respective Fluid Shutoff Valve Closes, 3A & 3B Pumps Switch OFF
145°C - EICAS Message OVERHEAT
What happens when the Hydraulic Fluid Temperature reaches 145°C?
EICAS Message HYD(1)(2)(3) OVERHEAT