Hydraulics Flashcards
Q1 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
Can the aircraft be flown with a loss of all hydraulic systems?
No – you must have at least one
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Q2 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
What occurs when you press the RAT MAN ON pushbutton?
The RAT extends providing pressure to the BLUE hydraulic system
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Q3 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
Does the PTU transfer hydraulic fluid?
No
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Q4 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
How many hydraulic pumps are in the GREEN system?
- 1 Engine
- 1 PTU
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Q5 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
How many hydraulic pumps are in the BLUE system?
- 1 Electric
- 1 RAT
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Q6 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
How many hydraulic pumps are in the YELLOW system?
- 1 Engine
- 1 Electric
- 1PTU
- 1 Hand pump
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Q7 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
When does the BLUE ELEC PUMP operate?
- After the first engine is started
- If the BLUE PUMP OVRD pb on the MAINTENANCE panel has been pressed with no engine running
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Q8 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
What is normal system hydraulic pressure?
3000 ± 200 PSI
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Q9 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
Does the RAT automatically deploy with the loss of BLUE hydraulic pressure?
- No
- It must be deployed manually by the RAT MAN ON pushbutton
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Q10 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
If the ACCU PRESS indicator is low and an external walkaround is to be completed, what should you do?
Obtain ground clearance then turn ON the YELLOW ELEC PUMP to pressurize the accumulator
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Q11 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
What condition will cause the PTU to operate when the pushbutton is in AUTO?
A difference of 500 PSI between GREEN and YELLOW hydraulic systems
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Q12 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
Can the YELLOW ELEC PUMP run the PTU?
Yes
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Q13 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
When is the PTU inhibited?
- PTU pushbutton OFF
- First engine start
- Parking brake is SET and only one ENG MASTER switch is ON
- NWS in towing position and parking brake RELEASED
- Cargo door operation (PTU is also inhibited for 40 seconds after the end of cargo door operation)
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Q14 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
If the ECAM actions lead you to turn OFF the PTU for a Reservoir Overheat, will the FAULT light go out?
No, not until the overheat subsides
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Q15 | HYDRAULICS PANEL
If the FAULT light in the PTU pushbutton is ON, are there any other indications on the HYD Panel?
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Yes
FAULT light illuminated in the respective ENG PUMP pushbutton
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