Hydraulics Flashcards
Maximum Hydraulic System Pressure
1,400psi
Hydraulically Controlled Systems
Landing Gear
Flap
Brakes
Nosewheel Steering
Landing Gear Emergency Nitrogen System Pressure
425 - 525psi
Landing Gear Emergency Extension Speed
100KIAS
Landing Gear Emergency Extension Procedure
Nosewheel Begins Transit on Loss of Pressure, with Bungees
Reduce to 100KIAS / Flight Idle
Select Landing Gear Down (Drains Pressure from Main Gear Uplocks to allow springs to unlock
Landing Gear Emergency Extension Time
Up to 2 - 3 Minutes
Hydraulic System Components
Installed in Left Engine Nacelle:
Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
Pressure Relief Valve (Return Line, Bottom of Reservoir)
Shutoff Valves
Accumulator-Regulator
Auxiliary Hydraulic System Pump and Pressure Switch
Engine Driven Hydraulic Pumps (Fitted to Each Engine)
Normal Hydraulic System Pressure
900 - 1075psi
Auxiliary Hydraulic System Operating Pressure
470-605psi
Auxiliary Hydraulic System Powered Systems
Flaps
Brakes
Nosewheel Steering
Parking Brake
Accumulator-Regulator Function
Pressure Adjuster Valve Controls Unloader Valve
Unloader Valve Bypasses to Reservoir when >1075psi
Unloader Valve Allows Pressure to System when 1250(+/-0-50)psi
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump Operation
Activated When System Pressure 605psi
Auxiliary Hydraulic System Supply Level
1 Quart (Trapped Below Reservoir Standpipe