Pipes And Unions Flashcards
How are flexible hoses categorised?
By maximum pressure
What are the rigid pipes on gas turbine engines made from?
Stainless steel
How would you test a hydraulic hose?
Pressure test 1.5 * working pressure
To prevent damage to seals on fitment you would
Use a cardboard protector over e threaded portions
Flexible lines are identified by
Material
A pipe carrying lubricant would be identified by the colour
Yellow
Which material is a hydraulic fluid hose made from?
Teflon
Hydraulic pipes are made from
Annealed steel
The continuous coloured line on a hose assembly
Will assist in detection of any twist in an installed hose
When fitting a replacement flexible hose
Ensure adequate clearance between the hose and the aircraft structure
MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid O-rings are identified with a
Blue dot
A metal pipe has a small indentation. What are the limits?
No dent on a bend
An aircraft pipe has a number stamped on it. It is the
Serial number
The length of a straight hose assembly is measured
Between the extremities of the two nipples
Metal tubing fluid lines are sized by wall thickness and
Outside diameter and 1/16 inch increments