Waste and Water Flashcards
How much water is each potable water system capable of carrying?
3.96 gallons
How are the potable water tanks filled?
Manually with a funnel through a service panel
What temperature of water is recommended to fill the galley and lavatory potable water tanks?
Hot water not exceeding 35 degrees C or 96 degrees F
How can the potable water system be drained?
By pressing the water drain button on the overhead panel
How long can the potable water tanks take to drain if the tanks are full of water?
Up to 10 minutes
At what waste tank capacity does the Cabin Management System indicate the necessity of servicing?
When the tank is 85% full
When servicing the waste system. how long should rinse water be supplied through the servicing cart to clean the waste tank?
For 3 minutes
When should the waste and potable water system be drained to avoid damages to their components caused by water freezing?
During operation in cold weather below 0 degrees C more than one hour