Waste and Water RKA Questions

Question 1

How much water is each potable water system
capable of carrying?

Answer 1

• 15 liters (3.96 gallons) (AOM 9-01-65)

Question 2

How are the potable water tanks filled?

Answer 2

• Manually with a funnel through a service panel located in the LAV cabinet

(AOM 9-01-65)

Question 3

What temperature of water is recommended to fill
the galley and lavatory potable water tanks?

Answer 3

• Hot water (temperature not exceeding 35°C/95° F)

(AOM 3-01-85)

Question 4

How can the potable water system be drained?

Answer 4

• By pressing the WATER DRAIN button on the overhead panel (AOM 9-01-65)

Question 5

How long can the potable water tanks take to drain if the tanks are full of water?

Answer 5

• Up to 10 minutes (AOM 9-01-65)

Question 6

At what waste tank capacity does the Cabin Management System indicate the necessity of servicing?

Answer 6

• When the tank is 85% full (AOM 9-01-65)

Question 7

When servicing the waste system, how long should
rinse water be supplied through the servicing cart to clean the waste tank?

Answer 7

• For 3 min (AOM 3-01-80)

Question 8

When should the waste and potable water system be drained to avoid damages to their components caused by water freezing?

Answer 8

During operation in cold weather

(below O degrees C) when parking for more than 1 hour

(AOM 9-01-65 & AOM 3-01-80)