Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task D. Fluid Lines and Fittings

AM.I.D.R3

Risk management

Hazardous fluids.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 9-7
Chapter 9: Fluid Lines & Fittings › Beading › Fluid Line Identification
markers identify each line’s function, content, and primary hazard. Figure 9-16 illustrates the various color codes and symbols used to designate the type of system and its contents. Fluid lines are marked, in most instances, with 1" tape…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 9-80
Chapter 9: Aircraft Electrical System › Wire Installation & Routing › Wire Groups & Bundles & Routing
fire. Every effort must be made to avoid this hazard by physical separation of the wire from lines and equipment containing oxygen, oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, or alcohol. Wiring must be routed above these lines and equipment with a minimum…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 12-2
Chapter 12: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems › Types of Hydraulic Fluids › Polyalphaolefin-Based Fluids
Mineral-Based Fluids Mineral oil-based hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606) is the oldest, dating back to the 1940s. It is used in many systems, especially where the fire hazard is comparatively low. MIL-H-6083 is simply a rust…