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  • Chapter 12: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems › Hydraulic Fluid Contamination › Contamination Control

    service operations. If the system becomes contaminated, the filter element should be removed and cleaned or replaced. As an aid in controlling contamination, the following maintenance and servicing procedures should be followed at all times: • Maintain all tools…

  • Chapter 12: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems › Types of Hydraulic Fluids › Hydraulic System Flushing

    flushing the system may be necessary. This must be done according to the manufacturer’s instructions; however, a typical procedure for flushing is as follows: 1. Connect a ground hydraulic test stand to the inlet and outlet test ports ... filters. 3. Pump clean, filtered fluid through the system, and operate all subsystems until no obvious signs of contamination are found during inspection of the filters. Dispose of contaminated fluid and filter. Note: A visual inspection of hydraulic filters…

  • Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel System Servicing › Checking for Fuel System Contaminants

    Certification requires the following training: • Aircraft confined space entry safety; • Respirator use and maintenance; and • Wet fuel cell entry. 14. Fire department notified. Figure 14-92. Fuel tank checklist entry. Fuel System Servicing Maintaining aircraft fuel systems in acceptable condition ... fuel due to its viscosity. Engineers design a series of filters into the fuel system to trap foreign matter. Technicians must supplement these with cautious procedures and thorough visual inspections to accomplish the overall goal of delivering clean fuel…