Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task F. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

AM.II.F.S7

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Service a hydraulic system accumulator.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 12-30
Chapter 12: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems › Accumulators › Types of Accumulators
threaded openings exist. The top port accepts fittings to connect to the pressurized hydraulic system to the accumulator. The bottom port is fitted with a gas servicing valve, such as a Schrader valve. A synthetic rubber diaphragm, or bladder ... servicing valve mounts into the retainer plug. Figure 12-49. A spherical accumulator with diaphragm (left) and bladder (right). The dotted lines in the right drawing depict the bladder when the accumulator is charged with both hydraulic system fluid…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 12-51
Chapter 12: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems › Aircraft Pneumatic Systems › Pneumatic Power System Maintenance
When refilling the compressor oil tank, the oil (type specified in the…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 12-7
Chapter 12: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems › Hydraulic System Components › Reservoirs
Reservoirs The reservoir is a tank in which an adequate supply of…