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AM.III.K.S4

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Inspect turbine engine cooling ducting (rigid or flexible) or baffle seals.

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  • Chapter 9: Fluid Lines & Fittings › Hose Identification › Fabrication & Replacement of Flexible Hose

    Fabrication & Replacement of Flexible Hose To make a hose assembly, select the proper size hose and end fitting. [Figure 9-35] MS-type end fittings for flexible hose are detachable and may be reused if determined to be serviceable ... inside diameter of the hose to which it is attached. Figure 9-34. Suggested handling of preformed hose. All flexible hose must be proof-tested after assembly and applying pressure to the inside of the hose assembly. The proof-test…

  • Chapter 9: Aircraft Electrical System › Wire Installation & Routing › Conduit

    damage. When installing replacement tube sections with fittings at both ends, care should be taken to eliminate mechanical strain. Flexible Conduit Flexible aluminum conduit conforming to specification MIL-C-6136 is available in two types: Type I, bare flexible conduit ... Type II, rubber-covered flexible conduit. Flexible brass conduit conforming to specification MIL-C-7931 is available and normally used instead of flexible aluminum where necessary to minimize radio interference. Also available is a plastic flexible tubing. (Reference…

  • Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel System Components › Fuel Lines & Fittings

    Fuel Lines & Fittings Aircraft fuel lines can be rigid or flexible depending on location and application. Rigid lines are often made of aluminum alloy and are connected with Army/Navy (AN) or military standard (MS) fittings. However, in the engine compartment ... wheel wells, and other areas, subject to damage from debris, abrasion, and heat, stainless steel lines are often used. Flexible fuel hose has a synthetic rubber interior with a reinforcing fiber braid wrap covered by a synthetic exterior. [Figure…