TM 55-1520-240-23-67-135UTILITY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM(Continued)7-135Cargo Ramp and Door System Theory of OperationNOTEThe following ramp operating andsystem information is basic andapplies to any aircraft equipped withor without 65 . Aircraft equipped with65 differ in that controls have beenprovided in the cockpit to operatethe ramp control valve in cases ofemergency.When the RAMP switch on the overhead hydraulic(HYD) panel is set to ON, power is removed from anormally-open solenoid valve in the pressure controlmodule. With the solenoid valve open, hydraulic fluid at3,000 psi, is allowed to flow to the ramp control valve.1.When the lever on the control valve is at DN,pressurized fluid releases a mechanical lock ineach of the ramp actuating cylinders. As theramp slowly falls under gravity, fluid is forced outof the cylinders through the pressure actuatedvalve to the control valve. The control valveroutes the fluid to the upper end of the cylinders.As the ramp falls, the sequence valve is activatedby an extending plunger. The valve routespressurized fluid to the motor in the cargo door,retracting the door into the ramp.As the door retracts, return fluid from the motorpasses through the sequence valve and into thepressure-actuated valve. A relief valve in thepressure-actuated valve boosts the pressureof this return fluid to 180 psi. This increasedpressure moves a spring-loaded valve spoolto block the fluid returning from the actuatingcylinders, stopping the ramp after it has droppedabout eight inches.When the door is fully retracted, the motorstops. This relieves the pressure in thepressure-actuated valve. The valve spool returnsto its original position and return flow from thecylinders resumes, allowing the ramp to continuefalling.2.When the lever is moved to UP, fluid is routed bythe control valve through the pressure-actuatedvalve to the bottom of the ramp cylinders. Thefluid retracts the cylinders to lift the ramp.As the ramp rises, it strikes the sequence valveplunger. The valve actuates to allow pressurizedfluid to operate the cargo door motor to extendthe door.As the door extends, return fluid from themotor is directed by the sequence valve to thepressure-actuated valve, where it halts theramp in the same manner as during ramp-downoperation.When the door is fully extended, the motorstops. This relieves the pressure in thepressure-actuated valve. The ramp continues itstravel in the same manner as during ramp-downoperation.3.When the lever is moved to STOP, pressurizedfluid to the cylinders is cut off and the fluid withinthem is locked in. The ramp is locked in position.4.A MANUAL OPER knob and a locking pin onthe sequence valve allow the ramp to be raisedor lowered with the door locked in position,extended or retracted. When the knob is pushedin and held in place with the locking pin, the valvecuts off fluid flow to the door motor. The positionof the door then remains fixed, regardless oframp movement.5.Pressing a manual override button at the bottomof the pressure-actuated valve allows the rampto move continuously instead of stopping whilethe cargo door retracts or extends.Emergency Operation of Cargo Ramp and DoorSystem Aircraft Equipped With 65The basic cargo ramp and door hydraulic systemremains the same. Control from the cockpit is providedby a distinctive HYD panel, 5 second time delay relay,and ramp control valve peculiar to aircraft equipped with65 .NO BREAK - WORK HARDERRAMP PWR and RAMP EMER switches mounted on theHYD panel control ramp hydraulic power and operation.The RAMP PWR switch is a three position switch withOFF, ON, and EMERG functions. The OFF and ONfunctions provide the same control as the RAMP switchon aircraft without 65 . When the RAMP PWR switchis set to EMERG, electrical power is directed to theRAMP EMER switch. The RAMP EMER switch is aguarded, momentary double throw switch which controlsoperation of the ramp control valve.7-615
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