TM 55-1520-240-23-6
7-8.1
SAMPLE HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM FLIGHT CONTROL AND UTILITY SYSTEM
RESERVOIR/COOLERS
(Continued)
7-8.1
Samples must be taken directly after
system has been operating for at
least 15 minutes. OtherwIse, sample
may not be reliable and component
malfunction can occur.
1.
Loosen clamp (1) on hose (2). Disconnect
hose from bleed relief valve (3) of utility
reservoir/cooler (4).
2.
Connect sampling tube (5) to valve (3). Install
clamp (6) on tube.
3.
Place container (7) under tube (5) open end.
4.
Remove cap (8) from sample bottle (9). Place
cap upside down on clean surface.
5.
Turn lever (10) to open valve (3). Bleed
approximately 1 pint of fluid into container (7),
then place bottle (9) under tube (5) open end.
Fill to within 1/2 inch of bottle top. Wear gloves
(E186).
6.
Close valve (3).
7.
Install cap (8) on bottle (9). Wipe bottle. Use
cloths (E135).
8.
Record sampling data. (Refer to TB 43-0106.)
9.
Remove clamp (6) from tube (5). Disconnect
tube from valve (3). Use cloths (E135) for spilled
fluid.
10.
Connect hose (2) to valve (3). Tighten clamp (1).
11.
Repeat steps 1 thru 10 for No. 1 and No. 2 flight
control reservoir/cooler.
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Close right and left pylon access panels (Task 2-2).
Close right forward work platform (Task 2-2).
Service reservoir/coolers (Tasks 1-50, 1-59, 1-60,
and 1-61).
END OF TASK
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