Transfer hydraulic fluid from A > B or B > A to equalize reservoir levels.

737-ALL

When its necessary to equalize the fluid levels between the A and B hydraulic
reservoirs , you can use the procedures below.
Make sure the total quantity displayed on the gauge is approx 2/3 between refill and
FULL (classic) , or approx 92% on the DU (NG). This is to prevent overfilling and
fumes in the airco system , see maintenance tip 737-MT-12-002.
Hydraulic fluid transfer:
A>B
1.
2.

A pump
Park brake

ON
ON

3.

B pump

ON

4.

A pump

OFF

5.

Depress A sys (continiously moving the aileron wheel is a good option)

6.

Park brake

OFF

7.

A pump

ON

8.

B pump

OFF

9.

Depress B sys

10. Repeat step 2 to 8 as required

(can be 10 to 15 times)
B>A
1.

Alt flap switch

ON

2.

Reverse #1

DEPLOY

3.

Alt flap switch

OFF

4.

A pump

ON

5.

Reverse #1

STOW

6.

A pump

OFF

7.

Depress A syst.

8.

Repeat step 1 to 7 as required (1 to 3 times)

Make sure the REV light on the P5 OVHD panel extinguishes after T/R stow, else
reset.
Another easy method is almost similar, but transfers the fluid in small steps from B to
A:
In both cases A pump must be ON.

From A > B: 1-apply brakes, 2-b pump on, 3-release brakes, 4-b pump off, repeat as
required.
From B>A: 1-b pump on, 2-apply brakes, 3-b pump off, 4-release brakes, repeat as
required. When switching b pump, wait a moment (approx 2 sec.) with the next step,
so the system can switch from alt to norm or from norm to alt. This can be felt/heard
as a click on the brake pedals. Thanks to Virgil.