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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RESERVOIR- MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. General
A. Maintenance of the hydraulic reservoir is mainly removal, installation, inspection and replacing
hydraulic low-fluid warning switch. If internal leakage or leaking of the reservoir case is apparent,
the reservoir requires replacement. Special tools are required to successfully disassemble
and assemble the reservoir. Observe phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid precautions during
maintenance of the reservoir. Refer to Main Hydraulic System - Maintenance Practices.
2. Description
A. The reservoir is self-pressurizing with hydraulic system pressure up to 1500 PSI (10342.4 kPa)
pushing on a small diameter piston that is connected to a large diameter surface in the fluid reservoir.
The area of the large surface (34.17 square inches) is approximately 120 times the area of the
small piston (0.285 square inch), to maintain 15 to 16 PSI (103.42 to110.31 kPa) on the fluid in the
reservoir. The large surface is also spring- loaded to maintain 2.7 to 4.0 PSI (18.61 to 27.57 kPa)
on the fluid reservoir and the hydraulic system when the engine-driven pumps are not operating.
B. A pressure relief valve is installed in the low-pressure area of the fluid reservoir. The valve starts
to open at 40 PSI (275.79 kPa) and is fully open at 60 PSI (413.69 kPa). When the fluid reservoir
is filled to capacity (150 cubic inches (2.458 l)), the relief valve is opened mechanically to drain
excess fluid. The relief valve may be operated manually to bleed off air and relieve pressure prior
to working on the hydraulic system. Entrapped air is the first to be expelled.
C. The large surface of the fluid reservoir is connected to an indicator for visual indication of fluid level.
A switch (S90) is included to illuminate a warning light on the annunciator panel when the fluid is
at minimum operating volume.
3. Hydraulic System Reservoir Removal/Installation
A. Remove the Hydraulic System Reservoir. Refer to Figure 201, Sheet 1, for Airplanes -1055 and
On. Refer to Figure 201, Sheet 2, for Airplanes -0801 thru -1054.
(1) Disengage circuit breaker (CB71) on the LH circuit breaker panel.
(2) Depressurize and drain the reservoir. Refer to Main Hydraulic System - Maintenance
Practices.
(3) Disconnect the electrical leads to the hydraulic low-fluid warning switch (S90) at the splices.
(4) Disconnect the relief line assembly, vent line assembly, right and left suction line assemblies,
and the drain line assemblies.
(5) On Airplanes -1055 and On, disconnect the main hydraulic return line assembly and the
landing gear hydraulic return line assembly. Refer to Figure 201, Sheet 1.
(6) On Airplanes -0801 thru -1054, disconnect the hydraulic return line assembly. Refer to Figure
201, Sheet 2.
(7) Disconnect the pressure line assembly.
(8) Put a cap on all of the line assemblies to prevent foreign object debris in the the hydraulic
system.
(9) Remove the bolts and washers that hold the reservoir in position.
(10) Remove the reservoir from the airplane.
(11) If you install a new or replacement reservoir, remove the hardware, fittings, and packings as
needed. Keep the hardware and fittings for reassembly and discard the packings.
B. Install the Hydraulic System Reservoir. Refer to Figure 201, Sheet 1, for Airplanes -1055 and On.
Refer to Figure 201, Sheet 2, for Airplanes -0801 thru -1054.
(1) Use new packings, fittings, and hardware when you install a new or replacement reservoir.
(2) Install the reservoir in the airplane with new hardware as needed.
(3) Connect the relief line assembly, vent line assembly, right and left suction line assemblies,
drain line assembly, and the pressure line assembly.
(a) On Airplanes -1055 and On, connect the main hydraulic return line assembly and
the landing gear hydraulic return line assembly. Refer to Chapter 20, Torque Data
- Maintenance Practices.
(b) On Airplanes -0801 thru -1054, connect the hydraulic return line assembly. Refer to
Chapter 20, Torque Data - Maintenance Practices.

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(4) Connect the electrical leads to the hydraulic low-fluid warning switch (S90) at the splices.
(5) Engage circuit breaker (CB71) on the LH circuit breaker panel.
(6) Service hydraulic reservoir; refer to Chapter 12, Hydraulic Power System - Servicing. Check
lines and fittings for leaks.
(7) Cycle speed brakes three to four times and recheck for leaks.
(8) Disconnect and remove hydraulic service unit and install dust caps; close hydraulic service
door.
4. Manual Pressure Relief Valve Assembly Removal/Installation
A. Remove the Manual Pressure Relief Valve Assembly. Refer to Figure 201.
(1) Drain hydraulic reservoir, refer to Main Hydraulic System - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Cut safety wire and remove bolt securing manual pressure relief valve assembly to reservoir.
(3) Disconnect and cap relief line assembly.
(4) Remove manual pressure relief valve assembly from reservoir by pulling horizontally along
the axis of the reservoir.
NOTE: Use caution not to damage sight gage when removing relief valve assembly.
(5) Remove packing (O-ring) from manual pressure relief valve assembly.
B. Install the Manual Pressure Relief Valve Assembly. Refer to Figure 201.
(1) Install new packing in manual pressure relief valve assembly.
(2) Install manual pressure relief valve assembly on reservoir. Secure with bolt and safety wire.
Refer to Chapter 20, Torque Data - Maintenance Practices, and Safetying - Maintenance
Practices.
NOTE: Use caution to prevent sight gage from pinching or cutting packing as sight gage slips
into manual pressure relief valve assembly.
(3) Connect relief line assembly to manual pressure relief valve assembly.
(4) Service hydraulic reservoir, refer to Chapter 12, Hydraulic Power System - Servicing.
(5) Operate hydraulic system and check operation and for leaks.
5. Inspection/Check
A. Visual Inspection.
(1) Visually inspect attaching lines and fittings for hydraulic leaks. If a leak occurred, check area
where hydraulic fluid landed and/or collected.
(2) Check hydraulic low-fluid warning switch (S90) for security and damage.
(3) Inspect reservoir mounting bolts for tightness.
(4) Inspect reservoir for damage (dents, corrosion, etc.).

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Figure 201. Hydraulic Reservoir Installation

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RELIEF LINE
ASSEMBLY

ELBOW

NUT
MANUAL
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE ASSEMBLY
PACKING
PACKING
HYDRAULIC LOW#
SIGHT GAGE FLUID WARNING
PACKING SWITCH

UNION
PRESSURE LINE
VENT LINE
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
UNION
PACKING
PACKING
UNION
TEE

HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR
REDUCER
RETURN LINE PACKING
ASSEMBLY NUT
LANDING GEAR RETURN LINE
TEE RIGHT SUCTION LINE
ASSEMBLY
LEFT SUCTION LINE
ASSEMBLY
PACKING
REDUCER
DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY
DETAIL A 6517T1006A
AIRPLANES #1055 AND ON A6517T1013A

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RELIEF LINE
ASSEMBLY

ELBOW

NUT
MANUAL
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE ASSEMBLY
PACKING
PACKING HYDRAULIC LOW#
FLUID WARNING
SIGHT GAGE SWITCH
PACKING

UNION
PRESSURE LINE VENT LINE
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
UNION
PACKING
PACKING
UNION

HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR
REDUCER
RETURN LINE
ASSEMBLY PACKING
NUT
TEE RIGHT SUCTION LINE
ASSEMBLY
LEFT SUCTION LINE
ASSEMBLY
PACKING
REDUCER
DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY
DETAIL A 6517T1006
AIRPLANES #0801 THRU #1054 A6517T1013

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PACKING

MANUAL PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
ASSEMBLY

DETAIL B

3 3 3 3

VIEW A#A B5517R1014

AA6517T1014

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