NAME: Ahmed Sharin Hamza (53106221054)

CLASS: 3AEM1
SUBJECT: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
(AJD20603)
Sir Rashidi Rahim
Assignment 1

Section A
Objectives

 Explain about A330 Hydraulics system

 Learn about the three different hydraulics system in A330
 What happens in case of system failure
 How to service the hydraulic system

Hydraulic system for AIRBUS 330 Airliner

The Airbus A330 hydraulic system is comprised of three independent systems that operate continually
to power the flight controls and various systems including the landing gear, brakes, nose wheel
steering and the emergency electrical generator (EMER GEN).

The Green, Blue and Yellow hydraulic systems each have their own reservoir and are supplied with a
normal system pressure of 3000psi by engine driven pumps (EDPs).
Each system (green, blue and yellow) also has its own backup electrical pump which can supply
pressure in the event of EDP failure or engine failure.
Green Hydraulic System
Under normal circumstances, green hydraulic pressure on the A330 is supplied by engine driven
pumps (EDPs) – one in each engine.
The green hydraulic system can also be supplied by the green electric pump.
In an emergency the green system can be pressurized by the Ram Air Turbine (RAT). The RAT is a
small propellor that can be deployed manually by pressing the RAT MAN ON on the overhead panel.
The RAT also deploys automatically in the event of a loss of both engines or low hydraulic fluid level
in the green and yellow, or green and blue, reservoirs.
If this is the case the available green hydraulic pressure is 2500psi. This is due to the fact the RAT
flow varies with air speed and only supplies between 15-45% of the pressure that would be supplied
by an engine-driven pump.
Systems Powered by Green Hydraulics

 Emergency Electrical Generator (EMER GEN)

 Nose Wheel Steering (NWS)
 Landing Gear
 Normal Braking
 Flaps & Slats
 Flap & Slat Wing Tip Brakes (WTB)
 Yaw Damper 1
 Spoilers 1 & 5
 Inboard & Outboard Aileron
 Lefthand & Righthand Elevator
 Rudder

Blue Hydraulics System

Main blue hydraulic pressure on the A330 is supplied by an engine driven pump on engine number 1
(EDP 1).
Backup hydraulic supply to the blue system is by means of the blue electrical pump.
The blue electric pump (BLUE ELEC PUMP) can also pressurize the blue hydraulic system. The blue
electric pump can be selected on manually on the overhead panel.
The blue pump will also operate automatically in the event of an engine one failure, together with the
loss of PRIM 1 or PRIM 3 (Flight Control Primary Computers) – this is to ensure sufficient control
authority is available on the electrical rudder (if installed) to counteract the yaw created by the engine
failure.
Systems Powered by Blue Hydraulics

 Alternate Braking
 Parking Brake
 Slats
 Slats Wing Tip Brakes (WTB)
 Pitch Trim 2
 Backup Yaw Damper Unit (BYDU)
 Spoilers 2 & 3
 Inboard Aileron
 Lefthand Elevator
 Rudder

Yellow hydraulics system

The yellow hydraulic system on the Airbus A330 is powered by an engine-drive pump (EDP) in
Engine 2.
There are also an electric pump and a hand pump able to supply the yellow system with pressure.
The yellow electric pump can be manually selected to run by a switch on the overhead panel. It will
also run automatically in either of the following situations:

 with a failure of Engine 2 in flight, and with the flap level not set to 0. The pump runs to
ensure flap retraction in proper time if the engine failures during take off.
 on the ground the pump will run when the cargo doors are operated by the ground crew.
The hand pump can be used by the ground crew to operate the cargo doors when there is no electrical
connection available to run the electrical pump.
Systems Powered by Yellow Hydraulics

 Flaps
 Flaps Wing Tip Brakes (WTB)
 Pitch Trim 1
 Yaw Damper 2
 Backup Yaw Damper Unit (BYDU)
 Spoilers 4 & 6
 Outboard Aileron
 Righthand Elevator
 Rudder

Hydraulic Failures on the A330

The loss of a single hydraulic system on the A330 will result in very minor issues. The A330 will
still be able to auto land, albeit to CAT 3 SINGLE (downgraded from CAT 3 DUAL).
Single hydraulic failures have very little effect on the handling of the aircraft but will cause a
degradation of the landing capability to CAT 3 SINGLE.
The loss of two hydraulic systems, although very rare, has significant implications for the flight.
With a dual hydraulic failure on the A330 the pilots will still be able to the aircraft but without the
use of autopilot. Flight directors (FD) and auto thrust (A/THR) will still be available.
Basic procedures of servicing hydraulics systems

 The basic prescription for hydraulic maintenance is prevention. If you keep contaminants
out of hydraulic systems, you will avoid nearly all common problems and failures.
However, some contaminants inevitably do enter the system and scratch close-fitting
surfaces in the components. Therefore, follow these guidelines to keep your hydraulic
fluid in top condition.
 Keep contaminants out of your hydraulic system. Clean the area around dipsticks, fill
plugs and hydraulic filters before removing them to check or change the hydraulic fluid.
 Keep all fluid containers tightly sealed when stored and pour directly from the container
into the system.
 Change the fluid and filter after the initial 50 hours of use. Often, the manufacturing
process allows contaminants to enter the hydraulic system. A fluid change after 50 hours
will eliminate these particles. Thereafter, change hydraulic fluid and filters at regular
intervals as recommended in the technical manual or shortened intervals dictated by the
operating environment.
 Check oil before each use. Verify that fluid levels are adequate and that the fluid is in
good condition. An inadequate amount of oil can cause severe damage to pumps. If your
oil appears foamy or milky, you may have a leak that is causing air to enter the system.