TM 55-1520-240-T
7-2.4 UTILITY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK
7-2.4
INITIAL SETUP
Electrical Power Off
Applicable Configurations:
Hydraulic Power Off
All
No. 1 and No. 2 Flight Control Systems Serviced.
Tools:
Flight Controls Connected and Rigged
Aircraft Mechanic's Tool Kit,
Control Locks and Rig Pins Removed
NSN 5180-00-3234692
Visual Check of Utility Hydraulic System Performed
Materials:
(Task 7-2.3)
None
General Safety Instructions:
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (2)
Rotary Wing Aviator (2)
WARNING
References:
TM 55-1520-240-10
Keep hands away from flight controls.
TM 55-1520-240-123
Application of hydraulic power will
cause flight controls to move and rotor
Equipment Condition:
blades to flap. Injury to personnel can
TM 55-1520-240-23:
occur.
Battery Connected
TASK
RESULT
1.
Check that HYDRAULICS OIL LEVEL circuit breaker
If circuit breaker (1) is open, close it. If it opens again, go
(1) is closed.
to Task 7-2.5.
2. Press and hold LEVEL CHECK switch (2). Check
Pointer on indicator (3) shall move upscale and indicate
indication on UTILITY RESERVOIR LEVEL indicator
level of fluid in reservoir. If pointer does not move, go to
(3).
Task 7-2.6. If pointer moves and indicates low level,
service utility hydraulic system. Refer to TM 55-1520-240-
23.
3. Release LEVEL CHECK switch (2).
4. Set BATT switch (4) to ON.
5. Check UTIL HYD SYS capsule (5), NO. 1 HYD FLT
Capsules (5, 18 and 19) shall be on. If capsule (5) is not,
CONTR (Without 74) HYD 1 (With 74) capsule (18)
go to Task 7-2.7 or 7-2.7.1. If capsule (18 or 19) is not on,
and NO. 2 HYD FLT CONTR (Without 74 ) HYD 2 (With
go to Task 7-1.14.
74 ) capsule (19).
6.
Start APU. Refer to Task 15-1.5. CHECK UTIL HYD
UTIL HYD SYS capsule (5) shall go out. If it is on, check
SYS capsule (5).
UTILITY HYDRAULICS indicator (10) and record indica-
tion. Shut down APU and go to Task 7-2.8.
7.
Check that HYDRAULICS PWR XFR UTIL BLOWER,
If any circuit breaker (6, 7, 8, or 9) is open, close it. If PWR
AND UTIL SYS CONT and UTIL HYD COOLING
XFR circuit breaker (6) is open, close it. If it opens again,
BLOWER circuit breakers (6, 7, 8, and 9) are closed.
go to Task 7-2.9. If UTIL BLOWER circuit breaker (7)
opens again, go to Task 7-2.10. If UTIL SYS CONT circuit
breaker (8) opens again, go to Task 7-3.7. If UTIL HYD
COOLING BLOWER (9) opens again, go to Task 7-2.11.
TASK
RESULT
8.
Check UTILITY HYDRAULICS indicator (10).
Indicator (10) shall indicate 3200 to 3500 psi and pointer
shall not fluctuate more than 50 psi. If indicator does not
indicate 3200 to 3500 psi go to Task 7-2.8 if pointer
fluctuates more than 50 psi, go to Task 8-7.3.
9.
Check UTILITY PRESS and RTN FILTER lights (11
If light (11 or 12) is on, go to Task 7-2.12.
and 12).
10.
Check APU FAULT light (13).
If light (13) is on, go to Task 7-2.13.
11.
Press and release UTILITY PRESS and RTN FILTER
Lights (11, 12, 13, and 14) shall momentarily come on. If
lights (11 and 12) and APU and UT PUMP FAULT
any light does not come on, go to Task 7-2.14.
lights (13 and 14).
12.
Set FLT CONTR switch (17) to BOTH. Set POWER XFR
NO. 1 HYD FLT CONTR and NO. 2 HYD FLT CONTR
NO. 1 and POWER XFR NO. 2 switches (15 and 16) to
(Without 74) HYD 1 and HYD 2 (With 74) capsules (18
ON.
and 19) shall go out. If either capsule is still on, go to Task
7-2.15.
13.
Move pilot's pitch and roll control and thrust lever
Control and lever (19 and 20) travel shall be smooth. NO.
(20 and 21) through their travel range.
1 and NO. 2 HYD FLT CONTR (Without 74) HYD 1 and
HYD 2 (With 74 ) capsules (18 and 19) shall stay out.
Pointer on UTILITY HYDRAULICS TEMPERATURE indi-
cator (22), shall move upscale and not exceed 95C. If
either capsule comes on, go to Task 7-2.16. If indicator
pointer exceeds 95C, go to Task 7-2.17.
14.
Have pilot start engines and establish 100% rotor rpm.
Indicator (10) shall indicate 2900 to 3200 psi and shall not
Stop APU. Check UTILITY HYDRAULICS indicator
fluctuate more than 50 psi. If indicator does not indicate
(10).
2900 to 3200 psi or if pointer fluctuates more than 50 psi,
replace utility hydraulic pump.
15.
Check UTILITY PRESS and RTN FILTER lights (11
If light (11 or 12) is on, go to Task 7-2.12.
and 12).
16.
Check UT PUMP FAULT light (14).
If light (14) is on, go to Task 7-2.13.
17. Remove heater compartment acoustic blanket. Refer to
TM 55-1520-240-23.
18. Have pilot stop engines and start APU.
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