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What is potable water? |
Drinking/washing water |
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How and when are water systems cleaned? |
At scheduled intervals. Using specially prepared hyper chlorinated potable water. The system is filled, allowed to set, and flushed several times |
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How is the water forced from the main storage tank, either at altitude or on the ground? |
Bleed air from engine or APU |
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How is water heated and what safety systems or devices are installed? |
Small capacity water heaters (115v ac). overheat reset switch, low water level sensor, mechanical safety relief valve |
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What are the three types of toilet systems on aeroplanes and how do they work? |
Removable toilet (storage bin), liquid flush (several bowls, one waste tank), vacuum toilets (uses outside pressure to create a vacuum) |
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What is the purpose of the spring loaded flap? |
To open when the cabin isn't pressurised and allow waste to drain overboard |
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Where are the water replenishment points situated? |
Lower part of fuselage |
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Which toilets use potable water for flushing? |
Vacuum toilet |
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How are toilet systems and their pipe internals cleaned? |
Specially modified high pressure washers |
