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To protect packing rings or seals from damage when it is necessary to install them over or inside threaded sections, the


A - threaded section should be coated with a heavy grease


B - packings should be stretched during installation to avoid contact with the threads


C - threaded section should be covered with a suitable sleeve

C - threaded section should be covered with a suitable sleeve

To prevent external and internal leakage in aircraft hydraulic units, the most commonly used type of seal is the


A - O-ring seal


B - gasket seal


C - chevron seal

A - O-ring seal

Which allows free fluid flow in one direction and no fluid flow in the other direction?


A - check valve


B - metering piston


C - shutoff valve

A - check valve

Select the valve used in a hydraulic system that directs pressurized fluid to one end of an actuating cylinder and simultaneously directs return to the reservoir from the other end


A - sequence


B - shuttle


C - selector

C - selector

What function does the absolute pressure regulator perform in the pneumatic power system?


A - regulates the compressor outlet air pressure to stabilize the system pressure


B - regulates the pneumatic system pressure to protect the moisture separator from internal explosion


C - regulates the compressor inlet air to provide a stabilized source of air for the compressor

C - regulates the compressor inlet air to provide a stabilized source of air for the compressor

(1) Relief valves are used in pneumatic systems as damage-preventing units


(2) Check valves are used in both hydraulic and pneumatic systems




Regarding the above statements,


A - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true


B - neither No.1 nor No. 2 is true


C - only No. 1 is true

A - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true

One of the distinguishing characteristics of an open-center selector valve used in a hydraulic system is that


A - fluid flows through the valve in the OFF position


B - fluid flows in three directions in the ON position


C - a limited amount of fluid flows in one direction and no fluid flows in the opposite direction

A - fluid flows through the valve in the OFF position

What type of packings should be used in hydraulic components to be installed in a system containing Skydrol?


A - AN packings made of natural rubber


B - packing materials made for ester base fluids


C - AN packings made of neoprene

B - packing materials made for ester base fluids

Relief valves are used in pneumatic systems


A - for one direction flow control


B - to reduce the rate of airflow


C - as damage-preventing units

C - as damage-preventing units

An aircraft pneumatic system, which incorporates an engine-driven multistage reciprocating compressor, also requires


A - an oil separator


B - a surge chamber


C - a moisture separator

C - a moisture separator

The removal of air from an aircraft hydraulic system is generally accomplished


A - through automatic bleed valves on individual components during system operation


B - by operating the various hydraulic components through several cycles


C - by allowing the system to remain inoperative for several hours

B - by operating the various hydraulic components through several cycles

Pneumatic systems utilize


A - return lines


B - relief valves


C - diluter valves

B - relief valves

The component in the hydraulic system that is used to direct the flow of fluid is the


A - check valve


B - orifice check valve


C - selector valve

C - selector valve

What type of selector valve is one of the most commonly used in hydraulic systems to provide for simultaneous flow of fluid into and out of a connected actuating unit?


A - four-port, closed-center valve


B - three-port, four-way valve


C - two-port, open-center valve

A - four-port, closed-center valve

What is the purpose of using backup rings with O-rings in hydraulic systems above 1,500 PSI?


A - prevent internal and external leakage of all moving parts within a hydraulic system


B - provide a seal between two parts of a unit which move in relation to each other


C - prevent high pressure from extruding the seal between the moving and stationary part

C - prevent high pressure from extruding the seal between the moving and stationary part

The purpose of the pressure regulator in a hydraulic system is to


A - maintain system operating pressure within a predetermined range and to unload the pump


B - regulate the amount of fluid flow to the actuating cylinders within the system


C - prevent failure of components or rupture of hydraulic lines under excessive pressure

A - maintain system operating pressure within a predetermined range and to unload the pump

A flexible sealing element subject to motion is a


A - compound


B - packing


C - gasket

B - packing

Which characteristic apply to aircraft hydraulic systems?


1. minimum maintenance requirement


2. lightweight


3. about 80 percent operating efficiency (20 percent loss due to fluid friction)


4. simple to inspect




A - 1, 2, 3, 4


B - 1, 3, 4


C - 1, 2, 4

C - 1, 2, 4

If a rigid tube is too short for the flare to reach its seat before tightening, pulling into place by tightening


A - is acceptable


B - may distort the flare


C - may distort the cone

B - may distort the flare

The installation of a new metal hydraulic line should be made with


A - a straight tube to withstand the shocks and vibration to which it will be subjected


B - a straight tube to permit proper alignment of the fitting and thereby reduce fluid loss through leakage


C - enough bends to allow the tube to expand and contract with temperature changes and to absorb vibration

C - enough bends to allow the tube to expand and contract with temperature changes and to absorb vibration

Extrusion of an O-ring seal is prevented in a high-pressure system by the use of a


A - backup ring on the side of the O-ring next to the pressure


B - U-ring on the side of the O-ring away from the pressure


C - backup ring on the side of the O-ring away from the pressure

C - backup ring on the side of the O-ring away from the pressure

What is one advantage of piston-type hydraulic motors over electric motors?


A - they are considerably quieter in operation


B - there is no fire hazard if the motor is stalled


C - they work satisfactorily over a wider temperature range

B - there is no fire hazard if the motor is stalled

Generally, the first step in removing an accumulator from an aircraft is to


A - relieve system pressure


B - discharge the preload


C - drain the reservoir

A - relieve system pressure

If a hydraulic brake system uses neoprene rubber packing materials, the correct hydraulic fluid to service the system is


A - mineral base oil


B - synthetic base oil


C - phosphate ester base oil

A - mineral base oil

The internal resistance of a fluid which tends to prevent it from flowing is called


A - volatility


B - viscosity


C - acidity

B - viscosity

What is the viscosity of hydraulic fluid?


A - the increase in volume of a fluid due to temperature change


B - the fluid's ability to resist oxidation and deterioration for long periods


C - the internal resistance of a fluid which tends to prevent it from flowing

C - the internal resistance of a fluid which tends to prevent it from flowing

Which is a characteristic of petroleum base hydraulic fluid?


A - flammable under normal conditions


B - compatible to natural rubber seals and packings


C - nonflammable under all conditions

A - flammable under normal conditions

(1) When servicing aircraft hydraulic systems, use the type fluid specified in the aircraft manufacturer's maintenance manual or on the instruction plate affixed to the reservoir or unit


(2) Hydraulic fluids for aircraft are dyed a specific color for each type of fluid




Regarding the above statements,


A - only No. 1 is true


B - only No. 2 is true


C - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true

C - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true

Petroleum base hydraulic fluid is which color?


A - purple


B - blue


C - red

C - red

Which of the following is adversely affected by atmospheric humidity if left unprotected?


1. MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid


2. skydrol hydraulic fluid


3. none of the above




A - 1 and 2


B - 3


C - 2

C - 2

Which is a characteristic of synthetic base hydraulic fluid?


A - low moisture retention


B - high flash point


C - low flash point

B - high flash point

Which statement about fluids is correct?


A - any fluid will completely fill its container


B - all fluids are considered to be highly compressible


C - all fluids readily transmit pressure

C - all fluids readily transmit pressure

Two types of hydraulic fluids currently being used in civil aircraft are


A - mineral base, and phosphate ester base


B - mixed mineral base and phosphate ester base


C - petroleum base and mixed mineral base

A - mineral base, and phosphate ester base

Which of the following lists only desirable properties of a good hydraulic luis that has chemical stability?


A - high viscosity, low flash point, high fire point


B - high flash point, low viscosity, low fire point


C - low viscosity, high flash point, high fire point

C - low viscosity, high flash point, high fire point

Characteristics of MIL-H-8446 (Skydrol 500 A & B) hydraulic fluid are


A - blue color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals


B - light purple color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals


C - light green color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals

B - light purple color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals

Where can information be obtained about the compatibility of fire-resistant hydraulic fluid with aircraft materials?


A - fluid manufacturer's technical bulletins


B - aircraft manufacturer's specifications


C - AC 43.13-1A

A - fluid manufacturer's technical bulletins

Characteristics of MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid are


A - light purple color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, uses butyl rubber seals


B - blue color, will burn, natural rubber seals


C - red color, petroleum base, will burn, synthetic rubber seals

C - red color, petroleum base, will burn, synthetic rubber seals

Characteristics of MIL-H-7644 hydraulic fluid are


A - red color, petroleum base, will burn, synthetic rubber seals


B - light purple color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals


C - blue color, vegetable base, will burn, natural rubber seals

C - blue color, vegetable base, will burn, natural rubber seals

If an aircraft hydraulic system requires mineral base hydraulic fluid, but phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid is used, what will be the effect on the system?


A - no effect


B - system will be contaminated, fluids will not blend, and the seals will fail


A - system will be contaminated, fluids will not blend, but there will be no seal problem

B - system will be contaminated, fluids will not blend, and the seals will fail

What is used to flush a system normally serviced with MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid?


A - methyl ethyl ketone or kerosene


B - naphtha or varsol


C - lacquer thinner or thrichlorethylene

B - naphtha or varsol

Components containing phosphate ester-base hydraulic fluid may be cleaned with


A - stoddard solvent


B - naphtha


C - carbon tetrachloride

A - stoddard solvent

How can the proper hydraulic fluid to be used in an airplane be determined?


A - refer to the aircraft parts manual


B - consult the aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet


C - consult the aircraft manufacturers service manual

C - consult the aircraft manufacturers service manual

Phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid is very susceptible to contamination from


A - teflon seal material


B - water in the atmosphere


C - ethylene-proplene elastomers

B - water in the atmosphere

(1) Materials which are Skydrol compatible or resistant include most common aircraft metals and polyurethane and epoxy paints


(2) Skydrol hydraulic fluid is compatible with nylon and natural fibers




Regarding the above statements,


A - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true


B - neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true


C - only No. 1 is true

A - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true

The hydraulic component that automatically directs fluid from either the normal source or an emergency source to an actuating cylinder is called a


A - bypass valve


B - shuttle valve


C - crossflow valve

B - shuttle valve

What is commonly used to connect an emergency source of power, and at the same time disconnect the normal hydraulic source from critical parts of a landing gear or wheel braking system for operation (usually when the normal source system fails)?


A - selector valve


B - shuttle valve


C - sequence valve

B - shuttle valve

The primary purpose of a hydraulic actuating unit is to perform


A - fluid motion into mechanical pressure and back again


B - fluid pressure into useful work


C - energy from one form to another

B - fluid pressure into useful work

The primary function of the flap overload valve is to


A - prevent the flaps from being lowered at airspeeds which would impose excessive structure loads


B - cause the flap segments located on opposite sides of the aircraft centerline to extend and retract together so that the aircraft will not become aerodynamically unbalanced to the extent that it becomes uncontrollable


C - boost normal system pressure to the flaps in order to overcome the air loads acting on the relatively large flap area

A - prevent the flaps from being lowered at airspeeds which would impose excessive structure loads

A unit which transforms hydraulic pressure into linear motion is called


A - an actuating cylinder


B - an accumulator


C - a hydraulic pump

A - an actuating cylinder

If it is necessary to adjust several pressure regulating valves in a hydraulic system, what particular sequence, if any, should be followed?


A - units most distant from the hydraulic pump should be adjusted first


B - units with the highest pressure settings are adjusted first


C - units are independent of each other, and therefore, no particular sequence is necessary

B - units with the highest pressure settings are adjusted first

If an aircraft's constant-pressure hydraulic system cycles more frequently than usual and no fluid leakage can be detected, the most probable cause is


A - a too high relief valve setting


B - pump volume output too high


C - low accumulator air preload

C - low accumulator air preload

Unloading valves are used with many engine-driven hydraulic pumps to


A - dampen out pressure surges


B - relieve the pump pressure


C - relieve system pressure

B - relieve the pump pressure

What safety device is usually located between the driving unit and hydraulic pump drive shaft?


A - thermal relief valve


B - pump motor safety switch


C - pump drive coupling shear section

C - pump drive coupling shear section

Which valve installed in a hydraulic system will have the highest pressure setting?


A - pressure regulator valve


B - main relief valve


C - thermal relief valve

C - thermal relief valve

Excluding lines, which components are required to make up a simple hydraulic system?


A - actuator, pressure reservoir, accumulator, and selector valve


B - pump, reservoir, selector valve, and actuator


C - pump, reservoir, relief valve, and shuttle valve

B - pump, reservoir, selector valve, and actuator

Most variable displacement aircraft hydraulic pumps in use


A - must be driven at a nearly constant speed in order to be practical for use


B - are not practical for use with a closed-center hydraulic system


C - contain a built-in mens of system pressure regulation

In a gear-type hydraulic pump, a mechanical safety device incorporated to protect the pump from overload is the


A - bypass valve


B - check valve


C - shear pin

C - shear pin

After installation of a rebuilt hydraulic hand pump, it is found that the handle cannot be moved in the pumping direction (pressure stroke). The most likely cause is an incorrectly installed


A - hand pump import check valve


B - inport/outport orifice check valve


C - hand pump outport check valve

C - hand pump outport check valve

Pressure is a term used to indicate the force per unit area. Pressure is usually expressed in


A - pounds per square inch


B - pounds per inch


C - pounds per cubic inch

A - pounds per square inch

If two actuating cylinders which have the same cross-sectional area but different lengths of stroke are connected to the same source of hydraulic pressure, they will exert


A - different amounts of force but will move at the same rate of speed


B - equal amounts of force but will move at different rates of speed


C - equal amounts of force and will move at the same rate of speed

C - equal amounts of force and will move at the same rate of speed

Using a hand pump, pressure of 100 PSI has been built up in a hydraulic system. The hand pump piston is 1 inch in diameter. A 1/2-inch line connects the hand pump to an actuating cylinder 2 inches in diameter. What is the press in the line between the hand pump and the actuator?


A - 100 PSI


B - 150 PSI


C - 200 PSI

A - 100 PSI

Heat exchanger cooling units are required in some aircraft hydraulic systems because of


A - fluid flammability


B - high pressures and high rates of fluid flow


C - the high heat generated from braking

B - high pressures and high rates of fluid flow

Which is true regarding he ground check of a flap operating mechanism which has just been installed?


A - if the time required to operate the mechanism increases with successive operations, it indicates the air is being worked out of the system


B - if the time required to operate the mechanism decreases with successive operations, it indicates the air is being worked out of the system


C - all hydraulic lines and components should be checked for leaks by applying soapy water to all connections

B - if the time required to operate the mechanism decreases with successive operations, it indicates the air is being worked out of the system

A hydraulic system operational check during ground sunup of an aircraft indicates that the wing flaps cannot be lowered using the main hydraulic system, but can be lowered by using the emergency hand pump. Which is the most likely cause?


A - the flap selector valve has a severe internal leak


B - the pressure accumulator is not supplying pressure to the system


C - the fluid level in the reservoir is low

C - the fluid level in the reservoir is low

Many hydraulic reservoirs contain a small quantity of fluid which is not available to the main system pump. his fluid is retained to


A - prime the main system


B - supply fluid to the auxiliary pump


C - supply fluid to the pressure accumulator

B - supply fluid to the auxiliary pump

The unit which causes one hydraulic operation to follow another in a definite order is called a


A - selector valve


B - sequence valve


C - shuttle valve

B - sequence valve

The purpose of a hydraulic pressure regulator is to


A - prevent the system pressure from rising above a predetermined amount due to thermal expansion


B - boost the pressure in portions of the system


C - relieve the pump of its load when no actuating units are being operated

C - relieve the pump of its load when no actuating units are being operated

Severe kickback of the emergency hydraulic hand pump handle during the normal intake stroke will indicate which of the following?


A - the hand pump inlet check valve is sticking open


B - the main system relief valve is set too high


C - the hand pump outlet check valve is sticking open

C - the hand pump outlet check valve is sticking open

What type of valve is an aircraft hydraulic system permits fluid to flow freely in one direction, but restricts the rate at which fluid is allowed to flow in the other direction?


A - check valve


B - orifice restrictor


C - orifice check valve

C - orifice check valve

The main system pressure relief valve in a simple hydraulic system equipped with a power control valve should be adjusted


A - with the power control valve held in the CLOSED position


B - while one or more actuating units are in operation


C - with the power control valve in the OPEN position

A - with the power control valve held in the CLOSED position

A hydraulic accumulator is charged with an air preload of 1,000 PSI. When a hydraulic system pressure of 3,000 PSI is developed, the pressure on the air side of the accumulator will be


A - 1,000 PSI


B - 3,000 PSI


C - 4,000 PSI

B - 3,000 PSI

How is the air in a hydraulic accumulator prevented from entering the fluid system


A - by forcing the oil/air mixture through a centrifugal separating chamber that prevents the air from leaving the accumulator


B - by physically separating the air chamber from the oil chamber with a flexible or movable separator


C - by including a valve that automatically closes when the fluid level lowers to a preset amount

B - by physically separating the air chamber from the oil chamber with a flexible or movable separator

After a hydraulic accumulator has been installed and air chamber charged, the main system hydraulic pressure gauge will not show a hydraulic pressure reading until


A - at least one selector valve has been actuated to allow fluid to flow into the fluid side of the accumulator


B - the air pressure has become equal to the fluid pressure


C - the fluid side of the accumulator has been charged

C - the fluid side of the accumulator has been charged

Which must be done before adjusting the relief valve of a main hydraulic system incorporating a pressure regulator?


A - eliminate the action of the unloading valve


B - adjust all other system relief valves which have a lower pressure setting


C - manually unseat all system check valves to allow unrestricted flow in both directions

A - eliminate the action of the unloading valve

Which seals are used with petroleum base hydraulic fluids?


A - polyester


B - butyl rubber


C - buna-N

C - buna-N

Seals used with a mineral base hydraulic fluid are identified by which color code?


A - green dash


B - blue dot or stripe


C - yellow dot or stripe

B - blue dot or stripe

The air that is expended and no longer needed when an actuating unit is operated in a pneumatic system is


A - exhausted or dumped, usually overboard


B - returned to the compressor


C - charged or pressurized for use during the next operating cycle

A - exhausted or dumped, usually overboard

Some hydraulic systems incorporate a device which is designed to remain open to allow a normal fluid flow in the line, but closed if the fluid flow increases above an established rate. This device is generally referred to as a


A - hydraulic fuse


B - flow regulator


C - metering check valve

A - hydraulic fuse

When hydraulic system pressure control and relief units fail to function properly, how are most systems protected against overpressure?


A - a shear section on the main hydraulic pump drive shaft


B - one or more hydraulic fuses installed in the pressure and return lines


C - a shuttle valve interconnecting the main and emergency systems

A - a shear section on the main hydraulic pump drive shaft

A worn hydraulic pump shaft seal can normally be detected by


A - hydraulic fluid flowing from the pump drain line


B - evidence of hydraulic fluid combined in the engine oil


C - the presence of hydraulic fluid around the pump mounting pad

A - hydraulic fluid flowing from the pump drain line

If an engine-driven hydraulic pump of the correct capacity fails to maintain normal system pressure during the operation of a cowl flap actuating unit, the probable cause is


A - mechanical interference to the movement of the cowl flap


B - a partial restriction in the import of the selector valve


C - restriction in the pump outlet

C - restriction in the pump outlet

Before removing the filler cap of a pressurized hydraulic reservoir, in order to service the system, you must


A - relieve the hydraulic system pressure


B - pressurize all components in the system


C - relieve the air pressure

C - relieve the air pressure

What happens to the output of a constant-displaceent hydraulic pump when the hydraulic system pressure regulator diverts the fluid from the system to the reservoir?


A - the output pressure remains the same, but the volume reduces


B - the output pressure reduces, but the volume remains the same


C - the output pressure and volume remain the same

B - the output pressure reduces, but the volume remains the same

Hydraulic system accumulators serve which of the following functions?


1. dampen pressure surges


2. supplement the system pump demand is beyond the pump's capacity


3. store power for limited operation of components if the pump is not operating


4. ensure a continuous supply of fluid to the pump




A - 2, 3


B - 1, 2, 3, 4


C - 1, 2, 3

C - 1, 2, 3

Chattering of the hydraulic pump during operation is an indication


A - of low accumulator preload


B - that the main system relief valve is sticking open


C - that air is entering the pump

C - that air is entering the pump

Quick-disconnect couplings in hydraulic systems provide a means of


A - easily replacing hydraulic lines in areas where leaks are common


B - quickly connecting and disconnecting hydraulic lines and eliminate the possibility of contaminates entering the system


C - quickly connecting and disconnecting hydraulic lines without loss of fluid or entrance of air into the system

C - quickly connecting and disconnecting hydraulic lines without loss of fluid or entrance of air into the system

Which seal/material is used with phosphate ester base hydraulic fluids?


A - silicone rubber


B - butyl rubber


C - neoprene rubber

B - butyl rubber

A hydraulic pump is a contant-displacement type if it


A - produces an unregulated constant pressure


B - produces a continuos positive pressure


C - delivers a uniform rate of fluid flow

C - delivers a uniform rate of fluid flow

A hydraulic motor converts fluid pressure to


A - linear motion


B - rotary motion


C - angular motion

B - rotary motion

A crossflow valve which is designed to bypass fluid from one side of an actuating cylinder to the other side, under certain conditions, may be found in some aircraft installed in the


A - flap overload system


B - engine cowl flap system


C - landing gear system

C - landing gear system

Hydraulic fluid filtering elements constructed of porous paper are normally


A - cleaned and reused


B - discarded at regular intervals and replaced with new filtering elements


C - not approved for use in certificated aircraft

B - discarded at regular intervals and replaced with new filtering elements

A pilot reports that when the hydraulic pump is running, the pressure is normal. However, when the pump is stopped, no hydraulic pressure is available. This is an indication of a


A - leaking selector valve


B - low accumulator fluid preload


C - leaking accumulator air valve

C - leaking accumulator air valve

If fluid is added to a reservoir in a constant pressure hydraulic system while the system is pressurized, what will result?


A - fluid will spray violently out of the reservoir when the filler neck cap is removed


B - the fluid level will increase when system pressure is reduced


C - air will be drawn into the system, when the filler neck cap is removed

B - the fluid level will increase when system pressure is reduced

In a hydraulic system that has a reservoir pressurized with turbine-engine compressor bleed air, which unit reduces the air pressure between the engine and reservoir?


A - relief valve


B - air bleed relief valve


C - air pressure regulator

C - air pressure regulator

What is the main purpose of a pressurized reservoir in a hydraulic system?


A - prevent tai collapse of altitude


B - prevent hydraulic pump cavitation


C - prevent hydraulic fluid from foaming

B - prevent hydraulic pump cavitation

One of the main advantages of skydrol is its


A - wide operating temperature


B - high operating pressure


C - inability to mix with water

A - wide operating temperature

Hydraulic fluid reservoirs are sometimes designed with a standpipe in one of the outlet ports in order to assure emergency supply of fluid. The outlet port with a standpipe in it furnishes fluid to the


A - emergency pump when the fluid supply to the normal system has been depleted


B - emergency pump at any time it is required


C - normal system power pump

C - normal system power pump

An emergency supply of fluid is often retained in the main hydraulic system reservoir by the use of a standpipe. The supply line is connected to the


A - inlet of the main hydraulic system


B - inlet of the emergency pump


C - outlet of the main system pump

A - inlet of the main hydraulic system

To check the air change in a hydraulic accumulator,


A - reduce all hydraulic pressure, then observe the reading on the accumulator air gauge


B - observe the first reading on the hydraulic system gauge while operating a component in the system


C - read it directly from the auxiliary pressure gauge


A - reduce all hydraulic pressure, then observe the reading on the accumulator air gauge

How would the air pressure charge in the accumulator be determined if the engine is inoperative, but the system still has hydraulic pressure?


A - read it directly from the main system pressure gauge with all actuators inoperative


B - build up system pressure with the emergency pump and then read the pressure on a gauge attached to the air side of the accumulator


C - operate a hydraulic unit slowly and note the pressure at which a rapid pressure drop begins as it goes toward zero


C - operate a hydraulic unit slowly and note the pressure at which a rapid pressure drop begins as it goes toward zero

How many of these seals are used with petroleum base hydraulic fluids?


A - natural rubber, ethylene-propylene


B - neoprene, Buna-N


C - natural rubber, Butyl rubber


B - neoprene, Buna-N

Hydraulic system thermal relief valves are set to open at a


A - lower pressure than the system relief valve


B - higher pressure than the system relief valve


C - lower pressure than the system pressure regulator


B - higher pressure than the system relief valve


Chatter in a hydraulic system is caused by


A - excessive system pressure


B - insufficient system pressure


C - air in the system


C - air in the system


If hydraulic fluid is released when the air valve core of the accumulator is depressed, it is evidence of


A - excessive accumulator air pressure


B - a leaking check valve


C - a ruptured diaphragm or leaking seals


C - a ruptured diaphragm or leaking seals


Although dents in the heel of a bend are not permissible, they are acceptable in the remainder of the hydraulic tube providing they are less than what percent of the tube diameter?


A - 5


B - 10


C - 20


C - 20

If the hydraulic system pressure is normal while the engine-driven pump is running, but there is no pressure after the engine has been shut off, it indicates


A - the system relief valve setting is too high


B - no air pressure in the accumulator


C - the pressure regulator is set too high


B - no air pressure in the accumulator


The purpose of restrictors in hydraulic systems is to


A - control the rate of movement of hydraulically operated mechanisms


B - allow the flow of fluid in one direction only


C - lower the operating pressure of selected components


A - control the rate of movement of hydraulically operated mechanisms

A common cause of slow actuation of hydraulic components is


A - cold fluid


B - restricted orifices


C - internal leakage in the actuating unit


C - internal leakage in the actuating unit

A loud hammering noise in a hydraulic system having an accumulator usually indicates


A - air in the fluid


B - too much preload in the accumulator


C - too low or no preload in the accumulator


C - too low or no preload in the accumulator


Teflon hose that has developed a permanent set from being exposed to high pressure or temperature should


A - not be straightened or bent further


B - not be reinstalled once removed


C - be immediately replaced


A - not be straightened or bent further

In a typical high-pressure pneumatic system, if the moisture separator does not vent accumulated water when the compressor shuts down, a likely cause is a


A - saturated chemical dryer


B - malfunctioning pressure transmitter


C - malfunctioning solenoid dump valve


C - malfunctioning solenoid dump valve