This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) has been compiled to provide information on hydraulic systems fitted to commercial aircraft.
The aircraft that have been included in this document are in operational service with either airlines or cargo operators. No information is presented for aircraft that are currently being developed.
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Design requirements: Governing airworthiness regulations
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System pressure: Fluid power system operating pressure
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Hydraulic fluid: Type of fluid system is designed for
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Number of hydraulic systems: Number and identification of independent hydraulic systems
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System temperature: Minimum and maximum design operating temperatures
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Main hydraulic pump data: Flow, pressure, displacement
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Auxiliary pump data: System auxiliary pump or back-up data
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Hydraulic motor data: System hydraulic motor requirements
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Accumulator data: Usage, volume and precharge requirements
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Reservoir data: Type, volume and pressure
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Relief valve data: Usage, crack and reseat pressures, rated flow
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Filtration: Usage, filtration rating
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Tubing data: Materials, sizes, wall thicknesses
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Fitting data: Type, size range, material
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Schematic diagram: System architecture, services supplied and details of power pressure and supply systems