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Flexible Fluid Lines
Fluid Line Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flexible Hose | Used in aircraft fluid systems to connect moving parts with stationary parts. |
| Flexible Hose | Used in aircraft fluid systems in locations subject to vibration. |
| Pure Rubber | What Material is never used in the construction of flexible fluid lines. |
| Buna-N | Synthetic rubber compound which has excellent resistance to petroleum products. |
| Neoprene | Synthetic rubber compound which has an acetylene base. Its resistance to petroleum products is not as good as Buna-N |
| Butyl | Synthetic rubber compound made from petroleum raw materials use with phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid (Skydrol). |
| Low pressure | Type of Hose below 250 psi. Fabric braid reinforcement |
| Medium pressure | Type of Hose up to 3,000 psi. One wire braid reinforcement. Smaller sizes carry up to 3,000 psi. Larger sizes carry pressure up to 1,500 psi |
| High Pressure | Type of Hose all sizes up to 3,000 psi operating pressures. |
| 9 inches | markings are in contrasting colored letters and numerals which indicate the natural lay (no twist) of the hose and are repeated at intervals of not more than: |
| Lay lines | Hose marking used to indicate if a hose is twisted. |
| Skydrol | Hose suitable for use with phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid will be marked: |
| Teflon™ | DuPont trade name for tetrafluoroethylene resin. |
| Teflon™ | Hose material compatible with nearly every substance or agent used. |
| pre-set | Name for a preformed hose assembly with a support wire |
| Cold-Flow | the deep, permanent impressions in the hose produced by the pressure of hose clamps or supports. |
| Swaged | If a failure occurs in a flexible hose equipped with these end fittings, the entire assembly must be replaced. |
| Inside Diameter | Used to determine flexible hose size. |
| hydraulic oil or water | Hydraulic, fuel, and oil lines are generally tested using: |
| dry, oil-free air or nitrogen | Air or instrument lines are tested with: |
| 1.5 system pressure | Hose are tested to: |
| 5 to 8 percent of its total length | When installing flexible hose, provide slack or bend in the hose line from: |
| length | When pressurized, flexible hose contracts in |
| diameter | When pressurized, flexible hose expands in |
| 24 inches | Hose must be supported at least every: |
| Teflon™-cushioned clamp | Type of clamp is used in areas where the deteriorating effect of Skydrol, hydraulic fluid, or fuel is expected. |
| Bonded | Type of clamp used to secure metal hydraulic, fuel, or oil lines in place. |