Description / Abstract:
The scope of this Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) covers
where, when, and how often to sample hydraulic system fluid on
aerospace vehicles for particulate contamination measurements.
The measurement of hydraulic fluid particulate contamination is
of concern to the aerospace community because of the critical
importance of hydraulic equipment reliablility. Contamination is
always present in the system fluid, even in new unused fluid.
Contamination must be below a level that will not adversely affect
system operation. This ARP draws from aerospace industry experience
and practice to establish criteria for fluid contamination sampling
recommendations in aerospace vehicle hydraulic systems. Fluid
samples can then be subjected to measurement of particulate
contamination and of other harmful contaminants such as chlorinated
solvents and water.