Extra EA 500 - Hydraulic System Limits

Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 2
EXTRA 500 Limitations
2.16.b Hydraulic System Limits
1 Hydraulic powerpack (Landing Gear Retraction)
Oil Grade: MIL-H-5606G and MIL-PRF-5606H or later (*)
Reservoir content: 1.1 L (1.16 U.S. Quarts)
Max. operating pressure: 12.0 MPa (1740 psi)
2 Wheel Brakes
Oil Grade: MIL-H-5606G and MIL-PRF-5606H or later (*)
Reservoir content: 0.148 L (5.0 Oz)
Max. operating pressure : 5.5 MPa (800 psi)
3 Oleo Shock Absorber
Oil Grade: MIL-H-5606G and MIL- PRF-5606H or later (*)
Normal operating pressure: Main gear: 5.7 MPa (827 psi)
Nose gear: 1.5 MPa (218 psi)
(*) Recommended hydraulic fluid type is: AeroShell Fluid 4 or
AeroShell Fluid 41.
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