P92 Echo Super
Maintenance Manual
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6.5 Brake System
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The brake system consists of a brake fluid reservoir (4), a master cylinder: (3) two disc brakes assemblies; and an intercept
valve activates parking brake (3). Braking action is through a lever (1) located on cabin tunnel between seats. Hydraulic
circuit intercept valve is also located between seats and, when closed with lever pulled, keeps circuit under pressure and
aircraft‟s
parking brake on. A check-valve is installed (5) that provides braking action even if the parking brake valve (2) is
shut.
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Figure 6-10 Brake
System
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6.5.1 Draining and replacing brake fluid
To replace the brake fluid:
Service one side first, then other
A. Remove reservoir cap
B. Unscrew line nipple (6) from disk caliper
C. Using a manually operated pump, add brake fluid MIL 5606 until level reaches bottom of reservoir, reattach line
to caliper avoiding fluid spill
Repeat operations A, B, C for other side
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Revision Date:
10-29-2007
Revision Number:
3.01
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