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12.10.1 Introduction
The Dash 8-Q400 has four hydraulic systems, three main systems, and an auxiliary system.
The No. 1 and No. 2 independent main systems provide power to operate the:
• Flight Controls
• Landing Gear
• Nose Wheel Steering
• Brake Systems.
The No. 3 main hydraulic system supplies pressure to the left and right elevators if the
No. 1 and/or No. 2 hydraulic system(s) fail. The auxiliary hand operated hydraulic system pro-
vides power to the emergency main landing gear extension system.
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MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 3
1 2
NO. 3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
RESERVOIR CAPACITY-
NO. 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM NO. 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
2.6 U.S. QUARTS
(LEFT ENGINE) RESERVOIR (RIGHT ENGINE)RESERVOIR
CAPACITY- 8 U.S. QUARTS CAPACITY- 12 U.S. QUARTS
RH ELEVATOR
ISOLATION
VALVE
DCMP
EDP 1 3000 PSI SPU EDP 2
DC
ENGINE STANDBY ENGINE MOTOR PUMP
DRIVEN PUMP POWER UNIT DRIVEN PUMP 2600-3250 PSI LH ELEVATOR
3000 PSI
HYDRAULIC HYDRAULIC
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ISOLATION VALVE MOTOR PUMP
OUTBOARD
FLAPS ROLL SPOILERS
INBOARD
ROLL SPOILERS
NOSE WHEEL
STEERING ALTERNATE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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NORMAL
BRAKES ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR
(ANTI-SKID) EMERGENCY/
RESERVOIR CAPACITY-
PARK BRAKES
1 U.S. QUARTS
LANDING
GEAR
MAIN LANDING
LH ELEVATOR RH ELEVATOR LH ELEVATOR RH ELEVATOR GEAR EXTENSION
ALTERNATE SYSTEM
RUDDER RUDDER HAND PUMP
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12.10.2 General
Main hydraulic power is provided by three independent hydraulic systems, designated No. 1
(left), No. 2 (right) and No. 3 (aft) (Figure 12.10-1). The No. 1 and No. 2 hydraulic systems are
normally pressurized by a single Engine-Driven Pump (EDP) for each system. System pressure
is maintained at 3000 psi.
The No. 3 hydraulic system is powered by an accumulator which is pressurized by a DC-Motor-
Driven-Pump (DCMP). A pressure switch controls the DCMP operation to maintain the accumu-
lator pressure within 2600 to 3250 psi.
An electrically driven Standby Hydraulic Pump operates as a backup to the No. 1 hydraulic sys-
tem. It operates during the take-off and landing phases, or if No.1 engine fails. A Power Transfer
Unit (PTU) operates as a backup to the No. 2 hydraulic system. The PTU is powered by the No. 1
hydraulic system. If both engine fail, where both EDPs and the Standby Hydraulic Pump are
unavailable, the DCMP in No. 3 hydraulic system provides sufficient hydraulic power to the ele-
vators for pitch control.
The No. 1 system powers the:
• Flaps
• Rudder (Lower Power Control Unit (PCU))
• Inboard Roll Spoilers
• Elevators (Outboard PCUs)
• Main Wheel Brakes/Anti Skid
The No. 2 system powers the:
• Landing Gear
• Nose Wheel Steering
• Outboard Roll Spoilers
• Emergency/Parking Brakes
• Rudder (Upper PCU)
• Elevators (Centre PCUs)
The No. 3 system supplies backup power to:
• Left Elevator (Inboard PCU)
• Right Elevator (Inboard PCU)
The Emergency Hydraulic system powers the:
• Alternate Landing Gear Extension System.
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GPWS
+ LANDING
FLAP
10
15
35
HYDRAULIC CONTROL
STBY HYD PTU HYD #3
PRESS CNTRL ISOL VLV
ON ON OPEN
1 2 3
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0 5
HYD PRESS HYD QTY
FLAP 10
PSI x 1000 % x 100
DEG PK
BRK STBY 1 2 3 1 2 3
35 4 1
0 0
1 2 3 4 5
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ELECTRICAL
DC EXT AC EXT
PWR ON PWR ON
BATT APU GEN AC GEN 1
LOAD °C LOAD VOLT LOAD
MAIN +1. 00 +22 +1. 00 A 115 . 06
AUX
STBY
- . 34 +22
- . 34 +22 MFD 1 DC GEN
1 LOAD 2
B 115
C 115
. 06
. 06
ESS
L
DC BUS
27.7
VOLT
or
R
27.7
+1. 00
TRU
. 06
A 115
AC GEN 2
VOLT LOAD
. 06
. 06
MFD 2
MAIN 28.5 28.5 1 LOAD 2 B 115
SEC 26.1 26.1 +1. 00 +1. 00 C 115 . 06
0 5
SPOILERS
FLAP 10
RUD
DEG LO LI RO
35 L R
ELEV ELEV
HYD PRESS PSI HYD QTY %
PK BRK STBY 1 2 3 1 2 3
3000 0 3000 3000 0 100 100 100
1 2 3 4 5
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ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR
RUDDER
RIGHT
LEFT
SPOILERS
INBOARD
BRAKES
FLAPS
SPU
EDP
PTU
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LEGEND
Hydraulic pressure line
Hydraulic return line # 1 ENG # 1 HYD
HYD PUMP THERMAL ISO VLV
Hydraulic suction line HEAT
BYPASS
EXCHANGER
VALVE
Case drain
FROM
RESERVOIR PRESS
EDP SWITCH
PRESSURE
SWITCH
TO ISOLATION
#2 MFD VALVE
FIREWALL
TO #2 MFD TO ISOLATION PRIORITY
SHUTOFF
VALVE VALVE
VALVE
PRESSURE
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SPU CONTROL PANEL BRAKES &
INBD FLT
FLAPS SPOILERS
PTU
#1 STBY HYD RESERVOIR SELECT
PUMP HOT TO VALVE
#2 MFD
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RUDDER PCU
TO #2 (LOWER) &
TEMP SWITCHES SYSTEM ELEVATOR PCU
FIRE PROTECTION PANEL #1 HYD (OUTBOARD)
FLUID HOT
PTU
PARK BRAKE OUTBOARD SPOILERS
MAIN LANDING
GEAR
ENGINE DRIVEN RIGHT
PUMP (EDP) ELEVATOR
POWER TRANSFER
UNIT (PTU)
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NOSE WHEEL
STEERING RUDDER
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LEFT
ELEVATOR
MAIN LANDING
GEAR
PARK BRAKE
OUTBOARD SPOILERS
HAND PUMP
LEGEND
Hydraulic pressure line
Hydraulic return line
# 2 HYD
Hydraulic suction line THERMAL ISO VLV
BYPASS HEAT
Case drain VALVE EXCHANGER
FROM
RESERVOIR
EDP
PRESSURE
SWITCH
ISOLATION
VALVE
# 2 ENG TO #2 MFD TO ISOLATION
HYD PUMP VALVE
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RELIEF VALVE
TO PTU
SWITCH
FIREWALL
BRAKE
LEGEND
SHUTOFF
VALVE
ACCUMULATOR
RESERVOIR TO #1
TO SYSTEM
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TO #2
#2 MFD MFD
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HYDRAULIC CONTROL
STBY HYD PTU HYD #3
PRESS CNTRL ISOL VLV
ON #1 HYD #2 HYD
SYSTEM SYSTEM
PTU
SELECT
VALVE
PTU
HYD HYD
MOTOR PUMP
PRESSURE
SWITCH
PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER
#1 HYD #2 HYD
SYSTEM SYSTEM
0 5
HYD PRESS HYD QTY
FLAP 10
PSI x 1000 % x 100
DEG PK
BRK STBY 1 2 3 1 2 3
35 4 1
0 0
LEGEND
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE
HYDRAULIC RETURN LINE
HYDRAULIC SUCTION LINE
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ACCUMULATOR
ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR
RIGHT
DCMP
LEFT
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LEGEND
ACCUMULATOR
TO NO. 2
MFD
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INBD ELEVATOR
PCUs
DCMP
ISOLATION
VALVE
STANDBY
#3 STBY
BATTERY HYD PUMP PRESS SW.
TO NO. 2 TO FCECU
MFD
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ALTERNATE LANDING
GEAR HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR
HAND PUMP 1.25 U.S. QUARTS
(1.2 LITRES)
AUXILIARY
ACTUATOR
FW
D
LANDING GEAR
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A ALTERNATE EXTENSION
DOOR (OPEN)
NOTE
Left Gear shown.
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LEGEND
SUCTION LINE
PRESSURE LINE