Galley System

Part 2
Bachelor in Aircraft Engineering
Technology (Mechanical).
Cabin Interior System (AGD21003)
Semester 2 week 5.

What water related systems do you

think existed in an aircraft?
In pair, discuss what water related
systems do you think existed in an
aircraft?
Then prepare your answer as to why such
systems must existed in an aircraft?

B 767 Water & Waste System

Potable water
Distribution
system.

Waste water
Drain
system.

Waste
system.

WATER & WASTE

Waste Water System

B737-300/400/500 Waste Water System

A. WASTE WATER SYSTEMS WITHOUT DRAIN MAST;
the system will drain the waste water from the lavatory compartments.
The system drains the waste water to the toilet tank.
B. WASTE WATER SYSTEMS WITH DRAIN MAST;
The system will drain the waste water from the lavatory sinks and from
the galley compartments. The system has the plumbing that is necessary
to drain the waste water overboard thru the drain masts.
C.

On some airplanes, waste water from the forward galley, lavatory and
threshold drains are drained into the waste water holding tank located in
the electronics equipment compartment. The holding tank provides storage
for waste water accumulated while the airplane is on the ground. When
the airplane is in flight, this accumulation and any additional waste
water from the forward galley or lavatory drains is siphoned overboard
thru the forward drain mast. Waste water from the aft galley, lavatory
and threshold drains are routed directly overboard thru the aft drain mast.

D. NON MODULAR LAVATORIES;

the lavatory floor drain that is installed under the toilet tank is also
a component of the waste water system.
E. MODULAR LAVATORIES;
the moisture condensation and the water leakage from the toilet tank is
collected in the enclosure for the toilet tank. Holes are made in the
enclosure adjacent to the lavatory floor. The leakage from the holes
give the indication that the waste water has collected and must be removed.

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Lavatory Sink
The lavatory sink material is stainless steel. The sink has these properties:
(1) A hot water valve and a cold water valve with a common output.
(2) The opening located in the sink top edge will drain the sink water
when the primary sink drain is blocked.
(3) The mechanically operated blockage in the primary sink drain is
spring loaded in the closed position.
(4) On some airplanes, the water valves will shut off automatically
10 to 30 seconds after you push the actuator.
Lavatory Floor Drain (All except airplanes with modular lavatories - Fig. 2)
A lavatory floor drain in the catch basin under the toilet tank will
collect condensation and leakage from the toilet tank area. It has a
floor drain fitting, a strainer, a check valve, and a hose. The check
valve in the hose allows the liquid to drain in the toilet drain tube and
prevents the waste from entering the lavatory compartment.
Waste Water Plumbing
The waste water plumb lines in the lavatory compartments are flexible
hose. (For specific material of any hose assembly, refer to Boeing
Illustrated Parts Catalogue.)

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Waste Water Drain Masts
Locate the forward drain mast on the bottom of the fuselage in the left
air conditioning fairing. Locate the aft drain mast on the bottom of the
fuselage forward of the aft entry door (Fig. 1). The drain masts will
drain waste water from the system while the airplane is in flight. The
primary anti-ice for the drain mast is the cabin air. The secondary
anti-ice is the electrical heating elements wrapped around the inner
drain mast line (AMM 30-71-00/001).
Threshold Drain
A threshold drain is installed at the opening for each cabin entry door.
(1) DRAIN SYSTEMS WITH A DRAIN MAST;
The water that is collected by the threshold drain goes out of the
airplane through the drain mast.
(2) DRAIN SYSTEMS WITHOUT A DRAIN MAST;
The water is routed to the bilge area.
Drain Vents
A. Drain vents are installed on some drain lines that go to the drain mast.
The drain vents help to control the air noises that come from the galley
and threshold drains. The drain vents also help to remove the odours from
the lavatories.

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Waste Water Holding Tank
On some airplanes, the waste water holding tank has a capacity of 5
U.S. gallons and is located in the left side of the electronic equipment
compartment. The tank is accessed by opening the electronic equipment
compartment external access door located under the airplane just aft of
the forward entry doors. The tank is drained by opening the drain valve
under the tank which allows waste water to drain from the tank to the
drain fitting on the fuselage. The tank is rinsed by pumping water into
the flush port on the forward toilet service panel with the holding tank
drain valve and control handle in the open position. The holding tank
drain valve and control handle must always be in the closed position for
flight.
NOTE:
Any fluid pumped into the flush port while the holding tank control handle is
in the closed position is directed to the forward toilet tank.

Toilet System

Recirculation toilet
Determining Parts Whole Relationships.

Analysing Ideas

In your group of four;

What smaller things make up the whole?
For each part, what would happen if it was
missing?
What is the function of each part?

Assignment 8

The whole object. Analysing Ideas

Parts of the object.

No. 1.

No. 2.

No. 3.

No. 4.

Part of the object considered.

What would happen if this part is not there?

What does this part do?

RECIRCULATION TOILET SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

General
Separate, independent toilet systems are provided in the forward cabin.
Toilets in each lavatory compartment are electrically powered flushing units which collect the waste
material in a waste tank and combine it with the flushing agent by chemical and mechanical
treatment. The units are primed initially with 3 gallons of a concentrated solution of disinfectant,
deodorant and dye.
The toilet units are installed in each lavatory compartment entirely above the lavatory compartment
floor. Each unit consists of a toilet shroud assembly, flushing components and a waste tank.
Servicing components in the forward and aft systems allow ground draining and cleansing of the toilet
units.
Toilet flushing action is initiated by turning the toilet flush handle. This begins a cycle in which flushing
liquid is drawn into a filter, rotating on some airplanes, and pumped through the toilet bowl flush ring
into the bowl with a swirling action. Waste material and flushing liquid flow out the bottom of the bowl
into the waste tank.
A hinged spout (Koehler) - separator (Monogram) at the bottom of the bowl prevents splash and
vision of tank contents. Should mechanical or power failure occur, the hinged spout or separator can
be dropped, allowing the toilet to be operated as a conventional static unit.
The tanks are serviced externally through two service panels. The forward service panel is located at
Station 301 on the right side of the fuselage. The aft service panel is at Station 1173 on the left side
of the fuselage.

B737-300/400/500 Toilet System

A. Separate independent toilet systems are provided in the forward lavatory
compartment and the aft lavatory compartment (Fig. 1 and 2). The toilet
flushing unit is electrically operated. The waste material collects in a
waste tank. The unit uses filtered waste liquid as the flushing liquid.
The primary flushing liquid is a strong solution of disinfectant,
deodorant, dye, and water.
B. The toilet unit is installed in each lavatory compartment entirely above
the lavatory compartment floor. Each unit consists of a toilet shroud
assembly, flushing components and a waste tank. On some airplanes, the
waste storage capacity of the aft toilets is increased by the
installation of the auxiliary waste tank.
C. Servicing components in the toilet systems allow ground draining and
rinsing of the toilet units.
D. Turn the toilet flush handle to initiate the toilet flush procedure. The
flushing liquid flows through a filter to the flush ring in the toilet
bowl. The waste material and the flushing liquid flow out the bottom of
the bowl to the waste tank.
E. A separator between the tank and the bowl prevents splash and vision of
tank contents. Should mechanical or power failure occur, the toilet can
be operated as a conventional static unit.

Recirculation Toilet Video.

Does it look hygienic?
Why?

B737-300/400/500 Toilet System

Toilet Tank Shroud Assemblies (Figs. 1 and 2)
Each toilet tank shroud assembly consists of a standard commercial seat
and cover attached to a shroud which covers the flushing components
mounted on the tank top. The tank shroud is attached to the upper and
lower ends of the tank shroud support angles.
Toilet Flushing Components (Figs. 1 and 2)
The flushing components include a flush handle, timer, flush motor and
the required tubing. The flush motor and tubing are on the tank top.
The flush handle and timer are on the toilet back shroud located above
the toilet unit.
Toilet Flush Handle (Figs. 1 and 2)
The flush handle is rotated to start the timer for the flushing cycle.
Toilet Timer (Fig. 1 and 2)
The timer is mounted behind the flush handle. Rotating the flush handle
15 degrees provides power to the flush motor for 10 |2 seconds.

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Toilet Flush Motor-Pump-Filter Assembly (Fig. 1)
The motor-pump-filter assembly has a motor, a pump, and a filter.
The assembly mounting plate, with six mounting bolts, is installed
on the toilet top near the toilet bowl.
(1) The motor for the pump impeller is direct drive. The impeller
drains the fluid from the toilet tank to a filter. The fluid then
flows to a spray ring in the toilet bowl (Fig. 1).
(2) An overheat switch is installed in the motor. The overheat
switch will open when the motor temperature is more than the safe
operating limit. When the motor temperature cools to the operating
limit, the overheat switch will close to operate the motor.
(3) The filter is a cylindrically shaped basket with holes to allow
flush fluid to be drawn from the tank and prevent debris from
clogging the pump.
Toilet Tubing (Figs. 1 and 2)
The toilet flush line connects the pump outlet to a flush ring
attached to the toilet bowl. Nozzles on the flush ring direct a stream
liquid into the bowl.

of

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Toilet Waste Tank (Figs. 1 and 2)
A. Each toilet waste tank assembly includes a fibreglass tank fitted with a
toilet bowl, motor-pump-filter assembly and tank drain valve (Fig. 2).
The capacity of the forward lavatory compartment tank is 16 gallons and
the aft lavatory compartment tank 17 gallons. The drain valve is
operated by a cable from the toilet service panel. The toilet bowl has a
hinged separator that can be held open for limited access to the tank
interior through the bowl.
B. Toilet tanks with fasteners along the periphery of the top of the tank
have removable tops while tanks without the fasteners are one-piece
without a removable top. On tanks with removable top, a rubber gasket is
placed along the top edge of the tank to form a water tight seal when the
tank top is installed. The removable top allows removal of all
components on tank top from tank body as a unit.
C. In lavatories equipped with a catch basin, the toilet tank is installed
in the catch basin. The catch basin will drain the water leakage and the
moisture condensation to prevent tank corrosion. The water in the catch
basin will drain to the toilet drain line.

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B737-300/400/500 Toilet System

The drain valve permits flow of the toilet tank waste to a service cart.
The drain valve gives a positive seal when closed. It is a spring-loaded
valve, primarily closed, that does not require lubrication. Pull the
valve cable handle found on the service panel to open the drain valve.
When the valve cable handle is in the extend position, you turn the
handle to latch it. The drain plug found in the drain line is opened by
an attachment on the service cart. The drain plug stops waste leakage
when you open the drain cap.
On some airplanes a ball valve and a flapper valve are installed in the
drain line. The ball valve is installed in the drain line 4 to 6 feet
above the forward service panel. The ball valve operates with the drain
valve to permit flow of the toilet waste to a service cart. The valve
cable is a push and pull type found between the service panel and the
ball valve. The valve cable is a pull type found between the ball valve
and the drain valve. The flapper valve found at the drain line outlet
stops the waste leakage because of a faulty drain valve. Open the
flapper valve after you open the drain cap.
On airplanes with a flapper valve, a flapper valve replaces the drain plug.

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E. On some airplanes, quick disconnect (V-type) clamps are used to secure
the toilet bowl, tank drain valve and motor-pump-filter assembly to the
top of the tank.
F. Three cleansing spray nozzles are mounted within the perforated filter.
When connected to pressurized water source during servicing, the nozzles
rotate and spray rinse water on the insides of the filter and tank.
(1) For airplanes with auxiliary waste tanks, the spray tube in the tank
will flush the waste from the tank walls. The spray tube is connected to the ground flush
fitting on the service panel.
G. A check valve, installed in the ground flush line, prevents air leakage
and prevents waste fluid from entering the ground flush line. The valve
is mounted on the tank top at the point where the flush line changes from
tubing to flexible hose.
H. An overboard vent line is connected at the top of the tank and routed
through a muffler to the overboard drain mast or to a vent nozzle on the
skin of the airplane. A lavatory compartment vent line is also connected
to the muffler.
I. A vacuum vent line equalizes the pressure in the lavatory compartment,
the waste tank, and the inside of the toilet bowl. Refer to Sink Cabinet
Passenger Water System Components illustration, 38-11-00, D&O.

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TOILET SERVICING

Vacuum Toilet System

Vacuum Toilet
Determining Parts Whole Relationships.

Analysing Ideas

In your group of four;

What smaller things make up the whole?
For each part, what would happen if it was
missing?
What is the function of each part?
Assignment 9

The whole object. Analysing Ideas

Parts of the object.

No. 1.

No. 2.

No. 3.

No. 4.

Part of the object considered.

What would happen if this part is not there?

What does this part do?

B747-400 Toilet System

The toilet waste system uses a vacuum system to collect, transport, and store
toilet waste from the
lavatories. The system has four waste tanks and associated vacuum system
components located in
the bulk cargo compartment. Waste is removed from the toilet bowls by creating
a vacuum in the
waste tanks. This vacuum draws the waste through waste lines into the waste
tank. Vacuum blowers,
in the waste tank overboard vent lines, create the vacuum needed for flushing
and transporting toilet
waste at low altitudes and on the ground. Differential pressure supplies the
vacuum during high
altitude flight.

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Waste Tanks
(Figure 2)
A. The waste tanks are located aft of the restraining net at the aft end of the bulk cargo compartment.
The tanks are mounted in pairs on each side of the airplane behind partitions which must be
removed for access. The tanks are fastened to cradles constructed from support channels and rods.
B. The waste tanks are monofilament spun Fiberglass over a stainless steel liner. The forward waste
tanks hold approximately 85 gallons each. The aft tanks hold approximately 65 gallons each.
C. At the top of each tank is a water separator. The water separators remove moisture from the waste
tank air before the air is vented overboard. A vacuum blower is in the overboard vent line coming
from each pair of tanks. The waste tanks each have two inlet waste line connections near the top of
the tank; if unused, the inlets are capped.
Each tank has two point level sensors to give signals when the tank is full. A rinse nozzle is mounted
adjacent to the point level sensors to direct rinse water at the inside surface of these sensors. Water
from the rinse nozzle cleans the point level sensors and at the same time, washes down the inside
wall of the tank. An in-line filter in the rinse line prevents debris from the water source from clogging
the rinse nozzle.
D. The vented air from the water separator goes through the vacuum blower when the airplane is not at
flight altitude, or through the vacuum blower check valve when the airplane is at flight altitude.
E. The following level sensor configuration applies:
(1) Each tank has a continuous level sensor between the overboard vent line and the tank drain line.
The continuous level sensor is electrically connected to the waste quantity indicator and the
precharge shutoff valve. A precharge shutoff valve is installed in the rinse line above each tank.

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Service Panel
(Figure 3)
A. The ground service panel for the toilet waste system is on the bottom
centreline of the fuselage near
the aft end of the airplane. The service panel has four rinse fittings, four waste
tank drain valve
handles, and a waste drain fitting. The waste drain fitting has an outer cap and
an inner door to
prevent leakage.
B. A set of four lights (one for each waste tank) gives warning that one or more
of the waste tank level
sensors is fouled and cleaning is required.
The lights are controlled by the sensor fouled circuit in the waste tank level
sensor control modules.

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Drain Valves
(Figure 2)
A. A waste tank drain valve is located in the drain line of each waste tank under the bulk cargo
compartment floor. Each waste tank has one drain valve that is used during servicing to drain the
waste tanks. The valve is normally closed. Pulling on the appropriate drain valve handle at the toilet
service panel opens the appropriate drain valve. When the valve is open the toilet waste can drain
through the drain line and out the service panel. When the drain valve is opened the attached switch
will open cutting off power to the vacuum blower. This prevents the vacuum blower from operating
during servicing. Pushing on the drain valve handle closes the respective drain valves and restores
power back to the vacuum blowers.
Vacuum Blowers
(Figure 2)
A. The vacuum blowers give the negative pressure (vacuum) that is necessary to flush the toilets at low
altitudes, and when the airplane is on the ground. There is one vacuum blower for each pair of waste
tanks. Thermal limit switches in the vacuum blowers open at about 3908F to remove power from the
vacuum blowers. The vacuum blowers give a negative pressure of not more than 10 to 11 inches of
mercury. The vacuum blowers are mounted on shelves with shock mounts and are connected to the
waste tanks with rubber hoses.
Point Level Sensors
(Figure 2)
A. The toilets will not operate and the LAV INOPS light will come on only when the two sensors give
signals that the tank is full.

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Continuous Level Sensors
A. The Continuous Level Sensor (CLS) is made of these parts:
(1) The sensor module (with electrical cable)
(2) The diaphragm module
(3) The capillary tube.
B. The CLS is mounted between the waste tank drain line and the overboard vent
line. The CLS measures the level of the toilet waste that is in the waste tank. The
measurement data is changed to an electrical signal which is sent to the level
sensor logic control module from the CLS. An equivalent signal is sent to the waste
quantity indicator. The CLS also helps control the precharge control valve which
closes when the signal from the CLS is equivalent to approximately 7 gallons.
C. There are two CLS configurations. One configuration has a cylindrical sensor
module with the electrical connector on the top surface. The sensor module for the
other configuration CLS has an Lshaped profile and the electrical connector is on
the side. The two configurations are interchangeable.
D. Regular adjustment of the reference data that is stored in the CLS is necesary
for the CLS to operate correctly. Refer to 38-32-00/501, Autozero Adjustment,
which gives the steps that are necessary to do the adjustment.

B747-400 Toilet System

Level Sensor Logic Control Modules (LCM)
(Figure 2 and Figure 5)
A. Each waste tank has an LCM on the tank support. The LCM gets 28-volt dc power
from the P85 panel.
B. Each LCM has five indicator lights and one 3-position switch. One light shows if the
tank is full. One light shows if the LCM receives 28-volt dc power. The remaining three
lights will come on if the point level sensor or continuous level sensor connected to the
light gives the signal that the tank is full. For example: the SENSOR J1 light will come
on if sensor number one gives the signal that the tank is full.
C. There are two LCM configurations. One configuration has a guard for the test switch and
the other
configuration does not. The configuration with the guard for the test switch reduces the
possible
nuisance messages on the CMC. The two configurations are interchangeable.
D. A decal is attached to the inboard side of each waste tank. The decal identifies the tank,
tank inlet and corresponding toilets emptying into the tank. The decal also identifies the
LCM numbers and
associated waste tanks.

B747-400 Toilet System

Toilet Assembly
(Figure 4)
MAS 104, 105, 204
A. The toilet assembly consists of a rinse water valve, vacuum breaker (antisiphon
valve), flush control assembly, discharge valve with manual override, and a toilet
bowl module.
(1) The rinse water valve is located behind the toilet bowl. The solenoid operated
valve is normally closed. It is controlled by the flush control unit. The valve opens to
allow flushing water to enter the rinse water header. The valve opens 1 second
after the flush switch is activated and remains open for 1 second to allow water to
enter the toilet bowl through the rinse water header.
(2) The vacuum breaker is an anti-siphon valve which prevents backflow of water
from the toilet bowl rinse header into the potable water system. The valve is located
on top of the rinse water valve. When water pressure at the valve is greater than
cabin pressure the valve closes. With the valve closed, the water flows to the rinse
water header. The valve is held open by a spring when the water pressure is less
than the cabin pressure. With the valve open, air is let out of the rinse line.

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Operation
A. Vacuum Waste System Functional Description (Figure 5)
(1) Waste from the toilets are collected and stored in four waste tanks. Each tank serves
several specific toilets located in different areas of the airplane. This distribution
minimizes the chance of all toilets in one area to be shut down in the event of a filled
tank.
(2) The vacuum blowers in the waste disposal system use 115 volts ac. The rest of the
waste disposal system uses 28 volts dc. Turning the flush handle in the lavatory
activates the flush control assembly. Upon activation, the flush control assembly
sequences and times the flush cycle. The vacuum blower obtains a ground and will
operate for 15 seconds. The solenoid operated rinse water valve opens 1 second after
the unit activates and remains open for 1 second allowing water to flush the toilet bowl
provided that the anti-siphon valve is opened. At 2 seconds after activation the motoroperated flush valve opens and remains open for 4 seconds. The next flush cycle
cannot be started for 15 seconds.
(3) Two altitude pressure switches control power to the vacuum blowers. When the airplane
is climbing the switches cut power to the vacuum blowers at about 16,000 feet. When
the airplane is descending, the altitude sensing switches close at about 12,000 feet
providing power to the vacuum blowers.

B747-400 Toilet System

Waste Level Measurement System Functional Description (Figure 5)
(1) When the level of toilet waste in the waste tank covers the surface of either of the two
point level sensors, the sensor sends a tank full signal to the LCM for that waste tank.
(2) A tank full signal from the two point level sensors causes the LCM to remove power from
the related lavatory flush control assemblies. This stops the toilet operation in all
lavatories which are connected to the full waste tank.
(3) The LCM also causes the LAVS INOP light for the full waste tank on the lavatory operation
module to come on. The TANK FULL, SENSOR J1, SENSOR J2 and SENSOR J3 lights
on the LCM also come on.
(4) If a layer of waste material on a point level sensor surface becomes thicker than about 1/8
inch, the point level sensor sends a sensor fouled signal to the LCM. This causes the
related SENSOR J1 or SENSOR J2 light on the LCM to flash. The LCM causes SENSOR
FOULED lights for the affected tank on the waste tank service panel to come on. The
LCM also causes a WASTE TANK LEVEL SENSOR message to show on the the central
maintenance computer (CMC) (PAGEBLOCK 45-10-00/201).
(5) The sensor fouled signal continues until the waste material is washed from the point level
sensor surface, until the layer becomes thicker than about 3/8 inch, or until the toilet
waste level covers the sensor. If the waste material layer is thicker than about 3/8 inch or
the sensor is covered by toilet waste, the sensor sends a tank full signal to the LCM.
(a) The same sensor fouled signal causes the WASTE SENSOR FOULED light for the
affected tank to come on in the service panel.

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The LCM for each waste tank has a test circuit for the level sensors and the LCM indicator
lights.
(a) In the LAMP TEST position, the switch causes the SENSOR J1, SENSOR J2, SENSOR
J3, TANK FULL, and POWER ON lights to come on to show that the lights operate.
(b) In the SENSOR TEST position, the switch causes the level sensors to send a tank full
signal. If the system operates, these lights will come on and go out in a 4 second cycle (3
seconds on, 1 second out):
SENSOR J1, SENSOR J2 and SENSOR J3 on the LCM
TANK FULL on the LCM
The applicable LAVS INOP light on the lavatory operation module
1) The toilets which are connected to the waste tank will not operate while the
switch is in the SENSOR TEST position.
(c) Another test of the sensors can be done at the lavatory operation module. To start the test,
press and hold the LAVS INOP switch for the applicable waste tank.
1) If the point level sensors and the LCM operate correctly, the light on the LAVS
INOP switch will come on after approximately 1 second. The light will stay on for 3
seconds and then go out. The light will continue to come on for 3 seconds and go
out for 1 second until you have released the switch.

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The continuous level sensor (CLS) measures the level of toilet waste in the
waste tank. The measurement data is changed to an electrical signal which is
sent to the LCM from the CLS. The LCM sends the equivalent signal to the waste
quantity indicator. The CLS causes the LCM to open the precharge shutoff valve
when the level is below 7 gallons. The CLS causes the LCM to close the
precharge shutoff valve when the level is at 7 gallons.
C. Control (Figure 5)
(1) Pressing a toilet flush switch starts the waste disposal system. Operation is
automatic and controlled by time switches.

A380 Vacuum Toilet Design Video.

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Vacuum Toilet System (B 767)

Lavatory Service Panel (B 767)

Blue Ice

Blue Ice AD 2004-06-18

For Boeing 737-100,-200,-300,-400,-500 Series Airplanes:
Effective April 29, 2004.

FAA issued AMOC 150S-04-204 effective April 26, 2004

Adds Shaw Aero 332 & 336 series valves
Shaw Aero Waste Drain Valves:
To Comply: Replace the seals within
5000 flight hours of AD or within 24
months of last documented seal
change, whichever occurs later.
Thereafter, repeat the replacement of
seals at intervals of 24 months or
6000 hours, whichever occurs later.
For Shaw Aero waste drain valves
only.

580-099 Lever Lock Assy

for flush/fill lines has an
outboard nipple with a
breakaway feature.

Inner door has patented posi-lift

(ice breaking) feature.
Full stainless steel construction.
1-piece & 2-piece versions
available
CAP
Seal Kit:
580-101
includes all 3
seals

Positively
retained, will not
disengage with
ice present.

2 stage security
331-0001-01 or 332-0001-01 assy
numbers

Blue ice
WHAT: Blue ice is created when restroom holding tanks or drain tubes on an aircraft leak. A dark blue chemical is
added to the water to break down solid matter. Because airplanes cruise at high altitudes, any water freezes upon
contact with the outside air, hence the name blue ice. The FAA contends that if a chunk of blue ice were to fall from
an aircraft at 30,000 feet, the ice would break up and melt before hitting the ground.

CARD NO: 72C1-A-1-5-006

Reference: BMM 38-41-11 Pg 301

Water Tank Pressurization

Servicing
Location: Air Conditioning
distribution bay.
Access: panel 1315.
Safety:
1. Open
WATER
COMPR.
circuit breaker on P18.
2. Depressurize the water tank
by turning the fill & overflow
valve to OPEN position
Reference: BMM38-41-11.

Water Tank Pressurization Servicing

Material:
1. Filter Kit P/N:65-90305-32 or
2. Element Kit P/N:038057-00-51
3. Element P/N:038057-40
4. Packing P/N:MS28775-216
5. Packing P/N:MS28775-012
4
1

5
3

Water Tank Pressurization

Servicing
Procedures: Removal
1.

Disconnect lock wire and unscrew filter

case and element from filter head.

2.

Remove filter element and clean filter

case.
Procedures: Removal

1.

Insert O-ring in filter element and place

new element in filter case.

2.

Place O-ring on filter case and screw

filter case into filter head. Torque filter
case to 75 pound-inches.

3.

Lock wire filter case to filter head.

4.

Replace access panel.

5.

Close circuit breaker.

6.

Restore
aircraft
configuration.

to

normal

CARD NO: 72C1-A-2-5-003

Reference: BMM 38-32-61 or

BMM38-32-62, BMM 38-32-11

Koehler Toilet Filter

Toilet Filter Servicing

Location:
Fwd
compartment.

toilet

Access: toilet shroud.

Safety: Check that applicable
LAV FLUSH MOTOR circuit
breaker on panel P18 is
open.
Reference: BMM38-32-61. for
Koehlers filter and BMM3832-62 for Monograms filter

Toilet Filter Servicing

Material:
Monogram Toilet
Filter

1. Water
2. Compressed air

A clogged filter may cause the

filter drive clutch to slip.
To restore proper operation, the
filter may be cleaned using a
strong flow of water and/or
compressed air.

Koehler Toilet Filter

Toilet Filter Servicing

Location:
Fwd
compartment.

toilet

Access: toilet shroud.

Safety: Check that applicable
LAV FLUSH MOTOR circuit
breaker on panel P18 is
open.
Reference: BMM38-32-61. for
Koehlers filter and BMM3832-62 for Monograms filter

Toilet Filter Servicing

Material:
Monogram Toilet
Filter

1. Water
2. Compressed air

A clogged filter may cause the

filter drive clutch to slip.
To restore proper operation, the
filter may be cleaned using a
strong flow of water and/or
compressed air.

Review Quiz.
Name all the areas governing the design of water & waste system?
Describe what are the components in an aircraft potable water system?
Describe how waste water from the aircraft are discharged overboard?
Name the type of aircraft toilet system that you are familiar?
What are the components in a recirculation toilet system?
What are the components in a vacuum toilet system?
What precautions are important in servicing Water & waste system on an
aircraft?
What are the servicing activities required on a water & waste system?
What are the maintenance activities required in a water & waste system?
What do you understand by the term blue ice?

Potable Water System

Potable Water System (B 767)

B737-300/400/500 Water & Waste System

The water and waste system is composed of four independent

but related systems (Fig. 1). The passenger water system
stores,
delivers, monitors and controls drinkable (potable) water
for the
galley units and lavatory sink basins (Ref 38-11-00, D&O).

This system contains electric water heaters that heat the

water supplied to the hot water taps in the lavatory sinks.
The toilet system provides sanitary toilets in the lavatory
compartments and a means to dispose of toilet waste. The
waste water system disposes of waste water as shown on Fig. 1
(Ref 38-31-00, D&O).

The water tank pressurization system causes the passenger

water to be evenly pressurized at all times (Ref 38-41-00, D&O).

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

The Passenger Water System Stores, supplies, and drains fresh water for
the lavatories and galleys. Fresh water is held in the potable water tank
located within the area aft of the bulk cargo compartment.

Each lavatory has a drain valve located below the cylindrical water heater in
the lower part of the sink cabinet (Fig. 2 and 3). The drain valve controls
potable water drainage and supply in the lavatory compartment. The
lavatory
washbasins each have a faucet with hot and cold water. The faucets are selfventing. This allows automatic bleeding of air from the
system, and allows
draining the system without opening the faucet.

On some airplanes a secondary drain valve is fitted to prevent overboard

discharge of water during flight when the valve is inadvertently move to
the drain position.

Most of the water distribution system is flexible Teflon hose with reinforced
fiber covering. Metal fittings and connectors are used at junctions and line
replaceable units. Distribution lines route from below the water tank to
above the cabin ceiling and enter galleys and lavatories from above.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Each lavatory has a water heater in the supply line to the washbasin
faucet.

The passenger water system quantity indicator shows the flight crew
the amount of water in the passenger water tank. The water quantity
transmitter sends quantity signals to the water quantity indicator.

The passenger water tank is normally pressurized by engine bleed air

taken from the pneumatic manifold which pressurizes the APU
manifold to move fresh water from the water tank to the lavatories and galleys.
The water tank pressurization system includes check valves, an air filter, a
pressure regulator, and a pressure relief valve (AMM 3841-00/001).

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Water Tank (Fig. 1)

The water tank is aft of the bulk cargo compartment on the right side
of the airplane. Vertical support members attach the tank to the
fuselage frame.

The water tank is cylindrical with rounded ends. The tank is

nonmetallic filament wound fiberglass. Two bands reinforce the tank
provide mounting support.

and

The volume of the tank is 34 or 44 gallons. Tank capacity is limited to

30 or 40 gallons by a standpipe installed within the tank and
connected to the overflow line.

The water tank is protected from freezing by a 3-piece fiberglass

blanket. The blanket is installed using velcro fasteners.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Service Panel (Fig. 2)

The passenger water system service panel is on the fuselage below the
aft entry door. The service panel has both inlet and outlet ports for the
fill/overflow valve. Also on the service panel is a control handle for
the fill/overflow valve, a drain handle to operate the potable water
drain valve, and a fitting for ground service air.
Fill and Overflow Valve

The fill/overflow valve is a four-port valve used to fill the potable water
tank. The fill/overflow valve attaches to an intercostal between floor
beams to
the left of the potable water tank. The fill/overflow valve handle is on the potable
water service panel. In the open or service position, the
fill/overflow valve
allows the potable water tank to be filled. In the closed
position, the
fill/overflow valve seals the potable water tank so it can be
pressurized.
Water Tank Drain Valve (Fig. 1 and 2)

The passenger water tank drain valve is two-port valve located behind
the aft cargo compartment, below the passenger water tank and controls
draining of the passenger water tank. A drain valve control handle is
accessible on the water service panel.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Lavatory Drain Valve (Fig. 1, 2 and 3)

A manually operated drain valve is installed in the potable water line

located below the water heater, inside each sink cabinet.

Water Filter Drain Valve (Rumbold or YRC Lavatories with Water Filter)
(Fig. 3)
The drain valve for the water filter is installed in the Rumbold or
YRC lavatories with a water filter. It is found under the water
heater adjacent to the drain valve for the lavatory. When the valve
is set
in the drain position, the water in the filter can go out of the
filter. Then the
filter canister can be opened without the water that
can get the sink cabinet
wet.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Lavatory Wash basin Faucet (Fig. 1, 2 and 3)
A. Each lavatory washbasin has a water faucet. Each faucet has a hot and
cold water valve with a common mixing spigot. The faucets are
self-venting so they need not be opened to drain the potable water
system. The washbasin stopper is spring-loaded closed. The stopper
control lever must be held open until the basin is empty. The basin
overflow drain is not stop.
B. On some airplanes, the lavatory wash basin has a mechanically timed
faucet. The faucet provides water for 4 to 10 seconds each time the
actuator is pressed. The duration of flow is adjusted by setting the
spring within the actuator (AMM 38-11-81/201).
C. On some airplanes, a muffler in the overflow line quiets the sound of
cabin air through the drain masts to atmosphere.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Water Heaters (Fig. 1, 2 and 3)
A. The ON-OFF switch is normally ON. This lights the indicator light and lets the water heater
cycle on and off automatically until the switch is turned OFF.
B. WATER HEATERS WITH THE TEMPERATURE SELECT SWITCH; The temperature
select switch is on the bottom of the water heater. The temperature select switch adjusts
the control thermostat to give water that can be heated to one of these temperature
ranges. The ranges are: 101F to 109F (LOW), 111F to 119F (MED) and 121F to 129F
(HIGH). If the control thermostat fails in the closed position, the overheat switch will cut
power to the heater circuit when the temperature reaches approximately 170F.
C. WATER HEATERS WITHOUT THE TEMPERATURE SELECT SWITCH;
The water heater will automatically heat the water to the temperature of approximately
125F. The control thermostat opens the heater circuit when the temperature goes above
125F and closes when the temperature goes below 125F. If the control thermostat does
not open at 125F, the overheat switch will cut power to the heater circuit when the
temperature reaches approximately 195F.
D. An overheat condition requires manually resetting the overheat switch.
The overheat switch is beneath the water heater top cover. If the pressure in the heater
reaches 140 psi, a pressure relief valve opens. The relief valve closes again at about 130
psi.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Water Filter (Fig. 2 and 3)

A. AIRPLANES WITH WATER FILTERS;
The water filters remove dirt, colloidal matter, chlorine tastes, and
odors from the water supplied to the cold water faucets. The filter
consists of a bowl and top and a replaceable charcoal filter cartridge.
The filter is installed under the lavatory wash basins in the cold water
supply plumbing.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water System

Water Quantity Transmitter (Fig. 2)
A.

The water quantity transmitter attaches to the top of the water tank.
The transmitter receives a signal from a float-type sensor inside the
water tank. Changes in the water level cause different switches in the
transmitter to be energized, controlling illumination of water quantity
indicator bulbs.

Water Quantity Indicator (Fig. 1 and 2)

A.

The water quantity indicator is above the aft service door. When the
pushbutton on the indicator is pushed, the applicable bulb(s) illuminate
to show water quantity in 1/4-tank increments.

Operation (Fig. 2)
A.

Operation of the potable water system is automatic and requires no

action by the crew other than manually resetting the lavatory water
heater overheat switches.

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water

Pressurisation System
A.

The potable water tank uses air pressure from the pneumatic manifold to
move the water to the lavatories and the galleys. The pneumatic manifold
supplies bleed air from engine number one, engine number two, and the
APU. On some airplanes the ninth stage bleed air from the engine number
one is the primary air supply. The pneumatic manifold is the secondary
air supply. The potable water tank location is aft of the aft cargo
compartment (Fig. 1).

B.

An alternate way of pressurizing the water tank on the ground is by

connecting a nitrogen source or clean air source (not "shop air") to the
air valve fitting on the water service panel.

C.

All water tank pressurization system air passes through an air filter and
pressure regulator on way to the water tank. The air is filtered to
prevent contamination. The pressure regulator reduces the air pressure
and maintains 25 psi or 35 psi on some airplanes in the water tank.
Check valves in the system prevent reverse pressurization (Fig. 1 and 2).

B737-300/400/500 Potable Water

Pressurisation System
Pressure Regulator.
A. The pressure regulator is installed above the water tank aft of the aft
cargo compartment. The pressure regulator reduces the air pressure from
the pneumatic manifold to 25 |2 psi or 35 psi on some airplanes.
Air Filter (Fig. 1)
A. The air filter is installed above the water tank aft of the aft cargo
compartment. The filter contains a replaceable 10-micron filtration
cellulose element. It filters all air entering the air pressure regulator.
B. On some airplanes, the air filter is installed in the water tank pressurization line near to where it joins
with the APU air manifold and the high stage
bleed air line in the keel beam area.
Pressure Relief Valve (Fig. 1)
A.
The pressure relief valve is installed above the water tank aft of the
aft cargo compartment. The relief valve prevents the water tank from being
damaged by
overpressurization. It is set to relieve at 50 |2.5 psi. Reset
pressure is 37 psi minimum.
Air Flow Restrictor
A.
The air flow restrictor is installed on the water tank pressurization
line adjacent to the where it joins the APU air manifold (Fig. 1). The restrictor limits airflow
from the pneumatic system in event of line
rupture between the APU air manifold and the water tank. The restrictor
protects equipment near the rupture and also precludes excessive
depressurization of the pneumatic system.

WATER SERVICING SYSTEM( TGB)

Quiz no: 5
15 questions MCQ.

END