Loss of the Yellow Reservoir Pressurization
TASK 29-13-00-810-803-A
Loss of the Yellow Reservoir Pressurization
1. Possible Causes
A. Referenced Information
3. Fault Confirmation
Subtask 29-13-00-865-051-A
Subtask 29-13-00-810-050-B
[Rev.8 from Aug 2018]
2026.04.04 04:29:25 UTC
Loss of the Yellow Reservoir Pressurization
1. Possible Causes
- reservoir overfilling
- AIR PRESSURE SWITCH [3384GH]
- wiring
- filter element
- Y RSVR DEPRESS.VALVE [3087GM]
- RELIEF-V.-Y.SYS. [3005GM]
- GAUGE PRESSURE AIR [3383GM]
- CHECK VALVE Y [3388GM]
OUTLET CHECK VALVE OF THE RESERVOIR PRESSURIZATION UNIT (P/N QA08325/QA08501) - BLEED AIR RESTICTOR [1392GM]
- bleed air lines
A. Referenced Information
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TSM TASK 29-14-00-810-801-A | Fault of the Hydraulic Reservoir Pressurizing System |
| AMM 24-41-00-861-002 | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power |
| ASM 291301 | |
| AMM 29-14-00-614-001 | Depressurization of the Hydraulic Reservoirs |
| AMM 29-14-00-614-002 | Pressurization of the Hydraulic Reservoirs through the Ground Connector |
| AMM 29-14-00-720-002 | Functional Test of the Hydraulic Reservoir Pressurization System with the Left Engine |
| AMM 29-14-13-000-001 | Removal of the Bleed-Air Line Restrictor |
| AMM 29-14-13-400-001 | Installation of the Bleed-Air Line Restrictor |
| AMM 29-14-15-000-003 | Removal of the Air Pressure Gage of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 29-14-15-400-003 | Installation of the Air Pressure Gage of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 29-14-16-000-003 | Removal of the Reservoir Depressurization Valve of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 29-14-16-400-003 | Installation of the Reservoir Depressurization Valve of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 29-14-17-000-003 | Removal of the Air Relief Valve of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 29-14-17-400-003 | Installation of the Air Relief Valve of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 29-14-18-000-001 | Removal of the Reservoir Pressure Check Valves |
| AMM 29-14-18-400-001 | Installation of the Reservoir Pressure Check Valves |
| AMM 29-14-41-000-003 | Removal of the Outlet Non-Return Valve of the Reservoir Pressurization Unit |
| AMM 29-14-41-400-003 | Installation of the Outlet Non-Return Valve of the Reservoir Pressurization Unit |
| AMM 29-14-41-610-002 | Servicing of the Reservoir Pressurization Filter |
| AMM 29-14-49-000-001 | Removal of the Reservoir Pressurization Hose |
| AMM 29-14-49-400-001 | Installation of the Reservoir Pressurization Hose |
| AMM 29-30-00-200-002 | Check of the Reservoir Quantity Indication on the ECAM Display Unit |
| AMM 29-34-00-710-001 | Operational Test of Reservoir Low Air Pressure Warning |
| AMM 29-34-11-000-003 | Removal of the Reservoir Pressure Switch of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 29-34-11-400-003 | Installation of the Reservoir Pressure Switch of the Yellow Hydraulic System |
| AMM 31-60-00-860-001 | EIS Start Procedure |
Subtask 29-13-00-865-051-A
A. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
Subtask 29-13-00-860-051-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/Y HYD/PUMP ENG2/MONG | 3700GD | Q37 |
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
AMM 24-41-00-861-002.
(2) Do the EIS start procedure (Upper ECAM DU and lower ECAM DU only)
AMM 31-60-00-860-001.
(3) On the ECAM control panel on the center pedestal, push the HYD pushbutton switch. Make sure that the HYD page is shown on the system display of the ECAM.
(4) Look for fault indications on the upper ECAM DU, the lower ECAM DU and the panel 40VU.
(5) Do a check for the reservoir overfilling on the ECAM DU AMM 29-30-00-200-002.
4. Fault Isolation(1) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
AMM 24-41-00-861-002.
(2) Do the EIS start procedure (Upper ECAM DU and lower ECAM DU only)
AMM 31-60-00-860-001.
(3) On the ECAM control panel on the center pedestal, push the HYD pushbutton switch. Make sure that the HYD page is shown on the system display of the ECAM.
(4) Look for fault indications on the upper ECAM DU, the lower ECAM DU and the panel 40VU.
(5) Do a check for the reservoir overfilling on the ECAM DU AMM 29-30-00-200-002.
Subtask 29-13-00-810-050-B
A. If the fault confirmation gives:
(1) Do a visual check of the pressure shown on the gage of the Yellow reservoir.
(2) If the pressure is more than 25 psi (1.7237 bar):
a Depressurize the hydraulic reservoirs AMM 29-14-00-614-001.
b Pressurize the reservoir pressurization system with the left engine AMM 29-14-00-720-002, or
c Connect an external pressure source:
h Disconnect the external pressure source:
Subtask 29-13-00-710-054-A - The message HYD Y RSVR LO AIR PRESS on the upper ECAM DU
- The message LO AIR PRESS on the lower ECAM DU
- The PTU P/BSW FAULT on panel 40VU
- The YELLOW ENG 1 PUMP P/BSW FAULT on panel 40VU.
(1) Do a visual check of the pressure shown on the gage of the Yellow reservoir.
(2) If the pressure is more than 25 psi (1.7237 bar):
- Do a check for continuity of the wiring between the AIR PRESSURE SWITCH [3384GH] connector A/A and the AIR PRESSURE SWITCH [3384GH] connector A/C ASM 291301.
- Replace the AIR PRESSURE SWITCH [3384GH] AMM 29-34-11-000-003 and AMM 29-34-11-400-003.
- Make sure that the wiring is not connected to GND between the AIR PRESSURE SWITCH [3384GH] connector A/C and the DIODE (1156VD) connector 39 ASM 291301.
- Repair the wiring.
- Do a check of the clogging indicator on the reservoir pressurization unit (1360GM).
- Replace the filter element AMM 29-14-41-610-002.
- Pressurize the hydraulic reservoirs with a ground cart AMM 29-14-00-614-002
- Do a check of the pressure drop on the gage of the hydraulic reservoir.
NOTE: No pressure drop is permitted in 15 minutes at a gage pressure of 50 psi (3.4474 bar)
1 If the air pressure drop is not in the limits: - Do a check of the Y RSVR DEPRESS.VALVE [3087GM] for leaks.
- Replace the Y RSVR DEPRESS.VALVE [3087GM] AMM 29-14-16-000-003 and AMM 29-14-16-400-003.
- Do a check of the RELIEF-V.-Y.SYS. [3005GM] for leaks.
- Replace the RELIEF-V.-Y.SYS. [3005GM] AMM 29-14-17-000-003 and AMM 29-14-17-400-003.
- Do a check of the GAUGE PRESSURE AIR [3383GM] for leaks.
- Replace the GAUGE PRESSURE AIR [3383GM] AMM 29-14-15-000-003 and AMM 29-14-15-400-003.
- Do a check of all the connections and components on the reservoir for leaks.
- Tighten the related nut or replace the defective component.
- Replace the CHECK VALVE Y [3388GM] AMM 29-14-18-000-001 and AMM 29-14-18-400-001.
- Do a check of the
OUTLET CHECK VALVE OF THE RESERVOIR PRESSURIZATION UNIT (P/N QA08325/QA08501) AMM 29-14-41-400-003.
- Replace the
OUTLET CHECK VALVE OF THE RESERVOIR PRESSURIZATION UNIT (P/N QA08325/QA08501) , AMM 29-14-41-000-003 and AMM 29-14-41-400-003.
a Depressurize the hydraulic reservoirs AMM 29-14-00-614-001.
b Pressurize the reservoir pressurization system with the left engine AMM 29-14-00-720-002, or
c Connect an external pressure source:
- Disconnect the reservoir pressurization hose (1674GM) (1) from the HP bleed-air port (3) of the left engine AMM 29-14-49-000-001.
- Put a blanking plug on the HP bleed-air port (3).
- Install the union (6) at the line end fitting (5) of an approved air or nitrogen source.
- Make sure that the open end of the union (6) has a thread of 7/16_20UNJF 3A.
- Connect the line end fitting (2) of the reservoir pressurization hose (1) (1674GM) to the thread 7/16_20UNJF 3A of the union (6).
- Pressurize the reservoir pressurization system to approximately 15.2 bar (220 psi).
- Remove the BLEED AIR RESTICTOR [1392GM] AMM 29-14-13-000-001.
- Make sure that the BLEED AIR RESTICTOR [1392GM] and the filter are not clogged or damaged.
- If necessary, replace the BLEED AIR RESTICTOR [1392GM] AMM 29-14-13-400-001.
- Do a check and, if necessary, repair the bleed air line in the left pylon to the reservoir pressurization unit (1360GM).
- Do a check and, if necessary, repair the remaining bleed air lines and components.
h Disconnect the external pressure source:
- Disconnect the line end fitting (2) of the reservoir pressurization hose (1) (1674GM) from the union (6).
- Remove the union (6) from the line end fitting (5) of the pressure source hose (4).
- Remove the blanking plug from the HP bleed-air port (3).
- Connect the reservoir pressurization hose (1) (1674GM) to the HP bleed-air port (3) of the left engine AMM 29-14-49-400-001.
- No further actions are necessary.
B. Do the operational test of the low air pressure warning AMM 29-34-00-710-001 to make sure that operation is correct (no maintenance message shown).
Reservoir Pressurization Connection