Isi 29.00.00173

In Service Information
Ref.: ISI 29.00.00173

Issue: July 2017
Single
Aisle Family
A318/A319/A320/A321
Hydraulic system
Maintenance practices
Single Aisle Family In Service Information - Ref.: ISI 29.00.00173 001
Single Aisle Family

maintenance practices
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A318 / A319 / A320 / A321

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Purpose:
This booklet provides a summary of the maintenance
practices related to the hydraulic system. The purpose
of this booklet is to provide a quick reference guide
to line maintenance.
Contents:
1. Simplified schematics 003
2. Reasons and solutions for system failures 009
3. Installation/Removal & Repairs 027
4. Necessary tools for hydraulic system 061
002 Single Aisle Family In Service Information - Ref.: ISI 29.00.00173
A320 Family maintenance practices

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Please note:
These instructions do not amend or supersede any
information contained in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
This booklet will not be updated and the AMM remains
the principle reference.
This booklet is not a repair guide.
For additional information refer to:
AMM references:
• 12-12-29 PB 301
• 12-14-29 PB 301
• 12-32-29 PB 301
• 20-21-12 PB 201
• 20-23-11 PB 201
• 20-23-14 PB 201
• 20-23-21 PB 201
• 20-23-22 PB 201
• 20-29-00 PB 201
• 29-00-00 PB 201
• 29-00-00 PB 601
• 29-10-00 PB 201
• 29-19-00 PB 001
1. Simplified schematics
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2. System Maintenance
Procedures
2.1 Air in hydraulic system

2.2 Hydraulic reservoir servicing
2.3 Hydraulic fluid sampling
2.4 External leaks
2. System Maintenance Procedures

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2.1 Air in Hydraulic System
AMM 29-00-00 PB 201
Background:
Air in the hydraulic system has a negative impact
on the components reliability and can generate:
• Water hammer effect
Flow/pressure quick fluctuations affecting the hydraulic
installation and components.
• Engine Driven Pump or hydraulic system low pressure
warnings pressure decreases when air arrives at pump.
• Reservoir low level warning
When arriving in the reservoir the air is separated from
the hydraulic fluid resulting in reservoir level decrease.
Low pressure indications Low level indications

Root causes
Air can be introduced in the system when a leak occurs,
or during maintenance operation, or because of hydraulic
accumulator defective bladder.
Solution
In case of doubt, an easy check can allow to make sure
that the amount of air contained in the hydraulic system
is within acceptable range (chapter 2.1.1).
2.1.1. Check for air in hydraulic system

Please refer to AMM TASK 29-00-00-210-001-A
• Ensure the reservoir pressure is 50 psi by checking the
pressure gage located on the top of the hydraulic reservoir.
If necessary, pressurize the reservoir and read the gage
of the corresponding reservoir and record the fluid level.
• Depressurize the hydraulic system and wait for 5 minutes
to read the gage of the corresponding reservoir again
and record the fluid level.
• Make the difference between both levels.
Acceptable level difference values are:
- 2 L on the Green hydraulic system
- 1 L on the Blue hydraulic system
- 1.5 L on the Yellow hydraulic system.
• If more level fluctuation is noted, bleed the related hydraulic
system as per AMM 29-00-00 PB 201. Select the most
appropriate procedure (Bleeding of the related Hydraulic
System with or without the Ground Power Cart).
Note: If the source of air contamination is due to previous leak

or heavy maintenance, no further immediate action is recommended.
If not, it is likely that air is mainly introduced in the hydraulic system
by the hydraulic system accumulator (one accumulator per system).

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2.1 Air in Hydraulic System
2.1.2. Leak check of pressure on hydraulic power
accumulators AMM TASK 29-10-00-200-008-A
• Ensure the hydraulic systems are depressurized.
• Check if the system accumulator pressures are correct
(see table hereafter):
Check of System Accumulators pressure
T° (°C) T° (°F) P (psi) P (bars)
-10 14 1 620 112
0 32 1 710 118
10 50 1 800 124
20 68 1 890 130
30 86 1 970 136
If the pressures are not correct, continue as follows:

1. If the accumulator pressure is less than 15 bar below
the correct pressure “P”, adjust the pressure as necessary
as per AMM TASK 12-14-29-614-001.
WARNING: ADJUST THE PRESSURE ONLY IF THE MPD TASK

INTERVAL (600 FH OR 6 MO) IS RESPECTED. IF YOU DO NOT ,
YOU CAN MISS AN ACCUMULATOR DAMAGE BECAUSE OF TOO
FREQUENT INSERTION OF AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
2. If the accumulator pressure is more than 15 bar below

the correct pressure “P”, do the following steps:
a) Adjust the accumulator pressure to the correct nominal
value “P” (AMM TASK 12-14-29-614-001).
b) After 20 minutes, do a check of the accumulator pressure:
- If the accumulator pressure has the correct value “P”,
plus/minus 7 bar, no more steps are necessary
- If the accumulator pressure is 7 bar or more above
the correct value “P”, reduce the accumulator
pressure to the correct value “P”
- If the accumulator pressure is 7 bar or more below
the correct value “P”, do a leak check of accumulator
nitrogen charging circuit using Material N°14CCB6
on the gas manifold of the accumulator.
Example of nitrogen leak

on A320 Family Hydraulic
Accumulator
c) If leaking component is found, replace it (accumulator,

gage, charging valve or manifold).
d) If no external leak is found :
- Replace the accumulator as per
AMM TASK 29-1X-42-X00-001-A

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2.2 Hydraulic reservoir servicing
Background:
In many cases, in-service experience shows a need of hydraulic
reservoir adjustment due to an incorrect reservoir servicing.
Root causes
The hydraulic reservoir level can be influenced by:
• Air in the Hydraulic System
• Temperature
• Consumer position
2.2.1. Check of the hydraulic reservoir fluid level

AMM 12-12-29 PB 301
• Ensure the aircraft is in the correct
configuration:
- Speed Brakes and Spoilers retracted
- Thrust Reversers stowed
- LG extended with doors closed
- Reservoir pressurised
- Cargo doors closed
- Brake Accumulator filled
For further information, please refer
to ISI 29.00.00021.
2.2.2. Fill the hydraulic reservoir

• Monitor the increase of the fluid level of the related
system on the quantity indicator and do these steps:
1. Stop the flow of the hydraulic fluid when the pointer
is almost to the fill level (refer to picture above).
2. Slowly continue to fill again, until the pointer shows almost
to the fill level (refer to picture above).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT PUT TOO MUCH

FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. IF THE RESERVOIR IS TOO FULL,
YOU CANNOT PRESSURIZE IT SUFFICIENTLY. LOW AIR PRESSURE
CAN CAUSE THE MESSAGE “RSVR LO AIR PR” TO SHOW IN FLIGHT
ON THE UPPER AND LOWER ECAM DISPLAY UNITS
Please take into account :

Fill level ≠ Total reservoir volume
≠ Maximum gaugeable level
Total volume: 10L Total volume: 23L

Max gaugeable: 8L Max gaugeable: 18L
Fill level (at 20°C): 6L Fill level (at 20°C): 14L
Low level warning: 2L ± 0.3L Low level warning: 3L ± 0.4L
Total volume: 20L

Max gaugeable: 18L
Fill level (at 20°C): 12L
Low level warning: 3L ± 0.4L
Note: The hydraulic fluid volume in the reservoirs can change with
the temperature. For each 10 DEG.C scale Celsius change in outside
air temperature:
•T he volume in the Green or Yellow hydraulic system reservoir can
change by 0.5 L
• The volume in the Blue hydraulic system reservoir can change by 0.25 L

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2.3 Hydraulic Fluid Sampling
Background:
Hydraulic fluid contamination has a negative impact on hydraulic
line and component reliability. Hydraulic fluid condition has to be
monitored in accordance with MPD TASK 29-1000-15-1 interval.
In case of contamination, AMM 12-32-29 PB 301 requires
immediate corrective actions that can lead to additional
grounding time.
In-service experience shows that most of contamination
issues are particle related often due to incorrect
sampling (refer to OIT 999.0048/14). It is therefore
necessary to strictly follow AMM 12-32-29 PB 301
recommendations when collecting fluid samples.
Possible root causes of fluid contamination
A. Particle contamination
• Contaminated fluid from ground cart
Cart fluid condition has to be monitored
on a periodical basis.
• Component internal wear
Internal leak test as per AMM 29-19-00 PB 001 will allow
identification and replacement of faulty component.
• Maintenance operation on the hydraulic circuit
• Incorrect fluid sampling
AMM 12-32-29 PB 301 recommendations to be strictly
followed (chapter 2.3.1).
Refer to AMM 12-32-29 PB 301 flowchart for correctives
actions.
B. Chemical contamination
As for particle, chemical contamination can be introduced by:
• Contaminated fluid used for reservoir servicing or
from the ground cart maintenance incorrect sampling
In service experience show that most of chemical
contamination issues are water or acid related.
Water can also be introduced from hydraulic reservoir
pressurization circuit. The acid accretion is the result
of combination of hydraulic fluid and water in high
temperature environment.
Possible corrective actions in case of chemical
contamination (refer to AMM 12-36-29 PB 301):
• Complete fluid replacement
• Replacement of fluid in the reservoir for acid only
• Use of PALL Purifier for water and chlorine.
Note:
PALL Purifier is also particle filter.

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2.3 Hydraulic Fluid Sampling
2.3.1. Hydraulic fluid sampling procedure

AMM 12-32-29 PB 301
CAUTION: DO NOT FORGET TO PRESSURIZE THE APPLICABLE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE HYDRAULIC
FLUID SAMPLING.
• Carefully clean the hydraulic sampling valve

with Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone (Material 08BBF1).
• Use a container of 1L to flush 0.2 L of the fluid sampling
valve (AMM Subtask 12-32-29-680-050-A) and discard it.
• Put the clean poly-ethylene bottle and collect 0.2 L
(0.052 USGAL) for analysis.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE A CONTAINER/BOTTLE MADE OF PVC.

THIS MATERIAL WILL EFFECT THE RESULTS FOR THE HYDRAULIC
FLUID SAMPLE.

for the complete procedure
Particles can be accumulated in the lower

part of the manifold.
0.2 L Fluid need to be discarded
to have representative sample.
2.4 External leaks
Background: several leaks, leakages or stain have been

experienced in service.
2.4.1.Check of hydraulic components external leaks
AMM TASK 29-00-00-790-001-A
If the inspection reveals a total failure of hydraulic system
and an EDP continuous running for more than 10 min,
please:
• Pressurize the failed hydraulic system
• Perform the leak test.
1. Operate the component for the time or number
of cycles necessary.
2. Stop the operation of the component and compare
the amount of leakage with the maximum permitted
values given in the following table.
Note:
The table that follows is applicable only for Green, Yellow and Blue
Hydraulic Systems. It is not applicable for Alternate-Braking
Low-Pressure System.

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2.4 External leaks
2.4.2.Hydraulic leakage - Maximum permitted values
Refer to AMM TASK 29-00-00-790-001-A
Normal
Dispatch limit
Equipment Location Operation
to avoid delay
Limit
(See Note 6)
Static Seals
(at unions and None 2 drops in 10 min
connections)
Static Casing
1 drop in 10 min 1 drop/min
HYD PUMPS (Housing)
(EDP, EMP, Shaft Seal
RAT) (System 2 drops/min 8 drops/min
pressurized)
EDP: 5 drops/min EDP: 60 drops/min
Shaft Seal EMP: 5 drops/min EMP: 30 drops/min
(In operation) RAT: 1 drop/min RAT: 1 drop/min
PTU: 5 drops/min PTU: 30 drops/min
(See Note 6)
Static Seals
(System None 2 drops in 10 min
pressurized)
SERVO Elevator:
CONTROL 6 drops in 10 min
Elevator, (See Note 1)
Aileron,
Rudder, Aileron:
Dynamic Seal 6 drops in 10 min
Spoiler & (System 1 drop in 10 min
Yaw Damper (See Note 1)
pressurized)
(See Note 4) Rudder:
30 drops/min
Spoiler:
30 drops/min
Normal
Dispatch limit
to avoid delay
Limit
Elevator:
3 drops in 10 cycles
SERVO
(See Note 1)
CONTROL
Elevator, Aileron:
Aileron, Dynamic Seal 3 drops in 10 cycles
1 drop in 10 cycles (See Note 1)
Rudder, (In operation)
Spoiler & Rudder:
Yaw Damper 15 drops/cycle
(See Note 4)
Spoiler:
15 drops/cycle
(See Note 6)
ACTUATORS
LG Actuator, Static Seals None 2 drops in 10 min
LG Door Rod Seal
Actuator & (System 1 drop/min 30 drops/min
Cargo Door pressurized)
Actuator
(Note 7) Rod Seal
1 drop/cycle 2 drops/cycle
(In operation)
(See Note 6)
Removable 2 drops in 10 min
None
Pipe to Pipe (See Note 2)
Permanent
None None
Pipe to Pipe
Swivel fitting None 30 drops/min
CONNEC-
Manifold 2 drops in 10 min
TIONS None
Fitting (See Note 2)
2 drops in 10 min
Bobbins None
(See Note 2)
Removable 2 drops in 10 min
None
Pipe to Pipe (See Note 2)
1 drop in 10 min
Sliding unions Slight leakage
(See Note 2)

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2.4 External leaks
Normal
Dispatch limit
to avoid delay
Limit
(See Note 6)
2 drops
Static Seals None
in 10 min
Dynamic Seal
None 1 drop/min
(System pressurized)
Hyd Motor Shaft Seal:
Slats, Flaps, THS
5 drops/min 30 drops/min
(pressurized and
in operation)
Constant Speed
1 drop/min 6 drops/min
Motor/Generator
Alternate Brake System (See Note 3) (See Note 3)
OTHER Brake Unit (at rest) None None

(Distributor,
Unlocking Brake Unit 2 drops/min
1 drop/min
Jack) (pressure applied) (See Note 5)
Ground Leakage Measure-
2 drops/day 4 drops/day
ment Manifold (at rest)
Ground Leakage
1 drop 2 drops
Measurement Manifold
in 5 cycles in 5 cycles
(system pressurized)
Ground Leakage Measure-
1 drop 2 drops
ment Manifold (after pres-
in 15 min in 15 min
surization and operation)
Hand Pumps (Cargo
5 drops/min 30 drops/min
Doors, RSVR Filling)
2 drops
Priority Valves None
in 10 min
2 drops per
Manual Selector Valve 2 drops/10 min
100 operations
Hydraulic Accumulator
None None
nitrogen charging-circuits
Note1:
For the elevator and the aileron servo-controls, two leaks of more
than the normal operation limit are not permitted on the same flight
surface.
Note2:
It is mandatory that the connection is tight and the correct torque
value is applied.
Note3:
It is mandatory that no component or connection in the alternate
brake system (such as the safety valves, manifold, etc.) have leaks
which are more than 10 drops per minute.
Note4:
Obey the leakage limits for the Yaw Damper Servo-Actuators:
• If the leakage rate is less than 4 drops per minute , no more steps
are necessary
• If the leakage rate is between 4 and 14 drops per minute, replace
the yaw damper
servo-actuator(s) before the subsequent 750 flight hours
• If the leakage rate is between 15 and 30 drops per minute, replace
the yaw damper
servo-actuator(s) before the subsequent 100 flight hours
• If the leakage rate is more than 30 drops per minute, replace
the yaw damper servo-actuator(s) immediately
• Do the visual inspection of the yaw damper servo actuators
with the part number SC4700-3
Note5:
A leak rate of 10 drops per minute is permitted, if the temperature
is less than -40 deg.C (-40.00 deg.F).

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2.4 External leaks
Note6:
If one or more components have an external leak rate that is more
than the normal operation limit, the aircraft can be dispatched if:
• The leak rate of the component(s) is less than the dispatch limit
• Only one hydraulic system has component(s) with a leak rate that
is more than the normal operation limit
• For a given hydraulic system, the leakage is less than the dispatch
limit
• The fluid level in the hydraulic reservoirs is correct. It is necessary
to do the above checks again before each flight.
Note7:
The limit of 2 drops in 10 min is for the time of the pressurization
and operation of the Cargo Door.
Note8:
The following fittings; PERMASWAGE, HARRISON elastomerically
swaged, HARRISON internal roller-swaged, EATON, RYNGLOCK,
CRYOFIT couplings and H-fittings are swaged permanent connections.
2.4.3. How dispatch with hydraulic leak?
Leakage Report to Airbus
Refer to AMM
29-00-00 PB 601
Leak
within limits?
A/C
dispatch
under MEL?
Leaking
component
replacement possibility?
Repair
possibility?
Repair
Replacement AMM 20-23-11 Contact AIRTAC
DISPATCH
026 Single Aisle Family Hydraulic system - Ref.: SEE34/951.1497/99 - Feb 2016
3. Installation/Removal
& Repairs
3.1 Hydraulic tubing repairs

3.2 Permitted damage and defects
3.2 Repair of hydraulic tubing
3.3 Tightening practices for hydraulic
connections
3.4 Removal/installation of the bobbins
and of O-rings on plug-in unions
(or manifold plugs)
3. Installation/Removal & Repairs

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Please refer to manufacturer instructions for:
• Engine tubes
• Landing gear tubes.

AMM 20-23-11 PB 201
Note:
These hydraulic repairs are applicable only to tubes located
in airframe area:
• Titanium alloy (Ti 3Al 2.5V) tubes (ABS5004) ; sizes -04 to -16
• CRES (21-6-9) tubes (ASNA3288) ; ALL sizes
• Aluminium alloy (6061-T6) tubes (ASNA3410 or DAN40) ;
sizes -04 to -16 and -24.
Usually, tube repair is carried out with a tube made of the same
material, but if this is not available, the tube can be repaired
as follows:
• Aluminum alloy (6061-T6) tubes, ref. ABS5144 or
ASNA3410 or DAN40:
with Corrosion-Resistant Steel (CRES) (21.6.9) tubes,
ref. ASNA3288 or titanium alloy (Ti A3L 2.5V) tubes,
ref. ABS5004
• CRES (21.6.9) tubes, ref. ASNA3288:
with titanium alloy (Ti A3L 2.5V) tubes, ref. ABS5004
(but not in the pylon)
• Titanium alloy (Ti A3L 2.5V) tubes, ref. ABS5004:
with CRES (21.6.9) tubes, ref. ASNA3288.
Tube Parts part number

Method Name
Material AMM task
Union NSA855010 or ABS1369

6061-T6 Sleeve NSA855034
Harrison 2 grooves
21-6-9 Nut MS21921 or ASNA3769
AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-002-A
Union ASNA3760
Sleeve ASNA3759
Harrison 3 grooves Ti 3Al 2.5V
Nut MS21921 or ASNA3769
AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-003-A
6061-T6
36011VXX
H-fitting 21.6.9
AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-004-A
Ti 3Al 2.5V
6061-T6
3PHS111-XX
Cryofit 21-6-9
AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-006-A
Ti 3Al 2.5V
6061-T6 MS21922
MS21922 Sleeve
21-6-9 AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-005-A
Filler metal:
T.I.G 21-6-9 Z2 CND 20-10-3
welding procedure Ti 3Al 2.5V T40 or AMS4951
AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-008-A

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* Permaswage fittings
AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-001-A

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* Rynglock fittings
AMM TASK 20-23-11-300-007-A
3.1.1. Temporary/Permanent repair

A. Titanium Tubes
P: Permanent, T: Temporary, - : Not Applicable.
Material Titanium Alloy Ti-3Al-2.5V (ABS5004)
HP or LP lines In situ HP lines
Size -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -16

Thickness (inch) 0,016 0,019 0,026 0,032 0,039 0,051
Permaswage Unions
Y P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-001
Harrison elastomer
N - - - - - -
AMM 20-23-11-300-002
Harrison Roller
N P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-005
Rynglok R8
Y P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-007
Cryofit
Y P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-006
H-fitting
Y P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-003
MS21922 sleeve
Y - - - - - -
AMM 20-23-11-300-004
Welding
N T T T T T T
AMM 20-23-11-300-008
Hoses
Y T T T T T T
AMM 20-23-11-300-009

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3.1.1. Temporary/Permanent repair
B. CRES Tubes
Material Stainless Steel 21-6-9 (ASNA 3288)
HP or LP lines In HP lines LP lines

situ
Size -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -16 -20 -24
Thickness (inch) 0,016 0,02 0,026 0,033 0,039 0,051 0,024 0,024
Permaswage Unions
Y P P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-001
Harrison elastomer
N P P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-002
Harrison Roller
N - - - - - - - -
AMM 20-23-11-300-005
Rynglok R8
Y P P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-007
Cryofit
Y P P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-006
H-fitting
Y P P P P P P - -
AMM 20-23-11-300-003
MS21922 sleeve
Y T T T T T T T T
AMM 20-23-11-300-004
Welding
N T T T T T T - T
AMM 20-23-11-300-008
Hoses
Y T T T T T T T T
AMM 20-23-11-300-009
C. Aluminium Alloy Tubes
Material Aluminium Alloy 6061-T6 (ASNA3410/DAN40)
HP or LP lines In LP lines
situ
Size -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -16 -24
Thickness (inch) 0,035 0,035 0,035 0,035 0,035 0,048 0,035
Permaswage Unions
Y P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-001
Harrison elastomer
N P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-002
Harrison Roller
N - - - - - - -
AMM 20-23-11-300-005
Rynglok R8
Y P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-007
Cryofit
Y P P P P P P P
AMM 20-23-11-300-006
H-fitting
Y P P P P P P -
AMM 20-23-11-300-003
MS21922 sleeve
Y T T T T T T T
AMM 20-23-11-300-004
Welding
N - - - - - - -
AMM 20-23-11-300-008
Hoses
Y T T T T T T T
AMM 20-23-11-300-009

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3.1.2. Protection Against Vibration
and Chafing of Hydraulic Pipes
A. Minimum Distances Necessary to Prevent
Chafing of Hydraulic Pipes
• Measure the distance in the condition where the movement
decreases the distance to its smallest value to know
the minimum distance between a pipe/hose and a part
that can move and compare with the figure below.
Distances mini between
pipes/hoses and Structure
Minimum distance:
6 mm (023 in.) for rigid pipe
12 mm (0.47 in. for flexible hose
Distances mini between pipes/hoses

and parts that Minimum distance:
can move 6 mm (023 in.) for rigid pipe
12 mm (0.47 in. for flexible hose
Movement
Movement
Distances mini between ITEM A Mini

individual pipes mm in.
For pipes in the same routing 2.5 (0.1)
For pipes in the different routings 6 (0.23)
Between two hoses 12 (0.47)
A Mini Between a hose and a pipe 12 (0.47)
B. P
rotection from Vibration and Chafing
for Hydraulic pipes
When the clearance is less than the minimum distance,
lacing tapes, bumpers, spacers and clamps can be used:
• To get the minimum distance
• To prevent chafing.
Note:
Hydraulic pipes shall not be attached to pipes of other systems
or electrical harnesses.
1. Installation of lacing tape on pipe runs.

Minimum distance
• 2.5 mm (0.0984 in.) min. for pipes in the same routing
• 6 mm (0.2362 in.) min. for pipes in different routings.
Identification mark Minimum distance


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2. Installation of bumpers and spacers between pipes.
Install bumpers or spacers to prevent vibration and chafing:
• When the distance between fixed clamps is too long
• To maintain a minimum distance between two pipes.
Identification
mark Identification
Adhesive mark
Cable tie sealant
NSA935401 Cable tie Adhesive
NSA935401 sealant
Bumper NSA5586 Spacer NSA5527
3. Installation of spiral strip

If a pipe is too close to a fixed part (distance less than
5 mm (0.1969 in.), you can install a spiral strip attached
with a cable tie at each end on the tube to prevent damage.
This method is not applicable for parts that can move.
Cable tie
NSA935401
If distance
< 5mm (0.19 in.)
Spiral tie
NSA849000
4. Installation of grommets ABS0648

Outer part Structure
Grommet
Nose ABS0648
Inner
part
CORRECT INCORRECT
After correct installation, the pipe can move approximately
15 Deg. in each direction.
5. Installation of clamps or lacing tape

to prevent chafing of pipes
Clamp NSA5516
Identification Clamp
mark NSA5516
Clamp installation
Adhesive sealant
Lacing tape Adhesive sealant

on the tightened knot Spacer
and the ends of the NSA5527
lacing tape Examples of
clamp positions
Identification mark
Lacing tape installation

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3.2 Permitted Damage and Defects
3.2.1. Permitted Damage and Defects
on Hydraulic Tubes
for the complete procedure.
A. Typical damages
TYPE A TYPE B
D Outside Diameter D Tube wall thickness
DAMAGE TYPE A DAMAGE TYPE B

(with a maximum tube deformation (with a maximum material removal
without material removal) on the tube surface)
Without time limit With time limit Without time limit With time limit
• D <1.5 x OD • D< 20% of the
• D < OD x 1%
• Damage must be • D < 5% of tube wall thickness
• For ABS5004 Size
in the straight pipe the Tube wall • Damage must be
-16: D < OD x 1.4%
area, not in bend thickness in the straight pipe
area, not in bend
Outside Diameter Dash Outside Diameter (OD) Outside Diameter Dash Outside Diameter (OD)
mm in. mm in.
-4 6.35 1/4 -12 19.5 3/4
-6 9.53 3/8 -16 25.4 1”
-8 12.7 1/2 -20 31.75 1” 1/4
-10 15.88 5/8 -24 38.1 1” 1/2
• For thickness tubes values, refer to

AMM Figure 20-23-00 PB 001 or chapter 3.1.1 Table.
B. S
pecial Cases
1. For Special Case of ASNA3760 Union and ASNA3759

Sleeve, please refer to AMM Subtask 20-23-11-210-061-A
2. For Special Damage Criteria of Fire-Protection Sleeves,
on Pipes in the Pylon Area, please refer to AMM Subtask
20-23-11-210-064-B
3.2.2. Permitted Damage and Defects

on Hydraulic Hoses
Note:
When the damage or defects on the flexible hoses are more than
the permitted limits given below, flexible hoses have to be replaced.
A. Permitted limits for signs of impact and surface defects

Note:
Surface defects are discontinuities such as:
• Scratches • Bends
• Cracks and forging laps • Corrosion pits
• Scores • Nicks
a) Replace the flexible hose if you find:

• Surface defect with signs of dents, kinks or deformation
• Two or more wires in one plait or a number of wires
are broken in one small area.
• The metal braid hose has wear or chafing on the metal braid
that is more than the maximum permitted wear damage
(see *formula next page).

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3.2 Permitted Damage and Defects
• The hose has a fire sleeve protection (brown neoprene
overlay-protection) and there is wear or chafing
on the fire sleeve protection.
• The hose has a chafe guard protection (blue colour)
and the wear or chafing on the metal braid is more
than the maximum permitted wear damage (see *formula).
b) If there is wear after chafing (on the metal braid):

• Find and remove the root cause of chafing before
the next flight.
• Replace the flexible hose if the wear width
is more than 10% of the hose circumference:
Measure the width of the wear (W) and the external diameter
of the hose (D) (see figures below).
*Fomula: Maximum permitted wear damage:

If W x 100 / D x 3.14 > 10, replace the flexible hose
Chafing area
W
D
3.3 Tightening practices for hydraulic connections

3.3.1. Lubrication
Please refer to AMM Subtask 20-23-11-917-001-A

ightly lubricate with Material N 02ABA1 or 03LDA1:
A. L
• Only on the male thread
• The shoulder of the sleeve (when possible).
Note:
Do not apply lubricant on the contact surfaces between the sleeve
and the sealing surface of the fitting. Lubricant can cause the pipe
to turn when torquing the sleeve nut.
B. Remove unwanted lubricant with a clean, dry lintfree cloth.
Fitting Nut Sleeve
Tube
Lubricate the male Lubricate

Thread Do not lubricate this area the sleeve shoulder
(contact surface between (when possible)
the sleeve and the sealing
surface of fitting)

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3.3.2. Tightening torque application
• Find the correct torque value.
Note:
It is important to know the material and the parts dimensions
of the assembly. If the connection has different materials,
torque value has to be used for the weakest material.
• Get the applicable torque wrench and the wrench

adapter for the nut and an applicable second wrench
to apply the countertorque to the fitting (for our tool
set recommendations, refer to chapter 4 - Tool Set).
Use calibrated torque wrench & counter wrench
• Set the torque wrench to the applicable value. When using

a wrench adapter, value has to be adjusted (chapter 3.3.6).
• Put the torque wrench in position on the sleeve nut
and the countertorque wrench on the fitting
(refer to figures on following pages).
• Apply a slow and continuous force on the torque wrench
until you reach the set torque value.
Note:
The double tightening torque is not applicable for the installation
of plug-in fittings installed on manifold or equipment.
• Apply a double tightening on the union

(refer to AMM Subtask 20-23-11-917-060-A).
• Torque the clamp blocks to 0.2 m.daN (17.70 lbf.in).
AMM 20-21-12 PB 201 Hold

Typical Harrison connection
Sleeve nut Sleeve
Hold the union with
a second wrench and
tighten the sleeve nut
to the applicable torque
value (chapter 3.3.3.).
Tube Red Tube
paint Tighten
Sleeve nut
Typical Permaswage connection Union Nut Sleeve
Hold the union with a second
wrench and tighten the sleeve
nut to the applicable torque
value. (chapter 3.3.3.).
Hold Tighten

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In-line Check Valve Connection
Removal union or
Tighten in-line check valve
Sleeve nut
Sleeve nut
Hold Tighten
Hold the union with a second wrench and tighten the sleeve
nut to the applicable torque value (chapter 3.3.3.).
Flexible Hose Connection
Fitting Hose
sleeve nut Hold
Tighten
Hose hexagonal Fitting (fixed)
Hold the hose hexagonal fitting with a second wrench and

tighten the hose sleeve nut to the applicable torque value
(chapter 3.3.3.).
Plug-in union Connection
Plug-in union
Equipment
Tighten
First tighten the plug-in union to the applicable

torque value (chapter 3.3.4.).
Hold
Sleeve nut
Equipment
Tighten
Plug-in union
Then hold the plug-in union with a second wrench

and tighten the sleeve nut to the applicable
torque value (chapter 3.3.3.).

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Straight Bulkhead Connection
Hold Hold
Locknut Locknut
Special Bulkhead
fitting swaged Union Tighten
on the tube Tighten
First, hold the union with a second wrench and tighten

the locknut to the applicable torque value (chapter 3.3.5.).
Hold
Hold Tighten Tighten
Sleeve nut
Sleeve nut
Special Bulkhead Sleeve Tighten
fitting swaged nut
on the tube
Then hold the union with a second wrench and tighten

the sleeve nut to the applicable torque value (chapter 3.3.3.).
90° Angle Bulkhead Connection
Tighten Hold
Elbow union
Hold
Locknut
(not tightened)
Sleeve nut Tighten
First, hold the swivel union with a second wrench and tighten
the sleeve nuts to the applicable torque value (chapter 3.3.3.).
Elbow union
Hold
Locknut Tighten
Then hold the swivel union with a second wrench and tighten
the locknut to the applicable torque value (chapter 3.3.5.).

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3.3.3. Tightening Torques for HARRISON and
PERMASWAGE In-line Couplings, Check Valves,
Hoses and Caps/Plugs, the two Parts made
of CRES or Titanium
AMM 20-21-12 PB 201
Tightening Torques
Item Outer DIA Cres and Titanium Tubes
code Mini Maxi
in. mm m.daN Ibf in. m.daN Ibf in.
3 3/16 4.76 1.1 97 1.2 106
4 1/4 6.35 1.5 133 1.7 150
5 5/16 7.93 2.0 177 2.3 204
6 3/8 9.52 2.9 257 3.2 283
8 1/2 12.70 5.4 478 5.9 522
10 5/8 15.87 7.5 664 8.3 735
12 3/4 19.05 8.5 752 9.5 840
16 1” 25.40 8.5 752 9.5 840
20 1” 1/4 31.75 8.5 752 9.5 840
24 1” 1/2 38.10 8.5 752 9.5 840
Note:
If one of the constituents is made of aluminum,
(union, sleeve or nut), apply the aluminum alloy values.
3.3.3. Tightening Torques for HARRISON and

PERMASWAGE In-line Couplings, Check Valves,
Hoses and Caps/Plugs, one
of the Parts made of Aluminium-Alloy
AMM 20-21-12 PB 201
Tightening Torques
Item Outer DIA Aluminium alloy
code Mini Maxi
3 3/16 4.76 - - - -
4 1/4 6.35 1.2 106 1.3 115
5 5/16 7.93 1.5 133 1.7 150
6 3/8 9.52 1.8 159 2.0 177
8 1/2 12.70 3.0 266 3.3 292
10 5/8 15.87 3.9 345 4.3 381
12 3/4 19.05 4.8 425 5.3 469
16 1” 25.40 8.1 717 8.9 788
20 1” 1/4 31.75 9.7 859 10.7 947
24 1” 1/2 38.10 9.7 859 10.7 947
Note:
If one of the constituents is made of aluminum,
(union, sleeve or nut), apply the aluminum alloy values.

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3.3.4. Tightening Torques for Plug-in Unions, MS Unions
and Plug-in Check Valves (the two Parts made
of Steel)
Tightening Torques
Item Outer DIA Cres
code Mini Maxi
3 3/16 4.76 2.20 195 2.31 204
4 1/4 6.35 3.34 296 3.44 304
5 5/16 7.93 3.34 296 3.44 304
6 3/8 9.52 4.47 396 4.57 404
8 1/2 12.70 7.85 695 7.95 704
10 5/8 15.87 11.24 995 11.35 1 005
12 3/4 19.05 14.00 1 239 14.24 1 260
16 1” 25.40 18.53 1 640 18.75 1 660
20 1” 1/4 31.75 20.22 1 790 20.45 1 810
24 1” 1/2 38.10 20.80 1 841 21.00 1 859
3.3.4. Tightening Torques for Plug-in Union and Plugin

Check Valves, One of the Parts made
of Aluminum-Alloy
Tightening Torques
Item Outer DIA Aluminium alloy
code Mini Maxi
3 3/16 4.76 0.83 73 0.94 83
4 1/4 6.35 1.21 107 1.32 117
5 5/16 7.93 1.21 107 1.32 117
6 3/8 9.52 1.63 144 1.75 155
8 1/2 12.70 3.47 307 3.58 317
10 5/8 15.87 5.03 445 5.14 455
12 3/4 19.05 7.29 645 7.40 655
16 1” 25.40 11.64 1 030 11.86 1 050
20 1” 1/4 31.75 13.44 1 190 13.67 1 210
24 1” 1/2 38.10 14.10 1 248 14.30 1 266

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3.3.5. Tightening Torque Values for Bulkhead Lock Nuts
on all CRES Components
AMM 20-21-12 PB 201
Bulkhead Tightening Torques

Connection Lock
Item CRES
Tube Outer Nut
code DIA ref. Mini Maxi
Thread
3 3/16 4.76 0.3750-24 2.20 195 2.31 204
4 1/4 6.35 0.4375-20 3.34 296 3.44 304
5 5/16 7.93 0.5000-20 3.34 296 3.44 304
6 3/8 9.52 0.5625-18 4.47 396 4.57 404
8 1/2 12.70 0.7500-16 7.85 695 7.95 704
10 5/8 15.87 0.8750-14 11.24 995 11.35 1 005
12 3/4 19.05 1.0625-12 14.00 1 239 14.24 1 260
16 1” 25.40 1.3125-12 18.53 1 640 18.75 1 660
20 1” 1/4 31.75 1.6250-12 20.22 1 790 20.45 1 810
24 1” 1/2 38.10 1.8750-12 20.80 1 841 21.00 1 859
3.3.5. Tightening Torque Values for Bulkhead Lock Nuts,

one of Part Made of Aluminium-Alloy
AMM 20-21-12 PB 201
Bulkhead Tightening Torques

Connection Lock
Item Aluminium alloy
Tube Outer Nut
code DIA ref. Mini Maxi
Thread
3 3/16 4.76 0.3750-24 0.83 73 0.94 83
4 1/4 6.35 0.4375-20 1.21 107 1.32 117
5 5/16 7.93 0.5000-20 1.21 107 1.32 117
6 3/8 9.52 0.5625-18 1.63 144 1.75 155
8 1/2 12.70 0.7500-16 3.47 307 3.58 317
10 5/8 15.87 0.8750-14 5.03 445 5.14 455
12 3/4 19.05 1.0625-12 7.29 645 7.40 655
16 1” 25.40 1.3125-12 11.64 1 030 11.86 1 050
20 1” 1/4 31.75 1.6250-12 13.44 1 190 13.67 1 210
24 1” 1/2 38.10 1.8750-12 14.10 1 248 14.30 1 266

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3.3.6. Torque wrench adapter
B
Crow-foot
wrench adapter
Torque wrench B
Open end
wrench
adapter
A B
When using a wrench adapter, adjust the torque value

in accordance with the bellow formula:
T’= new torque value (adjusted)

T’ = T x A to be set on the torque wrench
A+B T = specified torque value
(applied on the connection)
Example:
• Specified Torque (T) = 2 m.daN (177 lb.in)
• Length of torque wrench
(A) without adapter = 300 mm (11.8 in.)
• Length of adapter (B) = 100 mm (3.9 in.)
• Torque value to read off T’:
T’ = (2 m.daN x 300 mm)/(300 + 100 mm) = 1.5 m.daN
3.3.7. Unions Red Marking in Hydraulic Systems
AMM 20-23-22 PB 201
After hydraulic connection torque, identification

has to be carried out with a red painted line:
• To identify a tightened union.
• To show possible loosening of the union.
Procedure (AMM TASK 20-23-22-910-001-A)
CAUTION: BEFORE YOU DO THIS PROCEDURE, MAKE SURE
THAT YOU HAVE TIGHTENED THE RELATED UNION TO THE
RELATED UNION TO THE APPLICABLE TORQUE VALUE
AND DONE THE APPLICABLE LEAKAGE TEST.
1. Use Material 15SBA1 and Material 08BAA9 made moist

with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General to clean the surfaces
where make marks will be present.
Note: If a new installation has to be performed, it is necessary
to remove the remaining red line before a new red line application.
2. Paint one line with a width of 2 mm (0.0787 in.)

to 4 mm (0.1575 in.) on the union and the nut
with a Material 04SAB2 (red color). Let it dry.
Note: The union marking is not applicable in the fuel tanks.
3. Apply Material No. 12ACB1 on

the cadmium-plated steel union.
Red marking

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3.4 Removal/installation of the bobbins and
of O-rings on plug-in unions (or manifold plugs)
Note:
Plug-in unions and bobbins are equipped with elastomeric seals
(O-Rings or Square seals) which must be replaced.
3.4.1. Overall precautions

• Do not use pointed, sharp or metal tools to remove
the O-ring. Use spoon-type removal tool or wedge
type removal tool with a hook.
CORRECT Pull
Push
INCORRECT
Spoon type Wedge type
• Before installation, lubricate O-ring,

square seal for at least 15 minutes with material
N° 02ABA1 (Phosphate Ester Hydraulic Fluid)
3.4.2. Removal/installation on O-rings installed for

plug-in unions, check valves or manifold plug
Use tool PN 98A29103000XXX to install O-rings.
O-RING (NAS 1602 or NAS 1612)
or O-RING (EN 6075 or EN 6076)
PUSH
1 2
3.4.3. Removal/ installation of hydraulic bobbins
Note:
Instead of O-ring and square seal removal/installations, please note
that bobbin assembly NSA8687 can be installed.
Leakage can occur if insufficient care is taken during

Installation/Removal of the bobbins.
• Use tool PN 97A29102090XXX for:
- Removal/Installation of the bobbin
- Installation of the O-ring and square seals on the bobbins.
• Before the installation, make sure that the references
of the parts you install on the bobbin are:
- Manifold side (bobbin identification groove side)
* O-ring: NAS1611-xx or NAS1601-xx
* Back up ring: NSA8671-xx
- Component side:
* Square seal: NSA8213-xx
* Back up ring: NSA8674-xx (see figure here after).

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3.4 Removal/installation of the bobbins and
of O-rings on plug-in unions (or manifold plugs)
3.4.3. Removal/ installation of hydraulic bobbins
Back-up ring
NSA 8674
Square
Component side
seal
Manifold side
O-Ring
Component Groove
Bobbin
Manifold Back-up ring

NSA 8671
• Install the back-up rings in the grooves

before you install the seals.
4. Necessary tools
for hydraulic system
Tool set
4. Tool set
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Tool name PN Tool Tool Picture
In situ
DLT series or D12000
Repair swaging
series tools
tool kit
In situ
RTSTx or RTSTxR Tool
Rynglock tooling
Inst/Rem Bobbin
97A29102090000
Tool set
Torque Tool Set 98F29003000000
Fluid material 02ABA1
Red Marking 04-SAB2
Seal Tool Set 98A29103000000

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Single Aisle Family

A318 / A319 / A320 / A321

A320 Family maintenance practices

2.1 Air in hydraulic system

2. System Maintenance Procedures

Low pressure indications Low level indications

2.1.1. Check for air in hydraulic system

Note: If the source of air contamination is due to previous leak

2. System Maintenance Procedures

Check of System Accumulators pressure

T° (°C) T° (°F) P (psi) P (bars)

-10 14 1 620 112

If the pressures are not correct, continue as follows:

WARNING: ADJUST THE PRESSURE ONLY IF THE MPD TASK

2. If the accumulator pressure is more than 15 bar below

Example of nitrogen leak

c) If leaking component is found, replace it (accumulator,

2. System Maintenance Procedures

2.2.1. Check of the hydraulic reservoir fluid level

2.2.2. Fill the hydraulic reservoir

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT PUT TOO MUCH

Please take into account :

Total volume: 10L Total volume: 23L

Total volume: 20L

2. System Maintenance Procedures

Possible root causes of fluid contamination

2. System Maintenance Procedures

2.3.1. Hydraulic fluid sampling procedure

• Carefully clean the hydraulic sampling valve

CAUTION: DO NOT USE A CONTAINER/BOTTLE MADE OF PVC.

Please refer to AMM TASK 12-32-29-281-001-A

Particles can be accumulated in the lower

2.4 External leaks

Background: several leaks, leakages or stain have been

2. System Maintenance Procedures

2. System Maintenance Procedures

OTHER Brake Unit (at rest) None None

2. System Maintenance Procedures

2.4.3. How dispatch with hydraulic leak?

Leakage Report to Airbus

3.1 Hydraulic tubing repairs

3. Installation/Removal & Repairs

3.1 Hydraulic tubing repairs

Tube Parts part number

Union NSA855010 or ABS1369

3. Installation/Removal & Repairs

3. Installation/Removal & Repairs

3.1.1. Temporary/Permanent repair

Material Titanium Alloy Ti-3Al-2.5V (ABS5004)

HP or LP lines In situ HP lines

Size -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -16

3. Installation/Removal & Repairs

Material Stainless Steel 21-6-9 (ASNA 3288)

HP or LP lines In HP lines LP lines

C. Aluminium Alloy Tubes

P: Permanent, T: Temporary, - : Not Applicable.

Material Aluminium Alloy 6061-T6 (ASNA3410/DAN40)

3. Installation/Removal & Repairs

Distances mini between pipes/hoses

Distances mini between ITEM A Mini

1. Installation of lacing tape on pipe runs.

2. If the accumulator pressure is more than 15 bar below

c) If leaking component is found, replace it (accumulator,

1. For Special Case of ASNA3760 Union and ASNA3759

3.2.2. Permitted Damage and Defects

A. Permitted limits for signs of impact and surface defects

a) Replace the flexible hose if you find:

• Get the applicable torque wrench and the wrench

• Set the torque wrench to the applicable value. When using

3.3.3. Tightening Torques for HARRISON and

3.3.4. Tightening Torques for Plug-in Union and Plugin

3.3.5. Tightening Torque Values for Bulkhead Lock Nuts,

3.3.7. Unions Red Marking in Hydraulic Systems

1. Use Material 15SBA1 and Material 08BAA9 made moist

2. Paint one line with a width of 2 mm (0.0787 in.)

3. Apply Material No. 12ACB1 on

• Install the back-up rings in the grooves