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IFLY_INDIGO
11th Jun 2013, 12:50
FCOM says there is a system accumulator in each hydraulic line downstream the pump to cover the transient demands.
Is the yellow system accumulator the one used for parking brakes or emergency braking or 'braking accumulator' is separate from the system accumulator?

toffeez
11th Jun 2013, 13:08
It's a separate braking accumulator.

code0
14th Jun 2013, 14:09
G+Y system low pressure or dual eng failure, applying brakes can be accomplished by this brakes accumulator located as the starboard MLG bay aft frame. you could simply see this on a walk through or while parked.

applying brakes are limited to 7 applications and upto 1,000psi only