Learning Objective: Recognize the two primary aircraft hydraulic hose burst test stands and related operational procedures.

As previously stated, all flexible hose manufactured in the shop must be hydraulic or pneumatic pressure tested prior to installation in the aircraft. Two types of hose burst test stands, typical of those used for this purposes, are described in the following text.

Table 5-4.Proof Pressure Test Media


Table 5-5.Hose Assembly Proof Pressure Test Data