Figure 21-27. Leak Test Hookup
LEAK DETECTION.
There are several methods of doing this operation, depending on the type of equipment which is available.
Two methods of performing this check are described in the following paragraphs.
— Note —
Evacuate system prior to leak check.
1. Method 1:
A.
Connect the manifold gauge set into the system and determine if there is any refrigerant in the
system. A minimum of 50 psi refrigerant pressure in the system is needed for leak detection. (Refer
to Figure 2 1-27)
B. Purge the hoses of air by allowing some refrigerant to escape from the connections at the service
valves. Then tighten connections at the service valve.
C.
Close the low side manifold valve and open the high side manifold valve.
D.
Open the refrigerant container service valve and allow the pressure at the low side gauge to reach
50 psi at which time close the high side manifold valve.
E.
Close the refrigerant container service valve and remove the hose if no leaks are evident.
F.
Using an electronic leak detector, check all joints for leaks. If any leaks are found, purge the system
of refrigerant, make the necessary repairs and check the compressor oil.
G.
Add oil, if required, then repeat Steps A thru E.
H.
If no further leaks are found, the system may be evacuated and charged.
989
PRESSURE GAUGE
SCHRADER VALVE
SCHRADER VALVE
CLOSED
OPEN
HIGH
LOW
REFRIGERANT
CONTAINER
MANIFOLD
GAUGE SET
EVAPORATOR
ASSEMBLY
OPEN TO 50 P.S.I.
THEN CLOSE
COMPOUND
GAUGE 50
P.S.I.
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
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Summary of Contents for SEMINOLE PA-44-180
Page 38: ...CHAPTER DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B14...
Page 49: ...CHAPTER LIFTING AND SHORING 1C1...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C5...
Page 58: ...CHAPTER TOWING AND TAXIING 1C10...
Page 62: ...CHAPTER PARKING AND MOORING 1C14...
Page 65: ...CHAPTER REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C17...
Page 70: ...CHAPTER SERVICING 1C22...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1E2...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1E12...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER AUTOFLIGHT 1H21...
Page 192: ...CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS 1H24...
Page 202: ...CHAPTER ELECTRICAL POWER 1I10...
Page 228: ...CHAPTER EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 1J12...
Page 233: ...CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION 1J17...
Page 238: ...CHAPTER FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J24...
Page 304: ...2A18 CHAPTER FUEL...
Page 325: ...2B17 CHAPTER HYDRAULIC POWER...
Page 357: ...2D1 CHAPTER ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION...
Page 414: ...CHAPTER LANDING GEAR 2F13...
Page 479: ...2I6 CHAPTER LIGHTS...
Page 488: ...2I16 CHAPTER NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC...
Page 503: ...2J7 CHAPTER OXYGEN...
Page 524: ...2K6 CHAPTER VACUUM...
Page 535: ...2K19 CHAPTER ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC PANELS AND MULTIPURPOSE PARTS...
Page 546: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PA 44 180 180T AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2L6 PIPER AIRCRAFT...
Page 547: ...2L7 CHAPTER STRUCTURES...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER DOORS 3A18...
Page 593: ...CHAPTER STABILIZERS 3B8...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER WINDOWS 3B22...
Page 611: ...CHAPTER WINGS 3C10...
Page 624: ...CHAPTER PROPELLER 3D1...
Page 643: ...CHAPTER POWER PLANT 3D21...
Page 667: ...CHAPTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3F1...
Page 681: ...CHAPTER IGNITION 3F16...
Page 712: ...CHAPTER ENGINE INDICATING 3H1...
Page 730: ...CHAPTER EXHAUST 3H19...
Page 734: ...CHAPTER OIL 3I1...
Page 743: ...CHAPTER STARTING 3I11...
Page 755: ...CHAPTER TURBINES 3J1...