Aircraft Fluid Removal

In the picture

1. 1A drain valve under the wing with a hose to a closed collection drum
2. 2A drip tray beneath the landing gear holding leaked hydraulic fluid
3. 3A worker lifting a battery from an open panel
4. 4A worker rolling a pressurized cylinder on a cart

Examples

• A car mechanic drains oil into a pan before replacing an engine part.
• A camp stove fuel canister is emptied and stored safely before the stove is thrown away.

Quiz: Aircraft Fluid Removal (Age 14)

1. 1

   Why must fuel and hydraulic fluid be drained before an aircraft is cut apart?

   • To stop them leaking into soil or water
   • To clean the inside of the aircraft for painting
   • To make the aircraft lighter for lifting
2. 2

   What should happen to batteries and pressurized cylinders before an aircraft is cut apart?

   • They should be stored loose on the cutting floor
   • They should be left in place if they are switched off
   • They should be removed and placed in safe containers
3. 3

   What is the main pollution risk if dangerous fluids and devices are not removed before cutting an aircraft?

   • Fuel, hydraulic fluid, battery acid, or gas could leak into soil or water
   • The aircraft may be too noisy to cut safely
   • The cutting tools may become too hot

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This lesson has left the free week, so its quiz is part of the subscription.