MIL-R-5520C

30 JUNE 1964
o SUPERSEDING
MIL-R-5520B
19SEPTEMBER1957

e MILITAR’Y SPECIFICATION

RESERVOIRS : AIRCRAFT, HYDRAULIC, NON-SEPARATED TYPE

This specification
has been approved by the DepartmentofDefense and ismandatory
foruseby the Departments ofthe Army, the Navy,and the Air Force.

1. SCOPE craft Types I and II, Design, Installa-

tion, and Data Requirements for
1.1 Scope. Thisspecificationpresents[
re- MIL–H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum
quirements forhydraulic
fluid
reservoirs(@un- Base, Aircraft and Ordnance
separated)whereinpressure
k generatedinthe MIL-P–7936 Parts and Equipment, Aero-
fluidby contactwith gas. For separl~ted nautical, Preparation for Delivery
reservoirs,
see6.3. MIL–H-8775 Hydraulic System Com-

‘o 1.2 [Link]
shallbe of the following
(see6.2):
types,as spec&ed
ponents, Aircraft and Missiles, General
Specification for
MIL–V-8813 Valves, Aircraft, Hydraulic
Type A—Noupressurized PressureRelief, Type II Systems
Type B—Pressurized MIL-L-10547 Liners; Case, and Sheet,
[Link] DOCUMENTS Overwrap, Water-Vaporproof or Water-
proof, Flexible.
2.1 The following documents,of theiwue
ineffect
on dateofinvitation
forbidsorrequest STANDARDS
forproposal,form a partof thisspecification MILITARY
totheextent speci6edherein: MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment
SPECIFICATIONS and Storage
MIL-STD-143 Specifications and Stand-
FEDERAL
ards, Order of Precedence for the Selec-
NN-P–515 Plywood,Container Grade
tion of
PPP–13-566 Boxes,Folding Paperbo~rd
M13J-STD-831 Test Reports; Prepara- .
PPP-.B-576 Box, Wood, C1eated, Veneer,
tion of
Paper Overlaid
AIR FORCE-NAVY AERONAUTICAL
PPP-B–585 Boxes, Wood, Wirebound
AN871 Flange-Straight Thread Boss
PPP-B–591 Boxes, Fiberboard, Wood-
Welding
Cleated
AND1oo5O Bosses, Standard Dimensions
PPP-B-601 Boxes, Wood, C1eated-Ply-
for Gasket Seal Straight Thread
wood
PPP-B–621 Boxes, Wood, Nailed and PUBLICATIONS
Lock-Corner
AIR FORCE-NAVY AERONAUTICALBULLETIN
PPP–B–636 Box, Fiberboard
No. 438 Age Controls for Synthetic
PPP–B-640 Boxes, Fiberboard, Ccmu-
Rubber Parts
gated, Triple, Wall
PPP–B-676 Boxes, Set-Up, Paperbotmd (Copies
ofspecifications,
standards,
publications,
and
drawingsrequiredby suppliersin connectionwith
MILITARY
specfic
procurementfunctions
shouldbe obtained
from
MIL-P-116 Preservation, Methods of theprocuring
activity
orasdirected
by thecontracting
MIL–H–544o Hydraulic Systems, Air- officer.)

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2.2 Otherpublications. The following docu-
ment forms a part of this specification to the
(b) A fluidvolumeequivalent
cent of the possible
to 100per-
net depletion
o
extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indi- causedby cylindervolumetric changes
cated, the issue in effect on date of invitation whichcanoccurinany groundcheck-
for bids or request for proposal shall apply:
CONSOLIDATEDCLASSIFICATIONCOMMITTEE
outor flightcondition,
tothenormalreservoir
withreference
filling
attitude ‘9
Uniform Freight Classification Rules and positionofthevarious services.
(Application
for copiesof the above publication (c) A fluid
volumeequivalent to 100per-
shouldbe addressed
to the Consolidated
Classification centofthereservoir fluidvolumetric
Committee,202 [Link] Station,
Chicago,
Ill.j change causedby chargingallac-
60606.) cumulators to systemoperating pres-
[Link] sure from a completelydkcharged
positionwith no gas chaxgein the
3.1 Preproduction. This specification pro-
largestaccumulator and a minimum
vides for preproduction testing (see 4.3). ,
gaschargeinallothers.
3.2 Precedence. Hydraulic reservoirs shall
(d) A fluidvolume equivalent to 130
conform to the requirementk of this specification,
percentof thevolumetric capacity of
the requirements of MII–H–8775, and the
requirements of MIL-H-544o, in that order of
precedence. The choice and application of all
(e)
thelargest
hydraulic
quantity-measuring
fuseinthesystem.
Thatvolumeoffluid equivalent
typeof

tothe
o
j. other specifications and standards shall be in
accordance with MIL-STD-143. In the event
maximum thermal contractionwhichis
of conflict between the requirements of this
[Link]
specification and the requirements of any other
700F filling
temperature to –400 F is
recommendedasa basis forarriving at
specification, the above order of precedence
thk volume.
shall be observed.
3.3 Data. Unless otherwise specified in the
(f) A fluidvolumeequivalent to”not less
contract or order, no data other than reports and
than5percent oftheentiresystemfluid
drawings accompanying preproduc~ion samples
volume,including the reservoir, to
(see 4.3.2) are required by this specification or
minimizethe normal frequency,of
any of the documents referenced in section 2
[Link] differentialvolume be-
(see 6.2).
tweenfullandrefillshallcorrespond to
thkleakage allowance.
3.4 Designand construction. (g) A fluidvolume equivalent to that re-
3.4.1 Reservoir capacity. Hydraulic reser- sulting from the effects of fluid com-
voirs shall be designed to provide for the pression, line and actuator expansion,
volume of fluid, gas space, and emergency and external seal deflection when the
reservoir capacity as specified herein. A dia- hydraulic system which the reservoir
gram illustrating the capacity requirements is is serving is pressurized at normal
shown on figure 1. operating pressure.
[Link] Fluid. The design minimum volume [Link] Gas space. Gas space shall be pro-
of fluid shall be equal to the sum of the follow- vided, which, together with other design fea-
ing: tures, will ensure that there will be no loss of
(a) A sufficient amount of fluid to insure fluid during normal operating conditions. The
that the hydraulic pump suction is gas space volume shall be 10 percent (minimum)
maintained i’or all attitudes and ac- of the fluid volume as defined in [Link]. If
celerations within the design limita- thevent line (or the reservoir relief valve in the
tions for which the reservoir is required case of pressurized reservoirs) is not capable
to function. Assisted takeofl condi- of accommodating a sufficient high rate of
tions, such as catapult launching of fluid ilow during the most adverse surge con-
Naval aircraft, shall be taken into dition obtainable without exceeding the reser-
consideration in this phase of capacity. voir design pressure, then the gas space must

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–MAX FLUID THERMKL CON-
TRACTION (CALCULATEDON
– SYSTEM FLUID THERMALEXPANSION THE BASIS OF 70° F TO
RESULTINGFROM TEMPERATURE~CREASE -@” F TEMJ?ERATURE LIMITS}
FROM 70° F TO MAX OPERATINGrJil!FERATJJRE
.
VOLUME DIF-TIAL

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100 PERCENT OF EQUIVAL ~T FLUID COMPRESSION BETWEENREFILL AND
Am ‘isysml:wwcmznvc % ASEWHIC~”@G~URS FULL LEVELS.
WHEN SYSTEM IS NORMALLYPRESSURIZING.
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GAS SPACE MIN. l@
— OF RESERVOIRVOL.
—
—

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SIGHTGAGE OR OTHER OPERATINGVOLUME
● SUITABLEFLUID LEVEL
INDICATORSHALL SHOW \
100% OF NIT DEPLETIONOF RES-‘
ERVOIR FL!JIDFROM CYL. voLu- 7
OF FLUID.

FLUID LEVEL BETWEEN

I EXTREMES INIZCCA’I!ED
.
+%’
/ FULL LEVEL SHOWN IS WITH EMERGENCYFLESERVECMYKW!’P
ZEROPSI HYDRAULICPRESSURF, 1
NO OIL IN ACCUMJJLATORS
, AND
THE VARIOUS UNITS OF THE
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THIS CAPACITYMAY BE
HYDRAULICSYSTFJ4IN SUCH ND OF (lUTL~ TO
INCLUDEDEITHER IN MAIN
POSITIONSAS TO RETURN THAT POWER DILIV~ PUMP.
RESERVOIR (AS SHOWN) OR
AMOUNT OF FLUID SPECIFIEDiTN
IN A SEPARATERESERVOIR.
[Link] BAcKTO !IHEpLES~VO~. END OF OUTLET TO
EMERGENCY PUMP
(FOR LEVEL FLIGHT).

EXAl@LE OF VOLUMETRICCHANGE IN AN ACTUATINGCYLINDER

AFTER AG~ING THROUGH THE HALF CYCLE OF OPERATIONwHICH
RETURNS THE MOST FLUID TO THE RES~Vo~ . KXCHANGEvoL .
EQUm WL. OF THAT PART OF PISTON ROD INDICATEDBY SHADING.

2/ THIS DISTANCESHALL BE SUFFICI~T l~R ~TH THE GROUND SERVICINGAND

CRITICALFLIGHT CONDITIONS(WITHTjlETli CORRESPONDINGMINDUJM OPERATING
LEVELS) TO INSORE THAT HYDRAULICP@tP SUCTION IS MAINTAINED.

2/ A VOLUME EQUIVALFIJT
TO 130 PERCENT OF THE VOLUMETRICCAPACITYOF THE
LARGEST QUANTITYMEASU~NG TYPE HY$RAULIC FUSEIN THE SYSTEM.
A THESE DISTANCESMAY VARY BETWEENG$ODND AND FLIGHT CONDITIONS.

FIGURE 1. Res@voir capady requirements

be made large enough to limit the maximbm matic systems. The condition of an over-
pressure to a~alue le& than the design pressure. systemwithitsaccompanying
heated hydraulic
The surge conditions to be considered inclllde volumetricincreaseshallalsobe considered
those resulting from the acceleration of hy- here.
draulic actuators by aerodynamic loads or 3.4.1.3Emergency reserve capacity. In cases
gravity due to actuation by emergency pneu- where an emergency reserve capacity of fluid
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is required, the minimum volume shall be overboard. In cases where an auxiliary or

equal to 125 percent of the fluid required for emergency reservoir is interconnected to a
emergency purposes or normal landing. The primary reservoir, it shall not be possible to
volume of units that can be operated by other lose the auxiliary or emergency fluid supply by a
than hydraulic means, provided thatno fluid failure in the primary system, or vice versa.
k drawnfromthereservoir duringsuchopera- 3.4.4 Return line inlet. The inlet from the
tion,
neednotbe considered. No allowance for return line shall be so-positioned that vortexing
returnoffluid
tothereservoir shall
be made in and foaming of fluid flowing into the reservoir
determining
emergencyreserve [Link] will be kept to a minimum. The return line
emergencyfluidvolume shallbe below the inlet shall be located below the minimum
power pump outlet(forlevelflight) in cases recommended fluid level, unless a suitable type
whereitisincorporated inthemain reservoir;antifoaming arrangement is used.
itmay, however,be providedin a separate 3.4.5 De-aeration. Means shall be provided
reservoir.
In cases where the emergency fluid to minimize surging, foaming, or vortexing of
supply is incorporated in the main reservoir
fluid as it enters the reservoir from the return
(as may be the case in trainer aircraft), the
line. The design shall prevent high velocity
emergency supply shall be unaffected by the
direct internal flow from the return inlet of
complete loss of the normal supply.
filter element to the outlet to the power-
3.4.2 Rej,ll level. The refill level shall be
driven pump.
that levelwhich results from loweringthe
3.4.6 Filler unit. A iiller neck, at least, 1
fluidlevelfrom the fulllevelby an amount
inch in diameter clear opening, shall be rigidly
equalto 5 percent of the% entire systemfluid
attached to the resewoir. Filling or re-
volume,including thereservoir. Ifmore than
plenishing the reservoir from a remote point
one fulllevelisindicated on the instruction
plate,
eachfull level may haveitscorrespondingby means of a hknd pump or electric-driven
refill
levelindicated to preventthe necessity pump, wherein all fluid entering the reservoir
for too freque~trefilling. Each of these is filtered and the pump is a permanent part of
the airplane installation, is acceptable in lieu
refill
levelsshall be determined asabove.
3.4.3 Interconnected of the “pour-in” method.
[Link] resenxirs.
when an auxiliary interconnected reservoir is [Link] Filler unit jilter. The filler neck
filled through a primary reservoir, sufficient gas shall be provided with a filter capable of
space must be provided in the primary reservoir removing from the replenishing fluid all particles
for expansion in the auxiliary reservoir. The larger than 0.0035 inch in size. This filter shall
interconnecting supply line shall be of sufficient be capable of passing replenishing fluid into the
size to ens~e that the auxiliary reservoir will reservoir at the rate specified herein. The
completely fill in less time than it tak~s to fill design of the filler unit filter shall be such as to
the main supply reservoir under any operating prevent damage in filling (caused by inserting
temperature condition. If this interconnecting a filling spout too deeply or improperly into the
line is designed to function also in the capacity tiller pipe), removal, or cleaning, and shall
of a suction line during conditions in which be secured in position in order not to be readily
flow leaving the auxiliary reservoir is returned removable, except ‘for cleaning purposes. A
to the primary reservoir, it shall conform with suggested filler unit mesh filter installation is
the suction-line flow requirements of MILH– shown on figure 2.
5440. A check valve is to be provided in the [Link] SIupper. A suitably designed scup-
line if necessary to prevent depletion of the oil per shall be provided at the filler port outside
supply in the auxihary reservoir in inverted opening to drain spillage to the outside of the
flight. The auxiliary reservoir vent line shall aircraft (see figure 2).
be so routed that there are no fluid traps in the [Link] Filling vent line. A filling vent line
line and it should be connected into the top of of a type similar to that shown on figure 2 shall
the main reservoir separately from the main be provided to facilitate rapid filling and also
reservoir vent line, to minimize loss of fluid to prevent over@ling by virtue of the location

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STANDARD O-RING
SCUPPE~
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~ CAP
\
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LOCK RING~, \

@ OF FILLING VENT
MAXIMUM DESIRj3D
FILLING LEVEL

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BLEEDERHOLEJ
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SPILLAGE DRAINS “J
OUTSIDEoF AIRC~~.
TO

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FIGURE 2. Typ4caJ@ler unit jinger strainer

of the point of entry of the vent line into the minimum number of turns for complete cap
reservoir at the maximum desired fluid leveh dkengagement. Provisionsfor automatic re-
[Link] Filler cap. A filler cap capable of leaseof stored air pressureprior to complete
pr~venting leakage of fluid or loss of pressure filler eap disengagement shall be made. The
shall be provided. The filler cap shall be eas<ily filler cap assembly shall be designed to provide
installed or removed by hand. Use of a filler a minimum of 500 complete cycles of operation.
cap assembly employing screw threads is mot A complete cycle shall consist of removal and
desired. Design of the cap shall provide for a installation of the cap. To prevent loss of the
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cap when removed, it shall be attached to the

filler neck or reservoir with a chain or by other
provided whereby the maximum surge pressure
is limited to an amount which is less than 67
o
suitable means. The design shall be such that percent of the reservoir proof pressure, the
it will be readily apparent, upon visual inspec- connection to the atmosphere (including relief
tion, that the cap is securely and properly
installed.
valve, in the case of pressurized reservoir)
shall be large enough to accommodate the flow 0
3.4.7 Fluid level indication. Suitable means of surging fluid without exceeding the afore-
to give visual indicatjoo of fluid level in the mentioned pressure. However, fluid which is
reservoir between the 10west and highest lost overboard from this source shall not exceed
operating levels (see figure 1) shall be provided, that amount which is comistent with the re-
A dip stick shall not be used for fluid level quirements for safe flight of the airplane or the
indication. desired frequency of fluid replenishment. Pro-
3.4.8 Sump. The reservoir shall be pro- vision may be made to bypass the vent filter
vided with a sump volume below the lowest element when the direction of flow is away from
normal or emergency operating outlet with the the reservoir. Means shall be provided to
aircraft in level flight or at rest. prevent excessive differential between internal
3.4.9 Drain. Means shall be provided to and external pressures with quick increases
ensure that reservoir aod sump can be com- in outside air pressure, as may be encountered
pletely drained of fluid when the aircraft is at
rest without undoing tubing connections.
in fast dives. 0
3.4.13Pressurtiatwn. Provision shall be
There shall be no cavities where fluid can be made on pressurized reservoirs to allow at-
entrapped. Draiu size shall permit complete mospheric air to enter the reservoir in the event
draining in 5 minutes at –4o 0 1?. of failure of the pressurizing source. This
3.4.10 Structural strength. Reservoirs shall entry of atmospheric air shall occur before the
have ample strength and rigidity to withstand inside pressure exceeds 0.5 psi less than the
250 percent of maximum wrench torques re- outside pressure.
quired for making any and all tube connections 3.4.14 Filters. Filtration shall not be pro-
Without permanent deformation of the reservoir. vided as an integral part of the reservoir
3.4.11 Connections. All fluid connections assembly without the. prior approval of the
shall be made through flauged bosses con- procuring activity. If an integral filter is
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forming to AND 10050, welded or otherwise used, the filter element shall be replaceable
suitably joined to the reservoir. Welding without disconnecting tubing.
flanges bosses conforming to AN871 shall be 3.4.15 Mounting. Design of the reservoir
used wherever applicable. Tubing welded to shall provide for mounting in the aircraft in
the reservoirs shall not be used except for fllIer
necks and “filling vents. The number of open-
such manner that the reservoir will be securely
fastened in place with no weight carried by
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ings in the reservoir shall be kept to a minimum. the fittings or fluid lines attached thereto.
3.4.12 Connection to atmosphere. Means The mounting shall cause no abrasion of the
shall be provided which will transmit excessive reservoir or its fittings and shall not impose
internal reservoir pressure to atmosphere. undue strain on the reservoir. The mounting
When an open line is provided to relieve out- shall provide for easy removal of the reservoir
side-to-inside differential pressure, a 10-micron from the aircraft.
nominal vent filler shall be provided. 3.4.16 Marking. Part number and port
[Link] Design oj connection to atmosphere. marking of the reservoir shall be in accordance
Under conditions of maximum surge return with MIL-–H-8775, except that the nameplate
Bow to the reservoir, including emergency shall consist of the instruction plate specified
operation of hydraulic units, discharge of high- herein. ‘\
-pressureair, or an overheated hydraulic system 3.4.17 Reservoir instruction plate. An iden-
(such as may be caused from a continuously tification and instruction plate (see figure 3)
bypassing relief valve during system mal- shall be attached to either the reservoii itself or
functioning), and if sufficient air space is not to the immediately adjacent vehicle structure

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RESERVOIR - UTILITY HYDRAULIC

PART IKI
. 00000 1
FULL (LANDING GEAR EXTENDED,
FLAPS UP, DIVE BRAKES CLOSED,
WINGS SPREAD, SYSTEM PRESSTJRE
nwfl) L

FULL (LANDING GEAR EX~NDED,

FLAPS UP, DIWE BRAKES CLOSED,
WINGS SPREAD, SYSTEM PRESSURE
ON) r

I REFILL (mm PRESSURE ZEFi3

) yl P

●
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RESERVOIRFLUID CAPACITYAT
‘lYIP FULL LEVEL - S GALLONS

FILL WITH MIL-H-5’606~DRAULIC FLmD

RED COLOR

~ ACCUMUTJATOROIL PRESSUIUiSHALL Bx STATED

IF ANY ACCUMULATORS m NOT AUTOFIATICALL
mD RAPIDLY DwREss~IzED w ~DRAULIC

● PUMPS m STOPPED.
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9/f//’’’/””’f//’””
FIGURE 3. !l’ypicaJ nameplate
reservoir

nearthefluid level
indicating
device,
positi~med (b)Specification and color of fluid, as
so as to be easily
[Link]$hall applicable.
containsimpleand brief,
butcomplete,instuc- (C)Reservoir fluid capacity at full level.
● tionsfor servicing the reservoir,
and fihall
includeat least the followingminiwum
(d)Full level indication reference.
(e)Refill level indication reference.
information:
(a)Name and partnumber of ther@er- (f)Position of hydraulic devices and air-
voir. craft during filling procedure.
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ADDITIONALFULL LEVELSMAY BE IN-

DICATEDTO REFLECTCHANGES IN FWS-
ERVOIR FLUID VOLUMEOCCURRING WITH
CHANGES IN POSITIONS OF CERTAIN
HYDRAULICUNITS WFIICHMAY HAVEALTERNATE
GROUND SERVICINGFOSITICIN. / / /
/
t / t /
ll\ /
/
/
/
/
/
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FULL HYDRAULICUNITS IN THEIR /_ ,— /
/ / /
RESPECTIVEFOSITIONSFOR GRC’UND / /
/ ,
SERVICING(ACTUAL R9SITIONS SHALL / ——
———
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.
BE flATED) AND HYDRAULICSYSTEM 4 — ——— -
/ —
PRESSURE zEm . / ——— —

FULL HYDRAULICUNITS IN THEIR

RESPECTJVE R7SITICINSFOR GRWND
SERVICING( ACTIJALFPSITIONS SHALL
BE STATED) AND HYDRAVLICSYSTEMAT
NORMALOPERATINGPRESSURE.
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(ACTUALPOSITIONS SHALLBE STATED)

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—
REFILL - HYDRAULICSYSTEMPRESSURE
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EACHOF THE FULL LEVELSMAY HAVE

ITS CORRESFVNDING REFILL LEVEL INDICATED
( LEVEL TO BE DETERMINEDBY DHDPPING
EACHFULL FLUID LEVEL BY AN AMOUNTW T
EXCEEDING THE PROVIDED LEAKAGE ALLOWANCE
!,
VOLUME).

FOR PRESSURIZEDRESERVOIRS,SPECIFY THAT

RESERVOIRSHALLBE PRESSURIZEDTO ITS
NORMALPRESSURIZATIONPRESSUREAFTER
FILLING AND THAT FLUID LEVELSHALLBE

~ IT ONLYONE REFILL LEVEL IS INDICATED, IT SHALLBE THAT [Link]

RESULTSFKOMLOWERING THE FLUID LEVEL FKOMTEE UPPEF043ST FULL LEVEL
BY AN AM)UNT ?TOTEXCEEDING THE PFJ3VIDEDLEAKAGE ALLOWANCE VOLUME.

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FIGURE A. Con.s%krations for use in arriving at jluid levels to be designated on reservoir nameplates

(g) DqmeSsurizingprocedurereference, conditionsof system pressure,

temperature,
(h)Pressurization
warningnotice. vehicle
attitude,accumulatorprecharge,
etc.,
Additional’
fulland refill
levels
undervarious shall
be addedasrequired(seefigure
4). Any
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● other special instructions may also be included. ticular hydraulic system which the reservoir is
serving.
3.4.18 Age control. Age control foi? any
synthetic rubber parts contained in the tlesign 3.5.3 Proof premure. Reservoirs shallwith-
or installation shall be exercised in accordance stand proof pressure as specified
in4.6.2.
o with the intent and requirements of ANA
Bulletin No. 438. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
3.4.19 Reliability. Design and con@ruc- 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless
tion of the hydraulic reservoir shall be svch as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
to ensure the maximum reliability. Duo con- order, the supplier is responsible for the per-
sideration shall be given to those factors which formance of all inspection requirements as
affect the reservoir reliabilityy, including s@plic- specified herein. Except as otherwise specified,
ity, number of parts, degree of haldling the supplier may utihze his own facilities or
required by personnel, etc. The design of all any commercial laboratory acceptable to the
operating parts shall be analyzed for fa&saf e Government. The Government reserves the
characteristics. right to perform any of the’ inspections set
3.4.20 Strength at elevatedtemperature. Pres- forth in the specification where such inspections
surized reservoirs shall be capable of with- are deemed necessary to assure supplies and
0 standing proof pressure at the maxhum
design temperature after exposure to elevated
services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.2 Classification of inspections. The ex-
temperatures for the period of time spqcified amining and testing of the reservoirs shall be
in the manufacturer’s drawing. classified as:
3.4.21 Corrosion resistance. Allmetal~ shall (a) Preproductioninspections
------------ (4.3)
possess adequate corrosion-resistant char&cter- (b)Quality conformance inspections ------(4.4)
istics or shall be suitably protected by use of 4.3 Preproduction inspections. Every hy-
permanent coatings to resist corrosion $hich draulic reservoir design submitted for accept-
● may result from such conditions M dissimilar
metal combinations, moisture, salt spray; and
ante in accordance with this specification shall
be subjected to:
high-tempexature deterioration. Hydrauli; fluid (a)The quality conformanm inspec-
contacting interior surfaces shall not be con- tions
------------------------- (4.4)
sidered a suitable protection. (b)Negative pressure
---------------- (4.6.3)
(c)Capacity---__ ---.--__--__--_:---(4.6.4)
3.5 Performance. (d)Immemion---------------------- (4.6.5)
3.5.1 Filling time. Filler unit design shall (e)Reliefvalveoperation -------------(4.6.6)
(f)operating characterktics
-----------(4.6.8)
e be such that the reservoir may be tilled from
empty to full in 5 minutes at 70” F.
3.5.2 Opera&g characteristics. With, the
(g)Vibration

(i)Filling
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(h)Endurancetest- ------------------
(4.6.9)
(4.6.10)
time------------------------
(4.6.7)
reservoir fluid level at either full or re~, the 4.3.1 Rejection. Failure of any reservoir
fluid emerging from the reservoir outlets shall assembly to successfully comply with any of
be free of detrimental quantities of frol~h or the requirements of the preproduction tests
foam, and hydraulic pump supply shall be (4.3) shall be cause for rejection of that res-
maintained for ground servicing and c]titical ervoir design.
flight attitudes, respectively. Flight conditions 4.3.2 Preproductwn sample. One hydraulic
should include the most severe sloshing ex- reservoir assembly shall be used for the per-
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pected from either rolling or pitching acti~n as formance of the preproduction inspections.
well as acceleration effects of assisted t4keoff The use of machining and weldments in place of
conditions. Foaming that occurs wheq the forgings, castings, etc., in the reservoir assem-

● reservoir is tested in attitudes more severe

than those for which it is required to operate
bly used for testing shall require the prior
approval of the procuring activity and shall be
shall disappear after the reservoir is righted allowed only when substantiating data has been
within a length of time compatible Witl!l the provided to demonstrate that differences in

o design performance requirements of the par- strength, fatigue properties, and other per-

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 MIL-R-5520C

I formance factors have been allowed for in the

substitution. Test reports shall be in accord-
ports and openings plugged, the reservoiras-
sembly shallbe filled and bled,and externally
o
ance with MIL---ST83131. generatedhydraulicfluidpressureshallbe ap-
4.4 Quality conformance inspections. Every pliedtwiceat one of the fluidportsfora period
reservoir assembly submitted for acceptance
under contract shall be subjected to:
of 2 minutes each time. Minimum
shallbe zoo perce~t of maximum
pressure
design op- 9
(a) Examinationof product____________ (4.6.1) eratingpressurein a type B designor 8 psigin
(b) Proof pressure-------------------- (4.6.?) a type A design. During and followingthe
performance of the test there shallbe no ex-
4.5 Test conditions.
ternalleakage sufficient to form a drop. Slight
4.5.1 Fluid. Unless otherwise specified, all
wetting of the surface adj scent to any port shall
hydraulic fluid used for testing shall be in
not be cause for rejection. During the per-
accordance with Ml~H-5606.
formance of the proof pressure test the reservoir
4.5.2 Temperature. Unless otherwise speci-
assembly shall be measured before and after
fied herein, all temperatures referred to under
application of proof pressure with instruments
4.6 shall have a tolerance of + 5° F. Room
calibrated to 0.001 of an inch. There shall be
temperature referred to herein shall be 700 to
no indication of excessive permanent def orma-
110° F.
tion. If any permanent deformation has oc-
4.5.3 Mounting. The vibration test shall
be conducted with the reservoir assembly
curred, the proof pressure test shall be repeated 0
on the same test article and no further perma-
mounted in a framework of structure corre-
nent deformation shall occur. Evidence of
sponding to the proposed installation in the
further permanent deformation after the second
vehicle. Due consideration shall be given to
performance of the proof pressure test shall be
shape, dimensions, material, strength, deflec-
cause for rejection of the reservoir design.
tion characteristics, and any other circum-
4.6.3 Negative prewure. The hydraulic fluid
stances applicable to the performance of the
reservoir. This structural framework
constitute the test cradle and shall be con-
shall
section of the reservoir shall be subjected to a
pressure of 4 psi less than atmospheric ambient ●
pressure. The negative pressure shall be main-
structed in such a way as to be able to be
tained for a period of 5 minutes with no evidence
rotated in any of its major axes as well as to be
of leakage, failure, or detrimental permanent
mounted on a vibration machine. All mount-
deformation.
ing provisions, tubing connections, etc., shall be
4.6.4 Capacity. A test shall be conducted
identical to the intended vehicle installation as
tode~erminethefollowing
quantities
towithin
far as practicable. The cradle shaII be capable
of withstanding all environmental effects to
which the test article will be exposed.
+ 1 percent:
(a) Total reservoir capacity, including both
fluid and air volumes.
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4.5.4 Prewure. Unless otherwise specified
herein, all pressures referred to under 4.6 shall (b) Fluid capacity between the full level(s)
be those specified on the manufacturer’s and the outlet to the power-driven
drawings. pump with the reservoir mounted in
the attitude corresponding to normal
4.6 Test methods. aircraft ground attitude,
4.6.1 Examination of product. The reser- (c) Fluid capacity between the refill level(s)
voir shall be inspected to determine compliance’ and the outlet to the power-driven
to this specification with respect to interchange- pump with the reservoir mounted in
ability, dimensions , materials, and workman- the attitude corresponding to normal
ship. aircraft ground attitude,
[Link] Packaging, packing, and marking.
Preparationfor deliveryshall. be inspectedfor
(d) Fluid capacity between the levels of
the power-driven pump outlet and the ●
conformance to section5. emergency pump outlet with the reser-
4.6.2 Proof pressure. With the filler unit voir in a level flight attitude (applies
installed in the normal manner and all other only to reservoirs which include both

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 MIL-R5520C
FLEXIBLE LINE

r
/--- PREsSURE GAGE
/

TEMPERATURE GAGE

LINE

/L PUMP
/L SIGHT GLASS

L_ FLOWMETER
~ PRESSURE GAGE

lo operating characteri~tic.s test setup

I?IGTJEEs. Hydraulic reservoir

norm al and emergency hydraulia fluid liquid level at the top of the filler pipe. Filling
capacity in one reservoir). time under these conditions shall not exceed 5
:4.6.5 Immersion. Reservoirs containing minutes.
nonmetallic parts shall be subjected to a~ im- 4.6.8 Operating characteristics. The reser-
mersion test in accordance with the methods voirshall be installed ina testsetupsimilar to
speciiied in MIL-H-8775. thatshown on figure5. The pump supply
4.6.6 Relief valve operation. If a prqssure line configuration shall simulate thatoftheair-
@ relieving device isan integral partofthe:heser-craftas closely as testconditionswillpermit.
voirassembly, the valvingelementshallbe Iftheunitisofthepressurized type,thedesign
tested in accordance with applicable require- pressurizationshallbe appliedby means simu-
ments of MIL-H-8775 and MIIi-V-8813, lating themethod usedin theaircraft. Hy-
exceptthat the pressure used forcra~king, draulic pump supplycharacteristics at maxi-
full flow,and reseat shall be thatspecifi~?d on mum designhydraulic flowshallbe investi-
themanufacturer’s drawings. gatedforgroundservicing and,criticalflight
4.6.7 Filling time. The reservoir shalll
have attitudes wibhfluid leveladjusted to produce
allports sealed; except the filler neck andl vent depletion in amounts as specified in [Link].
lines, and shall be dry. A vent configuration Ifany interruption ofnormalpump operation
conforming to that of the aircraft shqll be or outputoccurs, the attitudeat which this
attached to the reservoir. The reservoir shall interruptionoccurs andthetimeandconditions
● be held in the attitude which it would a~sume
when installed in an aircraft standing ib the
required
shall
for“normaloperation
be determined
to be restored
and [Link]-
normal ground attitude. Hydraulic fl;idl at a peraturesshall be recorded,and appearance of
temperature of 700 F shall be poured into the frothor foam and timerequired to disappear
filler pipe at a rate sufllcient to maintain the shall
be observed and recorded.
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MIL-R-5520C

4.6.9 Vibration. The test

in thetestcradledescribed
reservoir,
in 4.5.3,
mounted number expected
shallbe after
tobe encountered
whichthereservoir shall
inservice,
withstand proof
o
fastened toa vibration machinecapable ofpro- pressurization.
ducinga rotarydisplacement and frequency of
vibration specified
herein,whalebeingrockedin
a manner to producethe sloshing
5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
specified 5.1 Preservation and [Link]
●
[Link] istypeB, design pres- otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
surization shallbe,appliedand maintained order (see 6.2), each reservoir shall be packaged
throughout thevibration [Link] reservoir in accordance with Method III of MIL-P-1 16.
shallbe filledtotwo-thirds ofitsfluid capacity The reservoir shall be prepared for delivery in
withhydraulic fluid ofthetypetobe usedin accordance with MIL–P-7936 by securely
thissystem(MIL-H-5606).The axisofvibra- cushioning, blocking, or bracing within a unit
torymotionofthetestsampleshall represent container conforming to PPP–B–566, PPP–B–
theshaftaxisoftheaircraft enginein thein- 576, PPP–B–601, PPP–B-621, PPP-B-636,
tendedapplication. For testing reservoirsto PPP-B-640, or PPP-B--676.
beusedinaircraft propelledentirelyorpartially
by a reciprocating engine(s),therotative fre- 5.2 Packing.
quencyofthetestassembly
+0, –3 percent,
shall

[Link] testing
be 90 percent 5.2.1Level A, Components,preserved
ofthenormalratedcrankshaft packagedas specified
allother container
and
in 5.1where the unit
isnot an acceptable shipping con-
o
aircraftreservoirs,
therotative frequency ofthe tainer, shallbe packed in exterior shipping
testassembly shallbe2,000rpm + O,—60 rpm. containers conforming toPPP–B–601 (overseas
The vibration machineshall be adjusted topro- type)or PPP–B–621. Plywoodshall conform
ducea totaldisplacement of ~, inch+0.010, totypeI orII,class 2 ofNN–P–515. Shipping
—0.000inch,measuredat pointsof inherent containers conforming toPPP–B–621shall have
[Link] test caseliners conformingto MIL-L-10547 and
rigidity of the reservoir
assemblyshallbe vibrated under the above [Link] closures shallbe as ●
conditions for a totalperiodof 25 hours. specified intheappendixtotheapplicable box
Duringthetesting, thereservoirshall berocked specification.
back and forthat between16 and 20 cpm, 5.2.2 Level B, Components, preserved and
througha totalangleof 30 degrees(approxi- packaged as specified in 5.1 where the unit
mately 15 degrees each side of the level position) container is not an acceptable shipping con-
around an axis parallel to what would be the tainer, shall be packed in exterior shipping
longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage.
any straps or mounting members fail during
the 25-hour test and require replacement, the
!f.f containers conforming to PPP–B–591, PPP–B–
621, PPP–B-585 (class 1), PPP–B–636, PPP-
B–601 (domestic type), or PPP–B-640. Clos-
o
run shall be started over again. At the con- ures shall be as specified in the applicable box
clusion of the vibration test, the reservoir shall specification or appendix thereto. Fiberboard
successfully withstand the proof pressure test. boxes shall confomn to the special requirements
When empty, the intmior of the reservoir shall of the applicable box specification and shall be
be examined completely for any indications of limited to not more than 90 pounds gross weight.
failure. If it is necessary to cut open the reser- 5.2.3 Level 0. Components packaged as
voir for complete inspection, this must be done specified in 5.1 shall be packed in a manner to
after endurance testing (4.6. 10). ensure carrier acceptance and safe delivery at
4.6.10 Endurance test. All reservoirs which destination. Containers shall be in accordance
are pressurized and surged, or nonpressurized with Uniform Freight Classification Itules or
and surged shall be subjected to a pressure
cycling endurance test with pressure excursion
regulations of other carriers applicable to the
mode of transportation. ●
limits ranging between zero and maximum de- 5.3 Marking of shipments. Interior pack-
sign operating pressure for a number of cycles ages and exterior shipping containem shall be
which is comparable to twice’ the maximum marked in accordance with MIL–STD–129.

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 MIIXL5520C

The identification (~fthe

shall be composed (e) Where thepreproduction testsample
following
information
listed
intheordershown: shouldbesent, theactivity responsible
StockNo. (orotheridentification
number fortesting, andinstructions concerning
as specified
in thepurchasedocqrnent) thesubmittal of testreports (see. 3.3
RESERVOIRS : AIRCRAFT, HY- and 4,3.2).
DRAULIC, NON-SEPARATED TYPE (f) Method ofpreservation, ifotherthan
MIL-R-5520 specified (see 5.1). ‘
Manufacturer’s
partNo. 6.3 Separated reservoirs. MIL-R-8931
Name ofmanufacturer presents the requirements for hydraulic reser-
Name ofcontractor (ifdifferent
from the voirs (separated).
manufacturer)
Custodians:
ContractororderNo. &my—MO. Preparingactivity:
Navy—Weps. Air Force(n).
6. NOTES Air Forc*(ll). Project No. 165&0053.
Reviewer activity:
6.1 Intendeduse. The hydraulic reser- Army-MO.
voirs are intended for use in aircraft hydraulic Navy—Weps.
systems conforming to MIL-H-5440 to store Am Force-(n).
and provide hydraulic fluid to a pump. Useractivity:
6.2 Ordering data. Procurement docu- Army—
Navy—
ments should specify: b Force-
(a) Title, number, and date of this
Review/user
informationiscurrent
asofthedateofthis
specification.
document. For futurecoordination
ofchangestothis
(b)Type ofreservoir
(see1.2). document,draftcirculationshouldbe basedon the
(c)Manufacturer’s
partNo. information
inthecurrentFederalSupplyClassification
(d)Levelofpackingrequired(see5.2). Listing
ofDoD StandardizationDocuments.
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FORM APPROVED BUDGET
SPECIFICATION ANALYSIS SHEET BUREAU NO. 119-RC04

lNSTRUCTIOFJS
Thissheetistobe filled
outby personneleither
Governmentorcontractor,
involvedintheuseofthespecifica-
tioninprocurementofproducts useby [Link]
forultimate isprovided
forobtaining

● information
ontheuseofthisspecification
amount ofdelayand attheleast
ofreverseside,
stapleincorner,
which’willinsure
thatsuitable
productscan beprocuredwitha minimum
[Link]@ts and thereturnofthisformwillbe appreciated.
and sendtoprerjaringactivity.
Foldon lines

SPECIFICATION

NCEL-R-5520C Reservoirs:
Aircraft,
Hydraulic,
Non-Separated
Type

I
ORGANIZATION CITY AND STATE

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CONTRACT NO. QUANTITY OF ITEMS PROCURED DOLLAR AMOUNT
I
$

MATERIAL PROCURED UNDER A

❑ DIREc1’ GOVERNM+4T CONl_RACT •1 SUBCONTRACT

1. HAS ANY PART OF THE SPECIFICATION CREATED PROBLEMS OR REQUIRED INTERPRETATION IN
PROCUREMENT USE?

* A. GIVE PARAGRAPH NUMBER AND WORDING

B. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRE~TING THE DEFICIENCIES

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‘o 2. COMMENTS ON ANY SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT CONSIDERED TOO RIGID

3. IS THE SPECIFICATION RESTRICTIVE?

•1 YES ❑ NO IF “ YEAS” IN WHAT WAY?

● 4. REMARKS (Attach any pertinent data which mny be of use in

papeTs, attach to form andplace both in an envelope addressed to
impToving this specification.
preparing activity)
If there aTe additional

SUBMITTED BY (Printed OT typed name and actitiity) I DATE

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