05 - PTU Logic PDF

OLM FBW 2006
Presented by
Michel DOCUS
Group Manager
A320 Operational Standards
Update of in-flight PTU logic

(Single Aisle Aircraft)
Introduction
 Today situation on Single Aisle family :

In case of Green or Yellow Hydraulic loss at take off:
 the corresponding ECAM caution is inhibited
 the PTU starts running automatically
 it can lead to an PTU overspeed and to a dual hydraulic loss
© AIRBUS 2006 S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.
 New PTU Inhibition logic to avoid the dual hydraulic loss

Update on PTU Logic 2 OLM FBW 2006
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Reminder of the PTU principle
3 Failure cases where PTU should be switched OFF
4 New Automatic PTU In-flight Inhibition Logic

5 Conclusion

Contents
1 Introduction

5 Conclusion

Reminder of the PTU principle
GREEN USERS BLUE USERS YELLOW USERS
•PTU starts
automatically when 2500 PSI 3000 PSI 3000
there is a ∆P (500
PSI) between Green
and Yellow circuits
•It pressurizes the
affected hydraulic
system in case of :
Normal or abnormal
operation when only
one engine or one
hydraulic pump is
available
Contents
1 Introduction

5 Conclusion

Failure cases where PTU should be switched OFF
3000 PSI 3000 PSI 3000

The PTU should be
switched OFF in case
of :
Reservoir overheat
Reservoir low Air
pressure with pressure
fluctuations
Low level

In case of low level, 0 PSI 3000 PSI 3000

if PTU is not switched
off rapidly :
 the PTU will over

speed
 the Yellow System
will overheat
(around 2 min later)
Then leading to
a G+Y hydraulic
failure

ECAM caution already covers these cases :
The crew has to switch OFF the PTU and the affected
hydraulic engine pump…
G
PTU….…….……….….….…….OFF
GREEN ENG 1 PUMP….…….OFF

But…..
This caution is inhibited during take-off phase (up to 1500ft) .
G
PTU….…….……….….….…….OFF
GREEN ENG 1 PUMP….…….OFF
When Green hydraulic caution is displayed, it may be rapidly

followed by a Yellow system overheat.
• Time and situation permitting, ECAM amber cautions should

be considered without delay (FCOM 1.31.10)
• However, this may not be sufficient to prevent a double

hydraulic failure subsequent to a high hydraulic G or Y
leakage during takeoff.

Contents
1 Introduction

5 Conclusion

New Automatic PTU In-flight Inhibition Logic
What does change in flight ?

PTU will now automatically stop after a Green or

Yellow low pressure is detected for more than 6
seconds
(even during “G (Y) SYS LO LVL” ECAM caution inhibition phase )

Operational consequences
 In case of hyd leak in flight :

 No longer risk of dual hydraulic loss if no rapid crew action .
 Follow “G(Y) SYS LO PR” ECAM caution when triggered
 In case of hyd leak on ground :

 No PTU logic change : Follow “G(Y) SYS LO PR” ECAM caution

Operational consequences (cont’d)
 In case of single engine taxi , or hydraulic pump failure or

engine failure… :
 No change : PTU runs to recover the normal pressure in the
affected system (low pressure condition no longer detected after
6 seconds)
 No ECAM change with new PTU logic:

 ECAM still requests to switch OFF the PTU
– Only Pilot confirmation (in flight) with new logic
– Common ECAM definition with old logic

New PTU logic covered by 3 modifications:

MOD 34236 : Install provisions for new PTU inhibition logic
MOD 35879 : Improve wiring for new PTU inhibition logic
MOD 35938 : Activate new PTU inhibition logic
In Service Evaluation of mod 35938 to be started by Oct 2006
After successful ISE, this modification will convert into standard

modification for all new SA aircraft.
This modification will also be available for retrofit.

Contents
1 Introduction

5 Conclusion

Conclusion
 PTU now automatically inhibited in flight in case of

significant hydraulic leak.
No longer risk of dual hydraulic loss if no rapid crew
action
 No ECAM change for fleet commonality
 In Service Evaluation planned to start in October 06


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OLM FBW 2006

Update of in-flight PTU logic

 Today situation on Single Aisle family :

 New PTU Inhibition logic to avoid the dual hydraulic loss

2 Reminder of the PTU principle

3 Failure cases where PTU should be switched OFF

4 New Automatic PTU In-flight Inhibition Logic

Update on PTU Logic 3 OLM FBW 2006

2 Reminder of the PTU principle

3 Failure cases where PTU should be switched OFF

4 New Automatic PTU In-flight Inhibition Logic

Update on PTU Logic 4 OLM FBW 2006

GREEN USERS BLUE USERS YELLOW USERS

2 Reminder of the PTU principle

3 Failure cases where PTU should be switched OFF

4 New Automatic PTU In-flight Inhibition Logic

Update on PTU Logic 6 OLM FBW 2006

GREEN USERS BLUE USERS YELLOW USERS

3000 PSI 3000 PSI 3000

Update on PTU Logic 7 OLM FBW 2006

GREEN USERS BLUE USERS YELLOW USERS

In case of low level, 0 PSI 3000 PSI 3000

 the PTU will over

Update on PTU Logic 8 OLM FBW 2006

ECAM caution already covers these cases :

Update on PTU Logic 9 OLM FBW 2006

When Green hydraulic caution is displayed, it may be rapidly

• Time and situation permitting, ECAM amber cautions should

• However, this may not be sufficient to prevent a double

Update on PTU Logic 11 OLM FBW 2006

2 Reminder of the PTU principle

3 Failure cases where PTU should be switched OFF

4 New Automatic PTU In-flight Inhibition Logic

Update on PTU Logic 12 OLM FBW 2006

What does change in flight ?

PTU will now automatically stop after a Green or

Update on PTU Logic 13 OLM FBW 2006

 In case of hyd leak in flight :

 In case of hyd leak on ground :

Update on PTU Logic 14 OLM FBW 2006

Operational consequences (cont’d)

 In case of single engine taxi , or hydraulic pump failure or

 No ECAM change with new PTU logic:

Update on PTU Logic 15 OLM FBW 2006

New PTU logic covered by 3 modifications:

In Service Evaluation of mod 35938 to be started by Oct 2006

After successful ISE, this modification will convert into standard

modification for all new SA aircraft.

This modification will also be available for retrofit.

Update on PTU Logic 16 OLM FBW 2006

2 Reminder of the PTU principle

3 Failure cases where PTU should be switched OFF

4 New Automatic PTU In-flight Inhibition Logic

Update on PTU Logic 17 OLM FBW 2006

 PTU now automatically inhibited in flight in case of

 No ECAM change for fleet commonality

 In Service Evaluation planned to start in October 06

Update on PTU Logic 18 OLM FBW 2006

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