A6 Hydraulics
What does the traverse limit valve do?
A nitrogen bottle is marked with what?
2 2 inch black bands
What allows the cab to be traversed during an electrical failure?
Hydraulic Clutch valve handle
What permits equilibration by manually increasing hydraulic pressure?
Equilibration hand pump
What are the four rest positions at the halt?
At-Ease, Parade Rest, Stand At-Ease, Rest
For correct hydraulic fluid level, the display on the dip stick must be within +/- ____ of the temperature guage reading?
10
Nitrogen is used to pressurize because ______?
Multple responses
What regulates which control (Chief of Section or Gunner’s) is used to operate traverse system?
Traverse Selector Valve
Where is the hydraulic compartment located?
Left Front Corner of Cab
Who is the Chief of Staff?
Gen. Christopher LaNeve
What type of hydraulic fluid is used in the A6?
OHT
What is the pulse accumulator charged to?
850-950PSI
The AFCS (Now PDFCS) can traverse the cab by pressing "Lay". This sends and electrical signal to the ________?
Traverse Servo Valve Assembly
160F
What are the Warrior Ethos?
I will always place the mission first
Never leave a fallen comrade
Never accept Defeat
Never Quit
The science of transmitting force or motion through a confined liquid.
F equalls P multiplied by what?
Area
By Default, the traverse limit light indicates red when how many degrees outside of center?
45
How many TOGGLE switches are on the hydraulic control box and what are their functions?
7
What Year was the Blue Book Written?
1779
What is the approximate capacity of the hydraulic resevior?
8 gallons.
What is the hydraulic operational PSI of the M109A6?
1925 PSI
What controls the inflow of hydraulic oil for the ramming operation and outflow of hydraulic oil for the retraction of the rammer after use?
Rammer Actuating Valve
Fluid samples can be taken at what component inside the cab?
fuse manifold sampling valves.
What is the highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. for valor in combat?
Medal of Honor