FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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When servicing aircraft hydraulic systems, which of the following is correct?

Only use synthetic base hydraulic fluid
Use any hydraulic fluid available
Use the type fluid specified in the aircraft manufacturer's maintenance manual
Always use vegetable base hydraulic fluid

The correct answer is: Use the type fluid specified in the aircraft manufacturer's maintenance manual

When servicing aircraft hydraulic systems, it is crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines to maintain the system's safety and efficiency. The aircraft manufacturer's maintenance manual specifies the type of hydraulic fluid that should be used in the system. Using any hydraulic fluid available or choosing vegetable base hydraulic fluid could lead to system malfunctions or failures. Therefore, the correct approach is to adhere to the manufacturer's specifications for the appropriate type of hydraulic fluid to ensure the system operates as intended.