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Water and Waste

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

AFT TOILET SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 35 APU Auxiliary Power Unit

FORWARD LAVATORY BALL VALVE ........................................................................................ 29 PSIG Pounds Per Square Inch Gage
FORWARD TOILET SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 34
LAVATORY FLOOR DIAGRAM ................................................................................................. 23
POTABLE WATER ...................................................................................................................... 9
POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC .................................................................................. 11
POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC .................................................................................. 13
TANK OVERFLOW CONTROL CIRCUIT .................................................................................... 31
TOILET SERVICE PANELS ......................................................................................................... 32
TOILET SERVICE PANELS ......................................................................................................... 33
TOILET SYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 25
TOILET SYSTEM SCHEMATIC .................................................................................................. 27
WASTE WATER SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 23
WATER HEATER...................................................................................................................... 15
WATER TANK PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM ................................................................................ 17
WATER & WASTE : BLOCK DIAGRAM....................................................................................... 7

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1. WATER & WASTE GENERAL.

The water and waste system is composed of four independent but related
systems.
The passenger water system stores, delivers, monitors and controls drinkable
(potable) water for the galley units and lavatory sink basins.
This system contains electric water heaters that heat the water supplied to the
hot water taps in the lavatory sinks.
The toilet system provides sanitary toilets in the lavatory compartments and a
means to dispose of toilet waste.
The waste water system disposes of waste water.

The water tank pressurization system causes the passenger water to be evenly
pressurized at all times.

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WATER & WASTE : BLOCK DIAGRAM

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2. POTABLE WATER SYSTEM.

2.1. General. The passenger water system quantity indicator shows the flight crew the
amount of water in the passenger water tank.
The passenger water system has a water tank which stores fresh water. The water quantity transmitter sends quantity signals to the water quantity
The system supplies water to the galley units and lavatory washbasins. indicator.

The storage and distribution components, of the passenger water system The passenger water tank is normally pressurized by engine bleed air taken
store, distribute, filter and drain fresh water. from the pneumatic manifold which pressurizes the APU manifold to move
The potable water tank is in the compartment aft of the bulk cargo fresh water from the water tank to the lavatories and galleys.
compartment. The water tank pressurization system includes check valves, an air filter, a
pressure regulator, and a pressure relief valve.
Each lavatory has a drain valve located below the cylindrical water heater in
the lower part of the sink cabinet.
The drain valve controls potable water drainage and supply in the lavatory
compartment.
The lavatory washbasins each have a faucet with hot and cold water.
The faucets are self-venting.
This allows automatic bleeding of air from the system, and allows draining the
system without opening the faucet.

On some airplanes a secondary drain valve is fitted to prevent overboard

discharge of water during flight when the valve is inadvertently move to drain
position.

Most of the water distribution system is flexible teflon hose with reinforced
fiber covering.
Metal fittings and connectors are used at junctions and line replaceable units.
Distribution lines route from below the water tank to above the cabin ceiling
and enter galleys and lavatories from above.

Each lavatory has a water heater in the supply line to the washbasin faucet.
Each lavatory has a filter with replaceable filter cartridge in the supply line to
the cold water faucet.

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POTABLE WATER

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2.2. System Description. Fill and Overflow Valve.

The fill/overflow valve is a four-port valve used to fill the potable water tank.
Water Tank. The fill/overflow valve attaches to an intercostal between floor beams to the
The water tank is aft of the bulk cargo compartment on the right side of the left of the potable water tank.
airplane. The fill/overflow valve handle is on the potable water service panel.
Vertical support members attach the tank to the fuselage frame. In the open or service position, the fill/overflow valve allows the potable water
tank to be filled.
The water tank is cylindrical with rounded ends. In the closed position, the fill/overflow valve seals the potable water tank so it
The tank is nonmetallic filament wound fiberglass. can be pressurized.
Two bands reinforce the tank and provide mounting support.
Water Tank Drain Valve.
The volume of the tank is 34 gallons (40 gallons on B737-400). The passenger water tank drain valve is a two-port valve located behind the
Tank capacity is limited to 30 gallons by a standpipe installed within the aft cargo compartment, below the passenger water tank and controls draining
tank and connected to the overflow line, except on the B737-400 where the of the passenger water tank.
capacity is 40 gallons. A drain valve control handle is accessible on the water service panel.

If the water is filled more than the capacity limit, the overflow line will remove Lavatory Drain Valve.
the added water. One four-port (with one port capped) manually operated drain valve is
installed in the potable water supply line located below the cylindrical water
The water tank is protected from freezing by a 3-piece fiberglass blanket. heater, inside each sink cabinet.
The blanket is installed using velcro fasteners.
All lavatories except E and D:
Service Panel. The valve has 3 positions : OFF (or SHUTOFF), DRAIN and ON SUPPLY (or ON).
The passenger water system service panel is on the fuselage below the aft In the OFF (or SHUTOFF) position, all lines are completely closed.
entry door. In the DRAIN position, all lines are completely open.
The service panel has both inlet and outlet ports for the fill/overflow valve. In the SUPPLY (or ON) position, the water inlet and outlet lines are open and
Also on the service panel is a control handle for : the drain line is closed.

- The fill/overflow valve, E and D lavatories:

- A drain handle to operate the potable water drain valve, The drain valve has only the open and closed positions.
- And a fitting for ground service air. - In the open position, the pointer on the valve handle is pointed to
SUPPLY / DRAIN or ON
- In the closed position, the pointer is pointed to SHUTOFF or OFF.

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Lavatory Washbasin Faucet. approximately 140 psig.

Each lavatory washbasin has a water faucet. Each faucet has a hot and cold The relief valve relieves excessive pressure if the heater overheats due to a
water valve with a common mixing spigot. malfunction of the overheat switch.
The faucets are self-venting so they need not be opened to drain the potable The water heater may be isolated from the water system by the lavatory drain
water system. valve.
The washbasin stopper is spring-loaded closed. When the heater is connected to the water system, any excessive pressure will
The stopper control lever must be held open until the basin is empty. be forced back through the water line into the water tank.
The basin overflow drain is not stoppered. The cap is secured to the top of the heater tank to protect the electrical
connection.
On some airplanes, the lavatory wash basin has mechanically timed faucet.
The faucet provides water for 4 to 10 seconds each time the actuator is Water Filter.
pressed. The water filters remove dirt, colloidal matter, chlorine tastes, and odors from
The duration of the flow is adjusted by setting the spring within the actuator. the water supplied to the cold water faucets.
The filter consists of a bowl and top and a replaceable charcoal filter cartridge.
A muffler in the overflow line quiets the sound of cabin air escaping through The filter is installed under the lavatory wash basins in the cold water supply
the drain masts to atmosphere. plumbing.

Water Heaters. Water Quantity Transmitter.

A one and one-half quart water heater is installed under each lavatory The water quantity transmitter attaches to the top of the water tank.
washbasin in the supply plumbing to the hot water faucet. The transmitter receives a signal from a float-type sensor inside the water
Water is heated by one 400-watt heater consisting of three probes inserted in tank.
the bottom of the heater tank. Changes in the water level cause different switches in the transmitter to be
A heater control switch and a light which is illuminated during normal energized, controlling illumination of water quantity indicator bulbs.
operation are mounted on the side of the heater tank.
A cycling thermal switch inserted in the bottom of the heater tank regulates Water Quantity Indicator.
water temperature to approximately 52°C. The water quantity indicator is above the aft service door.
A manual reset overheat switch attached to the top of the water heater tank When the pushbutton on the indicator is pushed, the applicable bulb(s)
limits case temperature to approximately 90°C. illuminate to show water quantity in 1/4-tank increments.
If overheat occurs, the switch interrupts power to the heater and light.
The light will be out only if the control switch is open. Operation.
The overheat switch may be located by removing the cover on top of the Operation of the potable water system is automatic and requires no action
water heater. by the crew other than manually resetting the lavatory water heater overheat
The overheat switch is reset by pressing the bubble in the center of the rubber switches.
covering on the overheat switch after a sufficient cooling period.
A pressure relief valve installed in the side of the water heater relieves at

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POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

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2.3. Water Heaters. If the pressure in the heater reaches 140 psi, a pressure relief valve opens.
The relief valve closes again at about 130 psi.
The ON-OFF switch is normally ON.
This lights the indicator light and lets the water heater cycle on and off
automatically until the switch is turned off.

Water Heaters With The Temperature Select Switch :

The temperature select switch is on the bottom of the water heater.
The temperature switch adjusts the control thermostat to give water that can
be heated to one of these temperature ranges.

- LOW (101°F to 109°F - 38°C to 43°C)

- MED (111°F to 119°F - 44°C to 48°C)
- HIGH (121°F to 129°F - 49°C to 54°C)

If the control thermostat fails in the closed position, the overheat switch
will cut the power to the heater circuit when the temperature reaches
approximately 170°F (77°C).

The overheat switch will cut power to the heater circuit when the temperature
reaches approximately 170°F.

Water Heaters Without The Temperature Select Switch :

The water heater will automatically heat the water to the temperature of
approximately 125°F (52°C).
The control thermostat opens the heater circuit when the temperature goes
above 125°F (52°C) and closes when the temperature goes below 125°F
(52°C).
If the control thermostat does not open at 125°F (52°C), the overheat
switch will cut power to the heater circuit when the temperature reaches
approximately 195°F (90°C).

An overheat condition requires manually resetting the overheat switch.

The overheat switch is beneath the water heater top cover.

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WATER HEATER

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2.4. Water Tank Pressurization System. Pressure Relief Valve.

The pressure relief valve is installed above the water tank aft of the aft cargo
The potable water tank uses air pressure from the pneumatic manifold to compartment.
move the water to the lavatories and the galleys. The relief valve prevents the water tank from being damaged by
overpressurization.
The pneumatic manifold supllies bleed air from engine number one, engine It is set to relieve at 50 ±2.5 psi. Reset pressure is 37 psi minimum.
number two, and the APU. On some airplanes the ninth stage bleed air from
the engine number one is the primary air supply. The pneumatic manifold is Air Flow Restrictor.
the secondary air supply. The air flow restrictor is installed on the water tank pressurization line adjacent
to where it joins the APU air manifold.
The potable water tank location is aft of the aft cargo compartment. The restrictor limits airflow from the pneumatic system in event of line rupture
between the APU air manifold and the water tank.
An alternate way of pressurizing the water tank on the ground is by The restrictor protects equipment near the rupture and also precludes
connecting a pressure source to the air valve on the water service panel. excessive depressurization of the pneumatic system.

All water tank pressurization system air passes through an air filter and Check Valves.
pressure regulator on way to the water tank. Check valves prevent reverse flow of water into the different components.
The air is filtered to prevent contamination.
The pressure regulator reduces the air pressure and maintains 25 psi in the
water tank.
Check valves in the system prevent reverse pressurization.

Pressure Regulator.
The pressure regulator is installed above the water tank aft of the aft cargo
compartment.
The pressure regulator reduces the air pressure from the pneumatic manifold
to 25 (or 32) ±2 psi, depending on the installed pressure regulator P/N.

Air Filter.
The air filter is installed above the water tank aft of the aft cargo
compartment.
The filter contains a replaceable 10-micron filtration cellulose element.
It filters all air entering the air pressure regulator.

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WATER TANK PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM

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2.5. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES. - Depressurize both systems (see Maint. Manual)

- Open A/C access panel 3303 (Ref 12-31-31, MP).
Water Tank Depressurization. - Disconnect water tank pressurization line at plugged tee about 20
- If No. 1 engine is operating, close the No. 1 bleed air shutoff valve by moving inches aft of air cycle machine. Cap or plug lines.
BLEED 1 toggle switch to OFF on P5-10 module of forward overhead panel. - Pressurize pneumatic manifold by using the engines, the APU, or a
pneumatic ground cart.
- If No. 2 engine is operating, close bleed air isolation valve by moving
ISOLATION VALVE toggle switch to CLOSE on P5-10 module of overhead
panel.

- If operating, shut down APU (Ref 49-11 -00, MP).

- If connected, disconnect ground pneumatic cart from pneumatic manifold

connector.

- Momentarily turn left and right air conditioning pack valve switches on
forward overhead panel to ON, then turn to OFF.

- If connected, disconnect air pressure source from air valve at water service
panel.

- Open fill and overflow valve, then close.

- If it is desired to pressurize the pneumatic manifold while performing

maintenance in the water system, disconnect the water tank pressurization
line as follows :

WARNING : IF PRESSURE LINE IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE DEPRESSURIZING,

HIGH PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE AIR IN THE LINES MAY CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONNEL.

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Water Tank Pressurization.

- If water tank pressurization line has been disconnected, proceed as follows :

- Depressurize pneumatic manifold.

WARNING : IF PLUGS OR CAPS ARE REMOVED WITH MANIFOLD

PRESSURIZED, HIGH PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE AIR MAY CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONNEL.

- Remove plugs or caps and connect water tank pressurization line.

- Pressurize water tank in either of the following three ways :

- Start APU and move APU bleed air switch on panel P6 to ON

(Ref 49-11 -00, MP).
- Connect ground pneumatic cart and pressurize pneumatic manifold.
Check that isolation valve switch on forward overhead panel is
positioned open.
- Connect pressure source to air valve on water service panel and
pressurize tank.

- Allow 2 minutes for pressure to stabilize.

Air Filter - Servicing.

See maintenance manual

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Water System Draining. Gravity Draining Passenger Water System.

It is necessary to completely drain the water system when parking the airplane
in freezing weather. - Open all lavatory water heater circuit breakers on P18.
- Open fill and overflow valve and tank drain valve.
Pressure Draining Passenger Water System. In each lavatory, position lavatory drain valve handle to DRAIN.
- Open all lavatory water heater circuit breakers on P18. - When water stops flowing from drain outlets, close fill and overflow
- Pressurize water system. valve and tank drain valve.
- Open tank drain valve. Position lavatory drain valve handles to ON.
- In each lavatory, open sink cabinet door and position lavatory drain - Open each galley water outlet and drain water into gallon container.
valve handle to DRAIN. Close outlet.
- When water stops flowing from drain outlets close tank drain valve. - Where applicable, disconnect coffeemaker and repeat step D.
Position lavatory drain valve handles to ON. - Install towel disposal container as necessary and close doors.
- Allow 2 minutes for pressure to stabilize.
- In each lavatory, position lavatory drain valve handle to DRAIN to Desinfecting.
exhaust residual water, then to ON. The water system should be disinfected routinely at regular intervals,
- In each lavatory allow 2 minutes for pressure to stabilize, open each whenever it is contaminated or when maintenance is performed that could
water faucet for 1/2 minute, then close. cause contamination.
- Allow 2 minutes for pressure to stabilize, then open each galley water
outlet and drain water into gallon container. It is necessary to completely drain the water system before disinfecting it.
Close galley water outlet. For desinfecting procedure, see maintenance manual.
- Where applicable, disconnect coffeemaker and repeat step 1.
- Restore airplane to normal.

- Depressurize water tank.

- Where applicable, connect coffeemaker to water supply in galley.

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3. WASTE WATER SYSTEM.

The waste water system will drain the waste water from the lavatory sinks and The check valve in the hose allows the liquid to drain in the toilet drain tube
from the galley compartements. and prevents the waste from entering the lavatory compartement.

The system has the plumbing that is necessary to drain the waste water Waste Water Plumbing.
overboard through the drain mast. The waste water plumb lines in the lavatory compartments are flexible hose.
(For specific material of any hose assembly, refer to Boeing Illustrated Parts
Non Modular Lavatories: Catalog.)
The lavatory floor drain that is installed under the toilet tank is also a
component of the waste water system. Waste Water Drain Masts.
Locate the forward drain mast on the bottom of the fuselage in the left air
Modular Lavatories: conditioning fairing.
The moisture condensation and the water leakage from the toilet tank Locate the aft drain mast on the bottom of the fuselage forward of the aft
is collected in the enclosure for the toilet tank.Holes are made in the entry door.
enclosure adjacent to the lavatory floor. The Leakage from the holes The drain masts will drain waste water from the system while the airplane is in
give the indication that the waste water has collected and must be flight.
removed. The primary anti-ice for the drain mast is the cabin air.
the secondary anti-ice is the lectrical heating elements wrapped around the
Lavatory sink: inner drain mast line (AMM 30-70-00/001).
The lavatory sink material is stainless steel.
The sink has these properties: Threshold Drain
- A hot water valve and a cold water valve with a common output. A threshold drain is installed at the opening for each cabin entry door.
- The opening located in the sink top edge will drain the sink water when The water that is collected by the thresfold drain goes out of the airplane
the primary sink drain is blocked. through the drain mast.
- The mechanically operated blockage in the primary sink drain is spring
loaded in the closed position. Drain Vents.
- On some airplanes, the water valves will shut off automatically 10 of 30 Drain vents are installed on some drain lines that go to the drain mast.
seconds after you push the actuator. The drain vents help to control the air noises that come from the galley and
threshold drains.
Lavatory Floor Drain (All except airplanes with modular lavatories) The drain vents also help to remove the odors from the lavatories.
A lavatory floor drain in the catch basin under the toilet tank will collect
condensation and leakage from the toilet tank area.
it has a floor drain fitting, a strainer, a check valve, and a hose.

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WASTE WATER SYSTEM

LAVATORY FLOOR DIAGRAM

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4. TOILET SYSTEM.

4.1. General. Toilet Tank Shroud Assemblies.

Each toilet tank shroud assembly consists of a standard commercial seat and
Separate independent toilet systems are provided in the forward and aft cover attached to a shroud which covers the flushing components mounted
passenger cabin. on the tank top.
The toilet in each lavatory compartment is an electrically powered flushing unit The tank shroud is attached to the upper and lower ends of the tank shroud
which collects the waste material in a waste tank. support angles.
The unit uses filtered recirculated waste liquid as the flushing medium and is
primed initially with a concentrated solution of disinfectant, deodorant, Toilet Flushing Component.
dye and water. The flushing components include a :

The toilet unit is installed in each lavatory compartment entirely above the - Flush handle,
lavatory compartment floor. - Timer,
Each unit consists of a toilet shroud assembly, flushing components and a - Flush motor,
waste tank. - And the required tubing.

Servicing components in the toilet systems allow ground draining and rinsing The flush motor and tubing are on the tank top.
of the toilet units. The flush handle and timer are on the toilet back shroud located above the
toilet unit.
Toilet flushing action is initiated by turning the toilet flush handle.
This begins a cycle in which flushing liquid is drawn through a filter and Toilet Flush Handle.
pumped through the toilet bowl flush ring into the bowl with a swirling The flush handle is rotated to start the timer for the flushing cycle.
action.
Waste material and flushing liquid flow out the bottom of the bowl into the
waste tank.

A separator between the tank and the bowl prevents splash and vision of tank
contents.
Should mechanical or power failure occur, the toilet can be operated as a
conventional static unit.

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4.2. System Description. Toilet Waste Tank.

The toilet waste tank assembly includes a one-piece fiberglass tank fitted with
Toilet Timer. a toilet bowl, motor-pump-filter assembly and tank drain valve.
The timer is mounted behind the flush handle. Rotating the flush handle 15 The capacity of the forward lavatory compartment tank is 16 gallons and the
degrees provides power to the flush motor for 10 ±2 seconds. aft lavatory compartment tank 17 gallons.
The drain valve is operated by a cable from the toilet service panel.
Toilet Flush Motor-Pump-Filter Assembly. The toilet bowl has a hinged separator that can be held open for limited
The motor-pump-filter assembly consists of a motor, pump and filter access to the tank interior through the bowl.
assembled as a unit.
This assembly is secured to the tank top by a mounting plate which is retained The toilet tank is mounted within a catch basin to minimize seepage and
in position beside the toilet bowl by six mounting bolts. corrosion.
Liquid trapped by the catch basin is drained into the toilet tank drain line and
- The motor drives the pump impeller by direct drive. is subsequently emptied during toilet tank servicing.
The impeller drains the fluid from the toilet tank to a filter.
The fluid then flows to a spray ring in the toilet bowl. The drain valve, pemits flow of the toilet tank waste to a service cart.
- An overheat switch is installed on the motor.
The overheat switch will open when he motor temperature is more than The drain valve gives a positive seal when closed.
the safe operating limit.
When the motor temperature cools to the operating limit, the overheat It is a spring-loaded valve, primarily closed, that does not require lubrication.
switch will close to operate the motor.
- The filter is a cylindrically shaped basket with holes to allow flush fluid Pull the valve cable handle found on the service panel to open the drain valve.
to be drawn from the tank and prevent debris from clogging the pump. When the valve cable handle is in the extend position, you turn the handle to
latch it.
Toilet Tubing.
The toilet flush line connects the pump outlet to a flush ring attached to the The drain plug found in the drain line is opened by an attachement on the
toilet bowl. service cart.
Nozzles on the flush ring direct a stream of liquid into the bowl.
The drain plug stops waste leakage when you open the drain cap.

On some airplanes a ball valve and a flapper valve are installed in the drain
line. the ball valve is installed in the drain line 4 to 6 feet above the forward
service panel. the ball valve operates wih the drain valve to permit flow of the
toilet waste ti a service cart.

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The valve cable is a push and pull type found between the service panel and 4.3. Forward Lavatory Ball Valve (B.737-500).
the ball valve.
Purpose.
The valve cable is a pull type found between the ball valve and the drain valve. The forward lavatory ball valve prevents waste from moving downstream in
the drainline.
The flapper valve found at the drain line outlet stops the waste leakage
because of a faulty drain valve. Open the flapper valve after you open the Location.
drain cap. The ball valve is located between the toilet drain valve and the forward service
panel drain valve.
On airplances with a plapper valve, a flapper valve replaces the drain plug. The valve is only in the forward toilet tank drainline and is in the electronic
equipment compartment, forward of the E1 rack.
Three cleansing spray nozzles are mounted within the perforated filter.
When connected to pressurized water source during servicing, the nozzles Physical Description.
rotate and spray rinse water on the insides of the filter and tank. The valve consists of a spherical ball enclosed in a spherical housing.
A check valve, installed in the ground flush line, prevents air leakage and The inner spherical ball mechanically opens and closes when the valve
prevents waste fluid from entering the ground flush line. positioning lever rotates.
The valve is mounted on the tank top at the point where the flush line Pulling the drain valve control handle at the forward service panel will rotate
changes from tubing to flexible hose. the valve positioning lever through a cable assembly.
An overboard vent line is connected at the top of the top of the tank and The toilet tank drain valve is connected to the upper arm of the valve
routed through a muffer to the overboard drain mast. positioning lever through a cable assembly.

A lavatory compartment vent line is also connected to the muffer. Operation.

Pulling the drain valve control handle on the service panel opens the ball valve
A vacuum vent line equalizes the pressure in the lavatory compartment, the and the toilet tank drain valve.
waste tank, and inside of the toilet bowl.

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FORWARD LAVATORY BALL VALVE

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4.4. Toilet service panels. 4.5. Toilet Operation.

Physical Description/Features. When the flush handle is rotated 15-degrees, it initiates toilet flushing by
There are two separate external toilet service panels, one forward and one aft, setting the toilet timer. The timer allows 115-volt AC power to the toilet flush
on the right side of the fuselage. motor for 10 (±2) seconds.
Each service panel includes :
The flush motor operates the flush pump, which draws fluid through the filter,
- A drain outlet, and pulps approximately 2 gallons of liquid through the toilet in each cycle.
- A ground flush line fitting,
- And a drain valve control handle for each toilet tank. At the end of the cycle the motor stops and the liquid drains into the waste
tank.
A four-inch tube connects the toilet tank to the toilet service panel.
The toilet drain outlet has a hinged cap on the outside. Drain the waste tank by:

The anti-ice feature for the waste drain valve on the aft service panel is - Attaching the service cart to the drain outlet
supplied by a heating element in the drain gasket. (Refer to ATA chapter 30) - Opening th flapper valve
- Pulling the drain valve handle located on the service panel.
Training Information Point. Use the flush connection on the service panel to flush the waste tank walls
with pressurized water. The water enters the tank through spray nozzle that
CAUTION : DETERIORATED SEALS CAN RESULT IN TOILET FLUID LEAKAGE IF turns. the flush water will drain through the drain line.
TOILET DRAIN VALVE HAS LEAKED.
Check the flapper valve seal and seal in drain line cap for aging, cuts, wear, AIRPLANES WITH FWD LAVATORY OVERFILL SENSOR AND SHUTOFF
orother signs of deterioration. Deteriorated seals should be replaced. VALVE, POST SB 38-1045

Check the end of drain tube for : During tank servicing, 28-volts DC is available from the P 18-7, or optional
P18-1, panel to power the tank overfill sendor abd energize the control relay
- Nicks, within the sensor. 115-volts AC is provided by the P18-4, or optional P18-1,
- Dents, panel to open or close the shutoff valve in response to signals provided bt the
- Scratches, overfil sensor. If the fluid in the tank is allowed to rise to within 3 inches from
- Or cracks. the top of the tank, the overfill sensor signals the shutoff valve to close.
Any irregularity in the end of the tube should be smoothed to prevent
leakage. Close the drain tube cap. This prevents further filling of the tank. The shutoff valve will open when the
tank level drops 1/2 inch and the airplane is on the fround. the shutoff valve is
closed when the airplane is airborne.

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TANK OVERFLOW CONTROL CIRCUIT

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TOILET SERVICE PANELS

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FORWARD TOILET SYSTEM

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AFT TOILET SYSTEM

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