NAME: SOLIMAN JR., CORNELIO P.

DATE:04/26/23 Section: AMT 2 NOVEMBER AMT 11-03 Water/Waste Lecture

ESSAY
1. Discuss Water/Waste System.
The plane's galleys and restrooms receive potable water through the water and waste
system, which also collects waste from sinks and toilets. After being extracted by two
drain masts from the forward and aft cabins, the waste is disposed of outdoors using the
drain valve and heated drain mast. Waste must be drained using a toilet service cart, and
the ground flush connection can be cleaned with water pressure.

2. Discuss how Distribution, Servicing, and Draining works in Water/Waste System

The toilet supply tank and the faucet in the galley are connected by plumbing lines. In-line
electric element heaters are located directly in front of each hot water faucet. Distribution wires
are frequently hidden behind the cabin's ceiling panels. A fill valve is installed to allow water to
enter the tank, and an overfill drain line is run from the top of the tank to the exterior of the
aircraft. The water servicing panel has each of these components. To preserve cabin
pressurization, sink stoppers are spring-loaded to the CLOSED position, and waste water is
either dumped overboard or put into a holding tank. Using check valves, odors can be
diminished. Heated gaskets and blankets are used to protect waste drains.

3. Discuss how Toilet System works.

Large passenger and freight aircraft are equipped with bathrooms with flushing toilets.
Modern aircraft use vacuum flush systems and remote waste storage tanks. The flush
handle on the toilet triggers a timer that runs a toilet flush motor that is mounted on top
of the toilet waste holding tank. The motor sprays the flushing substance via a filter and
into the toilet bowl from the tank. Modern vacuum toilets are electronically operated by
a flush control unit that is situated adjacent to the flush valve at the toilet outlet.