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Aircraft and systems

# Hydraulic system

TERM · Aircraft and systems

At a glance

## Meaning of Hydraulic system

A system transmitting power through pressurised fluid to aircraft mechanisms.

### More about Hydraulic system

Hydraulics can operate flight controls, landing gear, brakes and other equipment. The particular consumers depend on the aircraft design.

Separate circuits and backup arrangements can support continued operation after certain failures. The presence of a hydraulic fault does not by itself identify which aircraft functions remain available.

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