11.10 Flashcards
Which is the flashpoint of JET A1 fuel?
38
Jet A1
Which fuel type is commonly used on commercial aircraft in Europe?
Jet A1
Which fuel type has a freezing point of -40?
Jet A
What is the purpose of a knit aluminium gasket on a fuel access panel?
To provide electrical bonding to the access panel.
Which mode of pressure fuelling can be carried out on the flightdeck?
Automatic.
When inspecting the leak monitor what would you expect to see if the system is serviceable?
Nothing
The over ride refuelling mode is used?
When electrical power to the refuelling valve is not available.
Is it possible to gravity refuel the centre tank?
Gravity refuelling the centre tank is not normally possible.
Which statement is correct?
Only automatic refuelling can be carried out from the cockpit.
What type of valve is used on the coupling to prevent fuel from leaking out of the manifold?
Spring loaded check valve.
Why is a fuel scavenge system required on aircraft?
To reduce the amount of unusable fuel in the tank.
Why are aircraft with trim tanks more efficient than aircraft without them?
Because an aircraft with trim tanks creates less aerodynamic drag.
The jettison system is used to?
Safely reduce the fuel load in an emergency and prevent the aircraft exceeding its maximum landing weight.
How do fuel quantity probes measure fuel quantity?
The fuel quantity probes measure different values of a capacitance, depending on the fuel level inside the probe.
Where do you find NACA air intakes in the aircrafts fuel system?
On the lower wing surface of the vent tanks.
