11.10 Fuel Flashcards
Which system for refuelling can you do from the cockpit?
Automatic mode
What is the purpose of a jettison system?
Dumps fuel for emergency landings
What type of valve is used to prevent leaks?
Spring loaded check valve
How do fuel probes measure fuel?
Measures the capacitance of all probes
When inspecting fuel leak monitor what will you see if system is working?
Nothing
What is the freezing point of JETA1?
-47 degrees C
What is the flash point of JETA1?
38 degrees C
What is the purpose of the kirk aluminium gaskit?
Bonding
What fuel does Europe use?
JETA1
Where ie the NACA air intake located?
Lower side of wing
What is the flash point and freeze point of Jet B?
Flash point = -20 degrees c
Freeze point = -58 degrees c
What is flash point and freeze point of JP5?
Flash point = 65 degrees c
Freeze point = -48 degrees c