2.17: Aviation Fuel Practices

Question 1

What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?

Answer 1

The next higher octane aviation gas.

Question 2

Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will

Answer 2

prevent moisture condensation by eliminating airspace in the tanks.

Question 3

To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the

Answer 3

fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps.

Question 4

On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?

Answer 4

In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails.

Question 5

Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauge to exceed their normal operating ranges?

Answer 5

Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating.