737 Fuel Panel Flashcards
Overhead Fuel Panel - Center tank low press
Fuel pump output pressure is low on center tank’s respective pump.
Overhead fuel panel - L/R Fuel pump low press
Fuel pump output pressure is low or pump is switched off. <6psi
Illuminates w/ MASTER CAUTION
Overhead - Fuel Panel ENG Valve
Extinguished - engine valve is Open
Bright - Valve is in transit or engine start lever / fire handle DISAGREE
Dim - Related spar or engine fuel valve is closed.
Overhead - Fuel Panel - SPAR VALVE CLOSED
Extinguished - spar fuel valve is open
Bright - Fuel valve is in transit
Dim - Valve is closed
Overhead Fuel Panel - Filter Bypass
Indicates impending fuel filter bypass due to contaminated filter.
(May not be ice because it is heated)
What powers the crossfeed valve?
DC Power from the Bat Bus
Can engines suction feed?
Yes, through a bypass valve off the main tanks.
Provides normal thrust below FL 300
When does Low Fuel Alert illuminate?
When main tanks below 2,000lbs.
When do you get Config Alert?
When center tank has more than 1,600lbs w/ both fuel pumps OFF and engines operating.
How many fuel sticks are there?
6 in each main tank, 4 in center.
(16)
What does the nitrogen generation system do?
Generates nitrogen to replace O2 in the fuel tanks.