Aicraft Fuel System Flashcards
- Fuel jettisoning is usually accomplished
a. through a common manifold and outlet in each wing
b. by gravity flow into the outboard wing tanks and overboard through a common outlet in each wing
c. through individual outlets for each tank
a.
- The primary purpose of an aircraft’s fuel jettison system is to quickly achieve a
a. lower landing weight
b. balanced fuel load
c. reduced fire hazard
a.
- (1) The fuel jettison valve must be designed to allow flight personnel to close the valve during any part of the jettisoning operation.
(2) During the fuel jettisoning operation, the fuel must discharge clear of any part of the airplane.
Regarding the above statements,
a. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true
b. only No. 2 is true
c. neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true
a.
- Which of the following is employed to maintain lateral stability when jettisoning fuel?
a. two separate independent systems
b. crossfeed systems
c. two interconnected systems
a.
- A fuel jettison system is required under certain conditions if the maximum takeoff weight exceeds the maximum landing weight. What regulations cover the requirements of fuel jettisoning?
a. Federal Aviation Regulation Part 43 and 91
b. Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23, 25 and CAM 4b
c. Federal Aviation Regulation Part 21, 43 and CAM 8
b.
- Fuel is moved overboard in most fuel jettison systems by
a. boost pumps
b. gravity
c. gravity and engine-driven fuel pumps
a.
- Fuel jettisoning past the limits prescribed by Federal Aviation Regulations is usually prevented by
a. closely monitoring the fuel quantity and turning off the fuel dump switch(es)
b. dump limit valves or a low-level circuit
c. standpipes in the fuel tanks
b.
- Which procedure must be followed when defueling aircraft with sweptback wings?
a. defuel all the tanks at one time
b. defuel the inboard wing tanks first
c. defuel the outboard wing tanks first
c.
- What is the purpose of the pump crossfeed valve? (may figure pero dedma)
a. balance the fuel in the tanks
b. allow operation of engines from one tank
c. allow operation of the left engine when the right fuel-boost pump is inoperative
b.
- Normal fuel crossfeed system operation in multiengine aircraft
a. calls for jettisoning of fuel overboard to correct lateral instability
b. reduces contamination and/or fire hazards or defueling operations
c. provides a means to maintain a balanced fuel load condition
c.
- What is the primary purpose of the crossfeed system?
a. to allow the feeding of any engine from any tank
b. to allow the feeding of fuel from one tank for defueling
c. to provide automatic refueling of a tank to any desired level
a.
- Fuel system components must be bonded and grounded in order to
a. drain off static charges
b. prevent stray currents
c. retard galvanic corrosion
a.
- A typical large transport aircraft fuel manifold system allows how many of the following?
(1) All tanks can be serviced through a single connection.
(2) Any engine can be fed from any tank.
(3) All engines can be fed from all tanks simultaneously.
(4) A damaged tank can be isolated from the rest of the fuel system.
a. two
b. three
c. four
c.
- The use of turbine fuels in aircraft has resulted in some problems not normally associated with aviation gasolines. One of these problems is
a. increasing viscosity of fuel as fuel temperature lowers at altitude
b. higher vapor pressure
c. microbial contaminants
c
- What is used in many aircraft to prevent bubbles in the fuel after it leaves the tank when atmospheric pressure is lower than fuel vapor pressure?
a. air-fuel separators
b. anti-foaming additives
c. boost pumps
c.
- Which of the following precautions is most important during refueling operations?
a. all outside electrical sources must be disconnected from the aircraft
b. fuel to be used must be appropriately identified
c. all electrical switches must be in OFF position
b.
- Before fueling an aircraft by using the pressure fueling method, what important precaution should be observed?
a. the truck pump pressure must be correct for that refueling system
b. the truck pump pressure must be adjusted for minimum filter pressure
c. the aircraft’s electrical system must be on to indicate quantity gauge readings
a.
- What flight safety-related advantage does a pressure fueling system provide?
a. keeps the aircraft within weight and balance limitations
b. reduces the chances for fuel contamination
c. reduces the time required for fueling
b.
- Aircraft pressure fueling systems instructional procedures are normally placarded on the
a. fuel control panel access door
b. lower wing surface adjacent to the access door
c. aircraft ground connection point
a.
- Pressure fueling of aircraft is usually accomplished through
a. pressure connections on individual fuel tanks
b. at least one single point connection
c. individual fuel tank overwing and/or fuselage access points
b.
- Which of the following may be used for the repair of fuel leaks on most integral fuel tanks?
a. welding and resealing
b. brazing and resealing
c. riveting and resealing
c.
- How is the outlet fuel pressure regulated on a submerged, single-speed, centrifugal-type fuel pump?
a. by the engine-driven pump’s design and internal clearance
b. by the first check valve downstream from the pump
c. by the pump’s design and internal clearances
c.
- What is one purpose of a fuel tank vent?
a. to maintain atmospheric pressure
b. to decrease fuel vapor pressure
c. to decrease tank internal air pressure
a.
- When inspecting a removable rigid fuel tank for leaks, what procedure should be followed?
a. pressurize the tank with air and brush with soapy water
b. fill the tank with water and pressurize with air and brush with soapy water
c. pressurize the tank with air and submerge in water to locate leaks
a.
- If it is necessary to enter an aircraft’s fuel tank, which procedure should be avoided?
a. continue purging the tank during the entire work period
b. station on assistant outside the fuel tank access to perform rescue operations if required
c. conduct the defueling and tank purging operation in an air-conditioned building
c.
- What is the recommended practice for cleaning a fuel tank before welding?
a. purge the tank with air
b. flush the inside of the tank with clean water
c. steam clean the tank interior
c.
- An aircraft’s integral fuel tank is
a. usually located in the bottom of thee fuselage
b. a part of the aircraft structure
c. a self-sealing tank
b.
- Which gas is used for purging an aircraft fuel tank?
a. helium or argon
b. carbon dioxide
c. carbon monoxide
b.
- Why is the main fuel strainer located at the lowest point in the fuel system?
a. it traps any small amount of water that may be present in the fuel system
b. it provides a drain for residual fuel
c. it filters and traps all micro-organisms that may be present in the fuel system
a.
- The purpose of a diaphragm in a vane-type fuel pump is to
a. equalize fuel pressure at all speeds
b. vary fuel pressure according to throttle setting
c. compensate fuel pressures to altitude changes
c.
- When moving the mixture control on a normally operating engine into the idle cutoff position, engine RPM should
a. slightly increase before the engine starts to die
b. slightly decrease and then drop rapidly
c. remain the same until the cutoff is effected, then drop rapidly
a.
- Entrained water in aviation turbine fuel is a hazard because of its susceptibility to freezing as it passes through the filters. What are common methods of preventing this hazard?
a. micromesh fuel strainers and fuel heater
b. high-velocity fuel pumps and fuel heater
c. anti-icing fuel additives and fuel heater
c.
- Fuel leaks are usually classified as a stain, a seep, a heavy seep, or a running leak. As a general rule,
a. stains, seeps, and heavy seeps are not flight hazards
b. all fuel leaks regardless of location or severity are considered a hazard to flight
c. stains, seeps, and heavy seeps, (in addition to running leaks) are considered flight hazards when located in unvented areas of the aircraft
c.
- The presence of fuel stains around a fuel nozzle would indicate
a. too much fuel pressure
b. excessive airflow across the venturi
c. clogged fuel nozzle
c.
- What should be used to inert an integral fuel tank before attempting repairs?
a. CO (2)
b. water
c. steam
a.
- What should be used to remove flux from an aluminum tank after welded repairs?
a. soft brush and warm water
b. 5 percent solution of nitric or sulfuric acid
c. mild solution of soap and warm water
b.
- What method would be used to check for internal leakage of a fuel valve without removing the valve from the aircraft?
a. place the valve in the OFF position, drain the strainer bowl, and with boost pump on, watch to see if fuel flows to the strainer bowl
b. remove fuel cap(s), turn boost pump(s) on, and watch for bubbling in the tanks
c. apply regulated air pressure on the downstream side of the fuel pump and listen for air passing through the valve
a.
- Why are jet fuels more susceptible to water contamination than aviation gasoline?
a. jet fuel has a higher viscosity than gasoline
b. jet fuel is lighter than gasoline; therefore, water is more easily suspended
c. condensation is greater because of the higher volatility of jet fuels
a.
- When installing a rigid fuel line, 1/2 inch in diameter, at what intervals should the line be supported?
a. 24 inches
b. 12 inches
c. 16 inches
c.
- The probe of a capacitance-type fuel level gauge is essentially a
a. float-actuated variable capacitor
b. capacitor with fuel and air acting as one plate
c. capacitor with fuel and air acting as a dielectric
c.
- The capacitance-type (electronic) fuel quantity indicator
a. has no moving parts in the tank
b. has two tubes separated by a mica dielectric in the tank
c. utilizes a float operated variable capacitor
a.
- What type of remote-reading fuel quantity indicating system has several probes installed in each fuel tank?
a. electromechanical
b. electronic
c. direct reading
b.