B-1A Fuel System Flashcards
0
Q
The fuel (sans engine & APU energy source) is also used for:
A
- CG control
* Heat sink medium for ECS, ADG, IDG, & hydraulic fluid
1
Q
The fuel system supplies fuel to what aircraft components?
A
- Engines
* APU
2
Q
Name the subsystems of the fuel systems:
A
- Engine feed & fuel cooling loops
- Fuel transfer
- FCGMS
- Inerting & venting
- Aerial refueling
- Fuel jettison
- Ground refuel / defuel
3
Q
How many fuel tanks is the B-1A designed with?
A
Eight tanks.
4
Q
How many fuselage tanks are there?
A
Four tanks.
5
Q
Name the fuselage tanks:
A
- Forward tank
- Forward intermediate tank
- Aft intermediate tank
- Aft tank
6
Q
How many fuel boost pumps are there?
A
Four boost pumps.
7
Q
What is the function of the fuel boost pumps?
A
They supply fuel to the engine feed lines & to fuel cooling loop pumps.
