Block 3 Phase III- Fuel Systems Flashcards
What are the 5 fuel tank GROUPS on the P-8A?
Main Tank 1, Main Tank 2, Center Tank(3), Forward Tank Group(4,5,6), Aft Tank Group(7,8,9 & aft integral)
What system allows fuel to be supplied from any tank to any engine?
Cross Feed System
How many boost pumps are in each of the main tanks? (Center, M1, M2)
Each of the 3 main tanks have 2 boost pumps
The Auxiliary tanks and Integral tank do not have boost pumps, what causes fuel to move from these tanks to the center tank?
Pressure Differential.
How many total fuel tanks are on the P-8A?
10 fuel tanks
What is the total fuel capacity of the P-8A in Gallons?
10,856 Gal
What type of refueling system does the P-8A utilize?
Pressure Refueling System
What component provides Air to Air refueling for the P-8A during flight?
Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI)
What system permits fuel transfer between tanks as well as defueling at the refuel station?
The Defuel System
What system provides measurement and indication of fuel weight in the tanks?
Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS) provides indication on the primary engine display of the common display system and the ground refueling panel.
Explain the IDG system.
The Integrated Drive Generator cooling system is an engine-to-main fuel tank return system.
What does OBIGGS stand for and what is its purpose?
Onboard Inert Gas Generation System
Provides Nitrogen Enriched Air (NEA) to the fuel tanks to prevent explosion during flight envelope and ground operation.
