Chapter 2 - Basic Airframe Fuel Systems Flashcards

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Airframe fuel system is

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Responsible for storage of fuel until it is required

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Engine fuel system is

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This system adapts the fuel supplied from the aircraft fuel system into a form suitable for ignition within the engine

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Design objectives that need to be taken account of

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Facility for rapid and safe fuel replenishment

Flexibility to provide for the extensions in AC range and endurance

Auto for semi auto control and management of the fuel system

Tolerance to AC manoeuvres and damage

Secondary uses of fuel .e.g coolant

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