Chapter 6: Fuel Systems

Question 1

fuel system requirements

Answer 1

1) uninterrupted flow
2) draws from only 1 tank at a time
3) venting
4) independent fuel system

Question 2

what can added inhibitors control within fuel?

Answer 2

corrosion, oxidation, ice, microbial growth

Question 3

does fuel draws from the outer or inner wing first

Answer 3

outer

Question 4

fuel subsystems

Answer 4

1) storage (wings)
2) vents
3) distribution
4) feed (crossfeed fuel to engines)
5) indicating

Question 5

3 types of fuel tanks

Answer 5

rigid removable, bladder, integral

Question 6

what are sumps in fuel tank for

Answer 6

contaminants and water

Question 7

what are fuel valves for

Answer 7

shut off fuel flow or route fuel to location

Question 8

what is boost pump for

Answer 8

provide fuel under positive pressure

Question 9

2 types of fuel cleaning device

Answer 9

fuel strainers

finger screens

Question 10

common types of fuel heaters

Answer 10

air fuel heaters (compressor bleed air)

oil fuel heaters (hot engine oil)

Question 11

fuel system indicators

Answer 11

1) quantity
2) flowmeters
3) temperature

Question 12

what is fuel flow units displayed in?

Answer 12

pounds per hour

Question 13

what should be attached to the aircraft when refueling?

Answer 13

bonding cables to the ground and refueling cart

Question 14

sequence to dump fuel to atm

Answer 14

1) on boost pump
2) open dump valve
3) open fuel dump nozzle valve

Question 15

what is flapper valve used for?

Answer 15

allow fuel to flow inboard to the pump but not outboard during maneuvers