D Fuel Flashcards
Gravity fueling limit
180
Pressure fueling
179.5
55 psi
300 gpm
Closed circuit fueling
178
15 psi
110 gpm
Fuel cells can withstand what bullets
7.62
Time to fly with 2 cells
2 hrs
Change in fuel when can I turn off fuel boost pump?
After 3 refuels
Fuel selector lever options
closed
direct
crossfeed
Fuel boost pump what do?
Boosts the fuel pressure if ambient engine drive dynamics are not enough to supply it
What are you looking for when fuel sampling
Color.
Cleanliness and brightness.
Cloud or haze.
Sediment.
Water.
Fibrous material.
Color range for jet fuel
water white to amber
Cleanliness and brightness
clean and bright
Cloud or haze reason
Usually water but can be caused by sediment
Time for fuel to settle
4 hrs, 1 ft per hour
Protective clothing cold fueling
Eyes
Ears
Hands
Boots
Discrepancy between Mr.Schwab and Slide(S16)
Amount of fuel to sample and from where
.5-1 pint from each cell