ERJ7 Fuel Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Collector tank?
Keeps fuel pumps submerged ensuring constant fuel flow
Located at wing root
What is the purpose of the Surge tank?
Collects fuel that may enter vent system during wing down conditions
Located at outboard wing
How many water drains?
2 per wing
How many MLI’s?
3 per wing
How to reset fuel used?
Through MCDU
Nav button Flt sum Del button Lsk 2 for fuel used
Or start an engine
How many fuel pumps in left wing?
5
Ejector AC electric pump 3 scavenge pumps
How many fuel pumps in right wing?
6
Ejector AC electric pump 3 scavenge pumps DC electric fuel pump
What is the purpose of the wing AC fuel pumps?
Supplies fuel to Onside engine during start Cross side engine during crossfeed APU with engines shutdown Also a backup for main ejector
What powers wing AC pump 1?
AC bus 1
What powers wing AC pump 2?
AC ESS bus
What is the purpose of the 3 scavenge pumps?
Maintain fuel level in the collector tanks
What is the purpose of the DC fuel pump. ( located in right wing tank)?
Provides fuel for normal APU operation and engine start when AC power or AC fuel pump unavailable
What powers the DC electric fuel pump?
DC ESS bus 2
How does manual fuel crossfeed work?
Turn knob to low side
The high side AC pump turns on and supply’s fuel to both engines plus extra which is returned to the low side
Max fuel imbalance
794lbs