Fuel Flashcards
When must the FUEL X-FEED knob be set to OFF?
For takeoff, landing and go-around
AOM 9-10-30 and AOM 2-36
Which MFD page provides a visual representation of the fuel system operation and parameters?
The FUEL synaptic page
AOM 9-10-30
What color does the total and individual tank quantities and fuel temperature indications indicate when in the normal operating range?
Green
AOM 9-10-30
When the total fuel quantity is displayed in red, which aural warning is played twice?
FUEL
AOM 9-10-50
Can fuel be transferred from one wing to another?
No
AOM 9-10-50
How does the crossfeed valve allow corrections in the event of a fuel load imbalance?
It allows both engines and/ or the APU to be fed by one tank
AOM 9-10-50
Which CAS message is displayed on the EICAS when the difference between current and expected fuel quantities is higher than 880lbs for 5 mins
FUEL LEAK SUSPECTED
AOM 9-10-50
How many fuel pumps does each fuel tank have?
Two DC fuel pumps (Main A and Backup B) and 2 scavenge pumps
AOM 9-10-50
What controls the backup (B) pump when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position
The FCU
AOM 9-10-50
List the four times when the backup (B) pump will be automatically commanded on when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position
1) During Engine Start
2) APU start on the run
3) fuel low pressure detetection
2) When the main (A) pump fails
AOM 9-10-50
When will the Amber FUEL WING IMBALANCE CAS message be displayed on the EICAS
When the fuel imbalance between the tanks is higher than 510 lbs
AOM 9-10-500
Where is the pressure refueling point and the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel located at
Forward portion of the right wing fuselage
AOM 9-10-50
How long does the system pre-check on the REFUELING/ DEFUELING panel take to verify fuel system operation
Approximately 10 seconds
AOM 9-10-50
Which switch located on the REFUELING/DEFUELING panel pressurized refueling to be performed with the airplane energized by either the APU/GPU or battery power
The power selection switch
AOM 9-10-50
What should happen if the STOP REFUEL is displayed on the REFUELING/ DEFUELING control panel during the refueling process?
The process shall be halted manually by the operator by moving the refueling switch to the off position
AOM 9-10-50