Fuel

Question 1

Normally sufficient fuel will flow by gravity to maintain MAX power from ____ to ____. However, by specification, gravity flow is guaranteed only to ____; flameouts have occured as low as ____.

Answer 1

Sea level to FL250

6000’ MSL

7000’ MSL

Question 2

To prevent fuel starvation and engine flameout; what are the two things listed in the dash 1 that you should avoid doing?

Answer 2

1. Perform max thrust dives with less than 650 lbs of fuel in either system
2. Perform max thrust power in zero g flight or at negative load factors exceeding 10 seconds at 10,000 ft or 30 seconds at 30,000 ft

Question 3

During low fuel state (less than ___ lbs) what should you consider during descents?

Answer 3

250lbs in either system

Do not maintain a nose down attitude for extended periods

Question 4

Cross feeding is not recommended when…

Answer 4

BELLL

Boost pump failure

EED or Indicator Failure

Leak

Low altitude

Low fuel (dual engine)

Question 5

Fuel quantity indicator sensor data failure causes… (3 things)

Answer 5

Blanking of failed system’s bar indicator

Loss of failed system fuel quantity readout

Loss of the total fuel readout

Question 6

When fuel quantity indicator failure is experienced, is the fuel low-level caution light reliable?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What is of prime concern with a fuel leak?

Answer 7

Fire

Question 8

If the fuel leak is massive, what might you consider before dealing with the fire potential by shutting down the engine?

Answer 8

Fuel loss itself must be dealt with promptly and correctly to make sure that sufficient fuel remains to RTB

Question 9

General checklist flow for Low Fuel Pressure Light illuminated

Answer 9

1. Crossfeed switch - ON

If the light stays on this indicated a fuel leak (or pressure sensor malfunction), if the light goes out it is probably a boost pump failure.

If light stays on…
2. Crossfeed - off

3. Monitor to see if you have a leak

If you have a leak…

4. Shut down engine, turn off boost pump, land as soon as possible

If light goes out… action depends on if solo

If solo:

• descend below FL250
• Reduce power
• Turn crossfeed off

Question 10

What consideration should be made if you are solo and landing with right (aft) fuel system twice the quantity of the left (fore) fuel system?

Answer 10

Consider having ground personnel install tail stand prior to egress