Fuel Flashcards
A fuel quantity indication that is in the cautionary operating range displays a
_______ color.
amber
True or False: If a fuel pump fails, it will show that on the Fuel synoptic page.
True [amber X]
The fuel system consists of _______.
Two integral wing fuel tanks:
Main tank, collector tank, and surge bay
Each wing tank holds _______ US gallons of fuel.
1,547 gall.
[3,072 gall. total /
10,393 lb in each tank,
20,786 lb total]
True or False: Each fuel tank is equipped with a dedicated fuel low level sensor located in the collector bay.
True
Which type of fuel pump is NOT part of the fuel system?
Ejector fuel pump,
AC electric fuel pump,
scavenge ejector pumps,
engine driven fuel pump,
and DC electric fuel pump (right tank only
–NOT GRAVITY FED–
True or False: The aircraft’s fuel system incorporates both a fuel transfer system and fuel crossfeed system.
False
Each engine is equipped with _______
Engine driven fuel pump,
engine shutoff valve that closes when the fire handle is pulled
True or False: The primary ejector pump in the collector bay is operated from the motive flow return from the engine.
True
When LOW 1 or LOW 2 is selected, _______.
Opposite fuel pump turns on to crossfeed:
LOW 1 activates the right wing AC pump to supply fuel to both engines from the right tank / LOW 2 activates the left wing AC pump to supply fuel to both engines from the left tank
When selected ON, the electric AC fuel pumps run _______.
continuously
How many scavenge ejector pumps per tank maintain the fuel level in the collector Tank?
3
A DC electric Fuel pump is installed in the _______.
Right tank
What is one possible purpose of the DC electric fuel pump?
Provides pressurized fuel for normal APU operation, can be used for engine starts when AC power or the AC fuel pump is not available
If LOW 1 or LOW 2 is selected, _______.
Opposite fuel pump turns on to crossfeed:
LOW 1 activates the right wing AC pump to supply fuel to both engines from the right tank / LOW 2 activates the left wing AC pump to supply fuel to both engines from the left tank
True or False: The engine fuel shutoff valves can be closed by pulling the
respective engine fire handle.
True
The _______ are powered by engine motive flow.
ejector pumps
True or False: The fuel crossfeed valve automatically opens when a fuel imbalance of 800 lbs. Occurs.
False
How many magnetic level indicators are located under each wing?
3
True or False: The collector tank keeps the fuel pumps submerged, ensuring a
constant fuel flow to the respective engine.
True
The main purpose of the surge bay is _____.
Tank venting
Or
To collect any fuel that may enter the vent system during wing down or uncoordinated maneuvers
