FUEL Flashcards
What is the purpose of the fuel breakaway valves?
Reduce fire hazards by sealing the cells and lines during a high-impact landing
What is the maximum useable capacity of internal auxiliary fuel tank?
100 gal
What, if any, is the indication that the Nitrogen Inerting Unit (NIU) has failed?
The indicator on the NIU Test Panel has three white triangles
What is the purpose of the fuel transfer system?
To allow for the transfer of fuel between the internal fuel cells and from the external auxiliary tanks to the internal fuel cells
What are the two fuel transfer modes?
Automatic and Operator Selectable
What, if any, is the indication when internal auxiliary fuel transfer is selected and fails?
The Advisory CTR XFER FAIL will be displayed on EUFD
What, if any, is the indication when the fuel transfer pump fails?
The Caution FUEL XFER FAIL will be displayed on EUFD
What is the purpose of the fuel cross feed subsystem?
To allow both engines to draw fuel from either internal fuel cell
How are the cross feed modes controlled?
By either operator via the MPD Fuel page
Why must the cross feed be in the Normal mode at all times while in flight unless executing an emergency procedure?
A malfunctioning cross feed shutoff valve could result in a single-engine flameout
During engine start, the cross feed mode for that engine is automatically set to what mode?
AFT
What, if any, is the indication that a cross feed valve did not go to the commanded position?
The Caution XFEED# VALVE FAIL will be displayed
What is the purpose of the fuel quantity subsystem?
To measure remaining fuel and detect low levels in the internal fuel cells
How is remaining fuel quantity displayed?
Pounds for each fuel cell and total pounds of internal fuel remaining
When is the AFT FUEL LOW Caution message displayed?
When the AFT fuel cell quantity drops below 260 lb