Fuel Flashcards
What is the capacity of the internal auxiliary fuel cell?
100 Gallons
What is the purpose of the NIU?
Oxygen depleted air to the airspace tanks
What indication is displayed on the MPD when the internal auxiliary tank is empty?
White “E” will be displayed and message on UFS in advisory column.
Same will apply for Wing tanks.
Fuel quantity subsystem measures fuel remaining in the?
Internal fuel cells, BOTH FWD/AFT
When the fuel boost pump is on where does it pull fuel from?
AFT tank
To prevent damage to the pressurized fuel system, do not exceed a max fuel pressure of?
55 PSI
What warning is associated with the gravity filler port?
“…To preclude venting of fuel overboard through the filler neck”
What is the total capacity of the FWD and AFT cells combined?
376 GAL
What power source is used to operate the bi-directional fuel transfer pump?
IPAS air or bleed air
When is the FWD fuel low message displayed?
At 240LBS
The fuel boost pump is automatically turned on or off by the MP during engine start but it can also be turned on or off from what MPD page?
Fuel page
What is the purpose of the fuel cell breakaway valve?
Reduces fire hazards by sealing the cells and lines during high impact landings
Capacity of the forward cell?
156 gallons
Capacity of the aft cell?
220 gallons
What, if any, is the indication that the Nitrogen Inerting Unit (NIU) has failed?
Three white triangles on NIU test panel
What are the two fuel transfer modes?
Automatic and operator selectable