Fuel

Question 1

While sitting at the gate with engines shutdown you notice a ‘Fuel Imbalance’
message. Can you transfer fuel at this time?

Answer 1

Fuel can be transferred on the ground or in flight provided that 115-volt variable AC power is available to operate the necessary auxiliary fuel pump (donor pump.) SDM 11-10

Question 2

What is the maximum in flight fuel imbalance?

Answer 2

Maximum fuel imbalance between contents of main fuel tanks is 600 lb. (This is an inflight limitation only.)

Question 3

What does the FUELING ON caution light indicate?

Answer 3

The illumination of the FUELING ON caution light is an indication that the Refuel/Defuel Control Panel access door is open. 11-7 fsm

Question 4

What is the limitation regarding TANK AUX pumps?

Answer 4

Tank 1 and tank 2 auxiliary pumps must be on for takeoff and landing. M fsm 1.7.1

Question 5

What is the useable fuel capacity?

Answer 5

Usable fuel tank capacities are 5,862 lb per tank, or 11,724 lb total. Fsm 1.7.1

Question 6

Can the right wing be gravity fueled during the boarding process?

Answer 6

Over-wing refueling of the right wing tank may be accomplished while enplaning or deplaning. Fom 7.2

Question 7

Can the left wing be gravity fueled with passengers onboard?

Answer 7

Over-wing refueling of the left wing tank may be accomplished while passengers remain onboard. FOM7.2

Question 8

Can the APU be operated during gravity refueling?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Can the APU be started while pressure refueling?

Answer 9

No