Fuel 2019 Flashcards
Do you need boost pumps to transfer fuel? Why or why not?
No the fuel transfer pump works on its own
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Do you need boost pumps on to transfer all usable fuel? Why or why not?
Yes because boost pumps will drive fuel into the center cells
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What is the bold face when the ENG FUEL P warning light illuminates? As you monitor the situation, you notice that boost pump pressure is normal; does this mean your ENG FUEL P light is an indicating system problem? Why or why no?
Corrective Action:
1. COMPLETE THE BIG 4.
If ABNORMAL ENGINE indications:
2. FCS (affected engine) - CONFIRM; IDLE, CONFIRM; OFF.
No ENG FUEL P switch is after the LP engine drive fuel pump.
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If you have an Engine Fuel Pressure Low EP and then get a Fire light on the same engine, is that fire confirmed? Why?
No
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Where is the fuel jettison checklist?
Red book
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IF your FUEL FILTER caution light illuminates and then extinguishes, does that mean your problem has resolved itself?
No
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What are the three cases for illumination of the FEED TANK warning light?
- during a crosswind hover may indicate leaking feed tank covers
- injector failure
- Boost pump failure
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How are Range and Max Range calculated?
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Which fuel CBs should you not rest?
- Boost pumps
- XFER pump
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How long should you wait after jettison before hovering or landing?
1 minute
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Jettison airspeeds?
- 40 to 120 knots
- with landing gear down below 60 knots
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Both boost pumps shall be on above what altitude?
8,000 ft MSL
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