Fuel Flashcards
What is the fuel capacity of each Wing(Main), Center and Auxiliary tanks?
Mains 9,100 each, Center 20,600 and each Aux 3,800 pounds.
If the DC transfer bus isn’t available, Who provides power to the fueling panel?
The Battery direct bus
How can re-fuel be accomplished if the power of the fueling panel is not available?
Overwing
What is the definition of a fuel spill?
When the diameter exceeds 10’.
What is the normal power source for the digital fuel quantity gauges on the refueling panel?
The RT AC bus
What bus powers the right aft pump?
The ground service bus.
When would the aux pumps start transferring fuel to the center tank?
When the aux sw is in the auto position and the center fuel quantity tank is below 13,000 pounds.
How is the fuel start pump powered?
DC transfer pump.
What happens when the main tanks are fueled less than 9,000 lbs?
The max ZFW must be decreased by the center tank value.
How are probes faults displayed on the fuel quantity gauges?
99999
How are fuel quantity processors faults displayed?
Blank
How long would it take to correct a 1,000 lbs fuel imbalance?
6 minutes
What is the max lateral fuel imbalance?
1,500 lbs
What is the max fuel imbalance between aux tanks?
400 lbs (unless used as ballast)
