Fuel

Question 1

Approved Fuel Grades

Answer 1

Jet-A, Jet-A1, Jet-B, JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, AVGAS 80/87 & 100-130 (Emergency Use Only)

Question 2

Total Fuel Capacity

Answer 2

482.0 USG (1,824.6L) / 3,229lbs

430 USG Some Models

Question 3

Useable Fuel (LOW FUEL Scavenge Systems Operative)

Answer 3

474.0 USG (1,794.3L) / 3,176lbs

Question 4

Useable Fuel (LOW FUEL Scavenge Systems Inoperative)

Answer 4

466.0 USG (1,764.0L) / 3,122lbs

Question 5

Useable Fuel (One LOW FUEL Scavenge Pump Inoperative)

Answer 5

470.0 USG (1,779.1L) / 3,149lbs

Question 6

Maximum Fuel Imbalance (Total >1,000lbs)

Answer 6

100lbs

Question 7

Maximum Fuel Imbalance (Total

Answer 7

200lbs

Question 8

Number of Fuel Tanks

Answer 8

10 Fuel Cells Between Nacelles
1 Fuel Cell in Outboard Part of Each Nacelle
Wet Wing Outboard of Nacelles
(14 Total, 7 per Wing including Wet Wing)

Question 9

Fuel Boost Pump Failure Indication

Answer 9

Decrease of Approx. 30psi in Affected Engine Fuel Pressure

Question 10

Fuel Vent System Components (Per Wing)

Answer 10

Two Vent Lines from Outboard of Wet Wing Tank
Connected to NACA Vent on Wing Underside
One Way Vent Valve to Interior of Wing Allows Ambient Pressure Into Tank During Descent

Question 11

Fuel Quantity Sensor Type/Number (Per Wing)

Answer 11

Four Variable Capacitance, Probe-Type Transducers

24VDC Powered

Question 12

Fuel Shutoff Valves Location/Number/Operation

Answer 12

Electrically Operated Fuel Shutoff at Tank Outlet
Controlled by Fuel-Hyd Switch
Main Fuel Shutoff Valve Between Fuel Control Unit and Flow Divider
Electrically Controlled, with Mechanical Override from Condition Lever

Question 13

Fuel Interconnect Valve

Answer 13

Opens Between Two Centre Wing Cells
Allows Fuel Balance Between Sides by Gravity
Can Roll 5 Degrees to Lower Side to Increase Transfer

Question 14

Fuel System Drains

Answer 14

Eight Total
Six Tank Drains (Underside of Wings)
Two Feed Line Drains (Inboard of Nacelles)

Question 15

Fuel-Oil Heat Exchanger Minimum Oil Temperature

Answer 15

55 Degrees Centigrade for Satisfactory Performance

Question 16

Fuel Low Level Warning System Operation

Answer 16

Sensor Installed on Fuel Quantity Probe in Aft Inboard Cell
Activated with Fuel Quantity 160(+/-20)lbs in Either Wing
40 Minutes Flight at 15,000ft, Max Range Power, Low Fuel Scavenge System Operative
30 Minutes Flight with Low Fuel Scavenge System Inoperative

Question 17

Low Fuel Scavenge System Components (Per Wing)

Answer 17

Two Fuel Pickup Points
Two Electrically Operated Fuel Scavenge Pumps
Indicator Light (Both Pumps Must Function to Illuminate)
Fuel Gauges Over-Read when System Operating