Fuel Flashcards

1
Q

Vent surge tank for expanding fuel dumps into which tank?

A

Outboard wing tank

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2
Q

When do inter-cell fuel transfer valves open?

A

When either inboard tank drops below 1650lbs

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3
Q

How many total fuel pumps on the A320?

A

Six

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4
Q

With center tank pumps in AUTO, when do pumps turn on?

A

1) 2 min after engine start (then shut off)
2) After takeoff, slats retracted and wing tank dropped 1100 lbs
3) If wing tank fills (from IDG), onside pump energizes until wing tank drops 1100 lbs

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5
Q

Can you take off with center tank pumps on?

A

No

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6
Q

In the event of total loss of all fuel pumps, which tanks become unusable?

A

Center tanks

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7
Q

When do center tank pumps auto switch off once low level is reached?

A

5 min after low level is reached

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8
Q

What does FAULT indicate with ANY of the fuel pump switches?

A

Low delivery pressure

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9
Q

What does FAULT light in FUEL MODE SEL pushbutton?

A

> 550 lbs in center tank with <11,000 lbs in L or R wing tank

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