Fuel Flashcards
The APU is supplied fuel from the ____ side collector tank.
Right side
What are the different sections of the fuel tank?
Main tank
Collector tank
Surge tank
The fuel used indication is reset every _____
Engine start automatically by the FMS
Engine flameout due to fuel starvation may occur if the airplane is submitted to attitudes greater than ___ deg. nose up or down, uncoordinated maneuvers, or negative G’s
15 deg.
FUEL X LO LEVEL is ___ on EICAS and means what?
Red. Less than 440 lbs remains in the tank
In case of emergency the ________ fuel pump will be supplied by the RAT.
Right AC fuel pump
(T/F) When in AUTO mode the AC fuel pumps will automatically turn on if the ejector pumps fail
True
What is the only way to shutoff the engine fuel SOV?
Fire handle
ENG X FUEL SOV FAIL in ____ on EICAS means what?
Amber. It means you pulled the fire handle, however the fuel SOV to that engine did not close
If the APU is inoperative and no AC ground power is available the ____ fuel pump will be used for engine start
DC fuel pump
FUEL IMBALANCE in ____ on EICAS means what?
This message will disappear when _____
Amber. It means you have a fuel imbalance of greater than 800 lbs of difference
This message will disappear when the difference is reduced to 100 lbs
(T/F) The crossfeed function can’t be used if either AC pump is not in the auto position
True
When the crossfeed switch is selected to LOW 2, the ___ fuel tank is lower than the ___ fuel tank. The ____ pump ____ is turned on and moves fuel from the ____ tank to the _____ tank.
When the crossfeed switch is selected to LOW 2, the right fuel tank is lower than the left fuel tank. The AC pump 1 is turned on and moves fuel from the left tank to the right tank.
(T/F) Crossfeed can be used during takeoff and landing
False
FUEL XFEED FAIL in _____ on EICAS means what?
Amber. Means either the crossfeed valve OR the respective AC pump did not operate according to the selected position
