Fuel Flashcards
When jettising fuel on the B767, approximately how much fuel is jettisoned for minute?
2600 LBS
What does a FUEL JET NOZ EICAS message and associated valve light indicate on the fuel jettison panel on the B767?
In-flight, the nozzle valve position disagrees with the commanded position
The center fuel pumps have how much output pressure then the main tank fuel pumps?
Greater
What does a crossfeed valve light in associated EICAS message indicate?
Cross feed valve not in selected position
How much of an imbalance annunciates the FUEL CONFIG light AND associated EICAS message on the B767?
2500 lbs (48,000 Lbs or less), linear reduction to 1500 lbs (48,000 lbs to 79,800 lbs), 1500 lbs (greater than 79,800 lbs)
What are the usable fuel amounts on the beast 767?
40,267 LBS for each main tank and 80,132 LBS for the center tank
What causes the FUEL CONFIG light and associated EICAS message to indicate on the B757?
Less than 2200 LBS in either main tank, or more than 1200 LBS in the center tank with center fuel pump switches off or fuel differs by 1800 LBS between main tanks
What does the L and/or R FUEL SYS PRESS EICAS message indicate?
All fuel pumps have low output pressure or all fuel pumps on one side have low output pressure and the Crossfeed switch(es) are OFF
Why will the center tank fuel feed first if all fuel pumps are on?
The center tank pump out put pressure is greater than the main tank fuel pump output pressure
How is fuel balancing accomplished?
Opening the crossfeed valve and turning off the fuel pump switches for the left or right main fuel tank which ever has the lowest quantity
What does a L or R FUEL JET PUMP EICAS message indicate on the B767?
Associated fuel jettison pump is inoperative
What condition causes the L FWD Pump PRess light to extinguish with the switch OFF?
APU running on the ground
Which pump is signaled to operate with no main AC power available for an APU start?
DC pump located in the left main tank
What does a center pump PRESS light and associated EICAS message indicate?
No center tank fuel remaining, output pressure low with the pump selected ON or respective N2 or N3 (RR) below 50% with the center pump switch ON
What does a main tank pump PRESS light and associated EICAS message indicate?
Fuel output pressure low with the pump selected ON, or main tank pump switch OFF