Fuel Flashcards
What are the minimum and maximum fuel temperatures?
Not below 11 degrees C and not above 57 degrees C
HOw does the magna stick work?
Stick drops from the tank and stops at floating magnets, calibrated stick gives fuel quantity
What is the maximum lateral fuel imbalance?
600 lbs
What does FUELING ON caution light mean?
Switch in the refueling bay at the back of the #2 engine is not in the off position
How is low pressure provided in the fuel system?
Primary Ejector pump located in the collector bay
How does the fuel get from the main tank to the collector bay?
Ejector pumps and flapper valves
What is the purpose of the dump valves?
Protect the tank from damage due to over pressurization
What is the purpose of the surge bay?
Main tank venting, fuel recovery, overflow during refueling if the system malfunctions
How do the dump valves open?
Fuel pressure
What is the usable fuel tank quantity?
5,678 lbs
Where are the dump valves located?
In the main tank
When does the TANK FUEL LOW caution light illuminate?
130 lbs of fuel in the collector bay remaining
What is the purpose of the NACA vents?
Venting to the surge bay, draining excessive fuel in event of over filling
Where does the fuel quantity display for the refuel panel come from?
Repeat indication from master indicator in the cockpit
