Fuel Flashcards
T or F: there is a gravity refuel port for each wing tank.
True.
Where is the port for pressure-refueling located?
2 engine nacelle.
T or F: there is an engine fuel cross-feed capability on the aircraft.
False.
T or F: even though there is not cross-feed capability, pilots can still transfer fuel between the main tanks.
True.
Fuel burn rate for the Q400 is measured in which of the following units?
Pounds per hour.
Each fuel tank has how many sections?
Three: surge bay, main tank, collector bay.
T or F: the surge bay is primarily for venting the main tank.
True.
What is the total useable fuel in pounds?
11,724 lbs (5,862 per tanks).
What is the maximum lateral fuel imbalance allowed between tanks in flight?
600 pounds.
When are the auxiliary fuel pumps required to be selected ON?
Takeoff and landing; primary ejector pump failure.
How many scavenge pumps are there in each wing?
Four.
How many scavenge pumps are there on the aircraft in total?
Eight (four in each wing).
T or F: the scavenge pumps are powered using motive flow.
True.
T or F: the APU fuel shutoff valve is controlled automatically by the fire protection system.
True.
If certain fuel information becomes invalid or unavailable, how is that indicated in the flight deck?
White dashes replace the digits or dials.
If any fuel quantity computer fails, what is used to determine the fuel quantity?
Magnasticks.
What quantity of fuel in the tank will cause the TANK FUEL LOW caution light to illuminate?
Approximately 305 lbs.
T or F: fuel can be transferred between tanks in flight.
True.
T or F: fuel can be transferred between tanks on the ground.
True.
When the inlet fuel temperature is in the normal range, what color is it displayed in on the ED?
White.
When the inlet temperature is below 0ºC, what color is it displayed in on the ED?
Amber.
When the inlet temperature is above 71ºC, what color is it displayed in on the ED?
Red.
Where is the REFUEL/DEFUEL control panel?
Through a door on the bottom of the #2 engine.
The fuel system is able to accomplish which of the following?
Transfer between tanks.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the fuel tanks?
Auxiliary tank bay.
The primary ejector pumps are powered by ____.
Motive flow.
The purpose of the scavenge pumps is to ____.
Delivery fuel from the low points of the tank to the collector bay.
If pilots needed to transfer fuel from Tank 2 to Tank 1, which aux pump would be used?
Tank 2.
If pilots needed to transfer fuel from Tank 1 to Tank 2, which aux pump would be used?
Tank 1.
T or F: with no power applied to the aircraft, the aircraft cannot be refueled.
False.
