Fuel And Pumps

Question 1

What Operates on the Emergency Bus

Answer 1

Comm 1 and Nav 1
Both Pilots APCs
N1 Tapes
Stby HSI
Stby Flt Display
Stby DG
Floodlights
Voltmeter

Question 2

When will the Boost Pump Run

Answer 2

During Engine Start
Fuel Low below 5 psi
Cross feeding Fuel
When selected on

Question 3

Will the Boost Pumps work if you lose DC Power

Answer 3

NO
Boost Pumps need DC Power to work

Question 4

What would you do if you got a low level fuel Low Level Light?

Answer 4

Verify Fuel Quantity
Turn on Boost Pumps
Check Crossfeed as needed
Plan for an immediate Landing
Monitor fuel flow and pressure

Question 5

What would you do if you got a fuel filter annunciator?

Answer 5

Land as soon as Practical
Considerations the loss of both engines
Inspect filter after landing

Question 6

What will cause a Fuel Filter annunciator to illuminate?

Answer 6

Clogged or restricted fuel filter
Contaminated fuel
Fungal Growth
Cold Weather Opps
Normal Ware and Tare

Question 7

How do you transfer fuel?

Answer 7

Firstly id make sure of the direction I want to transfer fuel in
Id then select the highest level tank with the rotary switch watch for the green light to go out indicating valves in selected position
If I make a mistake remember to select off and wait for the valves to close before opening the other sides valve.
All indicated by a Green light above the fuel cross feed selector

Question 8

Will transferring of fuel work while you are in Emergency Mode?

Answer 8

No
Because you have lost DC Power
Cross feed valve is electrically operated
Boost Pumps Require DC Power