Fuel & IPAS Flashcards
What does the Fuel System do?
Provides fuel and fuel management provisions to operate both engines and the APU
What is the capacity (gallons/pounds) of the forward fuel cell?
156 gallons
1045 pounds
What is the capacity (gallons/pounds) of the aft fuel cell?
220 gallons
1474 pounds
What is the capacity (gallons/pounds) of the Internal Auxiliary Fuel Cell (Robby Tank)?
100 gallons
670 pounds
The fuel cells and fuel lines are self-sealing against up to what caliber projectile?
Within the 30 minute reserve?
- 5-mm projectile
14. 5-mm projectile (30 min reserve)
Fuel Cell Internal Components
What is the purpose of the Breakaway Valve?
Reduce fire hazards by sealing fuel cells and lines in the event of a high-impact landing.
Fuel Cell Internal Components
How does the fuel cell equalize pressure within the fuel cells; vent contents due to thermal expansion, and/or prevent fuel leakage in the event the helicopter rolls over?
Air Vent / Pressure Release Valve
Fuel Cell Internal Components
If not using pressurized fuel, how can the fuel cells be filled?
Gravity Filler Port
Fuel Cell Internal Components
What is the purpose of the Fuel Level Control Valve Assembly?
Automatically shut off fuel flow into the FWD/AFT cell when full
Fuel Cell Internal Components
How many Fuel Quantity Transmitters are there?
Where is the quantity signal sent to?
Three. Two FWD (due to shape); One AFT
Signal sent to the SP
Fuel Cell Internal Components
What is the purpose of the Four-Way Check Valve?
- Permits fuel to bypass boost pump when it is off
- Allows fuel to flow to boost pump when it is on
- Prevents draining of the fuel lines after APU and/or ENG shutdown
Fuel Cell Internal Components
What component relieves excessive pressure buildup in the fuel lines due to thermal expansion and prevents draining of the fuel lines after engine shutdown?
Check / Thermal Relief Valve
Fuel Cell Internal Components
What is the purpose of the Sump Drain Assembly?
Allows access to obtain fuel samples
How often are fuel samples required?
Before the first flight of the day
What is the maximum airspeed with symmetrically loaded (two or four) external fuel tanks?
130 KTAS
What is the maximum G load factor with symmetrically loaded (two or four) external fuel tanks?
2 G’s
What is the purpose of the Nitrogen Inerting System (NIS)?
Reduces fire hazards by filling the ullage with oxygen-depleted air that will not support combustion.
Where does the NIU receive air from?
IPAS Pressurized Air
What is the indication that the NIU has failed?
NIU Monitor Panel - Black and Three White Triangles
What is the purpose of the Fuel Transfer Subsystem?
Allows for the transfer of fuel between the internal fuel cells (internal) and from the auxiliary fuel tanks to the internal fuel cells (external).
Fuel Transfer Subsystem Components
What controls IPAS pressurized air to the fuel transfer pump?
Fuel Transfer Air Valve
Fuel Transfer Subsystem Components
The IPAS powered, bi-directional fuel transfer pump will move fuel from one cell to the other at a rate of not less than ___ gallons per minute.
4 gallons per minute
How many round-magazine does the 100 gallon combo tank hold?
242 rounds. 58 in the chute for a total of 300 rounds on board
[CAUTION] - FUEL XFER FAIL
What occurred?
One of the following:
- FWD or AFT Fuel SOV Fail
- XFER Pump Air Valve Fail
- XFER Pump Fail
[Advisory] - L EXT XFER FAIL
What occurred?
LH external fuel transfer was commanded to ON or OFF and did not respond to the command.
What are the two fuel transfer modes?
Automatic (SP Control) or Operator Selectable
What is the purpose of the Fuel Crossfeed Subsystem?
Allows both engines to draw fuel from either internal fuel cell. It also provides a positive fuel shutoff during maintenance and emergencies.
The Crossfeed SOVs are ___-way, ___-position ball valves that are controlled by the SP based on inputs from the _____ page, ________, or _______ switches.
The Crossfeed SOVs are 3-way, 4-position ball valves that are controlled by the SP based on inputs from the MPD Fuel page, ENG Fire pushbuttons, or ENG START switches.
Under Normal crossfeed valve position, which engine draws fuel from which tank?
ENG 1 - FWD
ENG 2 - AFT
What will happen to the crossfeed SOV when an ENG 1 or 2 FIRE pushbutton is pressed?
The SP will command the respective Crossfeed SOV to close and cut off fuel.
What is the warning associated with CROSSFEED button selection?
The CROSSFEED button shall be set to NORM position at all times while in flight, unless executing an for FUEL PSI ENG 1 or 2.