FUEL LEAK Flashcards
1
Q
How should fuel check will be carried out?
A
‐ Checking that the remaining fuel added to the burnt fuel corresponds to the fuel on board at the gate
‐ Maintaining the fuel log and comparing the fuel on board to the expected flight plan fuel.
2
Q
How often should you carry out fuel checks?
A
- Fuel checks should be carried out when overflying a waypoint or at least every 30 min.
3
Q
What procedure should you ask for?
A
- [QRH] FUEL LEAK procedure.
4
Q
When can I suspect a center tank or APU feed line fuel leak?
A
If the fuel quantity symmetrically decreases in both wing tanks and the fuel quantity in the center tank decreases as well.
5
Q
During landing, what consideration should you make?
A
- Do NOT use the thrust reversers in order to prevent contact between fuel and hot surfaces of engines or brakes.