FUEL SYSTEM. Flashcards
Each wing tank useable fuel
631 gal each
Ventral Tank usable fuel
224 gal
Total usable fuel
1486 gal
Increase on tank capacity by gravity refueling
3 gal
Ventral tank can only be loaded when the wing tanks contain at least….
3,450 pounds of fuel
Ventral tank cannot be…
Half loaded
It must be full or empty
Maximum difference in fuel quantity between wing tanks during flight (included takeoff and landing )
500 pounds
Ventral Tank fuel can only be transferred when the wing fuel falls to
3300 pounds
Except in an emergency, landed must not be accomplished if
The ventral tank is not empty
How does engines receive fuel
By a electric boost pump in each wing tank
Both electric boost pumps fuel transfer time
12 minutes
Single electric boost pump fuel transfer time
More than 20 minutes
Left wing tank provides fuel to…
Engine number 1 and APU
FUEL 1 LO PRESS & FUEL 2 LO PRESS illuminates when
When fuel pressure in the engine fuel line falls to 7psi.
Speed maintained until Ventral tank it’s completely transferred
Vmo=speed 280kts