FUEL SYSTEM Flashcards

1
Q

The fuel system supply fuel to?

A

Engines and Apu

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2
Q

Fuel qty is measured by….?

A

Fuel sensor in each tank

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3
Q

Where is displayed the TOTAL FUEL QTY?

A

Is displayed in the PRIMARY EICAS DISPLAY

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4
Q

Where are displayed the TANK QUANTITIES plus the TOTAL FUEL QTY?

A

In the FUEL SYNOPTIC DISPLAY

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5
Q

When the Fuel INDICATION GET EXPANDED SHOWING THE L,C,R FUEL QUANTITIES?

A

When No-Normal conditions occurs :

One or both crossfeed valves open

One or more fuel tank qty indications are inop

FUEL IN CENTER

FUEL QTY LOW

FUEL IMBALANCE

FUEL FLOW ENG R,L

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6
Q

Where is displayed the FUEL TEMP?

A

On the primary EICAS DISPLAY

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7
Q

Which color are used to display the FUEL TEMP ON THE PRIMARY EICAS DISPLAY?

A

White - Normal
Amber - approaching the freezing fuel temp displayed in the FMS CDU

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8
Q

During JETTISON WHAT REPLACES THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IN THE PRIMARY EICAS DISPLAY?

A

TO REMAIN QTY

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9
Q

Where are also displayed FUEL TEMP AND MINIMUM FUEL TEMP?

A

FUEL SYNOPTIC DISPLAY

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10
Q

What is the NGS NITROGEN SYS? And which functions has?

A

Converts the bleed air into NITROGEN-ENRICHED AIR to reduce the flammability of the center wing tank fuel during all phases of flight and for a brief period after landing.

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11
Q

When the NGS IS SHUTDOWN (SHED)

A

In engine out operation, or EQUIPMENT COOLING IS OFF OR A CARGO FIRE ARM SWITCH IS ARMED

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12
Q

How many fuel pumps each tank has?

A

Each tank has 2 AC fuel pumps

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13
Q

A single
Pump can….

A

Supply sufficient fuel to operate an engine in all conditions

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14
Q

The center tank fuel pumps are ?

A

Jettison//override fuel
Pump

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15
Q

Which fuel is used first in between center and main tanks?

A

Center tank fuel is used first as the center tank jettison override the main tank pumps

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16
Q

After how long the center tank fuel pumps shutoff automatically?

A

15 seconds of continuous LOW PRESSURE

17
Q

When the center tank pump automatic shut off is inhibited?

A

During jettison

18
Q

For which pumps is the PRESS lights inhibited on grd when off?

A

Center tank jettison override pumps

19
Q

How many electrical source we need on grd to run both center tank fuel pumps?

A

2 elect source to run the both center tank fuel pumps

20
Q

In which tank is located the DC-POWERED FUEL PUMP?

A

In the left main tank to supply fuel to the APU

21
Q

Are surge tanks provided?

A

Yes in each wing tank

22
Q

When is DISPLAYED THE FUEL IN CENTER?

A

When both center pumps are off and there is fuel is in the center tank

23
Q

When is FUEL LOW CENTER DISPLAYED

A

When both center tank fuel pumps are ON and fuel qty indications the center tank is low

24
Q

When is working the scavenge system?

A

When the center tanks pumps are not working the main tank fuel jettison pumps transfer the fuel from the center tank to the main tanks

25
For how long is the fuel scavenge inhibited?
45 min after the FUEL CENTER PUMPS switches are off
26
Following the 45 min inhibit the fuel scavenge pumps operates……
For a maximum of 4 hrs or until the airplane is on grd
27
In some 777 BA SERIES HOW IS WORKING THE SCAVENGE SYSTEM?
Starts when the following conditions exist : main tank fuel pumps ON, main tank fuel less than 23900kg , center tank fuel less than 15900 kg And operates for timed interval or until airplane is on grd
28
When main tank fuel pumps pressure is low how can the fuel be supplied to the engine?
By suction feed
29
Which are the risks on operating an engine in suction feed?
Possible flameout due to fuel flow reduction while the plane is climbing