Fuel System

Question 1

Give me a brief description about your fuel system. Piper Archer… What’s your total, useable, and per wing?

Answer 1

50gal total, 48 usable

Question 2

How does the fuel system in your aircraft operate, and what type of fuel does it use?

Answer 2

• 100LL
• 100 AVGAS

Question 3

What is the purpose of the fuel selector valve, and how do you use it during flight? Why do you need to make sure it’ s completely switched

Answer 3

To help maintain weight loading, and ensure an even burn from the tanks

Question 4

To help maintain weight loading, and ensure an even burn from the tanks?

Answer 4

• Engine driven fuel pump: operating anytime engine is running, used for engine
  start, pressurizes the system
• Electrically driven auxiliary pump: Used to start engine if the engine pump fails
• 2 for redundancy

Question 5

What are the 6 functions of oil?

Answer 5

Lubricate, actuate, cool, clean, seal, prevent corrosion

Question 6

How does the hydraulic system operate in aircraft systems such as brakes and landing gear?

Answer 6

By depressing the brakes the hydraulic pressure increases

Question 7

What color is hydraulic fluid? Why do you look for it on preflight walk arounds?

Answer 7

Red fluid, ensuring there’s no leak in the hydraulic systems