Fuel System

Question 1

What is the total fuel capacity in kilos?

Answer 1

163,042 kg

Question 2

What are the fuel capacities of the tanks?

Answer 2

Reserves 1&4: 8,036 kg
Main Tanks 1&4: 26,576 kg
Main Tanks 2&3: 76,263 kg
Centre Tank: 52,167 kg

Question 3

If fuel is needed in the centre tank, what is the minimum qty it must contain prior to engine start?

Answer 3

1800 kg

Question 4

In flight, fuel tank temps must be maintained at least how many degrees above the fuel freezing point?

Answer 4

3 degrees Celsius

Question 5

What is the minimum fuel temp for Jet-A and Jet-B?

Answer 5

Jet-A: -37C

Jet-B: -47C

Question 6

Where is the fuel temperature measured?

Answer 6

Number 1 main tank

Question 7

What Xfeed valves automatically close for takeoff?

Answer 7

2 & 3 when flaps are extended to the takeoff position

Question 8

If number 1 FWD and AFT main fuel tank pumps are INOP, how could I get that fuel to the engines under boost pump pressure?

Answer 8

the QRH procedure will have you use the main tank 1&4 transfer valve

Question 9

Can you reset a fuel pump CB?

Answer 9

no

Question 10

How much fuel is jettisoned per hour?

Answer 10

about 2000 kg