fuel system Flashcards
1
Q
fuel tank features
A
100LL fuel
2 aluminum tanks w. 3 chambers joined by hoses
25 USG usable per tank
2
Q
how does the fuel quantity indication work
A
using a capacitance type probe
wetted area of fuel probe goes down with fuel level
wetted area converted to electrical signal which gives fuel quantity
3
Q
fuel selector features
A
located in each engine nacelle aft of engine firewall
ON, X FEED, OFF
4
Q
indicating system sensor components
A
float based low level sensors 3-5 USG
5
Q
Auxiliary tank features
A
- 7USG per side
- 4USg total
separate filler cap and located in rear of engine nacelle
each tank has a drain
6
Q
how does the aux shut off switch work
A
breaks power supply to aux pump when fuel in tank is low
prevents pump from running dry and mixing air into system
