Fuel System Flashcards
What is the fuel capacity when fueling via SPPR?
14150 lbs total
7075 lbs per side
What is the fuel capacity when gravity refueling?
13000 lbs total
6500 lbs per side
Fuel tanks are divided into how many sections?
3 sections - main tank, collector tank, surge tank
What ways are there to laterally transfer fuel between wing tanks?
Transfer (XFER) - via DC boost pumps
Gravity XFLOW
How do you transfer fuel from the left wing to the right wing?
Left DC pump on, XFER OPEN
How do you transfer fuel from the left wing to the right with engines off and APU running?
Left DC pump on, XFER OPEN, Right DC Pump OFF
How is the fuel heated?
Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger
Do you need battery power to fuel the aircraft?
Yes - Fuel/Defuel SOVs are powered by the Right Battery Bus
Is mixing of fuel types allowed?
Yes
What part of the fuel tank supplies fuel to the engines?
Collector Tanks
What is the function of the surge tank at the tip of the fuel tanks?
To provide additional expansion volume for the vent system
What operates the Main Ejector and Scavenge Ejectors?
Motive flow from the engine driven pumps
Minimum wing fuel for a go-around?
500 lbs per side
Do we need fuel anti-icing additive as long as the minimum oil temperature is achieved?
No, fuel is heated through the fuel/oil heat exchangers
How many water drains are in the fuel tanks?
6