Fuel Systems Flashcards
4 Fuel Leaks classifications
SEEP
STAIN
HEAVY SEEP
RUNNING LEAK
Used to purge fuel tanks
Carbon dioxide O2
Drip stick measure what
Amount of fuel in tank
Purpose of check valve flapped
Prevent fuel from flowing away from the boost pump
Tank formed by the AC structure
Integral
What are surge tanks designed for
Contain fuel overflow & spillage
Baffles installed in integral tanks
To prevent slushinh of fuel & fuel surgings
Required pa cards rec engines
Av gas & min fuel grade
Where master strainer located
Between the outlet of the fuel tank n inlet to the metering device
Which tank should be defueled first
Outboard wing tank
How jet pump operate
Venturi principle & no moving parts
4 types of fuel tanks
Integral, Rigid Removable, bladder cell, Surge
Purpose of jettisoning sustem
Quickly lower landing weight by quick fuel dumping
Used to purge fuel tanks
Carbon dioxide 02