Fuel Systems Flashcards
How many KG of fuel are left in the collector tank when the low level warning goes off?
47kg
What are the functions of the low level float switch in the forward tank?
Stops the transfer pumps and moves the 3 way transfer valve.
Fuel bars have gone yellow, how many KG’s left in total
100 KG
What other indications do you get when you get a low level caution?
Yellow box on the reduced fuel info.
What causes a magenta line on the fuel display between main tanks?
When crossfeed is operated.
Where is the fuel manifold?
Front of the aft bay above the top shelf.
Where is the switch that operates “Low” indication on the booster pump button?
On the Fuel Manifold.
Where is the fuel manifold?
Front of the aft bay.
Where is the fuel transfer manifold?
On the transfer pump in between the forward and collector tank on the right hand side.
Where is the fuel management panel?
OHP
What electrical supply do we give to the booster pumps?
DC Essential BB.
How do you gain access to a main tank probe?
From the footstep access panel.
What is the purpose of the high level float switch in the main tank ?
Stops the re-fuel, (de-energises the fuel shut off valves). Also illuminates light on refuel / defuel panel.
What is the purpose of the forward tank?
To hold fuel and supply fuel to the engines via the collector tanks.
How would you describe the construction of the main tanks?
Flexible bag tanks held in rigid bays by poppers.
