Fuel Systems/fuel Samples

Question 1

How long are fuel samples good for?

Answer 1

24 hours

Question 2

Who can sign for inspecting fuel samples?

Answer 2

Shift supervisor

Question 3

How many sample points are there on the P8?

Answer 3

6

Question 4

What is the 3% limit during fueling?

Answer 4

Air to fuel ratio to allow room for expansion

Question 5

How do you transfer fuel using boost pumps?

Answer 5

Turn on the pump in the flight station hat you want to draw fuel from. Then go to the defueling station outside on the starboard wing, open the panel and move the switch down then go to the refueling station open that panel and select which tank you want the fuel to go.

Question 6

What is the proper PPE used during refueling?

Answer 6

Splash proof googles and rubber gloves and sleeves rolled down face shield and apron.

Question 7

What fuels are used on the P8 and what are the NATO codes?

Answer 7

JP5, JP8, Jet A, Jet A1 F-44, F34, F30

Question 8

How many fuel tanks are in the P8?

Answer 8

10

Question 9

What are the tank groups on the P8?

Answer 9

Main 1, Main 2, Forward tank group, mid tank group, and Aft tank group.

Question 10

Can you service the P8 with battery power only? If you can what are he limitations?

Answer 10

Yes, you only have 30 seconds after the fuel panel is open to hook up the and begin fueling. If not the fuel valve will close and you’ll have to close the panel to reset the fuel valve.

Question 11

How many gallons can the surge tanks hold?

Answer 11

259 lbs or 38.65 gallons

Question 12

How many fuel pumps are located on the P8?

Answer 12

7, 2 AC powered boost pumps in each main and center tank and one DC in main 1

Question 13

What must you ensure about the hose before refueling?

Answer 13

Make sure there is no tension on the hose. The hose must hang freely from the adapter with no force on it. Tension on the hose can cause damage to the fuel receptacle and cause he hose to disconnect. Injuries to personal and damage to to equipment can occur.

Question 14

Can you start the APU during refueling?

Answer 14

Yes, as long as it is the initial start or restart after a normal shut down.

Question 15

Which tanks must be full before filling the FWD and AFT aux tanks?

Answer 15

Mains 1,2 and center

Question 16

Can you restart the APU if it fails during refuel operations?

Answer 16

No wait until refueling is complete to try.

Question 17

Safe distances:

Adjacent aircraft engine or APU?

Answer 17

50 ft

Question 18

Safe distance:

Fuel servicing equipment?

Answer 18

Measured from the engine or exhaust system 10 ft from fuel vent

Question 19

Safe distance:

Ground power units

Answer 19

20 ft

Question 20

Safe distance:

Aircraft servicing equipment?

Answer 20

Measures from the engine or exhaust 10ft

Question 21

Safe distance:

Electrical equipment that is likely to cause arcs or sparks

Answer 21

50 ft

Question 22

Safe distance:

Battery powered equipment?

Answer 22

10 ft from refueling equipment or fuel spills

Question 23

If the center tank contains more than 1000 lbs do you fill main 1 and main 2 fully?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

When are fuel samples required?

Answer 24

Prior to the flight