Fuels Flashcards
CCFD
Combined Contaminated Fuels Detector
What is CCFD used to test?
Used to test fuel for water and sediments
What are the two types of filters used to test fuels?
- Milipore filter
- Water detecting pad
What is the milipore filter used to test?
Sediments
What is the water detecting pad used to test?
Water
FSII
Fuel System Icing Inhibitor
What is FSII?
An additive in the fuel used to prevent condensates water from freezing when aircraft reaches high altitudes
What is flashpoint tester used to determine?
The flashpoint of fuel
What is the flashpoint of JP-5?
140 degrees F
What are the two reasons why we take flashpoint samples?
- Unrep (to make sure that the fuel being received is JP-5)
- Aircraft defuel (aircraft empty their fuel tanks to our system)
What are the two RAS fueling stations?
RAS 3&7
What are the two important valves at the RAS stations?
- Defuel valve
- Downcomer valve
How many aircraft refueling stations are there?
8
Which refueling stations are located in the flight deck?
-1,2,3,4,6,8
Which refueling stations are located in the Hangar bay?
-5&10
How many auxiliary stations are there?
8
Where are the auxiliary stations located?
- (1) STA 3 (F/D)
- (1) STA 12 (H/B)
- (3) Upper V
- (2) Lower V
- (1) Captain’s Gig
Where is the LCAC station located?
STA 1 (Well Deck)
AFOSS
Aviation Fuels Operational Sequencing System
What is AFOSS?
- Step by step procedures on how to operate all fuels equipment
- Tells you how to transfer, receive and issue fuel
Where is the FWD JP-5 pump room located?
6-41-0-E
Below Supply/AIMD berthing
Where is the AFT JP-5 pump room located?
5.5-101-0-E
Below Repair Locker 1H
What are the 5 differences between FWD and AFT pump room?
- Bilge
- Bilge sprinkler
- Sea water
- Escape trunk
- Reclaim system
What is the NATO code for JP-5?
F-44
What is the NATO code for JP-8?
F-34
What is the NATO code for JP-4?
F-40
How many JP-5 tanks are onboard?
23
How many types of JP-5 tanks are there?
3
What are the three types of JP-5 tanks?
- Contamination
- Stowage
- Service
How many service tanks are there?
4
2 FWD&2 AFT
Which tanks have the cleanest fuel?
Service tanks
How many stowage tanks are there?
15
4 FWD&11 AFT
Which tanks store fuel?
Stowage tanks
How many contamination tanks are there?
4
2 FWD&2AFT
Which tanks does the first initial shot of fuel go to during unrep?
Contamination tanks