Powerplant - AM.III.D.K1 – Fuel flow

Question 1

What are three types of fuel flow indicating systems used for turbine engines?

Answer 1

• vane type
• synchronous mass
• electronic motorless mass flow

Question 2

What do mass flow fuel indicating systems measure?

Answer 2

• the mass of the flow
• this is affected by the density of the fuel which is in turn affected by the fuel temperature

Question 3

In what units is an electronic motorless mass fuel flow meter system calibrated?

Answer 3

pounds per hour of fuel flow

Question 4

What is indicated in a turbine engine if the fuel flow for all conditions is high?

Answer 4

if there are other instrument abnormalities, then there are possibly damaged turbine components

Question 5

Who is authorized to repair a fuel flow indicating system?

Answer 5

the components can be repaired only by an FAA-approved repair station certificated for the particular instruments

Question 6

Where can you find the electrical power requirements for a fuel flow indicating system?

Answer 6

in the aircraft maintenance manual

Question 7

Where in the fuel system is the fuel flow transmitter located?

Answer 7

between the fuel control and the fuel nozzles