Praetor Fuel Flashcards

1
Q

When must the FUEL XFEED knob be set to OFF

A

For takeoff, landing, and go-around
AOM9-10-30 and AOM 2-36

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2
Q

Which MFD page provides a visual representation of the fuel system operation and parameters?

A

The fuel synoptic page
AOM 9-10-30

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3
Q

What color does the total and individual tank quantities and fuel temperature indications indicate when in the normal operating range?

A

Green.
AOM 9-10-30

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4
Q

When the total fuel quantity is displayed in red, which aural warning is played twice?

A

Fuel
AOM 9-10-30

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5
Q

Can fuel be transferred from one wing to another?

A

No
AOM 9-10-50

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6
Q

How does the cross-feed valve allow corrections in the event of a fuel load imbalance?

A

It allows both engines and/or the APU to be fed by one tank.
AOM 9-10-50

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7
Q

Which CAS message is displayed on the EICAS when the difference between current and expected fuel quantities is higher than 880lb for 5 minutes?

A

The amber FUEL LEAK SUSPECTED CAS
AOM 9-10-50

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8
Q

How many fuel pumps does each fuel tank have?

A

Two DC fuel pumps (Main A and Backup B) and two scavenge pumps

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9
Q

What controls the main (A) pump when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position?

A

The engine ECU
AOM 9-10-50

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10
Q

What controls the backup (B) pump when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position?

A

The FCU

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11
Q

List the four times when the backup (B) pump will be automatically comanded on when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position.

A
  1. During engine start
  2. APU start on the run
  3. fuel low pressure detection
  4. when the main (A) pump fails
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12
Q

When will the amber FUEL WING IMBALANCE CAS message be displayed on the EICAS

A

When the fuel imbalance between the tanks is higher than 510 pounds
AOM 9-10-500

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13
Q

Where is the pressure refueling point on the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel located at?

A

Forward portion of the right wing fuselage
AOM 9-10-50

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14
Q

How long does the system pre-check on the REFUELING/DEFUELING panel take to verify fuel system operation?

A

Approximately 10 seconds
AOM 9-10-50

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15
Q

Which switch located on the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel enables pressurized refueling to be performed with the airplane energized by either the APU/GPU or battery power?

A

The power selection switch
AOM 9-10-50

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16
Q

What should happen if the STOP REFUEL is displayed on the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel during the refueling process?

A

The process shall be halted manually by the operator by moving the refueling switch to the OFF position/
AOM 9-10-50

17
Q

Can the tanks be refueled using the gravity refuel port on the top of each wing?

A

Yes
AOM 9-10-50

18
Q

What are the two different methods that the airplane can be refueled?

A

By gravity or pressure
AOM 9-10-50

19
Q

What are the two different methods that the airplane can be defueled?

A

By suction and/or pressure
AOM 9-10-50

20
Q

Can the FWD and VRTL tanks in the Praetor 600 be refueled via gravity?

A

Yes, via refuel ports on the right hand side of each aux tank
AOM 9-10-50

21
Q

How is fuel transferred from the FWD or VTRL tanks and where?

A

Automatically to both wings simultaneously
AOM 9-10-50

22
Q

Can fuel be transferred from the FWD/VTRL tanks to each other?

A

No, only to the wings
AOM 9-10-50

23
Q

If in the AUTO function of the fuel panel for the FWD/VTRL tanks fail, how do we access the remaining fuel?

A

By selecting either FWD or VTRL on the FUEL TRANSFER panel

24
Q

When is TRANSFER operations from the FWD or VTRL tanks not allowed?

A

During XFEED operation, takeoff, go-around or landing operations

25
Q

What is the total fuel capacity of the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600?

A

Praetor 500=13,146
Praetor 600=16,262

26
Q

What is the total usable fuel for the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600?

A

Praetor 500=13,058
Praetor 600=16,138

27
Q

What is the maximum fuel tank temperature for takeoff?

A

52 degrees Celsius