Praetor Fuel Flashcards
When must the FUEL XFEED knob be set to OFF
For takeoff, landing, and go-around
AOM9-10-30 and AOM 2-36
Which MFD page provides a visual representation of the fuel system operation and parameters?
The fuel synoptic page
AOM 9-10-30
What color does the total and individual tank quantities and fuel temperature indications indicate when in the normal operating range?
Green.
AOM 9-10-30
When the total fuel quantity is displayed in red, which aural warning is played twice?
Fuel
AOM 9-10-30
Can fuel be transferred from one wing to another?
No
AOM 9-10-50
How does the cross-feed valve allow corrections in the event of a fuel load imbalance?
It allows both engines and/or the APU to be fed by one tank.
AOM 9-10-50
Which CAS message is displayed on the EICAS when the difference between current and expected fuel quantities is higher than 880lb for 5 minutes?
The amber FUEL LEAK SUSPECTED CAS
AOM 9-10-50
How many fuel pumps does each fuel tank have?
Two DC fuel pumps (Main A and Backup B) and two scavenge pumps
What controls the main (A) pump when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position?
The engine ECU
AOM 9-10-50
What controls the backup (B) pump when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position?
The FCU
List the four times when the backup (B) pump will be automatically comanded on when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position.
- During engine start
- APU start on the run
- fuel low pressure detection
- when the main (A) pump fails
When will the amber FUEL WING IMBALANCE CAS message be displayed on the EICAS
When the fuel imbalance between the tanks is higher than 510 pounds
AOM 9-10-500
Where is the pressure refueling point on the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel located at?
Forward portion of the right wing fuselage
AOM 9-10-50
How long does the system pre-check on the REFUELING/DEFUELING panel take to verify fuel system operation?
Approximately 10 seconds
AOM 9-10-50
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?
The power selection switch
AOM 9-10-50
What should happen if the STOP REFUEL is displayed on the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel during the refueling process?
The process shall be halted manually by the operator by moving the refueling switch to the OFF position/
AOM 9-10-50
Can the tanks be refueled using the gravity refuel port on the top of each wing?
Yes
AOM 9-10-50
What are the two different methods that the airplane can be refueled?
By gravity or pressure
AOM 9-10-50
What are the two different methods that the airplane can be defueled?
By suction and/or pressure
AOM 9-10-50
Can the FWD and VRTL tanks in the Praetor 600 be refueled via gravity?
Yes, via refuel ports on the right hand side of each aux tank
AOM 9-10-50
How is fuel transferred from the FWD or VTRL tanks and where?
Automatically to both wings simultaneously
AOM 9-10-50
Can fuel be transferred from the FWD/VTRL tanks to each other?
No, only to the wings
AOM 9-10-50
If in the AUTO function of the fuel panel for the FWD/VTRL tanks fail, how do we access the remaining fuel?
By selecting either FWD or VTRL on the FUEL TRANSFER panel
When is TRANSFER operations from the FWD or VTRL tanks not allowed?
During XFEED operation, takeoff, go-around or landing operations
What is the total fuel capacity of the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600?
Praetor 500=13,146
Praetor 600=16,262
What is the total usable fuel for the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600?
Praetor 500=13,058
Praetor 600=16,138
What is the maximum fuel tank temperature for takeoff?
52 degrees Celsius
