Purpose Of Fuel Distribution Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of fuel distribution
A
The purpose of an aircraft fuel distribution system is primarily to provide a reliable supply of clean fuel to the engines to meet their specific requirements.
2
Q
Inhibitors are added to fuel to reduce what
A
Corrosion
Oxidation
Growth of microbes or bacteria
3
Q
What is volatility
A
The most important characteristic of jet fuel, the measure of a liquids tendency to vaporise under certain conditions
Highly volatility = highly explosive
4
Q
How is water ingresses in fuel
A
It condenses out of the air in fuel tanks and storage tanks
5
Q
How can water be detected in fuel systems
A
By taking regular fuel samples and visually checking for contaminants
6
Q
What are the two types of water that exist in water
A
Dissolved and free
