Quiz 1 Flashcards
It prevents the fuel to flow directly into engine.
Drip Fence
It maintains the balance of fuel inside the tank during maneuvering.
Equalizing Holes
ATA Chapter of Fuel
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What device is used during manual checking of fuel quantity?
Drip Stick
This method of replenishing fuel is required pressure and normally perform on leading edge of the wing.
Pressure Feed
It covers the fuel tank or known as manhole size opening.
Panel/s
It stores and delivers fuel to the engines and the APU.
Fuel System
It is normally empty and an extension of main tanks.
Surge Tank
This method of replenishing fuel is not required pressure and normally perform on each tank.
Gravity Feed
This type of tank is normally made from metal or plastic material, they are fitted internally where space permits.
Rigid Type
It gives additional strength and which are necessary, in large tanks, to reduce the effects of fuel surge caused when the aircraft maneuvers.
Baffles
This type of tank can be shaped and fitted into odd shaped spaces.
Flexible Type
It is used for aircraft integral tanks or known as Primary Fuselage Structure.
Wing
It may be opened with standard tools and the outer seal of the valve is replaceable without emptying the tanks.
Water Drain Valve
It sends a signal to the respective valve to close when the fuel tank is already full.
Float Switch
