Quiz 2 Flashcards
Gravity Feed
It is used for high-wing a/c and does not use pressure to deliver the fuel in the engine.
Pressure Feed
It is used for low-wing a/c and uses pressure to deliver fuel in the engine.
Fuel Selector Valve
This is where the pilot can select which tank to be open. It contains Both, Left, Right and Off Switch. Both is for during flight.
Fuel Shut Off Lever
It is used to cut off the fuel by pulling the lever.
Primer
It is used only during starting or for cold start.
Filter By-Pass
It is used during the fuel clogged in the filter and serves as a pathway of fuel during clogging in the filter.
Fuel Shut Off Valve
It is used during emergencies or engine fire that cuts off the fuel.
Low Pressure Cock
Isolate the fuel entering the system.
Engine Fire Handle
It is for a large a/c that the pilot pulls and rotates to release the halon in a fire bottle during engine fire.
Booster Pump
It provides a positive flow of fuel and gives pressure to fuel to flow freely.
Fuel Heater
It is used to heat the fuel using bleed air.
Fuel Quantity Indicator (FQI)
It indicates the quantity of fuel in the cockpit.
Fuel Temperature
It is used to indicate the temperature of fuel in the cockpit.
Crossfeed Valve
It allows fuel to flow freely from one tank to the other tank.
Fuel Flow Transmitter
It measures the rate of flow of the fuel.
