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What is the preferred method for defueling an aircraft?
What is the preferred method for defueling an aircraft?
What is a major disadvantage of suction defueling?
What is a major disadvantage of suction defueling?
Which component is used for defueling an aircraft?
Which component is used for defueling an aircraft?
How does suction defueling compare to pressure defueling in terms of time efficiency?
How does suction defueling compare to pressure defueling in terms of time efficiency?
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What drives the defuel transfer valve during defueling?
What drives the defuel transfer valve during defueling?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Defueling Methods
- There are two primary methods for defueling an aircraft: pressure defueling and suction defueling.
- The defuel transfer valve is a crucial component in the defueling process. It's a motor-driven valve that connects the fuel feed manifold and the refueling manifold.
- Pressure defueling is the preferred method due to its efficiency and effectiveness.
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Suction defueling utilizes suction from a fuel tank truck to remove fuel from the aircraft. This method has several drawbacks:
- It can be challenging to defuel a single tank without impacting other tanks.
- It's a slower process compared to pressure defueling.
- Not all fuel tanks are compatible with suction defueling.
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Explore the two primary methods of aircraft defueling: pressure and suction. Understand the importance of the defuel transfer valve and learn why pressure defueling is the preferred method for efficiency. This quiz will test your knowledge on the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
