Aircraft Fuel System Components

What is the total fuel capacity provided by the fuel cells in the wings?

What component is used to draw fuel from the fuel cell to the selector valve?

Which part of the fuel system allows fuel transfer from one wing to the opposite engine during emergencies?

Where are the indicators for fuel pressure and flow located?

What is the function of the electric fuel quantity sending units?

Fuel System Components

Fuel cells, fuel selector valves, fuel filters, and electric fuel pumps are included in the fuel system
Each wing nacelle contains a fuel cell with a capacity of 55 U.S. gallons, totaling 110 U.S. gallons

System Design

The fuel system is independent, allowing each engine to operate from its own fuel supply
A crossfeed connection allows fuel transfer from one wing to the opposite engine in case of an emergency
Bladder type fuel cells are positioned in the wing nacelles behind the firewall

Fuel Flow and Monitoring

Fuel pressure and flow indicators are located on the instrument panel for each system
Fuel quantity gauges, located on the instrument panel, display the fuel remaining, transmitted from sending units in the wing fuel cells
Fuel is drawn from the fuel cell through a finger screen to a selector valve near the airplane centerline
From the selector valve, fuel flows through a filter, then to an electric pump and finally to the engine-driven pump, which pushes fuel to the carburetor or fuel servo

This quiz focuses on the critical components and design of aircraft fuel systems, including fuel cells, filters, and pumps. It explores the functionalities of these systems, such as fuel flow and monitoring. Test your knowledge on how fuel is stored, transferred, and controlled in aircraft.