Aircraft Fuel System Operation Quiz

48,200 pounds (approximately 7,194 U.S. gallons)

By gravity, supplemented by ejector pumps which pump fuel from tank areas outside of the hopper

The crossflow line

<p>To inhibit fuel 'sloshing' during aircraft maneuvers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During all phases of flight (except takeoff), the ejector pump flow exceeds engine demand, and excess fuel overflows the hopper back to the main portion of the wing tank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warming the fuel in the hopper and cooling the hydraulic fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>43,650 lbs (19,799 kg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fuel quantity system, the Ground Service Control Panel (GSCP), and the remote fueling shutoff pushbutton</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The high level sensor in each fuel tank plenum triggers the red warning light if an unlikely series of malfunctions occurs and none of the shutoff features of the pressure fueling system stop the flow of fuel into the airplane tanks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide ventilation for the fuel tank and prevent overpressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By opening the crossflow valve, turning on the boost pumps in the opposite side tanks, and then turning off the boost pumps in the onside tank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By first ensuring that at least one fuel boost pump is ON for each engine, then cycling the Crossflow CLOSED and back OPEN again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable balancing fuel between tanks in the event of dual boost pump failure within a tank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-bleeding fuel system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boost pumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To inhibit fuel 'sloshing' during aircraft maneuvers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By using the crossflow and intertank valves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An overfilled condition in the fuel tank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acting as an expansion chamber for wing fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fuel Imbalance (advisory)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shutoff control features of the pressure fueling system are operationally checked by actuating the refueling valves using the panel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A high level sensor in each fuel tank plenum will signal the illumination of the red warning light on the inboard face of the fueling panel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows air into the aircraft fuel tanks as fuel is being consumed and keeps fuel from venting overboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide a passage for air to exit the tank as fuel fills the tank, and incrementally open to admit air to the tank as fuel is withdrawn from the tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The imbalance in fuel quantity between tanks can be corrected by using the crossflow valve to feed the remaining engine alternately from the onside fuel tank, then from the tank on the side of the inoperative engine to maintain fuel balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The crossflow valve is powered by the Left Essential DC bus, and its position is monitored by MAU #1 and MAU #2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The intertank line and valve are installed to enable balancing fuel between tanks in the event of dual boost pump failure within a tank.</p> Signup and view all the answers