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What is the primary purpose of the measuring sticks in fuel tanks?
What is the primary purpose of the measuring sticks in fuel tanks?
How many measuring sticks are typically necessary for irregularly shaped tanks?
How many measuring sticks are typically necessary for irregularly shaped tanks?
Why are measuring sticks designed for specific positions in a tank?
Why are measuring sticks designed for specific positions in a tank?
What is typically found in the center tank of a regular shaped fuel tank?
What is typically found in the center tank of a regular shaped fuel tank?
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What determines the number of measuring sticks required in a tank?
What determines the number of measuring sticks required in a tank?
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Study Notes
Mechanical Fuel Indication System
- Uses measuring sticks installed in fuel tanks.
- Provides backup for the electrical fuel indication system.
- Measures fuel level in a tank.
- Requires two or more measuring sticks in irregular shaped tanks (e.g., wing tanks) to determine fuel quantity.
- Uses one measuring stick in regular shaped tanks (e.g., center tank).
- Measuring sticks are specifically designed for their position in a tank.
- Measuring sticks are not interchangeable between different tank locations.
- Number of measuring sticks in a tank depends on the shape of the tank.
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Description
This quiz covers the mechanical fuel indication system, focusing on how it uses measuring sticks to gauge fuel levels in various tank shapes. Understand the requirements for using measuring sticks in both irregular and regular shaped tanks, as well as their specific designs for each position. Test your knowledge on this essential backup system for electrical fuel indication.
