11.10 Flashcards
(38 cards)
What tanks have baffles
All by the small ones
What is the purpose of a baffle
Resist fuel from surging due to change in altitude
What does a jettison valve do
Allow to dump fuel during flight
What’s a trim tank
Stores fuel and trims aircraft
What do vent/ surge tanks do
Allow fuel tanks to be vented properly
Where are flexible hoses used
Areas where vibration occurs
What are rigid lines made of
Stainless steel or aluminium alloy
Why don’t you over tighten a leaky fitting
Cause further damage to fitting
Why are lines electrically bonded and grounded
Fuel flow generates static electricity
2 types of fuel
Avgas & jet fuel
Most popular jet fuel
Jet a1
Flashpoint range of jet A & jet A1
43-65 degrees c
Jet A freeze point
-40 degrees c
Jet a1 freeze point
-47
Jet b freezing point
-50 degrees C
3 types of fuel tanks
Rigid
Bladder
Integral
3 types of fuel tanks
Rigid
Bladder
Integral
What’s a sump area
Low area where contaminates and water settle
Advantage of rigid removable fuel tanks
You can easily remove and replace if leaks or malfunctions are found
What is bladder fuel tank made of
Reinforced flexible material
Advantage of bladder tank or rigid
Doesn’t require a large opening within aircraft skin for instillation
Support board material
Fiberglass
What’s the most common location for integral tank
Wings , they are known as wet wings
What’s an integral tank
Fuel tank part of the structure