11.10 Fuel Systems Flashcards
1
Q
ATA chapter for fuel
A
28
2
Q
5 subsystems of fuel system
A
- Fuel ventilation
- storage system
- fuel supply system
- fuelling and defuelling
- fuel quantity indication system
- fuel dump system
3
Q
3 types of tank construction
A
- integral tank
- bladder tank
- rigid removable tank
4
Q
When is inflow and outflow air possible
A
- When using the fuel
* when fueling and defuelling
5
Q
How is tank drained
A
Using tank drain valve
6
Q
Parts included in fuel supply system
A
- booster pumps
- check valves
- fire shut off valve
- crossfed system
7
Q
Function of booster pump
A
- Feed fuel from tank to engine pump
* there is at least 2 booster pumps in each tank
8
Q
How much airspace should be at the top of a tank
A
2%
9
Q
How is defuelling done
A
By fueling truck and drained via drain valve
10
Q
What does the capacitance of a capacitor depend on:
A
- the area of the plates
- the distance between the plates
- the dielectric constant of the material between the plates
