MEP.1.1.2.4 Fuel System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the issues the fuel system of a twin may have?
A
Incorrectly selecting fuel from empty tanks
Crossfeed to a failed engine
Suffer an engine failure due to fuel starvation (even though tanks are full)
Consume all fuel from one side and non from the other
2
Q
What are the limitations on the use of crossfeed?
A
Not to be used for take-off
Fuel off to the dead engine while crossfeeding the live engine,
- Sequence for fuel transfer
- Use of a boost pump
- Sequence for fuel feed
- Auxiliary tanks
- Ferry tanks
- Refuelling
- Fuel types and grades as well as vents and drains.
