Perform Fuel Planning Flashcards
(14 cards)
What fuel is included in MINTO?
Burnoff
GA / Alt
Reserve
Holding
What is the minimum fuel required for a go-around CRJ 200 / 700 / 900?
CRJ 200 = 500 (per wing)
CRJ 700 = 700 (per wing)
CRJ 900 = 750 (per wing)
Note: maximum of 10° pitch up
When do you declare Minimum Fuel to ATC?
*The estimated fuel remaining on touchdown at the airport of intended landing is less specified in “Minimum” column of the Minimum / Emergency Fuel table: and
*further deviation from the planned route of flight could result in declaration of emergency fuel.
CRJ200 = 1,550 pounds
CRJ700 = 2,200 pounds
CRJ900 = 2,300 pounds
What is the emergency fuel value for the CRJ 200 / 700 / 900?
CRJ200 = 1,050 pounds
CRJ700 = 1,500 pounds
CRJ900 = 1,550 pounds
What is the total fuel capacity for the CRJ 200 / 700 / 900?
CRJ200 = 14,518 pounds
CRJ700 = 19,594 pounds
CRJ900 = 19,594 pounds
What powers the scavenge ejectors and where do they transfer fuel from and to?
The scavenge ejectors are operated by the motive flow created by the high-pressure output of the engine-driven fuel pumps. The two ejectors are located at the lowest point of the inboard section of each wing tank. The ejectors transfer fuel from the wing tanks to the collector tanks.
What powers the main ejectors and where do they transfer fuel from and to?
Two main ejectors are installed on top of the collector tanks and are operated by the motive flow created by the high-pressure output of the engine-driven fuel pumps. Each ejector pump takes fuel from its associated tank and delivers the fuel to the engine.
How is fuel moved from the center tank to the wing tanks?
The transfer ejectors are operated by motive flow. The two transfer ejectors are located in the aft section of the center tank and transfer fuel from the center tank to the wing tanks. There are no assigned EICAS messages or indications displayed when fuel is being transferred from the center to the wing tanks.
What creates Motive Flow?
Motive flow is created when high-pressure fuel is passed through the ventury-shaped nozzle of the ejector. They use Bernoulli’s principal to move a fluid without any moving parts. As fluid is ejected from the nozzle, fluid velocity is increased, and a low pressure is created. This suction caused by the low pressure moves the fuel out of the tank.
If two alternates are listed on the release, will MINTO fuel allow a flight to both alternates?
No, just the most distant alternate.
Can I depart the gate with 6,300 pounds on board without talking to dispatch if the release fuel is 6,500 pounds and contingency fuel is 500 pounds?
Yes
A fuel decrease of 200 pounds or 50% of the contingency fuel, whichever is the most restrictive, may be made by the PIC without consulting the dispatcher.
When will a FUEL IMBALANCE caution message appear?
When the imbalance between the main tanks exceeds 800 pounds. There is no EICAS indication for the 300-pound maximum takeoff imbalance in the CRJ 700/900.
When will automatic powered crossflow operate to correct a fuel imbalance?
Upon detecting a fuel imbalance of 200 pounds between the main tanks.
Utilize the CQ LOE release for the variant being used.
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Have one student determine BINGO fuel to divert to the destination alternate when holding over an arrival fix.
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Have the other student determine BINGO fuel to divert to an unplanned alternate while holding over the same fix used in the previous question.
