Study Guide: Fuel Flashcards

1
Q

757: To reduce electrical loads, the center tank pumps are normally inhibited in flight or on the ground when:

a) Both crossfeed valves are open
b) The associated N2 is less than 50% RPM
c) The associated N3 is less than 50% RPM
d) The fueling bay door is open

A

The associated N3 is less than 50% RPM

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2
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757/767: According to the graphic, if the APU was not running, would these indications be normal?

A

No, the L FWD fuel pump PRESS light should be illuminated

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3
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757/767: Fuel is normally supplied to the APU from the left main fuel tank. While the APU is running, fuel is pumped by the:

A

Left forward fuel pump

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4
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757/767: Fuel is contained in a center tank and left and right main tanks. Additionally, located in each wing tip are surge tanks. Fuel from each surge tank is drained into:

A

The associated main tank

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5
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757/767: A fuel crossfeed VALVE light illuminates and the EICAS advisory message FWD FUEL X-FEED or AFT FUEL X-FEED displays if:

a) The crossfeed valve is closed
b) The fuel crossfeed valve is not in the commanded position
c) The crossfeed system is operating normally
d) The crossfeed valve is open

A

The fuel crossfeed valve is not in the commanded position

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6
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757/767: When center tank fuel is depleted, this will be indicated by:

a) EICAS caution messages L LOW CTR FUEL and R LOW CTR FUEL
b) EICAS advisory messages CTR L FUEL PUMP and CTR R FUEL PUMP
c) EICAS warning message LOW FUEL
d) There is no indication of center tank fuel depletion

A

EICAS advisory messages CTR L FUEL PUMP and CTR R FUEL PUMP

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7
Q

757/767: According to the graphic, all six fuel pumps are operating, therefore the ___ provide fuel to the engines.

A

Center tank

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8
Q

757: The fuel temperature (TEMP) indication displays the temperature of fuel in the:

a) Right main tank
b) Center tank
c) Left main tank
d) Left and right main tank, averaged

A

Right main tank

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9
Q

767: The fuel jettison system allows jettison from the ____.

A

Center tank

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10
Q

767: Two dual pump units provide a high capacity jettison rate of approximately ____ pounds per minute.

a) 2200
b) 1800
c) 2600
d) 1500

A

2600

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11
Q

763: Positioning the FUEL JETTISON selector to ON automatically ___ in order to reduce electrical demand.

a) Inhibits all window heat and configures equipment cooling to the override mode
b) Inhibits L-3 and R-3 window heat and configures equipment cooling to the standby mode
c) Inhibits all window heat and configures equipment cooling to the standby mode
d) Inhibits L-3 and R-3 window heat and configures equipment cooling to the override mode

A

Inhibits L-3 and R-3 window heat and configures equipment cooling to the override mode

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12
Q

767: The fuel temperature (TEMP) indication displays the temperature of fuel in the:

A

Left main tank

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13
Q

767: When fuel quantity in the left and right main tanks differ by 2000 pounds (plus or minus 500 pounds) the ________ light illuminates and the corresponding EICAS advisory message is displayed.

a) FUEL DISAGREE
b) LOW FUEL
c) FUEL BALANCE
d) FUEL CONFIG

A

FUEL CONFIG

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14
Q

757: When fuel quantity in the left and right main tanks differ by ___ pounds the FUEL CONFIG light illuminates and the corresponding EICAS advisory message is displayed.

a) 1600
b) 1500
c) 1800
d) 1200

A

1800

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15
Q

757/767: According to the graphic, the fuel configuration FUEL CONFIG light is illuminated. Which statement provides a possible cause for it’s illumination?

a) The center tank contains more than 1800 pounds and the center fuel pump switches are OFF
b) The center tank contains more than 1200 pounds and the center fuel pump switches are ON
c) The center tank contains more than 2000 pounds (plus or minus 500) and the center fuel pump switches are OFF
d) The center tank contains more than 1200 pounds and the center fuel pump switches are OFF

A

The center tank contains more than 1200 pounds and the center fuel pump switches are OFF

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16
Q

757/767: Crossfeed valves isolate the left fuel manifold from the right. These valves are normally closed, providing fuel feed from tank to engine. The valve(s) are opened:

a) Any time fuel quantity in the center tank is less than 1800 pounds
b) Any time it becomes necessary to transfer fuel from an opposite fuel tank
c) Any time it becomes necessary to feed an engine from an opposite fuel tank
d) Any time fuel quantity in the center tank is less than 1200 pounds

A

Any time it becomes necessary to feed an engine from an opposite fuel tank

17
Q

757/767: When fuel quantity in the left and right main tanks differ by ____ the FUEL CONFIG light illuminates and the corresponding EICAS advisory message is displayed.

a) Can be found on the FMC PROG page 2/2
b) 1800 lbs (757) and 2000+/-500 lbs (767)
c) 2000+/-500 lbs (757) and 1800 lbs (767)
d) 2200 pounds

A

1800 lbs (757) and
2000+/-500 lbs (767)

18
Q

757/767: Which statement provides a situation that would cause the FUEL CONFIG light to illuminate?

a) The fuel quantity in the left and right main tanks differ by 1000 pounds
b) The total usable fuel in the left or right main tank drops below approximately 2200 pounds
c) The center tank contains more than 1000 pounds and the center fuel pump switches are OFF
d) The total usable fuel in the center tank drops below approximately 2200 pounds

A

The total usable fuel in the left or right main tank drops below approximately 2200 pounds

19
Q

757/767: The nitrogen generation system (NGS) converts bleed air to nitrogen-enriched air (NEA) during all phases of flight. The NEA is delivered to:

a) The center fuel tank to reduce flammability of the tank
b) The left fuel tank to reduce flammability of the tank
c) The right fuel tank to reduce flammability of the tank
d) All fuel tanks to reduce flammability of the tanks

A

The center fuel tank to reduce flammability of the tank

20
Q

757: With the center tank pumps off, remaining center tank fuel is automatically scavenged by a fuel scavenge ejector pump. A valve allows fuel to be discharged into the ____ when that tank is less than 50% full.

a) Associated main fuel tank
b) Left surge tank
c) Right main tank
d) Left main tank

A

Left main tank

21
Q

767: With ____, scavenge of remaining center tank fuel begins when the
main tanks are approximately half full.

a) Center tank pumps off
b) Center tank pumps on
c) A crossfeed valve open
d) N3 above 50%

A

Center tank pumps off

22
Q

767: To reduce electrical loads, the center tank pumps are normally inhibited in flight or on the ground when:

a) Both crossfeed valves are open
b) The associated N3 is less than 50% RPM
c) The associated N2 is less than 50% RPM
d) The fueling bay door is open

A

The associated N2 is less than 50% RPM