Home
Flashcards
Preview
fuel system review
Home
Get App
Take Quiz
Create
-Boost pumps in the fuel system operate during take off?
Provide positive flow to the engine
-for a gravity feed fuel system what is the flow
requirements?
150% of take off fuel consumption
-for a pressure feed fuel system what is the flow
requirements?
125% of take off fuel consumption
-whats the purpose of the bypass valve?
Prevent the pump from blocking the fuel flow if the pump is
not working
-Most aircraft recprioctaing engines are equpied with which
type of engine driven fuel pump?
Rotary vane
-Where would the main fuel strainer be located?
Lowest point of the fuel system
-What would be the best remedy for an obstructed carburetor
fuel strainer?
Remove and clean the carburetor fuel strainer
-what may be the result of excessive priming?
After fire or back fire
-how much fuel must be supplied to the engine by a pump fed
fuel system and what is the reference?
125% FAR 23-955
-What must first be accomplished in order to operate an
electric fuel pump when starting a reciprocating aircraft engine?
Turn the master switch on
-when are the engine driven pumps working?
Whenever the engine is running
-a gravity feed fuel system will not function with out which
of the following?
Tank vent system
-on an aircraft with a gravity fuel system and more than one
tank with a common connection would require which of the following?
The tanks have to be vented to each other
-What could the use of a fuel boost pump at high altitude
prevent?
Boiling of the fuel at the pump at the engine driven pump
causing cavitation and vapor lock
-what should be accomplished after maintenance involving
removal of components downstream of the fuel pump?
Turn the boost pump
on and check for leaks
-whats the primary advantage of an integral fuel tank?
Reduced weight, more fuel
-whats the purpose of baffle plates in a fuel tank?
Resist fuel surging
-which type of pump is commonly used as a fuel pump on
reciprocating engines?
Vane
-what is a characteristic of a centrifugal type boost pump?
Separates the vapor from the fuel
-when is a pressure relief valve required?
Any time you have a positive displacement pump
-a rotary vane pump is best described as a?
Positive displacement pump
-what would be the remedy for an obstructed main fuel
strainer?
Remove and clean it or replace the main fuel strainer and
bowl
-the fuel system for aircraft certified in the standard
classification must include which if the following?
A positive means of shutting off fuel flow to all engines
-avgas contains hydrocarbons and microorganisms that can
lead to?
Slime build up in the tank
-what is used to move fuel from one tank to another tank?
Transfer system
-pressure fed fuel system can operate the engine with?
An auxiliary fuel
pump
-in the event of engine driven fuel pump failure during
flight?
The boost pump will provide fuel to the engine through the
bypass valve
-what is used to move fuel from any tank to any engine?
Crossfeed system
-what should be accomplished if a fuel line is leaking at a
fitting?
Re-torque the fitting and do a leak check
-whats the purposed of the lead or lay lines on fuel hoses?
Ensure the line isn’t twisted
-Relief valves, if you turn the adjustment screw out what is
going to happen to fuel pressure?
Decrease
-Relief valves, if you turn the adjustment screw in what is
going to happen to fuel pressure?
Increase
If you are routing fuel lines and electrical wire bundles
together how should they be positioned?
Wire bundle at least 6 inches above the fuel lines
-centrifugal fuel pumps are good because?
They separate fuel from the vapors
-what type of pumps are considered variable displacement?
Diaphragm and centrifugal
-what type of manual pump has been used as an emergency pump
to the engine driven fuel pump?
The wobble pump
-what is the function of baffles and poppet valves in fuel
tanks?
Reduce fuel surging and reduce vapors
Author
Anonymous
ID
294647
Card Set
fuel system review
Description
fuel system review for p2
Updated
2015-02-02T23:02:54Z
Show Answers
Home
Flashcards
Preview