Flashcards on Aircraft Fuel Systems and Safety
Aircraft Fuel Systems & Safety: Student's Essential Guide
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Aircraft Fueling and Fuel System Safety
9 cards
Card 1
Question: What must a person do after a fuel tank is purged and before entering the tank?
Answer: Wear proper safety equipment and have a person standing by outside the tank.
Card 2
Question: What is a single point fueling system?
Answer: A pressure fueling system where fuel is pumped into the aircraft through an underwing fueling port, flows into a manifold, then into the selected tank
Card 3
Question: What gas is used to purge a fuel tank of all fuel vapors?
Answer: Carbon dioxide or nitrogen.
Card 4
Question: Why do turbojet aircraft normally have fuel temperature indicators?
Answer: To detect low fuel temperatures because water can precipitate and freeze on filters; temperature is monitored so fuel can be routed through a heater a
Card 5
Question: How is a fuel leak indicated on a reciprocating-engine powered aircraft?
Answer: The dye in the gasoline stains the area around the leak.
Card 6
Question: What is the purpose of a drip gage in the fuel tank of a large aircraft?
Answer: It allows a mechanic to check the fuel level in a tank from the bottom of the tank.
Card 7
Question: What safety precautions should be taken before defueling an aircraft?
Answer: Position the fuel truck properly, electrically ground the truck and aircraft, turn off all electrical power except what's needed for defueling, and re
Card 8
Question: What markings must appear near the filler opening on reciprocating-engine powered aircraft?
Answer: The word “AVGAS” and the minimum grade of fuel.
Card 9
Question: What markings must appear near the filler opening on turbine-engine powered aircraft?
Answer: The words “JET FUEL”, the permissible fuel designations, the maximum permissible fueling supply pressure, and the maximum permissible defueling pressu