Test on Aircraft Fuel Systems and Safety
Aircraft Fuel Systems & Safety: Student's Essential Guide
Test: Aircraft Fuel Systems and Fueling Safety
20 questions
Question 1: Is only wearing proper safety equipment sufficient for a person about to enter a purged fuel tank?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: After a fuel tank is purged and a person is about to enter, the person must wear proper safety equipment AND there must be a person standing by on the outside of the cell. Therefore, only wearing proper safety equipment is not sufficient.
Question 2: A single point fueling system is a pressure fueling system where fuel is pumped into the aircraft through an underwing fueling port.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: A single point fueling system is defined as a pressure fueling system in which the fuel is pumped into the aircraft through an underwing fueling port.
Question 3: The filler opening of fuel tanks on reciprocating-engine-powered aircraft must be marked with the word “AVGAS” and the minimum grade of fuel.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: On a reciprocating engine powered aircraft, the word “AVGAS” and the minimum grade of fuel must appear near the filler opening of the fuel tanks.
Question 4: Fuel heaters on turbojet aircraft are primarily installed to increase engine performance by ensuring optimal fuel viscosity.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Fuel heaters are used to keep the fuel temperature above freezing, preventing water from precipitating out of the fuel and freezing on the filters, which could shut off fuel to the engines.
Question 5: All electrical power on the aircraft must be turned off before defueling operations begin.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Before an aircraft is defueled, all electrical power except that needed for the defueling operation is turned off.