Cold Fuel

Question 1

In-flight, Where is the fuel temperature as indicated on the EICAS taken from?
(QRH, Ch 12)

Answer 1

• Main tank 1

Question 2

What is the minimum fuel temperature and what should be done if the fuel temperature decreases below the minimum? (QRH, Ch 12)

Answer 2

• 3 degrees C above the fuel freeze point
• Increase speed, or change altitude, or deviate to a warm air mass or all three to achieve a TAT above the fuel temperature limit

Question 3

What resource would you use to identify the Fuel Freeze point for the type of fuel being used?
(QRH, Ch 12)

Answer 3

• QRH, Ch 12.

Question 4

If the fuel temperature system fails, what will you use as a source for fuel temperature?
(QRH, Ch 12)

Answer 4

• The total air temperature indication.