Fuel

Question 1

Describe the fuel system

Answer 1

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Question 2

Explain how to change fuel tanks in flight

Answer 2

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Question 3

What is the fuel capacity?

Answer 3

25 gallons per tank (50g total)

Question 4

How many gallons of fuel are unusable?

Answer 4

1 gallon

Question 5

What grade fuel is to be used in the PA-28?

Answer 5

100LL Avgas

Question 6

How many fuel pumps are on the aircraft?

Answer 6

2, electric and engine-driven fuel pumps

Question 7

When is the electric fuel pump to be used?

Answer 7

Takeoff
Landing
When switching tanks

Question 8

What are the various positions on the fuel selector control?

Answer 8

Left tank, right tank, and off

Question 9

Explain the procedure for changing fuel tanks in cruise flight

Answer 9

1. Electric fuel pump on
2. Fuel selector switch tanks
3. Check fuel pressure
4. Electric fuel pump off
5. Check fuel pressure