what does the fuel system consist of?
2 independent systems which can be connected by crossfeed
what does each independent fuel system feed during normal operation?
the corresponding engine
what 4 components make up each fuel tank system?
how many fuel tanks in each fuel tank system?
3 (outboard, inboard and feeder)
what is the total usable fuel?
2386 litres
what 5 components do the outboard and inboard tanks contain?
what 5 components do the feeder tanks contain?
where is the defueling quick disconnect?
in the engine nacelles
what do the flapper valves allow?
fuel gravity flow int the feeder tank in case of boost pump failure or during refueling
what happens to accumulated air in the fuel tanks?
it is collected in the vent tank and vented overboard
where are the fuel drain valves located?
on the lower side of each wing
what is provided in the feeder tank for engine fuel supply and jet pump operation?
2 electrically driven boost pumps
how is fuel transferred into the feeder tank from the inboard and outboard tank?
2 boost pump operated jet pumps located in each tank
if the boost pumps become inoperative during flight, will all the fuel be able to be transferred into the feeder tank by gravity?
no
what energises the fuel boost pumps?
2 pump switches per engine on the LH overhead switch panel
what powers the fuel boost pumps?
28v DC
what protects the fuel pumps?
what does the FIRECOCK switch on the LH overhead panel provide for?
firewall fuel shutoff in the low pressure fuel system
what is the FIRE COCK switch directly connected to?
the battery
what powers the firecosk switch?
28V DC
what protects the FIRE COCK switch?
what does the fuel flow indicator show?
displays fuel flow to the engines in lb/hr
how is fuel flow meaured?
mechanically by a turbine and electrically transmitted to the instrument
what is the scale on the fuel flow indicator?
0-500lb per hour