Airframe · Lesson 22 of 40
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Fuel system design rules, AVGAS and turbine fuel characteristics, gravity, pump and transport fuel systems, tanks, valves, pumps and filters, quantity and flow indication, fueling and defueling, and how to find, classify and repair leaks and contamination.
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- Describe the main fuel system types and the components in each, including filters and selector valves
- Compare AVGAS and turbine fuels by volatility, grade, color and contamination risks
- Explain how float, resistance and capacitance quantity systems and fuel flow meters work
- Apply safe procedures for fueling, defueling, transfer and fuel jettison, including fuel weight calculations
- Classify fuel leaks and choose the handbook's inspection, repair and contamination checks