ATPL: fuel question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

ATPL: fuel What should the tank/bowser be bonded to - correct answers Earth and to each other before refueling Why is fuel density measured - correct answers To enable accurate weight too be calculated for the volume loaded What is the function of the fuel booster (auxiliary pump) - correct answers To ensure positive fuel pressure at the inlet side of the engine driven pump fuel pump What happens if a fuel tanks booster pump fails - correct answers The engine driven pump take up the load and can adequately supply fuel to the engine at all power settings What is the purpose of a cross feed system - correct answers To allow fuel from the ranks on one side to be used in the engines on the opposite side and help to maintain aircraft balance What is the purpose of venting the tanks to the atmosphere - correct answers To maintain atmospheric pressure in the air above the fuel and the prevent structural damage during refueling What is the function of the fuel flow meter system - correct answers Measures rate and consequently the amount of fuel burnt by each engine What is the function of the jettison system - correct answers To bring the all up weight of the aircraft down to max landing weight following an emergency in flight Where is fuel burnt first - correct answers From the centre tank as this reduces the wing bending moments What happens to the C of G when fuel is burnt - correct answers C of G moves forward