AMS 263 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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In some aircraft with several fuel tanks, the possible danger of allowing the fuel
supply in one tank to become exhausted before the selector valve is switched to
another tank can be prevented by the installation of - (answer)a fuel pressure
warning system
A fuel pressure warning switch contacts close and warning light is turned on when
- (answer)the fuel pressure drops below specified limits
What is the purpose of a float-operated transmitter installed in a fuel tank -
(answer)It sends an electric signal to the fuel quantity indicator
If an older rubber bladder-type fuel tank is to be left empty for an extended
period of time, the inside of the tank should be coated with a film of: -
(answer)engine oil
What is normally marked at or near each appropriate fuel filler cover for
reciprocating engine-powered airplanes - (answer)avgas and minimum fuel grade
What unit is generally used to actuate the fuel pressure warning system -
(answer)Pressure-sensitive mechanism
, Why is it necessary to vent all aircraft fuel tanks - (answer)To limit pressure
differential between the tank and atmosphere
An electrical-type fuel quantity indicting system consists of an indicator in the
cockpit and a - (answer)float operated transmitter in the tank
what is the recommended practice for cleaning a fuel tank before welding -
(answer)Steam clean the tank interior
What is the primary purpose of the crossfeed system - (answer)to allow the
feeding of any engine from any tank
Why is the main fuel strainer located at the lowest point in the fuel system -
(answer)It traps any small amount of water that may be present in the fuel
system
Which gas is used for purging an aircraft fuel tank - (answer)carbon dioxide
Which of the following is a definition of a heavy seep - (answer)area of 3.5-4
inches
Fuel system components must be bonded and grounded in order to -
(answer)drain off static charges
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+
In some aircraft with several fuel tanks, the possible danger of allowing the fuel
supply in one tank to become exhausted before the selector valve is switched to
another tank can be prevented by the installation of - (answer)a fuel pressure
warning system
A fuel pressure warning switch contacts close and warning light is turned on when
- (answer)the fuel pressure drops below specified limits
What is the purpose of a float-operated transmitter installed in a fuel tank -
(answer)It sends an electric signal to the fuel quantity indicator
If an older rubber bladder-type fuel tank is to be left empty for an extended
period of time, the inside of the tank should be coated with a film of: -
(answer)engine oil
What is normally marked at or near each appropriate fuel filler cover for
reciprocating engine-powered airplanes - (answer)avgas and minimum fuel grade
What unit is generally used to actuate the fuel pressure warning system -
(answer)Pressure-sensitive mechanism
, Why is it necessary to vent all aircraft fuel tanks - (answer)To limit pressure
differential between the tank and atmosphere
An electrical-type fuel quantity indicting system consists of an indicator in the
cockpit and a - (answer)float operated transmitter in the tank
what is the recommended practice for cleaning a fuel tank before welding -
(answer)Steam clean the tank interior
What is the primary purpose of the crossfeed system - (answer)to allow the
feeding of any engine from any tank
Why is the main fuel strainer located at the lowest point in the fuel system -
(answer)It traps any small amount of water that may be present in the fuel
system
Which gas is used for purging an aircraft fuel tank - (answer)carbon dioxide
Which of the following is a definition of a heavy seep - (answer)area of 3.5-4
inches
Fuel system components must be bonded and grounded in order to -
(answer)drain off static charges
