T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-07
Aircraft Fuel System
(2) Wing ribs with holes provide transfer and
baffling
(3) Fuel drain valves on underside of wing
(4) Water drain valves on underside of wing
negative-G compartment
(5) Capacity: approximately 223 gallons
(1540 lb), including collector tank with
negative-g compartment
3.
Collector tank
Overlay 3
a.
Location: center compartment of the wing tank
Collector Tank
b.
Physical description
(1) Separated from wing tank by diaphragms
(2) Spring loaded check valve on each side
permit fuel flow from the wing tank
(3) Capacity: 60 gallons (approximately
400 lb), including negative-g compartment
c.
Functional description: sump into which fuel
feeds from wing tank
Overlay 4
4.
Negative-g compartment
Negative-G
Compartment
a.
Location: forward part of the collector tank
b.
Physical description
(1) Bounded by front spar
(2) Three integral flap-type valves permit fuel
flow from collector tank
c.
Functional description: contains enough fuel for
30 seconds of inverted flight
Original (9-98)
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