T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-07
Aircraft Fuel System
a.
Location: aft panel of left console, fwd cocpit
only
b.
Function: opens and closes fuel shutoff valve,
controlling fuel supply to engine (normal-open;
during certain emergencies-closed)
(1) Down: permits fuel flow supply to the
engine and GTS
(2) Pull up: isolated aircraft fuel system from
the engine and GTs
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 1 — 1.4.7.2.1
How is fuel prevented from boiling at high altitudes?
ANSWER: The fuel tanks are pressurized to 6.0 psi above
ambient.
Question 2 — 1.4.7.3
What indicates the loss of boost pump pressure?
ANSWER: The F PRES caution light illuminates on the
Caution Advisory Panel
Question 3 — 1.4.7.3
What indicates that approximately 350 lb of fuel remain?
ANSWER: The FUEL caution light illuminates on the Caution
Advisory Panel
Original (9-98)
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