Chapter 4: Fuel System

CHAPTER FOUR

FUEL SYSTEM

400.

INTRODUCTION

As student aviators, it is necessary for you to become familiar with the T-34C fuel system. You

must also become familiar with the location and purpose of various fuel system components as

well as system operation and limitations.

401.

LESSON TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Terminal Objective

4.0

Upon completion of this chapter, the student will demonstrate knowledge of the T-34C

PT6A-25 fuel system characteristics.

Enabling Objectives

4.1

Identify approved fuels for the T-34C aircraft.

4.2

State the total and usable fuel system capacities.

4.3

Describe the characteristics of the fuel tanks.

4.4

Describe the location, purpose and indications of operation of the fuel quantity indicators.

4.5

Describe the location and method of operation of the fuel quantity sensors.

4.6

Describe the location, purpose and method of operation of the low fuel warning system.

4.7

Describe the location, purpose and method of operation of the standby electric fuel boost

pump.

4.8

Describe the location, purpose and method of operation of the fuel shutoff valve.

4.9

Describe the location and operation of the engine-driven fuel boost pump.

4.10

Describe the location and method of operation of the firewall fuel filter.

4.11

Describe the location and method of operation of the boost pressure-sensing switch.

4.12

Describe the location, purpose and method of operation of the fuel flow transmitters.

4.13 Describe the location, power requirements and indications of operation of the fuel flow

indicators.

FUEL SYSTEM

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