ABX DC-9 - User Manual

SERVICING - SERVICING
1. General
A. The left and right main fuel tanks can be gravity fueled through the over-. wing fill
adapters located approximately 10 feet inboard of each wing tip. Procedures for gravity
fueling the left and right main tanks are identical.
B. The center and forward auxiliary tank fueling is accomplished by using the right main
tank boost pumps to pump fuel through the defueling line and fuel fill valve, and into the
applicable tank fill line, (see
Figure
303
).
C. Fuel tank capacities and acceptable fuel specifications are shown on the fuel system
replenishment chart, General Servicing.
2. Tools and Equipment Required
NOTE: Equivalent substitutes can be used instead of following listed items.
Item Name Number Manufacturer Use
A Sump drain tool 799 Service Supply
Systems, Los Altos,
Calif.
To drain sump
B Sump drain tool 4298-1 Roylyn, Inc. Glendale,
Calif.
To drain sump
C Drain bottle
assembly
700200-1 Accessory Products Co.
Whittier, Calif.
To drain sump
3. Gravity Fueling
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE RADIO, RADAR, OR ANY OTHER
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ON AIRPLANE
EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED.
RADAR AND HIGH-FREQUENCY EQUIPMENT OPERATING IN
VICINITY OF AIRPLANE DURING FUELING OPERATIONS IS
HAZARDOUS.
MAKE CERTAIN FUEL SUPPLY UNIT IS GROUNDED AND
THAT CABLES TO AIRPLANE GROUNDING CONNECTORS
ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED.
CAUTION:
MAKE CERTAIN FUELING SOURCE CONTAINS PROPER FUEL
GRADE AS SPECIFIED BY ENGINE MANUFACTURER. SEE FUEL
SYSTEM REPLENISHMENT CHART, GENERAL SERVICING, FOR
ACCEPTABLE FUEL SPECIFICATIONS.
ABX Air Inc.
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Summary

Aircraft Fueling Procedures

General Fueling Information and Overview

Overview of main and auxiliary tank fueling locations, methods, and capacities.

Fueling Servicing Tools and Equipment

Lists specific tools required for fuel tank sump draining and their manufacturers.

Gravity Fueling Safety and Precautions

Critical safety instructions for fueling, including electrical equipment and grounding requirements.

Main Fuel Tank Fueling

Main Fuel Tank Fueling Process

Detailed steps for connecting equipment and commencing fueling of the aircraft's main fuel tanks.

Main Tank Fueling Completion and Sump Draining

Final steps for main tank fueling, including leak checks and draining fuel tank sumps.

Auxiliary Fuel Tank Fueling

Auxiliary Fuel Tank Fueling Procedure

Procedure for fueling main, center, and forward auxiliary tanks using the fueling control panel.

Auxiliary Tank Fuel Transfer and Monitoring

Steps for transferring fuel to auxiliary tanks, monitoring levels, and operating fuel boost pumps.

Auxiliary Fueling Completion and Disconnect

Completing auxiliary tank fueling, securing valves, and disconnecting fueling equipment.

ABX DC-9 Specifications

General

Brand	ABX
Model	DC-9
Category	Control Systems
Language	English