5A-i
CHAPTER 5A
FUEL SYSTEM
CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5A-1
GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 5A-1
FUEL TANKS AND TANK VENTING SYSTEM.............................................................. 5A-5
Tip Tanks....................................................................................................................... 5A-5
Wing Tanks.................................................................................................................... 5A-5
Fuselage Tank................................................................................................................ 5A-5
Ram-Air Vent System ................................................................................................... 5A-5
FUEL INDICATING SYSTEMS ......................................................................................... 5A-6
Fuel Quantity Indicating System/Low Fuel Warning.................................................... 5A-6
Fuel Flow Indicating System......................................................................................... 5A-8
FUEL DISTRIBUTION ....................................................................................................... 5A-9
General .......................................................................................................................... 5A-9
Boost Pumps.................................................................................................................. 5A-9
Motive-Flow Fuel and Jet Pumps.................................................................................. 5A-9
Filters and Pressure Switches...................................................................................... 5A-10
Main Fuel Shutoff Valves ........................................................................................... 5A-10
Low Fuel Pressure Warning Lights............................................................................. 5A-10
Pressure-Relief Valves ................................................................................................ 5A-11
Fuel Drain Valves........................................................................................................ 5A-11
FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 5A-12
Crossflow Valve .......................................................................................................... 5A-12
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
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