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SkillCalculate the volume of a shape, such as a baggage compartment or fuel tank.
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- Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel Tanks › Rigid Removable Fuel Tanks
Rigid Removable Fuel Tanks Many aircraft, especially older ones, utilize an obvious choice for fuel tank construction. A rigid tank is made from various materials, and it is strapped into the airframe structure. The tanks are often riveted or welded ... together and can include baffles, as well as the other fuel tank features described above. They typically are made from 3003 or 5052 aluminum alloy or stainless steel and are riveted and seam welded to prevent leaks. Many early tanks…
- 14 CFR § 91.1507 Fuel tank system inspection program.
Fuel tank system inspection program. for auxiliary fuel tanks, if any, installed under supplemental type certificates or other design approval) and that have been approved by the responsible Aircraft Certification Service Office. (e) After December 16, 2008, before returning ... airplane to service after any alterations for which fuel tank ICA are developed under SFAR 88, or under § 25.1529 in effect on June 6, 2001, the operator must include in the inspection program for the airplane inspections and procedures…
- Chapter 3: Mathematics in Aviation Maintenance › Whole Numbers › Addition of Whole Numbers
accurate measurements and mathematical calculations. An aviation mechanic working on aircraft fuel systems also uses mathematical principles to calculate volumes and capacities of fuel tanks. The use of fractions and surface area calculations are required to perform sheet metal repair…
- Chapter 3: Mathematics in Aviation Maintenance › Conversion Factors › Units of Volume
inches, but when the tank is full of gasoline, they are interested in how many gallons it contains. Refer to Figure 3-23, Applied Mathematics Formula Sheet, for a comparison of different units of volume. Computing Surface Area of Three ... solid. Surface area is a different concept from that of volume. For example, surface area is the amount of sheet metal needed to build a rectangular fuel tank while volume is the amount of fuel that the tank can contain…
- Chapter 6: Aircraft Weight & Balance › Hydrometer › Preparing an Aircraft for Weighing
mathematically add the proper amount of residual fuel to the aircraft and account for its arm and moment. The proper amount of fuel can be determined by looking in the aircraft’s TCDS. 2. Drain fuel from the tanks ... mathematically subtract the weight of usable fuel and account for its arm and moment. If the weight of the fuel is in question, a hydrometer can also be used to determine the weight of each gallon of fuel, while…