Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task I. Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems

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Fuel system operation.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 2-40
Chapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems › Fuel Control Maintenance › Fuel System Operation
Water Injection System Fuel Control Maintenance Fuel System Operation The fuel pump receives fuel from the airplane fuel system. The low pressure boost stage of the pump pressurizes the fuel and sends it to the fuel/oil cooler (FOC). The fuel…