AM.III.I.K12
KnowledgeFuel lines.
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- Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel System Components › Fuel Lines & Fittings
Figure 14-35. A braided stainless steel exterior fuel line with fittings. As mentioned, aircraft fuel line fittings are usually either AN or MS fittings. Both flared and flareless fittings are used. Problems with leaks at fittings can occur. Technicians ... visually inspect it for a cause. The fitting or line should be replaced if needed. Replace all aircraft fuel lines and fittings with approved replacement parts from the manufacturer. If a line is manufactured in the shop, approved components must…
- Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel System Components › Fuel Valves
that protects from fire, as well as abrasion, shown with the clamps and pliers used to install it. All fuel lines should be supported so that there is no strain on the fittings. Clamp lines so that fittings are aligned ... They should thread easily, and a wrench should be used only for tightening. Additionally, a straight length of rigid fuel line should not be made between two components or fittings rigidly mounted to the airframe. A small bend is needed…
- Chapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems › Fuel System Inspection & Maintenance › Lines & Fittings
Fuel Tanks All applicable panels in the aircraft skin or…
- Chapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems › Basic Fuel System
main line strainer. This filtering unit, located in the lowest part of the system, removes water and dirt from the fuel. During starting, the boost pump forces fuel through a bypass in the engine-driven pump ... metering device. Once the engine-driven pump is rotating at sufficient speed, it takes over and delivers fuel to the metering device at the specified pressure…