AM.III.I.K9
KnowledgeInspection requirements for an engine fuel system.
From the FAA library
- Chapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems › Fuel Metering Devices for Reciprocating Engines
needed to inspect or maintain a particular installation or unit, consult the manufacturer’s instructions. The basic requirement of a reciprocating fuel metering system is the same, regardless of the type of system used or the model engine on which…
- Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel System Servicing › Checking for Fuel System Contaminants
clean fuel to the engine(s) is a major safety factor in aviation. Personnel handling fuel or maintaining fuel systems should be properly trained and use best practices to ensure that the fuel, or fuel system, are not the cause ... incident or accident. Checking for Fuel System Contaminants Continuous vigilance is required when checking aircraft fuel systems for contaminants. Daily draining of strainers and sumps is combined with periodic filter changes and inspections to ensure fuel is contaminant free. Turbine…
- Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel System Repair › Troubleshooting the Fuel System
fuel flow from the tank through the system to the engine. Each component must be functioning as designed and the cause of the defect symptom must be ruled out sequentially. Location of Leaks & Defects Close visual inspection is required whenever ... leak or defect is suspected in a fuel system. Leaks can often be traced to the connection point of two fuel lines or a fuel line and a component. Occasionally, the component itself may have an internal leak. Fuel leaks…