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Acknowledgements Xiii List of Acronyms XV Series Preface Xix 1

This document provides an overview of aircraft fuel systems, including their basic characteristics, functions, and measurement techniques. It discusses the design and development process for fuel systems, including program management, tools, testing, and certification. The document outlines key design drivers such as aircraft mission requirements, reliability goals, tank boundaries, and safety risk mitigation. It also addresses topics like fuel storage, tank geometry considerations, and operational factors.

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Acknowledgements Xiii List of Acronyms XV Series Preface Xix 1

This document provides an overview of aircraft fuel systems, including their basic characteristics, functions, and measurement techniques. It discusses the design and development process for fuel systems, including program management, tools, testing, and certification. The document outlines key design drivers such as aircraft mission requirements, reliability goals, tank boundaries, and safety risk mitigation. It also addresses topics like fuel storage, tank geometry considerations, and operational factors.

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Acknowledgements List of Acronyms Series Preface 1 Introduction 1.1 Review of Fuel Systems Issues 1.1.1 Basic Fuel System Characteristics and Functions 1.1.2 Fuel Quantity Measurement 1.1.3 Fuel Properties and Environmental Issues 1.2 The Fuel System Design and Development Process 1.2.1 Program Management 1.2.2 Design and Development Support Tools 1.2.3 Functional Maturity 1.2.4 Testing and Certication 1.3 Fuel System Examples and Future Technologies 1.4 Terminology 2 Fuel System Design Drivers 2.1 Design Drivers 2.1.1 Intended Aircraft Mission 2.1.2 Dispatch Reliability Goals 2.1.3 Fuel Tank Boundaries and Tank Location Issues 2.1.4 Measurement and Management System Functional Requirements 2.1.5 Electrical Power Management Architecture and Capacity 2.2 Identication and Mitigation of Safety Risks 2.2.1 Fuel System Risks 3 Fuel Storage 3.1 Tank Geometry and Location Issues for Commercial Aircraft 3.2 Operational Considerations

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