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This document contains 55 multiple choice questions about the fuel system of an Airbus A320 aircraft. It covers topics like the main fuel tanks, fuel quantity indicating system, fuel transfer between tanks, fuel supply to engines and APU, functions of valves and pumps, fuel capacity, and refueling/defueling procedures. The questions assess understanding of how the fuel system operates in normal and abnormal situations to safely store and deliver fuel to the aircraft's powerplants.
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This document contains 55 multiple choice questions about the fuel system of an Airbus A320 aircraft. It covers topics like the main fuel tanks, fuel quantity indicating system, fuel transfer between tanks, fuel supply to engines and APU, functions of valves and pumps, fuel capacity, and refueling/defueling procedures. The questions assess understanding of how the fuel system operates in normal and abnormal situations to safely store and deliver fuel to the aircraft's powerplants.
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ATA 28

1. Which tanks are the main supply tanks? (A320)


A. Center tank and inner cells.
B. Center Tank.
C. Outer Cells.
2. The Fuel Quantity Indicating System comprises:
A. Two FQIC and two FLSCU.
B. One FQIC and two FLSCU.
C. One FQIC and one FLSCU.
3. When the center tank fuel has been used, engines are supplied by the:
(A320)
A. First with the inner cell fuel and then with the outer cell fuel which flows into
the inner cell
B. First with the outer cell and then inner cell
C. The inner, outer cells and vent tanks
4. The main function of the fuel system is to:
A. Supply fuel to the engines and APU and re-circulate fuel to cool the oil of the
IDGs
B. Supply fuel to the engines and APU
C. Supply fuel to the engines and APU and re-circulates fuel to cool the engine
oil
5. Where are the main fuel pumps fitted? (A320)
A. In Center tank and inner cells.
B. In Center Tank.
C. In Outer Cells.
6. What is the maximum total fuel capacity? (A320)
A. 12 470 KG
B. 15 588 KG
C. 18 729 KG
7. In normal operation, the wing tank pumps: (A320)
A. Run continuously
B. Stop when center tank pumps are running
C. Run if center tank is empty
8. What is the function of the sequence valves? (A320)
A. Give priority to wing tank pumps supply.
B. Give priority to refuel the wing tank before the center tank.
C. Give priority to center tank pump supply by limiting wing tank pumps output
pressure.
9. Center tank is supplying, are wing tank pumps running?
A. Yes, wing tank pumps are always running.
B. No, only when center tank is empty.
C. No, because of center tank pump priority.
10. The engine LP valve closes when:
A. The fuel booster pumps pressure decreases.
B. The engine is shut down or the ENG FIRE pushbutton is released out.
C. The engine fire detection system senses an engine fire.
11. There is a low level in one inner cell: (A320)
A. One intercell transfer valve opens.
B. Two transfer valves in one wing, open.
C. One transfer valve in each wing, open.
12. The transfer valves are controlled by: (A320)
A. Low level sensors in inner cells
B. High level sensors in inner cells
C. Low level sensors in outer cells
13. Once open, the transfer valves will close: (A320)
A. Manually by the mechanic.
B. Automatically when outer cell is empty.
C. Automatically at the next refuelling
14. What is the function of the main pump pressure switch?
A. Monitor the pump pressure for the low pressure warning
B. Monitor the pump for overpressure warning.
C. Stop the pump when over pressure occurred
15. The APU fuel is normally supplied from:
A. From the right supply line.
B. From the left supply line.
C. Both A & B
16. The APU fuel pump is electrical supplied by the:
A. AC ESS SHED bus or the batteries via the static inverter
B. The batteries via the static inverter
C. Hot BAT bus
17. What is the function of air release valve?
A. Enables the line to be bled.
B. Allows fuel to return to the tank
C. Protects the feed line against over pressure
18. What happens when low level is detected in the inner cell? (A320)
A. Inner cell transfer valves open.
B. Inner cell transfer valves close
C. Pumps restart to suck fuel from outer cells.
19. The inner cell is refueled only when? (A320)
A. Center tank is full.
B. Outer cell is full.
C. Outer cell is empty
20. The normal position of the X-FEED valve is:
A. Close
B. Open
C. Automatically controlled
21. In flight, slats are extended, with fuel in the center tank, AUTO mode is
selected (A320):
A. Center tank pumps start.
B. Center tank pumps stop.
C. Center tank pumps start to transfer fuel to the wing tanks.
22. On ground, slats extended, in AUTO MODE with fuel in the center tank, and
one Minute after engines start? (A320)
A. Center tank pumps are running.
B. Center tank pumps are stopped.
C. The wing tank pumps are stopped.
23. The MODE SEL pushbutton control (A320):
A. Center and wing tank pumps.
B. Center tank pumps only.
C. Wing tank pumps only.
24. The MODE SEL is to select the center tank pumps to: (A320)
A. Automatic or manual mode
B. Stop
C. Run continuously.
25. When the center tank is empty, in AUTO MODE, center tank pumps: (A320)
A. Must be manually switched OFF.
B. Stop automatically
C. Stop automatically after a time delay.
26. Fuel from the surge tank returns back into the outer cell by: (A320)
A. By gravity.
B. A scavenge jet pump
C. A DC electric fuel pump
27. The center tank is vented into:
A. The left vent surge tank.
B. The right vent surge tank.
C. The left wing tank
28. What happen when there is an over pressure in the center tank?
A. The center tank overpressure protector relieves excess pressure into the left
inner cell.
B. The center tank overpressure protector relieves excess pressure into the right
inner cell.
C. The center tank overpressure protector relieves excess pressure overboard.
29. What is the function of the vent float valves?
A. Prevent air from passing in the vent lines during aircraft bank maneuvers.
B. Prevent fuel from passing in the vent lines during aircraft bank maneuvers
C. Return fuel from the vent lines into the tanks
30. An excess pressure in the inner cell is relieved via an overpressure
protector (A320):
A. Into the Outer cell.
B. Into the Center tank.
C. Overboard.
31. The function of the vent protector (flame arrestor) is:
A. To reduce the risk of a ground fire igniting the fuel tanks.
B. Allows fuel flows from the vent surge tank vent to the atmosphere
C. To protect vent surge tank against overpressure
32. The fuel supply to the APU is normally from:
A. The left-hand cross feed line.
B. The right-hand cross feed line.
C. Either left or right cross feed line
33. When the crossfeed valve is open, the APU can supplies fuel from:
A. The left-hand cross feed line.
B. The right-hand cross feed line.
C. Either left or right cross feed line
34. The APU pump operation is controlled by:
A. APU Pressure switch.
B. A push-button switch on the overhead panel.
C. A push-button switch on the Refuel/Defuel panel
35. The APU Low Pressure fuel shut-off valve OPENS when:
A. The APU MASTER SW is set to ON
B. FUEL VENT push-button switch in the APU compartment is pressed and held.
C. Either A or B
36. The APU Pump is powered from:
A. The essential busbar (801XP)
B. The static inverter busbar (901XP)
C. The static inverter busbar when the essential is not energized.
37. What is the function of the APU pump canister?
A. Permits pump replacement even with fuel the APU fuel line.
B. Permits correct operation of the pump
C. Protects the pump against overtemperature
38. How many motors does the APU LP valve have?
A. Two AC motor.
B. Two DC motors.
C. Two motors, one DC (for a battery start) and one AC.
39. The function of the APU pressure switch is:
A. To control APU pump operation
B. To control APU LP valve
C. To shut the APU LP valve in case over pressure
40. The function of the FUEL VENT PB in APU compartment is:
A. To run the APU fuel pump to purge the fuel line.
B. To ventilate the APU fuel line.
C. To prevent APU fuel pump operation
41. The Inner cell is refueled only when: (A320)
A. Center tank is full.
B. Outer cell is full.
C. Outer cell is empty.
42. Refuel valves may be actuated:
A. Electrically only.
B. Manually only.
C. Electrically or manually.
43. The functions of the Diffusers are:
A. Diffuse fuel into the tanks with minimum electrostatic build up
B. Diffuse fuel into the tanks with minimum turbulence
C. Both A & B
44. When a high level sensor is immersed in fuel:
A. The related refuel valve automatically closes
B. The related refuel valve opens
C. You should manually close the related refuel valve
45. A blue HI LVL light in refuel/defuel control panel comes on when:
A. The associated high level sensor is immersed
B. The fuel pumps stop automatically
C. Both A & B
46. The amber OPEN light on the refuel/defuel control panel comes on when:
A. The MODE SELECTOR is set to REFUEL and the opening of the refuel valves
are confirmed
B. The MODE SELECTOR is set to DEFUEL/XFR
C. The MODE SELECTOR is set to DEFUEL/XFR and the opening of the
Defuel/Transfer Valve is confirmed
47. The green END light on the refuel/defuel control panel flashes when:
A. Automatic refueling is completed
B. Incorrect fuel preselection or Automatic refuel operation has stopped
C. The Refuel/Defuel access panel is closed
48.For automatic refueling, the position of the REFUEL VALVES selectors must
be:
A. OPEN
B. NORM
C. SHUT
49. The fuel unbalance limitation between two wings is:
A. 2000KG
B. 1500KG
C. 2500KG
50. For fuel transfer, the position of the X-FEED valve must be:
A. OPEN
B. CLOSE
C. Either OPEN or CLOSE
51. The test switch on the refuel/defuel panel is:
A. To test high level sensors circuit.
B. To test all panel light and indications
C. Both A or B
52. The amber OPEN light on the refuel/defuel control panel is:
A. To confirm the opening of the defuel/transfer valve
B. To indicate refuel valves open
C. To indicate refuel valves manually opened
53. If one channel of the FQIC fails:
A. Half of the Quantity Indicating data is no longer available.
B. FQIS operates normally; only CFDS report will indicate failure.
C. Fuel warning is triggered in addition to CFDS report.
54. The fuel level magnetic indicators are used when:
A. The quantity indicating system is inoperative.
B. There is no electrical power.
C. There is no electrical power and the quantity indicating system is inoperative.
55. What is the function of by-pass suction valve? (A321)
A. Allows the engines to be fed by gravity in the event of complete failure of both
main pumps
B. Gives priority to the first main pump operation.
C. Allows the engines to be fed by both main pumps
56. Are main pumps running while center tank is transferring? (A321)
A. Yes, main pumps are always running.
B. No, only when center tank is empty.
C. No, because of center tank pump priority.
57. The engine LP valve closes when:
A. The fuel booster pump pressure decreases.
B. The engine is shut down or the ENG FIRE pushbutton is released out.
C. An engine fire is detected
58. The APU can normally be supplied with fuel by:
A. Gravity.
B. LH or RH main pumps.
C. LH main pumps or APU fuel pump.
59. What happens if a quantity probe fails? (A321)
A. Corresponding tank quantity display flashes.
B. Quantity indication disappears.
C. Quantity indication remains the same.
60. What does the fuel MODE SEL pushbutton control? (A320)
A. Center and wing tank pumps
B. Center tank pumps
C. Wing tank pumps only
61. During refueling, the wing tank fills in the following order: (A320)
A. The Outer cell first, then the Inner cell
B. The Outer cell and Inner cell at the same time
C. The Inner cell first, then the Outer cell
62. In normal operation, each engine is supplied by: (A320)
A. One wing tank and/ or one center tank pump
B. Two wing tanks and/ or two center tank pumps
C. Two wing tanks and/ or one center tank pump
63. In normal operation, each engine is supplied by: (A321)
A. One wing tank and/ or one center tank pump
B. Two wing tanks and/ or two center tank pumps
C. Two wing tanks
64. Center tank XFR valves are use to: (A321)
A. Transfer fuel from center tank to wing tanks through the jet pumps.
B. Transfer fuel from center tank to the engines through the jet pumps.
C. Transfer fuel from center tank to the APU feed line
65. What does the fuel MODE SEL pushbutton control? (A321)
A. Center and wing tank pumps
B. Center tank XFR valves
C. Wing tank pumps only
66. The ON light on the X Feed PB comes on when:
A. X feed PB is pressed in
B. X feed valve close
C. X feed valve is in transit
67. The OPEN light on the X Feed PB comes on when:
A. X feed valve is in transit
B. X feed PB is ON
C. X feed valve fully open
68. The main tank pump PB FAULT light comes on when:
A. The pump pressure is too high
B. The pump pressure is too low
C. The pump temperature is too high
69. The FAULT light on the MODE SEL PB comes on when: (A321)
A. There is an automatic transfer failure.
B. The center tank transfer valves in manual mode
C. There is an overflow in the center tank
70. The FAULT light on the CTR TK L (R) XFR push button comes on when:
(A321)
A. Automatic transfer failure.
B. Center tank is empty
C. Associated wing tank overflow
71. In case of a single probe failure: (A320)
A. The system indication is lost
B. The system indication is not affected (except for probe 13 and 14)
C. The system indication is blanked
72. Which computer performs the fuel mass calculations?
A. FQIC
B. FLSCU
C. Both A and B
73. The fuel used indication on ECAM is reset:
A. At engine start
B. At engine shut down
C. At aircraft power up.
74. The center tank fuel low level has been reached and the MODE SEL is in
AUTO? (A320)
A. Center tank pumps stop
B. Center tank pumps stop automatically after 5 minutes.
C. A warnings is displayed and the pumps have to be switched off
75. The recirculated fuel is returned into the: (A320)
A. Wing tank outer cell,
B. Center tank,
C. Wing tank inner cell.
76. The fuel level in the inner cell drops to the low level sensor?
A. The Fuel Diverter and Return Valve closes,
B. The Fuel Diverter and Return Valve opens,
C. The center tank transfer starts.
77. The fuel diverter and return valves receiver closed signal from: (A320)
A. FLSCUs
B. EECs
C. FQIC
78. The function of the pressure holding valve is:
A. To prevent fuel boiling.
B. To avoid fuel overpressure
C. To prevent fuel returns to the engine
79. The pressure holding valve is located:
A. On the engine
B. In the inner tank
C. On the fuel return to tank line
80. The fuel recirculation system is controlled by:
A. EEC.
B. FLSCU
C. EEC and FLSCU
81. The purpose of the fuel recirculation system is:
A. To cool the IDG oil
B. To return unused fuel from engine
C. Both A & B
82. A low level is detected in the inner cell? (A320)
A. Automatically, transfer valves open to admit fuel to both inner cells.
B. Automatically, transfer valves close to isolate the inner cells.
C. The pumps are stopped to avoid fuel overflow into the outer tank.
83. What is the purpose of the IDG SHUT-OFF sensor? (A321)
A. To stop the center tank pumps.
B. To restart cooling fuel recirculation.
C. To stop the fuel recirculation
84. Full level sensors are fitted in: (A320)
A. Inner and outer cells.
B. Inner cells and center tank
C. Outer cells only.
85. In which tanks are temperature sensors fitted? (A321)
A. Center tank.
B. Wing tanks and center tank.
C. Wing tanks.
86. The fuel recirculation system is monitored by:
A. Full level sensors
B. Underfull level sensors
C. Low level sensors
87. All wing pumps are running, MOD SEL in MAN and XFR valves are opened:
(A321)
A. Fuel transfers from center tank to wing tanks without any protection.
B. Nothing happens
C. Fuel transfers from center tank to wing tanks controlled by the full sensors

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