The 747 Fuel System The Boeing Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Ayson, E. D., author.

Conference Name:

National Air Transportation Meeting (1970-04-20 : New York, New York, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1970

Summary:

The fuel system installed in the Boeing Model 747 airplane is described in general, and the pressure fueling system treated in detail.The general treatment includes description of fuel tanks, engine fuel feed system, fuel jettison system, defueling system, fuel quantity indicating system, and fueling system. The component parts of the pressure fueling system are described, and performance of the system is evaluated.In the design of the 747 airplane, surge pressures and static electrification, possible problem areas associated with refueling large airplanes, have been minimized. The fuel system of the 747 meets applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and customer requirements

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Publisher Number:

700276

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license