AUXILIARY TANK COMPONENTS

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY:-

Each auxiliary tank contains one pump
which is used to supply fuel to the crossfeed
manifold for engine consumption, tank jettison,
fuel transfer, or defueling. It is located in the
center cell in the lower part of the sump area.
This location provides a constant fuel supply to
the pump during all aircraft maneuvers. The
pump is motor-driven and powered with 115-volt,
three-phase AC.
 The pump's rated output is 28 to 40 psi with
a maximum flow of 6,000 pounds per hour. The
pump utilizes an impeller which is encased in the pump
housing to deliver fuel under pressure. Since the pump is
immersed in fuel, it is constantly lubricated by fuel and
fuel vapors. During pump operation, fuel is also forced
through the pump housing and motor assembly. This fuel
exits through a bleed opening in top of the motor
housing. The action forces fuel around the motor
windings for cooling purposes.
 TANK FILL VALVE
A tank fill valve is installed in each auxiliary tank.
These valves are used during tank refueling operations.
The valve is positioned near the top of the center cell. The
physical position of the valve limits the quantity of fuel
that can be put in the tank. It automatically cuts off fuel
flow into the tank when the 3 percent airspace is reached.
The tank fill valves which are composed of dual floats,
dual diaphragms, dual pilot valves, and dual solenoids are
all contained in a single housing. Fuel flow into the tank is
accomplished by unseating the diaphragm controlled
valve. It exits through the openings around the base of the
valve.
 SCAVENGE PUMPS
A fuel scavenge pump is located in the forward inboard
corner of each tank. These pumps provide a supply of
fuel around the boost pumps under all conditions. This is
particularly true when the airplane is in a nose-down
attitude with a low fuel level in the tank. The scavenge
pump is wired in parallel with the boost pump control
switch which eliminates independent operation. The
pump, which is a centrifugal motor-operated type, is
powered by three-phase, 115- volt AC. The scavenge
pump is rated at 5 psi with a maximum flow of 5, 000
pounds per hour.
 MAIN TANK BOOST PUMP
A fuel boost pump is located in the surge box of
each main tank and supplies fuel to the engines
under pressure. The pumps can supply fuel
direct tank-to-engine, tank-to-crossfeed-to-
engine, or a combination of both. The output of
the pump is sufficient to supply the requirements
of two engines under all conditions. The pump is
a centrifugal type, motor-operated, 3-phase,
115/200-volt AC, 400 Hz. The rated output is 15 to
24 PSI with a maximum flow of 6000 pounds per
hour, and a minimum flow of zero.
 A free flow bypass valve allows gravity fuel flow to
the engine during engine start or when a pump becomes
inoperative. This bypass valve is normally held in the
closed position by output pressure from the pump. Since
the pump is immersed in fuel, it is cooled and lubricated
by fuel and fuel vapors. A thermal switch in the motor
windings renders the pump inoperative when temperature
inside the motor housing reaches 375 degrees F. If the
thermal switch should open, the pump must be replaced
as the thermal switch cannot be reset. The boost pumps
in all four main tanks are interchangeable.
 DUMP PUMPS
Each main tank contains a second pump.
These pumps are used for fuel jettison and in E
model they are also used for rapid defueling.
These pumps are located in the outboard ends
of the inboard main tanks, and in the inner
compartment of the outboard main tank. The
dump pumps enable all fuel to be dumped
except approximately 2100 pounds in each
outboard tank and 1800 pounds in each inboard
tank. These pumps are identical to the ones
used in the auxiliary tanks. Their power
requirement, pressures, and flow ratings are the
same. In flight the pumps can be used only to
jettison fuel.
 TANK FILL VALVE

The refuel tank fill valves in the main tanks are

identical in function and operation to those described in
the auxiliary tanks. The inboard and outboard tanks have
one valve each. The valves are located approximately in
the center of the inboard tanks. Since the outboard tanks
are divided into three compartments, the tank fill valves
are located in the center compartment. Fuel flow into the
other two compartments is through the flapper valves
inboard and through the percolator tube outboard.
 CHECK VALVES

A one-way flapper type check valve is

located in each boost pump feed line. These
valves allow fuel flow from the pump by
preventing reverse flow when a pump is
inoperative. The flappers have a small bleed hole
drilled in the center to allow fuel bleed back into
the pump. This relieves pressure from the
crossfeed manifold due to thermal expansion.
“E” MODEL FUEL PLUMBING
FUEL SYSTEM E MODEL
 EXTERNAL TANKS COMPONENTS
EXTERNAL TANK PUMPS
There are two pumps located in the surge box of
each external tank. These pumps are used to supply fuel
to the crossfeed manifold for engine consumption,
jettison, defueling, and ground transfer. These pumps are
identical to the pumps used in the auxiliary tanks and the
dump pumps in the main tanks. The output of both
pumps is supplied to a common manifold. A one-way
check valve is installed in the output line of each pump to
provide independent pump operation.
 TANK FILL VALVE

The tank fill valve is located near the top of

the tank in the center compartment. These valves
are identical, in type and operation, to those in
the wing tanks. They automatically cut off fuel
flow into the tank when the 3-percent airspace is
reached. The electrical control of these valves is
by switches located on the single-point refueling
panel.
 CHECK VALVES
Flapper-type check valves are used in the
supply lines of the tank pumps. These check
valves prevent fuel flow into the tank through the
pump during refueling operation. The valves also
prevent reverse flow from the supply line through
the pump. Since the outputs of the pumps merge
into a single supply line, the check valve must be
between the supply line connection and the
pump. This prevents a run-around condition
when only one pump has a greater output
pressure.
 FUEL SYSTEM PLUMBING
All engines are provided with a fuel supply line
from the respective main tank to engine. A firewall shutoff
valve is installed in this line, and is attached to the aft
side of the wing. A crossfeed manifold is provided so that
fuel can be used from any tank to any engine. The
auxiliary tanks and external tanks feed into the crossfeed
manifold. Refueling and defueling is accomplished
through a single point refueling (SPR) receptacle and
refueling manifold. A fuel dump mast is located at each
wing tip trailing edge. Fuel can be jettisoned from all fuel
tanks through a fuel dump manifold from the engine
outboard dry bay to the dump mast. A fuel ground
transfer line is provided between the crossfeed manifold
and the refueling manifold. A refueling manifold drain line
connects from the SPR manifold to the No. 3 main tank.
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“E” MODEL FUEL PLUMBING
FUEL SYSTEM E MODEL
SPR AND REFUEL MANIFOLD
COMPONENTS
SPR PANEL
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 REFUELING MANIFOLD DRAINING

 After the refuel nozzle has been disconnected

from the refueling adapter, the refuel manifold is

drained.

By placing the MASTER SW to the DRAIN position

the drain pump start running, drain valve opens and

fuel goes to No 3 main fuel tank.

Approximately 23 gallons of fuel goes to No 3 tank.

 A REFUEL PANEL ON LIGHT

 A refuel panel on light is located in the center of the

overhead fuel control panel.

The light is between the fuel pressure indicator and

the fuel quantity totalizer.

This light will be illuminated any time the MASTER SW

on the SPR panel is not in the OFF position, ground

transfer valve switch in open position or ground transfer

valve not in closed position.

 CROSSFEED PRIMING
•This function is to remove air that may have become
trapped in the crossfeed manifold due to maintenance
activity or thermal expansion. Priming is accomplished by
allowing fuel to flow through the entire length of the
manifold. This is done by putting the No. 4 main tank
boost pump switch to the on position. This pressurizes
the feed line from the pump to the engine. Place the No. 4
crossfeed valve switch to open position. Fuel then
pressurizes the crossfeed manifold to the crossfeed
separation valve. Then, depress the crossfeed primer
switch. By pressing the crossfeed primer switch, cross
feed separation valve opens, primer valve opens and fuel
goes to No 2 tank. The button should be pressed for 30
seconds
 GROUND TRANSFER
Tank-to-tank transfer can be accomplished
when the aircraft is on the ground. This
discussion applies to the transfer functions that
are controlled by the operation of the switches on
the SPR panel, and the overhead control fuel
panel. Fuel can be transferred from one tank to
another provided the weight differential between
corresponding tanks and wing loading is
observed. The transfer operation is controlled by
selecting the proper switch position on both the
SPR panel and the overhead control fuel panel.
 SURGE SUPPRESSOR

The surge suppressor is connected to the

refuel manifold near the SPR adapter. It is used to
reduce pressure surges in the refuel manifold.
The suppressor is pre-charged with nitrogen to a
pressure of 35 to 45 Psi. A direct pressure
reading guage and a servicing valve are mounted
on the aft side of the SPR compartment and
connected to the surge suppressor.
 DRAIN PUMP AND DRAIN VALVE
A drain pump and drain valve are located in the
wheel well fairing near the SPR panel. The pump is DC
powered and controlled from the SPR panel. The drain
valve and the pump are controlled by the MASTER
SWITCH at the SPR panel. The drain pump and valve are
used to remove fuel from the SPR and refueling manifolds
after a fuel system operation has been completed. The
drain pump and drain valve are connected to the low point
of the refueling manifold. The valve is connected to the
manifold by a line. The pump is connected to the valve.
From the pump, line extends up through the wheel well to
the inboard end of No. 3 tank. The fuel is pumped into No.
3 tank. The refueling manifold contains approximately 23
gallons of fuel. Approximately 5 minutes are required to
remove the fuel from the manifold with the drain pump.
 REFUEL LINE VENTS

Vent lines are attached to the refueling

manifold at the outboard fuel tank fill valve

location. The lines extend through the rear wing

beam and terminates at one-way check valves.

These check valves allow air to enter the

refueling manifold when the drain pump is

operating.