Browse Publications Technical Papers 700276
1970-02-01

The 747 Fuel System 700276

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.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Preview Document Add to Cart
Members save up to 16% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
STANDARD

Definition of Pressure Surge Test and Measurement Methods for Receiver Aircraft

ARP1665A

View Details

STANDARD

Aircraft Engine Fuel Pump Cavitation Endurance Test

ARP492C

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Simulation and Experimental Study of Filler Pipe of Automobile Fuel Tank Based on ORVR Technology

2019-01-0800

View Details

X