Global 5000 Differences
Global 5000 Differences
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
Airplane Dimension Schematic ........................................................................................ 2
Dimensions and General Data ......................................................................................... 3
Steering Radii................................................................................................................... 5
Steering Radii Schematic ........................................................................................... 5
Aural and Visual Warning Messages – Differences ......................................................... 6
Smoke Detection.............................................................................................................. 8
Avionics and Cockpit Display Ventilation ....................................................................... 10
FMS Aircraft Type .......................................................................................................... 11
Global 5000 Fuel Section..................................................................................................... 12
Summary of Global 5000 Fuel System Changes ........................................................... 12
Aft Fuel Tank Removal............................................................................................. 12
Center Tank Fuel Quantity Limitation....................................................................... 12
Automatic Control of Fuel Recirculation System ...................................................... 12
Global 5000 Fuel System – Details................................................................................ 13
Fuel Tanks ..................................................................................................................... 14
Description ........................................................................................................................... 14
Fuel Specifications ......................................................................................................... 14
Fuel and Water Drains ................................................................................................... 16
AC Boost Pumps............................................................................................................ 17
DC Auxiliary Pumps ....................................................................................................... 17
Center Transfer Pumps.................................................................................................. 17
Vent System................................................................................................................... 18
Vent System Schematic ................................................................................................. 18
Pressure Relief Valves................................................................................................... 19
Fuel Management Quantity Gauging Computer (FMQGC)............................................ 19
FMQGC Schematic ........................................................................................................ 20
Fuel Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 21
Fuel Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 21
Fuel System Synoptic Page ........................................................................................... 22
Fuel Synoptic Page ........................................................................................................ 22
EICAS Philosophy.......................................................................................................... 23
Fuel Shutoff Valve Displays ........................................................................................... 24
Fuel Filter, Quantity and Temperature Readout............................................................. 25
Fuel Pump Displays ....................................................................................................... 26
Fuel Quantity and Indication .......................................................................................... 27
Flight Management Display............................................................................................ 28
Engine Feed System ................................................................................................ 29
Transfer System............................................................................................................. 31
Center Transfer .............................................................................................................. 31
Wing Transfer................................................................................................................. 32
Auto Wing Transfer .................................................................................................. 32
INTRODUCTION
This appendix presents the differences between the Global 5000 and Global Express
aircraft. Only the differences are shown. As a result, when more information on a
particular system is required, please refer to the main chapter of the Pilot Training
Guide.
As the fuel system incorporates a significant amount of differences from the Global
Express, the entire fuel chapter has been reproduced as a section in this appendix.
The differences affect the aircraft dimensions, aural and warning messages, smoke
detection, avionics and cockpit display ventilation and fuel.
10 ft 1 in
1 (3.07 m)
23 ft 6 in
(7.16 m) 13 ft 4 in 6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
(4.06 m)
7 ft 4 in
(2.24 m)
13 ft 4 in
(4.06 m)
94 ft
(28.65 m)
8 ft 10 in
(2.70 m)
21 ft 1 in 31 ft 9 in
(6.43 m) (9.68 m)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS NOTE
42 ft 7 in Measurement at
Length 45 ft 8 in (13.92 m) (12.98 m)
1 manufacturer’s weight empty
Width (floor line) 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) (WME)
3 ft
(0.91 m)
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5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)
83 ft 9 in
(25.53 m)
96 ft 9 in
(29.49 m)
Overall Dimension
Length 96 ft. 9 in. (29.49 m)
Height 25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)
Wing
Span 93 ft. 6 in. (28.50 m)
Root chord (BL 47.61) 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Tip chord (W/STA 544) 4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m)
Dihedral of Wing Ref. Plane 2.5°
Spar Locations
Front 14.0%
Rear 67.0%
Flaps 3 per side. Single Slotted Fowler Flaps
Slats 4 L.E. segments per side
Ground Spoilers 2 per side
Multifunction spoilers 4 per side
Fuselage
Diameter 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Length 83 ft. 9 in. (23.53 m)
Landing Gear
Main Gear Nose Gear
Wheel Size 19 in. 10 in.
Tire size 38 in. 21 in.
Max loaded tire pressure 172 psi 154 psi
Main gear track 13 ft. 8 in. (4.18 m)
Nose gear track 13.14 in. (33.4 cm)
Wheel base (max.) 40 ft.2 in. (12.25 m)
Areas
Equivalent wing area (including 1022 sq.ft. (94.95 sq.m)
ailerons, flaps, spoilers and area
within the fuselage
Horizontal tail area (Gross) 245 sq.ft. (22.76 sq.m)
Vertical tail area (Gross) 186 sq.ft. (17.28 sq.m)
Doors
Passenger door (LH.fwd)
Height to sill (one step below the
floor line) 6 ft. 2 in. (1,88 m)
Width 3 ft. (0.91 m)
Height to sill (at floor line) 5 ft. 4 in. (1,63 m)
STEERING RADII
The steering radii for Global 500 are shown below. Minimum paving width for a 180°
turn: 65 ft. 4 in. (19.92 m)
40 FT 4 IN
(12.30 m)
128 FT 2 IN
56 FT 6 IN (39.07 m)
(17.24 m)
7 FT 4 IN
(2.3 m) 14 FT 0 IN
20 FT 8 IN (4.26 m)
(4.23 m)
65 FT 4 IN
44 FT 9 IN (19.92 m)
(13.64 m)
52 FT 5 IN
(15.97 m) MINIMUM
PAVEMENT
WIDTH
180 DEGREE
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NOTE
MAXIMUM STEERING
Symmetrical and idle thrust
No differential braking
75 deg. steering angle
3 deg. slip
Dry runway
Slow continuous turn
Max A/C weight
AFT CG.
9
SMOKE AV RACK Smoke warning ON in avionics rack SMOKE
Appx 1
AV FANS FAIL Both fans, avionics bay and avionics rack failed on ground Appx 1
CTR TANK FULL Center tank high level shutoff greater than 1000 gallons Appx 1
SMOKE AV RACK FAIL Smoke detection in avionics rack has failed Appx 1
AV FANS FAIL Both fans, avionics bay and avionics rack failed in flight Appx 1
FUEL RECIRC OFF L (R) Fuel recirculation has been closed by crew Appx 1
The following messages are not applicable or required on the Global 5000:
SMOKE CABIN FAIL Not available in Global 5000. Used in avionics rack area
Global 5000 equipped with -9 FMQGC. Fuel recirculation automatic with -9 FMQGC
FUEL RECIRC ON
hence no message
The following table lists the smoke messages for Global Express and Global 5000 for
comparative purposes.
SMOKE DETECTION
The following smoke detectors are installed on the “green” configuration of the
(Global 5000) aircraft:
• Forward avionics bay
• Aft avionics bay
• Avionics rack
• Baggage compartment (but not functionally connected)
The smoke detectors installed in the lavatories, cabin and closets are installed by the
completion center(s). Also, the completion center(s) is/are responsible for functionally
connecting the baggage compartment smoke detectors once the interior has been
installed.
The FIDEEX control unit and the avionics system have built-in provisions for the
smoke detectors for the baggage compartment, lavatories, avionics bay, and cabin
closets. The smoke detectors are checked during power-up and during pilot initiated
test. The flight deck activates the following warning devices:
• Flashing master WARNING lights (glareshield)
• Appropriate smoke warning message on EICAS
• Sounds the appropriate smoke warning voice message in the flight compartment
Fire suppression for the baggage compartment, lavatories and cabin closets is provided
via hand-held portable fire extinguishers. Provisioning and certification of the smoke
detectors and hand-held extinguishers are the responsibility of the completion center
and are not further described in this chapter.
1 AVIONICS BAY
• Smoke detection
2 CLOSET – 2A...FWD; 2B...AFT
• Smoke detection
3 LAVATORY – 3A...FWD’ 3B...AFT
• Smoke detection
4 MAIN LANDING GEAR BAY 2
(x2, R & L, left not shown) 3
• Overheat detection
• Suppression by lowering gear
5 CABIN – Position varies per interior
• Smoke detection (GX only) 10
6 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
• Smoke Detection
7 MAIN POWERPLANT ZONE 1
• Dual loop fire detection, loops common with zone 2 1
• Two shot halon fire extinguishing system
8 MAIN POWERPLANT ZONE 2 – Core
• Dual loop fire detection, loops common with zone 1 5
• Two shot halon fire extinguishing system
9 APU COMPARTMENT
• Dual loop fire detection
• Two shot halon fire extinguishing system
10 AVIONICS RACK
• Smoke detection (G5000 only). Considered integral
part of avionics bay for “Smoke Warning” message
NOTE 4
The Cabin, Closet, Lavatory, and Baggage
compartment fire protection zones are shown here for
reference only. These are not part of the green A/C,
except the Baggage Compartment smoke detector
which is installed, but not functional.
3
6
7 F/X 7
F/X 2
FIDEX
8 8
9
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Above Floor
AV Rack Avionics Rack
Fan &
Filter
Avionics
Exhaust Fan
AIR
FROM
UNDER UNDER FLOOR
FLOOR
AVIONICS EQUIPMENT
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MAIN
DOOR
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Feed Tanks
DC Pumps
(start, emergency
and wing transfer)
AC Motor Pumps
(transfer)
AC Motor Pumps
(engine feed)
Flight deck control is provided on the overhead panel, and fuel quantity and warnings
are displayed on EICAS.
A single point pressure refuel/defuel adapter is provided which is connected to a
manifold containing shutoff valves. Pressure refueling can be done either
automatically or manually. Gravity filling is provided for each wing tank and for the
center tank.
A dual channel FMQGC continuously monitors the following:
• Fuel quantity indicating
• Left, right engine and APU feed
• Wing to wing balance (wing XFER)
• Center tank transfer
• Refuel/Defuel
Any fault detected by the fuel system computer is annunciated on Engine Indication
and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) in the form of a visual and/or aural alert, and/or
maintenance diagnostics.
FUEL TANKS
All fuel is carried in three integral tanks (left wing, right wing and center wing).
The inboard section of each wing is designated as a feed tank, from which each engine
draws its fuel. Fuel flows from the outboard sections of each wing tank, into the feed
tank (by gravity), through swing check valves in the baffles of each main tank. The
check valves allow fuel flow in the inboard direction only. This will restrict large fuel
movements, and limit center of gravity shifts in airplane changes of attitude. Fuel is
also transferred into the feed tanks, from the center fuselage by the transfer system.
DESCRIPTION
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
For information on fuel additives, temperature limitations and approved fuels, refer to
AFM - LIMITATIONS Chapter 2.
Fuel remaining in a tank when the appropriate fuel quantity indicator reads zero is not
usable. Based upon a fuel density of 6.75 lb/U.S. gallon, the maximum usable fuel
load for each fuel tank is given below:
Left main tank 8,435 liters 2,229 U.S. gal 6,825 kg 15,050 lb
Right main tank 8,435 liters 2,229 U.S. gal 6,825 kg 15,050 lb
† based on a fuel density of 0.809 kg/liter (6.75 lb/U.S. gal), rounded to the nearest 25 kg or 50 lb. Fuel Mass is
provided for reference only and should not be considered limiting.
Left main tank 7,760 liters 2,050 U.S. gal 6,275 kg 13,850 lb
Right main tank 7,760 liters 2,050 U.S. gal 6,275 kg 13,850 lb
Center tank 3,142 liters 830 U.S. gal 2,550 kg 5,600 lb
† based on a fuel density of 0.809 kg/liter (6.75 lb/U.S. gal), rounded to the nearest 25 kg or 50 lb. Fuel Mass is
provided for reference only and should not be considered limiting.
Center Wing
Wing Fuel Tank Gravity Fuel Fill
and Water Drain
Wing Fuel Tank
and Water Drain
Gravity Fuel Fill Wing Fuel Tank
Gravity Fuel Fill
LEGEND
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UPPER SURFACE
LOWER SURFACE
All tanks have flush self-closing water drain valves, installed at various low points, to
permit draining of any accumulated water or residual fuel. They are located at the low
point of each wing. Three gravity fill caps are provided for wing and center tank
gravity refueling.
AC BOOST PUMPS
Two AC boost pumps, also referred to as primary boost pumps, are located in each
feed tank. They normally supply fuel to the engines in all airplane ground and flight
mode operations. Each pump is capable of maintaining an engine (fuel demand) in all
modes of engine operation. The two pumps are continuously on, whenever the engine
is operating and AC power is available. Both boost pumps (two on each side) may be
inhibited by selection of one of the individual switches on the fuel control panel. The
boost pumps are controlled automatically through the Alternating Current Power
Center (ACPC), when a fuel command is received.
DC AUXILIARY PUMPS
DC powered auxiliary pumps (AUX pumps) one in each feed tank, are used for the
following:
• APU starting
• Wing to wing transferring of fuel
• Engine feed in the event of an AC boost pump failure
• During takeoff and landing with at least one of the following:
Flaps > 0°, landing gear down and in flight, or low wing fuel condition (600
pounds each wing)
Each AUX pump may be inhibited by selecting off a switch on the fuel control panel.
The pumps are automatically controlled by the Secondary Power Distribution
Assembly (SPDA).
NOTE
When an AUX pump is used for wing transfer mode of operation
and an AC pump fails, priority is given to the engine feed system
and the automatic wing transfer operation will be inhibited.
Manual override of the automatic selection is possible via the
fuel control panel.
VENT SYSTEM
An open vent (no float valves or flame arrestors) system is used to control the pressure
in the fuel tanks. It consists of vent line tubing and ram air inlet/outlet scoops, to
ensure adequate venting of all fuel tanks. The vent lines connect the two air scoops to
the fuel tanks, and the fuel tanks to each other. The lines are drained of fuel which is
returned to the feed tanks during operation. The low point of the main vent line is
continuously scavenged by a jet pump.
The vent line distribution is to a high point in the fuselage, preventing fuel from
reaching either of the two ram outlets and spilling overboard. If any fuel passes the
high point, it is collected by the surge box and is drained back to the tank before it
reaches the outlet. Each surge box vent line tubing runs vertically along the fuselage
side wall, and is coupled to the wing, center and aft tanks.
The vent system is fully redundant, such that any single blockage does not affect the
venting capability.
CENTER
LEFT WING RIGHT
SURGE TANK SURGE
BOX BOX
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AIR AIR
SCOOP SCOOP
FMQGC SCHEMATIC
Fire Handles
APU On Boost Pumps INHIB Fuel Quantities
L Engine On Wing Transfer Mode Fuel Temperature
R Engine On XFEED Mode EICAS Messages
Caution
COCKPIT COCKPIT FUEL Advisory
CONTROL
PANEL PANEL Status
EICAS Inputs from
other sources
Displays Data:
Total Fuel Quantity
Individual Tank Quantities
Preselect Quantity
Alert Messages
REFUEL/
DEFUEL
FMQGC PANEL
CHANNEL CHANNEL
FUEL SYSTEM 1 2
COMPONENTS
SENSOR DATA:
TANK PROBES
PUMP PRESSURE SWITCHES COMPENSATORS
SOV’S POSITION FEEDBACK
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DENSITOMETER
TEMPERATURE
HI/LO LEVEL
CENTER WING
TANK
DC Auxiliary Pump
AC P P
Boost
Pumps
–1O °C –1O °C
P P
APU
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32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
EICAS PHILOSOPHY
The following represents the EICAS symbols and flow line logic for the fuel synoptic
page. The symbols are shown in serviceable and failure conditions.
DIRECTION OF FLOW
VALVE VALVE
NOT FAILED FAILED
OPEN
CLOSED
TRANSIT
INVALID
DIRECTION OF FLOW
P
OFF
PUMP P
FAILED
ON
P
ON
P
INVALID
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PUMP P
FAILED
OFF
32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
L or R DC Auxiliary Pumps
• ON – For takeoff and landing, primary pump
failure, and wing transfer of fuel.
NOTE: The AUX PUMP cannot be used to support Center Transfer Pumps
the engine feed system and wing transfer at the Controlled by the FMQGC and
same time. In auto, engine feed will have priority transfers center tank fuel to the
over wing transfer. Manual overide is always wing tanks. No manual control.
possible.
P P
23 °C 23 °C
P P
APU
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32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
L or R AC Boost Pumps
• ON – At all times with the engines
running.
• OFF – When commanded by the
switch on the Fuel Control Panel.
73.3 73.3
Total Fuel Readout
T/O Indicates total fuel quantity in
N1 pounds (lbs), of all the tanks.
SYNC • Green – Total fuel quantity is
G valid and in normal range.
789 789 DN D • Amber – A fuel low quantity or
discrepancy exists.
Fuel Flow Readout
Indicates fuel flow in pounds per I
G
ITT I
G
hour (PPH) to the respective N SYNC N
engine. START START
93.4 N2 93.4
575O FF (PPH) 575O NU –TR
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FMS fuel weight
differ by more 0DEPARTURE T.O.INIT0 0DEPARTURE CONFIRM INIT0
than 2% of the COMPARE FUEL QUANTITY COMPARE FUEL QUANTITY
Basic Operating
Weight (BOW).
TOTAL FUEL FUEL FUEL USED TOTAL FUEL FUEL FUEL USED
353OO LBS 3OOLBS 353OO LBS 3OOLBS
61OOLBS 61OOLBS
146OOLBS 146OOLBS 146OOLBS 146OOLBS
AUX P P P P AUX AUX P P P P AUX
P P P P
23 °C 23 °C 23 °C 23 °C
P P P P
APU APU
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32 °C 32 °C 32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS LO PRESS LO PRESS
The FUEL synoptic page below represents airplane configuration with the APU shut
down, both engines on, the AC pumps running, and the DC pumps on standby.
P P
23 °C 23 °C
P P
APU
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32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
TRANSFER SYSTEM
Fuel contained in the center tank cannot be fed directly to the engine, but must be first
delivered to the feed tanks by the transfer pumps. The normal sequence of fuel usage is
to transfer center tank fuel into the wings as required, to keep the wings full during
climb and cruise. After depletion of center tank fuel quantity, no further transfer of
fuel is required, since all remaining fuel is contained in the wing tanks.
Control of fuel transfer from the center tank is normally under control of the fuel
computer. There is no manual override for the center tank transfer system.
CENTER TRANSFER
Fuel transfer from the center tank to wing tank is completely automatic through the
control of the FMQGC. The FMQGC monitors the fuel level and quantities in the
wing tank (using fuel probes, compensators, densitometers, and temperature sensors)
to control fuel transfer from the center tank to the wing tanks. Fuel will be transferred
from the center tank and delivered to the wing feed tanks, through the use of two
center transfer pumps.
The FMQGC will start the applicable center transfer pump(s) when each individual
wing tank reaches approximately 93% of its fuel tank capacity. The FMQGC will
automatically stop the center transfer pump(s) when the respective wing tank reaches
greater than 97%, of its fuel tank capacity.
P P
23 °C 23 °C
P P
APU
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32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
The FUEL synoptic page represents the center tank transfer system in operation, with
both engines running.
WING TRANSFER
The wing transfer system permits fuel to be pumped from either side of the airplane to
the other, using the DC auxiliary pumps and motor operated shutoff valves.
The wing transfer system provides a means of correcting lateral fuel imbalance. It may
be used in automatic mode via FMQGC, or manual mode as selected by the cockpit
fuel control panel. Fuel imbalance at a predetermined value will be annunciated on the
EICAS display in the form of a caution message.
P P
Wing Transfer Shutoff Valve
Commanded on by the FMQGC
or manually by the switch on the 23 °C 23 °C
fuel control panel. P P
32 °C 32 °C
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LO PRESS LO PRESS
OFF
CROSSFEED
The crossfeed system permits interconnection between the left and right engine feed
lines, using a shutoff valve. This will enable both engines to be fed by either feed tank,
or alternatively, enabling a single engine to be supplied from both feed tanks.
For normal airplane operations, the crossfeed shutoff valve is closed, isolating the feed
lines and ensuring that each engine is supplied fuel only from its own side of the
airplane. Opening the crossfeed shutoff valve interconnects the feed lines, enabling
fuel to flow from one engine feed line to the other.
No automatic means of controlling the crossfeed SOV is provided, and selection has to
be made using the XFEED SOV switch on the fuel control panel.
In single engine operating mode, with the crossfeed shutoff valve opened, fuel flows
from both feed tanks via the AC primary pumps to the single engine, and fuel flow
rates from both sides of the airplane are considered essentially the same. Therefore the
airplane can be flown indefinitely without developing any significant lateral fuel
imbalance.
The FUEL synoptic page below represents the fuel crossfeed mode of operation, with
the crossfeed shutoff valve selected open, left engine shut down, left engine feed
shutoff valve closed, and the right engine running.
A secondary use of the crossfeed system (as a back-up to the wing transfer system) is
to provide means of correcting lateral C of G imbalances, by temporarily inhibiting the
flow of fuel from the light side of the airplane. Fuel will then be supplied to both
engines from the “heavy” side until lateral fuel balance is within desired limits.
CAUTION
The possibility of engine flameout could occur if the
crossfeed valve is not opened prior to inhibiting the fuel
pumps.
In this operating mode, the crossfeed valve is selected open via the XFEED SOV
switch on the fuel control panel. The fuel pumps on the light side of the airplane are
turned off, using the applicable AUX PUMP and PRI PUMP switches. Fuel will then
be supplied from the heavy side of the airplane only, thereby correcting the lateral fuel
imbalance. Crossfeed continues in this mode until the crew deselects the switches after
lateral balance is achieved.
NOTE
It is important that the crew monitor system operation in this
mode, since crossfeed will continue until manually deselected.
In the event that a lateral fuel imbalance occurs outside design limits, it will be
annunciated on EICAS, prompting the crew to take action.
The FUEL synoptic page below represents the fuel crossfeed mode (backup) of
operation. The system is shown with the crossfeed shutoff valve selected open, left
auxiliary pump inhibited, left forward and aft boost pumps inhibited, and both engines
running.
OFF
APU
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32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
P P
APU Feed
Shutoff
Valve
23 °C 23 °C
P P
APU
32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
P P
Note: 23 °C 23 °C
APU on speed, left P P
and right engines on,
and AC electrics
established. APU
APU – green outline
indicates on-speed.
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32 °C 32 °C
LO PRESS LO PRESS
CENTER TANK
CELL1 Center Transfer Pump
CELL3 P P
TS TS
TS
P P TS
TS
Main AC Pumps
Engine Feed
Shutoff Valve
Bulk Fuel
Temperature
Heated Fuel
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The wing fuel tanks are fitted with many fuel temperature sensors; the left wing has
two and the right wing has three. With the Fuel Recirculation OFF, the Fuel
Management and Quantity Gauging Computer (FMQGC) reads all temperature sensor
but will display only the lowest temperature. When the Fuel Recirculation system is
ON, the FMQGC computer reads the inboard temperature sensor as it will be the one
who reads the highest temperature.
Operation of the Fuel Recirculation System is allowed only during cruise flight above
34,000 feet.
Display of system status is provided through EICAS messages. A L (R) FUEL
RECIRC FAIL caution message will be displayed on the EICAS status page when the
FRTT valve is not in the commanded or allowed position. Finally, the L (R) FUEL
RECIRC OFF status message will be displayed when the crew selects system off.
The FUEL HI TEMP caution message is posted when the bulkhead fuel temperature
exceeds 54°C when the Fuel Recirculation System is inoperative. To prevent the
system from operating above the freezing level, the set point has been reduced to 10°C
when the system is selected on.
REFUEL/DEFUEL SYSTEM
Pressure refueling/defueling operations are controlled from the refuel/defuel control
panel. Pressure refueling can be accomplished in “MANUAL” or “AUTO” mode of
operation.
Gravity filling via a filler point is also provided for the wing and center tanks.
Grounding
Point
Grounding
Proximity Points
Sensor
REFUEL/DEFUEL
PANEL
PRESEL
LEFT
CENTER INCR
RIGHT
TOTAL
AFT
PRESEL
DECR
MANUAL
MANUAL
LEFT AUTO
CTR RIGHT
AFT OFF
OPEN
REFUEL
REFUEL START
CLOSE
CLO DEFUEL REFUEL
NO AFT
STOP/
SOV
TEST
REFUEL/DEFUEL
ACCESS PANEL
Grounding
Point
MANUAL AUTO
MANUAL
OFF
LEFT CTR RIGHT START
REFUEL REFUEL
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OPEN
DEFUEL
CLOSE
C STOP/
SOV
TEST
REFUEL/DEFUEL PANEL
REFUEL DISTRIBUTION
Refer to Refuel Schematic for component location, recognition, and operation.
All fuel tanks can be refueled either automatically (by the FMQGC) or manually (by
the refuel/defuel panel). The recommended pressure is 50 psig for pressure fueling.
A balance line in each tank is used during refueling to transfer fuel to the most
outboard section of the wing.
The filling sequence of the wing compartment during pressure refueling is as follows:
• Cell 2 is filled directly by the refuel system, fuel flows inboard by gravity into
• Cell 1, which is the inboard section including the feed tank. After inboard cells 1
and 2 are completely filled
• Cell 3 is filled to capacity by overflow of cell 2 fuel through the balance tube
connecting cells 2 and 3
High level sensors installed in each tank automatically close the refuel/defuel SOVs, if
the maximum fuel level capacity is reached. Relief valves augment the normal vent
system to prevent overpressure in case of overfilling a tank.
As with the wing tanks, automatic refueling of the center tank is controlled by the
FMQGC, with automatic shutoff commanded by the high level sensor.
REFUEL/DEFUEL SCHEMATIC
H H
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RV
H H
RV RV
Balance
Relief Valve Tube
Crossfeed Suction Defuel High Level
Valve Check Valve Sensor
NOTE
The fuel computer always strives to keep between 0 and 400 lb
maximum lateral imbalance, however, the software allows the
imbalance to reach 1100 lb before shutting down and going into
INHIB mode.
REFUEL/DEFUEL PANEL
Quantity Displays
MANUAL AUTO
MANUAL
OFF
LEFT CTR RIGHT START/STOP/SOV TEST
REFUEL REFUEL START
OPEN Switch
START – Starts automatic
refueling
STOP/SOV TEST – Stops
DEFUEL
C
CLOSE STOP/ automatic refueling and
SOV performs SOV test.
TEST
MODE SELECTOR
LEFT/CTR/RIGHT
OFF – No power to panel
MANUAL Switches
AUTO / REFUEL – Selected when aircraft to be
Manually controls
fueled automatically to a preselected fuel load.
valves open or closed.
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FAULT REPORTING
Fault reporting is in the form of error messages which will appear in the display
windows of the refuel/defuel panel.
The following illustration represents one example of fault reporting:
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10000 6100 10000
REPEATER
26100 REPEATER This indicates that two
TOTAL PRESEL panels are powered on.
ERROR MESSAGES
The following messages may be displayed on the refuel/defuel panel if a fault exists:
INHIBIT
In manual refuel or defuel mode, displayed when a tank switch is in the OPEN
position. In pressure defuel mode, displayed when an engine is on (no fire handles
pulled). In auto mode, displayed when the preselected fuel quantity is invalid, airplane
is in CAIMS maintenance mode, or the SOV shutoff test fails.
FULL
Displayed when the high level shutoff has been activated.
LOAD ERROR
In auto refuel mode, displayed when an invalid fuel distribution is selected. Example,
one tank contains more fuel than the target quantity assigned by the automatic
distribution.
IMBAL
Displayed when a predetermined fuel quantity imbalance exists between the left and
right wings.
REPEATER
Displayed in the PRESEL window of the external Refuel/Defuel Panel when two
panels are powered ON. The panel located in the flight compartment is in control and
the outside panel provides quantity display only.
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Dashes will be displayed for a fuel quantity if the computed value is invalid.
FAILED
Displayed in the PRESEL window if the Refuel/Defuel Panel is not functional.
FMQGC - FAILURE
FMQGC will be displayed in the TOTAL window and FAILURE in the PRESEL
window if the Refuel/Defuel Panel is not communicating with the fuel computer.
PRESSURE REFUELING
Pressure refueling is accomplished through the single point refuel/defuel adapter,
located in the right hand wing root, and is controlled by the refuel/defuel control panel.
An optional duplicate refuel/defuel control panel can be installed in the flight
compartment.
NOTE
A SHUTOFF TEST must be carried out prior to all refueling
operations.
If the test is successful, a SOV PASS is displayed in the PRESEL window. If the test
fails, a SOV FAIL is displayed in the PRESEL window.
Pressure refueling may be performed in either “automatic” or “manual” mode. The
airplane does not have a fuel jettison system.
A preselect fuel quantity is used during automatic refueling of the airplane. This
method will allow the airplane to be filled automatically to the desired fuel state
selected.
NOTE
The preselect quantity is the desired final total fuel quantity in the
tanks, and not the quantity to be added.
The computer determines the required distribution of fuel into each of the aircraft
tanks to achieve the preselected value and controls each refuel valve accordingly. The
refuel schedule (planning only) will fill the wings first, then the center tank. If the
center tank is used, it will be fueled to a minimum of 500 pounds to ensure pump
priming. The shutoff point, for each tank, is “anticipated” by the computer by
monitoring the refueling rate to determine the correct shutoff point for each individual
refueling operation.
When auto refueling is terminated by the computer, the quantity showing in the
TOTAL window is equal to that in the PRESEL window.
Auto refueling can be interrupted at any time by moving the START/STOP switch to
the STOP position. Individual tank quantities can be seen in the other two windows of
the display.
NOTES
1. The maximum refueling pressure is 50 psig.
2. The Tank Pressure Relief Valves must be tested for proper
function prior to refueling by manually operating the three
external pull handles.
3. Maximum fuel imbalance of 1100 pounds is allowed between
the two main tanks, following which, the tank quantity window on
the RDCP flashes an IMBAL message alternating with the tank
quantities every two seconds.
4. A SHUTOFF TEST of the system must be conducted during
each refueling.
AUTO REFUEL
The procedure for auto refuel is as follows:
• Open the RDCP access panel
• Place the MASTER switch in the ON position
• Allow the FMQGC to conduct BITE test until tank quantities are displayed steady
in all windows
NOTE
If a system fault is detected, the windows will display dashed
lines or error message(s) in the individual tank windows instead
of quantities. Do not proceed without investigating and rectifying
fault.
• Verify no error messages are displayed in any of the individual tank quantity
windows
• Verify all MANUAL tank switches are in the CLOSE position
• Place the MODE SELECTOR switch in the AUTO REFUEL position
• Note the quantities in the TOTAL and PRESEL windows. They should be the
same
• Hold the PRESEL switch in the INCR position until the PRESEL window displays
the desired total fuel quantity
• Connect the refuel tender to the single point adapter and adjust the tender pressure
as desired but not to exceed 50 psig
• Place the START/STOP switch in the START position and release it
• Verify tank quantities show increase
• Place the spring-loaded SHUTOFF TEST switch in the TEST position and hold it.
MANUAL REFUELING
In “manual” mode, it permits the operator to select and control the fuel quantity to be
added in each tank through the refuel/defuel panel. In this mode, the high level sensors
automatically close the refuel/defuel SOVs, if the maximum fuel level capacity is
reached.
MANUAL REFUEL
The procedure for manual refuel is as follows:
• Open the RDCP access panel
• Place the MASTER switch in the ON position
• Allow the FMQGC to conduct BITE test until tank quantities are displayed steady
in all windows
NOTE
If a system fault is detected, the windows will display dashed
lines or error message(s) in the individual tank windows instead
of quantities. Do not proceed without investigating and rectifying
fault.
• Verify no error messages are displayed in any of the individual tank quantity
windows
• Verify all MANUAL tank switches are in the CLOSE position
• Verify MODE SELECTOR switch is in the mid position marked AUTO REFUEL
• Note the quantities in the TOTAL and PRESEL windows. They should be the
same
• Move the MODE SELECTOR switch up to the position marked MANUAL
REFUEL
• Verify the PRESEL window displays the message MANUAL instead of quantity
• Connect the refuel tender to the single point adapter and adjust the tender pressure
as desired but not to exceed 50 psig
• Select the desired tank MANUAL switches to the OPEN position
• Verify that the selected tank quantities show increase
• Place the spring loaded SHUTOFF TEST switch in the TEST position and hold it
• Verify the PRESEL window displays SOV TEST
• Verify all tank quantities stop increasing to confirm the refuel valves have closed
• Verify the PRESEL window displays SOV STOP alternating with MANUAL and
does not display SOV FAIL
• Release the SHUTOFF TEST switch and verify tank quantities resume showing
increase with MANUAL showing steady in the PRESEL window
• When the desired fuel quantity for the selected tank is displayed on the tank
window, return the MANUAL switch to the CLOSE position to terminate the
fueling operation
• Return the MODE SELECTOR switch to AUTO REFUEL
• Disconnect the tender as required and return the RDCP MASTER switch to the
OFF position
• Secure RDCP access panel
GRAVITY REFUELING
The wing tanks may be refueled through over wing gravity fill adapters located on top
of both left and right wings. It is not possible to completely fill either wing tank by
gravity fueling, since the fill adapters are located outboard and below the maximum
fuel level.
The center tank may be refueled through a gravity fill adapter located on top of the
right hand wing.
SUCTION DEFUELING
Suction defueling of the fuel tanks is carried out by applying suction (recommended
pressure of -8 psig) to the single point refuel/defuel adapter, using the refuel/defuel
control panel.
WING TANK
Suction defueling of the wing tanks is accomplished by opening a valve which
connects the refuel/defuel manifold to the engine feed line. This allows fuel to be
drawn out of the tank through the suction defuel check valve in the feed tank.
CENTER TANK
The center tank is defueled through the refuel/defuel shutoff valve.
SUCTION DEFUEL
The procedure for suction defuel is as follows:
• Open the RDCP access panel
• Place the MASTER switch in the ON position
• Allow the FMQGC to conduct BITE test until tank quantities are displayed steady
in all windows
NOTE
If a system fault is detected, the windows will display dashed
lines or error message(s) in the individual tank windows instead
of quantities. Do not proceed without investigating and rectifying
fault.
• Verify no error messages are displayed in any of the individual tank quantity
windows
• Verify all MANUAL tank switches are in the CLOSE position
• Verify the AUTO REFUEL switch is in the mid position marked AUTO REFUEL
• Note the quantities in the TOTAL and PRESEL windows. They should be the same
• Move the MODE SELECTOR switch to the position marked MANUAL DEFUEL
• Verify the PRESEL window displays the message DEFUEL
• Connect the refuel tender to the single point adapter and adjust the tender pressure
to negative 8 psig (suction) maximum
• Select the desired tank MANUAL switches to the OPEN position
• Verify tank quantities show decrease
• When the desired fuel quantity for the selected tank is displayed on the tank
window, return the MANUAL switch to the CLOSE position to terminate the
defueling operation
• Move the MODE SELECTOR switch to AUTO REFUEL
• Disconnect the tender as required and return the RDCP MASTER switch to the
OFF position
• Secure RDCP access panel
PRESSURE DEFUELING
Pressure defueling of the fuel tanks is accomplished through the fuel shutoff valves
and single point adapter. Pressure defueling is identical to suction defueling, except
that primary defueling flow is provided by the AC boost pumps or DC auxiliary pump
in each feed tank.
NOTE
AC or DC electrical power is required to operate the airplane
pumps for this procedure.
Direct pressure defueling of the wing tank is accomplished using the AC boost pumps
or DC auxiliary pump in each feed tank.
Direct pressure defueling of the center tank is not possible. Center tank fuel may
however be transferred to the wing tanks using the center tank transfer pumps. From
there, it may then be defueled via the wing tank.
EICAS MESSAGES
FUEL IMBALANCE
Indicates that a fuel quantity imbalance
exists between the left and right wing FUEL COMPUTR FAIL
tanks of: CTR TANK FULL Indicates that both channels of
– More than 1100 lbs (499 kg) in flight Center tank has reached or the fuel system computer have
– Between 600 lbs (272 kg) and 1100 exceeded its computer failed.
lbs (499 kg) on ground or in Takeoff / controlled maximum capacity
Approach configuration. of 6100 lbs.
FUEL LO QTY
Indicates fuel in the left or right
wing tank is less than 600 lbs
L (R) FUEL RECIRC FAIL CTR TANK FULL (272 kg).
Indicates that the FRTT valve is FUEL COMPUTR FAIL
not in the commanded or FUEL IMBALANCE FUEL UNIT MISMATCH
allowed position. FUEL LO QTY The refuel/defuel panel and
EICAS indications are correct
L (R) FUEL RECIRC FAIL but in different units of
FUEL XFER FAIL FUEL UNIT MISMATCH
Transfer from the left wing to the measurements.
right wing has been requested FUEL XFER FAIL
and failed. FUEL XFER ON FUEL XFER ON
FUEL XFER FAIL Indicates that fuel is being
FUEL XFER FAIL transferred from the left wing
FUEL XFER ON tank to the right wing
Transfer from right wing to left
wing has been requested and
FUEL TEMP SENSOR unrequested.
failed. L (R) PRI FUEL PUMPS
WING TO CTR LEAK FUEL XFER ON
Indicates that fuel is being
FUEL TEMP SENSOR transferred from the right wing
On ground, indicates that a fuel tank to the left wing
temperature sensor is failed. unrequested.
With flaps deployed, will be
posted only if the failure requires L (R) PRI FUEL PUMPS
corrective action. Indicates both left or both right
forward and aft primary AC
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FUEL XFER ON
XFER VALVE OPEN Indicates that the right to left
Indicates that the wing FUEL XFER ON transfer system is in the
AUTO mode of operation.
transfer valve has failed to XFER VALVE OPEN
close at the completion of FUEL COMPUTR FAULT FUEL QTY DEGRADED
wing transfer operation.
FUEL QTY DEGRADED Indicates that the fuel
FUEL RECIRC ON computer detects a loss of
FUEL COMPUTR FAULT fuel gauging accuracy.
Indicates that either channel L (R) R/D VALVE OPEN
of the computer has failed.
FUEL RECIRC ON
On aircraft with FMQGC
pre-9 the fuel recirculation
system is operating in a
non-allowed configuration
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