2. Disclaimer
The content of this course is not intended to
supersede any approved or accepted manuals
and is for reference training purposes only.
The American Airlines Fueling Manual must be
used for actual American Airlines fuel
operations.
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3. A330-200 and A330-300
• In this training we will address the procedures for both
the A330-200 and the A330-300.
• The only difference for fueling is that the A330-200 has
a Center Tank which is not installed on the A330-300.
• The Center Tank fueling process follows the same
regimen as the wing tanks.
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5. General Warnings
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WARNING:
• DO NOT OPERATE THE HF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WHILE
FUELING THE AIRPLANE. A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION CAN
OCCUR.
• GROUND EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE POSITIONED UNDER
WING TIPS DURING FUELING OPERATION.
• FUELING VEHICLE MUST BE PROPERLY BONDED TO
AIRCRAFT BEFORE ANY FUELING/DEFUELING OPERATION.
• WHEN THERE IS AN INACCURATE/INOPERATIVE OR A
SUSPICION OF A GAUGE NOT INDICATING PROPERLY, STOP
FUELING AND NOTIFY AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
IMMEDIATELY IN PERSON OR OTHER AGREEABLE METHOD.
6. General Warnings cont.
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WARNING:
• IF A CIRCUIT BREAKER IS TRIPPED, TRIPS OR OPENS DURING
FUELING OPERATION, NOTIFY AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
IMMEDIATELY IN PERSON OR OTHER AGREEABLE METHOD. DO
NOT START OR RESUME FUELING OPERATIONS UNTIL
CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN.
• DO NOT START OR SHUT DOWN APU SHOULD FUEL SPILL.
NOTE:
• If a fuel component(s) is currently on mel placard as being
inoperative, aircraft maintenance does not need to be notified,
unless specific procedures during fueling operations require
the attention of aircraft maintenance.
• Defueling or transferring fuel with passengers onboard the aircraft
is prohibited, except under certain conditions.
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General Fueling Information
Fueling is accomplished by:
• Pressure refueling. Couplings in lower surface of each wing (auto/manual)
• Gravity refueling. Overwing ports. Upper surface of each wing.
Refuel Isolation Valve Override
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• Controlled from:
• Refuel panel in right
lower belly fairing
• Or, secondary refuel
panel next to left
wing receptacles.
• Refuel panel shown is
an A330-300.
• The system may be
powered electrically:
• APU
• GPU
• Or Aircraft Battery
General Fueling Information
Note: This is a
A330-300 fuel
panel. There is no
Center Tank
indicator or refuel
switch.
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• Two different procedures for fueling aircraft:
• Pressure refueling either Automatic (normally used)
• Manual. Overwing Gravity Fill.
NOTE: Automatic refueling is required unless the automatic system is
inoperative.
NOTE: The refuel valve switches have been safety wired in the Normal position
to ensure automatic pre-selected fueling. If manual fueling is required contact
Maintenance to cut the wire to allow operation of the switches and reinstallation
of the safety wire after fueling is completed.
General Fueling Information
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• To fill tanks to maximum capacity, aircraft must be on level ground.
• Up to 2º ground slope) and THS set at 0 degrees.
General Fueling Information
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General Fueling Information
When fueling in automatic mode,
the Fuel Monitoring and Control
System monitors and distributes
fuel automatically ensuring aircraft
balance.
20. Normal Fueling: Automatic Control
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1. Once equipment is positioned, connections, and bonding complete, open
fuel panel door:
• Allow time for self test to complete.
• If fuel panel does not energize, put PWR SUPPLY switch to BAT.
21. Normal Fueling: Automatic Control
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2. Lift guard. Push (in) and hold HI LEVEL TEST SWITCH.
• HIGH LEVEL lights and OVERFLOW lights go to opposite condition
• CKPT and END lights come on
• Fuel quantity, PRESELECTED and ACTUAL displays show all 8’s.
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CAUTION: Do not let refuel pressure get to more than 50 PSI.
• Prevents damage to Aircraft Fuel System.
3. LOAD switch to INC position and hold:
• Make sure numbers on PRESELECTED display increase.
• When PRESELECTED display shows necessary fuel load, release LOAD sw.
NOTE: To do a refuel, figure set must be a minimum of 440 lbs.
• (200 kg) more than FOB figure.
Normal Fueling: Automatic Control
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4. REFUEL VALVE switches in NORM position and guarded.
• If a switch is moved to SHUT during auto. refuel, applicable valve closes.
• If a switch is moved to OPEN during auto. refuel, FCMS ignores the
command until automatic refuel is complete.
• Then, after approx. 15 seconds, refuel will continue (in manual mode)
into applicable tank.
5. Start pump on fuel tanker/pump unit.
6. At refuel/defuel panel 990 VU, put MODE SELECT switch to REFUEL.
Normal Fueling: Automatic Control
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7. If following switches are not in correct configuration, END light will flash:
• One or more of the inlet valve switches is in OPEN or SHUT position
• On cockpit FUEL panel 245 VU, the T TANKMODE switch is set to FWD
• On cockpit FUEL panel 245 VU, the OUTER TK XFR switch is set to
MAN.
Normal Fueling: Automatic Control
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8. Make sure numbers on fuel quantity and ACTUAL displays increase.
• When refuel stops, make sure that:
• END light comes on and does not flash
• Numbers on ACTUAL and PRESELECTED displays are stable
and are the same -440 lb. (-200 kg) + 440 lb. (200 kg)
9. MODE SELECT switch to OFF. Close guard.
Normal Fueling: Automatic Control
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10. If on battery, put PWR SUPPLY switch to NORM.
11. Stop pump on fuel tanker/pump unit.
12. Disconnect (4) fuel supply hose couplings from aircraft refuel/defuel couplings
13. Install refuel/defuel coupling caps.
15. Close access panels.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH FORCE TO OPERATING ROD WHEN
YOU CLOSE PANEL. PREVENTS DAMAGE TO MECHANISM.
Normal Fueling: Automatic Control
28. Normal Fueling: Manual Control
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NOTE: Automatic refueling is required unless the automatic system is
inoperative.
NOTE: The refuel valve switches have been safety wired in the
Normal position to ensure automatic pre-selected fueling. If manual
fueling is required contact Maintenance to cut the wire to allow
operation of the switches and reinstallation of the safety wire after
fueling is completed.
29. Normal Fueling: Manual Control
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1. After fuel equipment setup, connections and panel door opening:
• Put REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE switch(es) for tank(s) to refuel to OPEN.
30. Normal Fueling: Manual Control
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To prevent tail tipping when refueling trim-tank,
you must have one of these conditions:
• Two inner-tank inlet valves open.
• Center tank inlet valve is open (-200 only)
• Two inner tanks above 30865 lb. (14000 kg)
• One inner tank above 30865 lb. (14000 kg)
and the other inner-tank inlet valve open.
Trim tank refueling requires two steps:
• When trim tank fuel reaches 2200 lbs.
below that shown on applicable refuel
distribution table, shut trim tank inlet valve.
• When two inner tanks are at target value
(refuel distribution table), open trim tank
inlet valve.
31. Normal Fueling: Manual Control
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3. Start pump on fuel tanker/pump unit.
4. On refuel/defuel panel 990VU, put MODE SELECT switch to REFUEL.
NOTE: If refuel isolation valve does not open:
• Push in and hold override switch.
• Monitor fuel quantity displays.
• Make sure numbers on fuel quantity and ACTUAL displays, increase.
32. Normal Fueling: Manual Control
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5. When each tank has correct fuel quantity, put its REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE
switch to the SHUT position.
NOTE: Each tank quantity can increase 220 lb. (100 kg) to 440 lb. (200 kg)
after REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE switch is set to SHUT.
33. Normal Fueling: Manual Control
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6. When fuel tank quantities are correct, put MODE SELECT switch to OFF.
• If isolation valve override was operated, release override button.
7. Put applicable REFUEL VALVES switch(es) to NORM position.
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10. If on battery, put PWR SUPPLY switch to NORM.
11. Stop pump on fuel tanker/pump unit.
12. Disconnect (4) fuel supply hose couplings from aircraft refuel/defuel couplings
13. Install refuel/defuel coupling caps.
15. Close access panels.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH FORCE TO OPERATING ROD WHEN
YOU CLOSE PANEL. PREVENTS DAMAGE TO MECHANISM.
Normal Fueling: Manual Control
36. Overwing Fueling
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NOTE: This procedure is not authorized for refueling the trim tank.
Contact American Airlines (AA) Maintenance.
• Accomplished using two overwing fill ports located on top of each wing.
• Ports located on top of inner tanks.
• If fueling other tanks, fuel transfer from inner tanks is required.
• Bond fueling nozzle to bonding point (grd. connection) prior to opening cap.
• Do not remove bonding until fueling is finished and cap is closed.
38. Fuel Transfer General
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• Can do ground transfer from center or inner tanks to all other tanks.
• Requires operation of aircraft fuel pumps and transfer valve controlled in
Flight Deck.
• Flight Deck functions - Flight Crew or Maintenance only.
• Fuel Control Monitoring System (FCMS) must be energized for ground
transfer.
• Fuel will flow from supply tank:
• To engine feed system
• Into refuel manifold to tank being filled
Trim tank is an exception to this and is a maintenance function only.
• When fuel quantity in Inner Tank decreases to 7716 lbs.:
• Two inter-tank transfer valves will open
• Automatically drains outer tanks into inner tanks
39. Fuel Transfer: Example Right Inner to Left Outer
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Refuel Panel :
1. MODE SELECT switch set to REFUEL.
2. TRANSF valve switch set to OPEN.
3. REFUEL valve switch for the tank to receive fuel set to OPEN.
40. Fuel Transfer: Example Right Inner to Left Outer
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Flight Deck Overhead Panel: Flight Crew or Maintenance only
1. STBY (or main) fuel pumps ON.
2. Crossfeed valve pushbutton switch OPEN.
Note: When required quantity is reached, release out fuel pump switch(s) and
crossfeed valve switch.
1. STB (or main) fuel pumps OFF.
2. Crossfeed valve pushbutton switch CLOSED.
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Completion:
1. MODE SELECT switch OFF.
2. TRANSF VALVE switch CLOSED.
3. Applicable REFUEL/DEFUEL valves SHUT.
4. Applicable REFUEL/DEFUEL valves NORM (switch guard down).
Fuel Transfer: Example Right Inner to Left Outer
43. Defueling General
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• Can use aircraft pumps (pressure) or suction pump on fueling equipment.
• Pressure defueling. Same procedures as fuel transfer.
• Sends the fuel to a tanker through refuel/defuel adapter rather than
through refuel valve to a different aircraft tank.
• Suction defueling draws fuel through refuel/defuel valve for tank being
defueled. Required to be opened.
• If one adaptor is used, must be marked USE THIS ADAPTOR TO DEFUEL.
• Trim Tank and Outer Tank fuel can only transfer to Inner tanks.
• Would be defueled from inner tanks.
• Trim Tank transfer is a maintenance function.
44. Example: Pressure Defueling Right Inner Wing Tank
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Refuel Panel :
1. MODE SELECT switch set to DEFUEL.
2. TRANSF valve switch set to OPEN.
3. Ensure all REFUEL valve switches are set to NORMAL.
Flight Deck Overhead Panel: Flight Crew or Maintenance only
1. STBY (or main) fuel pump(s) set to ON.
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When the desired Quantity is reached.
Refuel Panel :
1. MODE SELECT switch set to OFF.
2. TRANSF valve switch set to CLOSED.
Flight Deck Overhead Panel: Flight Crew or Maintenance only
1. STBY (or main) fuel pump(s) set to OFF.
Example: Pressure Defueling Right Inner Wing Tank
49. Conclusion
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You have learned the American Airlines Fueling Manual procedures required to
service the A330-200 and 300 aircraft including:
• Refueling both pressure and overwing.
• Transfer with an example from Right Inner to Left Outer.
• Defuel with an example of Right Wing defueling to zero.
The safe and accurate delivery of fuel depends on you to consistently follow the
procedures spelled out in the American Airlines Fueling Manual.
This is the Normal Fueling Procedures course for the Airbus A330-200 and 300.
The Inoperative Indication Procedures training is covered in a different course.
This course is to be used by AA instructors or designated vendor trainers (Fuel/Defuel Designee), along with hands on proficiency training at the aircraft, in order to qualify vendor personnel to fuel AA A330 aircraft.
When taught in conjunction with the Fueling/Defueling Designee Handbook and hands on proficiency training at the aircraft this course becomes one of the three requirements to qualify a vendor as a Designated Fuel Trainer (Fuel/Defuel Designee).
The content of this course was derived from the American Airlines Fueling Manual and was current to that manual as of the date on the presentation. The Instructor notes are a combination of Fueling Manual excerpts, Maintenance Manual excerpts, and Author comments (italicized).
This course will focus on the normal into plane processes and procedures with some material covering transfer and defueling. Fuel storage and quality standards are not part of this course.
From the FM.
From the FM.
From the FM.
From the FM.
Fueling is accomplished by pressure refueling through couplings in the lower surface of each wing (auto/manual) or gravity over wing refueling through overwing ports in the upper surface of each wing.
Refueling may be controlled from the refuel panel in the right lower belly fairing or a secondary refuel panel next to the left wing receptacles.
The refuel panel shown is an A330-300.
The system may be powered electrically from the APU, GPU, or the Aircraft Battery.
A330-200 Fuel Panel: Note the Center Tank quantity indicator and the refuel switch.
A brief explanation of the system with emphasis on the refueling portion is all that is needed at this point.
There are two different procedures for fueling the aircraft.
The first is Pressure refueling either Automatic (normally used) or Manual.
The second is Overwing Gravity Fill.
To fill the fuel tanks to their maximum capacity, the aircraft must be on level ground (up to 2Âş ground slope) and the THS set at 0 degrees.
When fueling in the automatic mode the Fuel Monitoring and Control System monitors and distributes fuel automatically ensuring aircraft balance.
From the FM.
Fueling Panel
Fuel Quantity Indicator (FQI) Panel Shows the quantity of fuel in each fuel tank, the total fuel quantity (ACTUAL) in the aircraft and the required fuel quantity (PRESELECTED).
Load Switch - Used to set the required fuel quantity on the PRESELECTED display.
Mode Select Switch - When set to REFUEL, the fuel-tank inlet valves can be opened and shut either automatically by the FCMC or manually by the applicable REFUEL-DEFUELVALVES switch. When set to DEFUEL, the inlet-valves can be opened and shut manually as required.
Refuel-Defuel-Valves Switches - Open or shut the applicable fuel-tank inlet valve and override any automatic command. When set to NORM, the FCMC controls the operation of the inlet valves. If an inlet valve actuator fails and the related valves switch has no effect, valves may be opened or closed by Maintenance personnel only.
NOTEÂ Â :Â Â Â The FCMC gives priority to a valve switch command over that of a software command. Therefore, an Auto-Refuel, with the correct fuel distribution, can only be achieved when all the REFUEL-DEFUEL-VALVES switches are set to NORM.
High Level Lights - Illuminate when the related fuel-tank high level sensors are wet, indicating a fuel tank is full. The trim tank high level light may be used for full tank verification if the FQI for this tank is operative at the Refuel Panel(s) and Flight Deck.
Overflow Lights - Illuminate when the related surge tank level sensors are wet.
From the FM.
High Level Test - Before the start of a refuel, a test of the high Level Protection system is required. To start the test, the HI LVL TEST Push Button Switch (P/BSW) is pushed in and held, for approximately 10 seconds. If the applicable circuits and level sensors are serviceable, the six HIGH LEVEL lights and the three OVERFLOW lights come on. If a fuel-tank is full or a surge-tank has overflowed, such that the high-level light is already on, the test will turn the light off. Therefore, if a light does not change from its initial state, during the test, there is a fault with the applicable circuit.
NOTEÂ Â :Â Â Â A sensor circuit may fail such that the high-level light, or overflow light, comes on when a tank is not full. This condition is described in this manual as "failed wet."
Transfer Valve Switch - Controls the operation of the Aft Transfer. This enables a post-refuel ground-transfer of fuel, from one aircraft fuel-tank to another, to be controlled from the external fueling panel. Power Supply Switch - When the PWR SUPPLY switch is set to NORM, the refuel power source can be from either the APU, or a GPU. When the switch is set to BAT, the power source is from the aircraft batteries.
Emergency Shutdown - This switch is used to shut down the APU if a fuel spillage or overflow occurs.
End Indicator Light - A steady light indicates that the refuel is complete. A flashing light indicates that the refuel isolation valves have shut, if one of the following conditions occurs: 1. Surge tank overflow sensor is wet 2. Jettison valve is open 3. Fuel tank high level sensor circuit has failed 4. T TANK FWD, transfer push button switch (P/BSW) is pushed (in) 5. There is a difference between the flight deck fuel control panel set up and the external refuel/defuel panel set up.
From the FM.
Once proper refuel equipment positioning, connections, and bonding are complete, open the fuel panel door:
Allow time for the self test to complete.
If fuel panel does not energize put the PWR SUPPLY switch to BAT.
Lift the guard, then push (in) on the refuel/defuel control panel and hold the HI LEVEL TEST SWITCH.
The HIGH LEVEL lights and the OVERFLOW lights go to the opposite condition
The CKPT and END lights come on
The fuel quantity, PRESELECTED AND ACTUAL displays show all 8’s.
CAUTION: Do not let the refuel pressure get to more than 50 PSI. This will prevent damage to the Aircraft Fuel System.
Put the LOAD switch to the INC position and hold it there:
Make sure that the numbers on the PRESELECTED display increase. When the PRESELECTED display shows the necessary fuel load, release the LOAD switch.
NOTE: To do a refuel, the figure set must be a minimum of 440 lbs. (200 kg) more than the FOB figure.
Make sure that the REFUEL VALVE switches are in the NORM position and guarded.
NOTE: If a switch is moved to SHUT during the automatic refuel, the applicable valve closes. If a switch is moved to OPEN during the automatic refuel, the FCMS ignores the command until the automatic refuel is complete. Then, after approximately 15 seconds the refuel will continue (in manual mode) into the applicable tank.
Start the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit.
At the refuel/defuel control panel 990 VU, put the MODE SELECT switch to the REFUEL position.
If the following switches are not in the correct configuration, the END light will flash:
One or more of the inlet valve switches is in the OPEN or SHUT position
On cockpit FUEL panel 245 VU, the T TANKMODE switch is set to FWD
On cockpit FUEL panel 245 VU, the OUTER TK XFR switch is set to MAN.
Make sure that the numbers on the fuel quantity and the ACTUAL displays increase. When the refuel stops, make sure that:
The END light comes on and does not flash
The numbers on the ACTUAL and the PRESELECTED displays are stable and are the same -440 lb. (-200 kg) + 440 lb. (200 kg)
Set the MODE SELECT switch to OFF and close the guard.
If the power supply is from the battery, put the PWR SUPPLY switch to NORM.
Stop the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit.
Disconnect the couplings of the four fuel supply hoses from the aircraft refuel/defuel couplings.
Install the refuel/defuel coupling caps.
Close the access panels.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH FORCE TO THE OPERATING ROD WHEN YOU CLOSE THE PANEL. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM.
After fuel equipment setup, connections and panel door opening, put the REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE switch(es) for the fuel tank(s) you want to refuel to the OPEN position.
Note: Due to the possibility of a tail-heavy condition (tail tipping), to refuel the trim-tank, you must have one of these conditions:
The two inner-tank inlet valves are open.
The center tank inlet valve is open. (-200 only)
The two inner tanks fuel quantities are above 30865 lb. (14000 kg)
One inner tank fuel quantity is above 30865 lb. (14000 kg) and the other inner-tank inlet valve is open.
Note: If the trim tank is to be refueled, it must be done in two steps:
When the trim tank fuel quantity reaches 2200 lbs. below that shown on the applicable refuel distribution table, shut the trim tank inlet valve.
When the two inner tanks are at the target value (refuel distribution table), open the trim tank inlet valve.
Start the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit.
On the refuel/defuel control panel 990VU: Put the MODE SELECT switch to the REFUEL position. NOTE: If the refuel isolation valve does not open, push in and hold the override push button switch. Monitor the fuel quantity displays. Make sure that the numbers on the fuel quantity and ACTUAL displays, increase.
5. When each tank has the correct fuel quantity, put its REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE switch to the SHUT position.
NOTE: Each tank quantity can increase 220 lb. (100 kg) to 440 lb. (200 kg) after the REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE switch is set to SHUT.
When the fuel tank quantities are correct, put the MODE SELECT switch to the OFF position. If it was necessary to operate the isolation valve override, release the override push button.
Put the applicable REFUEL VALVES switch(es) to the NORM position.
If the power supply is from the battery, put the PWR SUPPLY switch to NORM.
Stop the pump on the fuel tanker/pump unit.
Disconnect the couplings of the four fuel supply hoses from the aircraft refuel/defuel couplings.
Install the refuel/defuel coupling caps.
Close the access panels.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH FORCE TO THE OPERATING ROD WHEN YOU CLOSE THE PANEL. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM.
From the FM.
NOTE:Â Â This procedure is not authorized for refueling the trim tank. Contact American Airlines (AA) Maintenance.
Overwing fueling is accomplished using the two overwing fill ports located on top of each wing.
These ports are located at the top of the inner tanks and if fueling other tanks, fuel transfer from the inner tanks is required.
Bond the fueling nozzle to the bonding point (ground connection) prior to opening the cap.
Do not remove the bonding until fueling is finished and the cap is closed.
A synopsis of info from the FM.
It is possible to do a ground transfer from the center or inner tanks to all other tanks.
Fuel transfer requires the operation of aircraft fuel pumps and the transfer valve controlled in the Flight Deck. Flight Deck functions are to be accomplished by Flight Crew or Maintenance personnel only.
The Fuel Control Monitoring System (FCMS) must be energized for fuel ground transfer.
The fuel will flow from the supply tank to the engine feed system into the refuel manifold to the tank being filled. The trim tank is an exception to this and is a maintenance function only.
When fuel quantity in the Inner Tank decreases to 7716 lbs., the two inter-tank transfer valves will open, automatically draining the outer tanks into the inner tanks.
An example of one of many possibilities for fuel transfer.
Refuel Panel :
MODE SELECT switch set to REFUEL.
TRANSF valve switch set to OPEN.
REFUEL valve switch for the tank to receive fuel set to OPEN.
An example of one of many possibilities for fuel transfer.
Flight Deck Overhead Panel: Flight Crew or Maintenance only
STBY (or main) fuel pumps set to ON.
Crossfeed valve pushbutton switch set to OPEN.
Note: When the required quantity is reached, release out the fuel pump switch(s) and crossfeed valve switch.
STB (or main) fuel pumps set to OFF.
Crossfeed valve pushbutton switch set to CLOSED.
An example of one of many possibilities for fuel transfer.
Completion:
Refuel Panel
MODE SELECT switch set to OFF.
TRANSF VALVE switch set to CLOSED.
Applicable REFUEL/DEFUEL valves set to SHUT.
Applicable REFUEL/DEFUEL valves set to NORM (switch guard down).
From the FM.
Defueling can use the aircraft pumps (pressure) or the suction pump on the fueling equipment.
Pressure defueling removes fuel from a tank using the same procedures as fuel transfer.
Pressure defueling only differs from transfer by sending the fuel to a tanker through the refuel/defuel adapter rather than through the refuel valve to a different tank on the aircraft.
Suction defueling will draw fuel through the refuel/defuel valve for the tank being defueled and requires it to be opened.
If only one adaptor is used for a defuel, it must be the one marked USE THIS ADAPTOR TO DEFUEL.
The Trim Tank and Outer Tank fuel can only transfer to the Inner Tanks and if needed would be defueled from there. Trim Tank transfer is a maintenance function.
