A320 Fuel System Components

The video tutorial provides an overview of the A320 fuel system, highlighting its components such as the center, inner, and outer tanks, and the fuel pumps. It explains how fuel is transferred and managed within the system, including the roles of the cross-feed valve and low-pressure valves. The tutorial also covers how this information is presented to pilots via the ECAM fuel page, detailing the various indications and controls available on the fuel panel. The video concludes with a brief on the operational modes and controls for managing the fuel system effectively.

Where are the fuel tanks located in the A320 aircraft?

• Under the cockpit

• In the center fuselage and wings

• In the tail section

• In the landing gear compartments

What is the total usable fuel quantity for the A320?

• 25,000 kilograms

• 30,000 kilograms

• 19,000 kilograms

• 15,000 kilograms

How many fuel pumps are installed in each inner tank of the A320?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

What is the purpose of the cross-feed valve in the A320 fuel system?

• To cool the fuel

• To measure fuel temperature

• To connect or isolate the left and right sides

• To increase fuel pressure

Which component of the A320 fuel system feeds the APU?

• Center tank

• Inner tank

• All tanks

• Outer tank

What information is displayed on the ECAM fuel page?

• Only fuel quantity

• Weather conditions

• All components of the fuel system

• Engine performance data

Which of the following is NOT an indication displayed on the ECAM page?

• Fuel onboard (FOB)

• Outer tank fuel quantity

• Engine oil level

• Fuel used quantity

Where is the fuel panel located in the A320?

• Near the landing gear

• In the cargo hold

• On the overhead panel

• In the cockpit

What does the mode selector push-button switch control?

• The autopilot

• The two center tank pumps

• The lighting system

• The landing gear

What is the function of the cross-feed push-button switch?

• To connect or isolate the left and right sides of the fuel system

• To deploy the landing gear

• To start the engines

• To activate the emergency lights