Fuel dumping systems question

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rmp339

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I came across a section regarding fuel dumping, and fuel dumping systems, and I'm confused with one of the sample questions based on fuel dumping systems that I cannot seem to find a clear answer to. The question asks what fuel dumping systems usually incorporate? Would it be float operated shutoff valves in all tanks to ensure 45 minute supply of fuel after the dumping? Or an electric pump in each tank to accelerate the rate of dumping?

The two other options are- a flowmeter in the dump line to allow calculation of the amount of duel dumping in a particular time period.

and - provision in the main tanks to prevent dumping all the fuel

I haven't came across much in regards to a flowmeter being used in a fuel dumping system, and the provisions in the main tank to prevent all fuel from dumping seems right but I couldn't find anything with regard to that either.

Any help or clear answer (if known) would be greatly appreciated!

thanks.
 
Well, on the 767, there is no flow meter, you can pump the center tank dry, and the system will operate on the ground, while still in chocks. The airport may not like you to do that though.
 
In the Airbus 330 variant I fly.. Oh.. wait. Nevermind.

#shouldhaveboughtthe"EX"not the"DX"
 
No dump on Falcon 900 or Hawker 800... Just gotta land...

But those are like micro machines to what you bad boys drive!
 
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