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B 737-300/400/500
ATA 28
FUEL
ATA 104 LEVEL 3
Book No:
B737-3 28 L3 E
Lufthansa
Technical Training GmbH
Lufthansa Base
B737-3 28 L3 E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATA 28 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28-00
FUEL GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PANEL DESCRIPTION (FUELING STATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
2
4
6
8
28-10
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TANKS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BAFFLE CHECK VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TANK DRAIN VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CENTER TANK DRAIN VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APU SHROUD DRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
10
12
16
18
22
24
28-20
FUEL VENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TANK VENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VENT SCOOP AND FLAME ARRESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLAME ARRESTER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
26
28
28
28-30
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRESSURE FUELING STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUELING OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUELING MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUELING CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLOAT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OVERWING FUELING PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
30
32
34
36
38
40
28-40
FUEL FEED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL BOOST PUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAIN AND CENTER TANK BOOST PUMP POWER CONTROL . . .
BOOST PUMP CHECK VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE FUEL FEED VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
42
44
46
48
50
52
56
58
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28-50
CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . .
CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM CONTROL LOGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL SCAVENGE JET PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
60
62
64
28-60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM BUSSING PLUG AND TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEASURING STICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
66
68
70
72
74
78
28-70
FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . .
FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
82
84
28-80
FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . .
FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
86
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B737-3 28 L3 E
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
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3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
Figure 36
Figure 37
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40
Figure 41
Figure 42
Figure 43
73
75
77
79
81
83
85
87
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B737-300/400/500
28-00
ATA 28
FUEL
FUEL
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
28-00
FUEL GENERAL
Operation
Electric motor-driven pumps and fuel lines deliver fuel from any tank to one or
both engines.
Fuel from boost pumps can also be delivered through a defueling valve
( manual operated on ground only ) into fueling manifold for removal and tankto-tank transfer.
A Fuel Dump System is not installed.
A Fuel Scavenge System transfered the residual fuel in the center tank into
tank No. 1 by a jet pump when the last center tank boost pump switch has
been switched to off.
Fuel quantity indicators in the flight compartment, and fueling quantity indicators at the pressure fueling station, indicate the quantity of fuel on the airplane.
Measuring sticks are installed on the underside of the tank No. 1 and No. 2.
only. They can be used as an alternate method to determine the fuel quantity.
Fuel low pressure lights indicate low engine boost pump outlet pressure and a
fuel temerature indicator shows the fuel temperature in tank No. 1 on the forward overhead panel.
The APU is supplied by a additional DC operated boost pump from fuel tank
No. 1 during starting.
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
SURGE TANK
NO. 2 TANK
NO. 1 TANK
SURGE TANK
CENTER
TANK
Figure 1
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
Note:
The fuel quantity indicators for tank No. 1 and No. 2 in the cockpit are identical
and fully interchangeable with the indicators No. 1 and No. 2 at the pressure
fueling station. The center tank indicators can also be interchanged between
cockpit and fueling station.
The Fuel Summation Unit
- is installed at the right hand side over the first officers seat
- added the fuel values of the fuel quantity indicators and send the signal
to the Flight Management Computer System (FMCS)
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
FUEL
CONTROL
PANEL
MASTER CAUTION
ANNUNCIATOR
FUEL
LINE
SELECT
KEY
INITIAL
REFERNCE
BUTTON
CTR
BRT
QTY TEST
ERR
CAPACITANCE
TRIMMER
(3 LOCATIONS)
FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY
CALIBRATION
CTR TANK
FUEL
TANK 1
ERR
ERR
CRT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
FMC
FUEL
QUANTITY
INDICATORS
TEST SWITCH
FUEL
CATHODE
RAY TUBE
(CRT)
FUEL
SUMMATION
UNIT
TANK 2
INIT
REF
RTE
DIR
INTC
LEGS
N1
LIMIT
FIX
D PREV
S PAGE
P
Y W
NEXT
PAGE
CLB
CRZ
DES
DEP
ARR
HOLD
PROG EXEC
1
F
A
4
I
L A
7
+/-
DEL
CLR
M
S
W G
Figure 2
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
Feb. 2000
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
ENGINE FUEL
SHUTOFF VALVE
POSITION
INDICATING
LIGHT
OVERHEAD
FUEL PANEL
P5
FUEL VALVE
CLOSED
B
MASTER
CAUTION
LIGHTS
CROSSFEED
VALVE
POSITION
INDICATING
LIGHT
-40
+40
C
FILTER
BYPASS
VALVE
OPEN
A
CROSS
- ENGINE
START
LEVER
- FIRE HANDLE
FIRE
WARN
FUEL LOW
PRESSURE
INDICATING
LIGHT
(6 PLACES)
MASTER
CAUTION
FLT CONT
ELEC
IRS
APU
FUEL
FUEL BOOST
PUMP SWITCH
(6 PLACES)
FILTER
BYPASS
FEED
LOW
LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A
A
CROSSFEED
VALVE
SWITCH
0
FUEL +20
TEMP
-20
FUEL
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
(TANK NO. 1)
FUEL VALVE
CLOSED
B
FUEL PUMPS
OFF
L
R
ON
CTR
LOW
LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A
A
AFT
LOW
LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A
A
FWD
FWD
OFF
AFT
OFF
FUEL
ON
1
OVHT/DET
PUMPS
ON
2
Figure 3
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
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FUEL
GENERAL
B737-300/400/500
28-00
FUELING
RECEPTACLE
FUELING POWER
CONTROL SWITCH
REFUEL STATION
REFUEL PANEL
(P15 PANEL)
WING
LEADING
EDGE
ACCESS
DOOR
FWD
PANEL
LIGHTS
REFUEL STATION
VALVE
TEST
GAGES &
FUELING
POSITION
b
LIGHTS
FUELING VALVE
POSITION LIGHTS
CENTER TANK
TANK No.1
TEST TANK No.2
GAGES
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OFF
AUX FUELING
POWER CONTROL
FUEL
CLOSED
CLOSED
FUEL
CLOSED
FUEL
ERR
ERR
ERR
REFUEL PANEL
Figure 4
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Refuel Station
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
28-10
STORAGE
TANKS DESCRIPTION
Purpose
Integral fuel tanks, No. 1, No. 2 and center, store fuel required to run the engines and auxiliary power unit. A surge tank, outboard of each wing tank, collects fuel overflow and includes equipment for venting the fuel tanks to overboard.
Location
The main tank No. 1 and main tank No. 2 are located in the interspar area of
each wing. The center tank is contained entirely within the fuselage. The surge
tanks are extensions of the main tanks.
A surge tank contains any fuel overflow from the tanks and provides the vending. A drain line allows the fuel overflow to drain back into the center tank.
A vent scoop is installed on the bottom skin of the surge tank. The vent scoop
provides a venting of the surge tank and a positve tank pressure during flight.
In case of overfuelling, the fuel will flow through the vent scoop out of the surge
tank on the ground.
In the access panels 1, 4, 6, 8 and 10 of tank No. 1 and No. 2 are drip sticks
installed for an alternate fuel quantity measuring.
Physical Description
Primary wing structure is used for the airplane fuel tanks. The tanks are located
between the front and rear spars and between the upper and lower wing skin.
Solid tank end ribs closes the ends of each tank, while all other wing ribs act
as fuel baffels to reduce fuel slosh. The center tank is diveded into three cavities by spanwise beams.
All fuel tanks are fuel thight. Close metal-to-metal fit of all parts forms the basic seal. Sealing compounds and sealed fasteners are used on all joints to
complete the fluid tight seal. Two of the wing ribs contain a series of baffle
check valves to prevent fuel swapping within the tank and fuel flow away from
the boost pumps during flight.
Access panels on the wing lower surface provide access to each tank. Access
openings in the tank ribs are provided for areas wich are not directly accessibble through the access panels.
In the left air condition bay is a panel installed in order to access the center
tank.
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
BOOST PUMP
ACCESS PANEL
NO. 1
NO. 2
NO. 1
WING CENTER
SECTION ACCESS PANEL
ACCESS
PANELS
1
NO. 3
ACCESS PANELS NO. 1 THRU 13
NO. 4
NO. 5
BOLT
NO. 6
NO. 7
NO. 9
NO. 8
NO. 11
NO. 10
NO. 13
NO. 12
WING
UPPER
SKIN
BOOST PUMP
ACCESS PANEL
NO. 2
UPPER WING FUEL
UPPER WING
FUEL TANK
ACCESS PANEL
SURGE TANK
FWD
1
INBD
HIGH IMPACT
RESISTANT
ACCESS PANELS
Figure 5
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
MOLDED
RUBBER SEAL
SEE A
ACCESS PANEL
PHENOLIC
RING SEAL
GASKET
MOLDED
RING SEAL
INSERT
GASKET
ACCESS
PANEL
WING LOWER
SKIN
MOUNTING
SCREW
(17 LOCATIONS)
CLAMP RING
MOUNTING
SCREW
HEX NUT
ACCESS PANEL
NUT RETAINING PLUG
GASKET IMPREGNATED WITH
ANTICORROSION GREASE
MOLDED
RUBBER
SEAL
CLAMP RING
1
1
NOT INSTALLED ON
MOLDED ALUMINUM
HONEYCOMB DOOR
Figure 6
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PHENOLIC
ANTICHAFE STRIP
A
B737-300/400/500
28-10
FUEL
STORAGE
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
ACCESS
PANEL
CLAMP
RING
WING SKIN
CENTER TANK
ACCESS PANEL
A
ACCESS
PANEL
B
LOWER
CENTER
WING
PANEL
BONDING
JUMPER
APPLY CONTINUOUS
FILLET SEAL AROUND
OUTER EDGE OF
CLAMP RING
CLAMP
RING
WASHER
BOLT
Figure 7
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
Operation
The baffle check valves are free swinging and flow actuated. Inboard fuel flow
opens and outboard flow closes the valves.
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(5 LOCATIONS)
(WBL 157.0)
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(6 LOCATIONS)
(WBL 227.0)
SURGE TANK
BODY
VALVE
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(1 LOCATION)
(WBL 557.0)
INBD
Figure 8
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
Maintenance Practices
The primary drain O-Ring of the main tank drain valve poppet, can be replaced
without draining or entering the fuel tank by placing the valve in the seal service
positon ( old valve version P/N VD82-2941 ). If it is a new valve ( P/N
87-5273 ) installed, a wrench tool is required in order to replace the O-Rings
by release the valve core plug. The removal of the valve assembly requires
draining and entering the tank.
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
JAM NUT
SCREEN
GUIDE PIN IN
SEAL REPLACEMENT
POSITION
GUIDE PIN IN
DRAIN POSITION
PRIMARY
DRAIN
O -RING
GUIDE PIN IN
CLOSED POSITION
WING SKIN
VALVE FACE
WING SKIN
POPPET
PRIMARY
O -RING
VALVE
CORE
O -RING
POPPET
VALVE
CORE
PLUG
Figure 9
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
Maintenance Practices
The valve has a flapper valve, therefore the poppet valve assembly is removeable without draining the fuel tank, by using a wrench tool. The valve poppet is
unscrewed from its housing and installed in a thread sleeve of the lower wing
skin ( be careful during change ).
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
FLAPPER
VALVE
SCREEN
SPRING
SURGE TANK
FUEL SUMP
DRAIN VALVE
SHRINK-FIT
BUSHING
SURGE TANK
FUEL SUMP
DRAIN VALVE
HINGE PIN
POPPET VALVE
WING
LOWER
SKIN
DRAIN
VALVE
TOOL
5/8 SOCKET
Figure 10
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USE T-HANDLE
FOR REMOVAL AND
TORQUE WRENCH
FOR INSTALLATION
FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
Operation
The sump is drained as follows:
- If the sump drain valve does not have an actuating rod (Tool-Operated)
S To drain, insert a broad-bladed screwdriver in slot, turn clockwise and
push up on the plunger.
S To close, release the plunger, let the slot align fore and aft, and close
access door.
- If the sump drain valve has an actuating rod (Rod-Actuated)
S To drain, pull on the actuating rod.
S To close, release the rod and close the access door.
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FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
SUMP DRAIN
VALVE
ATTACHING
SUMP
DRAIN
VALVE
FLAPPER
ASSEMBLY
LOWER WING
SKIN PANEL
PLUNGER
O-RING
UPPER
HOUSING
O-RING
UPPER
HOUSING
CENTER WING
CAVITY NO. 2
BOLTS
LOCKING
DETENT
EARS
LOCKPIN
VALVE
ACTUATING
CAM
SUMP DRAIN
ASSEMBLY
PLUNGER
DRAIN TUBE
ASSEMBLY
DRAIN TUBE
HOSE
SUMP
DRAIN
ASSEMBLY
SUMP
DRAIN
ASSEMBLY
CLAMP
ACTUATING
ROD
ACTUATING ROD
BONDING JUMPER
(TO STRUCTURE)
ACCESS DOOR
HOSE
RETAINING
PLATE
LOWER
HOUSING
SUMP DRAIN
PULL TO DRAIN.
RELEASE TO CLOSE.
VERIFY THAT HANDLE
RETURNS TO CLOSED
POSITION.
LOWER BODY
SKIN
DRAIN
TUBE
DOOR
ACCESS
FASTENER DOOR
Figure 11
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RETAINING
PLATE
DRAIN
WELL
ACCESS
DOOR
SUMP DRAIN
LOWER
BODY SKIN
(770328)
FUEL
STORAGE
B737-300/400/500
28-10
Operation
During operation, only moistere drains from the mast. If the APU fuel line is
leaking, fuel drains from the drain mast.
The drain cock is used to check for and drain off any leaking fuel while on the
ground. The drain cock must be closed for flight.
Note: It is optional to have the hydraulic resevoir vent line connected to the
drain mast on new B737 airplanes (see ATA 29 Hydraulic).
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B737-300/400/500
28-10
FUEL
STORAGE
Figure 12
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FUEL
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28-20
28-20
B737-300/400/500
Physical Description
Two parallel vent channels extend into the main and center tanks from the
surge tanks. Two stringers attached to the wing upper skin form each hat section channel. The channels open into each surge tank. The aft channel terminates near the wing root in the wing tanks and is connected to a vent tube. The
forward channel passes through the center tank and forms a continuous channel connecting the left and right surge tanks. The center tank is vented by tubings and is connected to the forward channel.
A tube is mounted to the channel in tanks No. l and 2. In the center tank, tubing
is mounted to the channel at two places. Two drain check valves are installed
in the center tank vent tubing, to drain the tubing/channel/surge tanks.
A surge tank, located at the end of each wing, collects any overflow fuel passing through the vent channels. The overflow fuel flows through a surge tank
drain line into the center tank.
Tank No. l and 2 float valves are located in the channel of the wing tanks. The
center tank float valve is in the vent tubing.
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FUEL
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-20
RELIEVES TRAPPED
AIR DURING FUELING
VENT DUCT
(UPPER WING
STRINGER)
HINGE
VALVE STOP
CHECK
VALVE
FLOAT
FLOAT VALVE
(NORMAL VENT)
(TYP 2 PLS)
CHECK
VALVES
(TYP 2 PLACES)
UPPER SURFACE
(SEALED)
STRINGER 11
VALVE STOP
VENT
LINE
CLIMB
VENTS
FWD
FLOAT
DRAIN
SURGE TANK
GRAVITY
DRAIN LINE
VENT
SCOOP
CHECK
VALVE
HOLE
O-RING
CROSSOVER
TUBE
INBD
OVERBOARD
VENT & RAM
PRESSUREINLET
(LWR SURF)
FLOAT VALVE
(NORMAL VENTS)
DEFLECTOR
CENTER TANK
TANK 1
UPPER SURFACE
(SEALED)
STRINGER 9
TANK 2
SURGE TANK
SURGE TANK
CHECK
VALVE
Figure 13
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FUEL
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-20
Maintenance advice:
If the flame arrester pressure relief valve was found open, you must check the
flame arrester for condition (clogging).
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FUEL
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-20
MANUAL
RESET
KNOB
MOLDED
RING SEAL
INSERT
ACCESS
PANEL
VALVE POPPET
(RAISED-OPEN- POSITION)
WING LOWER SKIN
MOUNTING
SCREW
(17 LOCATIONS)
FLAME ARRESTER
FILLET SEALANT
(BMS 5-26, TYPE II)
BOLT AND
SEAL WASHER
(8 LOCATIONS)
VALVE POPPET
(FLUSH WITH OUTER
SURFACE-CLOSED
POSITION)
WING LOWER SKIN
Figure 14
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
28-30
Control
When the fueling station door is opened, the fueling power switch is actuated
and the panel is illuminated by 3 white lights. (If the fueling power switch fails to
operate, power to the panel can be supplied by holding the auxiliary fueling
power control switch.)
Operation
Prior to the fueling operation, the 3 blue lights and quantity indicators are
checked for proper operation. Using the fueling valve switches in the open
position, allows the fueling valve to open, blue lights illuminate, and fuel proceeds to the respective tank. Fueling can be stopped by placing the valve
switch to the closed position, or fueling stops automatically by a float switch
when the tank is full. Upon completion of fueling, closing of the door removes
power from the fueling station.
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
REFUEL STATION
VALVE
TEST
GAGES &
POSITION
GROUND REFUELING
RELAYS R10 / R11 IM E 3-3
LIGHTS
b
FUELING
TANK No.2
TEST
GAGES
CENTER TANK
TANK No.1
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
FUELING
POWER
SWITCH
FUELING
RECEPTACLE
OFF
AUX FUELING
POWER CONTROL
FUEL
FUEL
REFUEL PANEL
(P15 PANEL)
FUEL
ERR
ERR
ERR
%
WING
LEADING
EDGE
ACCESS
DOOR
FWD
PANEL
LIGHTS
REFUEL STATION
Figure 15
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
FUELING OPERATION
Purpose
The fueling system provides a means of filling the fuel tanks on the airplane.
System Description
Fueling can be accomplished by the use of a single pressure fueling station
through which all tanks can be filled partially or completely. Alternately, the
main tanks can be filled through the overwing ports. The center tank can be
filled by transferring fuel from the main tanks using the fueling station.
General Component Location
The components associated with the fueling system are the fueling station located under the right wing leading edge outboard of the engine, 3 float
switches one inside each fuel tank and 2 overwing ports on top of each main
tank.
Backup Operation
The main fuel tanks can be filled through the overwing ports.
The center tank can be filled by transferring fuel from the main tanks.
General Operation
All tanks can be filled from the fueling station. The tanks can be filled to any
desired quantity by using the control panel. The float switches sense full tank
condition and automatically stop the fueling. Power requirements are supplied
by ground power, APU or the battery. Pressure fueling can also be done manually. Maximum fuel pressure is 55 psi.
Operation
With the fueling hose connected to the fueling manifold and the three fueling
valves open, fuel is supplied to the three tanks.
Supply to the main tank No. 1 passes through main tank No. 2 and center tank.
Supply to the center tank passes through main tank No. 2 and a check valve.
Upstream of the check valve are vent lines from the two center tank pumps.
These lines ensure automatic repriming of the pumps during fueling.
Supply to the main tank No. 2 is through a restrictor to ensure same fueling
rate as for main tank No. 1.
During the fueling operation, if the fueling valves fail to close, the excess fuel
enters the vent system and proceeds overboard through the vent surge tanks
and the vent scoop.
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
(EXAMPLE)
CENTER TANK
BOOST PUMPS
PRIME LINE
FUELING
FLOAT
SWITCH
CENTER TANK
DEFUELING VALVE
(REF 28-23-00)
FUELING RECEPTACLE
CENTER
TANK
SUPPLY
FUELING MANIFOLD
FUELING SHUTOFF
VALVES (3)
CENTER TANK
NO. 2 TANK
Figure 16
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FUELING
FLOAT SWITCH
TANK NO.2
FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
FUELING MANIFOLD
Purpose
The fueling manifold is used as a distribution center for the pressure fueling,
defueling and fuel transfer.
Location
The fueling manifold is located on the right wing front spar in the fueling station.
Physical Description
The manifold consists of a fueling receptacle with a poppet valve, three solenoid-controlled fuel pressure operated valves with manual overrides, and four
outlet ports, three of which contain check valves.
Maintenance Practices
The fueling manifold and its components can be removed and replaced without
defueling the tanks. Removal of the manifold requires evacuating fuel from the
manifold by depressing the poppet valve in the receptacle, disconnecting electrical connectors to the fueling valves, removing the fueling valves and bolts
between the manifold and check valves. Removal and replacement of the fueling check valves requires removal of the manifold. The fueling hose adapter
can be removed and replaced without removing the manifold.
Access
The access to the manifold is by opening the fueling station door.
Operation
With the fueling hose connected, a plunger in the hose nozzle opens the poppet valve allowing the fuel to enter the fueling manifold. Fuel through the orifice
enters the chamber above the diaphragm, thus equalizing the pressure across
the diaphragm and the spring keeps the valve closed. When the solenoid is
energized or the manual override plunger pushed and held, fuel pressure
above the diaphragm is relieved and fueling valve opens. Fuel from the manifold proceeds to the respective tank through the check valve.
When the solenoid is de-energized or the manual override is released, pressure is equalized across the diaphragm and the fueling valve closes.
During defueling operation, with the defueling valve open, fuel enters the fueling manifold and is taken out by a hose through the fueling receptacle.
During transfer operation, with the defueling valve open and the tank to be filled
fueling valve open, fuel proceeds from-the fueling manifold to the tank.
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
FUELING STATION
FUELING BODY
ELBOW ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL
PLUG
FRONT
SPAR
MOUNTING BOLT
(9 LOCATIONS)
0-RING
ELBOW
FUELING
SHUTOFF
VALVE
BOLT FOR
THE FUELING
SHUTOFF
VALVE
FWD
INBD
WASHER
0-RING
CHECK VALVES
FUELING
RECEPTACLE
MANIFOLD
SUPPORT
BOLT
Figure 17
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Fueling Manifold
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
FUELING CIRCUIT
Operation
If the battery switch is ON, battery provides power to relay R11. If ground
power is used, the Bus Protection Panel TR unit provides power for relay R11.
When the fueling bay door is open, the fueling power switch (or holding the
auxiliary fueling power control switch) provides a ground for relay R11. This will
provide 28 volts dc for fueling bay illumination, press-to-test of valve position
lights and valve position switches.
Placing the valve position switch to OPEN energizes the valve solenoid through
the closed float switch; the blue light is illuminated when solenoid is energized.
When the tank is full, the float switch opens, de-energizing the solenoid, valve
closes and blue light is extinguished.
Fueling can be stopped at any time by placing the valve position switch to
CLOSE.
Backup Operation
If dc power is not available, the fueling valve can be opened by the manual
override button next to the solenoid.
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
FULL
28V DC
SW.
HOT BAT
C32
BUS
FUELING AND
EXT PWR CONT
(P6-5)
NOT FULL
S578 NO. 2 TANK
FUELING FLOAT SWITCH
W
L281 INBD FUELING
NOZZLE FLOODLIGHT
EXT PWR
TR
G7 PWR BUS
PROTECTION
PANEL
W
L280 OUTBD FUELING
NOZZLE FLOODLIGHT
CLOSED
W
L279 FUELING
PANEL FLOODLIGHT
OPEN
S156 FUELING
PWR CONT
L284
POWER
CONTROL
FULL
L283
B
TEST
GAGES
L282
S160 FUEL
INDICATOR
TEST SWITCH
NOT FULL
S576 CENTER TANK
FUEL FLOAT SWITCH
OPEN
S158 TANK 2
FUELING VALVE
CONTROL
CLOSED
OPEN
S159 CTR
TANK FUEL
VALVE CONTROL
CLOSED
FULL
S157 TANK 1
FUELING VALVE
CONTROL
Feb. 2000
CLOSED
NOT FULL
S574 NO. 1 TANK
FUELING FLOAT SWITCH
Figure 18
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
FLOAT SWITCH
Purpose
The float switches, one for each tank, prevent the tanks from being overfilled.
Location
The switches are located near the top of each tank and sense full tank quantity.
Physical Description
The switch consists of a capsule surrounded by a cork float containing a magnet; the whole assembly is in a cylindrical container.
Access
Access to the switches is through a fuel tank access panel.
Power
Power supply is 28 volt dc from the fueling station.
Operation
During pressure fueling with the tank less than full, the float switch allows
power to the fueling valve which will then open with fuel pressure. When the
tank is full, the float switch interrupts power to the fueling valve causing it to
close.
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
SPANWISE
BEAM NO. 2
TANK
CAVITY
N0. 2
ELECTRICAL
CONDUIT
FWD
FUELING
FLOAT SWITCH
CENTER TANK
FUELING
FLOAT SWITCH
MOUNTING
BRACKET
ACCESS
OPENING
SEE B
SPANWISE
BEAM NO. 1
479
WING RIB
FUELING
FLOAT SWITCH
MOUNTING
BRACKET
BONDING
JUMPER
CONDUIT
UNION
CONDUIT NUT
ACCESS PANEL
NO. 11
ELECTRICAL
CONDUIT
WIRE BUNDLE
WIRE SPLICE
A
WING FRONT
SPAR
Figure 19
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
Operation
When the filler cap is opened, the main tank can be filled by gravity. The quantity of fuel that can be put into the tank through the overwing port. The fuel
quantity is considerably less than by pressure fueling, because of port location.
CAUTION: Do not open overwing filler cap when the tank has been full refueled
by pressure fueling. More than 400 KG fuel spills out over the wing.
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FUEL
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-30
OVERWING
FILL PORT
FILLER CAP
HANDLE
LANYARD
ADAPTER
O-RINGS
RETAINING NUT
SEAL RING
Figure 20
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FUEL
DISTRIBUTION
B737-300/400/500
28-40
28-40
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Engine Feed
With six pumps operating, the center tank pumps override the main tank
pumps and supply fuel to the engines. This is accomplished by the opening
pressure difference across the check valves at the outlet of the center tank
pumps being less than the opening pressure difference across the check
valves at the outlet of the main tank pumps.
When the center tank fuel is depleted, or the center tank boost pumps are off
the main tank boost pumps supply fuel to the engines. Fuel feed from one side
to the opposite engine is accomplished by opening the crossfeed valve. With
the boost pumps not operating, fuel is supplied to the engines only from the
main tanks through the boost pump bypass valves. Fuel head, vent ram inflight, and engine driven fuel pump suction provide the necessary flow. There is
no bypass valve for the center tank.
APU Feed
Fuel for the APU is normally supplied from No. 1 tank. During APU start, fuel is
supplied by a suction supply line or an optional APU boost pump. Fuel head
pressure and vent ram assist fuel feed in flight. Fuel from a main boost pump
can also be supplied to the APU via the Crossfeed Manifold. The APU fuel
shutoff valve information is in the APU section.
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B737-300/400/500
28-40
FUEL
DISTRIBUTION
Figure 21
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FUEL
DISTRIBUTION
B737-300/400/500
28-40
Defueling
In all cases of defueling, the defueling valve must be open (in some cases, the
crossfeed valve must be open also). A fuel hose is attached to the fueling receptacle. For example, defueling No. 1 tank (using pumps) involves:
- Boost pumps in No. 1 tank operating.
- Crossfeed valve open.
- Defueling valve open.
Fuel from No. 1 tank flows through the pumps, manifold, valves and fueling
hose to storage. Similar operations are required for defueling the other tanks.
Suction defueling can be used, but it is not selective.
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B737-300/400/500
28-40
FUEL
DISTRIBUTION
Figure 22
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FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28-40
FUEL BOOST PUMPS
Main and Center Tank Boost Pumps
Purpose
The six fuel boost pumps, two per tank, deliver fuel under pressure from various tanks to the two engines. The pumps are also used for defueling the tanks
and for fuel transfer between the tanks. The center tank scavenge system utilizes forward left pump discharge flow for jet pump operation.
The main tank water scavenge system utilizes forward main tank pumps discharge flow for jet pump operation.
Location
The main tank forward pumps are installed on the front spars. The main tank
aft and center tank pumps are located in dry bays in the main tanks.
Physical Description
The boost pump consists of a three-phase motor-driven centrifugal impeller,
inlet port with pump removal valve and handle, drain cock, vent port, discharge
port with connection to a pressure switch and a check valve. The pump is held
in position by two clamps. On the forward pumps, part of the discharge flow is
directed to jet pumps.
NOTE:
B737-300/400/500
Access
The forward boost pumps are accessible by extending the leading edge flaps.
The aft and center pumps are accessible through panels on the bottom wing
skin.
Power
The pump use 115 volt ac, 3, 400 Hz power. With the motor operating, fuel
enters the pump and is delivered to the manifold through the check valve. Upstream of the check valve, the pump performance is monitored by a pressure
switch. Part of the incoming fuel flow (approximately 2 gallons per minute) is
used for cooling and lubricating the pump and is discharged into the tank
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ing the replacement of the pump. When the removal valve handle is in the
closed position it will interfere with the access panel preventing its reinstallation.
The jet pump for the center tank fuel scavenge takes residual fuel from the
center tank and delivers it to tank No: 1.
The jet pumps for the main tank water scavenge take fuel/water mixture from
the low points in the main tanks and deliver it to the main tank pump inlets.
Maintenance Practices
Removal and installation of all pumps is the same and can be performed without defueling the tanks. The pump removal valve is closed, fuel drained from
the pump and two lower mounting bolts on the clamp are removed. The clamp
can be swung out and pump removed. Prior to installation of the pump, approximately 1/2 pint of fuel is poured into the pump for repriming.
The jet pump nozzle can be removed without defueling the tank.
CAUTION:
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FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
B
SEE
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
SEE
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
SEE
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
A
ENGINE FUEL
SHUTOFF VALVE
ENGINE FUEL
SHUTOFF VALVE
BONDING
JUMPER
APU DC
BOOST PUMP
OUTLET
APU FUEL
SHUTOFF
VALVE
APU DC
BOOST
PUMP
SEE
FUEL
CROSSFEED
VALVE
INLET
LEFT LOWER
INBOARD TRAILING
EDGE PANEL
WING LOWER
SURFACE
BOOST PUMP
HOUSING
C
SHOLDER
BOLT
SHOULDER
BOLT
MOUNTING
CLAMP
ACCESS
OPENING
MOUNTING
CLAMP
INBD
LOWER
MOUNTING
BOLT
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
(TYPICAL)
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
(TYPICAL)
FWD
DRAIN
VALVE
PUMP REMOVAL
VALVE HANDLE
FWD
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PUMP REMOVAL
VALVE HANDLE
INBD
DRAIN
VALVE
Figure 23
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WING
FRONT
SPAR
WARNING FLAG
CLEARANCE PANEL
B
FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
Operation
Placing the pump switch to the ON position energizes the boost pump relay
which in turn connects 115 Volt AC to the pump.
The main tank aft pumps are powered from the transfer busses so that at low
fuel level, if a generator is lost, both aft pumps remain powered. The remaining
pumps are powered from main busses.
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FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
TO OTHER TANKS
BOOST PUMP SWITCH
SHOLDER
BOLT
WING
FRONT
SPAR
MOUNTING
CLAMP
115V AC
LOWER
MOUNTING
BOLT
BOOST PUMP
28V DC
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
(TYPICAL)
RELAY
FWD
TYPICAL CIRCUIT FOR ONE BOOST PUMP IN A GIVEN TANK.
OTHER BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT SAME BUT WITH SEPARATE SOURCE
OF POWER AS SHOWN IN TABLE BELOW
PUMP REMOVAL
VALVE HANDLE
INBD
DRAIN
VALVE
WARNING FLAG
CLEARANCE PANEL
TANK
AFT
PUMP
(R18)
FWD
PUMP
(R19)
FWD
PUMP
(R21)
AFT
PUMP
(R20)
LEFT
PUMP
(R54)
RIGHT
PUMP
(R55)
CENTER
Figure 24
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TRANSFER
BUS NO. 1
AFT
PUMP
TRANSFER
BUS NO. 2
FWD
PUMP
FWD
PUMP
RIGHT
PUMP
AFT
PUMP
LEFT
PUMP
FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
Access
The access to the valves is by entering the fuel tanks.
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B737-300/400/500
28-40
FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
Figure 25
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FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
Access
The fuel shutoff valves are accessible through individual panels located outboard of the engines on the wing leading edge. The crossfeed valve is accessible from the right main wheel well.
Power
The valves require 28 Volt DC power.
Operation
When the motor is energized, the actuator assembly drives the gate to close or
open the valve. The fuel shutoff valve is opened by movement of the engine
start lever from CUTOFF to IDLE position. It is closed by the start lever or by
the operation of the corresponding fire handle.
The crossfeed valve is opened or closed by a rotary switch located on the
P5-2 panel. The valve can also be operated by the manual override handle
providing that the corresponding circuit breaker has been pulled. The override
handle also indicates the position of the valve.
The thermal relief valves limit the pressure trapped in the manifold to 45-60 psi
with the system shut down.
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FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
ENGINE FUEL
SHUTOFF VALVE No. 1
ENGINE FUEL
SHUTOFF VALVE No. 2
APU FUEL
SHUTOFF
VALVE
APU DC
BOOST
PUMP
FUEL
CROSSFEED
VALVE
WING SPAR
WING SPAR
VALVE
POSITION
INDICATOR
MANUAL
OVERRIDE
HANDLE
APU FUEL
VALVE
FWD
Figure 26
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SHUTOFF
VALVE
FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
Power
The power for the valve and light operation is from 28 Volt DC battery bus the
circuit breaker is on the P6 panel.
Operation
The valve is opened and closed by a rotary switch on P5-2 panel.
The indicating VALVE OPEN blue light operates as follows:
- Valve closed - no light
- Valve in transit - bright blue light
- Valve open - dim blue light
Light is illuminated when ground available through both transistors (bright) or
through a zener diode and transistor (dim).
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FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
FUEL SHUTOFF
VALVE INDICATION
28V DC
BAT BUS
CROSSFEED VALVE
START
B
FUEL S/O VALVE ENG 2
CUTOFF
S596 ENG 2 START
LEVER SWITCH
NORMAL
CLOSED
FIRE
S9 ENG 2
FIRE SW
R41 GEN POWER
CONTROL RLY
P6-3 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
B
B
L1
L3
L2
L3 CROSSFEED VALVE
OPEN LIGHT
L1, L2
FUEL VALVE
CLOSED
L3
VALVE
OPEN
F.V.C.
F.V.C.
0
-20 +20
-40
FILTER
BYPASS
CROSS
CLOSE
+40
C
CLOSED
NO
FILTER
BYPASS
V.O.
NC
OPEN
FEED
S3
CROSSFEED
CONT SW
S3
M
OPEN
V39 FUEL
CROSSFEED VALVE
B
L1 ENG 2 FUEL VALVE
CLOSED LIGHT
NORMAL
START
OPEN
M
FIRE
S8 ENG 1
FIRE SW
CUTOFF
CLOSE
Figure 27
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28-40
FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
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FUEL
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-40
REVERSE
THRUST
LEVER
CONTROL
LINK
FORWARD
THRUST
LEVER
ENGINE
START
LEVERS
THRUST DRUM
START LEVERS
START
LEVER
START DRUMS
SWITCH
ACTUATING
CAMS
FUEL VALVE
SHUTOFF
SWITCHES
ENGINE START
LEVER-ACTUATED
SWITCHES
ACCESS PANEL
SWITCH
ACTUATING
CAMS
START
DRUM
FUEL VALVE
SHUTOFF
SWITCHES
FWD
IGNITION
SWITCHES
FWD
Figure 28
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FUEL
DEFUELING
B737-300/400/500
28-40
DEFUELING
General
The fuel system is designed to permit complete or partial defueling of one or
more tanks, or to permit fuel transfer to other tanks while the airplane is on
ground. To do the defueling or fuel transfer, parts of the pressure fueling, engine fuel feed, and defueling systems are used in combination.
There are four differnt procedures in order to defuel the fuel tanks
- Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the airplane boost
pumps and the defueling (suction) pump on the refuel truck. This procedure defuels all of the tanks at the same time. It is the fastet procedure
to defuel the tanks.
- Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the airplane boost
pumps only.
- Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the defueling (suction) pump on the fuel truck only. Use this procedure only if it is necessary. It is a very slow procedure.
- Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the external power
control unit. For this procedure, it is a special ground support equipment
required.
Operation
The valve is opened and closed by the use of the red valve handle. When the
valve is open, the access panel can not be closed due to panel/handle interference.
Purpose
The defueling valve is used for defueling of the tanks and for fuel transfer between the tanks.
Location
The valve is located inboard of the fueling station.
Physical Description
The valve is a manually operated, sliding gate, semi-submerged unit.
The valve consists of a gate, actuator, and port adapter assemblies. The port
adapter assembly is mounted inside the tank and supports the fuel line. The
gate assembly slides into the adapter from the dry side.
Access
Access to the valve is through a panel inboard of the fueling station.
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B737-300/400/500
28-40
DEFUELING VALVE
FUEL
DEFUELING
Figure 29
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FUEL
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
28-50
28-50
B737-300/400/500
Maintenance Practices
Removal of the valve requires defueling the No. 1 tank and extension of the
leading edge flaps to gain access to the attaching hardware. At the front spar,
disconnect the electrical connector and bonding jumper from the valve. Remove the nut and washer. Inside the No. 1 tank disconnect the fuel lines and
remove the valve.
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FUEL
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-50
FUEL SCAVENGE
FLOW INDICATOR /
CHECK VALVE
FUEL BOOST
PUMP 1 / FWD
1
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP
FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE
FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE
CENTER TANK
NO. 1 TANK
2
O-RING
FLAPPER
CHECK VALVE
LOCKWIRE TO
STRUCTURE
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP
FRONT SPAR
FUEL SCAVENGE
FLOW INDICATOR/
CHECK VALVE
WASHER
NUT
FWD
FRONT SPAR
Figure 30
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FUEL
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-50
Operation
The circuit is designed to energize the scavenge fuel shutoff valve solenoid
whenever both center tank boost pump switches are positioned to off and keep
the solenoid energized for 20 minutes.
A prerequisite to this operation is that one (or both) center tank boost switches,
must be turned on to arm the M528 control logic. If this is not accomplished,
the scavenge fuel shutoff valve solenoid will not be energized even through
both center tank boost pump switches are in the off position.
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FUEL
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-50
28V DC
BUS 2
C65
FUEL CONTROL
-NO.1 FWD
-NO.2 AFT
-R CENTER
OFF
20 MINUTE
TIMER
ON
S9 RIGHT CENTER
TANK PUMP SW
C64
FUEL CONTROL
-NO. 1 AFT
-NO.2 FWD
-L CENTER
ON
S8 LEFT CENTER
TANK PUMP SW
P6 CIRCUIT BREAKER
PANEL
FUEL SCAVENGE
CHECK VALVE
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP
FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE
CENTER
TANK
OUTLET
INLET
NO. 1 TANK
FLAPPER
CHECK VALVE
NO. 2 TANK
ENGINE
FUEL FEED
MANIFOLD
Figure 31
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FUEL
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-50
Inspection / Check
It is not necessary to go into or defuel the tank in order to clean the nozzle
opening on the jet pump. The flapper valve prevents fuel flow when the nozzle
has been removed.
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FUEL
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-50
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP (REF)
WASHER
FWD
NOZZLE PLUG
JET PUMP
RETAINING
NUT
FRONT
SPAR
FLAPPER
CHECK
VALVE
Figure 32
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FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
28-60
POWER
The indicators utilize 115 volt ac power.
Location
The capacitance gaging system tank units and compensators are located inside the tanks. The measuring sticks are located in main tank access panels.
Main Tank - 12 tank units, 1 compensator, 5 measuring sticks.
Center Tank - 2 tank units, 1 compensator.
Physical Description
Tank Units are hollow coaxial cylindrical capacitors mounted vertically to ribs
inside each fuel tank. Fuel is used as the dielectric. The inner tube is profiled to
correspond to the irregular shape of the inside of the fuel tank. The tank units
are located throughout the tanks so an accurate reading is provided whatever
the attitude of the airplane.
Compensator Units are hollow coaxial cylindrical capacitors mounted vertically to ribs inside each fuel tank at the lowest portion so that the compensator
is always submerged in fuel. The compensator is connected electrically into the
gaging circuit to compensate for the different dielectric constants of fuels of
differing chemical compositions.
The tank units are connected together in parallel. The wiring harness from each
main tank is connected to a bussing plug located in the front spar of the wing.
The center tank bussing plug is located on the forward wall of the left main
wheel well.
The TSDs (Transient Suppression Devices) suppress electrical transients,
preventig them from reaching the FQIS wiring and components inside the fuel
tanks.
Drip Sticks are calibrated tubes which can be pulled down for reading of fuel
height.
The Indicators, Summation Unit and Trimmers are in the flight compartment. Repeater indicators are in the fueling station.
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL
F.S.U.
ERR
%
Digital Fuel
Quantity Indicator
at Pilots Center Panel
DIG.
F.Q.I.
FMSC
Flight Managment
System Computer
DIG.
F.Q.I.
FMSC Control Display Unit (CDU)
Test Switch
Pilots Center Panel
Select Switch
at Refuel Station
to TEST GAGES
Capacitance Trimmer
FUEL
DIG.
F.Q.I.
ERR
DIG.
F.Q.I.
Digital Fueling
Quantity Indicator
at the Refueling Station
TSD
Bussing Plug
Bussing Plug
Center
For Training Purposes Only
Tank No. 2
Tank No. 1
12 Tank Units
1 Compensator Unit
2 Tank Units
1 Compensator Unit
12 Tank Units
1 Compensator Unit
Bussing Plug
Figure 33
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FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
28-60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION CIRCUIT
Purpose
The fuel quantity circuit and indicators measure the weight of usable fuel in the
fuel tanks.
Location
System components are located in the flight compartment, fuel tanks and at
the fueling station. Flight compartment components consist of fuel quantity indicators, capacitance trimmer, summation unit and an indicator test switch. Fuel
tank components consist of tank units, compensator units and measuring
sticks. Fueling quantity indicators and indicator test switch are located at the
P15 fueling station panel.
Physical Description
Fuel Quantity Indicator
S Digital fuel quantity indicators on P2 panel show the weight of fuel in each
tank. Each indicator consists of a microcomputer system, radial and a digital
liquid crystal display (L.C.D). The microcomputer measures the capacitance
and resistive current in the tank units. It monitors the leakage current and
when it reaches an unacceptable level, an error code 0 through 9 are displayed, or the display blanks, to assist in troubleshooting the system.
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
115V AC
STBY BUS
INTERNALS SAME
AS N50
C397
FUEL SYSTEMS
QTY
115V AC
EXT PWR
RECEPTACLE C398
EP GND
FUELING
INTERNALS SAME
AS N50
F12
F10
F9
F21
F8
F7
F6
F5
F4
F3
POWER
SUPPLY
COMP
POWER
SUPPLY
LB/KG SELECT
M1097
TRIMMER
TANK 2
TANK 2
FUEL
QTY
PROC
TANK 1
F18
F11
FMC
CTR TANK
SELF TEST
TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION
DEVICE
F2
D1586
BUSSING M290 ADAPTER
ASSY TANK 2
PLUG
F16
F17
INTERNALS
SAME AS
N50
COMP
M1098 TRIMMER
CENTER TANK
INTERNALS
SAME AS
N50
N49 TANK 1
FUEL QTY IND
M1096 TRIMMER
TANK 1
Figure 34
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F14
D1590
BUSSING
PLUG
M291 ADAPTER
ASSY CTR TANK
INTERNALS
SAME AS
D1586
INTERNALS
SAME AS
M290 OF
TANK 2
D1588
BUSSING
PLUG
M290 ADAPTER
ASSY TANK 1
TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION
DEVICE
INTERNALS
SAME AS
TSD TANK 2
FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
Maintenance Advice:
For troubleshooting the Fuel Quantity Indicating System a system tester can be
connected to the indicator plug and to the bussing plug. But the respective TSD
must be bypassed by using the TSD Bypass Cable.
For instruction see the AMM.
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION
DEVICE
(Tank No. 2 similar)
TANK UNITS
(EXAMPLE)
BULKHEAD
RECEPTACLE
FOR THE
FUEL TANK
CENTER TANK
BUSSING PLUG
TANK NO. 1
(Tank No. 2 similar)
BUSSING PLUG
CENTER TANK
BUSSING PLUG
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
COMPENSATOR
UNITS
(1 EACH TANK)
O-RING SEAL
TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION
DEVICE
(CENTER TANK)
BUSSING PLUG
BULKHEAD
RECEPTACLE
FOR THE
FUEL TANK
BUSSING PLUG
PLUG
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
1
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COUPLING RING
BUSSING PLUG
Component Location
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL
ERROR CODES:
KG
Master Indicator
0 to 9
ERR
Repeater Indicator
A, F or 8
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FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
Figure 36
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FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
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B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
Figure 37
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FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
USUAL
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ZERO
NORMAL
TANK CONTAMINATION
ZERO
NORMAL
Check HI-Z wire from Indicator to tank, LO-Z wires to Tank Units
and Compensators.
Check LO-Z wire from Indicator to Compensator.
ZERO
NORMAL
BAD COMPENSATOR
ZERO
NORMAL
CONTAMINATION OR
WATER IN COMPENSATOR
ZERO
BAD INDICATOR
NORMAL OR ZERO
BLANK
BAD INDICATOR
Replace Indicator.
REPEATER INDICATOR
A
ZERO
PARITY ERROR
same data as
master
ZERO
BAD INDICATOR
BAD COMPUTER
Replace Indicator.
CONTINUOUS
DISPLAY TEST
BLANK
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
MEASURING STICK
Purpose
The measuring sticks are used to measure the fuel quantity in tanks No. 1 and
2 by mechanical means. The fuel quantity measurements obtained by measuring sticks assist the ground crew in fueling operations when electrical power for
fuel quantity indicators is not available. The measuring sticks are also used for
comparing the fuel weight indicated by the fuel quantity indicators to the reading obtained by measuring sticks.
tank when its indicators do not operate. You can also move fuel to refuel one
of the wing tanks as an alternative to the fuel measuring stick procedure.
Use the Fuel Measuring Sticks to Refuel the No. 1 Tank or the No. 2
Tank when the Fuel Quantity Indicating System does not operate
NOTE: Calculating of the fuel weight by the Measuring Sticks
(Ref. Maintenance Manual)
Location
There are five measuring sticks for each main tank, located in wing fuel tank
access panels No. 1, 4, 6, 8, and 10.
Physical Description
The measuring stick consists of a fiberglass tube in a housing attached to the
access panel. The tube is graduated in inches, gallons or kilograms, (a customer option). At the side of the housing is a removal valve, which allows stick
removal without defueling.
Operation
To determine the fuel quantity in the tank, the measuring stick is unlocked and
slowly lowered until the fuel enters the upper end of the stick and drips out of
the lower end. The drip hole is marked on the base of the measuring stick with
a red arrow.
Tables of capacities, corrected for airplane attitude, are found in the measuring
stick document.
Maintenance Practices
The sticks can be removed without defueling the tanks. Removal of 3 retaining
screws allows the stick assembly to be pulled out from the access panel.
General
You can refuel a tank with a fuel quantity indicating system that does not operate correctly (a bad indicator). You can do this task with the fuel measuring
sticks in the No. 1 tank or the No. 2 tank. You must also use the applicable document to calculate the fuel quantity from the values on the fuel measuring
sticks. You must move fuel from a different tank if you must refuel the center
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL MEASURING STICK
(IN TANK ACCESS DOORS
NO. 1,4,6,8 AND 10)
FLOAT
CALIBRATED ROD
FLAPPER
VALVE
SLEEVE
MEASURING
STICK
SPRING
BODY
MEASURING
STICK HOUSING
RETAINING
SCREW
MOUNTING BASE
BAYONET
LOWER
WING SKIN
LOCKING
PIN
MEASURING STICK
READING PLANE
DRIP
HOLE
TANK ACCESS
DOOR
SCREWDRIVER SLOT
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DOOR
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SOCKET
HEAD OF THE
MEASURING
STICK
FUEL
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
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FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-60
MOUNTING BASE
ASSEMBLY
BODY
READ FUEL
QUANTITY
HERE
LOCKING
PIN
CALIBRATED
ROD
HEAD
DRIP
HOLE
READ FUEL
QUANTITY
HERE
STICK
SUB ASSEMBLY
LATCH
HEAD
BODY
ALIGNMENT
MARKS
SCREWDRIVER SLOT
Calibrated in Kilogram
For correct value see Conversion Tables in Fuel Measuring Document
Figure 40
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FUEL
FUEL FEED LOW PRESS. IND. SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-70
28-70
General
The fuel feed low-pressure indicating system provides an indication when the
output pressure of any fuel boost pump falls below a preset value. The system
consists of six pressure actuated switches and six indicator lights, one for each
fuel boost pump, together with connecting fuel lines.
If the outlet fuel pressure of a fuel boost pump falls to the preset value, its fuel
low pressure switch will be actuated; this will illuminate the appropriate indicator light on the overhead panel.
Fuel Feed Low Pressure Switches
Fuel feed low pressure switches control the fuel low pressure indicating lights
on the overhead panel. Each switch assembly consists of a cylindrical housing
containing a diaphragm and a switch. Each switch has one inlet port for a
pressure sensing line coming from a fuel boost pump. The switch is vented to
atmosphere. The fuel feed low pressure switches are located on wing front
spar.
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FUEL
FUEL FEED LOW PRESS. IND. SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-70
FUEL VALVE
CLOSED
FUEL VALVE
CLOSED
0
FUEL +20
TEMP
-20
-40
+40
0C
OVERHEAD PANEL
FILTER
BYPASS B
VALVE
OPEN B
FILTER
BYPASS B
FEED
CROSS
LOW
LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A
A
FUEL PUMPS
OFF
R
ON
CTR
LOW
LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A
A
AFT
LOW
LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A
A
FWD
FWD
OFF
AFT
OFF
FUEL
ON
PUMPS
FRONT SPAR
ON
FRONT SPAR
P5-2
TANK 1 OR 2
FWD BOOST PUMP AND
CENTER TANK LEFT OR
RIGHT BOOST PUMP
FUEL LOW PRESSURE
SWITCH
C
SEE
FWD
Figure 41
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FUEL FEED LOW PRESS. IND. SYSTEM
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FUEL FEED LOW PRESS. IND. SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-70
P
A
6 PSIG
A
LOW PRESSURE LT TANK 1 FWD PUMP
33-15-20
MASTER
DIM & TEST
P
A
115V AC
BUS
BOOST PUMP
TANK 1 FWD
28V DC
BUS
FUEL CONTROL
NO. 1 FWD NO. 2 AFT CTR R
6 PSIG
A
LOW PRESSURE LT TANK 1 AFT PUMP
TANK 1 FWD
BOOST PUMP
RELAY (P6)
33-15-20
MASTER
DIM & TEST
OFF
ON
TANK 1 FWD
PUMP SW
115V AC
TRANS
BUS BOOST PUMP
TANK 1 AFT
OFF
ON
TANK 1 AFT
PUMP SW
TANK 1 AFT
BOOST PUMP
RELAY (P6)
OFF
P
15 PSIG
LEFT CENTER
TANK LOW
PRESSURE SWITCH
28V DC
BUS
FUEL CONTROL
NO. 1 AFT NO. 2 FWD CTR L
ON
CENTER
FUEL
TANK LEFT
SCAVENGE PUMP SW
SYSTEM
115V AC
BUS
BOOST PUMP
LEFT CTR
TANK
A
LEFT CTR BOOST
PUMP RELAY (P6)
A
LOW PRESSURE LT CENTER TANK LEFT PUMP
PANEL P6-3
Figure 42
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33-15-20
MASTER
DIM & TEST
FUEL
FUEL TEMPERATURE IND. SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-80
28-80
Operation
The indicator rectifies the ac power to dc and applies it to the metering circuits
through an electromagnetic sweep-off mechanism. This forces the meter to
respond to the coil torques. The indicator applies a voltage to the temperature
bulb and the resulting current is a measure of the fuel temperature. With power
off, the pointer remains off scale at the low temperature end.
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FUEL TEMPERATURE IND. SYSTEM
B737-300/400/500
28-80
FUEL VALVE
FUEL VALVE
CLOSED
CLOSED
B
-20
TANK NO. 1
0
FUEL
TEMP
-40
+20
FUEL TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
+40
0C
FILTER
BYPASS
VALVE
OPEN
CROSS
FILTER
BYPASS
FEED
FUEL
TEMPERATURE
BULB
FUEL TEMPERATURE
BULB (SHOWN IN
INSTALLED POSITION BULB NOT VISIBLE)
Figure 43
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