Training Manual B 737-300/400/500: ATA 28 Fuel

Training Manual
B 737-300/400/500
ATA 28
FUEL
ATA 104 LEVEL 3
Lufthansa
Technical Training GmbH For Training Purposes Only
Book No: B737-3 28 L3 E Lufthansa Base  Lufthansa 1995
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B737-3 28 L3 E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATA 28 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 28-50 CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . 60
CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
28-00 FUEL GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM CONTROL LOGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FUEL SCAVENGE JET PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 28-60 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PANEL DESCRIPTION (FUELING STATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
28-10 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM BUSSING PLUG AND TRANSIENT
TANKS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SUPPRESSION DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
BAFFLE CHECK VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
TANK DRAIN VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 MEASURING STICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
CENTER TANK DRAIN VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 28-70 FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . 82
APU SHROUD DRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
28-20 FUEL VENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
TANK VENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 28-80 FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . 86
VENT SCOOP AND FLAME ARRESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
FLAME ARRESTER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
28-30 PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PRESSURE FUELING STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FUELING OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FUELING MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FUELING CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FLOAT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
OVERWING FUELING PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
28-40 FUEL FEED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FUEL BOOST PUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
MAIN AND CENTER TANK BOOST PUMP POWER CONTROL . . . 48
BOOST PUMP CHECK VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ENGINE FUEL FEED VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DEFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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B737-3 28 L3 E
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Fuel Tank Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 36 Fuel Quantity Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 2 Fuel Quantity Indicating System (Cockpit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 37 Fuel Quantity Indicator Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Figure 3 Fuel Control and Warning (Cockpit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figure 38 Fuel Qty. Ind. Error Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 4 Refuel Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Figure 39 Fuel Measuring Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 5 Fuel Tanks and Access Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 40 Fuel Measuring Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 6 Fuel Tank Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 41 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System . . . . . . . . . . 83
Figure 7 Center Tank Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 42 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System Schematic 85
Figure 8 Baffle Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 43 Fuel Temperature Indicating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 9 Main Tank Sump Drain Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 10 Surge Tank Sump Drain Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 11 Center Tank Sump Drain Assembly and Valve . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 12 APU Fuel Line Shroud Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 13 Fuel Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 14 Vent Scoop / Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve . . . 29
Figure 15 Pressure Fueling Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 16 Pressure Fueling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 17 Fueling Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 18 Pressure Fueling Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 19 Fuel Tank Float Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 20 Overwing Fueling Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 21 Basic Schematic - Engine Fuel Feed System . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 22 Fuel Feed System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 23 Fuel Boost Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 24 Main and Center Tank Fuel Boost Pump Power Control 49
Figure 25 Boost Pump Check Valves and Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 26 Engine Fuel Feed Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 27 Fuel Valve Electrical Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 28 Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure 29 Manual Defueling Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 30 Center Tank Fuel Scavenge System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 31 Fuel Scavenge System Control Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 32 Fuel Scavenge Jet Pump Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Figure 33 Fueling System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Figure 34 Fuel Quantity Indicating Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 35 Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Lufthansa Technical Training
FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-00
ATA 28 FUEL
For Training Purposes Only
FRA US/E ur Oct.96 Page: 1

FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
28-00 FUEL GENERAL

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Operation
The Fuel System
Electric motor-driven pumps and fuel lines deliver fuel from any tank to one or
- stores and distributes fuel for running the engines and the APU.
both engines.
- consists of:
Fuel from boost pumps can also be delivered through a defueling valve
S tank No. 1 and No. 2 (integral wingtanks) ( manual operated on ground only ) into fueling manifold for removal and tank-
S center tank (three cavities) to-tank transfer.
S Fuel Vent System A Fuel Dump System is not installed.
S Pressure Fueling System A Fuel Scavenge System transfered the residual fuel in the center tank into
S Fuel Feed System and tank No. 1 by a jet pump when the last center tank boost pump switch has
S Indicating and Warning System been switched to off.
Fuel quantity indicators in the flight compartment, and fueling quantity indica-
General System Features tors at the pressure fueling station, indicate the quantity of fuel on the airplane.
The volume of each tank is larger than the full tank fuel capacity to allow for Measuring sticks are installed on the underside of the tank No. 1 and No. 2.
expansion and vent space. The surge tanks are normally empty and have a only. They can be used as an alternate method to determine the fuel quantity.
capacity of 30 U.S. Gallons. Fuel is loaded on airplane from a ground source Fuel low pressure lights indicate low engine boost pump outlet pressure and a
through a fueling receptacle in the pressure fueling station. The tanks can be fuel temerature indicator shows the fuel temperature in tank No. 1 on the for-
refueled simultaneously or one after another. Fuel can also be loaded into ward overhead panel.
tanks No. 1 and No. 2 through overwing fueling ports. The APU is supplied by a additional DC operated boost pump from fuel tank
The wingtanks No. 1 and No. 2 have to be refueled at first, until the normal No. 1 during starting.
maximum capacity.
The remainder fuel must be filled into the center tank.
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FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
SURGE TANK
NO. 2 TANK
NO. 1 TANK
SURGE TANK
CENTER
TANK
Figure 1 Fuel Tank Arrangement

FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT)

The Fuel Quantity Indicators (3) The Trim Adjustment Screws (3)
- are installed in the pilots center panel - are installed at the forward pedestal area below captians handmike
- consits of - allow to adjust the capacity value, of the fuel quantity indication compo-
S a microcomputer and nents, up to each fuel quantity indicator
S a Liquid Christal Display Note:
- indicate the usable fuel of the respective tank The Trim Adustment Screws allow to change the fuel quantity indicators with-
- send the fuel value to the Fuel Summation Unit out indicator adjustment.
- memories and display faults in the fuel quantity system
by error codes 0-9
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)
The Control Display Units (CDU) (2)

- are installed in the forward pedestal
- receives and displays data from FMCS
- displays the actual added fueling signal
The Fuel Quantity Test Switch

- is installed at the right hand side of the center tank indicator
- checks the fuel quantity indicators simultaneously when pushing

FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
FUEL
CONTROL CATHODE CRT BRIGHTNESS
PANEL FUEL RAY TUBE CONTROL KNOB
SUMMATION (CRT)
UNIT
MASTER CAUTION
ANNUNCIATOR FMC
FUEL
FUEL
QUANTITY
INDICATORS
TEST SWITCH LINE
SELECT
KEY
INITIAL
REFERNCE BRT
CTR BUTTON INIT
REF RTE CLB CRZ DES
FUEL QTY TEST DIR DEP
INTC LEGS HOLD PROG EXEC
ARR
ERR N1
LIMIT FIX
CAPACITANCE A B C D E
% FUEL QUANTITY
TRIMMER CALIBRATION D PREV NEXT M
(3 LOCATIONS) S PAGE PAGE S
CTR TANK P F G H I J
Y W W G
K L M N O
1 2 3
FUEL FUEL F
TANK 1 TANK 2 A 4 5 6 P Q R S T
ERR ERR I
L A W
% % HAND MIKE JACK 7 8 9 U V W X Y
. 0 +/- Z DEL / CLR

FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORS
CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT (CDU)

Figure 2 Fuel Quantity Indicating System (Cockpit)
FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT)

The Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Position Indicating Light (2) The Master Caution Fuel Light
- indicates the position of the Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve - at the annunciator panel will illuminates when both Fuel Low Pressure
S OFF - Valve open Indicating Lights of a tank are ON.
S ON (bright) - Valve in transit or disagree between valve and switch Exception: One center tank boost pump switch is in OFF position
position and the second center tank Fuel Low Pressure Indicating Light comes on.
S ON (dim) - Valve in close position
The Fuel Temperature Indicator

- indicates fuel temperature of tank No. 1
The Crossfeed Valve Position Indicating Light

- indicates the position of the Crossfeed Valve
S OFF - Valve closed
S ON (bright) - Valve in transit or disagree between valve and switch
position
S ON (dim) - Valve open
The Crossfeed Valve Switch

- controls the Crossfeed Manifold Valve
- connects the engine No. 1 and No. 2 fuel feed lines in order to supply
engine No. 2 out of the tank No. 1 for example, or for fuel transfer on
ground
The Fuel Boost Pump Switch (6)

- turns on the fuel boost pumps in position ON
The Fuel Low Pressure Indicating Light (6)

- monitors the fuel output pressure of the respective fuel boost pump
S ON - Low pressure ( defective boost pump or low fuel level in the
tank ) or fuel boost pump switch in OFF position
S OFF - Respective boost pump switch in ON and pump delivers suffi-
ciently fuel pressure
Note:
The low pressure lights of the center tank do not illuminate, when the respec-
tive fuel boost pump switch has been switched to OFF position.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
OVERHEAD ENGINE FUEL

FUEL PANEL SHUTOFF VALVE FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE
P5 POSITION CLOSED CLOSED
INDICATING B 0 B
LIGHT -20 FUEL +20
TEMP
FUEL
TEMPERATURE -40 +40
INDICATOR
MASTER
(TANK NO. 1)
CAUTION C
LIGHTS
CROSSFEED
VALVE
POSITION FILTER VALVE FILTER
INDICATING BYPASS OPEN BYPASS
LIGHT A B A
CROSS FEED
- ENGINE
START
LEVER
- FIRE HANDLE
LOW LOW
CROSSFEED PRESSURE PRESSURE
A A
VALVE
SWITCH FUEL PUMPS
OFF
L R
FUEL LOW
PRESSURE ON
ÉÉÉ
INDICATING CTR
LIGHT
ÉÉÉ
(6 PLACES) LOW LOW LOW LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE
ÉÉÉ
FIRE MASTER A A A A
CAUTION FUEL BOOST
WARN
ÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
PUMP SWITCH AFT FWD FWD AFT
(6 PLACES) OFF OFF
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
BELL CUTOUT PUSH TO RESET
FUEL
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
FLT CONT ELEC
PUMPS
ON ON
ÉÉÉÉ
IRS APU
1 2
FUEL OVHT/DET
LEFT LIGHT SHIELD FUEL FAULT LIGHT
Figure 3 Fuel Control and Warning (Cockpit)

FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
PANEL DESCRIPTION (FUELING STATION)

The Refuel Station The Fueling Valve (3)
- consits the following components for monitoring and controling for refuel- - is an electrical controled and hydraulical operated valve
ing / defueling and fueling transfer - has a fueling solenoid with a manual override button
S Refuel Panel S opens, when the fueling solenoid is energized and refuel pressure
S Fueling Receptacle availabe
S Fueling Power Control Switch S closes, when the fueling solenoid is deenergized or no refuel pressure
S Fueling Valves available
The Test Gages & Aux Fueling Power Control Switch The Fueling Power Control Switch
- is normal in OFF position - supplies the refuel station with 28 Volt/DC and 115 Volt/AC Power, when
the access door is in open position
- has two spring loaded positions
S Test Gages - Used to test fuel quantity system
S Aux Fueling Power Control - Energizes fueling system if fueling
power control switch fails to activate system when door is opened
The Fueling Valve Position Light (blue) (3)

- indicates the energizing of the fueling valve solenoid
S ON - Fueling valve solenoid is energized
S OFF - Fueling valve solenoid is deenergized
- is a push to test light
The Fueling Valve Switch (3)

- controls the voltage supply for the fueling valve solenoid
S OPEN - 28 Volt/DC for the fueling valve solenoid available
S CLOSE - Fueling valve solenoid deenergized
The Fueling Quantity Indicator (3)

- indicates the actual fuel quantity of the respective tank
- receives the fuel quantity signal from the fuel indicator in the cockpit
- displays faults in the fuel quantity indication system
by error codes A, F and 8
- is interchangeable with the fuel quantity indicator in the cockpit

FUEL B737-300/400/500
GENERAL
28-00
FUELING
RECEPTACLE FUELING POWER
CONTROL SWITCH
REFUEL STATION
REFUEL PANEL WING

(P15 PANEL) LEADING
EDGE
ACCESS
DOOR
FWD
PANEL
TEST GAGES & LIGHTS
AUX FUELING POWER
CONTROL SWITCH REFUEL STATION
VALVE POSITION LIGHTS
TEST
FUELING VALVE
GAGES &
b b b POSITION LIGHTS
FUELING
TEST TANK No.2 CENTER TANK TANK No.1
GAGES OPEN OPEN OPEN
OFF FUELING VALVE SWITCHES
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
AUX FUELING
POWER CONTROL
FUEL FUEL FUEL
ERR ERR ERR FUELING QUANTITY INDICATORS
% % %
REFUEL PANEL
Figure 4 Refuel Station

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
28-10 STORAGE
TANKS DESCRIPTION
Purpose A surge tank contains any fuel overflow from the tanks and provides the vend-
Integral fuel tanks, No. 1, No. 2 and center, store fuel required to run the en- ing. A drain line allows the fuel overflow to drain back into the center tank.
gines and auxiliary power unit. A surge tank, outboard of each wing tank, col- A vent scoop is installed on the bottom skin of the surge tank. The vent scoop
lects fuel overflow and includes equipment for venting the fuel tanks to over- provides a venting of the surge tank and a positve tank pressure during flight.
board. In case of overfuelling, the fuel will flow through the vent scoop out of the surge
tank on the ground.
Location
In the access panels 1, 4, 6, 8 and 10 of tank No. 1 and No. 2 are drip sticks
The main tank No. 1 and main tank No. 2 are located in the interspar area of installed for an alternate fuel quantity measuring.
each wing. The center tank is contained entirely within the fuselage. The surge
tanks are extensions of the main tanks.
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 cavi-
ties by spanwise beams.
All fuel tanks are fuel thight. Close metal-to-metal fit of all parts forms the ba-
sic 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 acces-
sibble through the access panels.
In the left air condition bay is a panel installed in order to access the center
tank.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
BOOST PUMP
ACCESS PANEL
NO. 1
NO. 2 1
NO. 1 1 NO. 3
WING CENTER ACCESS PANELS NO. 1 THRU 13
NO. 4
SECTION ACCESS PANEL
ACCESS
NO. 5
PANELS
BOLT NO. 6
1 NO. 7
NO. 9
NO. 8 NO. 11
2
NO. 10
NO. 13
NO. 12
3
AIR VENT SCOOP

ACCESS PANEL
(NO. 14)
BOOST PUMP
ACCESS PANEL
WING NO. 2
UPPER
SKIN UPPER WING FUEL UPPER WING
TANK ACCESS PANEL FUEL TANK

ACCESS PANEL
FWD SURGE TANK
1 HIGH IMPACT NOTE: PANEL NO. 1, 4, 6, 8,

____
TANK NO. 2 SHOWN
RESISTANT AND 10, HAVE DRIPSTICK
INBD (TANK NO. 1 OPPOSITE)
ACCESS PANELS INSTALLED.
Figure 5 Fuel Tanks and Access Panels

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL

Purpose
Access panels permit entry into the airplane fuel tanks for inspection or compo-
nent repair.
The access panels in positions No. 1 and No. 2 are molded aluminium honey-
comb. All other wing tank access panels are cast aluminium. The access pan-
els are installed in the tank. The panels are installed by inserting screws
through a clamp ring on the outside, flush with wing panel and threading the
screws into captive nuts in the access panel. A molded rubber seal ring, fitted
into a grove in the panel seal face, supplies a static-type fluid seal between the
access panel and the wing skin. Fuel tank access panels are electrically
bonded to the wing structure by coating the gasket and clamp ring with anticor-
rosion grease.
The center tank has one access panel, wich is located in the left air condition
bay. Each surge tank has two access panels. The No.1 and No. 2 tanks have
12 access panels each. In addition, two smaller panels in each lower wing skin,
permit access to the fuel boost pumps.
Molded Rubber Seal

This type of seal is fixed to the access panel (old type). This seal is replaceable
on new type access panels only.
Maintenance advice:
Fuel measuring sticks are installed in the fuel tank access panels No.1, 4, 6, 8
und 10. ”Indexing Notches” are located at the inboard section of the fuel tank
access of the wing. The diameter of fuel tank access panel No.10 is about
2 inches less than the other panels.

A ”Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve” is installed in the access panel
No. 13. The pressure relief valve must be closed before panel reinstallation.
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FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
MOLDED
RUBBER SEAL
WING LOWER SKIN
SEE A
ACCESS PANEL
PHENOLIC
RING SEAL
GASKET
MOLDED
RING SEAL
INSERT
ACCESS
WING LOWER PANEL
GASKET
SKIN
MOUNTING
CLAMP RING SCREW
(17 LOCATIONS)
MOUNTING
SCREW HEX NUT AIR VENT SCOOP ACCESS PANEL (NO. 14)
WITH FLAME ARRESTER
ACCESS PANEL
NUT RETAINING PLUG

GASKET IMPREGNATED WITH

ANTICORROSION GREASE MOLDED
RUBBER
CLAMP RING SEAL
PHENOLIC
1
ANTICHAFE STRIP
1 NOT INSTALLED ON
MOLDED ALUMINUM A
WING LOWER SKIN
HONEYCOMB DOOR
Figure 6 Fuel Tank Access Panel

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
The Center Tank Access Panel
The center tank Access Panel consists of cast aluminium and is located in the
left air condition bay.
The panel is additional sealed because of the built in position (air conditioning
bay).
Installation Note: Do not use grease for screw installation. Thighten each bolt
with small turn. Then tighten a different bolt with a small turn until you have the
correct torque value for each bolt. The run-on torque is the torque necessary
to turn the bolt against the friction of the threads.
Ref. to Maintenance Manual

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
Left Air Conditioning Compartment
ACCESS CLAMP
PANEL RING
WING SKIN
CENTER TANK
ACCESS PANEL
A B
ACCESS FILL CAVITY AND APPLY

PANEL CONTINUOUS FILLET OF
SEALANT AROUND INNER APPLY CONTINUOUS
B EDGE OF CLAMP RING FILLET SEAL AROUND
LOWER OUTER EDGE OF
A CLAMP RING
CENTER
APPLY SEALANT OVER
WING
AND AROUND PANEL
PANEL
ATTACHING BOLT
BONDING
(23 PLACES) BMS 5-26, CLASS B SEALANT APPLICATION
JUMPER
CLAMP
RING
WASHER
BOLT
Figure 7 Center Tank Access Panel

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
BAFFLE CHECK VALVES

Purpose
The baffle check valves prevent fuel flow in the outboard direction but permit
fuel flow in the inboard direction. Thus the baffle check valves prevent the
boost pump inlets from being uncovered and improve airplane stability.
Location
The valves are located on the bottom of wing ribs at wing buttock line 157.0,
227.0 and 557.0.
Operation
The baffle check valves are free swinging and flow actuated. Inboard fuel flow
opens and outboard flow closes the valves.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(5 LOCATIONS)
(WBL 157.0)
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(6 LOCATIONS)
(WBL 227.0)
SURGE TANK
VALVE BODY
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(1 LOCATION)
(WBL 557.0)
INBD
BAFFLE CHECK VALVE
Figure 8 Baffle Check Valves

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
TANK DRAIN VALVES

General Purpose
The sump drain valves are used for draining accumulated moisture from each
tank and for draining trapped fuel remaining after defueling.
General Location
In each tank is one drain valve at the lowest point installed.
Description Main Tank Sump Drain Valves

The sump drain valves for the No. 1 and No. 2 tank are spring-loaded closed,
poppet-type valves flush-mounted in the wing lower skin. A screen over each
valve inlet protects the unit from contaminants.
Operation
To drain the main tank fuel sump, the poppet is pushed up to open the valve
and let fuel drain through the drain hole in the center of the valve to outboard.
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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
JAM NUT
SCREEN
GUIDE PIN IN
SEAL REPLACEMENT
POSITION
PRIMARY
GUIDE PIN IN DRAIN
DRAIN POSITION O -RING
GUIDE PIN IN WING SKIN

CLOSED POSITION
VALVE FACE
OLD VALVE VERSION
WING SKIN
POPPET
PRIMARY POPPET
O -RING
OLD VALVE VERSION NEW VALVE VERSION

VALVE VALVE
CORE CORE
O -RING PLUG
NEW VALVE VERSION

Figure 9 Main Tank Sump Drain Valve
FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
Description Surge Tank Sump Drain Valves
The sump drain valves for the surge tanks are spring-loaded close, poppet-
type valves flush-mounted in the wing lower skin. A screen over each valve
inlet protects the unit from contaminants.
Operation
To drain a surge tank fuel sump, the poppet is pushed to open the valve and let
fuel drain through the drain hole in the center of the valve to outboard.
The valve has a flapper valve, therefore the poppet valve assembly is remove-
able 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 ).

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
FLAPPER
VALVE
SCREEN
SPRING
SURGE TANK
FUEL SUMP
SHRINK-FIT
DRAIN VALVE HINGE PIN
BUSHING
SURGE TANK
FUEL SUMP POPPET VALVE
DRAIN VALVE
WING
LOWER
SKIN
DRAIN
VALVE
TOOL
USE T-HANDLE
5/8 SOCKET FOR REMOVAL AND
TORQUE WRENCH
FOR INSTALLATION
Figure 10 Surge Tank Sump Drain Valve

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
CENTER TANK DRAIN VALVES

Purpose Maintenance Practies/Sump Drain Valve (Tool-Operated)
The center tank train valve is used for draining the accumulated moisture and - Sump drain valve change
trapped fuel remaining after defueling. S The center tank must be defueled for drain valve removal.
Location S Access to the assembly is through lightening holes in the keel beam.
The center tank drain valve is installed in the wing lower skin in the center S The bonding jumper must be disconnected from the airplane struc-
section. The access door is located between the air conditioning bays in front ture.
of the marker beacon antenna. S The retaining plate must be removed.
S The drain assembly can be turned clockwise until it moves freely from
Description
the upper housing.
The center tank sump drain valve is a spring-loaded closed, flapper-type
- Installation in a vice versa sequence
check valve. A sump drain assembly connects the valve upper housing with the
lower body section of the airplane through the keel beam area. Maintenance Practices/Sump Drain Valve (Rod-Actuated)
Operation - Sump drain valve change
The sump is drained as follows: S The valve can be removed without defueling the center tank, because
of a flapper assembly. It closes the valve opening in the tank, when
- If the sump drain valve does not have an actuating rod (Tool-Operated)
the drain valve has been removed.
S To drain, insert a broad-bladed screwdriver in slot, turn clockwise and
S The removal and installation procedure is similar as the
push up on the plunger.
tool-operated one.
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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
SUMP DRAIN ATTACHING

FLAPPER SUMP CENTER WING
VALVE BOLTS CAVITY NO. 2
ASSEMBLY DRAIN
LOWER WING VALVE
SKIN PANEL
O-RING PLUNGER UPPER

O-RING HOUSING
UPPER
HOUSING
LOCKPIN LOCKING
DETENT
VALVE EARS
ACTUATING
CAM SUMP DRAIN
ASSEMBLY
PLUNGER
DRAIN TUBE
ASSEMBLY DRAIN TUBE
HOSE
SUMP
DRAIN
SUMP ASSEMBLY
DRAIN
ASSEMBLY CLAMP
ACTUATING ACTUATING ROD BONDING JUMPER

ROD (TO STRUCTURE)
ACCESS DOOR
HOSE
RETAINING
PLATE
SUMP DRAIN LOWER
HOUSING SUMP DRAIN
PULL TO DRAIN.
RELEASE TO CLOSE. TURN & PUSH TO DRAIN

VERIFY THAT HANDLE RELEASE TO CLOSE
RETURNS TO CLOSED SLOT POSITION TO BEFORE
POSITION. RETAINING & AFT FOR CLOSED & LOCKED
PLATE
DRAIN
TUBE DRAIN
DOOR WELL LOWER
LOWER BODY ACCESS ACCESS BODY SKIN
FASTENER DOOR
SKIN DOOR
(ROD ACTUATED SUMP DRAIN ASSEMBLY) (TOOL ACTUATED SUMP DRAIN ASSEMBLY) (770328)
Figure 11 Center Tank Sump Drain Assembly and Valve

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
APU SHROUD DRAIN

Purpose
A shroud drain is provided to drain moisture or any fuel leaking from the APU
fuel line.
Location
The drain line is located in the left main wheel well.
Description
The shroud drain consists of a drain line connected to a drain manifold. The
drain manifold contains a flame arrestor and a drain cock. The line terminates
in a drain mast.
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).

FUEL B737-300/400/500
STORAGE
28-10
Figure 12 APU Fuel Line Shroud Drain

FUEL B737-300/400/500
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28-20
28-20 FUEL VENT SYSTEM

TANK VENT SYSTEM
Purpose Physical Description (continued)
The fuel vent system prevents damage to the tank structure by providing posi- A fuel float valve opens and closes corresponding to the fuel level in the tanks
tive venting of all fuel tanks, regardless of airplane attitude. During flight, the and airplane attitude changes. As the fuel level rises the valves begin to close.
system also helps to decrease fuel evaporation and assists the fuel boost As the fuel level lowers, the valve begins to open. A float stop supports the
pumps-by providing a small positive pressure head on the fuel. float in its full open position.
The fuel vent scoop consists of a recessed ram air scoop mounted in a lower
Location
wing surface access panel, and a five-inch standpipe assembly. A screen is
The components associated with the tank vent system are located inside the installed at the top of the standpipe to prevent the entrance of foreign matter.
fuel tanks. Vent scoops are located on the bottom skin of surge tanks. The design of the scoop is such that icing conditions have minimum effect on
ram air pressure.
All fuel tanks are fuel tight. Close metal-to-metal fit of all parts forms the basic
Two parallel vent channels extend into the main and center tanks from the
seal. Sealing compounds and sealed fasteners are used on all joints to com-
surge tanks. Two stringers attached to the wing upper skin form each hat sec-
plete the fluid tight seal. Two of the wing ribs contain a series of baffle check
tion channel. The channels open into each surge tank. The aft channel termi-
valves to prevent fuel flow away from the boost pumps.
nates 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 chan- Access
nel connecting the left and right surge tanks. The center tank is vented by tub-
Access to the vent components in the tanks is through the fuel tank access
ings and is connected to the forward channel.
panel.
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 Operation
in the center tank vent tubing, to drain the tubing/channel/surge tanks. During fueling of the tanks, if the fueling system fails to close the fueling valve,
A surge tank, located at the end of each wing, collects any overflow fuel pass- excess fuel enters the climb port. (Float valve is closed.) Through the vent
ing through the vent channels. The overflow fuel flows through a surge tank channel, the fuel flows to the surge tank and overflow through the vent scoop.
drain line into the center tank. Fuel trapped in the surge tank (maximum 114 Liters, 30 US gallons) flows to
Tank No. l and 2 float valves are located in the channel of the wing tanks. The center tank, after initial burn off, through the vent system.
center tank float valve is in the vent tubing. During climb, the climb port is exposed, float valve is closed, allowing air/vapor
to be vented through the vent scoop.
During cruise, air enters the tank through the normal port (float valve is open)
providing slight pressurization.
During descent, air enters the tank through the normal port since float valve is
open and climb port submerged in fuel.

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FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28-20
RELIEVES TRAPPED
AIR DURING FUELING
VENT DUCT
(UPPER WING CHECK
STRINGER) HINGE VALVE
VALVE STOP
FLOAT
CHECK
VALVES
(TYP 2 PLACES) CHECK
FLOAT VALVE UPPER SURFACE VALVE
(NORMAL VENT) (SEALED) VALVE STOP
STRINGER 11 VENT
(TYP 2 PLS) CLIMB LINE
VENTS
FWD
SURGE TANK DRAIN FLOAT
VENT GRAVITY
SCOOP HOLE O-RING
DRAIN LINE
INBD CROSS-
OVERBOARD OVER
VENT & RAM TUBE
PRESSUREINLET
FLOAT VALVE
(LWR SURF)
(NORMAL VENTS)
DEFLECTOR
CENTER TANK
UPPER SURFACE
TANK 1 (SEALED) TANK 2
STRINGER 9
SURGE TANK SURGE TANK
CHECK
VALVE
Figure 13 Fuel Vent System

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FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28-20
FLAME ARRESTER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

VENT SCOOP AND FLAME ARRESTER
Surge Tank Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve
Fuel Vent Scoop
A positive and negative pressure relief valve is used to bypass the fuel vent
The fuel vent scoops, located in the outboard half of the vent surge tanks, are scoop for fuel system venting if the surge tank flame arrester core cells are
the overboard vents for the vent system. Each scoop consists of a recessed plugged such as from severe icing conditions. The relief valve is installed on
ram air scoop mounted in a lower wing surface access panel and a five inch the access panel for the inboard half of the surge tank.
standpipe assembly.
A spring-loaded poppet, on the relief valve, with outer surface flush with the
The diverging walls of the standpipe act as a plenum chamber ensuring that wing lower skin is triggered open through a latching mechanism by a pressure
ram air will be applied to the vent system during all flight attitudes of the air- or vacuum force acting on a diaphragm.
plane.
The upper chamber of the diaphragm is vented to the atmosphere through
A stainless steel, cellular-core flame arrester is installed at the top of the three ambient air holes in the lower outer surface of the valve while the lower
standpipe to suppress flame transmission into the tanks and vent system from chamber is vented to the interior of the surge tank.
an external ignition source. The flame arrester also serves as a debris screen
which may be subject to airflow restriction caused by debris or severe icing When the poppet opens, it is raised about 1 inch above the wing lower skin
surface which causes a manual reset knob and stem to protrude about the
conditions.
same distance downward out of the center of the poppet.
A surge tank flame arrester pressure relief valve is used to provide the neces-
sary venting when airflow through the flame arrester is restricted. Once actuated open, the poppet must be manually reset to the closed position
at the conclusion of the flight. Manual reset is accomplished by pulling reset
knob downward until the poppet is relatched in the closed position. The relief
valve is designed to open at 2.0 to 2.7 psi increasing positive pressure and -4
to -10 inches of water increasing negative pressure or vacuum.
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 VENT SYSTEM
28-20
MANUAL
RESET
KNOB
WING BOTTOM SKIN

PHENOLIC
RING SEAL
GASKET
SURGE TANK ACCESS
MOLDED PANEL (NO. 13)
RING SEAL
INSERT PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
ACCESS
PANEL VALVE POPPET
(RAISED-OPEN- POSITION)
MOUNTING WING LOWER SKIN

SCREW VALVE OPEN POSITION
(17 LOCATIONS)
MANUAL
FLAME ARRESTER RESET
KNOB
FILLET SEALANT
AIR VENT STACK (BMS 5-26, TYPE II)
BOLT AND
SEAL WASHER
(8 LOCATIONS)
SURGE TANK ACCESS
PANEL (NO. 13)
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
VALVE POPPET
(FLUSH WITH OUTER
SURFACE-CLOSED
POSITION)
WING LOWER SKIN
VALVE CLOSED POSITION
AIR VENT SCOOP ACCESS PANEL (NO. 14) ACCESS PANEL (NO. 13)
WITH FLAME ARRESTER WITH FLAME ARRESTER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Figure 14 Vent Scoop / Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve

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PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
28-30
28-30 PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM

PRESSURE FUELING STATION
Purpose
The pressure fueling panel is used for filling the tanks, defueling the tanks or
fuel transfer between the tanks.
Location
The pressure fueling panel (P15) is located in the fueling station.
The fueling panel consists of 3 fuel quantity indicators, 3 fueling valve switches,
3 blue valve position lights, switch for indicator test or for auxiliary fueling
power control.
Access
Access to the fueling panel is by opening the fueling station door.
Power
The power required for the fueling operation is 28 volt dc and 115 volt ac ob-
tained from ground power, APU or battery.
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 pro-
ceeds 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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-30
REFUEL STATION
GROUND REFUELING
RELAYS R10 / R11 IM E 3-3
VALVE POSITION LIGHTS
TEST
GAGES &
b b b
FUELING
TEST TANK No.2 CENTER TANK TANK No.1

GAGES
OPEN OPEN OPEN FUELING
FUELING
OFF POWER
CLOSED CLOSED RECEPTACLE SWITCH
CLOSED
AUX FUELING
POWER CONTROL
REFUEL PANEL
FUEL FUEL FUEL (P15 PANEL)
ERR ERR ERR
% % %
WING
LEADING
EDGE
ACCESS
DOOR
FWD
PANEL
LIGHTS
REFUEL STATION
Figure 15 Pressure Fueling Station

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28-30
FUELING OPERATION
Purpose Operation
The fueling system provides a means of filling the fuel tanks on the airplane. With the fueling hose connected to the fueling manifold and the three fueling
valves open, fuel is supplied to the three tanks.
System Description
Supply to the main tank No. 1 passes through main tank No. 2 and center tank.
Fueling can be accomplished by the use of a single pressure fueling station
Supply to the center tank passes through main tank No. 2 and a check valve.
through which all tanks can be filled partially or completely. Alternately, the
Upstream of the check valve are vent lines from the two center tank pumps.
main tanks can be filled through the overwing ports. The center tank can be
These lines ensure automatic repriming of the pumps during fueling.
filled by transferring fuel from the main tanks using the fueling station.
Supply to the main tank No. 2 is through a restrictor to ensure same fueling
General Component Location rate as for main tank No. 1.
The components associated with the fueling system are the fueling station lo- During the fueling operation, if the fueling valves fail to close, the excess fuel
cated under the right wing leading edge outboard of the engine, 3 float enters the vent system and proceeds overboard through the vent surge tanks
switches one inside each fuel tank and 2 overwing ports on top of each main and the vent scoop.
tank.
Backup Operation
General Operation The main fuel tanks can be filled through the overwing ports.
All tanks can be filled from the fueling station. The tanks can be filled to any The center tank can be filled by transferring fuel from the main tanks.
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 manu-
ally. Maximum fuel pressure is 55 psi.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-30
TO THE FUELING FLOAT

SWITCH FOR THE NO. 1 TANK ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
(EXAMPLE)
CENTER TANK
BOOST PUMPS
PRIME LINE
FUELING
FLOAT
SWITCH
CENTER TANK
DEFUELING VALVE
(REF 28-23-00)
FUELING RECEPTACLE
CENTER
TANK FUELING MANIFOLD
SUPPLY
FUELING SHUTOFF
VALVES (3)
CENTER TANK
FUELING
NO. 2 TANK FLOAT SWITCH
TANK NO.2
Figure 16 Pressure Fueling System

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-30
FUELING MANIFOLD
Purpose Maintenance Practices
The fueling manifold is used as a distribution center for the pressure fueling, The fueling manifold and its components can be removed and replaced without
defueling and fuel transfer. defueling the tanks. Removal of the manifold requires evacuating fuel from the
manifold by depressing the poppet valve in the receptacle, disconnecting elec-
Location trical connectors to the fueling valves, removing the fueling valves and bolts
The fueling manifold is located on the right wing front spar in the fueling station. between the manifold and check valves. Removal and replacement of the fuel-
ing check valves requires removal of the manifold. The fueling hose adapter
Physical Description can be removed and replaced without removing the manifold.
The manifold consists of a fueling receptacle with a poppet valve, three sole-
noid-controlled fuel pressure operated valves with manual overrides, and four
outlet ports, three of which contain check valves.
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 pop-
pet 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 man-
ifold proceeds to the respective tank through the check valve.
When the solenoid is de-energized or the manual override is released, pres-
sure is equalized across the diaphragm and the fueling valve closes.
During defueling operation, with the defueling valve open, fuel enters the fuel-
ing 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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-30
FUELING STATION
FUELING BODY
ELBOW ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL
PLUG
MOUNTING BOLT FRONT

(9 LOCATIONS) SPAR
0-RING
ELBOW
FUELING
SHUTOFF
VALVE
BOLT FOR FWD INBD

THE FUELING
SHUTOFF WASHER
VALVE
0-RING
CHECK VALVES
FUELING
RECEPTACLE
MANIFOLD
FUELING RECEPTACLE MANIFOLD

SUPPORT
BOLT
Figure 17 Fueling Manifold

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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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-30
FULL
28V DC
SW. NOT FULL
HOT BAT S578 NO. 2 TANK
BUS C32
FUELING AND W FUELING FLOAT SWITCH
EXT PWR CONT
(P6-5) L281 INBD FUELING
EXT PWR NOZZLE FLOODLIGHT V45 NO. 2 TANK
TR FUELING SHUTOFF
VALVE
G7 PWR BUS
PROTECTION W
PANEL R11 REFUELING PWR
CONTROL RLY (E3-3)
P6 LOAD CONTROL CENTER-RIGHT L280 OUTBD FUELING
NOZZLE FLOODLIGHT
V46 CENTER TANK
FUELING SHUTOFF
CLOSED VALVE
W
OPEN L279 FUELING

PANEL FLOODLIGHT
S156 FUELING
PWR CONT V44 NO. 1 TANK
FUELING SHUTOFF
L284 VALVE
POWER B
CONTROL
L283 FULL
B
TEST
GAGES L282 NOT FULL
S160 FUEL S576 CENTER TANK
B
INDICATOR FUEL FLOAT SWITCH
TEST SWITCH
OPEN
S158 TANK 2
FUELING VALVE
CONTROL CLOSED
OPEN
S159 CTR
TANK FUEL
VALVE CONTROL CLOSED
FULL
OPEN
S157 TANK 1
FUELING VALVE
CONTROL CLOSED NOT FULL
P15 REFUEL PANEL
S574 NO. 1 TANK
FUELING FLOAT SWITCH
Figure 18 Pressure Fueling Electrical Schematic

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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.
The switch consists of a capsule surrounded by a cork float containing a mag-
net; 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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-30
SPANWISE
BEAM NO. 2
TANK
CAVITY
ELECTRICAL N0. 2
CONDUIT
FWD
FUELING
FLOAT SWITCH
CENTER TANK
FUELING MOUNTING
FLOAT SWITCH BRACKET
ACCESS
OPENING
SEE B
SPANWISE
BEAM NO. 1 479
FUELING WING RIB
B FLOAT SWITCH
NO. 2 TANK FUELING BONDING MOUNTING

FLOAT SWITCH JUMPER BRACKET
(NO. 1 TANK OPPOSITE)
CONDUIT
SEE A CONDUIT NUT
UNION
ACCESS PANEL
NO. 11
ELECTRICAL
CONDUIT
WIRE BUNDLE
WIRE SPLICE
A
WING FRONT
SPAR
Figure 19 Fuel Tank Float Switches

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-30
OVERWING FUELING PORT

Purpose
The fuel tanks No. 1 and No. 2 can be filled by gravity through the overwing
fueling ports.
Location
The ports are located in the top of the wing towards the wing.
Each assembly consists of a flush fitting cap with a locking mechanism and a
retainer lanyard. The filler cap is opened by rotating the cap counterclockwise.
Operation
When the filler cap is opened, the main tank can be filled by gravity. The quan-
tity 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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OVERWING
FILL PORT
FILLER CAP
HANDLE
OVERWING FILL PORT
LANYARD
ADAPTER
O-RINGS
RETAINING NUT
SEAL RING
OVERWING FILL PORT
Figure 20 Overwing Fueling Ports

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28-40 FUEL FEED SYSTEM

ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM
Purpose Engine Feed
The distribution system allows fuel to be supplied to the engines and APU. In With six pumps operating, the center tank pumps override the main tank
addition, the system can be used for defueling the tanks and for fuel transfer pumps and supply fuel to the engines. This is accomplished by the opening
between the tanks. pressure difference across the check valves at the outlet of the center tank
pumps being less than the opening pressure difference across the check
System Description valves at the outlet of the main tank pumps.
The distribution system utilizes pumps, valves and tubing for engine and APU When the center tank fuel is depleted, or the center tank boost pumps are off
feed. The fueling station is used for defueling and transfer operations which are the main tank boost pumps supply fuel to the engines. Fuel feed from one side
only possible on the ground. 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
General Component Location
main tanks through the boost pump bypass valves. Fuel head, vent ram in-
The fuel distribution components are located inside the main tanks and on the flight, and engine driven fuel pump suction provide the necessary flow. There is
front and rear spars of the main tanks. no bypass valve for the center tank.
General Operation APU Feed
A. Engine Feed Fuel for the APU is normally supplied from No. 1 tank. During APU start, fuel is
- Fuel is first supplied to both engines from the center tank and then from supplied by a suction supply line or an optional APU boost pump. Fuel head
the respective tanks to engines. The crossfeed valve allows fuel from pressure and vent ram assist fuel feed in flight. Fuel from a main boost pump
one tank to be supplied to both engines. Fuel can also be supplied from can also be supplied to the APU via the Crossfeed Manifold. The APU fuel
main tanks by suction to both engines. shutoff valve information is in the APU section.
B. APU Feed
- Fuel to the APU is primarily supplied from tank No. 1, but it can be sup-
plied from any tank using the engine feed components.
C. Defueling
- All tanks can be defueled through the fueling manifold using engine feed
components.
D. Transfer
- Fuel can be transferred between the tanks using engine feed compo-
nents and the fueling manifold.

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Figure 21 Basic Schematic - Engine Fuel Feed System

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ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM

Fuel Transfer
Fuel can be transferred between the tanks on the ground only, because the
fueling system is utilized for this operation. In all cases of fuel transfer the de-
fueling valve must be open (in some cases, the crossfeed valve must be open
also). For example, transfer of fuel from No. 1 to No. 2 tank involves:
- Boost pumps in No. 1 tank operating
- Crossfeed valve open
- Defueling valve open
- No. 2 tank fueling valve open
Fuel from No. 1 tank is pumped by the boost pumps, via the crossfeed man-
ifold, to No. 2 tank. Similar operations are required for other tank-to-tank
transfer.
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 re-
ceptacle. 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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Figure 22 Fuel Feed System

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FUEL BOOST PUMPS

Main and Center Tank Boost Pumps
Purpose ing the replacement of the pump. When the removal valve handle is in the
The six fuel boost pumps, two per tank, deliver fuel under pressure from vari- closed position it will interfere with the access panel preventing its reinstalla-
ous tanks to the two engines. The pumps are also used for defueling the tanks tion.
and for fuel transfer between the tanks. The center tank scavenge system uti- The jet pump for the center tank fuel scavenge takes residual fuel from the
lizes forward left pump discharge flow for jet pump operation. center tank and delivers it to tank No: 1.
The main tank water scavenge system utilizes forward main tank pumps dis- The jet pumps for the main tank water scavenge take fuel/water mixture from
charge flow for jet pump operation. the low points in the main tanks and deliver it to the main tank pump inlets.
Location Maintenance Practices
The main tank forward pumps are installed on the front spars. The main tank Removal and installation of all pumps is the same and can be performed with-
aft and center tank pumps are located in dry bays in the main tanks. out 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
Physical Description can be swung out and pump removed. Prior to installation of the pump, approx-
The boost pump consists of a three-phase motor-driven centrifugal impeller, imately 1/2 pint of fuel is poured into the pump for repriming.
inlet port with pump removal valve and handle, drain cock, vent port, discharge The jet pump nozzle can be removed without defueling the tank.
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 CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING A CENTER TANK BOOST PUMP, ALSO
directed to jet pumps. CLOSE THE REMOVAL VALVE FOR OPPOSITE THE CEN-
TER TANK BOOST PUMP TO PREVENT FUEL FLOWING
NOTE: MAIN TANK AND CENTER TANK PUMPS ARE IDENTICAL PUMP BACK THROUGH THE REPRIME LINE.
OUTLET CHECK VALVES ARE DIFFERENT FOR PUMPS IN MAIN
AND CENTER TANK. (VALVES ARE INDEXED ON MANIFOLD APU DC Boost Pump
SIDE TO PREVENT MISMATCHING.) The APU DC boost pump supplies fuel under pressure from tank No. 1 to the
APU fuel feed line as necessary for cold starting or after air has entered the
Access
fuel feed line.
The forward boost pumps are accessible by extending the leading edge flaps.
The boost pump is mounted on the left lower inboard trailing edge panel and
The aft and center pumps are accessible through panels on the bottom wing
pumps fuel through tube lines wich penetrade the left wing rear spar. The pump
skin.
operates on 28-Volt DC Power and will run for approximately 1 minute during
Power APU starting.
The pump use 115 volt ac, 3Ø, 400 Hz power. With the motor operating, fuel
enters the pump and is delivered to the manifold through the check valve. Up-
stream 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
through the vent connection. The pump removal and drain valves are used dur-

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FUEL BOOST FUEL BOOST FUEL BOOST

PUMP PUMP PUMP BONDING
SEE B SEE ELECTRICAL JUMPER
SEE A A
ENGINE FUEL CONNECTOR
ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE
SHUTOFF VALVE APU DC
BOOST PUMP
OUTLET
APU DC
BOOST
APU FUEL FUEL
PUMP
SHUTOFF CROSSFEED INLET
SEE C
VALVE VALVE
LEFT LOWER
INBOARD TRAILING
EDGE PANEL
WING LOWER BOOST PUMP
SURFACE HOUSING C
SHOLDER WING
BOLT FRONT
SHOULDER
SPAR
BOLT
ACCESS MOUNTING
OPENING CLAMP
MOUNTING LOWER
CLAMP MOUNTING
BOLT
FUEL BOOST
PUMP
FUEL BOOST
(TYPICAL)
PUMP PUMP REMOVAL
(TYPICAL) VALVE HANDLE
PUMP REMOVAL
VALVE HANDLE FWD INBD
FWD DRAIN
VALVE WARNING FLAG
DRAIN CLEARANCE PANEL
VALVE
INBD A B
Figure 23 Fuel Boost Pumps

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MAIN AND CENTER TANK BOOST PUMP POWER CONTROL

Purpose
The boost pump power sources are arranged to ensure that in the event of a
single generator failure, at least one pump in each tank will remain powered.
Location
The circuit breakers and relays are located in the P6 panel. The boost pump
switches are located on the P5-2 panel.
Power
The power required is 28 Volt DC for the relay and 115 Volt AC for the pump.
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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TO OTHER TANKS
BOOST PUMP SWITCH SHOLDER WING
BOLT FRONT
SPAR
MOUNTING
115V AC CLAMP
LOWER
MOUNTING
BOOST PUMP BOLT
28V DC FUEL BOOST

PUMP
BOOST PUMP SWITCH RELAY (TYPICAL)
PUMP REMOVAL
VALVE HANDLE
FWD INBD
TYPICAL CIRCUIT FOR ONE BOOST PUMP IN A GIVEN TANK.
WARNING FLAG
OTHER BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT SAME BUT WITH SEPARATE SOURCE DRAIN CLEARANCE PANEL
OF POWER AS SHOWN IN TABLE BELOW VALVE
BOOST PUMP POWER SOURCE
28V DC BUS NO. 115V AC BUS NO.

FUEL
TANK TRANSFER TRANSFER
1 2 1 2
BUS NO. 1 BUS NO. 2
AFT FWD AFT FWD

1
PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP
(R18) (R19)
FWD AFT FWD AFT

2
PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP
(R21) (R20)
LEFT RIGHT RIGHT LEFT

CENTER
PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP
(R54) (R55)
Figure 24 Main and Center Tank Fuel Boost Pump Power Control
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FUEL FEED SYSTEM
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BOOST PUMP CHECK VALVES

Purpose
The fuel boost pump check valve closes the boost pump outlet line when the
pressure drops below a predetermined amount, thus preventing reverse fuel
flow to the boost pump.
Location
The check valves are located on the pump discharge lines inside the fuel tanks.
The valve consists of a spring-loaded-closed flapper valve mounted in a hous-
ing. The housing has three ports: fuel in, fuel out and a pressure sensing port.
The pressure sensing port is located upstream of the flapper valve.
Main tank boost pump check valves differ from center tank boost pump check
valves as the cracking pressure for main tank boost pump check valves is
higher than the cracking pressure for center tank valves.
S cracking pressure of the center tank check valve is 1,5 psi,
S cracking pressure of the wing tank check valve is 12 psi.
Access
The access to the valves is by entering the fuel tanks.

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Figure 25 Boost Pump Check Valves and Bypass Valve

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ENGINE FUEL FEED VALVES

Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve / Engine Crossfeed Valve APU Fuel Shutoff Valve
The APU fuel valve is mounted on the left wing rear spar and controls delivery
Purpose
of fuel from tank No. 1 to the APU.
Fuel to each engine passes through the engine’s respective fuel shutoff valve.
The valve is an electric motor-driven rotary gate valve with manual override
For supplying fuel from one tank to both engines, the crossfeed valve is used.
handle. The manual override handle provides a visual check of the valve posi-
Location tion and a manual method of positioning the valve when the electric motor is
not energized.
The two fuel shutoff valves are located on the front spars outboard of the en-
gines. The crossfeed valve is located on the rear spar on the right side To limit pressure buildup in the fuel lines, the valve housing incorporates a ther-
mal relief valve.
Physical Description The valve is operated by 28 Volt DC Power and is contolled by the APU master
The valve is motor operated, sliding gate, semi-submerged with manual over- switch for opening and closing, or by APU fire handle for closing only.
ride handle. The valve consists of gate, actuator, and port adapter assemblies.
The port adapter assembly is mounted inside the tank and supports the man- Maintenance Practices
ifold. The gate assembly slides into the adapter from the dry side, and the ac- The main tank or tanks must be defueled to the quantity indicated on the plac-
tuator couples to the gate shaft with an index-tooth spline. Three thermal relief ard prior to removal of the valve.
valves are provided.
Access
The fuel shutoff valves are accessible through individual panels located out-
board of the engines on the wing leading edge. The crossfeed valve is accessi-
ble 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 BOOST
FUEL BOOST FUEL BOOST
PUMP
PUMP PUMP
ENGINE FUEL ENGINE FUEL

SHUTOFF VALVE No. 1 SHUTOFF VALVE No. 2
APU DC
BOOST
APU FUEL PUMP FUEL
SHUTOFF CROSSFEED
VALVE VALVE
WING SPAR
WING SPAR
VALVE
POSITION
INDICATOR
SHUTOFF
APU FUEL VALVE
MANUAL VALVE
OVERRIDE FWD
HANDLE
APU FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE / ENGINE CROSSFEED VALVE
Figure 26 Engine Fuel Feed Valves

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Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Electrical Circuit

Purpose Power
Fuel from the tanks passes through the two fuel shutoff valves before entering The power for the valve and light operation is from 28 Volt DC battery bus the
the engine fuel systems. circuit breaker is on the P6 panel.
Location Operation
The valves are located on the front spars outboard of the engines. The indicat- The valve is opened and closed by a rotary switch on P5-2 panel.
ing lights and associated circuits are on the P5 panel. Controls for valve opera- The indicating VALVE OPEN blue light operates as follows:
tion are below the start levers and on P8 fire control panel.
- Valve closed - no light
Power - Valve in transit - bright blue light
The power for the light and valve operation is from 28 volt dc hot battery bus. - Valve open - dim blue light
The circuit breakers are on P6 panel. Light is illuminated when ground available through both transistors (bright) or
through a zener diode and transistor (dim).
Operation
The valve is opened and closed by the engine start lever, and it can be closed
by the respective fire handle. The indicating FUEL VALVE CLOSED blue light
operates as follows:
- Valve closed - dim blue light
- Valve in transit - bright blue light
- Valve open - no light
Power for the light is available when relay R41 is energized by battery switch
ON. The light is illuminated when a ground is available through both transistors
(bright) or through a zener diode and transistor (dim).
Crossfeed Valve Electrical Circuit

Purpose
A fuel crossfeed valve provides the means of directing fuel to both·engines

from a single tank.
Location
The valve is located on the rear spar of tank No. 2, the indicating light, switch
and associated circuits are in the P5-2 panel.
The switch for valve operation is a rotary type. Above the switch is a blue
crossfeed VALVE OPEN light.

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FUEL SHUTOFF
VALVE INDICATION
28V DC
BAT BUS CROSSFEED VALVE B
START
B
FUEL S/O VALVE ENG 2
CUTOFF
S596 ENG 2 START L2 ENG 2 FUEL VALVE
LEVER SWITCH CLOSED LIGHT
FUEL S/O VALVE ENG 1
OPEN
28V DC
HOT BAT BUS NORMAL
M
SW HOT BAT BUS
FIRE CLOSED
S9 ENG 2
V38 ENG 2 FUEL
FIRE SW SHUTOFF VALVE
R41 GEN POWER P8-1 ENG & APU FIRE
CONTROL RLY CONTROL PANEL B
P6-3 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
B
L1 L3 L2
L3 CROSSFEED VALVE
OPEN LIGHT
F.V.C. 0 F.V.C.
L1, L2 -20 +20 CLOSE
FUEL VALVE -40 +40
CLOSED CLOSED M
C NO
FILTER FILTER
L3 BYPASS V.O. BYPASS
C
NC
VALVE OPEN OPEN
CROSS FEED
OPEN
S3 V39 FUEL
CROSSFEED CROSSFEED VALVE
CONT SW
B
S3
B
L1 ENG 2 FUEL VALVE

CLOSED LIGHT
START OPEN
NORMAL
M
FIRE CUTOFF
S595 ENG 1 START CLOSE
S8 ENG 1 LEVER SWITCH
FIRE SW
V37 ENG 1 FUEL
P8-1 ENG AND APU SHUTOFF VALVE
FIRE CONTROL PANEL P5-2 FUEL SYSTEM PANEL
(102520)
Figure 27 Fuel Valve Electrical Circuit

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ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE SWITCHES

Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Switch
General
The switch for the fuel shutoff valve is installed on brackets in pilot’s control
stand. There is one switch for each start lever.
You can get access to the switch for the fuel shutoff valve for the No. 1 engine
from the left side of the pilot’s control stand.
You can get access to the switch for the fuel shutoff valve for the No. 2 engine
from the right side of the pilot’s control stand.

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REVERSE
THRUST
LEVER
CONTROL
LINK
FORWARD
THRUST
LEVER
THRUST DRUM ENGINE

START
LEVERS
START LEVERS
START
LEVER
START DRUMS
SWITCH
ACTUATING
CAMS
FUEL VALVE
ENGINE START
SHUTOFF
LEVER-ACTUATED
SWITCHES SWITCH
SWITCHES
ACTUATING
ACCESS PANEL
CAMS
PILOT’S CONTROL STAND
START FUEL VALVE

DRUM SHUTOFF
SWITCHES
FWD
IGNITION
SWITCHES FWD
Figure 28 Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Switches

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DEFUELING
General Operation
The fuel system is designed to permit complete or partial defueling of one or The valve is opened and closed by the use of the red valve handle. When the
more tanks, or to permit fuel transfer to other tanks while the airplane is on valve is open, the access panel can not be closed due to panel/handle interfer-
ground. To do the defueling or fuel transfer, parts of the pressure fueling, en- ence.
gine 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 proce-
dure 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 (suc-
tion) pump on the fuel truck only. Use this procedure only if it is neces-
sary. 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.
Manual Defueling Valve
Purpose
The defueling valve is used for defueling of the tanks and for fuel transfer be-
tween the tanks.
Location
The valve is located inboard of the fueling station.
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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DEFUELING VALVE
Figure 29 Manual Defueling Valve

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28-50 CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM

CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
Purpose Center Tank Fuel Scavenge Flow Indicator (Optional)
The scavenge fuel shutoff valve, when energized, allows fuel from the No. 1
Purpose
forward boost pump to the center wing scavenge jet pump.
The scavenge flow indicator is used for the center tank fuel scavenge system.
Location
Location
The valve is mounted on the front spar of the No. 1 fuel tank outboard of the
No. 1 forward boost pump. The indicator is located on the front spar of the No. 1 fuel tank.
Physically Description Physical Description

The unit consists of a valve body and solenoid assembly containing a solenoid, It consists of a flapper check valve assembly which is connected to a pointer
plunger, poppet, pins and spring. on the indicator. The deflection of the flapper is proportional to the flow through
the system.
Access The indicator has three color bands:
The valve is accessible from the front spar of the No. 1 tank. - Blue band - no flow
Operation - Red band - flow up to 280 lb / hr at 21°C (70°F)
When the center tank boost pump switches are on, the solenoid is relaxed and - Green band - flow above 280 lb / hr
the plunger/poppet assembly is spring-loaded closed against the valve seat
Access
insert.
Access to the indicator is by extending the leading edge flap.
Turning both center tank boost pump switches off will energize the solenoid.
The poppet will pull away from the valve seat allowing fuel flaw from the No. 1 Operation
tank forward boost pump to the scavenge fuel jet pump.
The system is checked by observing the indicator with the center tank boost
Maintenance Practices pumps switched off and the tank No. 1 forward boost pump switched on.
Removal of the valve requires defueling the No. 1 tank and extension of the Maintenance Practices
leading edge flaps to gain access to the attaching hardware. At the front spar,
The indicator removal requires defueling of tank No. 1.
disconnect the electrical connector and bonding jumper from the valve. Re-
move the nut and washer. Inside the No. 1 tank disconnect the fuel lines and
remove the valve.

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FUEL SCAVENGE
FLOW INDICATOR /
FUEL BOOST
CHECK VALVE PUMP 1 / FWD
1
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP
FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE
FUEL SCAVENGE
CENTER TANK
SHUTOFF VALVE
NO. 1 TANK
2
O-RING
FLAPPER
CHECK VALVE LOCKWIRE TO
FUEL SCAVENGE STRUCTURE
JET PUMP
FRONT SPAR
FUEL SCAVENGE WASHER

FLOW INDICATOR/
CHECK VALVE NUT
FWD
1
FRONT SPAR Location: Left wing front spar

Leading Edge Flaps must be extendet
CAP
1
1 NOT INSTALLED ON ALL AIRPLANES
2 NOT INSTALLED ON AIRPLANES WITH FUEL
SCAVENGE FLOW INDICATOR/CHECK VALVE
Figure 30 Center Tank Fuel Scavenge System

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FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM CONTROL LOGIC

Purpose
The fuel scavenge circuit controls the operation of the scavenge fuel shutoff
valve.
Location
The circuit components are located in the P5 and P6 panels and in the elec-
tronic equipment compartment.
The scavenge circuit consists of power sources, two center tank boost pump
switches and -relays, M528 Engine Accessory Module and the scavenge fuel
shutoff valve solenoid.
Power
Power supply for the center tank boost pumps is 115 Volt AC and for the con-
trol circuit 28 Volt DC.
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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28V DC
BUS 2 C65
FUEL CONTROL
-NO.1 FWD OFF
-NO.2 AFT 20 MINUTE
-R CENTER TIMER V129 FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE
ON
S9 RIGHT CENTER
TANK PUMP SW
THE SCAVENGE FUEL VALVE REMAINS OPEN FOR
20 MINUTES AFTER S8 AND S9 ARE TURNED OFF.
OFF
28V DC
BUS 1 C64
FUEL CONTROL ON
-NO. 1 AFT
-NO.2 FWD S8 LEFT CENTER
-L CENTER TANK PUMP SW
P6 CIRCUIT BREAKER P5-2 FUEL SYSTEM PANEL M528 ENGINE ACCESSORY UNIT (E3-2)
PANEL
FORWARD FUEL BOOST

PUMP FOR THE NO. 1 TANK
FUEL SCAVENGE
CHECK VALVE
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP
FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE CENTER
TANK
OUTLET
INLET
FLAPPER
NO. 1 TANK CHECK VALVE NO. 2 TANK
ENGINE
FUEL FEED
MANIFOLD
Figure 31 Fuel Scavenge System Control Logic

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FUEL SCAVENGE JET PUMP

General Description
The fuel scavenge jet pump causes a low pressure in the fuel scavenge trans-
fer line when the forward fuel boost pump of tank No. 1 is running and the elec-
trically controlled fuel scavenge shutoff valve is energized.
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 SCAVENGE
JET PUMP (REF)
WASHER FWD
NOZZLE PLUG
JET PUMP
RETAINING
NUT
JET PUMP NEEDLE

FRONT ORIFICE
FLAPPER
SPAR
CHECK
VALVE
Figure 32 Fuel Scavenge Jet Pump Check

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28-60 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM

Purpose POWER
The fuel quantity indicating units measure the weight of usable fuel in the The indicators utilize 115 volt ac power.
tanks. Two types of quantity indicators are used, capacitance for indicators and
manual measuring sticks. The measuring sticks are provided for the main tanks
only.
Location
The capacitance gaging system tank units and compensators are located in-
side 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.
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 verti-
cally 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 compart-
ment. Repeater indicators are in the fueling station.
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FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
115 V/AC Standby Bus

Ext.Power connected
Fuel Summation Unit

FUEL
ERR F.S.U. FMSC

% Flight Managment
System Computer
Digital Fuel DIG. DIG.
Quantity Indicator
at Pilots Center Panel F.Q.I. F.Q.I.
FMSC Control Display Unit (CDU)
Test Switch Select Switch

Pilot’s Center Panel at Refuel Station
to ”TEST GAGES”
Capacitance Trimmer FUEL
Digital Fueling
DIG. DIG. Quantity Indicator
ERR F.Q.I.
F.Q.I. at the Refueling Station
%
”Aux Fueling Power” Refueling Bay Door Open

(hold, at refueling Station) Power Switch
TSD TSD (Contact shown Door Close)
Bussing Plug Bussing Plug

Center
(No Measuring Stick)
Tank No. 2
Tank No. 1 115 V/AC Standby Bus

(alternate 5 Measuring Sticks) (alternate 5 Measuring Sticks)
Ext.Power connected
12 Tank Units 2 Tank Units 12 Tank Units
1 Compensator Unit 1 Compensator Unit 1 Compensator Unit
Bussing Plug
TSD (Transient Suppression Device)
Figure 33 Fueling System Schematic

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION CIRCUIT

Purpose Fuel Summation Unit
The fuel quantity circuit and indicators measure the weight of usable fuel in the S The fuel summation unit takes individual fuel quantity indicator voltage sig-
fuel tanks. nals and sums them for an output voltage signal representative of the total
fuel remaining. The flight management computer system uses this voltage
Location signal to derive airplane gross weight related performance data and pro-
System components are located in the flight compartment, fuel tanks and at vides display of total fuel.
the fueling station. Flight compartment components consist of fuel quantity indi-
cators, capacitance trimmer, summation unit and an indicator test switch. Fuel Trim Adjustment Screws (Trimmer)
tank components consist of tank units, compensator units and measuring S Capacitance trimmers, can be adjusted to standardize the total tank capaci-
sticks. Fueling quantity indicators and indicator test switch are located at the tance. This adjustment allows for replacement of indicators without recali-
P15 fueling station panel. brating the indicator gage.
Physical Description Transient Suppression Device
S The Transient Suppression Device is near the penetration to each fuel tank.
Fuel Quantity Indicator
This is a safety device to prevent excess power from entering the fuel tank.
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 Power
liquid crystal display (L.C.D). The microcomputer measures the capacitance The power supply for the indicators is 115 volt ac from the standby bus or ex-
and resistive current in the tank units. It monitors the leakage current and ternal power. If external power is plugged in and the power is good, relay R10
when it reaches an unacceptable level, an error code 0 through 9 are dis- is energized connecting the fuel quantity circuit to the external power ac bus.
played, or the display blanks, to assist in troubleshooting the system. Now, if ac power is applied to the airplane such that the number 2 bus transfer
relay (R4) is energized, R 309 will energize switching the fuel quantity circuit
Fueling Quantity Indicator
power source to the standby ac bus. This is done to connect the fuel quantity
S Fueling quantity indicators on the P15 panel show the weight of fuel in each circuit to the same power source as the flight management computer (FMC) to
tank. The fueling quantity indicators function as repeaters of the fuel quan- phase-match the summation unit total fuel quantity, fuel quantity reference,
tity indicators located in the flight compartment and aid the ground crew in and ground reference analog voltages with the FMC reference voltage.
fueling or defueling operations. The fueling quantity indicators are inter-
changeable with the fuel quantity indicators. The fueling quantity indicators Operation
are operative only when the fueling station door is open. Error codes 8, A The tank units function as variable capacitors, their capacitance value being
and F are displayed or the display cycles on/off or blanks on the repeater determined by fuel level in the tank.
indicator.
A single chip microcomputer system within the indicator performs the measure-
ment of the current through the tank units. The microcomputer converts the
capacitance current to a radial and a digital readout of fuel quantity.
The microcomputer monitors the fuel quantity indicating system and provides
an error indication and code to assist in troubleshooting.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
N62 TANK 2 FUELING N63 CENTER TANK N61 TANK 1 FUELING

IND (P15) FUELING IND (P15) FUELING IND (P15)
115V AC
STBY BUS INTERNALS SAME INTERNALS SAME INTERNALS SAME
C397 AS N50 AS N50 AS N50
FUEL SYSTEMS F12
QTY
115V AC F10
EXT PWR
RECEPTACLE C398
EP GND F9
R10 FUEL POWER
FUELING SELECT RELAY
P6-3 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL (E3-3) F21 F8
F7
F6
S160 FUEL IND

TEST IND (P15) F5
R309 FUEL POWER
TRANSFER RELAY F4
F3
POWER
SUPPLY COMP F2
POWER
SUPPLY M1097
LB/KG SELECT TRIMMER F18
FUEL TANK 2 TANK 2
QTY
PROC TANK 1 F11
FMC
CTR TANK
TRANSIENT D1586
SELF TEST SUPPRESSION BUSSING M290 ADAPTER
FUEL SUMMATION UNIT DEVICE PLUG ASSY TANK 2
N50 TANK 2 FUEL QTY IND
F16
F17
INTERNALS
SAME AS COMP F14
N50
D1590
BUSSING M291 ADAPTER
N64 CENTER TANK PLUG ASSY CTR TANK

FUEL QTY IND
M1098 TRIMMER
CENTER TANK TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION
DEVICE
INTERNALS
SAME AS INTERNALS
R11 REFUELING POWER INTERNALS
N50 SAME AS
SELECT RELAY (E3-3) M1096 TRIMMER INTERNALS SAME AS
M290 OF
S257 FUEL QTY TANK 1 SAME AS D1586
TANK 2
TEST SW TSD TANK 2
N49 TANK 1
FUEL QTY IND
D1588
PILOTS INSTRUMENT PANEL BUSSING M290 ADAPTER
PLUG ASSY TANK 1
Figure 34 Fuel Quantity Indicating Schematic

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM BUSSING PLUG AND TRANSIENT

SUPPRESSION DEVICE
Bussing Plug
Tank unit leads in a given tank, form a harness which terminates at a recep-
tacle.
S The receptacles for the No. 1 and No. 2 tanks are found in the applicable
wing front spar,
S and for the center tank in the left forward bulkhead in the wheel well for the
main landing gear.
Attached to each receptacle is a bussing plug assembly. The plug assembly
connects the tank units in parallel.
Transient Suppression Device
The TSD is a safety device that provides isolation of excess power from the
fuel quantity signals into the fuel tank. A special EMI shielded cable connects
the TSD to the fuel tank bussing plug.
S The TSDs for the No. 1 and No. 2 tanks are located on the respective wing
front spar,
S and for the center tank on the main wheel well ceiling near the System A
hydraulic reservoir.
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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
TANK UNITS BULKHEAD

(EXAMPLE) RECEPTACLE
TRANSIENT
CENTER TANK FOR THE
SUPPRESSION FUEL TANK
DEVICE
(Tank No. 2 similar)
1 BUSSING PLUG
BUSSING PLUG
TANK NO. 1
(Tank No. 2 similar) BUSSING PLUG
CENTER TANK ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
COMPENSATOR
UNITS
(1 EACH TANK) O-RING SEAL
TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION BUSSING PLUG
DEVICE
NO. 1 TANK SHOWN (CENTER TANK)
BULKHEAD
RECEPTACLE
FOR THE
FUEL TANK
2 BUSSING PLUG
PLUG
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
1 AIRPLANES WITH A RECTANGULAR

BUSSING PLUG COUPLING RING
2 AIRPLANES WITH A CIRCULAR

TRANSIENT SUPPRESSION DEVICE BUSSING PLUG BUSSING PLUG
Figure 35 Component Location

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR

Fuel Quantity Indicator
Digital fuel quantity indicators show the weight of fuel and percentage of full
capacity in each fuel tank.
Each fuel quantity indicator has a single chip microcomputer system and a digi-
tal liquid crystal display (LCD). The microcomputer sends periodicaly a short
time AC-Signal of 10 Volt and 5 kHz over the LO-Z wire directly to the tank
units, there after to the compensator unit and measures the current in the HI-Z
FUEL
ERROR CODES:
wire. By this capacity measuring method, the micro computer calculates the
fuel quantity. Master Indicator
When a parameter reaches an unacceptable level, the fuel quantity indicator KG 0 to 9
shows either normal or zero fuel quantity, the word ERR, and an error code
between 0 and 9. The error code can be used to help in troubleshooting the ERR Repeater Indicator
system.
To clear any stored error codes, including those stored by activating the self- A, F or 8
test switches, cycle indicator power from ON to OFF to ON again, with the EP
GND FUELING and fuel QTY circuit breakers on the P6 panel. %
Refuel Quantity Indicator
Refuel quantity indicators on the P15 panel show the weight of fuel in the fuel
tanks. The refuel quantity indicators function as repeaters of the fuel quantity
indicators found in the control cabin and help the ground crew in refuel or de-
fueling operations.
The refuel quantity indicators are interchangeable with the fuel quantity indi-
cators. The refuel quantity indicators operate only when the access door for the
station is open.
When the access door is closed, power to the refuel quantity indicators is inter-
rupted by a reed-switch. The fueling quantity indicators monitor the signal re-
ceived from the fuel quantity indicators and display an error code if a sys-
tem malfunction exists.
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FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
TO REPEATER INDICATOR &

SUMMATION UNIT
Figure 36 Fuel Quantity Indicator

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR TEST

Operation - Fuel Quantity Indicator Operation - Fueling Quantity Indicator
By pressing of the fuel quantity test switch on pilots center panel, a test of the By switching of the Test Gages & Aux Fueling Power Control Switch to ”Test
fuel quantity indicators will be started. Gages Position”, a test of the fueling indicator will be started.
Test sequence: Test sequence:
- push and hold test switch until Indicators displays ”0” and ”ERR 4” - push and hold test switch to ”Test Gages” position
- release test switch - all segments ”ON”
- all segments ”ON” for 2 sec. - the indicators show ”Blank”
- all segments ”OFF” for 2 sec. - maximum possible indicator value
- if Error Codes memorized, each will displayed for 2 sec. one after - release switch
another (numerical order). The highest code will displayed at first. - the indicators display actual quantity
- maximum possible indicator value of each indicator NOTE: During fueling quantity indicator test, the fuel quantity indicators in the
- the indicators display actual quantity cockpit display ERR-Code ”3”.
NOTE: The test is not possible or unuseable, if the following actual ERR-
Codes are displayed:
S 2, 3, 5, 6 or 8
Does a ERR-Code ”3” exist, the indicator will display ERR-Code ”2” while the
test switch is being pressed.
When the following actual ERR-Codes are displayed:
S 1, 3, 5 or 7
the indicator accuracy will shift about 3 %.
During fueling indicator test, the repeater indicators on the fueling station show
a display test.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
1 2 3
4 5 6
Figure 37 Fuel Quantity Indicator Test

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL QTY INDICATOR TEST (CONT.)

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
ERROR FUEL QUANTITY USUAL RECOMMENDED

CODE INDICATOR VALUE CAUSE ACTION
MASTER INDICATOR
0 ZERO A TANK UNIT IS NOT INSTALLED Verify continuity of in-tank wiring to each Tank Unit,
or A TANK UNIT IS DISCONNECTED HI-Z isolation from shield.
1 NORMAL TANK CONTAMINATION Drain the tank and check condition of each Tank Unit.
2 ZERO A BAD HI-Z LEAD Check HI-Z wire from Indicator to tank, LO-Z wires to Tank Units
and Compensators.
3 NORMAL BAD COMPENSATOR WIRING Check LO-Z wire from Indicator to Compensator.
4 ZERO BAD TANK UNIT WIRING Check LO-Z wire from Indicator to Tank Units.
Check for shorted Test Switch.
5 NORMAL BAD COMPENSATOR Drain the tank and check condition of Compensator.
Check HI-Z shield continuity.
6 ZERO BAD TANK UNIT Check Condition of each Tank Unit using Test Set.
Check HI-Z shield continuity. Check for water and ice in Tank Units.
7 NORMAL CONTAMINATION OR Drain the sump area and check condition of Compensator.
WATER IN COMPENSATOR Check Compensator HI-Z shield continuity.
8 ZERO BAD INDICATOR Replace Indicator. Check for short to ground on Tank Unit and
Compensator LO-Z.
9 NORMAL OR ZERO INCORRECTLY CALIBRATED INDICATOR Replace Indicator.
BLANK BAD INDICATOR Replace Indicator.
REPEATER INDICATOR
A ZERO PARITY ERROR Verify proper operation of master indicator. Check wiring between
master and repeater indicators.
F same data as BAD MASTER INDICATOR Correct problem at master indicator.

master
8 ZERO BAD INDICATOR Replace Indicator. Check for short to ground on Tank Unit
and Compensator LO-Z.
CONTINUOUS
NO DATA FROM MASTER INDICATOR Check master indicator operation.
DISPLAY TEST
BLANK BAD COMPUTER Replace Indicator.
Figure 38 Fuel Qty. Ind. Error Code Table

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
MEASURING STICK
Purpose tank when its indicators do not operate. You can also move fuel to refuel one
The measuring sticks are used to measure the fuel quantity in tanks No. 1 and of the wing tanks as an alternative to the fuel measuring stick procedure.
2 by mechanical means. The fuel quantity measurements obtained by measur- Use the Fuel Measuring Sticks to Refuel the No. 1 Tank or the No. 2
ing sticks assist the ground crew in fueling operations when electrical power for Tank when the Fuel Quantity Indicating System does not operate
fuel quantity indicators is not available. The measuring sticks are also used for NOTE: Calculating of the fuel weight by the Measuring Sticks
comparing the fuel weight indicated by the fuel quantity indicators to the read- (Ref. Maintenance Manual)
ing obtained by measuring sticks.
Location
There are five measuring sticks for each main tank, located in wing fuel tank
access panels No. 1, 4, 6, 8, and 10.
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 cus-
tomer 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.
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 ope-
rate 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 do-
cument 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

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
FUEL MEASURING STICK

(IN TANK ACCESS DOORS
NO. 1,4,6,8 AND 10)
FLOAT
CALIBRATED ROD FLAPPER

NO. 2 TANK SHOWN
VALVE
SLEEVE MEASURING
STICK
SPRING BODY
MEASURING
RETAINING STICK HOUSING
SCREW
MOUNTING BASE
BAYONET LOWER
WING SKIN
LOCKING TANK ACCESS
PIN DOOR
MEASURING STICK
DRIP READING PLANE
HOLE SOCKET
TANK ACCESS SCREWDRIVER SLOT HEAD OF THE
MEASURING
DOOR STICK
FUEL MEASURING STICK WITH OPEN TUBE FUEL MEASURING STICK MAGNETIC FLOAT TYPE
Figure 39 Fuel Measuring Stick

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
The Open Type Fuel Measuring Stick (Dripstick)
To operate the fuel measuring stick, apply a slight pressure and turn the fuel
measuring stick 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction. Slowly lower the
fuel measuring stick until fuel appears from the drip hole. Read the fuel quantity
on the fuel measuring stick to find the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank.
The Magnetic Float Type Fuel Measuring Stick

To operate the fuel measuring stick, it is unlocked from the base by applying a
slight pressure and a 90-degree counterclockwise turn to the end of the stick.
When the fuel measuring stick is unlocked, it is lowered to the fully extended
position. Depending on fuel level, a bearing found on top of the stick will
magnetically latch onto a magnet in the float before full extension. In this event,
a slight pressure should be applied to assure a full extension. At the fully ex-
tended position, the fuel measuring stick stops against a cushion giving a
soft firm feel.
To find the fuel level
To find the fuel level, the fuel measuring stick is gently raised until the mag-
netic latch is felt to engage. There is a positive feel in this position since the
magnetic latch is strong and will jerk the fuel measuring stick into its position.
The fuel measuring stick is now read to find the fuel level in the fuel tank.
If the fuel measuring stick is being monitored during a refuel or defueling opera-
tion, the float and stick sub assembly will move with the fuel level. However,
since the magnetic attachment between the magnets of the stick sub assembly
and float causes a small friction against the housing, the stick sub assembly
and float will not move up smoothly with the fuel level, but in distinct jumps as
the fuel level rises on the float to overcome the static friction. On declining fuel
levels when defueling, friction will occur in the opposite direction. Calibration
marks on the stick sub assembly are set to read on rising fuel levels and the
most accurate reading will be immediately after a jump of the stick sub assem-
bly.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-60
MOUNTING BASE
ASSEMBLY
BODY
READ FUEL
QUANTITY READ FUEL
HERE LOCKING QUANTITY
PIN WING LOWER SKIN OR HERE
1 CALIBRATED TANK ACCESS DOOR WING LOWER SKIN OR
ROD STICK
OUTER SURFACE SUB ASSEMBLY TANK ACCESS DOOR
HEAD OUTER SURFACE
DRIP
HOLE LATCH
HEAD
Open Tube Type Magnetic Float Type
BODY
ALIGNMENT SCREWDRIVER SLOT

MARKS
1 Calibrated in Kilogram
For correct value see Conversion Tables in Fuel Measuring Document
Figure 40 Fuel Measuring Stick

FUEL B737-300/400/500
FUEL FEED LOW PRESS. IND. SYSTEM
28-70
28-70 FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM

FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM
Purpose
The condition of each boost pump is monitored by a pressure switch, sensing
pump output pressure, and an amber LOW PRESSURE light operated by the
pressure switch. The low pressure warning system also actuates the MASTER
CAUTION and the FUEL annunciator lights.
Location
The low pressure warning system circuits are located in the P5-2 panel.
The system consists of the six pressure switches, two center tank pump
switches, six LOW PRESSURE amber lights, MASTER CAUTION and FUEL
annunciator amber lights.
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 indica-
tor 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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-70
FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE

CLOSED CLOSED
B 0 B
-20 FUEL +20
TEMP
-40 +40
0C
OVERHEAD PANEL
FILTER VALVE FILTER
BYPASS B OPEN B BYPASS B
CROSS FEED
LOW LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A A
FUEL PUMPS
OFF BOOST PUMP FUEL
L R LOW PRESSURE SWITCHES
ON
CTR FUEL LOW PRESSURE
LOW LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
LOW LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE
INDICATING LIGHTS
A A A A
AFT FWD FWD AFT
OFF OFF
FUEL
PUMPS
ON ON FRONT SPAR
1 2
FRONT SPAR
P5-2
TANK 1 OR 2
FWD BOOST PUMP AND
CENTER TANK LEFT OR
RIGHT BOOST PUMP
FUEL LOW PRESSURE

SWITCH
C
FWD
SEE C
(LEFT WING SHOWN, RIGHT WING OPPOSITE)
Figure 41 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-70
FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM

Operation
Low pressure fuel from any boost pump in any tank will turn on a fuel feed low
pressure light. Low pressure from both fuel boost pumps in the same tank will
turn on the applicable low pressure lights and in addition, the fuel annunciator
light and the master caution lights will illuminate.
When the master caution light is pressed, the circuit is rearmed and the master
caution and fuel annunciator lights are extinguished. Pressing the fuel annun-
ciator lights provided the low pressure condition remains (Ref Chapter 33 -
Master Warning and Caution Lights).
When the fuel in the center tank is depleted, the center tank boost pump low
pressure lights are illuminated. The low pressure lights for the center tank
boost pumps are extinguished when the boost pumps are turned off. The low
pressure lights for the No. 1 or 2 tank boost pumps are illuminated when low
fuel pressure exists or when the boost pumps are turned off.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
28-70
P
A
6 PSIG
A TANK 1 FWD LOW
33-15-20 PRESSURE SWITCH
LOW PRESSURE LT - MASTER
TANK 1 FWD PUMP DIM & TEST
P
A
6 PSIG
115V AC A TANK 1 AFT LOW
BUS 33-15-20 PRESSURE SWITCH
BOOST PUMP
TANK 1 FWD
TANK 1 AFT PUMP DIM & TEST
TANK 1 FWD
BOOST PUMP OFF
RELAY (P6)
28V DC
BUS
FUEL CONTROL ON
NO. 1 FWD - TANK 1 FWD
NO. 2 AFT - PUMP SW
CTR R
115V AC OFF
TRANS
BUS BOOST PUMP
TANK 1 AFT
ON
TANK 1 AFT TANK 1 AFT
BOOST PUMP PUMP SW
RELAY (P6)
OFF P
15 PSIG
LEFT CENTER
TANK LOW
PRESSURE SWITCH
28V DC
BUS
FUEL CONTROL
NO. 1 AFT -
NO. 2 FWD - ON
CTR L CENTER
FUEL TANK LEFT
SCAVENGE PUMP SW
SYSTEM
115V AC
BUS
BOOST PUMP
LEFT CTR A
TANK
LEFT CTR BOOST A
PUMP RELAY (P6) 33-15-20
CENTER TANK LEFT PUMP DIM & TEST
PANEL P6-3 P5-2 FUEL SYSTEM PANEL
Figure 42 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System Schematic

FUEL B737-300/400/500
FUEL TEMPERATURE IND. SYSTEM
28-80
28-80 FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM

FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM
Purpose
The temperature indicator displays the fuel temperature in tank No. 1.
Location
The indicator is located on the P5 panel.
The fuel temperature indicator is resistance ratiometer-type unit. It consists of
a no-power sweep-off coil, deflection coil, cabin temperature compensator, dial
calibrated from -56°C to 56°C and integral lights.
Power
Power supply is 28 Volt AC.
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.

FUEL B737-300/400/500
FUEL TEMPERATURE IND. SYSTEM
28-80
FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE

CLOSED CLOSED
B 0 B
FUEL
-20 +20
TANK NO. 1 TEMP FUEL TEMPERATURE
-40 +40 INDICATOR
0C
FILTER VALVE FILTER

BYPASS A OPEN B BYPASS A
CROSS FEED
FORWARD OVERHEAD PANEL
FUEL
TEMPERATURE WING REAR SPAR
BULB FUEL TANK NO. 1
TEMPERATURE
BULB LEADS
TEMPERATURE BULB
LOCKING CAP
FUEL TEMPERATURE
BULB (SHOWN IN
INSTALLED POSITION -
BULB NOT VISIBLE)
Figure 43 Fuel Temperature Indicating System


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28-00 FUEL GENERAL

FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 Page: 2

Figure 1 Fuel Tank Arrangement

PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT)

The Fuel Summation Unit

The Control Display Units (CDU) (2)

The Fuel Quantity Test Switch

FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 Page: 4

. 0 +/- Z DEL / CLR

CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT (CDU)

PANEL DESCRIPTION (COCKPIT)

The Fuel Temperature Indicator

The Crossfeed Valve Position Indicating Light

The Crossfeed Valve Switch

The Fuel Boost Pump Switch (6)

The Fuel Low Pressure Indicating Light (6)

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OVERHEAD ENGINE FUEL

LEFT LIGHT SHIELD FUEL FAULT LIGHT

Figure 3 Fuel Control and Warning (Cockpit)

PANEL DESCRIPTION (FUELING STATION)

The Fueling Valve Position Light (blue) (3)

The Fueling Valve Switch (3)

The Fueling Quantity Indicator (3)

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REFUEL PANEL WING

FUEL FUEL FUEL

ERR ERR ERR FUELING QUANTITY INDICATORS

Figure 4 Refuel Station

FRA US/E ur Oct.96 Page: 10

AIR VENT SCOOP

TANK ACCESS PANEL FUEL TANK

FWD SURGE TANK

1 HIGH IMPACT NOTE: PANEL NO. 1, 4, 6, 8,

Figure 5 Fuel Tanks and Access Panels

FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL

Molded Rubber Seal

2 inches less than the other panels.

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NUT RETAINING PLUG

GASKET IMPREGNATED WITH

Figure 6 Fuel Tank Access Panel

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Left Air Conditioning Compartment

ACCESS FILL CAVITY AND APPLY

Figure 7 Center Tank Access Panel

BAFFLE CHECK VALVES

FRA US/E ur July 98 Page: 16

BAFFLE CHECK VALVE

Figure 8 Baffle Check Valves

TANK DRAIN VALVES

Description Main Tank Sump Drain Valves

FRA US/E ur July 98 Page: 18

GUIDE PIN IN WING SKIN

OLD VALVE VERSION NEW VALVE VERSION