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Chapter 28 – Fuel
1. Fuel System Water contamination in fuel system at X
water drain and fuel strainer drain points.
(Card RA–EXT–09)

2.(1) Piping Evidence of fuel leaks on underside of X

fuselage; drain valves for leakage. Vent
outlets for obstructions.
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(Cards RA–EXT–10, RA–EXT–11)

2.(2) Piping Pipes for condition, connections and X X X X X X

hoses for condition, security and
leakage. Check for corrosion in fuel
gallery area.
(Card 17–03)

2.(3) Fuel Manifold Bonding clamp sealant and terminal X X X X X X

lug sealant for condition and integrity,
(Mod 6/2389)
peeling, cracking or evidence of
corrosion. Inspect bonding jumpers
for condition, security, integrity and
corrosion. If damaged, replace
component; re-apply sealant.
(Cards 17–06, Cal 17–06)

2.(4) Fuel Manifold Inspect the Fuel Manifolds under bonding Every 6000 flight hours
clamp sealant for corrosion. Remove or 5 years,
(Mod 6/2389)
sealant, bonding clamps and jumpers. whichever occurs first

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Inspect tube for corrosion and pitting.
Replace clamps, bonding jumpers and
hardware with new; reseal clamps
grounding hardware and terminal lugs.
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(Cards SP2 B.2, )

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3.(1) Booster Pumps Condition, security, corrosion and X X X X X X
cleanliness. Wiring for condition, signs
of overheat or arcing. Radio noise filters
(Pre Mod 6/2267) for security, condition
and corrosion. Electrical connectors for
condition and deterioration of sealant.
(Card 17–02)

3.(2) Booster Pumps Operational test. (Evidence of rough X

running (Power on)).
(Card FUN–B6)

3.(3) Booster Pumps Electrical EMI noise filters (Mod 6/2267) X X X X X X

for condition, security, signs of overheat.
Wiring for condition, signs of overheat or
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corrosion, protective boots for condition.
(Card 17–02A)

3.(4) Booster Pumps Bleed resistors (Mod 6/2267) for X X X X X X

condition, security, signs of overheat.
Resistance check, and condition of
electrical terminations.
(Card 17–02B)

4. Ejectors Security. X X X X X X
(Card 17–01)

5. Fuel Strainer
5.a.(1) Fuel Strainer - Element Remove (Pre Mod 6/1229) 74 micron X
element, clean and install. Replace (Mod
(Pre Mod 6/2006)

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6/1229) 10 micron element as required.
(Cards 06–02, 07–02)
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5.a.(2) Fuel Strainer - Element Note After replacement of fuel tank,
if excessive foreign matter is
(Pre Mod 6/2006)
found in fuel strainer after 50
flight hours, drain and flush
system and inspect motive
line check valve strainers for
foreign matter. If excessive
recheck in next 20 flight hours.
(Card SP2–B2)
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5.a.(3) Fuel Strainer - Element Leak check under pressure. (System

operation).
(Pre Mod 6/2006)
(Card FUN–B7)

5.b. Fuel Strainer Body Condition and security of attachment X

bolts; drain valve for security.
(Cards 06–02, 07–02)

5.c.(1) Fuel Filter Remove 10 micron element as required. X

(Mod 6/2006)
(Cards 06–02, 07–02)

5.c.(2) Fuel Filter Note After replacement of fuel tank,

if excessive foreign matter is
found in fuel strainer after 50
flight hours, drain and flush
system and inspect motive
line check valve strainers for
foreign matter. If excessive

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recheck in next 20 flight hours.
(Card SP2–B2)

6.(1) Fuel System - Emergency Security and leakage. X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Shut-off Valve
(Cards 13–06, 14–06)
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6.(2) Fuel System - Emergency Operational test. Return switch to X
Shut-off Valve NORMAL after test. (Power on).
(Card FUN–A1)

7.(1) Fuel System - Crossfeed Corrosion, security and evidence of X X X X X X

Valve leakage.
(Card 17–01)

7.(2) Fuel System - Crossfeed Operational test. X

Valve
(Card FUN–A2)

7.a.(1) Fuel System - Position Security. X X X X

Indicator
(SOO 6035)
(Pre Mod 6/2009) (Card 23–07i)

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7.a.(2) Fuel System - Position Operational test. X
Indicator
(SOO 6035)
(Pre Mod 6/2009) (Card FUN–A2)

8. Fuel Quantity Indicating Functional test (calibration check). X X

System (Power on).
(Card FUN–G12)

8.a. Fuel Quantity Indicating Condition and security. X X X

System - Indicators
(Pre Mod 6/2009) (Card 23–07k)

8.b. Fuel Quantity Indicating Corrosion, security and leakage. X X X X

System - Capacitance
Tank Units (Card 24–10)

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8.c. Fuel Quantity Indicating Security, wiring and connections. X X X X
System - Fuel
Conditioner Unit
(Mod 6/2046) (Card 24–09)

9. Fuel Transfer Motive Line Remove and inspect strainers for X X X X X X X X X X X X

Check Valves contamination. Clean as required and
install serviceable unit. Leak check
(Power on).
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Note Drain fuel before removing

strainers.
(Card 10–01, FUN-C4)

10. Fuel Cells Security and leakage. X X X X

(Card 25–15)

10.a. Cell Vent Neck and Vent Condition and leakage. Remove heater X X X X
Line ducts for access. Install heater ducts.
(Card 25–15)

10.b. Fuel Filler Caps Caps for security and proper fit; seal for X
condition. Clean as required.
(Card RA–EXT–22)

10.c. Filler Necks to Fuel Cell Condition, security and proper X

attachment. Clean as required.
(Card RA–EXT–22)

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10.d. Sump Plates Condition, corrosion and leakage. Clean X X X X X X
as required.
Airworthiness Directive
T.C. CF-71-07
Note Refer to Service Bulletin No.
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F.A.A. 71-16-01
6/269 and A.D. if applicable.
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(Card 17–03)
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10.e. Wing Fuel Vent Outlet Condition and free from obstruction. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Airworthiness Directive
Note Refer to Service Bulletin No.
T.C. CF-83-32
6/211 and A.D. if applicable.
(Cards 40–05, 41–05)

11. Fuel Low Pressure Condition and leakage. X X X X X X

Switches
(Card 17–08)

12. Forward and Aft Low Functional test. Adjust tank levels to X X
Level Warning System obtain indication. (Power on).
(Card FUN–G7)

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13. Electrical Wiring and Wiring and connectors for condition X X X X X X
Connectors and security, bonding leads for fraying,
broken wires, loose connections
and corrosion. Coaxial wiring and
connectors for condition and security.
Clean as required.
For Mod 6/2390, do a detailed visual
inspection of the environmental
wrap for condition, integrity (split,
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tear, deterioration or removal

etc.). If deterioration is evident,
remove the environmental wrap and
inspect underlying components for
general condition, corrosion, wiring,
terminations, shield terminations.
Replace damaged components and
install new environmental wrap (refer to
PSM1-64-2, Chapter 20-50-03).
For Mod 6/2395, do a detailed visual
inspection of the backshell and backshell
sealant for deterioration in the seal
cavities. If deterioration is evident, clean
and reseal the backshell. Replace if
deterioration severe.
(Cards 17–04, 17–12)

14. Wing Tank Fuel System

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(SOO 6095, 6247)
14.a. Wing Tank Fuel for water content; drain valves X
for security. Evidence of fuel leaks
from wing tank areas. Vent outlets for
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(Card RA–EXT–12)
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14.b.(1) Wing Tank Fuel Drain fuel and check samples for X
contamination. Remove fuel filler (Mod
6/1398), if fitted, clean as required and
install. Leak check.

Note If contamination is evident,

remove panel at top of tank
and inspect interior of tank.
Drain and flush as necessary,
and clean strainer at end
of fuel outlet pipe. When
installing panel, seal in
accordance with Maintenance
Manual.
(Cards 06–03, 07–03)

14.b.(2) Wing Tank Fuel Open access panel on top of wing tank, X X

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inspect interior for corrosion and strainer
for condition. Clean as required. When
installing panel seal in accordance with
Maintenance Manual.
(Card 34–07, 35–07)

15. Wing Tank Components Note Where applicable, check

bonding jumpers for condition
(SOO 6095, 6247)
and attachment.
15.a. Wing Tank Components Condition, security and leakage. X X X X X X
- Fuel Pressure Pump
(Cards 20–02, 21–02)

15.b. Wing Tank Components Condition, security and leakage. X X X X X X

- Fuel Pressure Switch
(Cards 20–02, 21–02)

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- Tank Fuel Float
(Pre Mod 6/2046) (Cards 20–02, 21–02)
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15.d. Wing Tank Components Condition, security and leakage. X X X X X X
- Fuel Transfer Valve
(Cards 20–02, 21–02)

15.e. Wing Tank Components Condition, security and leakage. X X X X X X

- Refuel Shut-off Valve
(Cards 20–02, 21–02)

15.f. Wing Tank Components - Condition, security and leakage. X X X X X X

Fuel Level Control Valve
(Cards 20–02, 21–02)
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15.g. Wing Tank Components Condition, security and leakage. X X X X X X

- Pipes and Connections
(Cards 20–02, 21–02)

15.h. Wing Tank Components Condition and security. Clean as X X X X X X

- Electrical Wiring and required
Connectors
(Cards 20–02, 21–02)

15.i. Wing Tank Fuel System Operational test. (Power on). X X X X X X

(Card FUN–D5)

15.j. Wing Tank Components For corrosion, security, wiring, X X

- Capacitance Tank Unit connections and leakage.
(Mod 6/2046)
(SOO 6247) (Cards 34–12, 35–12)

16. Wing Fuel Quantity Functional test (calibration check). X X

Indicating System (Power on).
(SOO 6095, 6247) (Card FUN–G11)

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17. Wing Tank Filler Caps Filler caps for condition and security, X X X X
and Necks seals for deterioration; filler necks for
condition and security.
(SOO 6095, 6247)
(Cards 27–05, 28–06)
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