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28-21-00 PB 001 CONF 00 - MAIN FUEL PUMP SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1. General
The main fuel pump system supplies the fuel from the fuel tanks to the engines. The system has six main fuel
pumps (main pumps):
· two in each wing tank
· two in the center tank.
The main pumps in each wing operate together continuously to supply fuel to their related engine.
The Fuel Level Sensing Control Units (FLSCUs) (Ref. AMM D/O 28-46-00-00) normally control the main
pumps in the center tank automatically. They supply fuel to their related engine during flight when the fuel in
the wing tank is below a specified level. The wing tank pumps each have a sequence valve that makes sure the
center tank fuel is supplied to the engines first.
The crossfeed system (Ref. AMM D/O 28-23-00-00) , when closed, divides the main fuel pump system into
two parts, one part for each engine. If one wing tank main pump has a failure (or it is set to OFF) the other will
continue to supply fuel to its related engine.
When the crossfeed system is open, it is possible for one fuel pump to supply fuel to the two engines.
The system has valves that automatically bleed the air from the engine feed-pipes during fuel pump operation.
The Engine/Warning Display (EWD) (Ref. AMM D/O 31-66-00-00) and the System Display (SD) (which
together make the ECAM) give system data to the crew. If specified failures occur:
· a warning is given on the EWD
· the FUEL page shows on the SD.
When necessary the crew can make a selection on the ECAM control panel (Ref. AMM D/O 31-56-00-00) to
look at the FUEL page.
2. Component Location
(Ref. Fig. Main Fuel Pump System)
STRAINER
ENGINE 5QM
C/L RIB2
(7QM)
LP
VALVE
(28-24-00)
SEQUENCE
FUEL VALVES
AIR
RELEASE SUPPLY
VALVE PIPE
86QM
(87QM)
SUCTION
MM VALVE
RIB1
CLACK
VALVES
RIB4
RIB6
RIB8 STRAINER
6QM
(8QM)
RIB11 RIB9
MAIN
FUEL PUMP
PRESSURE
SWITCH
23QA 27QA
(28QA) (24QA)
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STRAINER STRAINER
CENTER
TANK
M M M
TO MAIN TO MAIN
FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP
SCAVENGE SCAVENGE
SYSTEM SYSTEM
DEFUEL
TRANSFER CENTER TANK
VALVE FUEL PUMP
CENTER TANK (28-25-00) PRESSURE
FUEL PUMP
SWITCH
PRESSURE SWITCH
39QA CROSSFEED 40QA
VALVE
(28-23-00)
TO APU
FUEL PUMP
SYSTEM
(28-22-00)
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RIB 15
JET PUMP
PICK-UP
PIPE
RIB 22
FROM THE
MAIN FUEL
PUMPS
INTERCELL
TRANSFER
VALVE
JET PUMP (28-15-00)
67QM
JET PUMP (68QM)
66QM
A (69QM)
CHECK VALVE
37QM
(38QM)
RIB 22
JET PUMP
PICK-UP PIPE
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CHECK VALVE
CHECK VALVE
34QM
33QM
RIB 2 (35QM)
(36QM)
STRAINER
JET PUMP
SUPPLY PIPE SEQUENCE
VALVES
RIB 1
RIB 4
RIB 6
RIB 8 STRAINER
RIB 11 RIB 9
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C/L
STRAINER STRAINER
CENTER
TANK
JET PUMP
SUPPLY
CENTER TANK PIPES CENTER TANK
FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP
PRESSURE SWITCH PRESSURE SWITCH
39QA 40QA
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33QM CHECK VALVE-FUEL PUMP,L WING TK 540AB 540 28-21-43
OUTR
34QM CHECK VALVE-FUEL PUMP, L WING TK 540AB 540 28-21-43
INR
35QM CHECK VALVE-FUEL PUMP, R WING TK 640AB 640 28-21-43
INR
36QM CHECK VALVE-FUEL PUMP, R WING TK 640AB 640 28-21-43
OUTR
37QM CHECK VALVE-FUEL PUMP, L VENT 540AB 540 28-21-43
SURGE TK
38QM CHECK VALVE-FUEL PUMP, R VENT 640AB 640 28-21-43
SURGE TK
Each wing tank has a closed area which is a collector cell. The collector cell is made between RIB1 and RIB2,
the front and the rear spars and the top and bottom skins. Clack valves, in the bottom of RIB2, let the fuel go
into the collector cells but do not let the fuel go out. The collector cells make sure that the main pumps are
always fully in fuel during all flight manoeuvres. In the collector cells are:
· two fuel pump canisters and their related fuel pump elements (which together make the main pumps)
· two fuel strainers
· a suction valve
· two check valves.
The canisters 1QM(3QM) 2QM(4QM) are attached to the wing bottom skin and fully contain the fuel pump
element. Each canister has:
· an upper outlet that connects to the engine feed line
· an upper outlet that connects to a sequence valve
· a (smaller) outlet that connects to the scavenge jet pumps 66QM(69QM), 67QM(68QM) and the fuel pump
pressure switches 23QA(28QA), 27QA(24QA)
· a vent valve installed on the top of the canister
· a lower inlet that connects to the fuel strainers 6QM(8QM), 5QM(7QM).
The engine feed outlet from each canister has an internal check valve.
The check valves 33QM(36QM), 34QM(35QM) are in the line to the scavenge jet pumps.
The vent valve is installed in a flametrap at the top of the canister. Gas or air that is removed from the fuel by
the pump, is sent back to the fuel tank through the vent valve. The valve prevents fuel flow in the opposite
direction and is opened by a probe in the related fuel pump.
When the fuel pump is not in operation the check valves prevent a flow of fuel back through the pump.
The canisters 84QM(85QM) are attached to the center tank bottom skin and fully contain the fuel pump
element. Each canister has:
· an upper outlet that connects to the engine feed line
· a (smaller) outlet that connects to the scavenge jet pumps 89QM(90QM), and the fuel pump pressure
switches 39QA(40QA)
· a vent valve installed on the top of the canister
· a lower inlet that connects to a fuel strainer.
The vent valve is installed in a flametrap at the top of the canister. Gas or air that is removed from the fuel by
the pump, is sent back to the fuel tank through the vent valve. The valve prevents fuel flow in the opposite
direction and is opened by a probe in the related fuel pump.
When the fuel pump is not in operation the check valves prevent a flow of fuel back through the pump.
The canister makes it possible to replace the fuel pump element when there is fuel in the fuel tank. When the
fuel pump element is replaced, the internal check valve, the second check valve and a slide valve seal the
canister.
The pressure switches 23QA(28QA), 27QA(24QA) and 39QA(40QA) monitor the output pressure of the fuel
pumps. They are installed on the rear face of the wing and center tank rear spar. A banjo-connection and
pressure pipe connect the pressure switch to the fuel pump. If the pressure from the main pump decreases to
less than 0.41 bar (6 psi) the pressure switch:
· puts on the amber FAULT light in the related main pump P/BSW
· sends a signal to the Fuel Level Sensing Control Unit (FLSCU) (Ref. AMM D/O 28-46-00-00)
· sends a signal to the ECAM system.
The air release valve 86QM(87QM) releases the air caught in the engine fuel feed-line. The valve is installed at
the high point between the pump and the LP valve (Ref. AMM D/O 28-24-00-00) .
A suction valve is in the engine feed line in each of the collector cells. If all the main pumps fail the engines can
use suction pressure to remove the fuel from the applicable tank through the suction valves.
The suction valve includes drain paths that transfer excess fluid into the collector cell from the tank which
pressurizes the engine feed line.
(Ref. Fig. Fuel Pump System - Cockpit Indications SHEET 1)
X FEED
ENG 1 APU ENG 2
F OPEN F
U ON U
E L TK PUMPS CTR TK CTR TK R TK PUMPS E
1 2 PUMP 1 MODE SEL PUMP 2 1 2
L FAULT A FAULT FAULT
L
FAULT FAULT FAULT U FAULT
T
OFF OFF OFF MAN O OFF OFF OFF
ECAM DISPLAY
FUEL KG
F.USED 1 F.USED 2
3100 FOB 3100
14260
APU
SYSTEM PAGE
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Each fuel pump has a related control and indication circuit. These circuits have a P/BSW on the fuel control
panel 40VU (which is part of the overhead panel). Each circuit also has an interface with the two System Data-
Aquisition Concentrators (SDAC1 and SDAC2) (Ref. AMM D/O 31-54-00-00) .
· L TK PUMP 1, 13QA
· L TK PUMP 2, 15QA
· R TK PUMP 1, 14QA
· R TK PUMP 2, 16QA
** ON A/C 008-008
PRE SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
(Ref. Fig. Wing Tank Pump 2 and Center Tank Manual Control - Electrical Schematic)
FAULT
115V A
AC OFF A
W
36LP XFMR-SYS 2 B
33-14-00
OFF
103PP ON
28VDC
BUS 1 31QA C/B-FUEL/CENTER TK
/PUMPS 1 AND 2/CTL AND IND
C
204PP 1
28VDC D
BUS 2 32QA C/B-FUEL/CENTER TK
/PUMPS 1 AND 2/CTL AND IND
33QA P/BSW-FUEL
/CENTER TK/PUMP 1 2
103XP
115VAC E
BUS 1
A F
B G
29QA C/B-FUEL
C /CENTER TK
/PUMP 1 SPLY H
35QA CNTOR-CENTER TK
PUMP 1 SPLY
FAULT
115V A
AC OFF
W
36LP XFMR-SYS 2
33-14-00
OFF J
202PP
28VDC ON
BUS 2 10QA C/B-FUEL/PUMPS 2/
/R CTL/AND L IND K
204PP L
28VDC 1
BUS 2 9QA C/B-FUEL/PUMPS/2
/L CTL AND R IND
15QA P/BSW-FUEL
/L TK PUMPS/2
204XP
115VAC M
BUS 2
A N
B P
7QA C/B-FUEL/L WING TK NOTE: L SYSTEM SHOWN
C /PUMP 2 SPLY R SYSTEM ALMOST
1 POSITION DATA TO SDACS 31-54-00 THE SAME
2 REFER TO AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF 19QA CNTOR-L WING
THE CENTER TANK FUEL PUMP SYSTEM TK PUMP 2 SPLY
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FILAMENT TEST
SYS FAULT
RLY
D
20LP BOARD-ANN LT
TEST & INTERFACE
33-14-00
F M
G Y
H 37QA PUMP-
FUEL NO. 1,
1 CTR TK
LO
HI
P 2
2
K
1 LO
L HI
P
SYS FAULT
RLY
27QA PRESS SW-
FUEL PUMP NO. 2
20LP BOARD-ANN LT TEST & INTERFACE L WING TK
M 33-14-00
N M
P Y
25QA PUMP-
FUEL NO. 2,
L WING TK
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** ON A/C 009-999
POST SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
FAULT
115V A
AC A
OFF
W
B
36LP XFHR-SYS 2
33-14-00
OFF
103PP
28VDC ON
BUS 1 31QA C/B-FUEL/CENTER TK
/PIMPS 1 AND 2/CTL AND IND
C
204PP 1
28VDC D
BUS 2 32QA C/B-FUEL/CENTER TK
/PIMPS 1 AND 2/CTL AND IND
33QA P/BSW-FUEL
/CENTER TK/PUMP 1
2
103XP E
115VAC
BUS 1 D F
A E
T G
B
H
29QA C/B-FUEL G F I
C /CENTER TK
/PUMP 1 SPLY
69QA GF1 CENTER TK
PUMP 1 SPLY
115V FAULT
A
AC
OFF
W
36LP XFHR-SYS 2
33-14-00
J
202PP OFF
28VDC ON
BUS 2 10QA C/B-FUEL/PUMPS 2/ K
/R CTL/AND L IND
204PP L
28VDC 1
BUS 2 9QA C/B-FUEL/PUMPS 2/
/L CTL AND R IND
15QA P/BSW-FUEL
/L TK PUMPS/2
204XP M
115VAC
BUS 2 N
A
P
B
7QA C/B-FUEL/L WING TK
C /PUMP 2 SPLY
NOTE: L SYSTEM SHOWN, R SYSTEM SIMILIAR.
1 POSITION DATA TO SOACS 31-54-00. 19QA CNTOR-L WING
TK PUMP 2 SPLY
2 REFER TO AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF
THE CENTER TANK FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.
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FILAMENT TEST
SYS FAULT
RLY
F M
G Y
H 47QA PUMP-
FUEL No.1
1 CTR TK
LO
HI
2
P
2
K
1 LO
L HI
P
SYS FAULT
RLY
27QA PRESS SW-
FUEL PUMP No.2
20LP BOARD-ANN LT TEST & INTERFACE L WING TK
M 33-14-00
N M
P Y
25QA PUMP-
FUEL PUMP No.2
L WING TK
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(Ref. Fig. Wing Tank Pump 1 Emergency Operation - Electrical Schematic)
115V
AC ESS
31LP XFMR-ESS
33-14-00
FILAMENT TEST
FAULT
A
LO
HI OFF
W
P SYS FAULT RLY OFF
1 ON
6LP BOARD-ANN
23QA PRESS SW- LT TEST & INTFC
FUEL PUMP NO 1, 33-14-00
L WING TK
FILAMENT TEST
13QA P/BSW-FUEL
/L TK PUMPS/1
45LP RLY-TEST, A
SYS 1 & ESS
33-14-00
101PP
28VDC
BUS 1 4QA C/B-FUEL
/PUMPS/1
/R CTL AND L IND
64QA RELAY-
BUS 1/ESS.
401PP R TK PUMP 1
28VDC
ESS 55QA C/B-FUEL/
BUS SMOKE/CONFIG SMOKE
/PUMP CTL OFF
TD-1s
103PP 13XU P/BSW-
28VDC 63QA RELAY- EMER ELEC PWR
BUS 1 3QA C/B-FUEL BUS 1/ESS. /SMOKE DRILL
/PUMPS/1 L TK PUMP 1
/L CTL AND R IND 24-22-00
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Figure 28-21-00-17100-00-A / SHEET 1/2 - Wing Tank Pump 1 Emergency Operation - Electrical Schematic
** ON A/C ALL
T1 L1
AC MAIN M
T2 L2
GENER
-ATION Y
T3 L3
11QA C/B-
L WING TK 21QA PUMP-
/PUMP 1 42XU3 1 FUEL No 1,
/STBY SPLY CURRENT L WING TK
9XU1 GLC-1
24-22-00 XFMR
53QA CNTOR-
L WING TK
STBY SPLY,
PUMP 1
103XP A
115VAC
BUS 1 B
A
1QA C/B-FUEL
C /L WING TK 1
/PUMP 1 SPLY
B
17QA CNTOR-
L WING TK
PUMP 1 SPLY
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Figure 28-21-00-17100-00-A / SHEET 2/2 - Wing Tank Pump 1 Emergency Operation - Electrical Schematic
** ON A/C ALL
** ON A/C ALL
45LP RELAY-TEST,
SYS 1 & ESS
33-14-00
FAULT A
1
MAN W
115V
AC A
2
2
B
37LP XFMR-SYS 1
33-14-00
41QA RELAY-
AUTO CONTROL,
No 1 CTR
1
46LP RELAY-TEST,
SYS 1 & ESS 33-14-00
2
NOT REFUEL & 2
CTR TK >250Kg.
WING TK <5000Kg.
MAN
AUTO
3QT FQIC
28-42-00
49QA RELAY-
48QA P/BSW-FUEL/ FAULT INHIBIT
CTR TK/MODE PUMP 1
SELECT/AUTO
1
300s
204PP
28VDC
BUS 2 47QA C/B-FUEL/ D
CTR TK/AUTO CTL 45QA RELAY-
CTR TK CTL LOW LVL,
LOGIC 2 ON
No 1 CTR E
OFF
103PP
28VDC CTR TK
BUS 1 WET
31QA C/B- LO LVL DRY
FUEL/CTR TK/
PUMPS 1 AND 2/
CTL AND IND
7QJ FLSCU-1
1 POSITION DATA TO SDAC 31-54-00 28-46-00
Figure 28-21-00-17200-00-D / SHEET 1/2 - Center Tank Pumps Automatic Control - Electrical Schematic
** ON A/C ALL | EMB SB 28-1059 for A/C 008-010
120S TDO
51QA RELAY-
ENGINE START
A ON CTR TK CTL
B
APU BOOST
INDICATION
APU ELECTRONIC
CONTROL BOX
49-61-00
IGNITION
N2<IDLE
1KS2 ENGINE
INTERFACE UNIT
73-25-00
IGNITION
N2<IDLE
14QU RELAY-
1KS1 ENGINE
REFUEL/DEFUEL CTL INTERFACE UNIT
PNL DOOR POSITION 73-25-00
28-25-00
o
SLATS>16
22CV SFCC-2
C 27-81-00
67QA RELAY-
CENTER TK
PUMP 1, o
SLATS>16
LATCHED OFF
D 21CV SFCC-1
27-81-00
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Figure 28-21-00-17200-00-D / SHEET 2/2 - Center Tank Pumps Automatic Control - Electrical Schematic
** ON A/C ALL | EMB SB 28-1059 for A/C 008-010
** ON A/C ALL
5. Interface
(Ref. Fig. Main Fuel Pump System - Interfaces SHEET 1)
ENGINE/
WARNING
DISPLAY
31-66-00
SYSTEM
DISPLAY MASTER
CAUTION
31-67-00
ECAM
CENTRAL APU/FUEL
WARNING PUMP
SYSTEM SYSTEM
31-50-00 28-22-00
MAIN
FUEL-PUMP FUEL
SYSTEM CROSSFEED
SYSTEM
28-21-00 28-23-00
REFUEL/
ANNUNCIATOR
DEFUEL
LIGHT TEST
SYSTEM
AND DIMMING
28-25-00
33-14-00
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6. Component Description
A. Fuel Pump Canister 1QM , 2QM , 3QM , 4QM , 84QM , 85QM
1QM(3QM), 2QM(4QM), 84QM(85QM)
RIB 2
5QM (7QM)
2QM (3QM)
1QM (4QM)
6QM (8QM)
FROM THE
FUEL PUMP
STRAINER
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TO THE MAIN
FUEL PUMP
CANNISTER B
SECTION
B B
SUPPORT
BRACKET
FUEL PUMP
STRAINER
5 QM 6 QM
(7QM) (8QM)
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VENT VALVE
OUTLET VALVE
FUEL PUMP
37QA (38QA)
OUTLET
CANNISTER
84QM (85QM)
INLET
SLIDE VALVE
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
RETAINER
DRAIN PLUG
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SEQUENCE VALVE
FUEL PUMP
21QA 25QA
(26QA) (22QA)
VENT VALVE
OUTLET VALVE
OUTLET
CANNISTER
1QM 2QM
(4QM) (3QM)
INLET
SLIDE
VALVE
IMPELLER
ASSEMBLY
SHAFT
INDUCER
ASSEMBLY
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The body is hollow to contain the fuel pump. A mounting flange at the bottom of the body attaches the
canister to the fuel tank. The fuel entrance to the canister is immediately above the mounting flange and a
wire mesh strainer protects it. The slide valve closes to seal the fuel entrance to the canister when the fuel
pump is removed. When the pump is installed it holds the slide valve in the open position.
The canister has two primary fuel outlets. One outlet contains the outlet valve and is the fuel supply to
the engine feed pipe. The other outlet has a sequence valve. A small opening in the side of the canister
connects the fuel pump to:
· the pressure switch
· the jet pumps.
The primary components of the outlet valve are:
· the inlet body
· the outlet body
· the valve seat
· the valve assembly.
The inlet body of the outlet valve connects to the fuel pump canister outlet and an O-ring seals it. The inlet
body includes the valve seat which seals the poppet-type valve assembly (installed in the outlet body). The
valve assembly has:
· the spider assembly
· the valve head
· the spring.
The spider assembly has four legs with a spindle through the center. Each leg contains a steel ball which is
held in place with a small spring. When the valve is closed, the four balls locate in a recess on the spindle.
When there is no fuel pressure, the spring holds the valve head against the valve seat. If the fuel pressure
increases (but is less than a specified value) the force of the spring on the valve head (plus the force of the
balls on the spindle) does not let the valve open. When the fuel pressure is more than 0.17 bar (2.5 psi) it
pushes the valve head off its seat. The fuel then flows through the valve.
The pump element is assembled vertically. The rotor assembly is at the top. The impeller assembly is in the
center and the inducer assembly is at the bottom. The shaft connects the three assemblies together.
The rotor assembly is a 3 phase 115VAC electrical motor. When energized it turns the shaft and the
impeller and inducer assemblies. The inducer makes a suction that causes fuel to come through the
impeller assembly. The impeller assembly pressurizes and pushes the fuel out of the canister.
The three thermal switches are in the electrical circuit of the fuel pump element. If the temperature of the
pump element increases to more than 175 deg.C (347 deg.F) the switches operate. This causes the pump
element to stop. It cannot operate again and must be replaced.
C. Fuel-Pump Pressure Switch
23QA(24QA), 27QA(28QA), 39QA(40QA)
(Ref. Fig. Main Pump Pressure Switches SHEET 1)
Z147
(Z148)
27QA
A
39QA
40QA
STA0
RIB 1
28QA
B
STA700/
RIB 2
23QA
STA0
RIB 1
24QA
STA700/
RIB 2
B
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
BANJO
ADAPTER
REAR SPAR
PRESSURE
SWITCH
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The primary components of the fuel-pump pressure switch are the body and the banjo adapter. The body
contains:
· a flexible diaphragm
· a switch mechanism
· an electrical microswitch.
The flexible diaphragm isolates the switch mechanism and the microswitch from the fuel. When the fuel
pressure increases to 0.55 bar (8 psi), the flexible diaphragm moves to operate the switch mechanism
(which opens the contacts of the microswitch). When the fuel pressure decreases to 0.41 bar (6 psi),
the flexible diaphragm moves (in the opposite direction) to operate the switch mechanism and close the
contacts of the microswitch.
D. Scavenge Jet Pumps
66QM(69QM), 67QM(68QM), 89QM(90QM)
(Ref. Fig. Jet Pump 66QM(69QM) 67QM(68QM) 89QM(90QM) SHEET 1)
A A
89QM 90QM
67QM
(68QM)
66QM
(69QM) A
JET PUMP
JET
ADAPTOR
ASSEMBLY FLANGE
JET PUMP NON RETURN
BODY VALVE (NRV) O - RING
OUTLET
Z
JET NOZZLE
VALVE ASSEMBLY
SPRING
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The jet pump body fully contains the jet adaptor assembly. The jet pump body has a flange at one end for
installation to the tank rear spar. The jet pump body also has three threaded openings. These openings are
as follows:
· Z is the outlet from the jet pump
· Y is the inlet from the fuel tank
· X is the inlet from the related main pump.
The NRV has a spring and a valve assembly. If the related main pump has a failure, or is set to off, the
spring closes the NRV. Thus fuel cannot enter a main pump that is set to off.
When the related main pump is on, fuel goes into the jet pump through the opening X. The fuel moves
through the NRV and the jet nozzle. The jet nozzle decreases the pressure and increases the velocity of the
fuel that goes through it. This decrease in pressure and increase in velocity causes a suction pressure at
the inlet Y. The fuel at the inlet Y is moved through the jet pump, with the fuel from the main pump, and out
at the opening Z.
E. Check Valve
33QM(36QM), 34QM(35QM), 37QM(38QM)
STA700/ RIB2
A
RIB 22
SPECIAL
WASHER
A
SPINDLE
INLET
37QM 33QM 34QM
(38QM) (36QM) (35QM)
'O' RING
OUTLET
SPRING
HALF
BODY
SPINDLE HALF
GUIDE BODY
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A SEQUENCE VALVE
PUMP AND
CANNISTER
VALVE GUIDE
UPPER COVER
SPRING
VALVE BODY
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The valve body contains the poppet valve, the spring and the valve guide. The poppet valve closes the
valve body inlet and a spring keeps it in this position. The valve guide is in the top end of the valve body.
The shank of the poppet valve goes through the valve guide, this makes sure that the valve is kept in
position during its operation.
The valve body has four openings to let the fuel out and back into its related fuel tank.
The covers prevent damage to the valve and make sure that the fuel enters the tank smoothly.
When the fuel pressure at the valve inlet is more than 1.74 bar (25.2 psi), the valve opens. The fuel
then moves from the valve inlet back into its related fuel tank. When the fuel pressure at the valve inlet
decreases to a specified value, the valve closes.
G. Air Release Valve 86QM(87QM)
(Ref. Fig. Air Release Valve SHEET 1)
RIB 8
CHECK DIAPHRAGM
VALVE
FUEL
FLOAT LEVEL
FUEL
STABLE OR AIR IN FUEL BLED-OF-AIR
SUCTION CONDITION CONDITION
CONDITION
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The body of the air release valve has a mounting flange at the bottom and the rubber check valve at the top.
Internally the valve has three chambers, which are:
· a vent chamber
· a diaphragm chamber
· a float chamber.
The float chamber contains an annular float. The openings in the bottom of the chamber let in the fuel and
the air. A small opening at the top of the float chamber connects to the diaphragm-chamber. The vent valve
(attached to the center of the diaphragm) closes the vent port between the float chamber and the vent
chamber. The valve has these conditions of operation:
· the stable or suction condition
· the air in fuel condition
· the bled-of-air condition.
Air-in-fuel condition.
If air (which is caught in the fuel pipe) goes into the float chamber, the float falls. This opens the opening to
the diaphragm chamber. During the fuel pump operation this air becomes pressurized which causes:
(1) the diaphragm/vent valve assembly to move to the open position
(2) the rubber check valve to open
(3) the air to bleed from the valve (and thus from the fuel pipe).
Bled-of-air condition.
When the fuel goes into the float chamber:
(1) the float lifts and seals the opening to the diaphragm chamber
(2) the diaphragm/vent valve assembly moves to the closed position
(3) the rubber check valve closes to seal the valve.
H. Ground Fault Interrupter 69QA(70QA)
** ON A/C 009-999
POST SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
A
822
FR24
69QA
Z120
70QA
FR1 B
A
VIEW LOOKING AFT ON
TEST BUTTON CONTACTOR BOX 107VU
TRIP/RESET INDICATOR
(TRIPPED POSITION)
TRIPPED POSITION
TEST BUTTON
TRIP/RESET INDICATOR
(RESET POSITION)
RESET POSITION
B
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** ON A/C ALL
7. Operation/Control and Indicating
(Ref. Fig. Main Fuel Pump Scavenge System)
** ON A/C 008-008
PRE SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
(Ref. Fig. Wing Tank Pump 2 and Center Tank Manual Control - Electrical Schematic)
** ON A/C 009-999
POST SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
** ON A/C ALL
(Ref. Fig. Wing Tank Pump 1 Emergency Operation - Electrical Schematic)
** ON A/C ALL
** ON A/C ALL
The wing tank pumps of the main fuel pump system are manually controlled. The FLSCUs normally control the
center tank pumps automatically. For the system to operate it is necessary to:
· energize the 115AC BUS (101XP), (103XP), (202XP) and (204XP), and the 28VDC BUS (101PP), (103PP),
(202PP), (204PP) and (401PP)
· close the circuit breakers 1QA, 2QA, 3QA, 4QA, 7QA, 8QA, 9QA, 10QA, 11QA, 12QA, 29QA, 30QA, 31QA,
32QA, 47QA and 55QA.
The main fuel pump system has six main pumps. The main fuel pump system is divided into two sub-systems
(LH/RH). Each sub-system has three main pumps that supply fuel to their related engine. The circuit for each
sub-system contains (and connects to) the same type of equipment. As the other sub-system is the same, only
the operation of the No. 1 sub-system/circuit (LH) is given here.
A. Operation
In normal conditions the two pumps in the wing tank or the related pump in the center tank supply an
engine. But, one pump can supply the necessary fuel for an engine.
The fuel supply to one engine is controlled independently of the other. Thus, the wing tank pumps can
supply the fuel for one of the engines and the opposite center tank pump can supply the other engine.
The center tank pumps are set to give a higher pressure of fuel than the related wing tank pumps. A
sequence valve (installed on each wing tank pump canister) reduces the output pressure of the related wing
tank pump. When all the pumps operate, the center tank pump will supply fuel to its related engine.
When the wing tank pumps are set to ON, the pumps will operate continuously during the flight until
switched off manually.
The center tank pumps have two modes of operation, manual and automatic. The MODE SEL P/BSW
(48QA), on the FUEL panel (40VU), controls these modes of operation.
In manual mode (MODE SEL P/BSW released out), the operation of the center tank pumps is controlled by
the CTR TK PUMPS 1 and 2 P/BSWs (33QA and 34QA).
In automatic mode (MODE SEL P/BSW pushed in), and with the CTR TK PUMPS 1 and 2 P/BSWs set to
ON:
· the center tank pumps are set to on and off automatically during specified flight phases
· the center tank pumps will supply fuel to the engines, as required, when the fuel is at specified levels
(Ref. AMM D/O 28-46-00-00) .
At engine start-up, the automatic fuel feed system operates as follows:
· a signal from the interface units (1KS1 and 1KS2) energizes the center tank control relays (51QA, 52QA)
· the AUTO CTL relays (41QA, 42QA) are de-energized
· if the center tank LOW LVL sensors are wet with fuel the two center tank pumps operate
· two minutes after the first engine reaches idle speed, the center tank pumps stop
· if the second engine is started during the two minutes, the center tank pumps will operate for two more
minutes. They will operate for two more minutes from when the second engine reaches idle speed and
then stop
· if the second engine is started after the two minutes are over, the center tank pumps will operate again for
two minutes. They will operate from the time that the second engine reaches idle speed
· the position of the slats now controls the operation of the center tank pumps
· the center tank pumps will not operate again until the slats are retracted
· until then the wing tank pumps supply fuel to the engines.
** ON A/C 008-008
PRE SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
· the latch is released and the related pump(s) come on when MANUAL mode is selected or when the
refuel panel access door is opened
· FAULT INHIBIT relays do not let the FAULT annunciators come ON during the five minute cycle
· when a center tank pump stops, an engine is supplied with fuel from the related wing tank pumps.
** ON A/C 009-999
POST SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
** ON A/C ALL
In the electrical smoke configuration (Ref. AMM D/O 24-24-00-00) the contactor 17QA is de-energized.
The L (R) TK PUMP 1 P/BSW then connects a 28VDC supply to the contactor 53QA (No. 1 fuel pump
emergency contactor-control). The contactor 53QA connects a 115VAC supply to energize the fuel pump
21QA (22QA).
The pumps get their fuel supply from the lowest part of the collector cell. When they are in operation each
pump gives two outputs. One output is to the engine feed pipe, one to the related scavenge jet pump.
B. Cockpit Indications
If specified failures or system configurations occur in the main fuel pump system:
· the Flight Warning Computer (FWC) (Ref. AMM D/O 31-52-00-00) gives an aural and visual warning
· the ECAM shows a failure message on the EWD, and the FUEL page on the SD.
If necessary, a procedure to correct the effects of the failure is also given with the warning message.
(1) EWD Messages
The warning messages given are:
(a) FUEL L TK PUMP 1 LO PR
The No. 1 main pump is set to on, but low pressure has occurred (equivalent warning messages are
given for the R TK PUMP 1).
(b) FUEL L TK PUMP 2 LO PR
The No. 2 main pump is set to on, but low pressure has occurred (equivalent warning messages are
given for the R TK PUMP 2).
(c) FUEL L TK PUMPS 1+2 LO PR
Both the fuel pumps in the LH wing are set to on, but low pressure has occurred (an equivalent
warning message is given for the R TK PUMPS 1+2).
The center tank pump 1 (LH) is set to on, but low pressure has occurred (Equivalent warning
message for center tank pump 2 (RH)).
(e) FUEL CTR TK PUMPS LO PR
The center tank pumps 1 and 2 are set to on, but low pressure has occurred.
(f) FUEL CTR TK PUMPS OFF
The center tank pumps are set to OFF, but no failure has occurred.
(g) FUEL AUTO FEED FAULT
The fuel pumps are set to on with the fuel condition as follows:
· left or right wing tank contains less than 5000 kg (11023 lb) of fuel
· center tank contains more than 250 kg (551 lb) of fuel.
The center tank pumps do not stop after the slats are extended.
The center tank pumps do not stop 5 minutes after the related low level sensors are dry.
(2) SD (FUEL Page) Indications
(Ref. Fig. ECAM (FUEL Page) Display - Main Fuel Pump System Indication SHEET 1)
ECAM DISPLAY
FUEL KG
F.USED 1 F.USED 2
3100 FOB 3100
14260
APU
A
LEFT CTR RIGHT
A A
700 5030 2800 5030 700
-11 °C 10 10 °C -11
SYSTEM PAGE
GREEN FUEL-PUMP
IN OPERATION
XX NO FUEL-PUMP
AMBER
DATA AVAILABLE
LO AMBER
FUEL-PUMP
LOW PRESSURE
A
FUEL-PUMP SET
TO ON BUT NOT
GREEN IN OPERATION
(CENTER TANK
AUTO MODE ONLY)
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** ON A/C 008-008
PRE SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
Figure 28-21-00-17000-00-B / SHEET 1/2 - Wing Tank Pump 2 and Center Tank Manual Control - Electrical
Schematic
Figure 28-21-00-17000-00-B / SHEET 2/2 - Wing Tank Pump 2 and Center Tank Manual Control - Electrical
Schematic
** ON A/C 009-999
POST SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
** ON A/C ALL
Figure 28-21-00-17100-00-A / SHEET 1/2 - Wing Tank Pump 1 Emergency Operation - Electrical Schematic
Figure 28-21-00-17100-00-A / SHEET 2/2 - Wing Tank Pump 1 Emergency Operation - Electrical Schematic
** ON A/C ALL
** ON A/C ALL
Figure 28-21-00-19700-00-D / SHEET 1/2 - Fuel Pump Canister and Strainer
** ON A/C 009-999
POST SB 28-1188 for A/C 008-008
** ON A/C ALL
Figure 28-21-00-26700-00-C / SHEET 1/1 - ECAM (FUEL Page) Display - Main Fuel Pump System Indication
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