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Aircraft component
Aircraft fuel tanks are a major component of aircraft fuel systems. They can be classified into internal or external fuel tanks and can be further classified
Aircraft_fuel_tank
Fuel container that automatically seals when punctured
self-sealing fuel tank (SSFT) is a type of fuel tank, typically used in aircraft fuel tanks or fuel bladders, that prevents them from leaking fuel and igniting
Self-sealing_fuel_tank
Safe container for flammable fluids, e.g., for a vehicle or oil heater
A fuel tank (also called a petrol tank or gas tank) is a safe container for flammable fluids, often gasoline or diesel fuel. Though any storage tank for
Fuel_tank
External tanks used to carry extra fuel
aviation, a drop tank (external tank, wing tank or belly tank) is used to describe auxiliary fuel tanks externally carried by aircraft. A drop tank is expendable
Drop_tank
Type of external fuel tank for aircraft
Conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) are additional fuel tanks fitted closely to the profile of an aircraft that extend the endurance of the aircraft. CFTs have
Conformal_fuel_tank
Engine fuel systems in aircraft
prevent fuel reaching the engine in case of an engine fire. The second function is to allow the pilot to choose which tank feeds the engine. Many aircraft have
Aircraft_fuel_system
Problem affecting internal combustion engines
aircraft, fuel starvation is often the result of incorrect fuel management, for example by selecting to feed the engine from an empty tank while fuel
Fuel starvation and fuel exhaustion
Fuel_starvation_and_fuel_exhaustion
usable fuel is the fuel on board an aircraft that can actually be used by its engines. It is defined as the total quantity of fuel in all fuel tanks, minus
Usable_fuel
System for inhibiting fuel tank combustion
most common such system is a fuel tank containing a combustible liquid, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, jet fuel, or rocket propellant. After
Inerting_system
Emergency procedure for aircraft to reduce weight
Fuel dumping (or a fuel jettison) is the ejection of fuel by an aircraft while being in the air. It is done in certain emergency situations before a return
Fuel_dumping
Topics referred to by the same term
Stanley Meyer's water fuel cell, a fraudulent device for allegedly powering a car from water An aircraft fuel tank (see Fuel tank#Aircraft) This disambiguation
Fuel_cell_(disambiguation)
Instrument showing volume in a fuel tank
automotive and aerospace engineering, a fuel gauge is an instrument used to indicate the amount of fuel in a fuel tank. In electrical engineering, the term
Fuel_gauge
Motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads
A tank truck, gas truck, fuel truck, or tanker truck (American English) or tanker (British English) is a motor vehicle designed to carry liquids or gases
Tank_truck
1963 aviation accident in Maryland
concluded that a lightning strike had probably ignited fuel vapor in one of the aircraft's fuel tanks, causing an explosion that destroyed the left wing.
Pan_Am_Flight_214
Aircraft integral fuel tank system
to as integral fuel tanks) is an aerospace engineering technique where an aircraft's wing structure is sealed and used as a fuel tank. The use of wet
Wet_wing
Fuel used to power aircraft
Aviation fuels are either derived from petroleum or are blends of petroleum and synthetic fuels, and are used to power aircraft. These fuels have more
Aviation_fuel
Auxiliary fuel container for aircraft or other vehicle
away, the aircraft will require a ferry tank to supply it with enough fuel to travel the excess miles. The first ferry tanks were drop tanks that fit externally
Ferry_tank
Industrial facility for the storage of oil, petroleum and petrochemical products
(usually called "fuel farms") where aviation fuel (Jet A or 100LL) is stored prior to being discharged into aircraft fuel tanks. Fuel is transported from
Oil_terminal
1996 aviation accident in the Atlantic Ocean
before the aircraft exploded. As a result of the investigation, new requirements were developed for aircraft to prevent future fuel-tank explosions.
TWA_Flight_800
Device used to measure fuel levels in modern large aircraft
is a device to measure fuel levels in modern large aircraft. It consists of a closed tube rising from the bottom of the fuel tank. Surrounding the tube
Floatstick
German aeronautical engineer (1898–1983)
aircraft of World War II, including the Fw 190 fighter aircraft, the Ta 152 fighter-interceptor and the Fw 200 Condor airliner. After the war, Tank spent
Kurt_Tank
Type of airplane
A hydrogen-powered aircraft is an aeroplane that uses hydrogen fuel as a power source. Hydrogen can either be burned in a jet engine or another kind of
Hydrogen-powered_aircraft
Flexible bag used as a fuel container
aircraft. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fuel bladders. Ferry tank Self-sealing fuel tank Flexible tank Fuel container "Fuel Bladders | Fuel Storage
Fuel_bladder
Type of aviation fuel
Jet fuel or aviation turbine fuel (ATF, also abbreviated avtur) is a type of aviation fuel designed for use in aircraft powered by gas-turbine engines
Jet_fuel
2000 aviation accident in France
fuel tank to rupture. Large amounts of fuel leaking from the rupture ignited, causing a loss of thrust in the left side engines 1 and 2. The aircraft
Air_France_Flight_4590
2001 aviation accident in Thailand
the wreckage. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee determined that a flammable fuel-air mixture inside the center fuel tank ignited, likely due
Thai Airways International Flight 114
Thai_Airways_International_Flight_114
easily able to penetrate the armour plating and self-sealing fuel tanks of Luftwaffe aircraft. The Emil's main armament depended on the subtype. The E-1
Aircraft of the Battle of Britain
Aircraft_of_the_Battle_of_Britain
2007 aviation accident in Japan
from the aircraft and one ground crew—sustained injuries in the accident. The fire was caused by a loose bolt puncturing a fuel tank. The aircraft was written
China_Airlines_Flight_120
Type of container in a vehicle
propellant tank is a container which is part of a vehicle, where propellant is stored prior to use. Propellant tanks vary in construction, and may be a fuel tank
Propellant_tank
Airliner, stretched model of the A320 family
90 were produced; some aircraft were later modified through the installation of Additional Centre Tanks (ACTs), increasing fuel capacity and range to levels
Airbus_A321
Foam used in the manufacture and repair of aircraft
manufacture and repair of aircraft to form a light but strong filler for aircraft wings. The foam is used to surround aircraft fuel tanks to reduce the chance
Ballistic_foam
Extra fuel for when main fuel tank is low or empty
In motorcycles and cars, the fuel reserve setting indicates that the level of fuel in the tank is low. In cars and most modern motorcycles this quantity
Fuel_reserve
2024 aviation accident in Alaska
operated by Alaska Air Fuel crashed near the Tanana River shortly after takeoff, killing both crew members. The aircraft, transporting fuel from Fairbanks International
2024 Alaska Air Fuel Douglas C-54 crash
2024_Alaska_Air_Fuel_Douglas_C-54_crash
Water storage device to smooth pressure variations
Aircraft surge tanks are used on a select few aircraft to ensure that fuel does not spill over onto the ground when the fuel expands. These tanks must
Surge_tank
Type of aviation fuel tank
Tokyo tanks were internally mounted self-sealing fuel tanks used in the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator bombers during World
Tokyo_tanks
Liquid fuel used in diesel engines
when fuel tank heaters are installed. Parts of the colony can break off and clog the fuel lines and fuel filters. Water in fuel can damage a fuel injection
Diesel_fuel
Procedure in which flying aircraft receive fuel from another aircraft
(AAR), and tanking, is the process of transferring aviation fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) while both aircraft are in flight
Aerial_refueling
2010s narrow-body airliner by Airbus
from the A321ceo includes a new engine and extended fuselage fuel tanks. Early A321neo aircraft retained the exit configuration of A321ceo with four pairs
Airbus_A321neo
Device to measure fuel levels in large aircraft
hollow tube installed vertically in the bottoms of fuel tanks of many large aircraft, used to check fuel levels. To read a dripstick, it is withdrawn from
Dripstick
Types of aircraft behavior
reduced by installing baffles in the fuel tanks, however these increase mass and reduce fuel capacity. Aircraft flight mechanics Visual flight Aeronautics
Aircraft_dynamic_modes
Heritage-listed former fuel depot in NSW, Australia
World War II Fuel Depot Site (former No.3 AIFD), Inland Aircraft Fuel Depot No.3, IAFD No.3, former World War II RAAF base, Petrol tanks and Ampol service
Cootamundra World War II Fuel Depot
Cootamundra_World_War_II_Fuel_Depot
U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada
diamond. A permanent aircraft fuel tank farm was constructed by early 1962 for the special JP-7 fuel required by the A-12. Seven tanks were constructed,
Area_51
Interceptor aircraft, British, 1960s–1980s
the ventral tank and would boost performance if non-afterburning engines were fitted. Fuel for the rocket would come from the aircraft fuel supply. The
English_Electric_Lightning
Alternative vehicle power source
electrical systems of the aircraft; others can produce 28 V DC. APUs can provide power through single- or three-phase systems. A jet fuel starter (JFS) is a
Auxiliary_power_unit
2008 aviation accident in England
fully separated from the aircraft, puncturing the central fuel tank and penetrating the passenger oxygen supply, causing a major fuel leak and the release
British_Airways_Flight_38
Instruments used to control an aircraft engine
dedicated fuel gauges. Fuel select valve – Connects the fuel flow from the selected tank to the engine. If the aircraft is equipped with a fuel pump: Fuel pressure
Aircraft_engine_controls
Weather phenomenon in Egypt
On 2 November 1994, a lightning strike ignited three diesel and aircraft fuel tanks belonging to the Egyptian Army strategic reserve near the village
1994 Dronka floods and lightning strike
1994_Dronka_floods_and_lightning_strike
1942 Soviet light tank
anti-aircraft gun, built on an SU-76 chassis. The ZSU-37 used the cannon developed for the M1939 towed carriage. ZUT-37: prototype anti-aircraft tank armed
T-70
Canadian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Tank AA, 20 mm Quad, Skink was a Canadian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, developed in 1943–44, in response to a requirement from the First Canadian
Skink_anti-aircraft_tank
Soviet winged tank prototype (1930-1942)
towing aircraft, which need not appear over the battlefield. So the Soviet Air Force ordered Oleg Antonov to design a glider for landing tanks. Antonov
Antonov_A-40
1970 plane crash in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
the aircraft touched-down hard which ruptured the right fuel tanks. After a go-around, the right wing's fuel tanks exploded thrice and the aircraft crashed
Air_Canada_Flight_621
percent. For aircraft with external drop tanks, the term internal fuel fraction is used to exclude the weight of external tanks and fuel. Fuel fraction is
Fuel_fraction
Storage container
II aircraft including both fighters such as the Spitfire and bombers. Early manufacturers of flexible tanks included Marston Excelsior, who made fuel tanks
Flexible_tank
boundary layer control (BLC), ice protection and pressurisation of fuel tanks. Aircraft avionic systems encompass a wide range of electrical and electronic
Aircraft_systems
Soviet light tank
light armour. The tank was lightened for air use by removing armament, ammunition, headlights and leaving a very limited amount of fuel. Even with the modifications
T-60_tank
US light tank prototype of the 1950s
The T92 Light Tank, or 76-mm Gun Tank, T92, was an American light tank developed in the 1950s by Aircraft Armaments. It was designed as an airborne/airdropped
T92_light_tank
2001 aviation accident in Portugal
flight), the aircraft began to leak fuel through a fracture that had developed in a fuel line to the no. 2 (right) engine downstream of the fuel/oil heat
Air_Transat_Flight_236
American light attack aircraft
of the aircraft. The aircraft is not designed to fit ejection seats. The fuel lines and fuel tank are self-sealing and feature emergency fuel jettison
L3Harris_OA-1K_Skyraider_II
Place on an aircraft to carry an extra load
the aircraft will sustain when these items are carried. In civilian aviation a station is usually used to carry an external engine or a fuel tank. As
Hardpoint
American third-generation main battle tank
track skirts if needed (such as the Tank Urban Survival Kit) and slat armor over the rear of the tank and rear fuel cells to protect against ATGMs. The
M1_Abrams
Aviation fuel
also known as aviation spirit in British English) is an aviation fuel used in aircraft with spark-ignited internal combustion engines. Avgas is distinguished
Avgas
Facility that sells gasoline and diesel
types of alternative fuels. Fuel dispensers are used to pump fuel into the vehicle's fuel tanks, gauge the volume of fuel transferred to the vehicle,
Filling_station
Heavy tank
The T34 heavy tank was an American design for a heavy tank. It evolved from the T29 heavy tank and T30 heavy tank in 1945, using the same chassis, but
T34_heavy_tank
British engineering company
Oxsensis agreed to work together to develop optical instrumentation for aircraft fuel tank instrumentation applications. In August 2013 GE Aviation and Oxsensis
Oxsensis
Fuels containing boranes for increased energy density
compounds, or boranes. Zip fuels offer higher energy density than conventional fuels, helping extend the range of jet aircraft. In the 1950s, when the short
Zip_fuel
WW2 American light tank
sensitive to fuel quality. The M3's radial aircraft engine required high-octane fuel, which complicated Soviet logistics as most of their tanks used diesel
M3_Stuart
Ultra long-haul project by Qantas
announced that their preferred aircraft for the project was the Airbus A350-1000, which would receive an additional fuel tank and slightly increased MTOW
Project_Sunrise_(Qantas)
1994 aircraft bombing over the Philippine Sea
the flight had the fuel tank farther back due to its cabin configuration, making seat 26K two rows forward of the center fuel tank. After he had finished
Philippine Airlines Flight 434
Philippine_Airlines_Flight_434
Cleaning process of stored oil and hydrocarbon fuel
alarm state to avoid contaminated fuel being passed back to the tank. Fuel analysis should be undertaken before fuel polishing is commenced so that the
Fuel_polishing
1983 aviation accident in Canada
servicing the route ran out of fuel midway through the flight. The fuel gauge was not operating, and the plane's tanks had been underfilled because of
Gimli_Glider
Feasibility experiment for aircraft nuclear propulsion
The Aircraft Reactor Experiment (ARE) was an experimental nuclear reactor designed to test the feasibility of fluid-fuel, high-temperature, high-power-density
Aircraft_Reactor_Experiment
Vehicle or machine that can fly by gaining support from the air
usually means maximum fuel load, optionally with extra fuel tanks and minimum equipment. It refers to the transport of aircraft without any passengers
Aircraft
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
on Polish T-55AM tank chassis. The system is known as the ItPsv 90 in Finnish service (Ilmatorjuntapanssarivaunu 90, Anti-Aircraft tank 90, the number being
Marksman_anti-aircraft_system
Component of the Space Shuttle launch vehicle
Space Shuttle external tank (ET) was the component of the Space Shuttle launch vehicle that contained the liquid hydrogen fuel and liquid oxygen oxidizer
Space_Shuttle_external_tank
Cold War-era American medium tank
battle tank (MBT) introduced in February 1952, being designated as the 90mm Gun M48, armored, full-tracked, combat vehicle of the medium-gun tank class
M48_Patton
British WWII cruiser tank
Crusader saw active service in Africa but the chassis of the tank was modified to create anti-aircraft, fire support, observation, communication, bulldozer and
Crusader_tank
Family of American light helicopters
134 kg) Fuel capacity: Fuel: 100 octane low lead (100LL) fuel or 100/130 octane Main tank capacity: 31.6 US gal (26 imp gal; 120 L) Main tank usable fuel: 30
Robinson_R44
German medium tank of WWII
of fuel and training space, and the declining quality of crews all impacted the tank's effectiveness. Though officially classified as a medium tank, at
Panther_tank
Airplane crash in Milan, Italy
27th floor of the Pirelli Tower, resulting in the explosion of the aircraft's fuel tanks placed near the wings. The crash killed the pilot and two lawyers
2002 Pirelli Tower airplane crash
2002_Pirelli_Tower_airplane_crash
Topics referred to by the same term
Fuel system may refer to: Aircraft fuel system in automobiles and their industry, the combination of fuel tanks, fuel pumps, fuel pipes, fuel injection
Fuel_system
British main battle tank of the 1960s-90s
replace both the Centurion and Conqueror heavy tank while performing their roles effectively. The multi-fuel engine proved to be the design's primary drawback
Chieftain_(tank)
Type of container for liquid
butane fuel Bottled gas Drum pump Flammability limit Flame arrester Fuel tank Gas cylinder Nuclear flask Pressure vessel Tank car Tank container Tank truck
Fuel_container
2004 aviation accident in Kentucky
landing, the fuel in the left fuel tank became exhausted. Both engine-driven fuel pumps drew air from the exhausted left tank into the fuel system, resulting
Air_Tahoma_Flight_185
Amphibious light tank
additional internal fuel tanks for which the shape of the armour had to be slightly changed. These additional internal fuel tanks increased the fuel capacity from
PT-76
Main battle tank/medium tank family of Soviet origin, 1946
and extra fuel tanks. The tank officially entered production in 1954 and service in 1955. It served as a basis for the T-54AK command tank, with an additional
T-54/T-55
Levies on hydrocarbons in the North American country
directly from an on-airport terminal (ramp) directly into the fuel tank of an aircraft for use in non-commercial aviation, the tax rate is $0.219.[citation
Fuel taxes in the United States
Fuel_taxes_in_the_United_States
Soviet medium tank
anti-aircraft heavy machine gun fitted to the loader's hatch, 6 mm thick anti-HEAT sideskirts protecting the sides and two cylindrical fuel tanks in the
T-44
1990 aviation accident in the Philippines
Boeing 737-300 assigned to the route suffered an explosion in the central fuel tank and was consumed by fire in as little as four minutes. This accident marked
Philippine Airlines Flight 143
Philippine_Airlines_Flight_143
1978 Soviet aircraft accident
May 1978, the aircraft suffered a fuel leak, which led to an in-flight fire in the right wing, forcing the shutdown of two of the aircraft's four engines
1978 Yegoryevsk Tupolev Tu-144 crash
1978_Yegoryevsk_Tupolev_Tu-144_crash
South Korean defence company
Protection panel for FCS Exhaust stack for helicopter Fuel tank for fixed-wing aircraft Fuel tank for helicopter Protection cover for POD radome IFF system
Samyang_Comtech
Tracked heavy armoured fighting vehicle
anti-tank guided missiles or rocket launchers. They have heavy vehicle armour which provides protection for the crew, the vehicle's munition storage, fuel
Tank
Business jet in the US
valve. During fuel transfer, the fuselage tank transfer pump pumps fuel into both the wing tanks. The aircraft is equipped with AC (Alternating Current)
Learjet_25
1984 plane crash in Omsk, Russia
crashed into the KrAZ, igniting the seven tons of fuel in each truck and the aircraft's fuel tank. The plane cart-wheeled and broke into pieces, some
Aeroflot_Flight_3352
Italian medium tank of World War II
coaxial mount, and the fifth on top of the tank in an anti-aircraft mount.) Nicola Pignato in his work quotes 180 tanks registered with their respective license
M15/42_tank
Tank designed for all primary combat roles
who may accompany the tanks in infantry fighting vehicles. They are also often supported by surveillance or ground-attack aircraft. The average weight of
Main_battle_tank
US twin-engined propeller-driven executive aircraft
accidents stemming from fuel mismanagement by the pilot. Most later Aerostars have a 41.5-US-gallon (157 L; 34.6 imp gal) fuselage fuel tank and individual 62-US-gallon
Piper_Aerostar
Feature of internal combustion engines
high-pressure relief valve to maintain pressure and return the excess fuel to the fuel tank. The fuel is sprayed with the help of a nozzle that is opened and closed
Fuel_injection
Japanese WW2 fighter
drop tanks or bombs. The Ki-43-II was also fitted with a 13 mm (0.51 in) armor plate for the pilot's head and back, and the aircraft's fuel tanks were
Nakajima_Ki-43_Hayabusa
Airliner, shortened variant of the A320 family
passengers' payload and auxiliary fuel tanks (ACTs) is up to 6,000 nautical miles (11,100 km). Upon resale, the aircraft can be reconfigured as a standard
Airbus_A319
2005 aviation accident in Florida
construction is that all the joints around the tank seams must be sealed in order to ensure the tank is fuel-tight. In addition, the normal flexing of the
Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101
Chalk's_Ocean_Airways_Flight_101
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