From gravity fed to fuel pumps
there are many different types of fuel injection systems. All components in a
fuel system are very important for operating aircrafts. Additionally, the fuel
is either fed from the pump or gravity fed. Just like a vehicle the fuel
provides combustion for the engine to run. Lastly, several issues may arise if
any piece of the fuel injection system is not operating properly.
First, failure in the fuel
injection system can cause serious injuries or further damage to the aircraft.
If a fuel pump doesn’t work the engine will ultimately not start up due to the
lack of fuel to create combustion for the engine to turn over. Second, any leak
in the system may cause a massive fire. The slightest spark to aircraft fuel
(Jet A-1), may cause the aircraft to explode. However, to properly mitigate the
risks of failures the fuel injection system needs to be properly maintained.
Just like any other component in the aircraft conducting preventative
maintenance and regular services can mitigate the risks of an explosion.
In conclusion, the fuel
injection system may cause several major issues. However, always make sure to
proceed with caution and adhere to the aircrafts manual for proper handling of
fuel injection systems. Additionally, making sure the aviation technicians are
adhering to proper handling in accordance with the technical manuals. The Jet
A-1 is a highly combustible fuel, so making sure there are no fuel leaks is
very important. At the end of the day a life is not overlooking a simple
mistake or not adhering to the manuals. So in addition, make sure to always put
safety first over anything else.
References:
Corey Doggett. (2017). Flight Mechanic, Fuel Injection Systems. Retrieved March 4, 2019 from http://www.flight-mechanic.com/fuel-injection-systems-part-one/
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