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April 30, 2020

The maintenance of an aircraft fuel tank is exceptionally essential. While it’s necessary, it’s also dangerous for the personnel working on the fuel tank.

You should maintain the fuel tank regularly as it can put the entire aircraft at risk. While it might seem like a complicated task that takes a long time to accomplish, it’s worth the time and effort.

Be sure to check all of the hazards of cleaning an aircraft fuel tank and take appropriate measures against those hazards.

Here are a couple of tips and tricks that might help you in maintaining an aircraft fuel tank.

Inspect For Any Leaks

The first thing that you should do is to check the fuel tank for any leaks or cracks. Once you’ve made sure that there’s no leaks, check to see if all the parts are correctly attached, and nothing’s loose. You should also make sure that there’s no corrosion. Finally, take a look at the fuel flow to see if the fuel pressure is properly flowing.

Check The Nuts and Bolts

Once you’re done inspecting for any potential leaks or cracks, you should make sure that all of the nuts and clamps are properly tightened. If the clamps don’t seal with the torque, then you should replace them. This process is fundamental because if any nuts or clamps are loose, the entire plane is at risk.

Take a Look At The Pumps

After completing the previous steps, we recommend that you look at the booster pumps. There are a couple of things that you should check in the booster pumps to ensure that they’re working correctly. The first thing that you must do is to see if there are any leaks in the pumps. After doing so, you should make sure that the drain lines are not clogged or bent. In case there’s an obstruction in the drain line, you should clear it so that the booster pump works without any issues.

The Pressure Warning

If anything goes wrong, the pressure warning signal lights up and tells you that there’s a problem. In some cases, the light won’t turn on. To ensure that the light is lit correctly, you should press the test switch to see if it lights up. Another way to do this is by turning the battery switch on and building up pressure in the booster pump. If the light isn’t turning on, you should immediately replace it or repair it so that it will light up in case there’s an issue.

The Fuel Pressure Gauge

This equipment shows you how much pressure is building up in the fuel tank. To maintain it, you should check its glass cover to see if it’s loose or not. In case it’s free or loose, tighten it. Also, you should take a look at any potential leak in the lines.

Another thing that’s important to keep in mind is to check for any obstructions in the vent. Remove the debris and clear the vent to let the pressure flow optimally. If the pressure gauge isn’t working as intended, you should immediately get it replaced.

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