A&P - Aircraft and Powerplant Certification Practice Test
A&P - Aircraft and Powerplant Certification A&P Aircraft Fuel Systems
What is the purpose of a fuel system boost pump on a reciprocating engine aircraft?
Select your answer
A
To pressurize the fuel tanks to prevent fuel boil-off at altitude
B
To provide fuel pressure for starting and as a backup if the engine-driven pump fails
C
To filter debris from the fuel before it reaches the carburetor
D
To measure the quantity of fuel remaining in each tank
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