Fueling on unleveled ground problem
Fueling on unleveled ground problem
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Good day
I am after a MIL spec that states something related to fuelling on unlevelled aprons.
Some background on the problem I’m working on:
I want to establish a Fuelling procedure, I have looked at various fuelling scenarios and how it shifts the CG in the Lateral and Longitudinal axis, but now I am trying to “simulate” / calculate theoretically a worst case fuelling schedule on the unlevelled ground.
Hope someone can help me with something?
Kind regards
I am after a MIL spec that states something related to fuelling on unlevelled aprons.
Some background on the problem I’m working on:
I want to establish a Fuelling procedure, I have looked at various fuelling scenarios and how it shifts the CG in the Lateral and Longitudinal axis, but now I am trying to “simulate” / calculate theoretically a worst case fuelling schedule on the unlevelled ground.
Hope someone can help me with something?
Kind regards
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RE: Fueling on unleveled ground problem
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RE: Fueling on unleveled ground problem
TTFN (ta ta for now)
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RE: Fueling on unleveled ground problem
Presume that the fuel is turbine [Jet-A?] NOT Avgas?
Refueling temperature range -65F to +160F? Wind conditions? This affects landing gear struts and fuel-level sensing, etc.
Are you developing an Acft refueling system for a fixed-wing or rotary wing DoD or civilian Acft? IF DoD which service and is it tactical/non-tactical? IF FAA, is it under or over 12500# GTW?
Is your fuel system intended to be: (a) ground single point pressure refueling; or (b) 'over-wing' gravity refueling [thru 'gas-caps']; and (c) Aerial refueling; or all of these?
NOTE.
All refueling systems have added complexity RE over-flow venting, quantity measurement and static electricity dissipation.
Regards, Wil Taylor
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RE: Fueling on unleveled ground problem
However... refueling on a pitching-rolling-yawing deck under high sea/wind conditions must present unique challenges!
Regards, Wil Taylor
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RE: Fueling on unleveled ground problem
TTFN (ta ta for now)
I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
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RE: Fueling on unleveled ground problem
I'd've thought the major impact of fueling on a slopping surface is how much fuel you can get in (or how much you can't) before the fuel level reaches the refueling hole (ie the plane is intended to refuel on a flat, horizontal, surface).
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RE: Fueling on unleveled ground problem
Regards, Wil Taylor
o Trust - But Verify!
o We believe to be true what we prefer to be true. [Unknown]
o For those who believe, no proof is required; for those who cannot believe, no proof is possible. [variation,Stuart Chase]
o Unfortunately, in science what You 'believe' is irrelevant. ["Orion", Homebuiltairplanes.com forum]