B737-300/400/500 Boeing: Fuel 28

Boeing
B737-300/400/500
Issue: 1DEC2006
Author: GiM
ATA 28 For Training Purposes Only

LTT 2006
Fuel
EASA Part-66
B1
B737-3_28_B1
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−00
ATA 28 FUEL
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
FRA US/E ur Oct.96 01/ATA_DOC Page 1

FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
28−00 FUEL
FUEL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
Purpose General Fuel System Description
The purpose of the fuel system is to store and distributes fuel to the engines Electric motor−driven pumps and fuel lines deliver fuel from any tank to one or
and APU. both engines and the APU.
Fuel from boost pumps can also be delivered through a defueling valve
General Description
(manual operated on ground only) into fueling manifold for defueling and
The fuel system consists of: transfer.
tank No. 1 and No. 2 (integral wingtanks) A fuel dump system is not installed.
center tank (three cavities) A fuel scavenge system removes fuel from the center tank and transfers it to
Fuel Vent System main tank No. 1 by a jet pump when the last center tank boost pump switch
Pressure Fueling System has been switched to off.
Fuel Feed System and Fuel quantity indicators in the flight compartment, and fueling quantity
indicators at the pressure fueling station, indicate the quantity of fuel on the
Indicating and Warning System
airplane. Measuring sticks are installed on the underside of the tank No. 1 and
General System Features No. 2. only. They can be used as an alternate method to determine the fuel
quantity.
The volume of each tank is larger than the full tank fuel capacity to allow for
expansion and vent space. The surge tanks are normally empty and have a Fuel low pressure lights indicate low fuel boost pump outlet pressure and a fuel
capacity of 30 U.S. Gallons. Fuel is loaded on airplane from a ground source temerature indicator shows the fuel temperature in tank No. 1 on the forward
through a fueling receptacle in the pressure fueling station. The tanks can be overhead panel.
refueled simultaneously or one after another. Fuel can also be loaded into During starting the APU an additional DC operated boost pump supplies fuel
tanks No. 1 and No. 2 through overwing fueling ports. from tank No. 1.
The wing tanks No. 1 and No. 2 have to be refueled at first, until the normal
maximum capacity.
The remainder fuel must be filled into the center tank.
FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 02/Gen/L1/D6 Page 2

FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
TANK CAPACITIES
US GALLONS LITRES KILOGRAMM

TANK NO. 1 1499 5674 4540
TANK NO. 2 1499 5674 4540
CENTER TANK 2313 8755 7000
5311 20103 16080
TOTAL
SURGE TANK
NO. 2 TANK
NO. 1 TANK
SURGE TANK
CENTER
TANK
Figure 1 Fuel Tank Arrangement

FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
FUEL SYSEM CONTROLS (COCKPIT)

The Fuel Quantity Indicators (3) The Trim Adjustment Screws (3)
are installed in the pilots center panel are installed at the forward pedestal area below captians handmike
consits of allow to adjust the capacity value, of the fuel quantity indication
− a microcomputer and components, up to each fuel quantity indicator
− a Liquid Christal Display Note:
indicate the usable fuel of the respective tank The Trim Adustment Screws allow to change the fuel quantity indicators
send the fuel value to the Fuel Summation Unit without indicator adjustment.
memories and display faults in the fuel quantity system by error codes 0−9
Note:
The fuel quantity indicators for tank No. 1 and No. 2 in the cockpit are identical
and fully interchangeable with the indicators No. 1 and No. 2 at the pressure
fueling station. The center tank indicators can also be interchanged between
cockpit and fueling station.
The Fuel Summation Unit

is installed at the right hand side over the first officers seat
added the fuel values of the fuel quantity indicators and send the signal to
the Flight Management Computer System (FMCS)
The Control Display Units (CDU) (2)

are installed in the forward pedestal
receives and displays data from FMCS
displays the actual added fueling signal
The Fuel Quantity Test Switch

is installed at the right hand side of the center tank indicator

checks the fuel quantity indicators simultaneously when pushing

FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
FUEL CATHODE
CONTROL RAY TUBE CRT BRIGHTNESS
PANEL FUEL (CRT) CONTROL KNOB
SUMMATION
UNIT
MASTER CAUTION
ANNUNCIATOR FMC
FUEL
FUEL
QUANTITY
INDICATORS
TEST SWITCH LINE
SELECT
KEY
INITIAL
REFERNCE BRT
CTR BUTTON INIT
REF RTE CLB CRZ DES
FUEL QTY TEST DIR DEP
INTC LEGS HOLD PROG EXEC
ARR
ERR N1
LIMIT FIX
CAPACITANCE A B C D E
% FUEL QUANTITY
TRIMMER CALIBRATION D PREV NEXT M
(3 LOCATIONS) S PAGE PAGE S
CTR TANK P F G H I J
Y W W G
1 2 3 K L M N O
FUEL FUEL F
TANK 1 TANK 2 A 4 5 6 P Q R S T
ERR ERR I
L A W
% % HAND MIKE JACK 7 8 9 U V W X Y
. 0 +/− Z DEL / CLR

FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORS
CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT (CDU)

Figure 2 Fuel Quantity Indicating System (Cockpit)
FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
FUEL SYSEM CONTROLS (CONT.)

The Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Position Indicating Light (2) The Master Caution Fuel Light
indicates the position of the Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve at the annunciator panel will illuminates when both Fuel Low Pressure
− OFF − Valve open Indicating Lights of a tank are ON.
− ON (bright) − Valve in transit or disagree between valve and switch Exception: One center tank boost pump switch is in OFF position
position and the second center tank Fuel Low Pressure Indicating Light comes on.
− ON (dim) − Valve in close position
The Fuel Temperature Indicator

indicates fuel temperature of tank No. 1
The Crossfeed Valve Position Indicating Light

indicates the position of the Crossfeed Valve
− OFF − Valve closed
− ON (bright) − Valve in transit or disagree between valve and switch
position
− ON (dim) − Valve open
The Crossfeed Valve Switch

controls the Crossfeed Manifold Valve
connects the engine No. 1 and No. 2 fuel feed lines in order to supply
engine No. 2 out of the tank No. 1 for example, or for fuel transfer on
ground
The Fuel Boost Pump Switch (6)

turns on the fuel boost pumps in position ON
The Fuel Low Pressure Indicating Light (6)

monitors the fuel output pressure of the respective fuel boost pump
− ON − Low pressure ( defective boost pump or low fuel level in the tank )
or fuel boost pump switch in OFF position
− OFF − Respective boost pump switch in ON and pump delivers
sufficiently fuel pressure
Note:
The low pressure lights of the center tank do not illuminate, when the
respective fuel boost pump switch has been switched to OFF position.

FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
OVERHEAD ENGINE FUEL

FUEL PANEL SHUTOFF VALVE FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE
P5 POSITION CLOSED CLOSED
INDICATING B 0 B
LIGHT −20 FUEL +20
TEMP
FUEL
MASTER TEMPERATURE −40 +40
CAUTION INDICATOR
LIGHTS (TANK NO. 1)
C
CROSSFEED
VALVE
POSITION FILTER VALVE FILTER
INDICATING BYPASS OPEN BYPASS
LIGHT A B A
CROSS FEED
− ENGINE
START
LEVER
− FIRE HANDLE
LOW LOW
CROSSFEED PRESSURE PRESSURE
A A
VALVE
SWITCH FUEL PUMPS
OFF
L R
FUEL LOW
PRESSURE ON
INDICATING CTR
LIGHT
(6 PLACES) LOW LOW LOW LOW
PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE
FIRE MASTER A A A A
WARN CAUTION FUEL BOOST
PUMP SWITCH AFT FWD FWD AFT
(6 PLACES) OFF OFF
BELL CUTOUT PUSH TO RESET
FUEL
FLT CONT ELEC
PUMPS
IRS APU ON ON
1 2
FUEL OVHT/DET
LEFT LIGHT SHIELD FUEL FAULT LIGHT
Figure 3 Fuel Control and Warning (Cockpit)

FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
PRESSURE FUELING PANEL (P15) - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Refuel Station The Fueling Valve (3)
consits the following components for monitoring and controling for is an electrical controled and hydraulical operated valve
refueling / defueling and fueling transfer has a fueling solenoid with a manual override button
− Refuel Panel − opens, when the fueling solenoid is energized and refuel pressure
− Fueling Receptacle availabe
− Fueling Power Control Switch − closes, when the fueling solenoid is deenergized or no refuel pressure
− Fueling Valves available
The Test Gages & Aux Fueling Power Control Switch The Fueling Power Control Switch
is normal in OFF position supplies the refuel station with 28 Volt/DC and 115 Volt/AC Power, when the
access door is in open position
has two spring loaded positions
− Test Gages − Used to test fuel quantity system
− Aux Fueling Power Control − Energizes fueling system if fueling power
control switch fails to activate system when door is opened
The Fueling Valve Position Light (blue) (3)

indicates the energizing of the fueling valve solenoid
− ON − Fueling valve solenoid is energized
− OFF − Fueling valve solenoid is deenergized
is a push to test light
The Fueling Valve Switch (3)

controls the voltage supply for the fueling valve solenoid
− OPEN − 28 Volt/DC for the fueling valve solenoid available
− CLOSE − Fueling valve solenoid deenergized
The Fueling Quantity Indicator (3)

indicates the actual fuel quantity of the respective tank
receives the fuel quantity signal from the fuel indicator in the cockpit
displays faults in the fuel quantity indication system
by error codes A, F and 8
is interchangeable with the fuel quantity indicator in the cockpit

FUEL B737−300/400/500
GENERAL
28−00
FUELING
REFUEL PANEL RECEPTACLE FUELING POWER
(P15 PANEL) CONTROL SWITCH
REFUEL STATION
WING
LEADING
EDGE
ACCESS
DOOR
FWD
TEST GAGES & PANEL

AUX FUELING POWER LIGHTS
CONTROL SWITCH
VALVE POSITION LIGHTS
TEST REFUEL STATION
FUELING VALVE
GAGES & b b b POSITION LIGHTS
FUELING
TEST TANK No.2 CENTER TANK TANK No.1
GAGES OPEN OPEN OPEN
OFF FUELING VALVE SWITCHES
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
AUX FUELING
POWER CONTROL
FUEL FUEL FUEL

FUELING QUANTITY INDICATORS
ERR ERR ERR
% % %
REFUEL PANEL
Figure 4 Refuel Station

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
28−10 FUEL STORAGE

FUEL TANKS DESCRIPTION
Purpose
Integral fuel tanks, No. 1, No. 2 and center, store fuel required to run the A surge tank contains any fuel overflow from the tanks and provides the
engines and auxiliary power unit. A surge tank, outboard of each wing tank, vending. A drain line allows the fuel overflow to drain back into the center tank.
collects fuel overflow and includes equipment for venting the fuel tanks to A vent scoop is installed on the bottom skin of the surge tank. The vent scoop
overboard. provides a venting of the surge tank and a positve tank pressure during flight.
In case of overfuelling, the fuel will flow through the vent scoop out of the surge
Location
tank on the ground.
The main tank No. 1 and main tank No. 2 are located in the interspar area of
In the access panels 1, 4, 6, 8 and 10 of tank No. 1 and No. 2 are drip sticks
each wing. The center tank is contained entirely within the fuselage. The surge
installed for an alternate fuel quantity measuring.
tanks are extensions of the main tanks.
Physical Description
Primary wing structure is used for the airplane fuel tanks. The tanks are located
between the front and rear spars and between the upper and lower wing skin.
Solid ”tank end” ribs closes the ends of each tank, while all other wing ribs act
as fuel baffels to reduce fuel slosh. The center tank is diveded into three
cavities by spanwise beams.
All fuel tanks are fuel thight. Close metal−to−metal fit of all parts forms the
basic seal. Sealing compounds and sealed fasteners are used on all joints to
complete the fluid tight seal. Two of the wing ribs contain a series of baffle
check valves to prevent fuel swapping within the tank and fuel flow away from
the boost pumps during flight.
Access panels (man-size openings) on the wing lower surface provide access
to each tank. Access openings in the tank ribs are provided for areas wich are
not directly accessibble through the access panels.

An access panel in the lower left surface of cavity No. 1 provides access to the
center tank. Access to this panel is through the left air condition bay.
FRA US/E ur Oct.96 03/Store/L2 Page 10

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
BOOST PUMP
____
NOTE: PANEL NO. 1, 4, 6, 8,
ACCESS PANEL AND 10, HAVE DRIPSTICK
NO. 1 NO. 2 INSTALLED.
NO. 1
NO. 3
WING CENTER ACCESS PANELS NO. 1 THRU 13
SECTION ACCESS PANEL NO. 4
NO. 5
NO. 6
1 NO. 7
NO. 9
NO. 8 NO. 11
2
NO. 10
NO. 13
NO. 12
3
AIR VENT SCOOP

ACCESS PANEL
(NO. 14)
BOOST PUMP
ACCESS PANEL
NO. 2
FWD
INBD
TANK NO. 2 SHOWN
SURGE TANK
Figure 5 Fuel Tanks and Access Panels

FRA US/E ur Oct.96 03/Store/L2 Page 11
FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
FUEL TANK ACCESS PANELS DESCRIPTION

Purpose The Center Tank Access Panel
Access panels permit entry into the airplane fuel tanks for inspection or The center tank Access Panel consists of cast aluminium and is located in the
component repair. left air condition bay.
The panel is additional sealed because of the built in position
(L/H air conditioning bay).
The access panels in positions No. 1 and No. 2 are molded aluminium
Installation Note: Do not use grease for screw installation. Thighten each bolt
honeycomb. All other wing tank access panels are cast aluminium. The access
with small turn. Then tighten a different bolt with a small turn until you have the
panels are installed in the tank. The panels are installed by inserting screws
correct torque value for each bolt. The run−on torque is the torque necessary
through a clamp ring on the outside, flush with wing panel and threading the
to turn the bolt against the friction of the threads.
screws into captive nuts in the access panel. A molded rubber seal ring, fitted
Ref. to Maintenance Manual
into a grove in the panel seal face, supplies a static−type fluid seal between the
access panel and the wing skin. Fuel tank access panels are electrically
bonded to the wing structure by coating the gasket and clamp ring with
anticorrosion grease.
The center tank has one access panel, wich is located in the left air condition
bay. Each surge tank has two access panels. The No.1 and No. 2 tanks have
12 access panels each. In addition, two smaller panels in each lower wing skin,
permit access to the fuel boost pumps.
Molded Rubber Seal

This type of seal is fixed to the access panel (old type). This seal is replaceable
on new type access panels only.
Maintenance advice:
Fuel measuring sticks are installed in the fuel tank access panels No.1, 4, 6, 8
und 10. ”Indexing Notches” are located at the inboard section of the fuel tank
access of the wing. The diameter of fuel tank access panel No.10 is about
2 inches less than the other panels.

A ”Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve” is installed in the access panel
No. 13. The pressure relief valve must be closed before panel reinstallation.
FRA US/E GiM Okt 23, 2006 04/Access/L2 Page 12

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
ACCESS PANEL WING LOWER SKIN
PHENOLIC
WING LOWER
SKIN RING SEAL
GASKET
GASKET
ACCESS
CLAMP RING PANEL
AIR VENT SCOOP ACCESS PANEL (NO. 14)

WITH FLAME ARRESTER
HEX NUT
ACCESS CLAMP
PANEL RING WING SKIN
ACCESS PANEL
GASKET IMPREGNATED WITH

ANTICORROSION GREASE
CLAMP RING
CAUTION: CLASS B SEALANT APPLICATION ON ALL CLAMP WING LOWER SKIN

RING BOLTS AND WASHERS ON THE CENTER
TANK ACCESS PANEL ONLY
Figure 6 Fuel Tank Access Panel

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
BAFFLE CHECK VALVES DESCRIPTION

Purpose
The baffle check valves prevent fuel flow in the outboard direction but permit
fuel flow in the inboard direction. Thus the baffle check valves prevent the
boost pump inlets from being uncovered and improve airplane stability.
Location
The valves are located on the bottom of wing ribs at wing buttock line 157.0,
227.0 and 557.0.
Operational Description
The baffle check valves are free swinging and flow actuated. Inboard fuel flow
opens and outboard flow closes the valves.

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(5 LOCATIONS)
(WBL 157.0)
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(6 LOCATIONS)
(WBL 227.0)
BODY
VALVE
SURGE TANK
BAFFLE
CHECK VALVE
(1 LOCATION) INBD
(WBL 557.0)
BAFFLE CHECK VALVE
Figure 7 Baffle Check Valves

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
TANK DRAIN VALVES DESCRIPTION

General Purpose Description Surge Tank Sump Drain Valves
The sump drain valves are used for draining accumulated moisture from each The sump drain valves for the surge tanks are spring−loaded close,
tank and for draining trapped fuel remaining after defueling. poppet−type valves flush−mounted in the wing lower skin. A screen over each
valve inlet protects the unit from contaminants.
General Location
In each tank is one drain valve at the lowest point installed. Operational Description
To drain a surge tank fuel sump, the poppet is pushed to open the valve and let
Description Main Tank Sump Drain Valves fuel drain through the drain hole in the center of the valve to outboard.
The sump drain valves for the No. 1 and No. 2 tank are spring−loaded closed,
poppet−type valves flush−mounted in the wing lower skin. A screen over each Maintenance Practices
valve inlet protects the unit from contaminants. The valve has a flapper valve, therefore the poppet valve assembly is
removeable without draining the fuel tank, by using a wrench tool. The valve
Operational Description poppet is unscrewed from its housing and installed in a thread sleeve of the
To drain the main tank fuel sump, the poppet is pushed up to open the valve lower wing skin (be careful during change).
and let fuel drain through the drain hole in the center of the valve to outboard.
Maintenance Practices
The primary drain O−Ring of the main tank drain valve poppet (old valve
version), can be replaced without draining or entering the fuel tank by placing
the valve in the seal service positon. If a new valve version is installed, a
wrench tool is required in order to replace the O−Rings by release the valve
core plug. The removal of the valve assembly requires draining and entering
the tank.
FRA US/E ur July 98 05/Drain/L2 Page 16

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
FLAPPER
SURGE TANK VALVE
FUEL SUMP
DRAIN VALVE
SCREEN
MAIN TANK
FUEL SUMP
DRAIN VALVE
POPPET VALVE
SCREEN
WING DRAIN
LOWER VALVE
SKIN TOOL
WING SKIN
GUIDE PIN IN
DRAIN POSITION USE T−HANDLE
FOR REMOVAL AND
TORQUE WRENCH
GUIDE PIN IN FOR INSTALLATION
CLOSED POSITION
POPPET POPPET
PRIMARY
O −RING
GUIDE PIN IN
SEAL REPLACEMENT
VALVE
POSITION CORE
PRIMARY PLUG
DRAIN
O −RING
WING SKIN
OLD VALVE VERSION OLD VALVE VERSION NEW VALVE VERSION

Figure 8 Tank Sump Drain Valves
FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
CENTER TANK DRAIN VALVES DESCRIPTION

Purpose Maintenance Practies/Sump Drain Valve (Tool−Operated)
The center tank drain valve is used for draining the accumulated moisture and Sump drain valve change
trapped fuel remaining after defueling. − The center tank must be defueled for drain valve removal.
Location − Access to the assembly is through lightening holes in the keel beam.
The center tank drain valve is installed in the wing lower skin in the center − The bonding jumper must be disconnected from the airplane structure.
section. The access door is located between the air conditioning bays in front − The retaining plate must be removed.
of the marker beacon antenna. − The drain assembly can be turned clockwise until it moves freely from
the upper housing.
Description
Installation in a vice versa sequence
The center tank sump drain valve is a spring−loaded closed, flapper−type
check valve. A sump drain assembly connects the valve upper housing with the Maintenance Practices/Sump Drain Valve (Rod−Actuated)
lower body section of the airplane through the keel beam area.
Sump drain valve change
Operational Description − The valve can be removed without defueling the center tank, because of
The sump is drained as follows: a flapper assembly. It closes the valve opening in the tank, when the
drain valve has been removed.
If the sump drain valve does not have an actuating rod (Tool−Operated)
The removal and installation procedure is similar as the
− To drain, insert a broad−bladed screwdriver in slot, turn clockwise and
tool−operated one.
push up on the plunger.
− To close, release the plunger, let the slot align fore and aft, and close
access door.
If the sump drain valve has an actuating rod (Rod−Actuated)
− To drain, pull on the actuating rod.
− To close, release the rod and close the access door.

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
SUMP DRAIN ATTACHING

FLAPPER CENTER WING SUMP
VALVE BOLTS
ASSEMBLY CAVITY NO. 2 DRAIN
LOWER WING VALVE
SKIN PANEL
O−RING PLUNGER UPPER

O−RING HOUSING
UPPER
HOUSING
LOCKPIN LOCKING
DETENT
VALVE EARS
ACTUATING
CAM
PLUNGER
DRAIN TUBE
ASSEMBLY
HOSE
SUMP DRAIN
ASSEMBLY
CLAMP
SUMP DRAIN
ACTUATING PULL TO DRAIN. BONDING JUMPER
ROD RELEASE TO CLOSE. SUMP DRAIN (TO STRUCTURE)
VERIFY THAT HANDLE TURN & PUSH TO DRAIN
RETAINING HOSE
PLATE RETURNS TO CLOSED RELEASE TO CLOSE
POSITION. DRAIN TUBE SLOT POSITION TO BEFORE LOWER
& AFT FOR CLOSED & LOCKED HOUSING
RETAINING
PLATE
DRAIN
TUBE DRAIN
DOOR WELL LOWER
LOWER BODY ACCESS ACCESS BODY SKIN
FASTENER DOOR
SKIN ACTUATING ROD DOOR
ACCESS DOOR
(ROD ACTUATED SUMP DRAIN ASSEMBLY) (TOOL ACTUATED SUMP DRAIN ASSEMBLY)
Figure 9 Center Tank Sump Drain Assembly and Valve

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
APU SHROUD DRAIN DESCRIPTION

Purpose
A shroud drain is provided to drain moisture or any fuel leaking from the APU
fuel line.
Location
The drain line is located in the left main wheel well.
Description
The shroud drain consists of a drain line connected to a drain manifold. The
drain manifold contains a flame arrestor and a drain cock. The line terminates
in a drain mast.
During operation, only moistere drains from the mast. If the APU fuel line is
leaking, fuel drains from the drain mast.
The drain cock is used to check for and drain off any leaking fuel while on the
ground. The drain cock must be closed for flight.
Note: It is optional to have the hydraulic resevoir vent line connected to the
drain mast on new B737 airplanes (see ATA 29 Hydraulic).
FRA US/E ur July 98 06/APU Drain/L2 Page 20

FUEL B737−300/400/500
STORAGE
28−10
APU SHROUD
DRAIN LINE
DRAIN MANIFOLD
DRAIN
COCK
APU SHROUD DRAIN
APU SHROUD DRAIN

FLAME ARRESTOR
(INSIDE TUBE COUPLING)
DRAIN MAST
Figure 10 APU Fuel Line Shroud Drain

FRA US/E ur July 98 06/APU Drain/L2 Page 21
FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28−20
28−20 FUEL VENT SYSTEM

TANK VENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Purpose Physical Description (continued)
The fuel vent system prevents damage to the tank structure by providing A fuel float valve opens and closes corresponding to the fuel level in the tanks
positive venting of all fuel tanks, regardless of airplane attitude. During flight, and airplane attitude changes. As the fuel level rises the valves begin to close.
the system also helps to decrease fuel evaporation and assists the fuel boost As the fuel level lowers, the valve begins to open. A float stop supports the
pumps−by providing a small positive pressure head on the fuel. float in its full open position.
The fuel vent scoop consists of a recessed ram air scoop mounted in a lower
Location
wing surface access panel, and a five−inch standpipe assembly. A screen is
The components associated with the tank vent system are located inside the installed at the top of the standpipe to prevent the entrance of foreign matter.
fuel tanks. Vent scoops are located on the bottom skin of surge tanks. The design of the scoop is such that icing conditions have minimum effect on
ram air pressure.
All fuel tanks are fuel tight. Close metal−to−metal fit of all parts forms the basic
Two parallel vent channels extend into the main and center tanks from the
seal. Sealing compounds and sealed fasteners are used on all joints to
surge tanks. Two stringers attached to the wing upper skin form each hat
complete the fluid tight seal. Two of the wing ribs contain a series of baffle
section channel. The channels open into each surge tank. The aft channel
check valves to prevent fuel flow away from the boost pumps.
terminates near the wing root in the wing tanks and is connected to a vent
tube. The forward channel passes through the center tank and forms a Access
continuous channel connecting the left and right surge tanks. The center tank
Access to the vent components in the tanks is through the fuel tank access
is vented by tubings and is connected to the forward channel.
panel.
A tube is mounted to the channel in tanks No. l and 2. In the center tank, tubing
is mounted to the channel at two places. Two drain check valves are installed Operational Description
in the center tank vent tubing, to drain the tubing/channel/surge tanks. During fueling of the tanks, if the fueling system fails to close the fueling valve,
A surge tank, located at the end of each wing, collects any overflow fuel excess fuel enters the climb port. (Float valve is closed.) Through the vent
passing through the vent channels. The overflow fuel flows through a surge channel, the fuel flows to the surge tank and overflow through the vent scoop.
tank drain line into the center tank. Fuel trapped in the surge tank (maximum 114 Liters, 30 US gallons) flows to
Tank No. l and 2 float valves are located in the channel of the wing tanks. The center tank, after initial burn off, through the vent system.
center tank float valve is in the vent tubing. During climb, the climb port is exposed, float valve is closed, allowing air/vapor
to be vented through the vent scoop.
During cruise, air enters the tank through the normal port (float valve is open)
providing slight pressurization.
During descent, air enters the tank through the normal port since float valve is
open and climb port submerged in fuel.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28−20
RELIEVES TRAPPED
AIR DURING FUELING
CHECK
VALVE
CHECK
VALVES
(TYP 2 PLACES)
VENT
SCOOP
UPPER SURFACE CHECK

CLIMB VALVE
(SEALED)
STRINGER 11 VENTS
SURGE TANK
GRAVITY DRAIN HOLE
DRAIN LINE
CROSS−OVER TUBE
DEFLECTOR
CENTER TANK
TANK 1
TANK 2
FLOAT VALVE
(NORMAL VENTS)
SURGE TANK SURGE TANK

FLOAT
VENT DUCT VENT LINE
CHECK
VALVE UPPER SURFACE
FLOAT STRINGER 9
(SEALED)
FLOAT VALVE (NORMAL VENT)
Figure 11 Fuel Vent System

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28−20
VENT SCOOP AND FLAME ARRESTER DESCRIPTION

Fuel Vent Scoop Maintenance advice:
The fuel vent scoops, located in the outboard half of the vent surge tanks, are If the flame arrester pressure relief valve was found open, you must check the
the overboard vents for the vent system. Each scoop consists of a recessed flame arrester for condition (clogging).
ram air scoop mounted in a lower wing surface access panel and a five inch
standpipe assembly.
The diverging walls of the standpipe act as a plenum chamber ensuring that
ram air will be applied to the vent system during all flight attitudes of the
airplane.
A stainless steel, cellular−core flame arrester is installed at the top of the
standpipe to suppress flame transmission into the tanks and vent system from
an external ignition source. The flame arrester also serves as a debris screen
which may be subject to airflow restriction caused by debris or severe icing
conditions.
A surge tank flame arrester pressure relief valve is used to provide the
necessary venting when airflow through the flame arrester is restricted.
Surge Tank Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve
A positive and negative pressure relief valve is used to bypass the fuel vent
scoop for fuel system venting if the surge tank flame arrester core cells are
plugged such as from severe icing conditions. The relief valve is installed on
the access panel for the inboard half of the surge tank.
A spring−loaded poppet, on the relief valve, with outer surface flush with the
wing lower skin is triggered open through a latching mechanism by a pressure
or vacuum force acting on a diaphragm.
The upper chamber of the diaphragm is vented to the atmosphere through
three ambient air holes in the lower outer surface of the valve while the lower
chamber is vented to the interior of the surge tank.

When the poppet opens, it is raised about 1 inch above the wing lower skin
surface which causes a manual reset knob and stem to protrude about the
same distance downward out of the center of the poppet.
Once actuated open, the poppet must be manually reset to the closed position
at the conclusion of the flight. Manual reset is accomplished by pulling reset
knob downward until the poppet is relatched in the closed position. The relief
valve is designed to open at 2.0 to 2.7 psi increasing positive pressure and
4 to −10 inches of water increasing negative pressure or vacuum.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL VENT SYSTEM
28−20
MANUAL
RESET
KNOB
WING BOTTOM SKIN

PHENOLIC
RING SEAL SURGE TANK ACCESS
GASKET PANEL (NO. 13)
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
ACCESS
VALVE POPPET
PANEL (RAISED−OPEN−POSITION)
WING LOWER SKIN
VALVE OPEN POSITION
FLAME ARRESTER
VALVE POPPET
(FLUSH WITH OUTER
SURFACE−CLOSEDPOSITION)
VALVE CLOSED POSITION
AIR VENT SCOOP ACCESS PANEL (NO. 14) ACCESS PANEL (NO. 13)
WITH FLAME ARRESTER WITH FLAME ARRESTER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Figure 12 Vent Scoop / Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM
28−30
28−30 PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM

PRESSURE FUELING STATION DESCRIPTION
Purpose
The pressure fueling panel is used for filling the tanks, defueling the tanks or
fuel transfer between the tanks.
Location
The pressure fueling panel (P15) is located in the fueling station.
The fueling panel consists of 3 fuel quantity indicators, 3 fueling valve switches,
3 blue valve position lights, switch for indicator test or for auxiliary fueling
power control.
Access
Access to the fueling panel is by opening the fueling station door.
Power
The power required for the fueling operation is 28 volt dc and 115 volt ac
obtained from ground power, APU or battery.
Control
When the fueling station door is opened, the fueling power switch is actuated
and the panel is illuminated by 3 white lights. (If the fueling power switch fails to
operate, power to the panel can be supplied by holding the auxiliary fueling
power control switch.)
Prior to the fueling operation, the 3 blue lights and quantity indicators are
checked for proper operation. Using the fueling valve switches in the open
position, allows the fueling valve to open, blue lights illuminate, and fuel
proceeds to the respective tank. Fueling can be stopped by placing the valve
switch to the closed position, or fueling stops automatically by a float switch
when the tank is full. Upon completion of fueling, closing of the door removes
power from the fueling station.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
REFUEL STATION
GROUND REFUELING
VALVE POSITION LIGHTS RELAYS R10 / R11 IM E 3−3
TEST
GAGES &
b b b
FUELING
TEST TANK No.2 CENTER TANK TANK No.1

GAGES
OPEN OPEN OPEN FUELING
OFF
FUELING POWER
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
RECEPTACLE SWITCH
AUX FUELING
POWER CONTROL
FUEL FUEL FUEL
ERR ERR ERR
% % %
WING
LEADING
EDGE
REFUEL PANEL
(P15 PANEL)
ACCESS
DOOR
FWD
PANEL
LIGHTS
Figure 13 Pressure Fueling Station

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
FUELING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Purpose Operational Description
The fueling system provides a means of filling the fuel tanks on the airplane. With the fueling hose connected to the fueling manifold and the three fueling
valves open, fuel is supplied to the three tanks.
System Description
Supply to the main tank No. 1 passes through main tank No. 2 and center tank.
Fueling can be accomplished by the use of a single pressure fueling station
Supply to the center tank passes through main tank No. 2 and a check valve.
through which all tanks can be filled partially or completely. Alternately, the
Upstream of the check valve are vent lines from the two center tank pumps.
main tanks can be filled through the overwing ports. The center tank can be
These lines ensure automatic repriming of the pumps during fueling.
filled by transferring fuel from the main tanks using the fueling station.
Supply to the main tank No. 2 is through a restrictor to ensure same fueling
General Component Location rate as for main tank No. 1.
The components associated with the fueling system are the fueling station During the fueling operation, if the fueling valves fail to close, the excess fuel
located under the right wing leading edge outboard of the engine, 3 float enters the vent system and proceeds overboard through the vent surge tanks
switches one inside each fuel tank and 2 overwing ports on top of each main and the vent scoop.
tank.
Backup Operation
General Operation The main fuel tanks can be filled through the overwing ports.
All tanks can be filled from the fueling station. The tanks can be filled to any The center tank can be filled by transferring fuel from the main tanks.
desired quantity by using the control panel. The float switches sense full tank
condition and automatically stop the fueling. Power requirements are supplied
by ground power, APU or the battery. Pressure fueling can also be done
manually. Maximum fuel pressure is 55 psi.

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
CENTER TANK
BOOST PUMPS
PRIME LINE
FUELING
FLOAT
SWITCH
CENTER TANK FROM THE FUELING FLOAT
SWITCH FOR THE NO. 1 TANK
DEFUELING VALVE
(REF 28−23−00)
FUELING RECEPTACLE
CENTER TANK
FUELING MANIFOLD
FUELING SHUTOFF
VALVES (3)
NO. 1 TANK
FLOW
NO. 2 TANK RESTRICTOR
FUELING
FLOAT SWITCH
TANK NO.2
Figure 14 Pressure Fueling System

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
FUELING MANIFOLD DESCRIPTION

Purpose Maintenance Practices
The fueling manifold is used as a distribution center for the pressure fueling, The fueling manifold and its components can be removed and replaced without
defueling and fuel transfer. defueling the tanks. Removal of the manifold requires evacuating fuel from the
manifold by depressing the poppet valve in the receptacle, disconnecting
Location electrical connectors to the fueling valves, removing the fueling valves and
The fueling manifold is located on the right wing front spar in the fueling station. bolts between the manifold and check valves. Removal and replacement of the
fueling check valves requires removal of the manifold. The fueling hose adapter
Physical Description can be removed and replaced without removing the manifold.
The manifold consists of a fueling receptacle with a poppet valve, three
solenoid−controlled fuel pressure operated valves with manual overrides, and
four outlet ports, three of which contain check valves.
Access
The access to the manifold is by opening the fueling station door.
With the fueling hose connected, a plunger in the hose nozzle opens the
poppet valve allowing the fuel to enter the fueling manifold. Fuel through the
orifice enters the chamber above the diaphragm, thus equalizing the pressure
across the diaphragm and the spring keeps the valve closed. When the
solenoid is energized or the manual override plunger pushed and held, fuel
pressure above the diaphragm is relieved and fueling valve opens. Fuel from
the manifold proceeds to the respective tank through the check valve.
When the solenoid is de−energized or the manual override is released,
pressure is equalized across the diaphragm and the fueling valve closes.
During defueling operation, with the defueling valve open, fuel enters the
fueling manifold and is taken out by a hose through the fueling receptacle.
During transfer operation, with the defueling valve open and the tank to be filled
fueling valve open, fuel proceeds from−the fueling manifold to the tank.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
FUELING STATION
FUELING BODY
ELBOW ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL
PLUG
FUELING FRONT
SOLENOID SPAR
WITH
MANUAL
OVERRIDE
FUELING
SHUTOFF FWD INBD

VALVE
CHECK VALVES
FUELING
RECEPTACLE
MANIFOLD
FUELING RECEPTACLE MANIFOLD
Figure 15 Fueling Manifold

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
FUELING CIRCUIT FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Operation
If the battery switch is ON, battery provides power to relay R11. If ground
power is used, the Bus Protection Panel TR unit provides power for relay R11.
When the ‘fueling bay door is open, the fueling power switch (or holding the
auxiliary fueling power control switch) provides a ground for relay R11. This will
provide 28 volts dc for fueling bay illumination, press−to−test of valve position
lights and valve position switches.
Placing the valve position switch to OPEN energizes the valve solenoid through
the closed float switch; the blue light is illuminated when solenoid is energized.
When the tank is full, the float switch opens, de−energizing the solenoid, valve
closes and blue light is extinguished.
Fueling can be stopped at any time by placing the valve position switch to
CLOSE.
Backup Operation
If dc power is not available, the fueling valve can be opened by the manual
override button next to the solenoid.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
28V DC
SW.
HOT BAT
C32
BUS W
FUELING AND
EXT PWR CONT
(P6−5) L 281 INBD FUELING
EXT PWR TR NOZZLE FLOODLIGHT
G7 PWR BUS
PROTECTION W
R11 REFUELING PWR
PANEL CONTROL RLY (E3−3) L 280 OUTBD FUELING
NOZZLE FLOODLIGHT
P6 LOAD CONTROL CENTER−RIGHT CLOSED
W
OPEN
L 279 FUELING
S156 FUELING PANEL FLOODLIGHT
PWR CONT
L284
POWER B
CONTROL
L283
B
TEST
GAGES L282
S160 FUEL B
INDICATOR FULL
TEST SWITCH OPEN
NOT FULL
CLOSED
S158 TANK 2 S578 NO. 2 TANK V45 NO. 2 TANK
FUELING VALVE FUELING FLOAT SW FUELING SHUTOFF
CONTROL
VALVE
FULL
OPEN
NOT FULL
CLOSED
S159 CTR S576 CTR TANK V46 CENTER TANK
TANK FUEL FUEL FLOAT SW FUELING SHUTOFF
VALVE CONTR. VALVE
OPEN FULL
CLOSED NOT FULL

S157 TANK 1 S574 NO. 1 TANK
FUELING VALVE V44 NO. 1 TANK
CONTR FUELING FLOAT SW FUELING SHUTOFF
P15 REFUEL PANEL VALVE
Figure 16 Pressure Fueling Electrical Schematic

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
FLOAT SWITCH DESCRIPTION

Purpose
The float switches, one for each tank, prevent the tanks from being overfilled.
Location
The switches are located near the top of each tank and sense full tank quantity.
The switch consists of a capsule surrounded by a cork float containing a
magnet; the whole assembly is in a cylindrical container.
Access
Access to the switches is through a fuel tank access panel.
Power
Power supply is 28 volt dc from the fueling station.
During pressure fueling with the tank less than full, the float switch allows
power to the fueling valve which will then open with fuel pressure. When the
tank is full, the float switch interrupts power to the fueling valve causing it to
close.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
CENTER TANK FUELING

FUELING FLOAT SWITCH
FLOAT SWITCH
WIRE BUNDLE
NO. 2 TANK FUELING

FLOAT SWITCH
(NO. 1 TANK OPPOSITE)
ACCESS PANEL
NO. 11
Figure 17 Fuel Tank Float Switches

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
OVERWING FUELING PORT DESCRIPTION

Purpose
The fuel tanks No. 1 and No. 2 can be filled by gravity through the overwing
fueling ports.
Location
The ports are located in the top of the wing towards the wing.
Each assembly consists of a flush fitting cap with a locking mechanism and a
retainer lanyard. The filler cap is opened by rotating the cap counterclockwise.
When the filler cap is opened, the main tank can be filled by gravity. The
quantity of fuel that can be put into the tank through the overwing port is
considerably less than by pressure fueling, because of port location.
CAUTION: Do not open overwing filler cap when the tank has been full refueled
by pressure fueling. More than 400 KG fuel spills out over the wing.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−30
OVERWING FILL PORT

FILLER CAP
HANDLE
LANYARD
OVERWING FILL PORT
ADAPTER
ATTENTION: WHEN OVERWING REFUELING, MAXIMUM FUEL

QUANTITY IN EACH WING TANK IS ABOUT
400 KG LESS THAN BY PRESSURE REFUELING. OVERWING FILL PORT
Figure 18 Overwing Fueling Ports

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
DISTRIBUTION
28−40
28−40 FUEL FEED SYSTEM

ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Purpose Fuel Transfer
The distribution system allows fuel to be supplied to the engines and APU. In Fuel can be transferred between the tanks on the ground only, because the
addition, the system can be used for defueling the tanks and for fuel transfer fueling system is utilized for this operation. In all cases of fuel transfer the
between the tanks. defueling valve must be open (in some cases, the crossfeed valve must be
open also). For example, transfer of fuel from No. 1 to No. 2 tank involves:
System Description
Boost pumps in No. 1 tank operating
The distribution system utilizes pumps, valves and tubing for engine and APU
Crossfeed valve open
feed. The fueling station is used for defueling and transfer operations which are
only possible on the ground. Defueling valve open
The fuel distribution components are located inside the main tanks and on the No. 2 tank fueling valve open
front and rear spars of the main tanks. Fuel from No. 1 tank is pumped by the boost pumps, via the crossfeed
manifold, to No. 2 tank. Similar operations are required for other tank−to−tank
Engine Feed transfer.
With six pumps operating, the center tank pumps override the main tank
pumps and supply fuel to the engines. This is accomplished by the opening Defueling
pressure difference across the check valves at the outlet of the center tank In all cases of defueling, the defueling valve must be open (in some cases, the
pumps being less than the opening pressure difference across the check crossfeed valve must be open also). A fuel hose is attached to the fueling
valves at the outlet of the main tank pumps. receptacle. For example, defueling No. 1 tank (using pumps) involves:
When the center tank fuel is depleted, or the center tank boost pumps are off Boost pumps in No. 1 tank operating.
the main tank boost pumps supply fuel to the engines. Fuel feed from one side Crossfeed valve open.
to the opposite engine is accomplished by opening the crossfeed valve. With
Defueling valve open.
the boost pumps not operating, fuel is supplied to the engines only from the
main tanks through the boost pump bypass valves. Fuel head, vent ram Fuel from No. 1 tank flows through the pumps, manifold, valves and fueling
in−flight, and engine driven fuel pump suction provide the necessary flow. hose to storage. Similar operations are required for defueling the other tanks.
There is no bypass valve for the center tank. Suction defueling can be used, but it is not selective.
APU Feed
Fuel for the APU is normally supplied from No. 1 tank. During APU start, fuel is
supplied by a suction supply line or an optional APU boost pump. Fuel head
pressure and vent ram assist fuel feed in flight. Fuel from a main boost pump
can also be supplied to the APU via the Crossfeed Manifold. The APU fuel
shutoff valve information is in the APU section.
FRA US/T4 GiM Jan 16, 2008 14/Fuel feed Sys/L2/D6 Page 38
FUEL B737−300/400/500
DISTRIBUTION
28−40
FWD FWD
BOOST BOOST
CTR TANK PUMP CTR TANK
BOOST PUMP BOOST
PUMP PUMP
AFT AFT
BOOST P CENTER TANK P BOOST
TO ENGINE PUMP PUMP
NO. 1
TO ENGINE
NO. 2
FUEL FUEL
SHUTOFF P P SHUTOFF
VALVE VALVE
DEFUELING
P VALVE
P
BOOST PUMP
APU FUEL CROSSFEED BYPASS
SHUTOFF TO APU VALVE VALVE
TANK 1 VALVE
APU DC TANK 2
BOOST
PUMP
BOOST PUMP
BYPASS
VALVE
Figure 19 Fuel Feed System

FRA US/T4 GiM Jan 16, 2008 14/Fuel feed Sys/L2/D6 Page 39
FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
FUEL BOOST PUMPS DESCRIPTION

Main and Center Tank Boost Pumps
Purpose Power
The six fuel boost pumps, two per tank, deliver fuel under pressure from The pump use 115 volt ac, 3∅Ø, 400 Hz power. With the motor operating, fuel
various tanks to the two engines. The pumps are also used for defueling the enters the pump and is delivered to the manifold through the check valve.
tanks and for fuel transfer between the tanks. The center tank scavenge Upstream of the check valve, the pump performance is monitored by a
system utilizes forward left pump discharge flow for jet pump operation. pressure switch. Part of the incoming fuel flow (approximately 2 gallons per
The main tank water scavenge system utilizes forward main tank pumps minute) is used for cooling and lubricating the pump and is discharged into the
discharge flow for jet pump operation. tank through the vent connection. The pump removal and drain valves are used
during the replacement of the pump. When the removal valve handle is in the
Location closed position it will interfere with the access panel preventing its
The main tank forward pumps are installed on the front spars. The main tank reinstallation.
aft and center tank pumps are located in dry bays in the main tanks. The jet pump for the center tank fuel scavenge takes residual fuel from the
center tank and delivers it to tank No: 1.
The jet pumps for the main tank water scavenge take fuel/water mixture from
The boost pump consists of a three−phase motor−driven centrifugal impeller, the low points in the main tanks and deliver it to the main tank pump inlets.
inlet port with pump removal valve and handle, drain cock, vent port, discharge
port with connection to a pressure switch and a check valve. The pump is held Maintenance Practices
in position by two clamps. On the forward pumps, part of the discharge flow is Removal and installation of all pumps is the same and can be performed
directed to jet pumps. without defueling the tanks. Prior to installation of the pump, approximately
NOTE: MAIN TANK AND CENTER TANK PUMPS ARE IDENTICAL. PUMP 1/2 pint of fuel is poured into the pump for repriming.
OUTLET CHECK VALVES ARE DIFFERENT FOR PUMPS IN MAIN The jet pump nozzle can be removed without defueling the tank.
AND CENTER TANK (VALVES ARE INDEXED ON MANIFOLD
CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING A CENTER TANK BOOST PUMP, ALSO
SIDE TO PREVENT MISMATCHING.)
CLOSE THE REMOVAL VALVE FOR OPPOSITE CENTER
Access TANK FUEL BOOST PUMP TO PREVENT FUEL FLOWING
BACK THROUGH THE REPRIME LINE.
The forward boost pumps are accessible by extending the leading edge flaps.
The aft and center pumps are accessible through panels on the bottom wing APU DC Boost Pump
skin.
The APU DC boost pump supplies fuel under pressure from tank No. 1 to the
APU fuel feed line as necessary for cold starting or after air has entered the
fuel feed line.
The boost pump is mounted on the left lower inboard trailing edge panel and
pumps fuel through tube lines wich penetrade the left wing rear spar. The pump
operates on 28−Volt DC Power and will run for approximately 1 minute during
APU starting.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
BOOST PUMP
WING LOWER HOUSING
WING SURFACE
FRONT
SPAR
MOUNTING SHOULDER
CLAMP BOLT
ACCESS
OPENING
FWD FUEL BOOST PUMP
2 PLACES MOUNTING
CLAMP
AFT FUEL BOOST PUMP
AND CTR TANK BOOST PUMP
4 PLACES
PUMP REMOVAL
VALVE HANDLE PUMP REMOVAL
DRAIN VALVE HANDLE
WARNING FLAG VALVE
DRAIN CLEARANCE PANEL
VALVE
FWD INBD FWD
INBD
APU DC
BOOST
PUMP
INLET
OUTLET
LEFT LOWER
INBOARD TRAILING
EDGE PANEL
Figure 20 Fuel Boost Pumps
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
MAIN AND CENTER TANK BOOST PUMP OPERATION

Purpose
The boost pump power sources are arranged to ensure that in the event of a
single generator failure, at least one pump in each tank will remain powered.
Location
The circuit breakers and relays are located in the P6 panel. The boost pump
switches are located on the P5−2 panel.
Power
The power required is 28 Volt DC for the relay and 115 Volt AC for the pump.
Operation
Placing the pump switch to the ON position energizes the boost pump relay
which in turn connects 115 Volt AC to the pump.
The main tank aft pumps are powered from the transfer busses so that at low
fuel level, if a generator is lost, both aft pumps remain powered. The remaining
pumps are powered from main busses.
FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 16/Pump Circuit/L3/B2/D6 Page 42

FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
TO OTHER TANKS
BOOST PUMP SWITCH
115V AC
BOOST PUMP
28V DC FUEL BOOST

PUMP
BOOST PUMP SWITCH RELAY (TYPICAL)
FWD INBD
TYPICAL CIRCUIT FOR ONE BOOST PUMP IN A GIVEN TANK.
OTHER BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT SAME BUT WITH SEPARATE SOURCE
OF POWER AS SHOWN IN TABLE BELOW
BOOST PUMP POWER SOURCE
28V DC BUS NO. 115V AC BUS NO.

FUEL
TANK TRANSFER TRANSFER
1 2 1 2
BUS NO. 1 BUS NO. 2
AFT FWD AFT FWD

1
PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP
(R18) (R19)
FWD AFT FWD AFT

2
PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP
(R21) (R20)
LEFT RIGHT RIGHT LEFT

CENTER
PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP
(R54) (R55)
Figure 21 Main and Center Tank Fuel Boost Pump Power Control
FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 16/Pump Circuit/L3/B2/D6 Page 43
FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
BOOST PUMP CHECK VALVES DESCRIPTION

Purpose
The fuel boost pump check valve closes the boost pump outlet line when the
pressure drops below a predetermined amount, thus preventing reverse fuel
flow to the boost pump.
Location
The check valves are located on the pump discharge lines inside the fuel tanks.
The valve consists of a spring−loaded−closed flapper valve mounted in a
housing. The housing has three ports: fuel in, fuel out and a pressure sensing
port. The pressure sensing port is located upstream of the flapper valve.
Main tank boost pump check valves differ from center tank boost pump check
valves as the cracking pressure for main tank boost pump check valves is
higher than the cracking pressure for center tank valves.
cracking pressure of the center tank check valve is 1,3 psi,
cracking pressure of the wing tank check valve is 12 psi.
Access
The access to the valves is by entering the fuel tanks.
FRA US/E ur Oct.96 17/Pump Check Valve/L2/D6 Page 44

FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
BOOST PUMP HOUSING

CROSS FEED LINE
FUEL BOOST PUMP

CHECK VALVE
LOW PRESSURE BYPASS CHECK VALVE

SENSING LINE
BOOST PUMP CHECK VALVES

BYPASS
VALVE
iNDEX BUSHING INLET
BOOST PUMP HOUSING USED FOR
TANK NO. 1 AND 2 AFT BOOST PUMPS iNDEX BUSHING SPRING FORCE
AND CENTER TANK BOOST PUMPS.
FWD BOOST PUMPS ARE HOUSED 12 PSI 1.3 PSI
FWD OF WING FRONT SPAR.
TO FUEL LOW TO FUEL LOW

PRESSURE SWITCH PRESSURE SWITCH
MAIN TANK CENTER TANK
Figure 22 Boost Pump Check Valves and Bypass Valve

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
ENGINE FUEL FEED VALVES DESCRIPTION

Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve / Engine Crossfeed Valve Operation
When the motor is energized, the actuator assembly drives the gate to close or
Purpose
open the valve. The fuel shutoff valve is opened by movement of the engine
Fuel to each engine passes through the engine’s respective fuel shutoff valve. start lever from CUTOFF to IDLE position. It is closed by the start lever or by
For supplying fuel from one tank to both engines, the crossfeed valve is used. the operation of the corresponding fire handle.
Location The crossfeed valve is opened or closed by a rotary switch located on the
P5−2 panel. The valve can also be operated by the manual override handle
The two fuel shutoff valves are located on the front spars outboard of the
providing that the corresponding circuit breaker has been pulled. The override
engines. The crossfeed valve is located on the rear spar on the right side
handle also indicates the position of the valve.
Physical Description The thermal relief valves limit the pressure trapped in the manifold to 45−60 psi
The valve is motor operated, sliding gate, semi−submerged with manual with the system shut down.
override handle. The valve consists of gate, actuator, and port adapter
assemblies. APU Fuel Shutoff Valve
The APU fuel valve is mounted on the left wing rear spar and controls delivery
The port adapter assembly is mounted inside the tank and supports the
of fuel from tank No. 1 to the APU.
manifold. The gate assembly slides into the adapter from the dry side, and the
actuator couples to the gate shaft with an index−tooth spline. Three thermal The valve is an electric motor−driven rotary gate valve with manual override
relief valves are provided. handle. The manual override handle provides a visual check of the valve
position and a manual method of positioning the valve when the electric motor
Access is not energized.
The fuel shutoff valves are accessible through individual panels located To limit pressure buildup in the fuel lines, the valve housing incorporates a
outboard of the engines on the wing leading edge. The crossfeed valve is thermal relief valve.
accessible from the right main wheel well. The valve is operated by 28 Volt DC Power and is contolled by the APU master
Power switch for opening and closing, or by APU fire handle for closing only.
The valves require 28 Volt DC power. Maintenance Practices
The main tank or tanks must be defueled to the quantity indicated on the
placard prior to removal of the valve.
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FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
ENGINE FUEL
SHUTOFF VALVE ENG 2
ENGINE FUEL
SHUTOFF VALVE ENG 1
APU FUEL FUEL

SHUTOFF CROSSFEED
VALVE VALVE
WING SPAR
WING SPAR
VALVE
POSITION
INDICATOR
APU FUEL SHUTOFF

MANUAL VALVE VALVE
OVERRIDE FWD
HANDLE
APU FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE / ENGINE CROSSFEED VALVE
Figure 23 Engine Fuel Feed Valves

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

Purpose Power
Fuel from the tanks passes through the two fuel shutoff valves before entering The power for the valve and light operation is from 28 Volt DC battery bus the
the engine fuel systems. circuit breaker is on the P6 panel.
Location Operation
The valves are located on the front spars outboard of the engines. The The valve is opened and closed by a rotary switch on P5−2 panel.
indicating lights and associated circuits are on the P5 panel. Controls for valve The indicating VALVE OPEN blue light operates as follows:
operation are below the start levers and on P8 fire control panel.
Valve closed − no light
Power Valve in transit − bright blue light
The power for the light and valve operation is from 28 volt dc hot battery bus. Valve open − dim blue light
The circuit breakers are on P6 panel. Light is illuminated when ground available through both transistors (bright) or
through a Zener diode and transistor (dim).
Operation
The valve is opened and closed by the engine start lever, and it can be closed
by the respective fire handle. The indicating FUEL VALVE CLOSED blue light
operates as follows:
Valve closed − dim blue light
Valve in transit − bright blue light
Valve open − no light
Power for the light is available when relay R41 is energized by battery switch
ON. The light is illuminated when a ground is available through both transistors
(bright) or through a Zener diode and transistor (dim).
Crossfeed Valve Electrical Circuit

Purpose
A fuel crossfeed valve provides the means of directing fuel to both·engines
from a single tank.
Location
The valve is located on the rear spar of tank No. 2, the indicating light, switch
and associated circuits are in the P5−2 panel.
The switch for valve operation is a rotary type. Above the switch is a blue
crossfeed VALVE OPEN light.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
CLOSED
28V DC
BAT BUS
SWITCH
CROSSFEED
OPEN ASSEMBLIES
VALVE
CROSSFEED VALVE SWITCH (P5−2)
P6−3 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
FUEL CROSSFEED VALVE

VALVE/LIGHT LOGIC
VALVE CLOSED − LIGHT OFF
VALVE/SWITCH POSITION
DISAGREE − LIGHT BRIGHT
B B
VALVE OPEN − LIGHT DIM
CROSSFEED VALVE
OPEN LIGHT (P5−2) PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY (P5−2)
NORMAL START
28V DC
HOT BAT BUS
FUEL SWITCH
SHUTOFF FIRE CUTOFF ASSEMBLIES
VALVE
P6−3 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL ENG FIRE SWITCH START LEVER SWITCH
ENG FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE

28V DC VALVE/LIGHT LOGIC

SW HOT VALVE CLOSED − LIGHT DIM
BAT BUS
FUEL SOV
INDICATION VALVE/SWITCH POSITION
DISAGREE − LIGHT BRIGHT
P6−3 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
B B
VALVE OPEN − LIGHT OFF
FUEL VALVE
CLOSED LIGHT (P5−2) PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY (P5−2)
Figure 24 Crossfeed Valve and Fuel S/O Valve Electrical Circuit

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE SWITCHES DESCRIPTION

Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Switch
General
The switch for the fuel shutoff valve is installed on brackets in pilot’s control
stand. There is one switch for each start lever.
You can get access to the switch for the fuel shutoff valve for the No. 1 engine
from the left side of the pilot’s control stand.
You can get access to the switch for the fuel shutoff valve for the No. 2 engine
from the right side of the pilot’s control stand.
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FUEL FEED SYSTEM
28−40
REVERSE
THRUST
LEVER
FORWARD
THRUST
LEVER
ENGINE
THRUST DRUM START
LEVERS
START LEVERS
START START DRUMS

LEVER
SWITCH
ACTUATING
CAMS
ENGINE START
FUEL VALVE LEVER−ACTUATED
SHUTOFF SWITCHES
SWITCHES SWITCH ACCESS PANEL
ACTUATING
CAMS
START FUEL VALVE

DRUM SHUTOFF
SWITCHES
FWD
IGNITION
SWITCHES
FWD
Figure 25 Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Switches
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
DEFUELING
28−40
DEFUELING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

General Operation
The fuel system is designed to permit complete or partial defueling of one or The valve is opened and closed by the use of the red valve handle. When the
more tanks, or to permit fuel transfer to other tanks while the airplane is on valve is open, the access panel can not be closed due to panel/handle
ground. To do the defueling or fuel transfer, parts of the pressure fueling, interference.
engine fuel feed, and defueling systems are used in combination.
There are four differnt procedures in order to defuel the fuel tanks
Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the airplane boost
pumps and the defueling (suction) pump on the refuel truck. This procedure
defuels all of the tanks at the same time. It is the fastet procedure to defuel
the tanks.
Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the airplane boost
pumps only.
Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the defueling (suction)
pump on the fuel truck only. Use this procedure only if it is necessary. It is a
very slow procedure.
Defuel through the pressure fueling receptacle with the external power
control unit. For this procedure, it is a special ground support equipment
required.
Manual Defueling Valve
Purpose
The defueling valve is used for defueling of the tanks and for fuel transfer
between the tanks.
Location
The valve is located inboard of the fueling station.

The valve is a manually operated, sliding gate, semi−submerged unit.
The valve consists of a gate, actuator, and port adapter assemblies. The port
adapter assembly is mounted inside the tank and supports the fuel line. The
gate assembly slides into the adapter from the dry side.
Access
Access to the valve is through a panel inboard of the fueling station.
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DEFUELING
28−40
DEFUELING VALVE
Figure 26 Manual Defueling Valve

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM
28−50
28-50 CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM

CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Purpose Fuel scavenge Jet pump general description
The scavenge fuel shutoff valve, when energized, allows fuel from the No. 1 The fuel scavenge jet pump causes a low pressure in the fuel scavenge
forward boost pump to the center wing scavenge jet pump. transfer line when the forward fuel boost pump of tank No. 1 is running and the
electrically controlled fuel scavenge shutoff valve is energized.
Location
The valve is mounted on the front spar of the No. 1 fuel tank outboard of the Inspection / Check
No. 1 forward boost pump. It is not necessary to go into or defuel the tank in order to clean the nozzle
opening on the jet pump. The flapper valve prevents fuel flow when the nozzle
Physically Description has been removed.
The unit consists of a valve body and solenoid assembly containing a solenoid,
plunger, poppet, pins and spring.
Access
The valve is accessible from the front spar of the No. 1 tank.
Operation
When the center tank boost pump switches are on, the solenoid is relaxed and
the plunger/poppet assembly is spring−loaded closed against the valve seat
insert.
Turning both center tank boost pump switches off will energize the solenoid.
The poppet will pull away from the valve seat allowing fuel flow from the No. 1
tank forward boost pump to the scavenge fuel jet pump.
Removal of the valve requires defueling the No. 1 tank and extension of the
leading edge flaps to gain access to the attaching hardware.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−50
FUEL FROM
FUEL SCAVENGE LH FWD BOOST PUMP
FLOW INDICATOR / FUEL BOOST
CHECK VALVE 1 PUMP 1 / FWD
FUEL SCAVENGE NOZZLE PLUG

JET PUMP
FUEL SCAVENGE TO TANK # 1
SHUTOFF VALVE
CENTER TANK
JET PUMP NEEDLE

NO. 1 TANK
FLAPPER ORIFICE
2
CHECK
VALVE SUCTION FUEL
FLAPPER FROM CTR TANK
CHECK VALVE
FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP
FRONT SPAR
FUEL SCAVENGE
FLOW INDICATOR/
CHECK VALVE
1
FWD
Location: Left wing inboard front spar

FRONT SPAR Leading Edge Flaps must be extendet
CAP 1 NOT INSTALLED ON ALL AIRPLANES

1 2 NOT INSTALLED ON AIRPLANES WITH FUEL
SCAVENGE FLOW INDICATOR/CHECK VALVE
Figure 27 Center Tank Fuel Scavenge System

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−50
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM OPERATION

Purpose
The fuel scavenge circuit controls the operation of the scavenge fuel shutoff
valve.
Location
The circuit components are located in the P5 and P6 panels and in the
electronic equipment compartment.
The scavenge circuit consists of power sources, two center tank boost pump
switches and −relays, M528 Engine Accessory Module and the scavenge fuel
shutoff valve solenoid.
Power
Power supply for the center tank boost pumps is 115 Volt AC and for the
control circuit 28 Volt DC.
Operation
The circuit is designed to energize the scavenge fuel shutoff valve solenoid
whenever both center tank boost pump switches are positioned to off and keep
the solenoid energized for 20 minutes.
A prerequisite to this operation is that one (or both) center tank boost switches,
must be turned on to arm the M528 control logic. If this is not accomplished,
the scavenge fuel shutoff valve solenoid will not be energized even through
both center tank boost pump switches are in the off position.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−50
28V DC
BUS 2
C65
FUEL CONTROL OFF
−NO.1 FWD
−NO.2 AFT V129 FUEL SCAVENGE
−R CENTER 20 MIN SHUTOFF VALVE
ON TIMER
S9 RIGHT CENTER
TANK PUMP SW NOTE: THE FUEL SCAVENGE VALVE REMAINS OPEN FOR
20 MINUTES AFTER S8 AND S9 ARE TURNED OFF.
OFF
28V DC
BUS 1
C64
ON
FUEL CONTROL
−NO. 1 AFT S8 LEFT CENTER
−NO.2 FWD TANK PUMP SW
−L CENTER P5−2 FUEL SYSTEM PANEL M528 ENGINE ACCESSORY UNIT (E3−2)
P6 CIRCUIT BREAKER
PANEL FORWARD FUEL BOOST
PUMP FOR THE NO. 1 TANK
FUEL SCAVENGE
CHECK VALVE
FUEL SCAVENGE
JET PUMP
FUEL SCAVENGE
SHUTOFF VALVE CENTER
TANK
OUTLET
INLET
FLAPPER
NO. 1 TANK CHECK VALVE NO. 2 TANK
ENGINE
FUEL FEED
MANIFOLD
Figure 28 Fuel Scavenge System Control Logic

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM
28−60
28−60 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM

FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Purpose (TSD) Transient Suppression Devices
The fuel quantity indicating units measure the weight of usable fuel in the The TSDs suppress electrical transients, preventig them from reaching the
tanks. Two types of quantity indicators are used, capacitance for indicators and FQIS wiring and components inside the fuel tanks.
manual measuring sticks. The measuring sticks are provided for the main tanks
only. Drip Sticks
Drip Sticks are calibrated tubes which can be pulled down for reading of fuel
Location height.
The capacitance gaging system tank units and compensators are located
inside the tanks. The measuring sticks are located in main tank access panels. Indicators, Summation Unit and Trimmers
Main Tank The Indicators, Summation Unit and Trimmers are in the flight compartment.
Repeater indicators are in the fueling station.
− 12 tank units,
Tank Units are hollow coaxial cylindrical capacitors mounted vertically to POWER
ribs inside each fuel tank. Fuel is used as the dielectric. The inner tube is The indicators utilize 115 volt ac power.
profiled to correspond to the irregular shape of the inside of the fuel tank.
The tank units are located throughout the tanks so an accurate reading
is provided whatever the attitude of the airplane.
− 1 compensator,
Compensator Units are hollow coaxial cylindrical capacitors mounted
vertically to ribs inside each fuel tank at the lowest portion so that the
compensator is always submerged in fuel. The compensator is
connected electrically into the gaging circuit to compensate for the
different dielectric constants of fuels of differing chemical compositions.
− 5 measuring sticks.
Center Tank
− 2 tank units,
The tank units are connected together in parallel. The wiring harness
from each main tank is connected to a bussing plug located in the front
spar of the wing. The center tank bussing plug is located on the forward
wall of the left main wheel well.
− 1 compensator.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
115 V/AC STBY BUS

EXT POWER CONNECTED
FUEL SUMMATION UNIT

FUEL
ERR F.S.U. FMSC
% FLT MANAGMENT
SYS COMPUTER
DIG. DIG.
F.Q.I. F.Q.I.
CONTR DISPLAY UNIT

TEST
GAGES
OFF
TEST SW AUX FUELING
POWER CONTROL
PILOTS CTR PANEL
FUEL
DIG. DIG.
F.Q.I. ERR F.Q.I.
%
CAPACITANCE
TRIMMER
DOOR OPEN SW
(DOOR CL)
TSD TSD
BUSSING BUSSING
PLUG PLUG REFUELING
CTR TANK STATION
TANK 1 TANK 2
115 V/AC STBY BUS
EXT POWER CONNECTED
TANK UNIT (12) TANK UNIT (2) TANK UNIT (12)
COMP UNIT (1) COMP UNIT (1) COMP UNIT (1)
Bussing Plug
TSD
Figure 29 Fueling System Schematic

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION CIRCUIT- FUNCT. OPERATION

Purpose Fuel Summation Unit
The fuel quantity circuit and indicators measure the weight of usable fuel in the The fuel summation unit takes individual fuel quantity indicator voltage
fuel tanks. signals and sums them for an output voltage signal representative of the
total fuel remaining. The flight management computer system uses this
Location voltage signal to derive airplane gross weight related performance data and
System components are located in the flight compartment, fuel tanks and at provides display of total fuel.
the fueling station. Flight compartment components consist of fuel quantity
indicators, capacitance trimmer, summation unit and an indicator test switch. Trim Adjustment Screws (Trimmer)
Fuel tank components consist of tank units, compensator units and measuring Capacitance trimmers, can be adjusted to standardize the total tank
sticks. Fueling quantity indicators and indicator test switch are located at the capacitance. This adjustment allows for replacement of indicators without
P15 fueling station panel. recalibrating the indicator gage.
Physical Description Transient Suppression Device
The Transient Suppression Device is near the penetration to each fuel tank.
Fuel Quantity Indicator
This is a safety device to prevent excess power from entering the fuel tank.
Digital fuel quantity indicators on P2 panel show the weight of fuel in each
tank. Each indicator consists of a microcomputer system, radial and a digital Power
liquid crystal display (L.C.D). The microcomputer measures the capacitance The power supply for the indicators is 115 volt ac from the standby bus or
and resistive current in the tank units. It monitors the leakage current and external power. If external power is plugged in and the power is good, relay
when it reaches an unacceptable level, an error code 0 through 9 are R10 is energized connecting the fuel quantity circuit to the external power ac
displayed, or the display blanks, to assist in troubleshooting the system. bus. Now, if ac power is applied to the airplane such that the number 2 bus
transfer relay (R4) is energized, R 309 will energize switching the fuel quantity
Fueling Quantity Indicator
circuit power source to the standby ac bus. This is done to connect the fuel
Fueling quantity indicators on the P15 panel show the weight of fuel in each quantity circuit to the same power source as the flight management computer
tank. The fueling quantity indicators function as repeaters of the fuel (FMC) to phase−match the summation unit total fuel quantity, fuel quantity
quantity indicators located in the flight compartment and aid the ground reference, and ground reference analog voltages with the FMC reference
crew in fueling or defueling operations. The fueling quantity indicators are voltage.
interchangeable with the fuel quantity indicators. The fueling quantity

indicators are operative only when the fueling station door is open. Error Operation
codes 8, A and F are displayed or the display cycles on/off or blanks on the The tank units function as variable capacitors, their capacitance value being
repeater indicator. determined by fuel level in the tank.
A single chip microcomputer system within the indicator performs the
measurement of the current through the tank units. The microcomputer
converts the capacitance current to a radial and a digital readout of fuel
quantity.
The microcomputer monitors the fuel quantity indicating system and provides
an error indication and code to assist in troubleshooting.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
N62 TANK 2 FUELING N63 CENTER TANK N61 TANK 1 FUELING

IND (P15) FUELING IND (P15) FUELING IND (P15)
115V AC
STBY BUS
C397
FUEL SYSTEMS F12
QTY
115V AC F10
EXT PWR
RECEPTACLE C398
EP GND F9
R10 FUEL POWER
FUELING SELECT RELAY
P6−3 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL (E3−3) F21 F8
F7
F6
F5
R309 FUEL POWER S160 FUEL IND
TRANSFER RELAY TEST IND (P15) F4
F3
POWER
SUPPLY COMP F2
POWER
SUPPLY M1097
LB/KG SELECT TRIMMER F18
FUEL TANK 2 TANK 2
QTY
PROC TANK 1 F11
FMC
CTR TANK
TRANSIENT D1586
SELF TEST SUPPRESSION
FUEL SUMMATION UNIT BUSSING M290 ADAPTER
DEVICE ASSY TANK 2
N50 TANK 2 FUEL QTY IND PLUG
F16
F17
COMP F14
D1590
N64 CENTER TANK BUSSING M291 ADAPTER

FUEL QTY IND PLUG ASSY CTR TANK
M1098 TRIMMER
CENTER TANK TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION
DEVICE
INTERNALS
R11 REFUELING POWER INTERNALS
SAME AS
SELECT RELAY (E3−3) M1096 TRIMMER INTERNALS SAME AS
M290 OF
S257 FUEL QTY TANK 1 SAME AS D1586
TANK 2
TEST SW TSD TANK 2
N49 TANK 1
FUEL QTY IND
TRANSIENT D1588
SUPPRESSION BUSSING M290 ADAPTER
PILOTS INSTRUMENT PANEL DEVICE ASSY TANK 1
PLUG
Figure 30 Fuel Quantity Indicating Schematic

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
BUSSING PLUG DESCRIPTION

Bussing Plug
Tank unit leads in a given tank, form a harness which terminates at a
receptacle.
The receptacles for the No. 1 and No. 2 tanks are found in the applicable
wing front spar,
and for the center tank in the left forward bulkhead in the wheel well for the
main landing gear.
Attached to each receptacle is a bussing plug assembly. The plug assembly
connects the tank units in parallel.
Transient Suppression Device
The TSD is a safety device that provides isolation of excess power from the
fuel quantity signals into the fuel tank. A special EMI shielded cable connects
the TSD to the fuel tank bussing plug.
The TSDs for the No. 1 and No. 2 tanks are located on the respective wing
front spar,
and for the center tank on the main wheel well ceiling near the System A
hydraulic reservoir.
Maintenance Advice:
For troubleshooting the Fuel Quantity Indicating System a system tester can be
connected to the indicator plug and to the bussing plug. But the respective TSD
must be bypassed by using the TSD Bypass Cable.
For instruction see the AMM.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
TANK UNITS BULKHEAD

(EXAMPLE) RECEPTACLE
TRANSIENT
CENTER TANK FOR THE
SUPPRESSION FUEL TANK
DEVICE
BUSSING PLUG
TANK NO. 1
BUSSING PLUG
CENTER TANK
COMPENSATOR
UNITS
(1 EACH TANK) O−RING SEAL
BUSSING PLUG
TRANSIENT
SUPPRESSION
DEVICE
NO. 1 TANK SHOWN (CENTER TANK)
BULKHEAD
RECEPTACLE
FOR THE
FUEL TANK
TRANSIENT SUPPRESSION DEVICE BUSSING PLUG
Figure 31 Component Location

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION

Fuel Quantity Indicator
Digital fuel quantity indicators show the weight of fuel and percentage of full
capacity in each fuel tank.
Each fuel quantity indicator has a single chip microcomputer system and a
digital liquid crystal display (LCD). The microcomputer sends periodicaly a
short time AC−Signal of 10 Volt and 5 kHz over the LO−Z wire directly to the
tank units, there after to the compensator unit and measures the current in the FUEL
HI−Z wire. By this capacity measuring method, the micro computer calculates ERROR CODES:
the fuel quantity. Master Indicator
When a parameter reaches an unacceptable level, the fuel quantity indicator 0 to 9
shows either normal or zero fuel quantity, the word ERR, and an error code KG
between 0 and 9. The error code can be used to help in troubleshooting the
system.
ERR 8 Repeater Indicator
To clear any stored error codes, including those stored by activating the A, F or 8
self−test switches, cycle indicator power from ON to OFF to ON again, with the
EP GND FUELING and fuel QTY circuit breakers on the P6 panel. %
Refuel Quantity Indicator
Refuel quantity indicators on the P15 panel show the weight of fuel in the fuel
tanks. The refuel quantity indicators function as repeaters of the fuel quantity
indicators found in the control cabin and help the ground crew in refuel or
defueling operations.
The refuel quantity indicators are interchangeable with the fuel quantity
indicators. The refuel quantity indicators operate only when the access door for
the station is open.
When the access door is closed, power to the refuel quantity indicators is
interrupted by a reed−switch. The fueling quantity indicators monitor the signal

received from the fuel quantity indicators and display an error code if a
system malfunction exists.
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28−60
TO REPEATER INDICATOR &

SUMMATION UNIT
Figure 32 Fuel Quantity Indicator

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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR TEST DESCRIPTION

Operation − Fuel Quantity Indicator Operation − Fueling Quantity Indicator
By pressing of the fuel quantity test switch on pilots center panel, a test of the By switching of the Test Gages & Aux Fueling Power Control Switch to ”Test
fuel quantity indicators will be started. Gages Position”, a test of the fueling indicator will be started.
Test sequence: Test sequence:
push and hold test switch until Indicators displays ”0” and ”ERR 4” push and hold test switch to ”Test Gages” position
release test switch all segments ”ON”
all segments ”ON” for 2 sec. the indicators show ”Blank”
all segments ”OFF” for 2 sec. maximum possible indicator value
if Error Codes memorized, each will displayed for 2 sec. one after another release switch
(numerical order). The highest code will displayed at first. the indicators display actual quantity
maximum possible indicator value of each indicator NOTE: During fueling quantity indicator test, the fuel quantity indicators in the
the indicators display actual quantity cockpit display ERR−Code ”3”.
NOTE: The test is not possible or unuseable, if the following actual
ERR−Codes are displayed:
2, 3, 5, 6 or 8
Does a ERR−Code ”3” exist, the indicator will display ERR−Code ”2” while the
test switch is being pressed.
When the following actual ERR−Codes are displayed:
1, 3, 5 or 7
the indicator accuracy will shift about 3 %.
During fueling indicator test, the repeater indicators on the fueling station show
a display test.
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
1 2 3
4 5 6
Figure 33 Fuel Quantity Indicator Test

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28−60
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FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
ERROR FUEL QUANTITY USUAL RECOMMENDED

CODE INDICATOR VALUE CAUSE ACTION
MASTER INDICATOR
0 ZERO A TANK UNIT IS NOT INSTALLED Verify continuity of in-tank wiring to each Tank Unit,
or A TANK UNIT IS DISCONNECTED HI-Z isolation from shield.
1 NORMAL TANK CONTAMINATION Drain the tank and check condition of each Tank Unit.
2 ZERO A BAD HI-Z LEAD Check HI-Z wire from Indicator to tank, LO-Z wires to a
Tnk Units
and Compensators.
3 NORMAL BAD COMPENSATOR WIRING Check LO-Z wire from Indicator to Compensator.
4 ZERO BAD TANK UNIT WIRING Check LO-Z wire from Indicator to Tank Units.
Check for shorted Test Switch.
5 NORMAL BAD COMPENSATOR Drain the tank and check condition of Compensator.
Check HI-Z shield continuity.
6 ZERO BAD TANK UNIT Check Condition of each Tank Unit using Test Set.
Check HI-Z shield continuity. Check for water and ice in Tank Units.
7 NORMAL CONTAMINATION OR Drain the sump area and check condition of Compensator.
WATER IN COMPENSATOR Check Compensator HI-Z shield continuity.
8 ZERO BAD INDICATOR Replace Indicator. Check for short to ground on Tank Unit and
Compensator LO-Z.
9 NORMAL OR ZERO INCORRECTLY CALIBRATED INDICATOR Replace Indicator.
BLANK BAD INDICATOR Replace Indicator.
REPEATER INDICATOR
A ZERO PARITY ERROR Verify proper operation of master indicator. Check wiring between
master and repeater indicators.

F same data as BAD MASTER INDICATOR Correct problem at master indicator.
master
8 ZERO BAD INDICATOR Replace Indicator. Check for short to ground on Tank Unit
and Compensator LO-Z.
CONTINUOUS
NO DATA FROM MASTER INDICATOR Check master indicator operation.
DISPLAY TEST
BLANK BAD COMPUTER Replace Indicator.
Figure 34 Fuel Qty. Ind. Error Code Table

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
MEASURING STICK DESCRIPTION

Purpose General
The measuring sticks are used to measure the fuel quantity in tanks No. 1 and You can refuel a tank with a fuel quantity indicating system that does not
2 by mechanical means. The fuel quantity measurements obtained by operate correctly (a bad indicator). You can do this task with the fuel
measuring sticks assist the ground crew in fueling operations when electrical measuring sticks in the No. 1 tank or the No. 2 tank. You must also use the
power for fuel quantity indicators is not available. The measuring sticks are also applicable document to calculate the fuel quantity from the values on the fuel
used for comparing the fuel weight indicated by the fuel quantity indicators to measuring sticks. You must move fuel from a different tank if you must refuel
the reading obtained by measuring sticks. the center tank when its indicators do not operate. You can also move fuel
to refuel one of the wing tanks as an alternative to the fuel measuring stick
Location procedure.
There are five measuring sticks for each main tank, located in wing fuel tank Use the Fuel Measuring Sticks to Refuel the No. 1 Tank or the No. 2
access panels No. 1, 4, 6, 8, and 10. Tank when the Fuel Quantity Indicating System does not operate
Physical Description NOTE: Calculating of the fuel weight by the Measuring Sticks
(Ref. Maintenance Manual)
The measuring stick consists of a fiberglass tube in a housing attached to the
access panel. The tube is graduated in inches, gallons or kilograms,
(a customer option). At the side of the housing is a removal valve, which allows
stick removal without defueling.
Operation
To determine the fuel quantity in the tank, the measuring stick is unlocked and
slowly lowered until the fuel enters the upper end of the stick and drips out of
the lower end. The drip hole is marked on the base of the measuring stick with
a red arrow.
Tables of capacities, corrected for airplane attitude, are found in the measuring
stick document.
The sticks can be removed without defueling the tanks. Removal of 3 retaining
screws allows the stick assembly to be pulled out from the access panel.
FRA US/E GiM Okt 24, 2006 12/Drip Sticks/L2/D6 Page 70

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
FUEL MEASURING STICK

(IN TANK ACCESS DOORS
NO. 1,4,6,8 AND 10)
FLOAT
CALIBRATED ROD NO. 2 TANK

FLAPPER
SLEEVE MEASURING
VALVE STICK
SPRING BODY MEASURING

RETAINING STICK HOUSING
SCREW
BAYONET
TANK ACCESS
LOCKING
PIN DOOR
MEASURING STICK
DRIP READING PLANE SOCKET
HOLE HEAD OF THE
TANK ACCESS
SCREWDRIVER SLOT MEASURING STICK
DOOR
FUEL MEASURING STICK WITH OPEN TUBE FUEL MEASURING STICK MAGNETIC FLOAT TYPE
Figure 35 Fuel Measuring Stick
FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
The Open Type Fuel Measuring Stick (Dripstick)
To operate the fuel measuring stick, apply a slight pressure and turn the fuel
measuring stick 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction. Slowly lower the
fuel measuring stick until fuel appears from the drip hole. Read the fuel quantity
on the fuel measuring stick to find the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank.
The Magnetic Float Type Fuel Measuring Stick

To operate the fuel measuring stick, it is unlocked from the base by applying a
slight pressure and a 90−degree counterclockwise turn to the end of the stick.
When the fuel measuring stick is unlocked, it is lowered to the fully extended
position. Depending on fuel level, a bearing found on top of the stick will
magnetically latch onto a magnet in the float before full extension. In this event,
a slight pressure should be applied to assure a full extension. At the fully
extended position, the fuel measuring stick stops against a cushion giving a
soft firm feel.
To find the fuel level
To find the fuel level, the fuel measuring stick is gently raised until the
magnetic latch is felt to engage. There is a positive feel in this position since
the magnetic latch is strong and will jerk the fuel measuring stick into its
position. The fuel measuring stick is now read to find the fuel level in the fuel
tank.
If the fuel measuring stick is being monitored during a refuel or defueling
operation, the float and stick sub assembly will move with the fuel level.
However, since the magnetic attachment between the magnets of the stick sub
assembly and float causes a small friction against the housing, the stick sub
assembly and float will not move up smoothly with the fuel level, but in distinct
jumps as the fuel level rises on the float to overcome the static friction. On
declining fuel levels when defueling, friction will occur in the opposite direction.
Calibration marks on the stick sub assembly are set to read on rising fuel levels
and the most accurate reading will be immediately after a jump of the stick sub
assembly.

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−60
MOUNTING BASE
ASSEMBLY
BODY
READ FUEL
QUANTITY READ FUEL
HERE LOCKING QUANTITY
PIN WING LOWER SKIN OR HERE
1 CALIBRATED TANK ACCESS DOOR WING LOWER SKIN OR
ROD STICK
OUTER SURFACE SUB ASSEMBLY TANK ACCESS DOOR
HEAD OUTER SURFACE
DRIP
HOLE LATCH
Open Tube Type Magnetic Float Type

HEAD
BODY
ALIGNMENT SCREWDRIVER SLOT

MARKS
1 Calibrated in Kilogram
For correct value see Conversion Tables in Fuel Measuring Document
Figure 36 Fuel Measuring Stick

FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL FEED LOW PRESS. IND. SYSTEM
28−70
28-70 FUEL FEED LOP IND. SYS.

LOP INDICATING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Purpose
The condition of each boost pump is monitored by a pressure switch, sensing
pump output pressure, and an amber LOW PRESSURE light operated by the
pressure switch. The low pressure warning system also actuates the MASTER
CAUTION and the FUEL annunciator lights.
Location
The low pressure warning system circuits are located in the P5−2 panel.
The system consists of the six pressure switches, two center tank pump
switches, six LOW PRESSURE amber lights, MASTER CAUTION and FUEL
annunciator amber lights.
General
The fuel feed low−pressure indicating system provides an indication when the
output pressure of any fuel boost pump falls below a preset value. The system
consists of six pressure actuated switches and six indicator lights, one for each
fuel boost pump, together with connecting fuel lines.
If the outlet fuel pressure of a fuel boost pump falls to the preset value, its fuel
low pressure switch will be actuated; this will illuminate the appropriate
indicator light on the overhead panel.
Fuel Feed Low Pressure Switches

Fuel feed low pressure switches control the fuel low pressure indicating lights
on the overhead panel. Each switch assembly consists of a cylindrical housing
containing a diaphragm and a switch. Each switch has one inlet port for a
pressure sensing line coming from a fuel boost pump. The switch is vented to
atmosphere. The fuel feed low pressure switches are located on wing front
spar.
FRA US/E ur Oct.96 13/Low Press./L2/B2 Page 74

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−70
FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE

CLOSED CLOSED
B 0 B
−20 FUEL
TEMP +20
−40 +40
0C
FILTER VALVE FILTER

BYPASS B OPEN B BYPASS B BOOST PUMP FUEL
LOW PRESSURE SWITCHES
CROSS FEED
AFT BOOST
PUMP LPS
CTR TANK
BOOST PUMP
LOW LOW LPS
PRESSURE PRESSURE
A A
FUEL PUMPS
OFF FWD BOOST
PUMP LPS
L R
ON FUEL LOW PRESSURE

CTR INDICATING LIGHTS
LOW LOW LOW LOW FRONT SPAR
PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE
A A A A
AFT FWD FWD AFT
OFF OFF
FUEL
PUMPS
ON ON
1 2
P5−2 OVERHEAD PANEL

INB FWD
(LEFT WING SHOWN, RIGHT WING OPPOSITE)
Figure 37 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System

FRA US/E ur Oct.96 13/Low Press./L2/B2 Page 75
FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−70
FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM OPERATION

Operation
Low pressure fuel from any boost pump in any tank will turn on a fuel feed low
pressure light. Low pressure from both fuel boost pumps in the same tank will
turn on the applicable low pressure lights and in addition, the fuel annunciator
light and the master caution lights will illuminate.
When the master caution light is pressed, the circuit is rearmed and the master
caution and fuel annunciator lights are extinguished. Pressing the fuel an
nunciator lights provided the low pressure condition remains (Ref Chapter
33 − Master Warning and Caution Lights).
When the fuel in the center tank is depleted, the center tank boost pump low
pressure lights are illuminated. The low pressure lights for the center tank
boost pumps are extinguished when the boost pumps are turned off. The low
pressure lights for the No. 1 or 2 tank boost pumps are illuminated when low
fuel pressure exists or when the boost pumps are turned off.
FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 14/Low Press. Circ./L3/B2/D6 Page 76

FUEL B737−300/400/500
28−70
P
115V AC A
6 PSIG
BUS
BOOST PUMP A TANK 1 FWD LOW
TANK 1 FWD 33−15−20 PRESSURE SWITCH
LOW PRESSURE LT − MASTER
TANK 1 FWD PUMP DIM & TEST
TANK 1 FWD
BOOST PUMP P
RELAY (P6) A
28V DC 6 PSIG
BUS A TANK 1 AFT LOW
FUEL CONTROL 33−15−20 PRESSURE SWITCH
NO. 1 FWD − LOW PRESSURE LT − MASTER
NO. 2 AFT − TANK 1 AFT PUMP DIM & TEST
CTR R
OFF
115V AC
TRANS
BUS BOOST PUMP
ON
TANK 1 AFT
TANK 1 FWD
PUMP SW
TANK 1 AFT
BOOST PUMP
OFF
RELAY (P6)
ON
TANK 1 AFT
PUMP SW
OFF P
28V DC 15 PSIG
BUS
FUEL CONTROL LEFT CENTER
TANK LOW
NO. 1 AFT − PRESSURE SWITCH
NO. 2 FWD −
CTR L
ON
CENTER
115V AC FUEL TANK LEFT
BUS SCAVENGE PUMP SW
BOOST PUMP SYSTEM
LEFT CTR
TANK
LEFT CTR BOOST A
PUMP RELAY (P6)
A
33−15−20
LOW PRESSURE LT − MASTER
CENTER TANK LEFT PUMP DIM & TEST
PANEL P6−3
P5−2 FUEL SYSTEM PANEL
Figure 38 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System Schematic

FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 14/Low Press. Circ./L3/B2/D6 Page 77
FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL TEMPERATURE IND. SYSTEM
28−80
28-80 FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM

FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Purpose
The temperature indicator displays the fuel temperature in tank No. 1.
Location
The indicator is located on the P5 panel.
The fuel temperature indicator is resistance ratiometer−type unit. It consists of
a no−power sweep−off coil, deflection coil, cabin temperature compensator, dial
calibrated from −56°C to 56°C and integral lights.
Power
Power supply is 28 Volt AC.
Operation
The indicator rectifies the ac power to dc and applies it to the metering circuits
through an electromagnetic sweep−off mechanism. This forces the meter to
respond to the coil torques. The indicator applies a voltage to the temperature
bulb and the resulting current is a measure of the fuel temperature. With power
off, the pointer remains off scale at the low temperature end.
FRA US/E ur Oct.96 15/Fuel Temp./L2/B2 Page 78

FUEL B737−300/400/500
FUEL TEMPERATURE IND. SYSTEM
28−80
FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE

CLOSED CLOSED
B 0 B
TANK NO. 1 −20

FUEL
TEMP
+20 FUEL TEMPERATURE
−40 +40
INDICATOR
0C
FILTER VALVE FILTER

BYPASS A OPEN B BYPASS A
CROSS FEED
FORWARD OVERHEAD PANEL
WING REAR SPAR

FUEL TANK NO. 1
TEMPERATURE
BULB LEADS
FUEL TEMPERATURE
BULB (SHOWN IN
INSTALLED POSITION −
BULB NOT VISIBLE)
Figure 39 Fuel Temperature Indicating System

FRA US/E ur Oct.96 15/Fuel Temp./L2/B2 Page 79
B737−3 28 B1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATA 28 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . 54
FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
28−00 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 28−60 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
FUEL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . 58
FUEL SYSEM CONTROLS (COCKPIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION CIRCUIT- FUNCT. OPERATION . . . 60
FUEL SYSEM CONTROLS (CONT.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSSING PLUG DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
PRESSURE FUELING PANEL (P15) - GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . 8 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION . . . . . . . 64
28−10 FUEL STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR TEST DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
FUEL TANKS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MEASURING STICK DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
FUEL TANK ACCESS PANELS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 28-70 FUEL FEED LOP IND. SYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
BAFFLE CHECK VALVES DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 LOP INDICATING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
TANK DRAIN VALVES DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 FUEL FEED LOW PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM OPERATION 76
CENTER TANK DRAIN VALVES DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
28-80 FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . 78
APU SHROUD DRAIN DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FUEL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . 78
28−20 FUEL VENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
TANK VENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
VENT SCOOP AND FLAME ARRESTER DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . 24
28−30 PRESSURE FUELING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PRESSURE FUELING STATION DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FUELING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FUELING MANIFOLD DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FUELING CIRCUIT FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FLOAT SWITCH DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
OVERWING FUELING PORT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
28−40 FUEL FEED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ENGINE FUEL FEED SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FUEL BOOST PUMPS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MAIN AND CENTER TANK BOOST PUMP OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . 42
BOOST PUMP CHECK VALVES DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ENGINE FUEL FEED VALVES DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . 48
ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE SWITCHES DESCRIPTION . . . . . 50
DEFUELING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
28-50 CENTER TANK FUEL SCAVENGE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Page i
B737−3 28 B1
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Fuel Tank Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 36 Fuel Measuring Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 2 Fuel Quantity Indicating System (Cockpit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 37 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System . . . . . . . . . 75
Figure 3 Fuel Control and Warning (Cockpit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figure 38 Fuel Feed Low Pressure Indicating System Schematic 77
Figure 4 Refuel Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Figure 39 Fuel Temperature Indicating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 5 Fuel Tanks and Access Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 6 Fuel Tank Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 7 Baffle Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 8 Tank Sump Drain Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 9 Center Tank Sump Drain Assembly and Valve . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 10 APU Fuel Line Shroud Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 11 Fuel Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 12 Vent Scoop / Flame Arrester Pressure Relief Valve . . . 25
Figure 13 Pressure Fueling Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 14 Pressure Fueling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 15 Fueling Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 16 Pressure Fueling Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 17 Fuel Tank Float Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 18 Overwing Fueling Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 19 Fuel Feed System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 20 Fuel Boost Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 21 Main and Center Tank Fuel Boost Pump Power Control 43
Figure 22 Boost Pump Check Valves and Bypass Valve . . . . . . . 45
Figure 23 Engine Fuel Feed Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 24 Crossfeed Valve and Fuel S/O Valve Electrical Circuit 49
Figure 25 Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 26 Manual Defueling Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 27 Center Tank Fuel Scavenge System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 28 Fuel Scavenge System Control Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure 29 Fueling System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 30 Fuel Quantity Indicating Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 31 Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 32 Fuel Quantity Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Figure 33 Fuel Quantity Indicator Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Figure 34 Fuel Qty. Ind. Error Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 35 Fuel Measuring Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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FRA US/E ur Oct.96 01/ATA_DOC Page 1

FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 02/Gen/L1/D6 Page 2

US GALLONS LITRES KILOGRAMM

Figure 1 Fuel Tank Arrangement

FUEL SYSEM CONTROLS (COCKPIT)

The Fuel Summation Unit

The Control Display Units (CDU) (2)

The Fuel Quantity Test Switch

is installed at the right hand side of the center tank indicator

FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 02/Gen/L1/D6 Page 4

. 0 +/− Z DEL / CLR

CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT (CDU)

FUEL SYSEM CONTROLS (CONT.)

The Fuel Temperature Indicator

The Crossfeed Valve Position Indicating Light

The Crossfeed Valve Switch

The Fuel Boost Pump Switch (6)

The Fuel Low Pressure Indicating Light (6)

FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 02/Gen/L1/D6 Page 6

OVERHEAD ENGINE FUEL

LEFT LIGHT SHIELD FUEL FAULT LIGHT

Figure 3 Fuel Control and Warning (Cockpit)

PRESSURE FUELING PANEL (P15) - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Fueling Valve Position Light (blue) (3)

The Fueling Valve Switch (3)

The Fueling Quantity Indicator (3)

FRA US/E ur Feb. 2000 02/Gen/L1/D6 Page 8

TEST GAGES & PANEL

FUEL FUEL FUEL

Figure 4 Refuel Station

28−10 FUEL STORAGE

not directly accessibble through the access panels.

FRA US/E ur Oct.96 03/Store/L2 Page 10

AIR VENT SCOOP

TANK NO. 2 SHOWN

Figure 5 Fuel Tanks and Access Panels

FUEL TANK ACCESS PANELS DESCRIPTION

Molded Rubber Seal

2 inches less than the other panels.

FRA US/E GiM Okt 23, 2006 04/Access/L2 Page 12

ACCESS PANEL WING LOWER SKIN

AIR VENT SCOOP ACCESS PANEL (NO. 14)

GASKET IMPREGNATED WITH

CAUTION: CLASS B SEALANT APPLICATION ON ALL CLAMP WING LOWER SKIN

Figure 6 Fuel Tank Access Panel

BAFFLE CHECK VALVES DESCRIPTION

FRA US/E GiM Okt 23, 2006 04/Access/L2 Page 14

Figure 7 Baffle Check Valves

TANK DRAIN VALVES DESCRIPTION

FRA US/E ur July 98 05/Drain/L2 Page 16

OLD VALVE VERSION OLD VALVE VERSION NEW VALVE VERSION

CENTER TANK DRAIN VALVES DESCRIPTION

FRA US/E ur July 98 05/Drain/L2 Page 18