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Readings in the sources

6 short readings for AF-J, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

• FAA-H-8083-31B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe

1. Architecture, tank types K1–K3, S2

   For the test: System types; components including filters and selector valves; tanks and cells

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 14: Fuel Tanks · Integral Fuel Tanks · Bladder Fuel Tanks · Removable Fuel Tanks · Fuel Valves · Fuel Filters

2. Flow paths, indication methods K4, K5, K9

   For the test: Fuel flow; transfer, fueling and defuelling; quantity indication

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 14: Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems · Fueling & Defueling Procedures · Defueling

3. Procedures K8

   For the test: Maintenance and inspection

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 14: Fuel Tank Repair · Fuel Contamination Control

4. Safety practice R1, R3, R5

   For the test: System maintenance; fuel spills; defuelling

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 14: Fire Hazards When Fueling or Defueling

5. Sources and detection R2

   For the test: Contamination

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 14: Foreign Fuel Contamination

6. Leak classification, defect location, tank repair, troubleshooting S1

   For the test: Inspect, check, troubleshoot or repair a fuel system

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 14: Troubleshooting the Fuel System · Fuel System Repair · Location of Leaks & Defects · Fuel Leak Classification