Aircraft fuel system
US9809319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an aircraft fuel system comprising a fuel storage facility for storing fuel and ullage, a separate ullage storage facility for storing ullage, and a transfer arrangement for transferring ullage between the fuel storage facility and the ullage storage facility, wherein the transfer arrangement is capable of controlling the transfer of ullage based on a pressure input to the transfer arrangement. The invention also provides an aircraft with such a fuel system and a method of operating an aircraft.
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