A fuel system 7 for an aircraft comprising a fuel tank 10 for storing fuel. A diffuser 11 disposed inside the fuel tank so that it forms part of a flow path configured to connect a fuel source 72 to the inside of the fuel tank. The diffuser comprises a wall (811,fig8) which at least partially defines an internal space of the diffuser, an opening (83,fig8) in the wall which provides access to the internal space and a blocking component (82a,fig8) configured to block the opening. A kit of parts comprising a fuel tank having an opening through which fuel can flow into the fuel tank, a diffuser connected to the inlet. A blocking component to engage with the wall to block the opening to prevent fuel connected to the inlet from flowing into the fuel tank. An operational blocking component (82b,fig7) which engages with the wall and allows fuel to flow to the fuel tank. A method for use in manufacturing an aircraft comprising providing the fuel tank component connected to the fuel delivery apparatus and the diffuser. Performing a pressure test of the apparatus, then replacing the blocking component with the operational blocking component allowing fuel flow.
Fuel tank diffuser
25.05.2022
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen |