Specifications

Chapter 7 – Emergency Procedures
Section D. Loss of Fuel Pressure
D.1.
Symptom(s)
• Erratic or unstable engine RPMs.
• Engine stops completely.
D.2. Actions
When it appears that the engine has sustained a loss of fuel pressure, take the
following actions:
Step Action
1 Coxswain notify and direct the crew to investigate the casualty,
and reports status, cause and, if applicable, estimated time to
repair.
2 Verify the fuel tank level at the gauge on the coxswain’s console.
Sound the fuel tank to ascertain tank level.
3 Crewmembers should:
• Check the aft compartments and the well deck for fuel.
• Check for the presence of fuel around the engine cover.
• Check the condition of the secondary (Racor) fuel filters.
• Check engine fuel lines for holes or loose connections.
• Check engine fuel filter and water separator for visual
contamination as applicable.
• Report all findings to the coxswain.
4 Coxswain report status of casualty to the Operational Commander.
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