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Old 02-03-2012, 05:11 AM
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CFItillIdie
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Default Engine driven fuel pump failure...

Ok folks...I am trying to get some out of the box thinking here. And maybe a little words from people who have had experience with this first hand!

I personally have learned and the way that I understand aircraft systems to work is this...in the event of an engine driven fuel pump failure in a low wing aircraft FUEL INJECTED ENGINE, where the engine will quit and the emergency procedure to follow is the ABC's of that procedure. Now for the restart the electric boost pump is in every checklist that I have ever seen, however my REAL question is...Will it work? Does the engine roar back to life once you put that magical switch to the boost or on position? Are there any aircraft designed where the boost pump is not strong enough to restart the engine? Common sense would say no, but there might be some models out there that might have a subpar electric pump. Please any experiences would be appreciated!
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