FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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What type of fuel booster pump requires a pressure relief valve?

  1. Rotary vane

  2. Sliding vane

  3. Centrifugal

  4. Piston

The correct answer is: Sliding vane

Sliding vane fuel booster pumps use a sliding vane design that displaces fuel through the pump. When the fuel system pressure exceeds the pump's capacity, a pressure relief valve is necessary to prevent damage to the pump and the system. This valve opens to release excess pressure, ensuring the pump operates within safe limits. In comparison, other pump types like rotary vane, centrifugal, and piston pumps do not typically require a pressure relief valve in their design for the same purpose.

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