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Boost pump

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  • An electrically driven fuel pump, usually of the centrifugal type, located in one of the fuel tanks. It is used to provide fuel to the engine for starting and providing fuel pressure in the event of failure of the engine driven pump. It also pressuri

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021