FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a float operated transmitter installed in a fuel tank?

It sends an electric signal to the fuel quantity indicator
It measures the temperature of the fuel
It physically supports the fuel tank
It decorates the fuel tank interior

The correct answer is: It sends an electric signal to the fuel quantity indicator

A float operated transmitter installed in a fuel tank serves the purpose of sending an electric signal to the fuel quantity indicator. This signal helps in accurately measuring the amount of fuel present in the tank, providing crucial information to the pilot or operator about the fuel level. This data is essential for flight planning, ensuring that there is enough fuel for the intended journey and preventing situations of fuel exhaustion. Option B is incorrect because measuring the temperature of the fuel is not the primary function of a float operated transmitter. Option C is incorrect as the transmitter is not intended to physically support the fuel tank. Option D is also incorrect as the transmitter is a functional component related to fuel quantity indication and not for decorative purposes.