Definition
Fuel Sump
A drain point at the lowest part of the fuel system (typically on the bottom of each fuel tank and the fuel strainer) used during preflight to draw a small sample of fuel. Pilots check the sample for proper color (blue for 100LL avgas), contamination, and especially the presence of water, which settles to the bottom. Sumping the fuel before every flight is a critical safety step.
Aircraft SystemsPre-SoloCheckride
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