Question

Typically, main fuel tank is located near to the __________

(a) inboard section of the wing

(b) at cockpit

(c) at passenger cabin

(d) at tip of the wing

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This is a very interesting question from Fuel System in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) inboard section of the wing

For explanation: Typically, main fuel tank is located near to the inboard section of the wing. At tip, tip tanks are placed. Due to safety parameters, one soul avoid placing fuel tanks at the passenger cabin or at the cockpit.