The hopper tank helps prevent flameout by ensuring fuel is available regardless of what condition?

• A. Altitude and Airspeed
• B. Attitude or Bank Angle
• C. Engine RPM
• D. Temperature

Answer: (B)

Fuel starvation can happen when the aircraft’s orientation changes; during steep banks or unusual attitudes, the main fuel pickup can become uncovered so the engine can’t draw fuel and flames can out. The hopper tank provides an extra fuel source that remains accessible even when the airplane is rolled or pitched, so fuel is available to the engine regardless of attitude or bank angle. That’s why it’s effective at preventing flameout during maneuvers that change the aircraft’s orientation. Altitude/airspeed, engine RPM, and temperature affect other aspects of flight but don’t directly ensure continuous fuel delivery during attitude changes like a hopper tank does.