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Fuel Tanks In The Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 has a total of three fuel tanks in its fuel system. The first two tanks are located in the left and right wing. These tanks are integral fuel tanks. This means that the wing structure forms the tank as well. The third tank is located in the fuselage between the base of the wings, it is in line with the other two tanks. Fuel is fed from a tank to the engines by two fuel boost pumps in the tank. These pumps are electric. Each tank has two of these electric boost pumps. There are also some mechanically operated pumps that create suction to make fuel flow.
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