350 GPM filters are used for what, and how many elements and canisters?

• A. Fuel System supply point (FSSP) / 18 filter elements and 18 canisters
• B. Forward operating base / 9 elements and 9 canisters
• C. Amphibious fuel point / 12 elements and 12 canisters
• D. Tank and pump unit / 6 elements and 6 canisters

Answer: (A)

These 350 GPM filters are built for use at the Fuel System Supply Point (FSSP), the field node that provides clean fuel to the distribution system at a high flow rate. The 350 GPM module uses 18 filter elements, with each element housed in its own canister, giving a total of 18 elements and 18 canisters. This many elements in the train supports sustained high-volume filtration while meeting the required cleanliness standards for the fuel. Other fuel-point configurations use different flow rates and cartridge counts, but for the 350 GPM setup at the FSSP, the arrangement is 18 elements and 18 canisters.