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| Subject: | Re: Fuel gauge probe |
In order to insure a full fuel load, I have a wedge that I put under the left main
wheel. The wedge is made out of high density foam and about 2" high It's easy
to roll the A/C on and the wheel makes a slight indent in the foam to stay
in place. I do a lot of cross country flying (48 states, 115 different airports)
and fuel is a major consideration. I also check fuel burn with flight timer
every stop.
-----Original Message-----
From: aerosiam <pk@aero-siam.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 23:20
Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Fuel gauge probe
The fuel sender is on the top of the tank under the console and is easy to access.
My guage reads full at 11 gallons but seems to read reasonable accurately between
0 and 11gall.
Having said that, it lags when i am filling the wing tanks. if I switch off and
on again, it will read about 1 gallon less.
I don't think any of us should trust guages. It is easy to make a short light-coloured
wooden stick and dip it in the tank to check the contents.
Drain the tank, add 5 galls and make a notch in the stick at 5 gallon intervals.
It takes a little practice to feel the bottom of the tank because it slopes
but as long as you are consistent with the angle you insert the stick, you will
get accurate results.
When filling the tank, if you look inside at the top center of the tank, you will
see a round white nylon bushing in the middle of the tank (part of the sender
mount). When the fuel touches the bottom of this bushing, it is about full.
A maglite is ideal to shine a point of light while keeping the flashlight well
away from the tank.
Paul
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