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Old 16th Feb 2014, 10:27
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SilsoeSid

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Actual flying time was about the same as declared endurance. Is it possible that the transfer pumps were switched off because the pilot believed them to be running dry in an empty tank, whilst looking at a false main tank contents of 0 kg?
a. Take off with 400kgs @ 20:45; End of flight with 76kgs @ 22:22
b. The 'endurance' would be 2 hours, actual flying time was 1:32.
c. The remaining 76kgs remaining fuel should have given around 20 mins more flying time.
d. Fuel burn rate throughout the flight seems to be correct.
e.Transfer pumps would normally have been turned off after a caution, not because 'the pilot believed…'
f. There have been no problems (so far found) with the main tank sensors/probes.
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