PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Cessna 172 fuel flow problem - any ideas?
Old 29th Oct 2014, 16:34
  #12 (permalink)  
phiggsbroadband
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Wales
Posts: 532
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
.
Just a few home truths about C172 fuel systems...


The gauges only need to be accurate at Zero Fuel, so not a really reliable indication in flight.


If using 'Both' the two tanks are inter-connected, so look at the slip-ball to ensure the levels stay the same. If one tank is 4 inches higher than the other, then the fuel levels will ultimately be 4 inches different when landing.


You can even use the slip-ball as a spirit level when parking on uneven grass. If you park with one wheel in a rabbit hole the lowest tank will fill from the higher tank, and could even over-flow whilst you have your tea and scones at the café.


.
phiggsbroadband is offline