737NG Low Fuel
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As stated, I have a number of PM's that I have received have expressed grave concerns about fuel planning with Low Fuel figures at destination arrival.
As stated, I have a number of PM's that I have received have expressed grave concerns about fuel planning with Low Fuel figures at destination arrival.
Last edited by Dogma; 26th June 2008 at 20:40.
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I am guilty of not keeping a close eye on this thread. Had a complaint about things getting a tad heated up .. not important who complained or to which posters the complaint related ..
Just to restate the ground rules for Tech Log ..
(a) any discussion is fine so long as it has at least a tenuous link with professional flying
(b) a reasonable level of politeness is required. That is not to say that we need to be namby pamby .. but the aim is to play the ball .. not the player.
(c) outright bad-mouthing is not acceptable at all
(d) revisiting subjects which have been aired before is more than acceptable as Tech Log acknowledges an educational role with the new folks always coming up through the ranks
With apologies to many, I have conducted a slash and burn operation on the thread to remove the odd comment and then endeavoured to tidy up other posts so the thing still flows ... inadequacies in so doing remain mine alone.
I accept that the occasional thread stirs up passions a bit .. and fuel is something near and dear to our hearts .. except for the sailplane colleagues who prefer a quieter life ... perhaps we can all take ten deep breaths and carry on the arguments in a more dignified manner ?
regards,
John T
Just to restate the ground rules for Tech Log ..
(a) any discussion is fine so long as it has at least a tenuous link with professional flying
(b) a reasonable level of politeness is required. That is not to say that we need to be namby pamby .. but the aim is to play the ball .. not the player.
(c) outright bad-mouthing is not acceptable at all
(d) revisiting subjects which have been aired before is more than acceptable as Tech Log acknowledges an educational role with the new folks always coming up through the ranks
With apologies to many, I have conducted a slash and burn operation on the thread to remove the odd comment and then endeavoured to tidy up other posts so the thing still flows ... inadequacies in so doing remain mine alone.
I accept that the occasional thread stirs up passions a bit .. and fuel is something near and dear to our hearts .. except for the sailplane colleagues who prefer a quieter life ... perhaps we can all take ten deep breaths and carry on the arguments in a more dignified manner ?
regards,
John T
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Just how accurate are the 737NG fuel qty indicators anyhow?
I know that each type of system has it's own pros and cons, but per the FAA (for those aircraft built under FAR 25)
§ 25.1553 Fuel quantity indicator.
If the unusable fuel supply for any tank exceeds one gallon, or five percent of the tank capacity, whichever is greater, a red arc must be marked on its indicator extending from the calibrated zero reading to the lowest reading obtainable in level flight.
Having flown the old probe system, I know that pitch and roll angles changed the readings. Also, there was the question of how long ago the system was calibrated.
I know that each type of system has it's own pros and cons, but per the FAA (for those aircraft built under FAR 25)
§ 25.1553 Fuel quantity indicator.
If the unusable fuel supply for any tank exceeds one gallon, or five percent of the tank capacity, whichever is greater, a red arc must be marked on its indicator extending from the calibrated zero reading to the lowest reading obtainable in level flight.
Having flown the old probe system, I know that pitch and roll angles changed the readings. Also, there was the question of how long ago the system was calibrated.
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Originally Posted by Dogma
I have had a number of PM's about the issue of arrival fuel into the UK particularly into London airports. Clearly the use of the Low Fuel checklist and committing with the very real potential of burning Final Reserve is not acceptable
