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Cirrus Design
Section 9
SR22
Supplements
Drain valves at the system low points allow draining the system for
maintenance and for examination of fuel in the system for
contamination and grade. The fuel must be sampled prior to each
flight. A sampler cup is provided to drain a small amount of fuel from
the wing tank drains, the collector tank drains, and the gascolator
drain. If takeoff weight limitations for the next flight permit, the fuel
tanks should be filled after each flight to prevent condensation.
Fuel Quantity Indicator
A dual reading 2¼” fuel quantity indicator is installed on the console
immediately forward of the fuel selector valve. The LEFT pointer
indicates left tank fuel quantity and sweeps a scale marked from 0 to
46 U.S. gallons in 5-gallon increments. The RIGHT pointer sweeps an
identical scale for the right tank. Each scale is marked with a yellow
arc from 0 to 14 U.S. gallons. The indicators are calibrated to read '0'
when no usable fuel remains. Each indicator also provides an output
signal to illuminate the FUEL caution light when the fuel quantity goes
below approximately 14 gallons in each tank. The fuel quantity
indications are derived from float-type fuel-level sensors installed in
each main tank. The indicator is internally lighted. 28 VDC for fuel
quantity system operation is supplied through the 5-amp FUEL QTY /
HOBBS circuit breaker on Main Bus 1.
• Note •
When the fuel tanks are 1/4 full or less, prolonged
uncoordinated flight such as slips or skids can uncover the
fuel tank outlets. Therefore, if operating with one fuel tank dry
or if operating on LEFT or RIGHT tank when 1/4 full or less, do
not allow the airplane to remain in uncoordinated flight for
periods in excess of 30 seconds.
Revision 02: 08-26-09