Garmin G500, Pilot'S Manual

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8-46 Pilot’s Guide 190-01717-10 Rev. H
Fuel & Engine Indicating System
8.15.2 Fuel Flow Calibration
A calibration function compares the estimated fuel used amount (calculated by the
system) with the actual fuel used amount (determined by the pilot upon refueling).
The system calculates a fuel flow correction factor based on these inputs. This
adjustment value is applied to future fuel flow calculations.
SELECTION FUNCTION
Actual Fuel
Used Allows you to specify the actual amount of fuel used since the
last adjustment to the EST Fuel Remaining quantity.
Update
Calibration
Updates the current calibration value. Confirming the request
re-calibrates the fuel flow meter and saves the new calibration
value.
Calibrating the fuel flow meter
helps ensure the accuracy of all
fuel computer calculations.
Actual Fuel Used
Key
Update Calibration
Key
Adjustment Value
Estimated Fuel
Used Amount