CSP–520N–1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
R
Original
3–24
FAA Approved
FUEL LOW
Indications:
Yellow
FUEL
LEVEL
LOW
indicator ON when approximately 35 pounds of fuel
(22.5 LBS usable) remain in fuel tank.
Never use the FUEL LEVEL LOW light as a working indication of
fuel quantity.
Procedures:
F
Avoid large steady side slip angles and uncoordinated maneuvers.
Sideslips may cause fuel starvation and result in unexpected power
loss or engine failure. Avoid large steady side slip angles,
uncoordinated maneuvers, or speeds above 129 knots IAS when
FUEL LEVEL LOW caution indicator is illuminated.
F
Land as soon as possible.
Fuel consumption rates vary with power demand. Pilots should land
prior to fuel exhaustion. Fuel exhaustion will result in engine
flameout.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
