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Stratomaster Maxi Single 

 

FF-3

 

Dual sender fuel management system 

Fuel flow, fuel range, fuel endurance, fuel level, accumulated 

fuel burn, differential flow measurement. 13 modes of operation. 

 

 
The FF-3 fuel management computer is a 3.5” instrument intended for efficient monitoring of fuel 
related information onboard small aircraft and related applications. 
 
The FF-3 unit can connect to one or two fuel flow senders, one or two fuel level senders or both. 
Full functionality is available with both senders or only with a fuel flow sender using calculated 
fuel levels based on fuel usage. Differential fuel flow calculations are also supported for fuel 
return systems. 
Standard automotive fuel level senders can be used, even with odd shaped tanks thanks to a 
comprehensive, multi point calibration system. 
Most fuel flow senders can be used and the K-factor of the sender can be entered into the system 
for simple calibration. MGL Avionics supplies a lightweight dual range fuel flow sender that is 
ideally suited for the FF-3 unit.

Summary of Contents for Stratomaster Maxi Single FF-3

Page 1: ... one or two fuel level senders or both Full functionality is available with both senders or only with a fuel flow sender using calculated fuel levels based on fuel usage Differential fuel flow calculations are also supported for fuel return systems Standard automotive fuel level senders can be used even with odd shaped tanks thanks to a comprehensive multi point calibration system Most fuel flow s...

Page 2: ...der Alternate main display for the above modes only select between the two displays by using the screen whenever you are not in the menu Mode FF CTT Dual fuel flow dual Tank calculated levels Mode FF PTT Dual fuel flow dual Tank level senders Mode F PTT Single fuel flow dual Tank level senders Mode DF PTT Single fuel flow dual Tank level senders Remaining fuel Fuel endurance hours minutes Fuel ran...

Page 3: ...T Single Tank level sender Mode PTT Dual Tank level senders Mode DF Differential Fuel flow Note This mode is used to show the flow of both forward flow and return flow senders The calculation at the bottom of the screen shows how the fuel flow is derived ...

Page 4: ...modes Some items may not be visible if your selected mode does not require them This shows all possible menu items Enter your cruising speed for range and endurance calculations Enter your fuel starting level for calculated fuel levels Your fuel accumulator Total amount of fuel used since you reset the accumulators to zero Your display contrast setting A value around 30 is most often used Switch t...

Page 5: ... available if you do not have a mode selected where fuel level is calculated from fuel flow Note that it is good airmanship to take into account a silent fuel reserve For example if you have a 50 liter tank and you fill it enter 40 or 45 liters as your available fuel Also view the text on fuel tank size below Accu 1 Accu 2 These entries show the amount of fuel used since the accumulator was last r...

Page 6: ...ctor 1 K Factor 2 The K Factor is the number of pulses generated by the fuel flow sender for one liter of fuel The dual range fuel flow sender supplied by MGL Avionics has a K Factor of 7000 in the low flow mode jet installed and 1330 for the high flow mode no jet installed You can use the K Factor to calibrate your fuel flow sender The recommended procedure would be Fill your tank to an approxima...

Page 7: ... and finally the temperature of the fuel A good installation can achieve about a 3 accuracy with as little as 1 error after calibration Alarm Enter your desired minimum fuel value that you would like to trigger the fuel low alarm The fuel low alarm will result in flashing of the fuel level display and remaining fuel readout You can also connect a warning lamp to the external alarm output see insta...

Page 8: ...nstalled a fuel level sender into your tank make sure the float can travel all the way from empty to full position without hindrance of any kind The calibration procedure should be carried out with your aircraft in flight attitude This means you need to lift the tail if you have a tail dragger or lift the nose wheel if you have a weightshift trike You start the calibration procedure with an empty ...

Page 9: ...to calculate e g fuel level fuel endurance estimate and current range estimate The fuel tank setup sender value can either increase in value as fuel is added on decrease in value if fuel is added This is dependant on the type of fuel level sender used However should the second reading be larger than the first reading all readings will have to be larger than the previous reading Likewise should the...

Page 10: ...cts for a period of one year from date of purchase against faulty workmanship Warranty is limited to the replacement of faulty components and includes the cost of labor Shipping costs are for the account of the purchaser Note for operation on supplies with inductive loads Any operation of electronic instrumentation on power supplies that are subject to high voltages caused by operation of inductiv...

Page 11: ...s person must be proficient and carry a valid and relevant pilots license This person has to make him herself familiar with the operation of this instrument and the effect of any possible failure or malfunction Under no circumstances does the manufacturer condone usage of this instrument for IFR flights ...

Page 12: ...uel flow sender 1 Fuel flow sender 2 Red wire from senders Blue wire from senders Braid from senders Brown Yellow Blue Orange Green Cannon D 9 connector pin mapping can cable colors 1 ground Black 2 fuel level one Orange 3 fuel level two Green 4 not used 5 fuel flow one signal Blue 6 power 12V Red 7 power out for fuel flow Brown 8 fuel flow two signal Yellow 9 alarm output White White Pin 1 Pin 5 ...

Page 13: ...enter the K factor relevant for your sender Some senders require a pull up resistor to the 12V supply line We find most installations of these senders require a 4K7 pull up resistor In all cases ensure that fuel flow through the sender is continues and smooth Nearly all flow sender related problems are due to choosing a bad position in the fuel supply line Any fuel flow sender will be negatively e...

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