Garmin G500, Руководство пилота

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Fuel & Engine Indicating System
190-01717-10 Rev. H Pilot’s Guide 8-45
8.15.1 Preset Fuel Quantities
The fuel computer stores preset fuel amounts for estimated full and tab amounts. For
the operating limitations of a specific aircraft, consult the POH.
Points About Estimated Fuel Remaining Data
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Based on estimated fuel remaining value entered by the pilot
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Initial value automatically reduced based on current fuel flow
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Not limited to the capacity of the aircraft fuel system
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Preset keys for “full” and “tabs” aid in fuel data entry
Fuel range rings are a pilot-selectable map overlay indicating an estimate of
remaining flight distance based on fuel onboard, fuel consumption rates, and
current ground speed.
The map depicts two separate rings: an outer yellow ring displaying total
endurance range, and an inner dashed green ring displaying range to reserve
fuel. These rings offer the pilot additional situational awareness regarding fuel
remaining and endurance.
SELECTION FUNCTION
Full Sets the fuel remaining value to the specified full amount.
Tab Sets the fuel remaining value to the specified tab amount.
Set Full/Tabs
Opens the Set Fuel Tabs menu. Select the appropriate data
entry key and enter the estimated fuel amounts. These values
vary according to aircraft type.
Fuel Full Capacity: Specify the tank full amount.
Fuel Tab Capacity: Specify a tank tab amount.