ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
CSP-HE/HS-1
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
3-24
FAA Approved
FUEL LOW
Indications:
Yellow
FUEL
LOW
indicator ON when approximately 35 pounds of fuel
remains in fuel tank.
Procedures:
F
Avoid large steady side slip angles and uncoordinated maneuvers.
Never use the FUEL LOW light as a working indication of fuel
quantity.
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