SectionVll
Systems Description
BEECHCRAFT
Oebonair
C33
Bonanza E33 and F33
FUEL
QUANTITY INDICATION SYSTEM
Fuel
quantity is measured by float operated sensors,
located
in
each
wing
tank system. These
transmit
electrical signals to the individual indicators
that
indicate
fuel remaining in the tank. There are sensors
in
each
wing
tank system connected to the individual
wing
tank
indicator.
AUXIUARY FUEL PUMP
The electric auxiliary fuel pump is controlled by an ON-OFF
toggle
switch on
the
control console.
lt
provides pressure
for starting and emergency operation.
lmmediately after
starting. the
auxiliary fuel pump can
be
used to purge the
system
of
vapor caused by
an
extremely high ambient
temperature or a start
with
the engine hot. The auxiliary
fuel pump provides for near maximum engine performance
should the engine driven pump fail.
FUEL
TANK SELECTION
The fuel selectot valve handle is located forward and
to
the
left
of
the pilot's seat. Take-offs and landings should
be
made using the tank that is more nearly full.
lf
the
engine stops because
of
insufficient fuel, refer to
the
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
Section
for
the
Air
Start
procedures.
FUEL
REQUIRED
FOR
FLIGHT
lt
is the pilot's responsibility to ascertain that
the
fuel
quantity indicators are functioning and maintaining a
reasonable degree
of
accuracy, and
be
certain
of
ample
fuel
for a flight. Takeoff is prohibited
if
the
fuel
quantity
7-26
August
1982
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