DESCRIPTION
AND OPERATING
DETAILS
The following paragraphs
describe the systems and
equipment whose function and
operation is not obvious when
sitting in the airplane. This
section also covers in somewhat
greater detail some of the items
listed in Check List form in
Section I that require further
explanation.
FUEL SYSTEM.
Fuel is supplied to the
engine from two tanks, one in
each wing. With the fuel
selector valve on "BOTH, " the
total usable fuel for all flight
conditions is 38 gallons for the
standard tanks and 48 gallons
for the optional long range
tanks.
Fuel from each wing tank
flows by gravity to a selector
valve. Depending upon the
setting of the selector valve, fuel
from the left, right, or both
tanks flows through a fuel
strainer and carburetor to the
engine induction system.
The fuel selector valve
should be in the "BOTH"
position for take-off, climb,
landing, and maneuvers that
involve prolonged slips or skids.
Operation from either "LEFT"
or "RIGHT" tank is reserved for
cruising flight.
NOTE
With low fuel (l/8th tank or less), a prolonged steep descent
(1500 feet or more) with partial power, full flaps, and 80 MPH
or greater should be avoided due to the possibility of the fuel
tank outlets being uncovered, causing temporary fuel
starvation. If starvation occurs, leveling the nose should
restore power within 20 seconds.
NOTE
When the fuel selector valve handle is in the "BOTH" position
in cruising flight, unequal fuel flow from each
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