Cessna 182 - Fuel Shutoff Valve

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Fuel Shutoff Valve
58. A fuel shutoff valve is installed between the header tank and the fuel strainer to shut off
all fuel to the engine in case of an emergency. The fuel shutoff valve control is located on the
centre pedestal. When the control is:
a. pushed FULLY IN, the valve is OPEN and permits the normal flow of fuel; and
b. pulled FULLY OUT, the valve is CLOSED and shuts off all fuel flow to the engine.
Figure 1-38 Fuel Shutoff Valve
NOTE
The fuel shutoff valve is only used during a critical emergency. The
NORMAL position for the valve control is OPEN, or pushed FULLY
IN.