7.10.6 FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION AND EVALUATION
The Sonaca 201 features 3 independent methods to assess and manage fuel
quantity on board. These methods are described below.
• Fuel quantity indication on EMS :
After EMS start-up, the fuel quantity is indicated in the bottom right corner of
the screen on two gages, one per fuel tank.
A red warning range in programmed for the last 5 L per tank.
The indicator minimum (0 L) corresponds to unusable fuel quantity.
See also notes on next page.
WARNING
Fuel level indication on EMS is only accurate when aircraft is in level flight
attitude. During climb, there is less fuel than indicated and during descent
there is more fuel than indicated.
Before initiating climb or descent, always crosscheck Remaining Fuel value
(REM) and gauges indications on EDM 900 to ensure proper fuel
management.
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