VM1000C Pilot’s Guide Page
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First, prepare the tank for calibration by draining it to UNUSABLE
fuel and positioning the aircraft in the desired calibration attitude -
cruise attitude for the PRIMARY (required) or ground attitude
(optional) for SECONDARY.
These are the basic steps for each tank calibration
STEP 1. With UNUSABLE fuel in the tank and fuel level
indicator showing zero quantity, Tap to save this data
point.
STEP 2. Add desired increment of fuel (we recommend 2 gallon
(8 liter) increments).
STEP 3. Tap
or to set the fuel level quantity indicator to
agree with the usable fuel in the tank.
STEP 4. Tap to accept this calibration data point. The fuel
sensor signal output is shown in the RPM field (note that
it changes when fuel is added). Write the value down and
the current fuel quantity. Repeat from STEP 2 until your
tank is full.
STEP 5: Tap to exit the fuel tank calibration.