Electronics International MVP-50P - Manual (Page 5)

Important Notice
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Important Fuel Level Considerations:
DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED ON THE MVP TO
DETERMINE THE FUEL LEVELS IN THE AIRCRAFT. DETERMINE THE FUEL LEVELS IN THE AIRCRAFT. DETERMINE THE FUEL LEVELS IN THE AIRCRAFT. DETERMINE THE FUEL LEVELS IN THE AIRCRAFT. DETERMINE THE FUEL LEVELS IN THE AIRCRAFT. The use of the MVP does not The use of the MVP does not The use of the MVP does not The use of the MVP does not The use of the MVP does not
eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight and eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight and eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight and eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight and eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight and
in-flight techniques for managing fuel.
in-flight techniques for managing fuel. in-flight techniques for managing fuel. in-flight techniques for managing fuel. in-flight techniques for managing fuel. It is important the pilot adopt the practices listed below.
If you are not familiar with these techniques, contact the FAA to acquire proper training.
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. A copy of this Operating Instructions must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Instructions must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Instructions must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Instructions must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Instructions must be in the aircraft at all times.
2. Flight Planning - 2. Flight Planning - 2. Flight Planning - 2. Flight Planning - 2. Flight Planning - Always calculate the fuel requirement for each leg of a flight, including any
alternate plans for bad weather. Keep this information available in the aircraft during the flight. Keep
a chart of the published fuel flows for various flight/engine conditions in the aircraft. Keep a chart of
the measured fuel flows for various flights in the aircraft. Measured fuel flows can be considerably
different from published figures.
3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. The 3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. The 3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. The 3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. The 3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. The
pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every takeoff.
pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every takeoff. pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every takeoff. pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every takeoff. pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every takeoff. Cross
check the measured fuel levels with the displayed levels on the MVP. Also, cross check these levels
with the fuel requirements for the flight listed in your flight plan.
4. In Flight - 4. In Flight - 4. In Flight - 4. In Flight - 4. In Flight - Make the MVP part of your normal instrument scan. Crosscheck the fuel levels Crosscheck the fuel levels Crosscheck the fuel levels Crosscheck the fuel levels Crosscheck the fuel levels
displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 minutes displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 minutes displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 minutes displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 minutes displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 minutes
(if a leg is longer than 30 minutes). Calculate the fuel flows from the MVP displayed fuel levels and
compare them with your charts of measured and published fuel flows for the aircraft. If there is a
discrepancy, land the aircraft at the nearest airport and verify the fuel levels. Discrepancies should be
taken seriously.
5. New Pilot or Owner of the Aircraft - 5. New Pilot or Owner of the Aircraft - 5. New Pilot or Owner of the Aircraft - 5. New Pilot or Owner of the Aircraft - 5. New Pilot or Owner of the Aircraft - If there is a new pilot or new owner of the If there is a new pilot or new owner of the If there is a new pilot or new owner of the If there is a new pilot or new owner of the If there is a new pilot or new owner of the
aircraft, it is the previous aircraft pilot/owner’s responsibility to insure the new pilot/ aircraft, it is the previous aircraft pilot/owner’s responsibility to insure the new pilot/ aircraft, it is the previous aircraft pilot/owner’s responsibility to insure the new pilot/ aircraft, it is the previous aircraft pilot/owner’s responsibility to insure the new pilot/ aircraft, it is the previous aircraft pilot/owner’s responsibility to insure the new pilot/
owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other important
owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other important owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other important owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other important owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other important
considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operating the
considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operating the considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operating the considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operating the considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operating the
MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner.
MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner. MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner. MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner. MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner.