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

Important Notice
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Important Fuel Level Considerations: Important Fuel Level Considerations: Important Fuel Level Considerations: Important Fuel Level Considerations: 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 eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight eliminate or reduce the necessity for the pilot to use good flight planning, preflight
and in-flight techniques for managing fuel.
and in-flight techniques for managing fuel. and in-flight techniques for managing fuel. and in-flight techniques for managing fuel. and 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 Manual must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Manual must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Manual must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Manual must be in the aircraft at all times. A copy of this Operating Manual 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. 3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. 3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. 3. Preflight - Do not rely on the MVP to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. 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 take-
The pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every take- The pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every take- The pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every take- The pilot must visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every take-
off.
off. off. off. off. 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 min- displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 min- displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 min- displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 min- displayed on the MVP with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 min-
utes
utes utes utes utes (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. Discrepan-
cies 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 impor-
owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other impor- owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other impor- owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other impor- owner has read this manual and is aware of any accuracy limitations and other impor-
tant considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operat-
tant considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operat- tant considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operat- tant considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operat- tant considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics learned from operat-
ing the MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner.
ing the MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner. ing the MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner. ing the MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner. ing the MVP must be passed on to the new pilot/owner.