Fuel System Emergencies; Low Fuel Quantity; Fuel Imbalance; Revision A1 - Cirrus SR20 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section 3
Emergency Procedures

Fuel System Emergencies

Low Fuel Quantity

FUEL QTY Warning
1. Fuel Quantity Gages .......................................................... CHECK
If fuel quantity indicates less than or equal to 7 gallons:
a. If On-Ground...............................REFUEL PRIOR TO FLIGHT
b. If In-Flight............................ LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
If fuel quantity indicates more than 7 gallons:
a. If On-Ground........................... CORRECT PRIOR TO FLIGHT
b. If In-Flight............................................ CONTINUE, MONITOR
Amplification
Fuel Totalizer quantity less than or equal to 7 gallons.

Fuel Imbalance

FUEL IMBALANCE Warning
1. Fuel Quantity Gages .......................................................... CHECK
2. Fuel Pump.......................................................................... BOOST
If HIGH BOOST already in use for vapor suppression, pump
should be left in this position for tank switch.
3. Fuel Selector ..........................................SELECT FULLEST TANK
4. Fuel Pump.............................................................. AS REQUIRED
After switching tanks, message will remain until sensed
imbalance is less than 9.5 gallons.
Amplification
Fuel level imbalance (between left and right) is greater than 9.5
gallons.
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FUEL QTY
FUEL IMBALANCE
Cirrus Design
SR20
P/N 21399-004

Revision A1