Engineprimer; Fuel Tank Selection - Beechcraft Musketeer Sport III A23-19 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section VII
Systems Description
ENGINE PRlMER
BEECHCRAFT Sport III
Musketeer A23-1 9. 1 9A
The eontroi for the engine primer is located on the left sub -
panel. lt is used to inject raw fuel into the induction sys-
tem for cold starts . After use, secure the primerby turning
it to lock it in the off position .
FUEL TANK SELECTION
The fuel selector valve handle is located on the floor-
boards between the pilot and capilot seats . Takeoffs and
landings should be made using the tank that is more nearly
fuli.
lf the engine stops because of insufficient fuel, referto the
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Section for the Air Start
procedures.
FUEL REGUIRED FOR FLIGHT
lt is the pilot's responsibility to ascertain that the fuel
quantity indicators are functioning and maintaining a
reasonable degree of accuracy, and to be certa in of ample
fuel for a flight. Takeoff is prohibited if the fuel quantity
indicators do not indicate above the *yellow arc or with
less t ha n 11 gallans in each main tank. The caps should be
removed and fuel quantity checked to give the pilot an indi-
cation of fuel on board . The airplane must be approxi-
mately level for visual inspection
of the tank . Fuel should
be added so that the amount of fuel will be not less than is
required for takeoff. Plan for an ample margin of fuel for
any flight .
*Only on airplanes complying with BEECHCRAFT S.l. No .
0624-281.
7-18 October 1 979