Fuel; Levelsend; Calibration - MGL Avionics Stratomaster Smart Single Manual

Fuel

This function is used to manually enter your current fuel level after fueling or defueling your
aircraft. This function is only available if you do not have a fuel level sender connected or you
have disabled it using the relevant menu function.
If you only have a fuel flow sender this function is used to enter your available fuel. Fuel quantity
used is then subtracted from this starting value to obtain a calculated fuel value.
Note that it is good airmanship to take into account a "silent" fuel reserve. For example, if you
have a 50 liter tank and you fill it, enter 40 or 45 liters as your available fuel. Also view the text on
"fuel tank size" below.

LevelSend

Select yes or no to reflect if you have a fuel level sender installed. If you do not have a fuel level
sender, you can use a fuel flow sender only to reflect fuel level.

Calibration

This function enters the fuel level sender calibration menu. The fuel level sender needs to be
calibrated before it can be used with this system. The calibration allows the system to learn the
size of your tank and its shape as well as any errors your fuel level sender or installation has.
Should you not have a fuel level sender you will still use this function to set the size of your tank.
The size of your
fuel tank
EXLUDING
reserve fuel
The six
calibration points
from zero fuel
level to full tank
Performing the calibration procedure. Note: You start with an empty tank, you need a measuring
jug or fueling device that has calibration marks and you need enough fuel to fully fill the tanl.
Regardless of your use of a fuel flow sender, you can install a fuel level sender into your fuel tank.
These level senders are inexpensive and are available as after market replacement fittings from a
car spares outlet. We recommend the senders available from VDO. Be aware that some makes
of cheap level senders can prove troublesome, as the lever arms tend to be sticky. This
prevents the floats from floating on the surface of the fuel at all times. As a consequence,
this will lead to incorrect fuel level indication.
Once you have installed a fuel level sender into your tank, make sure the float can travel all the
way from empty to full position without hindrance of any kind.
The current level
sender reading
Level sender
readings at the
calibration points