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I want to add an accurate fuel-flow and totalizer to a 172R. Can anyone point me to a good STC source for that?
I want to add an accurate fuel-flow and totalizer to a 172R. Can anyone point me to a good STC source for that?
I'm happy with JPI's FS450 in my Cessna 172nI want to add an accurate fuel-flow and totalizer to a 172R. Can anyone point me to a good STC source for that?
You should strongly consider a full engine monitor with fuel totalizer option if you don't already have a monitor installed.
You should strongly consider a full engine monitor with fuel totalizer option if you don't already have a monitor installed.
I've already got the full engine monitor from JPI - just very VERY tired of the inaccurate sloppy fuel flow and tank quantity gauges from the factory. I'll look at upgrading the current JPI which is only CHT/EGT to the full monitor with fuel totalizer.
For a 172 it is kind of overkill. Having said that, it IS nice to have.
It is not overkill by any stretch of the imagination!
I've already got the full engine monitor from JPI - just very VERY tired of the inaccurate sloppy fuel flow and tank quantity gauges from the factory. I'll look at upgrading the current JPI which is only CHT/EGT to the full monitor with fuel totalizer.
I have always had fuel flow, I consider it vital data to use in conjunction with what my gauges tell me, not to replace them. Another thing I found really handy is tying it into an advanced Navigation box like a 430 and getting real time range information in the prevailing conditions. With this I have made early decisions to modify my speed to make the range I desire, or to put down plenty early at a field with lower cost fuel.
There's more than one way having accurate data pays off.
For most GA planes sticking the tank and watching the clock is your best bet.
I do agree Cessna fuel gauges are total crap and a waste of panel space.
This might be a fix for ya, I might be adding this to my 185.
http://www.aerospacelogic.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=56
Looks like these are all intended to use the OEM level transmitters. If the transmitters are junk a new gauge won't solve the problem.