Service difficulty report · Transmitter · Snias AS350B

Difficulty date
March 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Snias AS350B
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1B
Part
Transmitter
Part number
647510032A
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel Qty
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
J, L, P
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) LOW FUEL WARNING IS WAY OUT OF LIMITS. GAUGE READS 20 PERCENT, LIGHT ON, AND ONLY 30 LITRES OF FUEL ACTUALLY ON BOARD. THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE 60 LITRES OF FUEL ON BOARD WHEN LIGHT COMES ON. FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.