T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-08
Fuel System Malfunctions
IV. Low fuel 1.8.1.2.4.1
A. Indications
Fig 1: Caution
Advisory Panel
1. FUEL caution light illuminates and stays lit
Indications
2. MASTER ALERT flashes
3. Caution tone sounds in headset
B. Verification
1. Fuel quantity indicator reads approximately 350 lb or below
NOTE: If the fuel quantity indicator reads above 350 lb, assume that
the FUEL light is valid. If gauge reads less than 350 lb but the FUEL
light is not illuminated, assume the gauge is correct. Always
assume the lower of the two is correct.
C. Effect on flight safety: possible flameout
NOTE: The most conservative altitude and speeds can be determined
by using NATOPS maximum range/endurance charts.
D. Bingo fuel
Fig 3: Multi-
Function Display
1. BNGO setting readout is located on the MFD (ADI display) above
(MFD)
the BNGO option, on power-up default 900 with adjustable setting
from 0 to 3000 lbs in 100 lb. increments
a. The setting is entered using the (increase/decrease) on the ADI
display or the Data Entry Panel (DEP) using numeric keypad
2. BINGO advisory and CAUTION
a. A BINGO advisory is displayed on the ADI display along with
flashing of the BNGO numeric and legend when aircraft fuel
quantity is less than or equal to the set value
b. BNGO flashing will continue after the advisory is rejected as a
reminder until the setting is reset to below the fuel quantity level
c.
A caution is displayed on the HUD
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