Fuel Management - P-340

APPENDIX A

T-34C INSTRUMENTS

A103. FUEL MANAGEMENT

Fuel management is accomplished in two phases: (1) preflight planning, and (2) inflight

monitoring and updating. Preflight planning may be accomplished using the jetlog fuel plan you

were taught in IFR ground school. Additionally, you should familiarize yourself with Section 11

of the T34C NATOPS Manual which contains aircraft performance data. Utilize this section as

necessary in your planning.

During the flight, you should check the accuracy of your fuel planning by comparing the fuel on

board with the jet log estimates for your enroute fixes. Should predicted and actual fuel usage

vary significantly, recompute your fuel plan. Monitor the fuel flow gauge and compare it with

the predicted flow. Check for fuel splits and take corrective action as necessary.

If at any point you doubt your ability to reach your destination (or alternate) with required

reserves, modify your flight plan and request ATC assistance as necessary. DO NOT BE A

VICTIM OF "GETHOME ITIS!!"

A104. EMERGENCY FIELD SELECTION

As in VFR flying, a good Radio Instrument pilot is always looking for suitable landing fields in

the event of an emergency. Under IMC, factors that determine field suitability include approach

availability, lighting (if at night), runway length, and availability of maintenance services

(depending on the urgency of the situation). The IFR enroute chart depicts those aerodromes

with a DOD published instrument approach procedure in dark blue. The chart also gives field

elevation, runway length, and lighting information. To further determine whether the approaches

are compatible with your NAVAIDS you should be aware of the suitable fields that lie along

your intended route of flight. If an emergency occurs, after taking the immediate action

prescribed by NATOPS, you will contact ATC with your situation and intentions. If necessary,

ATC can assist in the selection of and navigation to the nearest suitable field.

A105. ENROUTE WEATHER INFORMATION

Once airborne and established on your route of flight, it is prudent to get a weather update, not

only for your intended landing field, but also for weather between your present position and

destination. This information is most easily obtained from a PilottoMetro facility. A

discussion of this service is contained in the FIH. Also helpful can be FSS, radio call sign "(FSS

Name) RADIO." These can be identified on the IFR charts by the heavy shadow over the

air/ground communication boxes. FSS may provide weather advisories, but are not certified

weather forecasters. Some selected NAVAIDS have Transcribed Weather Enroute Broadcast

and Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service transmitted on the VOR see the IFR Enroute

Chart legend.

A106. LOST COMMUNICATIONS

Refer to Procedures for Twoway Radio Failure in the Instrument Flight Rules Course;

Emergency Procedures section of FIH.

A-2 SUPPLEMENTARY FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND EMERGENCY ROCEDURES