Using the Fuel Quantity Selector controls also the read-out of the
Fuel Gauge.
This instrument is placed on the
center console.
Element |
Type |
Position |
Information |
FUEL QTY SEL |
Rotary switch (6x45 deg) |
TEST |
Test the display, digits should show 6000 lbs of fuel, and both dial indicators should point to 2000 lbs |
NORM |
One gauge indicates the F/R amount, and the other the L/A quantity of internal fuel |
RSVR |
Show the amounts in the Fwd/Aft reservoirs |
INT WING |
Shows the amount of fuel in the right/left internal wing tanks |
EXT WING |
Shows the amount of fuel stored in any external wing tanks |
EXT CENTER |
Shows the amount of fuel stored in any centerline tank |
EXT FUEL TRANS |
2-Way switch |
NORM |
Fuel transfer from centerline tank first, then from the external wing tanks |
WING FIRST |
Fuel transfer from external wing tanks first, than from the centerline tank |
Note:
The showed panel drawing is a drawing with can be downloaded from my page
Documents,
plans and diagrams from the F-16.