Does anyone know if I can rely on the fuel gauge readings in my 2003 Saratoga II HP? I was taught to visually verify the fuel level by peering inside the tank. But on the Saratoga, this doesn’t seem possible. I lose site of the fuel at around 35 gallons. The fuel ends up too far down the wing. All I see is what looks like a rubber lining. There’s no tabs, or any other reference, except the fuel gauge on the wing, and in the cockpit.
They seem fairly accurate. The wing gauges read within 5 gallons of the cockpit gauges. And I filled up the tank to full, and it topped off at the expected amount. Also, it seems to read around what I would expect after each flight.
But, my instructors were adamant - don’t rely on fuel gauges and visually inspect. Is it possible someone came up with working gauges and that thinking is outdated?
Just curious what other folks think.
They seem fairly accurate. The wing gauges read within 5 gallons of the cockpit gauges. And I filled up the tank to full, and it topped off at the expected amount. Also, it seems to read around what I would expect after each flight.
But, my instructors were adamant - don’t rely on fuel gauges and visually inspect. Is it possible someone came up with working gauges and that thinking is outdated?
Just curious what other folks think.
