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Old November 15th 03, 06:40 PM
Jim Weir
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-I understand that functional fuel gauges are required equipment for day VFR
-flight.

The function of a fuel gauge in a Cessna is to tell whether or not the master
switch is on.

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-Would you fly this airplane?
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If the mechanic said the gauge was OK (just to cover my butt) and since I don't
use the gauge to determine anything anyway, I'd go. If the gauge fails and the
FAA finds it on a ramp check, "Gee, the mechanic fixed it and it worked just
fine until ten seconds ago."

Jim



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