C182 Fuel Problem

Richard,

What you are seeing is normal.

You will see many so called "fixes", but none of them address the fact that
most Cessnas have done this forever, even brand new, and will continue to. I
have ferried many new Cessnas from Wichita and they all did the same thing,
including a gorgeous A185E I bought new for myself.

If it bothers you or you get a heavy wing in flight just switch to the
fuller tank for a while. I've never heard of a Cessna running out of fuel
when "both" is selected and there was usable fuel in one wing .

That's not to say that you might not actually have a problem, like a
blockage in a vent line or something. I'm just saying that if you have it
checked out and they find nothing, don't worry.

Best,
Karl
ATP, CFI, ETC.

"Curator" N185KG


"Richard Ross" wrote in message
...
Has anyone heard of a problem in earlier (1974) C182s where one fuel tank
will draw down 3/4
before drawing from other tank when fuel selector in "Both" position? If
so, any articles online?

Richard