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Displaying all fuel quantities on PA30/39
I'm a brand new PA39 owner and looking at all the gadgets out there to enhance safety and lighten my wallet... I've been trying to see if there are any devices on the market that can display fuel quantity in all 6 tanks simultaneously... left and right main, Aux, and Tip.
Looks like the big ticket solutions like the Auracle and EDM 960 can only display 4 tanks. I've emailed EI about the CGR-30C...seems very customizable but we'll see. I'll post what I find out.
Anyone else replaced their original gauges with a modern setup?
Anyway, I'm looking forward to many fun years with the plane and participating in ICS.
-Robert Bitzer
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Re: Displaying all fuel quantities on PA30/39
Got a positive response back from EI...the CGR-30C cluster gauge replacement CAN display all 6 tanks, but needs an additional box in the installation (EDC at $995) since the usual input limit is 4 tanks...anyway, like most things it can be done with a little more time and money. EI has some really useful-looking instrumentation available that don't require a lot of panel modifications. I think the longer-term solution would be their CGR-30P/C multi-engine combo...but I'd want the gauges closer to me vs. way over on the right side.
Anyway, its not a first on my to-do list on the plane by any means but getting the engine/fuel instrumentation into a more modern, organized format would be a plus. I inquired with JPI and the people that make the Auracle and neither of them will display more than 4 tanks...nice to have a solution out there.
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
-Robert Bitzer
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Looks like a great setup...especially having the tip switches on the panel. Do you have the total fuel tied to a gps?
Thanks for attaching the picture. Not sure what type of fuel senders I have...just getting to know the plane.
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They have a stand alone fuel gauge that reads 6 tanks. I have their gauge, very accurate and calebrates to the existing sender at 2 gal intervals so even a non linear resistance gets computed out.
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Just FYI.
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I am curious how you have the instrument wired. Do you see all 4 tanks continuously as I thought? Did you bypass the microswitches which normally "choose" which tank levels are being displayed on the stock fuel level gauges, or did you keep the microswitches so they "highlight" or otherwise mark which tanks you are actually using at that time so all levels are viewed, but you can tell which tanks you are using?
Aerospace Logic gave a lead time of 4 weeks, so that may be a factor for me, as if I had an issue in the future, I'm a little concerned how long it would take to repair the gauge. With EI, you can usually get a replacement or loaner right away.
Clear Skies,
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