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Physical Bolt-In Fuel Sender Replacements

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Cessna Physical Bolt-In Replacements.

CiES fuel level senders are a physical bolt-in replacement for Cessna Aircraft fuel tank quantity. They are applicable to most Cessna models. Here you’ll find the models covered by the current FAA STC.

Please note: CiES fuel senders require a power wire for operation.

The complex sender circuitry in a CiES fuel sensor requires an extra wire to operate. For general installations, you can download installation instructions in pdf format or use our online installation instructions index to go directly to the desired section. For specific installations, go here for Cessna Twin installation instructions.

Unless otherwise specified, we support 30+ fuel gauges and instrument panels. These are also covered by the STC. If you require support for an existing gauge (aircraft must have a tank and gauge map), please contact us for details before ordering.

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Certifications

FAA TSO C55A

FAA STC/AML

EASA Approval

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Comparative Fuel Sender Technologies

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FAA Approved (AML) STC

Cessna Models

  • 150 Omni-Vision, Aerobat

    (Models 150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150 A150K, A150L, A150M)

  • 152 Omni-Vision, Aerobat

    (Models 152, A152)

  • 170

    (Models 170, 170A, 170B)

  • 172 Skyhawk

    (Models 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172J, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172R, 172RG, 172S, F172D, F172E, F172F, F172G, F172H, F172K, F172L, F172M)

  • 175 Skylark

    (Models 175, 175A, 175B, 175C)

  • 177 Cardinal

    (Models 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG, F177RG)

  • 180 Skywagon

    (Models 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K)

  • 182 Skylane

    (Models 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, 182S, 182T, F182P, F182Q, FR182, R182, T182, T182T, TR182)

  • 185 Skywagon

    (Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, A185F)

  • 190 Businessliner

    (Model 190)

  • 195 Businessliner/LC-126 Military

    (Models 195, 195A, 195B, (LC126A, B, C))

  • 205 Stationair

    (Models 210-5 (205), 210-5A (205A))

  • 206 Stationair, Super Skylane

    (Models 206, P206, P206A, P206B, P206C, P206D, P206E, U206, U206A, U206B, U206C, U206E, U206D, U206F, U206G, TP206A, TP206B, TP206C, TP206D, TP206E, TU206A, TU206B, TU206C, TU206D, TU206E, TU206F, TU206G, 206H, T206H)

  • 207 Skywagon, Stationair

    (Model 207, 207A, T207, T207A)

  • 208 Caravan, Grand Caravan

    (Models 208, 208B)

  • 210 Centurion

    (Models 210, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D, 210E, 210F, 210G, 210H, 210J, 210K, 210L, 210M, 210N, 210R, P210N, P210R, T210F, T210G, T210H, T210J, T210K, T210L, T210M, T210N, T210R)

  • T303 Crusader

    (Model T303)

  • 310 / USAF U-3

    (Models 310 310A(USAF U-3A) 310B 310C, 310D 310E (USAF U-3B) 310F 310G 310H E310H 310I 310J 310J-1 E310J 310K 310L 310N 310P T310P 310Q E310H T310Q 310I 310R T310R)

  • 320 Skynight

    (Models 320, 320-1, 320A, 320B, 320C, 320D, 320F, 320E)

  • 335

    (Model 335)

  • 337 Skymaster

    (Models 337, 337E, 337A (USAF 02B), T337E,337B 337F, M337B (USAF 02A), T337F,T337B 337G, 337C,T337G T337C, 337D,T337D 337H, P337H,T337H T337H-SP)

  • 340

    (Models 340, 340A)

  • 350 Corvallis

    (Model LC40-550FG)

  • 400 Cessna TTx, TT Corvallis

    (Models LC41-550FG, LC42-550FG, T240)

  • 401 Utiliner

    (Models 401, 401A, 401B)

  • 402 Utiliner, Businessliner

    (Models 402, 402A, 402B, 402C)

  • 411

    (Models 411, 411A)

  • 414 Chancellor

    (Models 414, 414A)

  • 421

    (Models 421, 421A, 421B, 421C)

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Cessna 182 Skylane

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Six thousand feet above the coastal route from Ketchikan to Friday Harbor, it’s never been more important to know exactly how much fuel you have! Thankful for the accuracy and reliability of our CiES fuel senders. Love them.

- David Gerhardt
Cessna 185 Skywagon

FAA Approved (AML) STC

Gauge Models

ItemCockpit Display ManufacturerCockpit Display ModelData Converter (LRU1)Fuel Sender Output CapabilityInstrument Input Capability
1JP InstrumentsEDM 900N/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-4.7 VDC
2JP InstrumentsEDM 930N/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-4.7 VDC
3JP InstrumentsEDM 900N/ADigital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-100 kHz
4JP InstrumentsEDM 930N/ADigital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-100 kHz
5Electronics InternationalMVP-50EDC-33PVoltage 0-5 VDC0-18 VDC
6Electronics InternationalCGR-30EDC-33PVoltage 0-5 VDC0-18 VDC
7Electronics InternationalMVP-50EDC-33PDigital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-6 kHz
8Electronics InternationalCGR-30EDC-33PDigital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-6 kHz
9Ultra FEIAuracle CRM2120N/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-5 VDC
10Aerospace LogicFL25XN/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-5 VDC
11Aerospace LogicFL20XDN/ADigital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz10-300 Hz
12Aerospace LogicFL21XN/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-1 VDC
13Aerospace LogicFL20XN/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-1 VDC
14GarminG1000GEA 71Voltage 0-5 VDC0-5 VDC
15GarminG950GEA 71Voltage 0-5 VDC0-5 VDC
16GarminG1000GEA 71Voltage 0-5 VDC0-1 VDC
17GarminG950GEA 71Voltage 0-5 VDC0-1 VDC
18GarminG1000GEA 71Digital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-100 kHz
19GarminG950GEA 71Digital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-100 kHz
20Rochester GaugesFQ-40XX SeriesN/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-1 VDC
21JP InstrumentsEDM 960EDM 950Voltage 0-5 VDC0-4.7 VDC
22JP InstrumentsEDM 960EDM 950Digital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-100 kHz
23GarminG500/G600 TxiGEA 110Voltage 0-5 VDC0-5 VDC
24GarminG500/G600 TxiGEA 110Digital Frequency 64Hz-10kHz0-30,000 Hz
25GarminG2000GEA 71Voltage 0-5 VDC0-1 VDC
26GarminG3XGEA 24Digital Frq 64Hz-10kHz, Vlt 0-5 VDC0-100 kHz, 0-5 VDC
27DynonSkyview HDXN/AVoltage 0-5 VDC0-5 VDC
28GarminGI 275GEA 24Digital Frq 64Hz-10kHz, Vlt 0-5 VDC0-100 kHz, 0-5 VDC
29N/AC662041-0101/2N/AVoltage 0.01-2.78 VDCVoltage 0.01-2.78 VDC

Amazing technology. After 35 years flying my 182, I installed CiES senders and G275 EIS and the fuel shown and pumped is always accurate to the gallon. Wonderful!

- John Seibert
Cessna 182P Skylane

CiES Fuel Senders

Specifications

Our fuel senders are constructed with hard anodized aluminum with a Teflon coating. A 2011-T3 Aluminum arm and other high-quality components round out these superior fuel level sensors.

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Installation Instructions

For general installations, you can download installation instructions in pdf format or use our online installation instructions index to go directly to the desired section. If you have a Cessna Twin, there are special installation instructions for this application.

General Instructions
Cessna Twin Instructions
Cessna fuel sender

YouTube Install

Follow along as Bill Goebel of Decatur, Texas upgrades his 1956 Cessna 182. Bill removes the old wingpit fuel indicators and replaces them with new CiES fuel senders and an Aerospace Logic fuel gauge. Watch as he overcomes some space constraints in this 70 year-old aircraft, and check out his neat and tidy wiring. If you find his video helpful, consider liking and subscribing.

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* By providing a link to this video, CiES Inc. does not approve of this fuel sender installation. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. Please read all of our documentation and install accordingly. If you have questions, please contact us directly.

CiES Explains

What is a fuel sender?

Fuel senders are components of your aircraft's fuel system responsible for measuring the level of fuel in the fuel tanks and sending that information to the fuel gauge.

The fuel senders are located inside the aircraft's fuel tanks and consists of a nitrile rubber (NBR) float, a hard-anodized aluminum rotor and housing, nickel-plated Neodymium magnets, complex electronic equipment (outside the fuel tank) and other quality components.

As the level of fuel in the tank changes, the float attached to the fuel sender also changes position. The float arm moves inside the rotor, which is connected electronically to the fuel gauge. When the fuel tank is full, the float will be at the top of the tank, causing the magnetic resonance system to send a signal to the fuel gauge indicating that the tank is full. As the fuel level in the tank drops, the float will move down, causing the system to send a signal to the fuel gauge indicating fuel level has decreased.

With over 100,000 CiES fuel tank level sender units in the field and 900,000+ hours of trouble-free operation, we are a trusted ally of GA owners and quality aircraft manufacturers. In addition, CiES exceeds 90,000 hrs. mean time to failure (MTTF), making our fuel quantity one of the most reliable aviation systems in existence.

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Just did a new install of CiES fuel senders to JPI indicator. The difference between the Cessna floats and CiES nothing short of amazing. Highly recommend the product.

- Keith Stout
Cessna 185 Skywagon

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CiES Explains

Common symptoms and problems with bad fuel senders

A fuel sender is a component of an aircraft fuel system that measures the amount of fuel in the fuel tanks and sends that information back to the fuel gauge. When a fuel sender goes bad or fails, the fuel gauge may not accurately display the fuel level. This can be frustrating and potentially dangerous.

Here are some symptoms of bad fuel sender units:

  1. Inaccurate fuel gauge readings: The most common symptom of a bad fuel sender is an inaccurate fuel gauge reading. The gauge may read full when the tank is actually empty, or vice versa.
  2. Fluctuating fuel gauge readings: Another symptom of a bad fuel sender is a fuel gauge that fluctuates between full and empty, even when the tank is neither full nor empty. It may also behave erratically.
  3. Fuel gauge needle sticking: A fuel gauge needle that sticks in one position or doesn't move at all can also be a sign of a faulty fuel sender.

Do you need to purchase new fuel sending units for your aircraft? Fill out our order form here.

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