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What is a Fuel Sending Unit? Technology Benefits & Disadvantages
What is a fuel sending unit? An aircraft fuel sending unit (also referred to as a fuel sensor, fuel sender or fuel probe) is a crucial component for measuring fuel quantity. In a modern system, the fuel sending unit employs advanced technology to accurately measure and transmit fuel level data to the cockpit instrumentation, providing…
10 Advantages of Magnetic vs. Ultrasonic Fuel Senders
Fuel senders play a crucial role in the efficient functioning of an aircraft’s fuel system, providing essential data to the pilot regarding the fuel level in the tanks. Among the various types of fuel senders available, magnetic fuel senders stand out for their unparalleled advantages over ultrasonic fuel senders. In this article, we will delve…
Why does my fuel gauge jump back and forth?
Have you ever been flying your airplane and noticed that the fuel gauge needle is jumping back and forth? This can be a concerning sight, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing it. And it can be very distracting, no matter how many times you’ve flown. There are a few possible reasons why your fuel…
9 Advantages of Magnetic vs. Resistive Fuel Senders
In the realm of aircraft fuel systems, fuel senders play a pivotal role in accurately measuring the fuel level in the tanks. Among the various types available, magnetic fuel senders have emerged as a cutting-edge technology with distinct advantages over their resistive counterparts. In this article, we will explore the nine key benefits in fifteen…
Why Aircraft Fuel Sender Repair is a Poor Longterm Solution
Fuel senders are a vital part of any aircraft. They are responsible for providing the pilot with an accurate reading of the aircraft’s fuel level. This information is essential for the pilot to make safe and informed decisions about the aircraft’s flight. However, fuel senders can malfunction for a variety of reasons. These reasons can…
13 Advantages of Magnetic Fuel Senders vs. Capacitive
Aircraft rely on precise and accurate measurement of fuel quantity to ensure safe and efficient operation. In the aviation industry, there are several types of fuel senders used for this purpose. Here we will compare magnetic and capacitive fuel senders. While both types serve the same purpose, there are significant differences between them which can…
New CiES senders and Dynon glass in a Bonanza F33A
Follow along as JR Aviation installs new Dynon and Avidyne glass (and CiES fuel senders) in their Beechcraft Bonanza F33A. In this video, they go for a first flight to learn about all the new upgrades and systems. They review the avionics and give their first impressions on Avidyne IFD550, IFD440, audio panel, twin Dynon…
Aero-News TV at OshKosh 2021 Fuel Monitoring
At AirVenture 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Aero-News Correspondent Maria Morrison spoke with CiES Inc. President Scott Philiben about their fuel monitoring systems for small aircraft. “Working with industry partner Cirrus to revamp the fuel reading accuracy, CiES was able to create a safer, more modern fuel quantity sender suited to nearly all general aviation aircraft,…
CIES fuel senders on 182T G1000 – rock steady fuel level
The following testimonial on rock steady fuel level was originally posted here: https://www.euroga.org/forums/maintenance-avionics/13490-cies-fuel-senders-on-182t-g1000-installation-calibration-feedback by Petit Cessna Voyageur My 182 was initially equipped with resistive fuel senders (Rochester) as they can be found on old Ford. Resistive fuel senders work pretty well, but they get old early. They stay in 100LL all the time, and the…
CiES fuel senders on AOPA Sweepstakes Grumman Tiger
The circa-1978 Grumman Tiger now sports new fuel senders courtesy of CiES Corp. The modernizing of this AOPA sweepstakes giveaway is a fantastic project to follow. You can read more about this beautiful airplane and its transformation on the AOPA website. The AOPA also has nine videos on their YouTube channel detailing some of the…
2021 Polar Flight & Adrian Eichhorn Sponsor
When Adrian Eichhorn, an airline transport-rated pilot, first flew around the world in 2016 in his P35, it whet his appetite for another aeronautical adventure. Although he didn’t want to fly around the world again, he decided to target shorter adventures that would be just as challenging. Two years ago he set his sights on…
AOPA Pilot – December 2020 – Fuel Quantity
Thomas B. Haines, Editor in Chief of the AOPA Pilot magazines briefly discusses the accuracy of CiES digital fuel senders in his article Check Notams. Save Yourself Some Grief. Below is an excerpt of the article: “With an IFR flight plan filed for the short trip, we climbed away from Johnstown as I carefully watched…
