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The pilot of a king air 90 reported the loss of engine power on approach. After landing and refueling; it was discovered that a fuel quantity indication error existed that had led to fuel starvation.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1315016 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201512 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Beech F90 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Final Approach |
| Route In Use | Visual Approach |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Fuel Quantity-Pressure Indication |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Single Pilot |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Multiengine |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 25 Flight Crew Total 7500 Flight Crew Type 500 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue |
Narrative:
Left engine; low fuel pressure light; turned on standby pump; engine quit. The auto feather worked as designed; I continued the approach; I had already been cleared to land. The landing was made without incident. After landing; each outboard fuel tank showed 300lbs of fuel; about 1 hour at normal cruise. Because I suspected fuel starvation; I had both outboard tanks topped off. The tanks had a 50 gal imbalance. With the tanks full a 250 pound difference was found. Both fuel gauges will be examined and repaired as necessary.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: The pilot of a King Air 90 reported the loss of engine power on approach. After landing and refueling; it was discovered that a fuel quantity indication error existed that had led to fuel starvation.
Narrative: Left engine; low fuel pressure light; turned on standby pump; engine quit. The auto feather worked as designed; I continued the approach; I had already been cleared to land. The landing was made without incident. After landing; each outboard fuel tank showed 300lbs of fuel; about 1 hour at normal cruise. Because I suspected fuel starvation; I had both outboard tanks topped off. The tanks had a 50 gal imbalance. With the tanks full a 250 pound difference was found. Both fuel gauges will be examined and repaired as necessary.
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