CIRRUS AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODELS SR22 AND SR22T

FUEL
1. GENERAL
This chapter contains information on the storage, distribution, and indicating components of the fuel sys-
tem.
The engine is supplied with fuel drawn out of the left or right integral fuel tank (depending on the fuel selec-
tor valve position). Fuel flows through a flapper assembly (Serials 22-0002 & subs: swing check valve),
integral collector tank, selector valve, electric auxiliary fuel pump, gascolator, engine-driven fuel pump, fuel
flow sensor, throttle body, fuel injection manifold, and is then distributed to the fuel nozzles. All fuel line fit-
tings installed in the cabin area of the fuselage are enclosed in a vented and drained enclosure.
Fuel system troubleshooting flowchart: (See Figure 28-001)
Fuel system layout: (See Figure 28-002)
Fuel system schematic: (See Figure 28-003)
For maintenance practices pertinent to the engine-driven fuel pump, fuel flow sensor, and fuel nozzles
refer to Chapter 73, Engine Fuel Systems. (Refer to 73-00)

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2. TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

Filler cap leaks. Filler cap improperly installed. Install filler cap properly.

Seal improperly installed. Replace fuel cap seal.

Deteriorated seal. Replace fuel cap seal.

Improperly tightened cap fuel Tighten or loosen fuel cap nuts as

nuts. required.

Fuel connector(s) leak. Loose connector(s). Inspect and tighten connector(s).

Defective seals. Replace seals.

Defective thread. Replace threaded component.

Insufficient fuel flow. Restricted fuel filter/screen. Clean filter or screen.

Defective mechanical fuel pump. Replace pump.

Defective fuel pressure sensor or Replace pressure sensor.

insufficient voltage supplied. Find voltage problem.

Cracked fuel line. Replace line.

Normal starting procedures result Faulty electric fuel pump. Replace pump.
in difficult starting.

No fuel flow to engine driven fuel Fuel selector valve not in the on Turn selector valve on.
pump. position.

Fuel tanks empty. Fill tanks with approve fuel.

Fuel line disconnected or broken. Repair or replace line.

Fuel tank screen plugged. Clean or replace screen.

Defective fuel selector valve. Replace selector valve.

Plugged gascolator. Clean or replace gascolator.

Fuel line plugged. Remove obstruction.

Frozen fuel line. Thaw and drain complete fuel sys-

tem.

Fuel starvation after start up. Insufficient fuel flow. See remedies from above.

Malfunction of engine-driven fuel Replace pump.

pump or fuel system.

Fuel vents plugged. Remove obstruction.

Water in fuel. Remove water.

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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

No fuel output indicated from fuel Mixture control set in lean position Adjust mixture control richer and
flow gage when auxiliary pump is and throttle lever is pulled back. move throttle lever forward.
operated.

NOTE: If the auxiliary pump is

turned on when the engine is off,
the fuel flow gage will show a
momentary fuel flow.

Fuel line disconnected before fuel Check all fuel lines and connect.
flow sensor.

Defective fuel pump switch. Replace switch.

Open or defective circuit breaker. Reset or replace circuit breaker.

Loose connections or open circuit. Tighten connections/Repair wire.

Defective electric fuel pump. Replace pump.

Defective engine-driven fuel pump Replace pump/troubleshoot fuel

bypass or defective fuel system. system.

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Trouble Probable Cause
Fuel quantity indicator indicates Resistance to fuel level indicator
inaccurate fuel level. from fuel level sending units are
unstable and/or greater than 70
ohms (depending on fuel level).
Resistance of each fuel level
sender dial from inboard through
outboard locations are unstable
and/or greater than 35 ohms
(depending on fuel level).
Fuel level out of calibration.
Defective fuel sensor.
Defective fuel quantity indicator.
Incorrectly adjusted fuel sensor.
Faulty fuel system wiring.
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Remedy
Disconnect airplane harness from
console indicator and verify resis-
tance of RH wing (pins 4 & 9) and
LH wing (pins 2 & 9) is stable and
measures between 0-70 ohms
(depending on fuel level).
Perform System Test - Fuel Send-
ing Unit. (Refer to 28-40)
Check continuity in airplane wire
harness between indicator and
sending units.
Perform Adjustment/Test - Fuel
Quantity Indicator. (Refer to 28-
40)
Verify resistance from inboard
through outboard fuel level sender
dials are stable and between 0-35
ohms depending on fuel level.
Perform Functional Test - Fuel
Quantity Sensor Dial. (Refer to 28-
40)
Perform System Test - Fuel Send-
ing Unit. (Refer to 28-40)
Perform Adjustment/Test - Fuel
Quantity Sensors. (Refer to 28-40)
Adjust calibration using fuel indi-
cator trim adjustments.
If unable to calibrate, ensure both
sending units indicate “E” at zero
calibration and maximum at high
gain.
Perform Adjustment/Test - Fuel
Quantity Indicator. (Refer to 28-
40)
Note: Indicator has active damp-
ening. Allow indicator to stabilize
for approximately one minute
before making adjustments.
Replace sensor.
Replace indicator.
Adjust sensor.
Repair/Replace wire(s).
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Trouble Probable Cause
No fuel quantity indication. Fuel tanks empty.
Left or right fuel tank circuit
breaker open or defective.
Loose connections or open circuit. Tighten connections/repair wire.
Incorrect power to fuel level indi-
cator in console.
Resistance to fuel level indicator
from fuel level sending units are
unstable and/or greater than 70
ohms (depending on fuel level).
Defective fuel sensor.
Defective fuel quantity indicator.
Incorrectly adjusted fuel sensor.
Faulty fuel system wiring.
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Remedy
Fill with approved fuel.
Reset or replace circuit breaker.
Disconnect airplane harness from
indicator and verify voltage
between pins 1 & 9 measures
between ~24-28v.
Check airplane power source and
resolve.
Disconnect airplane harness from
indicator and verify resistance of
RH wing (pins 4 & 9) and LH wing
(pins 2 & 9) is stable and mea-
sures between 0-70 ohms
(depending on fuel level).
Perform Functional Test - Fuel
Quantity Sensor Dial. (Refer to 28-
40)
Perform System Test - Fuel Send-
ing Unit. (Refer to 28-40)
Check continuity in airplane wire
harness between indicator and
sending units.
Perform Adjustment/Test - Fuel
Quantity Indicator. (Refer to 28-
40)
Replace sensor.
Replace indicator.
Adjust sensor.
Repair/Replace wire(s).
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Trouble Probable Cause
Fluctuating fuel level indications. Incorrect power to fuel level indi-
cator in console.
Resistance to fuel level indicator
from fuel level sending units are
unstable and/or greater than 70
ohms (depending on fuel level).
Resistance of each fuel level
sender dial from inboard through
outboard locations are unstable
and/or greater than 35 ohms
(depending on fuel level).
Fluctuating fuel flow indications. Fuel flow indicator/transducer.
Vapor in fuel lines.
Fuel leaks from electric fuel pump Faulty internal fuel pump seal.
drain manifold fitting.
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Remedy
Disconnect airplane harness from
indicator and verify voltage
between pins 1 & 9 measures
between ~24-28v.
Check airplane power source and
resolve.
Disconnect airplane harness from
console indicator and verify resis-
tance of RH wing (pins 4 & 9) and
LH wing (pins 2 & 9) is stable and
measures between 0-70 ohms
(depending on fuel level).
Perform Functional Test - Fuel
Quantity Sensor Dial. (Refer to 28-
40)
Perform System Test - Fuel Send-
ing Unit. (Refer to 28-40)
Check continuity in airplane wire
harness between indicator and
sending units.
Perform Adjustment/Test - Fuel
Quantity Indicator. (Refer to 28-
40)
Verify resistance from inboard
through outboard fuel level sender
dials are stable and between 0-35
ohms depending on fuel level.
Perform System Test - Fuel Send-
ing Unit. (Refer to 28-40)
Perform Adjustment/Test - Fuel
Quantity Sensors. (Refer to 28-40)
Replace fuel flow indicator/trans-
ducer.
Turn on auxiliary fuel pump.
Replace electric fuel pump.
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1 STEP 1A
Failure to Check power to Disconnect Measure
display fuel YES fuel level airplane harness voltage between
level? indicator in from indicator. pins 1 & 9.
console:

STEP 1B
Check airplane
Check resistance to Approximately power
fuel level indicator YES 24 ˇ 28V? NO
source and
from fuel level
resolve.
sending units:

NO

Disconnect Measure
airplane resistance of RH Stable and Troubleshoot Fuel
harness from wing (pins 4 & 9) between 0-70 NO Level Sender
console and LH wing (pins Ohms? Assembly.
indicator. 2 & 9).

YES

2 Check continuity in
Fluctuating airplane wire
Troubleshoot Fuel
fuel level YES Perform STEP 1A Perform STEP 1B harness between
Level Indicator.
indicator? indicator and
sending units.

STEP 2C
Check resistance
of each fuel level
sender dial:
NO

Measure
resistance starting Stable and Troubleshoot Fuel
inboard and move between 0-35 NO Level Sender
outboard. Ohms? Assembly.

3
Faulty fuel level
YES
indication?

Allow indicator to
NO STEP 3C stabilize for ~1
YES Perform STEP 1B Perform STEP 2C Perform fuel level minute before
calibration: making
adjustments.

Perform
Adjustment/Test ˇ
Troubleshoot Fuel Calibration Fuel Quantity
YES
Level Indicator. OK? Indicator.
(Refer to 28-40)

NO

Ensure sending
Adjust calibration units show “E” at
Troubleshoot Fuel
using fuel zero calibration &
Level Sender
indicator trim high gain backed
Assembly.
adjustments. just off max.

SR22_MM28_3326

Figure 28-001
Fuel System Troubleshooting Flowchart (Sheet 1 of 3)
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Troubleshoot Fuel
Level Indicator

2.2 ohms = p/n 38K5441 Resistors must be

Obtain axial lead 18 ohms = p/n 38K5430 0.1 - 0.125W
resistors from 24 ohms = p/n 38K5446 power rating and a
Newark or any 36 ohms = p/n 38K5467 accuracy tolerance
source. 62 ohms = p/n 38K5498 +/-1.

Connect 24-28v
DC power to
indicator:
(+) = Pin 1
(gnd) = Pin 9

Connect resistor to
indicator:
Left = Pins 2 & 9
Right = Pins 4 & 9

Verify needle 2.2 ohms = 0 gal

18 ohms = 10 gal If indicator
position. Needle calibration is
position can vary 24 ohms = 20 gal
36 ohms = 30 gal not correct, values
2-3 gallons. will vary.
62 ohms = full

Adjust high gain to

Perform bench Adjust low gain
Ohms vs. half way between
level calibration on screw fully to Connect resistors
gallons NO clockwise and
gage. counterclockwise to gage again.
correct? counterclockwise
position.
position.

YES

Adjust low/high
Fuel Level
Other resistors pots as necessary
Indicator functions YES
match chart? to have needle
correctly.
show 0 and full.

NO

Indicator is
defective.
Replace Fuel
Level Indicator.
(Refer to 28-40)

SR22_MM28_3328

Figure 28-001
Fuel System Troubleshooting Flowchart (Sheet 2 of 3)
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Troubleshoot Fuel
Level Sender Assy

Access inboard
and outboard
sending units
through wing
access panels.

Disconnect
sending unit from
airplane
wire harness.

Take initial
Measure readings. Shake
resistance from wing, allow fuel to
sending unit dial settle, and
as installed. re-take readings.

Dial is defective.
Replace Fuel
Stable? NO
Level Sender Dial.
(Refer to 28-40)

YES

Dial is defective. Dial is defective.

Between Replace Fuel Replace Fuel
0-35 Ohms? NO
Level Sender Dial. Level Sender Dial.
(Refer to 28-40) (Refer to 28-40)

YES
NO

Use metallic object Connect dial to

Remove Fuel (i.e. steel ruler, multimeter or Resistance
Operative? NO Level Sender Dial. rod, bar) to bottom ohmmeter to between 0-3.5
(Refer to 28-40) out dial needle at observe ohms?
“E” empty. resistance.

YES
YES

Remove Fuel Values Rotate metallic

Level Float Values Values
>35 ohms at object slowly and
Assembly and bounce slightly NO bounce greatly NO
full or during watch resistance
inspect. (~ ±2ohm)? (> 2ohm)?
sweep? on ohmmeter.

YES YES YES

Dial is defective. Dial is defective.

Install Fuel Level
Dial is OK for Replace Fuel Replace Fuel
Sender Dial.
installation. Level Sender Dial. Level Sender Dial.
(Refer to 28-40)
(Refer to 28-40) (Refer to 28-40)

SR22_MM28_3330

Figure 28-001
Fuel System Troubleshooting Flowchart (Sheet 3 of 3)
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4
9
8
3
2

6
7 1

LEGEND
1. Fuel System Vent, NACA
(Underside of Wing)
2. Fuel Tank
3. Fuel Tank Strainers
4. Collector Tank
5. Selector Valve
6. Fuel Gage
7. Engine Driven Fuel Pump
8. Gascolator
Serials 22-0002 thru 22-2333, 9. Electric Boost Pump
22-2335 thru 22-2419, 22-2421 thru 22-2437.

SR22_MM28_1344A

Figure 28-002
Fuel System - Serials 22-0002 thru 22-2437 (Sheet 1 of 2)
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4
9
3
7 2

6 1
8

LEGEND
1. Fuel System Vent, NACA
(Underside of Wing)
2. Fuel Tank
3. Fuel Tank Strainers
4. Collector Tank
5. Selector Valve
6. Fuel Gage
7. Engine Driven Fuel Pump
8. Gascolator
9. Electric Boost Pump

SR22_MM28_2563A

Figure 28-002
Fuel System - Serials 22-2438 & subs, 22T-0001 & subs (Sheet 2 of 2)
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ANNUNCIATOR
FUEL
FUEL
VENT FILLER QUANTITY FILLER VENT
INDICATOR

L. WING TANK R. WING TANK

L. WING R. WING
COLLECTOR COLLECTOR

SELECTOR
FLAPPER VALVE FLAPPER
VALVE VALVE
DRAIN FIREWALL
(5 PLACES)

ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST

SELECTOR VALVE AUXILIARY RELAY
OPERATION PUMP FUEL
PUMP
OIL
PRIME PRESSURE
RETURN SENSOR
RIGHT GASCOLATOR (LOW PRESSURE)
FEED
ENGINE
DRIVEN
FUEL PUMP
MIXTURE CNTL.
RETURN
LEFT
FEED STARTING
FUEL CIRCUIT / DAU
FLOW Serials 22-0278 and subs,
INDICATOR 22-0002 thru 22-0277 after SB 22-73-01.

OFF TO
SELECTOR
VALVE
FUEL
THROTTLE BOOST
RELAY
METERING
NOTE VALVE ELECTRIC FUEL
AUXILIARY PUMP
In Prime mode, relay allows
high-speed pump operation until PUMP
10 psi oil pressure is reached then PRIME
drops to low-speed operation.
TO
INJECTOR GASCOLATOR
In Prime mode, relay allows MANIFOLD
high-speed pump operation
until 2-4 psi fuel pressure is Serials 22-0002 thru 22-0277 before SB 22-73-01.
reached then drops to
low-speed operation. FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH
SR22_MM28_1350E
Serials 22-0002 thru 22-2333, 22-2335 thru 22-2419, 22-2420 thru 22-2437.

Figure 28-003
Fuel System Schematic - Serials 22-0002 thru 22-2437 (Sheet 1 of 3)
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ANNUNCIATOR
FUEL
FUEL
VENT QUANTITY VENT
FILLER INDICATOR FILLER

L. WING TANK R. WING TANK

L. WING R. WING
COLLECTOR COLLECTOR

CHECK CHECK
VALVE VALVE

SELECTOR
FLAPPER VALVE FLAPPER
VALVE VALVE
DRAIN FIREWALL
(5 PLACES)

ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST

SELECTOR VALVE AUXILIARY RELAY
OPERATIO N PUMP FUEL
PUMP
OIL
PRIME PRESSURE
RETURN SENSOR
RIGHT GASCOLATOR (LOW PRESSURE)
FEED
ENGINE
DRIVEN
FUEL PUMP
MIXTURE CNTL.
RETURN
LEFT
FEED STARTING
CIRCUIT / DAU / GEA 71

OFF

FUEL
THROTTLE FLOW
METERING INDICATOR
VALVE

NOTE INJECTOR
In Prime mode, relay allows MANIFOLD
high-speed pump operation until
10 psi oil pressure is reached then
drops to low-speed operation.
FUEL PRESSURE
SWITCH SR22_MM28_2392A

Figure 28-003
Fuel System Schematic - Serials 22-2438 & subs (Sheet 2 of 3)
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ANNUNCIATOR
FUEL
FUEL
VENT QUANTITY VENT
FILLER INDICATOR FILLER

L. WING TANK R. WING TANK

L. WING R. WING
COLLECTOR COLLECTOR

SELECTOR
FLAPPER VALVE FLAPPER
VALVE VALVE
DRAIN FIREWALL
(5 PLACES)

ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST

SELECTOR VALVE AUXILIARY RELAY
OPERATIO N PUMP FUEL
PUMP

RETURN HIGH
RIGHT GASCOLATOR BOOST/ ENGINE SPEED
FEED PRIME
SENSOR
ENGINE (LOW RPM)
DRIVEN
FUEL PUMP
MIXTURE CNTL.
RETURN
LEFT
FEED
ENGINE
AIRFRAME
UNIT
MAP SENSOR
OFF (HIGH in Hg)

THROTTLE
METERING
VALVE
NOTE
In HIGH BOOST/PRIME INJECTOR FUEL FLOW
mode, relay allows fuel MANIFOLD INDICATOR
pump operation only when
manifold pressure is greater
than 24 in Hg or, - to
facilitate engine starting
- when engine speed is
less than 500 RPM. FUEL PRESSURE
SWITCH SR22_MM28_3265

Figure 28-003
Fuel System Schematic - Serials 22T-0001 & subs (Sheet 3 of 3)
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