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Safety Tip on the C-172 Fuel System: I do most my flying in Cessna products. I was reading the Generic 172 Manual (which covers the models from years 77 to 85. Found some interesting things on the Cessna 172 fuel system. It has a cross feed tube which if you have the fuel selector on "Both" it will feed fuel to the other tank and "Balance the Fuel". If you per chance have a loose fuel cap, the fuel can siphon out over the wing and can empty "Both" your tanks. In other words don't trust the Lineman Check the fuel caps before takeoff. Of course the danger of flying on Both in a cross country is having no tank to switch to if you run out on "Both". Neat thing to have: They also have a fuel quantity tester that will fit in anyones flight bag - that measures fuel for the 172 (like a dip stick) - I have one - it really comes in handy for measuring FQ. Never Trust Fuel Gauges. EOM
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