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Hello , This is a question for king air 350i pilots or crew. How long does it take to fuel a 350i 50% from empty ? Trying to config. my GSX fueling loading time. - Thank you Alan Sims

Typically, it takes about 20 minutes to fully fuel a King Air. There is some additional time that it takes, especially when filling the mains, to allow the fuel to settle and fully stretch the rubber fuel cells that make up part of the fuel system.

Thank you CAPFlyer. Now i know about how long to set up my GSX ! Thanks for the fast response, have a good day. __ Alan sims

Factor in the ramp crew climbing a ladder for the mains, and awkwardly climbing on the wing for the auxs.

Thank you !

Victory103 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:11 pm

Factor in the ramp crew climbing a ladder for the mains, and awkwardly climbing on the wing for the auxs.

That does.

Once you get good at it, it's not too hard. If you're using 2 guys with 2 hoses, it usually takes less than 15 minutes.

Great info. Thank you . It is fantastic to get the info from the people that do it. This helps a lot. I hope you guys are careful when you are up there ! --- Alan Sims

Yeah, it's actually not that high of a ladder. I could use a step stool, but I like having a full ladder. Wing's only 6 foot up at the fuel port. Fun part is getting on the wings of King Airs whose operators like to wax the inner wing. Makes it fun. There is one particular 350 I almost fell off the wing of because it was so slick. The pilot and I continue to tell each other every time when we almost fall off (him when polishing the plane, me when fueling it). Good story time.

Laughs !, when i started this i did not think i would here any response.Walking on the wing does not sound fun. Thanks for the response's good info. Alan sims