Fuel Pump Selector switches INOP

[dreamboxlouisville]

I'm not sure if this has been addressed or not but I have noticed that during startup procedures as well as in flight it doesn't make any difference if the fuel pumps are switched on or off. I have mistakenly started and flown with all fuel pump switches in the off position. Turning these switches off I would imagine would prevent the engines from starting/stay on with lack of fuel. Not sure if the 737-300 has a safety to kick them on regardless of switch position, or if this is a bug in the aircraft. If it is a bug I would say its a pretty major one considering it's a big step in startup/flying. I've also noticed that the Fuel Crossfeed switch doesn't make a difference either because it fails to balance out tanks when they are inbalanced. Does this panel have any functionality at all or is it just a static panel for the motions?

[Tom Stian]

 

[Tom Stian]

56 minutes ago, dreamboxlouisville said:

I've also noticed that the Fuel Crossfeed switch doesn't make a difference either because it fails to balance out tanks when they are inbalanced

How is your procedure to balance the fuel?

It dosent help to just open the Crossfeed. You need to do as follow.

 

Edited June 21, 2016 by Tom Stian

[dreamboxlouisville]

Thanks for the info, great information and I will follow this procedure in the future. !