For FUEL 1 BYPASS and FUEL 2 BYPASS indications, what action is indicated?

For FUEL 1 BYPASS and FUEL 2 BYPASS indications, what action is indicated?

• A. Land As Soon As Possible
• B. Increase Power And Continue
• C. Continue Without Change
• D. Abort Mission

Answer: (A)

FUEL BYPASS indicates the fuel filter element is clogged and the system is routing fuel around the filter. This reduces fuel filtration and increases the risk of contaminants reaching the engine, which can lead to engine damage or failure. When both engines show this indication, the situation is more serious because both fuel paths are unfiltered. The safest course is to land as soon as possible to shut down, inspect, and replace the clogged filters, and to address the fuel system before returning to flight.

FUEL BYPASS indicates the fuel filter element is clogged and the system is routing fuel around the filter. This reduces fuel filtration and increases the risk of contaminants reaching the engine, which can lead to engine damage or failure. When both engines show this indication, the situation is more serious because both fuel paths are unfiltered. The safest course is to land as soon as possible to shut down, inspect, and replace the clogged filters, and to address the fuel system before returning to flight.