ACA Citabria Explorer 7ECA, Flight Operations Manual

Page: 53 / 55

Citabria 7-4
FUEL SYSTEM
Use 100LL minimum octane or 100/130 (100/130 low lead for 7ECA) octane aviation fuel.
Observe all required precautions when fueling the aircraft. Fill each wing tank through the
respective filler neck on the top surface of the wings. The caps are non-vented type and must
be properly secured or fuel will siphon out and feed unevenly during flight.
NOTE
Because of cross feeding between the two tanks, they should be re-topped during refueling to
assure maximum capacity.
A quick drain is provided on the gascolator with access to the control knob through the
inspection cover on the engine cowl. This should be used during the pre-flight inspection to
check for fuel contamination.
The system low point drain is located externally on the fuselage belly aft of the rear seat and
should be used during unusually high moisture conditions or if water is present in the
gascolator. Each tank also has a drain plug to remove fuel from the tank if necessary.
WARNING
After using drains, insure that no leakage is evident.
BATTERY
The battery is located behind the baggage compartment (7ECA, battery located in engine
compartment) and sealed in a container. To gain access, remove the aft baggage compartment
panel. The battery should be checked every 50 hours (10 hours for aerobatic flight) or 30 days
for proper electrolyte level and evidence of spilled acid.
If the battery is to be removed, disconnect the ground cable (negative)first and. install last.
BRAKES
The brake fluid reservoir is mounted to the aft side of the firewall. A filling port is on top of the
reservoir and the overfill vent is located at the upper right main gear leg.
The reservoir can also be replenished under pressure by using the brake bleed fittings on the
bottom of the wheel brake assembly.
CAUTION