Serial Number 1646
Date of Issue: 23 June 2017
Revision - Original
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Refueling from storage containers
Position stairs or chair next to wing.
Protect wing surface by suitable mat.
Fuel containers, if made of metal, must be connected to grounding point of aircraft.
Open fuel tank.
Use hose with built-in strainer and self-priming pump (ball valve) to pump fuel from container to fuel tank.
If hose is not used, use a funnel with wire strainer (mesh).
Fuel Consumption Notes:
During flight, fuel consumption from tanks is not regular. Better leave fuel selector on BOTH.
If one of the tanks becomes empty - 10 liters or less (marked on the fuel gauges)
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select the other tank wit h t he
fuel val ve and continue flying, until fuel levels in both tanks equalize.
If both fuel tanks become empty - 10 liters or less (marked on the fuel gauges)
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select the BOTH position on the fuel
selector and turn on the electric pump
It is not recommended to take-off when both tanks contain less than 10 liters of fuel.
If the procedures above are not adhered to, air may enter the fuel system and the engine may stop.
Engines Start Procedures
Checks on entering the cabin
Check free movement of pedals and hand controls, check brakes and fuel level
Check the instruments, set up the altimeter for field Altimeter Setting
Fasten and tighten seat harnesses
Check that the ignition switch is in OFF position
Close and latch cabin doors
