AEROPRAKT 22LS, Pilot Operating Handbook

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AEROPRAKT-22LS Pilot Operating Handbook A22LS-POH-04
Fig. 22. Disconnection of the horizontal tail
9.6.3 Propeller removal
Before dismantling the engine from the aircraft remove the propeller as follows:
- remove the locking wire from the studs;
- undo nuts and remove the studs;
- remove the propeller by pulling gently by its hub.
When installing the engine on the aircraft propeller should be installed in reversed order.
Locking of the nuts on the studs should be done in such a way that the wire prevents
loosening of the nuts. Disassembled propeller should be carried in a soft package.
9.6.4 Engine removal
Engine removal shall be done in the following order:
- remove the engine cowling panels;
- drain the cooling liquid and close all drain openings with plugs;
- remove the water cooler;
- drain the oil and close all drain openings with plugs;
- remove the oil cooler;
- disconnect electrical system cables (connector is installed on the firewall);
- disconnect the throttle and choke control cables;
- disconnect fuel lines;
- drain the fuel from the float chambers of the carburetors;
- pull away the exhaust pipes and remove the exhaust muffler;
- remove the split pins from engine mount attachment studs;
- undo the nuts, take out the bolts and remove the engine.
Engine installation should be performed in reversed order. After installation of the engine
install the propeller on it.
NOTE: Before wing removal empty the wing tanks!
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