Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
September 1, 2014
1-11
The fuel drain valve outlet is located behind and below the left seat on the outside of the fuselage; to
check for water and dirt, push the neck of the drain pipe gently upwards, into the fuselage and
subsequently a fuel sample can be taken.
For refuelling information see section 7.1
1.4 Oil
Oil tank capacity…………………………………………………. 3.2 quarts
Maximum oil quantity……………………………………………. 2.6 quarts
Minimum o
il quantity……………………………………………. 2.1 quarts
Oil specification:
Use semi-synthetic 10w40 motorcycle type oil of a registered brand name. Caution
:
When selecting the
most suitable lubricants refer to the additional information in the Rotax Service Information SI-18-1997.
Normally the recommended oil is Aeroshell Sport 4 (a 10w40 semi-synthetic oil)
.
—
Use only oil with API classification "
SF
" or "
SG
"!
—
Due to the high stresses in the reduction gears, oils with gear additives such as high
performance motor cycle oils are required
—
Because of the incorporated friction clutch, oils with friction modifier additives are
unsuitable as this could result in a slipping clutch during normal operation.
—
Heavy duty 4-stroke motor cycle oils meet all the requirements. These oils are normally
not mineral oils but are semi- or full synthetic oils.
—
Oils primarily for Diesel engines are
insufficient
due to
high temperature properties
and additives which favor clutch slipping, generally therefore are unsuitable.
CAUTION
:
If the engine is mainly run on AVGAS
more frequent
oil changes will be required. See Rotax
Service Information SI-18-1997.
For additional information concerning oil system consult
Operator’s Manual for all versions of Rotax
912
supplied with the engine.
The maximum and minimum oil level is indicated by two marks on the dipstick in the oil tank.
1.5 Operating weights and loading (occupants, baggage, fuel, ballast)
Empty weight (with typical options)....................................... 655 lbs
Max. take-off weight............................................................. 1235 lbs
Max. landing weight............................................................... 1235 lbs
Max. fuel weight…………………………………………………. 135 lbs
Max. baggage weight in baggage compartm
ent……………. 50 lbs
Maximum num
ber of persons on board…………………....... 2
Minimum crew weight…………………………………………… 121 lbs
WARNING
Make sure that above-mentioned weight limits are strictly followed.
Structural failures which result from overloading of the aircraft may
be dramatic and catastrophic.
The additional stress placed on the structural parts by overloading can accelerate the occurrence of metal
fatigue failures. Also, flight characteristics might change significantly when aircraft is overloaded. Take-off
and landing distance is significantly longer for overloaded aircraft. Overloading of the aircraft is one of the
causes of accidents.
