Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
September 1, 2014
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7. Aircraft ground handling and servicing
7.1 Refueling, servicing oil and coolant
7.1.1 Refueling
1. verify the main switch OFF and key removed from switch
2. remove fuel tank cap
3. refuel with correct fuel grade until level rises to near the filler opening (or any required level
– do
not over fill)
4. replace fuel cap and check for security
5. wipe off any spilled fuel from wings
–
CAUTION:
Take great care to prevent fuel getting on to
windscreen, skylights, or door windows (because it will immediately damage clear surfaces).
6. repeat for opposite fuel tank
Refuelling should be carried out in areas where there is not risk of endangering either the aircraft,
personnel, other property, or the environment. It is recommended that the pilot/owner fuels the plane to
avoid the possibility of the line-man making a mistake and causing damage. When refuelling from a
container, a funnel with a screen or filter to trap impurities must be used. Before flight, it is necessary to
check fuel system for evidence of water. Samples should be taken in a transparent container from the fuel
drain valve located at the bottom of the fuselage below the cockpit area. The total content of fuel can be
drained when necessary by means of the fuel drain valve.
When putting fuel into tanks, be careful to avoid getting any fuel onto the windscreen or window panel s
with fuel as fuel contains corrosive components that will cause
IMMEDIATE damage
to cockpit glazing.
Make sure that the fuel tank caps are securely closed when refuelling is completed.
7.1.2 Servicing oil
The proper oil type should always be used
– see this manual or the engine manual.
1. make sure that the ignition and master switches are off
2. remove the top engine cowling
3. remove oil tank filler cap and remove and inspect dipstick
4. when the oil level is not between minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick add oil. Do not
add oil above the MAX level
– the excess oil would be overflowed out of the engine anyway
5. replace oil tank filler cap
6. replace the top engine cowling
The oil is to be changed every 50 or 100 hours of operation
– see Maintenance Manual and engine
documentation for details. The first oil change is to be performed after the initial 25 hours of operation on
a new or overhauled engine.
7.1.3 Servicing coolant
The proper coolant type should always be used
– see this manual.
1. make sure that ignition and master switch are off
2. remove the top engine cowling
3. remove the cap of the coolant tank
4. add coolant as necessary
5. replace coolant tank cap
6. replace the top engine cowling
