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SECTION 8
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT912
HANDLING & MAINTENANCE
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 102
8 HANDLING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
8.1 Introduction
This section contains factory recommended procedures for proper ground handling and routine care for
your aircraft. Included in this section is relevant information required by the operator.
8.2 Identification Plate
The aircraft has two identification plates. The wing identification plate can be found on the negative
plate of the universal bracket. The base identification plate can be found on the seat mast block on the
left side of the aircraft. The serial number should be quoted when corresponding with the factory.
8.3 Aircraft Documents
The Aircraft Operating Instructions is one of a series of documents required to safely operate this
aircraft. A document list can be found in section 0 of this manual under DATA PACKAGE.
8.4 Aircraft Inspection, Maintenance and repair
Maintainer qualifications vary from country to country. The operator / maintainer should be familiar with
the local requirements. Maintenance requirements are outlined in the base maintenance manual for the
base unit and in the wing maintenance manual for the wing. The following sections have been included
because it is considered that the information may be required on a more regular basis.
8.5 Fuel System
8.5.1
Filling Fuel Tanks
The properties of the fuel tank material cause an increase in capacity after the first 2 to 3 tanks of fuel.
Initial capacity is 64 litres with the "aged" capacity 70 litres. The fuel level markings have been
positioned for the fuel tank capacity at 70 litres.
The XT has a single fuel tank. When the tank is being filled there may be a slight pressure differential
between the sides of the tank, causing the fuel cap side to fill slightly faster than the other side. Allow
time for the breather valves to equalise the pressure to allow complete filling and check that both sides
are sufficiently full. Fill to the neck of the fuel entrance.
8.5.2
Fuel Specification
FUEL
Preferred Fuel Type
En228 Premium/Regular. Super grade gasoline, lead free, min RON 90
Optional Fuel Type
AVGAS (see note)
Table 1 Section 8. Fuel Specification
NOTE
Due to higher lead content in AVGAS, the wear of the valve seats and deposits in the combustion
chamber will increase. Therefore, use AVGAS only if you encounter problems with vapour lock or if the
other fuel type is not available.
Use of AvGas requires higher frequency maintenance intervals. If AVGAS is used the Rotax web site
should be referenced for maintenance requirements. See Rotax service information 18-UL-97-D/E
Refer to section 2.12 for fuel capacities and limitations.
WARNING
IT IS THE PILOTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL SERVICE BULLETINS HAVE BEEN
ADDRESSED. IT IS ALSO THE PILOTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AS OUTLINED IN THE APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE
MANUAL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE AVIATION REGULATIONS.
