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ESIGN
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ANDLING
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S
ERVICING
SR20
S
ERVICING
P/N 11934-005
8-15
An oil filler cap and dipstick are located at the right rear of the engine and
are accessible through an access door on the top right side of the engine
cowling.
• CAUTION •
The engine must not be operated with less than six quarts of oil in
the sump (dipstick indication). Seven quarts is recommended for
extended flights.
To Check and Add Oil
1.
Open access door on upper right-hand side of cowl. Pull dipstick and
verify oil level.
2.
If oil level is below 6 quarts (5.7 liters), remove filler cap and add oil
through filler as required to reach 6 - 7 quarts (5.7 - 6.6 liters).
3.
Verify oil level and install dipstick and filler cap.
4.
Close and secure access panel.
Fuel System Servicing
Observe all safety precautions required when handling gasoline. Fuel fillers
are located on the forward slope of the wing. Each wing holds a maximum
of 29.3 U.S. gallons. When using less than the standard 58.5 gallon capacity,
fuel should be distributed equally between each side.
• WARNING •
During fueling, have a fire extinguisher available.
Ground fuel nozzle and fuel truck to airplane exhaust pipe and ground
fuel truck or cart to suitable earth ground.
Do not fill tank within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any energized electrical
equipment capable of producing a spark.
Smoking or open flames are prohibited within 100 ft (30.5 m) of air-
plane or refuel vehicle.
Do not operate radios or electrical equipment during refuel operations.
Do not operate any electrical switches.
Reissue A