Diamond Aircraft DV 20 E 2022, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
DV 20 E AMM Fuel
Doc # 4.02.25
Rev. 2
28-10-00
Page 203
15 Mar 2022
B. Install the Fuel Tank
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
(1) Make sure that the rubber pads are in position
on the spar bridge and the B-bulkhead.
(2) Put the fuel tank in position in the airplane.
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Hold the tank upside-down with the stepped
edge facing aft.
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Move the tank above the seat back.
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Turn the tank so that the stepped edge goes
down behind the seat back.
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Keep turning the tank until it is the correct
way up.
Refer to Figure 2.
(3) Install the steel band which holds the tank:
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Tighten the nuts at each end equally.
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Pull upwards on the middle of the strap with
a spring balance.
Refer to Figure 2.
The movement of the strap must be 0.15
- 0.23 in at 11 lb load (5 ± 1 mm at 5 kg
load).
(4) Connect the wires to the fuel quantity sensor.
(5) Install the rubber hose for the fuel filler:
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Put the hose in position on the connection
sleeve.
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Tighten the hose-clamps.
(6) Connect the pipe to the fuel drain valve.
(7) Connect the fuel return hose.
(8) Connect the fuel supply hose.
(9) Refuel the airplane.
(10) Examine the fuel tank installation. Look especially for fuel leaks.
NOTE: If you find a leak from the tank (not from the connections), you must remove the
tank for repair. Obey the regulations of your airworthiness authority when you
repair fuel tanks.