Extra 300/SC, Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 28
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL EXTRA 300/SC
PAGE DATE: 12. February 2019
7 Loosen the bail nut (1, Figure 12), move the bail wire (2) to
the side and remove the bowl (3).
8 Remove the gasket (4) and screen (5) from the strainer
housing (6).
9 Clean and inspect the screen (5), gasket (4), bowl (3), strainer
housing (6), bail wire (2) and bail nut (1). Replace any worn
or damaged components.
10 Reinstall gasket (4) and screen (5).
11 Position the gascolator bowl (3) and bail wire (2). Tighten
the bail nut (1) by hand, then continue tightening an additional
one nut flat (i.e., 60 degrees) with a wrench. Do not over
tighten.
12 Position the fuel drain line. Tighten the coupling nut of the
fuel drain tube connection to the gascolator bowl.
13 Safety the gascolator bail nut (1) to bail wire (2) and bowl
(3), bail wire (2) to the gascolator bracket with MS20995-
C32 Safety Wire, using the “double twist” method, as
described in FAA Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B CHG 1,
Chapter 7, Section 7, “SAFETYING”.
14 Place MASTER SWITCH to ON position.
15 Operate the fuel system and check for leaks.
16 Reinstall cowling.
C A U T I O N Fire hazard due to spilled fuel after draining.
Pick up any amount of fuel before starting the engine.