Installation and maintenance manual for mechanical fuel pump FLYGAS – Version 1.2 Experimenter
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circumstances. In case of sudden power loss or switching off the engine pilots
must be able to make an emergency landing. Flying exclusively on flat areas and
open countryside without going over the airfield. The aircraft fitted with this kit has
to fly only in daytime light conditions and visibility (VFR - Visual flight rules -). It is
prohibited the installation on vehicles supported by rotary wing (as helicopter,
autogyro and other aircraft like these). It is strictly prohibited to install it on
acrobatics aircrafts (inverted flight, etc. ..). This kit is designed for a possible
application on aircraft used only under VFR conditions, which have the ability of
controlled landing even with the engine off or damaged.
Failure to observe these instructions excludes the system manufacturer from any liability.
For the variety of models, equipments, and types of aircrafts on which you can install the
Mechanical Fuel Pump FLYGAS gives
no warranties
or documentation about the adaptability of
this kit on a particular type of engine or vehicle.
Moreover, FLYGAS gives no warranties regarding the compatibility of this kit with any other parts,
element or system that can be chosen by the manufacturer / user for the application on the plane.
FLYGAS recommends you to select and install a proper aircraft instrumentation.
These tools are not included in the kit.
Before each flight be sure that all instruments of motor control are operational and reliable.
Make sure that they can be reached in case of emergency.
Before starting the engine with propeller installed, the pilot must ensure that the surrounding area
is clear of obstacles, people and other vehicles.
Start the engine with brakes and hand on the throttle control and follow the necessary heating
time.
Turn on the engine with propeller installed only in special open places away from people especially
if they are not employees!
Prevent use by unauthorized persons, inexperienced people or people who haven’t read and
understood this manual.
Certain geographical areas, altitudes and weather conditions presents a higher
risk than others. The Mechanical Fuel Pump may require more protection from
the weather as humidity, dust and sand, or an extra maintenance.
Improper installation, use of inappropriate electrical connectors and pipe fittings of non-standard
aircraft, discharge the manufacturer of the kit from any liability. Unauthorized modification plant fuel
automatically exclude the manufacturer of the kit from any liability.
Replacement parts must be the same authorized by FLYGAS and described in
this manual; the usage of non original spare or used parts discharges the
manufacturer from any responsibility.
This kit has not been tested for safety and durability standards for the aircraft. All
the risks involved will be borne by the user. The added weight of the kit varies
inevitably the centre of gravity and moment of inertia on the three axes aircraft.
Before you make a good flight it’s necessary to check what that change involves
and be sure to carry out all the consequent changes.
While refuelling, protect the engine and supply system from contamination and
exposure
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