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6.5 Filling the fuel
Due to the composite construction of the airplane, increasing occurrence of the static
electricity is possible, so while filling the fuel, keep this procedure:
- make sure there is no open fire near the airplane; especially make sure no one is smoking
near the cockpit
- get ready the fire extinguisher that that can be used on flammable liquids
- make sure the grounding cable located
on the right undercarriage leg
is reaching the
ground
- use only approved gasoline cans, use only a funnel approved for gasoline. It can be
grounded with the grounding pin to the ground. (Do not use plastic cans or funnels, with no
certification for gasoline)
- do not wear clothes that support creation of static electricity while filling the fuel (synthetic
fibers, etc.)
- check that all electrical appliances, ignition circuits and the main switch are turned off
- close the fuel valve
- unlock and screw out the fuel cap
- edge in the buckskin refill filter under the filling neck of the funnel approved for filling the
airplanes
ATTENTION
Do not use filter refills from synthetic fibers
- slowly pour in fuel, pay attention and stop when you splash the fuel on the wing skin
- while filling, do not press the wing with your hands and do not put the gasoline can on the
wing, the sandwich skin is not constructed to resist such a load
- after filling up the tank remove the funnel, screw down the fuel cap, lock it and wipe off the
remains of the splashed fuel from the wing skin
6.6 Placards and their locations
- the placard introducing the maximum weight of the crew and the load depending on the
amount of fuel in the tank is located at the left front part of the canopy
- the placard indicating which type of engine oil is used is located on the upper engine
cowling
6.7 Stepping up on an airplane
When stepping up on an airplane, use the steps placed on the sides of the airplane.
Step up on the wing of an airplane one person after another. If both persons step on the step
at the same time, the tail of an airplane will lower to the ground. Step on the wing only in the
place where anti-slip strips are introduced.
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