Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Servicing the Acrotank
1 Move fuel selector to OFF
2 Remove the cowling; refer to section 71-02
3 Remove front instrument panel; refer to section 39-04
4 Remove the windshield assembly; refer to section 52-02
5 Remove the firewall belly panel; refer to section 5-05
6 Empty the tank as described in section 12-06
7 Disconnect the connector from the tank to the fuel selector valve
8 Disconnect the vent hose from the tank
9 Disconnect sump line to drain valve
10 Unplug the electrical connector of the level sensor
11 Remove the retaining straps
12 Lift the tank out of the fuselage
13 Check tank outside surface for discoloring (blue from Avgas), i.e. indication of leaks
If leaks are detected, contact Game Composites.
14 Check for signs of mechanical damage
15 Check thread of filler neck and fuel cap for damage
16 In the fuselage compartment, check for signs of wear or chafing at the contact surfaces,
i.e. self-adhesive rubber strips.
If required, remove residue of damaged strips and replace
17 Check clear vent lines for overall condition, routing and contamination, replace if needed
18 Position the tank in fuselage
19 Reinstall the retaining straps
20 Reconnect fuel pickup line
21 Reconnect drain line
22 Reconnect vent line
23 Reconnect electric connection of level sensor
24 Check for correct installation
Signature
25 Visually check for Leaks
26 Reinstall windshield assembly; refer to section 52-02
27 Reinstall front instrument panel; refer to section 39-04
28 Reinstall firewall belly panel; refer to section 5-05
29 Reinstall cowling; refer to section 71-02