ORLI
Č
AN M-8 EAGLE
PILOT'S OPERATING
REVISION NO. 05
DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 02,
HANDLING AND SERVICING
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12.8. DRAINING OF FUEL TANKS AND REFUELING
When draining or refueling, check that master switch is set to off position.
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DRAINING OF FUEL TANKS
Draining the fuel tanks is necessary before each wing disassembly.
TYPE OF
MAINTENANCE:
Line
LEVEL OF
CERTIFICATION:
Owner
LSA Repairman
Inspection LSA
Repairman Maintenance
A&P Mechanic
TOOLS REQUIRED:
PARTS REQUIRED:
METHOD TO TEST/
INSPECT:
TASK:
STATUS
PAS
S
FAIL
Make sure that the ignition switch is set to OFF.
Remove engine cowlings according to chapter 12.7.
Disconnect fuel hose downstream electrical fuel pump.
Install drain hose onto fuel pump and prepare clean jerry cans.
Set the main switch to ON and turn the fuel valve selector on one of the tanks.
Switch on the fuel pump and pump all fuel from the tank into the prepared jerry
cans.
Turn the fuel valve selector to the other tank and drain the fuel in the same way.
Turn off the fuel pump and set main switch to OFF.
Remove the drain hose and connect the fuel hose back to the fuel pump.
Reinstall the engine covers according to chapter 12.7.
ATTENTION!
THERE IS ALWAYS A CERTAIN INEXHAUSTIBLE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEFT IN THE TANKS.
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