FUEL DRAIN
Figure 8-3
(c)
Filling Fuel Tanks
Observe all required precautions for handling gasoline. Fuel is stored in two twenty-five gallon
(24 usable) tanks.
(d)
Draining Fuel Strainer, Sumps and Lines
The fuel system sumps and strainer should be drained daily prior to the first flight and after
refueling to avoid the accumulation of contaminants such as water or sediment. Each fuel tank is
equipped with an individual quick drain located at the lower inboard rear corner of the tank. The
fuel strainer is equipped with a quick drain located on the front lower corner of the firewall. Each of
the fuel tank sumps should be drained first. Then the fuel strainer should be drained twice, once with
the fuel selector valve on each tank. Each time fuel is drained, sufficient fuel should be allowed to
flow to ensure removal of contaminants. This fuel should be collected in a suitable container,
examined for contaminants. and then discarded.
CAUTION
When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure
that no fire hazard exists before starting the engine.
After draining, each quick drain should be checked to make sure it
has closed completely and is not leaking.
ISSUED: DECEMBER 16, 1976
REPORT: VB-880
REVISED: MAY 30, 1980
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PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
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PA-28-161, CHEROKEE WARRIOR II
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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