Remos GXiS, Pilot Operating Handbook

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G3-8 MA FM 9408 - R01
8 Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing
Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing 8 - 2
8.1 Introduction
This section gives guidance how to service the aircraft and how to
handle it on ground. This section does not provide maintenance
instructions.
Maintenance procedures are defined in the maintenance manual that
is specific to the individual aircraft. All maintenance shall be performed
according to the REMOS Service and Maintenance Checklist,
available directly at REMOS or on the website
www.remos.com
8.2 Checking and Servicing Coolant
The REMOS
GX iS
is designed to be easily serviceable. A flap in the
upper cowling allows checking the coolant level in the overflow bottle
without removing the cowling. Make sure there is app. 3 inch of coolant
liquid visible in the overflow bottle.
In case coolant must be added, remove upper cowling and add coolant
into the overflow bottle. This can be done with a cold or hot engine.
Approved coolant grade and specification can be obtained from
section 8.5 of this manual.
8.3 Checking and Servicing Oil
The REMOS
GX iS
is designed to be easily serviceable. Access to all
components which have to be lubricated or checked regularly is
possible without detaching any panels. A flap in the upper cowling
allows access to the oil bottle in order to check and add oil without
removing the cowling.
For checking the oil remove the oil tank cap. Prior to oil check turn the
propeller by hand in the direction of engine rotation several times to
pump oil from the engine into the oil tank. It is essential to build up
compression in the combustion chamber. Maintain the pressure for a
few seconds to allow the pressure flow around the piston rings into the