SOCATA
MODEL TB 20
SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION
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Revision 8
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The fuel system is equipped with drain valves to provide a means for the
examination of the fuel in the system for contamination and grade. The
system should be drained every day before the first flight and after each
refueling by using the fuel sampler provided to drain fuel from the wing tank
sump drain and the fuel strainers drains. The fuel tank sump drains are
located just outboard of each main landing gear well and the fuel strainer
drain is located under the R.H. front fuselage, near its intersection with R.H.
wing.
The fuel tanks should be filled after each flight to minimize condensation,
respecting the weight and balance limits.
The tanks are provided with a gage visible from the filling port.
Fuel tanks are full (fuel level not marked on the gage) when fuel is at the level
of the filling port.
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The only function of the hydraulic generator located under rear seat is to
supply hydraulic power necessary for operation of the retractable landing
gear.
BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKING
Braking is provided by disc brakes hydraulically actuated by brake pedals
located on the L.H. station rudder pedals.
The R.H. station may also be equipped with brake pedals.
Differential braking helps to maneuver during taxiing :
– L.H. pedal actuates the L.H. wheel brake,
– R.H. pedal actuates the R.H. wheel brake.