Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Maintenance Manual

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Rev: 2 Date: 11/15/18
13-9
Expendable None
Replaceable None
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification LSA-RM or A&P
Additional References KAI
1. Isolate the component from fuel flow with either the fuel shutoff valve or by
draining the fuel tank/system (13-17).
2. Label, and then disconnect the electrical connections attached to the component,
if applicable.
3. Disconnect the fuel line(s) attached to the component, if applicable.
4. Remove the attaching hardware and component.
I
NSTALLATION
1. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure.
SERVICE SCHEDULE PROCEDURES
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ARNING
: A
LWAYS HAVE AN APPROPRIATE FIRE EXTINGUISHER READILY AVAILABLE
.
G
ASCOLATOR CLEANING
/
INSPECTION
(ULS)
Tools Safety wire pliers
Fuel catch container
Protective Gloves
Expendable Safety wire
Replaceable Gas-5 Screen
Gas-5 O-ring gasket
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification Owner and SPC, LSA-RM or A&P
Additional References KAI
1. Remove the access cover plate located below the Gascolator
2. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuel quick-drain to drain the existing fuel from the gascolator bowl.
5. Remove the safety wire and screws (4) from around the gascolator bowl.
Remove the collar and the gascolator bowl. (Note: Have a container available
to catch any spillage of fuel that still remains in the gascolator and fuel
lines).
6. Use a small pointed tool to lift the edge of the filter screen and remove it from the
gascolator housing for cleaning.
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ARNING
: E
XPECT SOME FUEL DRAINAGE TO OCCUR AS THE GASCOLATOR BOWL IS
REMOVED
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SE PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND HAVE SHOP RAGS CLOSE BY
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