XtremeAIR XA41, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual XA41/XA42
AMM-XA42-0040-001 C.00
Page date: Page 3
25.09.2018 Chapter 12
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12-10-00 REPLENISHING
The procedures of this chapter give information how to add fuel, engine oil and brake fluid.
Information about tire inflation is also included. Chapter 12-10-08 gives an overview of all
fluids that are necessary for replenishing.
12-10-01 Refueling
Do not refuel the aircraft while the engine operates.
Fire, sparks, heat or persons that smoke are not permitted in the safety zone of 30 (m)
around the aircraft.
Make sure that all electrical systems of the aircraft are de-energized (OFF) when you refuel
the aircraft.
Before you start the engine, make sure that there is no spilled fuel around the aircraft.
If you do not obey these precautions, accidental fire can occur.
The minimum aviation grade fuel for the Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A engine is AvGas 100 or
100LL. Refer to the newest revision of Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1070.
For fuel quantities, refer to chapter 12-10-08.
Make sure to keep the fuel quantity in the limits for the specified flight operations. Incorrect
fuel quantities are dangerous. For the correct fuel quantities, refer to the Aircraft Flight
Manual.
To refuel the acro tank or the wing tanks of the aircraft:
1 Make sure that the engine is OFF.
2 Ground the aircraft electrically.
3 Open the filler cap.
4 Fill the necessary quantity of fuel into the tank. If necessary, use a pump.
5 Close the filler cap correctly.
6 Disconnect the ground cable from the aircraft.
CAUTION
WARNING
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