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Refueling from storage containers
Position stairs or chair next to wing.
Protect wing surface by suitable mat.
Fuel containers, if made of metal, must be connected to grounding point of aircraft.
Open fuel tank.
Use hose with built-in strainer and self-priming pump (ball valve) to pump fuel from
container to fuel tank.
If hose is not used, use a funnel with wire strainer (mesh).
Physically measure amount of fuel before each flight. Never rely on the gauges to assess the
amount of fuel necessary for safe completion of the flight.
During flight, fuel consumption from tanks is not regular. Better leave both fuel cocks on.
If
one of the tanks becomes empty
–
10 liters or less
(marked on the fuel gauges) - always close
its fuel cock and continue flying on the other tank, until fuel levels in both tanks equalize.
If
both fuel tanks become empty
–
10 liters or less
(marked on the fuel gauges) - always leave
both fuel cocks open and
switch on secondary fuel pump
.
It is not recommended to take-off when both tanks contain less than 10 liters of fuel.
If the procedures above are not adhered to, air may enter the fuel system and the engine may
stop.
5.3 Checks on entering the cabin
Check free movement of pedals and hand controls, check brakes and fuel level
Check the instruments, set up the altimeter
Fasten and tighten seat harnesses
Check that the ignition switch is in OFF position
Close and latch cabin doors
5.4 Starting the engine
Apply parking brake
Main switch on
Both fuel cocks ON
Set minimum pitch of (in-flight adjustable) propeller
Choke - activate only when starting cold engine; close gradually when engine warms up
