ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
6
MM-13-77
Apr
7/15
(h)
Connect vent lines (2) at top of tanks.
NOTE:
Excessive deviation between fluid level and gauge reading is
cause for replacement of the sending unit.
(i)
Place aircraft in ground attitude, ground handling wheel retracted.
(j)
Add five gallons of fuel to each tank.
(k) Install 20 lb. markers (2) adjacent to this fuel level on the fuel tank sight
window.
(l)
Measure up approximately 10-7/8 inches from bottom edge of tank along
forward side of sight window and install 180 lb. markers (3) at this point.
(m) Install 240 lb. decal (4) at top forward corner of sight window decal.
Usable
Fuel
Quantity
1/4
=
60
lbs
or
10
gallons
1/2 = 120 lbs or 20 gallons
3/4 = 180 lbs or 30 gallons
Full = 240 lbs or 40 gallons
NOTE:
Each tank contains one gallon of unusable fuel.
(4) Fuel Level Sending Unit
(a)
Sending
Unit
– Removal (See Fig. 13-19)
1 Remove three screws (2) attaching sending unit cover to top of right
fuel tank.
2 Remove cover (3) and spacers (4).
3
Clean
sealant
from
cover and its mounting location.
4 Inspect the fuel transmitter for condition and corrosion. Inspect the
wiring for condition and security.
5
Disconnect
ground
wire
(5)
and transmitter output wire (6).
6 Remove remaining screw attaching unit to fuel tank, note location for
reassembly.
7 Lift sending unit assembly out of fuel tank.
NOTE:
Due to the shape of the float, it is necessary to tilt the unit
to get float out of fuel tank opening.
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