ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10-11-9
FAA Approved: Mar 26/12
Rev. 6
Report No. 28-AC-020
Feb 21/12
SECTION IV. NORMAL PROCEDURES
10-11-11. Fueling
1. Use only 100/130 or 100LL avgas.
2. After securing the filler cap, make sure the area around
the filler is dry. If any fuel has spilled, it must be cleaned
up.
3. Ventilate the baggage box thoroughly after refueling.
10-11-12. Preflight Inspection
The following items are added to the preflight inspection as
described in Section 4 of the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
1. Baggage Box
a. Check security of fuel tank and transfer pump.
b. Check fuel quantity and fuel tank cap security.
c. Check fuel lines for leaks.
d. Drain fuel sample into jar and check fuel grade, and
check for impurities.
10-11-13. Before Starting Engine
1. Transfer pump – OFF.
2. Complete Prestart Check List as described in Section 4 of
the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
10-11-14. Fuel Transfer
1. When the fuel quantity in the main tanks reaches
approximately 180 lb, turn Fuel Transfer Switch ON.
2. When the “Aux Fuel Empty” indicator illuminates, turn
Fuel Transfer Switch OFF.
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