Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
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Figure 171
– Corrected Fuel Lines (all J-Series)
8.3
Fuel Tanks (all J-Series)
8.3.1 Description
Where wing tanks are fitted, the composite tanks are located in the left & right hand wings. A header
tank is also fitted
– either under the passenger’s seat, under the baggage shelf or behind the rear
sound curtain. Wing tanks are an integral part of the wing structure whereas header tanks are non-
structural and may be removed if required.
A sump drain plug is provided for each tank.
8.3.2 Fuel Tank Removal
Required Tools:
Spanners / Socket Wrench
Screwdrivers
Parts and Material:
N/A
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
As the wing fuel tanks are part of the wing integrity, these fuel tanks cannot be removed.
The header tanks may be removed if necessary to check outlet strainers etc.
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Drain fuel from wing tanks.
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Remove the drain plug and drain the fuel from the header tank.
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Remove the cover from the header tank enclosure. For kit-built models where the tank is under
the passenger’s seat this may require cutting a hole into the seat pan.
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Remove tank restraints.
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Loosen hose clamps, remove hoses & remove tank.
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Main fuel tanks installed in the cabin can be removed:
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Drain the tank.
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Loosen the tank restraining straps
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Loosen and remove the filler hose between the tank and the fuel filler on the outer skin of the
fuselage.
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Disconnect the earth wire between the tank and the fuel filler earth point.
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Lean the tank to one side to allow access to disconnect the fuel line.
Hole in baggage shelf
wall raised, zip-tie used
to hold line bundle up.
Outlet from tank
enclosure raised
slightly