SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Arcus M
FLIGHT MANUAL
b) Wing tank(s) (Option) (continued)
Refuelling with external fuel pump
Connect the external fuel hose of the external filling pump directly with the fuel
line of the respective wing tank at the root rib in front of the spare stubs and
start the external filling pump.
Stop the refuelling at the latest when the maximum amount of fuel for the wing
tank has been reached.
While refuelling the wing tank monitor the fuel level of the expansion reservoir
in the baggage compartment. The wing tank and the fuselage tank are
completely filled as soon as the fuel level in the expansion reservoir is rising.
After refuelling the wing tank reconnect the wing tank with the fuselage tank.
Refuelling with installed fuel pump
Connect the fuel and the vent lines of the respective wing tank with the
connections in the fuselage.
Connect the external fuel hose to the respective fitting in the fuselage, see
sketch on page 4.2.2.6. Place the other end of the external fuel hose in a fuel
canister.
By actuating the ON/OFF switch the fuel pump is activated and the refuelling
of the wing is started. Refuelling of the wing tank takes place through the
fuselage tank.
If wing tanks are in installed in both wings, for refuelling of one wing tank the
fuel line of the other wing tank has to be disconnected. Start the refuelling only
afterwards.
Stop the refuelling when the maximum amount of fuel for the wing tank is
reached.
While refuelling the wing tank monitor the fuel level of the expansion reservoir
in the baggage compartment. The respective wing tank and the fuselage tank
are completely filled as soon as the fuel level in the expansion reservoir is
rising.
After refuelling the wing tank reconnect the fuel line of the other wing tank with
the fuselage tank.
October 2011
Revision --
appr. 4.2.2.3