4.6 FUELLING AND ENGINE TEST
4.6.1 When refuelling, the following procedure must be observed:
1. The ignition switch must be OFF.
2. Left wing tip on the ground.
3. The fueling is done using a funnel with a fine screen installed to catch impurities.
4. Open the fuel filler cap and pour in the desired amount of fuel.
5. Close the filler cap.
The maximum tank volume is 12 litres (3.1 US gallons), unusable amount is 1 litre (about
0.25 US gallons). While fueling, observe standard precautions for handling flammable liquids.
WARNING:
Fueling must be done outside in the open air. Be aware of handling precautions
for combustibles and obey them. A functional fire extinguisher must be available. Pay
attention to the possibility of static electricity discharge originated by clothing made from
synthetic fabric, or other sources.
Pay attention in the last phase of the refuelling in order to prevent spilling.
4.6.2 When starting the engine and performing the engine runup, the
following procedure is to be followed:
1.
Verify that sufficient fuel is in the fuel tank
2.
Ignition switches and fuel valve ON
3.
Activate the priming pump three times
4.
Throttle 1/3, start the engine.
5.
Let the engine warm up at higher rpm, approximately 2500 RPM
6.
Full throttle, performance test – duration 30 seconds with minimum RPM of 6750
7.
Test both ignition circuits
8.
Test the idle of the engine
9.
Test the engine shut off by a short switch OFF
WARNING:
do not take-off if any of the above tests show failure of any of the engine
controls, rough running engine at any power level or failure of the engine to develop fully
rated power. Read the instructions from the engine manufacturer and follow them.
WARNING:
While carrying out the engine test, sit in the cockpit with both canopies closed.
The aircraft must be secured with chocks. Pay attention – absolutely no one is allowed to be
in the plane of propeller rotation nor to be close enough to the fuselage to touch the propeller
in any way.
4.7 TAKE OFF
Prior to each take off execute the following steps:
1. Adjust the seat back support
2. Confirm ballast requirements
TST-14 M – Aircraft Manual
rev.0 issued 2006-11-29 – page 21 of 40
