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DA20-100 ‘Katana’ 4X Manual
DESCRIPTION
The engine is equipped with a dry sump forced flow
lubrication system. If the engine is not operated for
an extended period of time, it is possible that some
of the oil may drain back into the engine, resulting in
a false dip stick reading. To check the oil level,
remove the oil tank cap and turn the propeller by
hand in the normal rotation of operation. This is to
transfer all the oil from the engine crankcase to the
oil tank.
WARNING: DO NOT TURN THE PROPELLER IN
THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF NORMAL
ROTATION OF OPERATION.
The process is finished when crankcase air can be
heard being forced back to the oil tank. The sound
will be noticed as a gurgle coming from the oil tank
with the oil cap removed. The sound verifies that the
crankcase has been purged of residual oil. Remove
the oil dip stick, clean and reinsert. Let the oil dip
stick sit for a few seconds then remove verifying the
oil level is in the middle of the level marks.
7.9.7 LUBRICATING
Flat Area
Maximum Oil
Level
Minimum Oil
Level
CAUTION:
!
Never operate the engine with the oil filler cap removed. Observe
normal procedures and limitations while running engine. The oil
level must be between the min. and max. quantity as indicated by
the flat area of the dip stick.
NOTE:
!
Failure to recognize the above condition could result in overfilling of
the oil tank.
FSX:
!
The
Oil and Liquids
window shows only the flat area of the dip stick.
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