Document N° :
F2-1.0/R80/F/EU
Pioneer 200
Flight Manual
Section: 4
Normal Operations
REVISION :
0
Dated: 20-04-2002
Sect : 4 -Page: 15 of 158
> Before first flight of the day, and after each refueling, use a sampler cup
and drain a small quantity of fuel from the fuel tank sump quick drain
valve -check for water, sediment and contamination.
FUEL SYSTEM WATER DRAINAGE
Where there is a suspicion that water may be present in the fuel tank, the
following procedure is to be followed.
> Lower the empennage of the aircraft to near the ground and rock the
aircraft up and down and side to side at the same time. Repeat up to
10(ten) times.
> Check fuel tank sump by sampling fuel.
> If water is present, repeat the entire procedure until you are certain that
no water remains in the tank or fuel system.
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Where doubt still exists the aircraft fuel system should be examined by
a qualified person and fully stripped and drained before flight.
FILLING THE TANK
When fueling from a pump to a full tank condition lift the nozzle out slightly
for the last four liters and slow the speed down as you can create a siphon
motion that will dump the last four liters out until the vent is above the fuel
level. If this happens quickly replace the fuel cap to break the siphon.
4.4.2. TAXIING
When taxiing, it is important that speed and use of brakes be kept to a
minimum and that all controls be utilized to maintain directional control and
balance.
The carburetor heat control knob should be pushed full IN (that is, NOT
selected) during all ground operations unless heat is absolutely necessary.
Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done at low engine speed to
avoid abrasion and stone damage to the propeller.
DO NOT accelerate over loose gravel or cinders or propeller damage will
result.
