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ALWAYS CHECK FOR FUEL CONTAMINATION. CONTAMINATION IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF
ENGINE FAILURE. ONCE YOUR FUEL IS IN THE CONTAINER A VERY HAZARDOUS
POTENTIAL EXISTS. USE A CLEAN SAFETY APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINER. DO NOT
OVERFILL THE CONTAINER - ALLOW FOR EXPANSION.
WARNING
THE ENGINE IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH UNLEADED MOGAS HAVING AN OCTANE
RATING OF 95 RON OR 91 AKI OR ASTM D4814 (OR GREATER). USE AVIATION GASOLINE
ONLY FOR SHORT PERIODS AND INSPECT FREQUENTLY FOR CYLINDER DEPOSITS. BE
SURE TO USE PRODUCTS OF AT LEAST THE STANDARD SHOWN IN SECTION 1.
WARNING
ALWAYS GROUND THE AIRCRAFT THROUGH THE EXHAUST PIPE BEFORE REMOVING
THE FUEL CAP.
WARNING
BEFORE THE 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.
1.7.1 Ground handling
Move the aircraft on the ground by pulling on the propeller blades close to the hub. An optional tow
bar can be attached to fittings. Aircraft can be steered using the rudder or, for sharp turns, by
lowering the tail to raise nose wheel off the ground. In this case, towing to the favourable CG
location, a gentle push on the tail cone just ahead of empennage surfaces is all that is needed.
Avoid dragging nose wheel sideways and do not attempt to counter any movement of the aircraft
by handling it by its wing tips.
CAUTION
AS A GENERAL RULE, APPLY FORCE TO AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE ONLY ON MAIN
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS SUCH AS FRAMES, RIBS OR SPARS.
See ANNEX A (Document & Miscellaneous group) to better understand how perform do this
operation.
1.7.2 Parking and tie down
It is recommended to use chocks when parking outdoors or in a hanger. If chocks are not
available, use the parking brake. If possible, park the aircraft into the wind. Tie down points are
located under the wing, use them in order to attach the aircraft to the ground using belts or ropes.
Whenever the aircraft needs to be parked or tie down, the following checks are required:
ITEM
DEVICE
VALUE
1
Radio/Intercom
OFF
2
Ignition Switches
OFF
3
Master Switch
OFF
4
Controls
LOCK with seatbelt
5
Fuel
OFF
Table 6: Final securing procedure.
1.7.3 Jacking
See ANNEX A (Document & Miscellaneous group) for more details about this operation.
CAUTION