Document: SLSA-MIP-5-4-0-US
Date of Issue: 05/2016
Revision: -
4-4
4.2.4
Fuel tanks
Fuel tanks (Fig. 4-4) are of integrated all-metal structure consisting of aluminum sheet metal
skin (1) and four ribs (2). There are on each tank filler neck (3), fuel level sender (4),
ventilating tube (5), finger screen (6) and drain valve (7).
Fig. 4-4
Fuel tank (left)
4.2.5
Wing lockers
Wings are equipped optionally with wing lockers (9) (Fig. 4-1) placed between ribs No.5 and
6 behind main spar. Capacity of each wing locker is 20 kg (44 lbs.). Access doors installed
on two hinges are locked per lock with two pins.
4.3
Removal / Installation
4.3.1
Wing removal
Type of maintenance: heavy
Authorization to perform:
LSA mechanic or A&P mechanic (Airframe and Power plant)
Tools needed:
wrench size 7/8 in, 3/4 in, 1/2 in, 7/16 in
screwdriver
cutting pliers
hammer
Removal of the wing according to the following procedure:
Remove the access cover plates between outer and center wing.
Disconnect whole 3 nuts from the attachment bolts on the main spar and remove one
bottom attachment bolt.
Disconnect aileron control push rod on the control lever between ribs No.3 and No.4
Extend the flaps to 35 degree and disconnect rear attachment bolts on rear spar and
flap control push rods.
The first person will hold the wing on the wing tip,
One person hold the wing on the winglet side, the second person by the root on the
leading edge side remove first bottom attachment bolt from the main spar, the third
person hold the wing by the root on the trailing edge.
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