SC-POH-1-1-17
SECTION 8
HANDLING AND SERVICING
Revision: -
Date of issue: 2011-09-01
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8.5.3 Approved coolant grades and specifications
Recommended coolant type:
(refer to the Rotax Operator’s manual section 10.1.2 Operating speeds and
limits and section 10.2.1 Coolant, Rotax Installation manual section 12 Cooling
system, Rotax Service Instruction SI-912-016)
In principle, 2 different types of coolant are permitted:
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Conventional coolant based on ethylene glycol
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Waterless coolant based on propylene glycol
WARNING
The coolant concentrate (propylene glycol) may not be mixed with conventional
(glycol/water) coolant or with additives!
Non observance can lead to damages to the cooling system and engine.
Type of coolant used by aircrafts manufacturer:
- see Section 9, Supplement No. 02
Coolant liquid volume:
It is approximately ................................................................
0.66 US gal
8.6 Cleaning and care
Use efficient cleaning detergents to clean the aircraft surface. Oil spots on the
aircraft surface
(except the canopy!)
may be cleaned with petrol.
The canopy may only be cleaned by washing it with a sufficient quantity of
lukewarm water and an adequate quantity of detergents. Use either a soft,
clean cloth sponge or deerskin. Then use suitable polishers to clean the
canopy.
CAUTION
Never clean the canopy under “dry“ conditions and
never
use petrol or chemical
solvents!
Upholstery and covers may be removed from the cockpit, brushed and
eventually washed in lukewarm water with an adequate quantity of detergents.
Dry the upholstery thoroughly before insertion into the cockpit.
