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Issue No: 1
Date: 031100
Issued By: PJA
9. If returning to service after indefinite storage, fill fuel tank with correct grade of fuel.
10. Check fuel tank and fuel lines for moisture and sediment. Drain enough fuel to
eliminate any moisture and sediment.
11. Check fuel tank breather is clear.
12. Perform a thorough pre-flight inspection.
13. Start and warm engine.
5.8
Operation in Winter
It is recommended to carry out an engine service prior to the start of the cold season.
For selection of oil, consult the table of lubricants at Paragraph 2.5.
Follow the following advice for operation at extremely low temperatures:
5.8.1 Carburettor Icing
It is important to distinguish between two kinds of icing:
1) Icing due to water in fuel, and
2) Icing due to high air humidity.
Re 1)
Water in fuel will accumulate at the lower parts of the fuel system & can lead to freezing
of fuel lines, filters or jets. Remedies are:
- Drain, using fuel tank water drain.
- Ensure fuelling without traces of water. If in doubt, use a chamois as a filter.
- Install a generously sized water separator.
- Ensure that fuel lines do not permit the accumulation of water.
- Add up to 2% isopropyl to fuel. Note: Addition of alcohol raises vapour pressure
and may aggravate vapour lock in warm weather; this practice should be used
only when needed and not in warm weather.
- Prevent condensation of humidity, ie avoid temperature differences between the
aircraft & fuel.
IMPORTANT
Fuels containing alcohol always carry a small amount of water in solution. In situations
where there are changes in temperature, or where there is an increase in alcohol content,
water (or a mixture of water & alcohol) may settle & could cause problems.
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