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902RFM207E
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Handling Servicing
and Maintenance
Original
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Reissue 2
Fuel system filling
NOTE
:
With the fuel system ‘‘topped off’’, the fuel quantity indication will not display
actual fuel weight. The pilot must visually determine fuel quantity by removing
the fuel cap and noting fuel level on the inside of filler neck (Ref. Figure 8
Fuel helicopter with correct fuel as soon as possible after landing to prevent
moisture condensation.
Keep fuel nozzle free of all foreign matter.
Always ground fueling nozzle or fuel truck to
GROUND HERE
receptacle
or to another bare metal location before removing service cap.
Remove the filler cap and secure the lanyard in the slot provided in the filler
cap adapter.
NOTE
:
The lanyard must be secured properly in order to assure that the gravity filler port
check valve fully opens.
Do not attempt to refuel helicopter if the lanyard has broken.
Service fuel cell slowly.
Secure filler cap after fueling.
Remove fuel nozzle and ground(s) from helicopter.
FUEL SYSTEM FILLER PORT
FUEL CAP LANYARD
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156 - GAL
152 - GAL
146 - GAL
FUEL QUANTITY MARKS
Figure 8
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15. Fuel System Gravity Filler Port
CAUTION
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