G3-8 MA FM 1204 - R07
4
Normal Procedures
Normal Procedures 4 - 3
4.2
Fuel Draining
Procedure
Since auto fuel contains a significant amount of ethanol nowadays,
draining of the fuel system is more and more important. Draining of
the aircraft must be performed before moving the aircraft at all. After
re-fueling the aircraft, draining is also required. Give the fuel several
minutes to rest after filling it up and do not move the aircraft prior to
draining.
The drainer is located underneath the belly, just behind the main
landing gear. From the outside only a plastic hose with 0.5 in
diameter is visible. To drain the fuel tank, press on the plastic hose.
Capture the released fuel and analyze it for water.
If AVGAS or MOGAS is used, water will clearly deposit underneath
the fuel. Continue draining until no more water can be detected.
In the case of auto fuel containing ethanol, water can be absorbed by
the fuel up to a certain amount, so no water will be detected during
draining. If the fuel looks like a milky dispersion, the fuel is saturated
with water. In this case dump all of the fuel, do not use this fuel for
flying! After dumping fuel, fill up the fuel tank completely with fuel
without ethanol.
To dump fuel, press in the plastic drainer hose and turn it counter-
clockwise (as seen from bottom) about ¼ of a turn. To close the
drainer, turn the plastic hose back. Be sure the drainer is properly
closed. If dust or dirt particles get inside the drainer, the drainer will
not close properly. In this case, open the drainer again to clean the
drainer.
When draining the aircraft take care that no fuel contaminates the
environment. Dispose of drained or dumped fuel in an environmental
correct manner.
For further information about fuel containing ethanol please refer to
the REMOS Notification NOT-001-ethanol-fuel.
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