THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2R R1340
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Effective: 01/01/08
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SECTION 5
FUEL SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 2
Figure 5-1: R1340 Fuel System
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 3
FUEL SUB-SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS ............................................................ 4
Fuel Tank Vent System ........................................................................................ 4
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR............................................................................. 4
FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER....................................................................... 4
Removal .......................................................................................................... 5
Installation ....................................................................................................... 5
Figure 5-2: Fuel vent System
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Fuel Quantity indicating System Calibration ......................................................... 5
table 5-1: Tank Contents vs. Required Indicator Reading .................................... 6
Figure 5-3: R1340 Fuel Quantity Gauge
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AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP ..................................................................................... 7
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Removal ......................................................................... 7
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Installation ...................................................................... 7
FUEL strainer ....................................................................................................... 7
Fuel Strainer Service Instructions ................................................................... 8
FUEL system MAINTENANCE and repair ............................................................ 8
USE OF FUEL PROOF SEALANTS .......................................................................... 8
Figure 5-4: Proper Application of Fuel Proof Sealant
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LEAK SEALING.................................................................................................. 10
RESEALING AFTER COMPLETE SKIN REMOVAL.......................................... 11
FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK ........................................................................... 11
Required equipment ........................................................................................... 11
Fuel tank set-up.................................................................................................. 11
pressure check set-up ........................................................................................ 12
pressure check Procedure.................................................................................. 12
Figure 5-5: Manometer Board for Leak Checking
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FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 13
Table 5-2: Fuel System Trouble Shooting Chart
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ACTIVATING HOPPER (FERRY) FUEL SYSTEM .................................................. 16
Operating instructions for the P/N 60167 ferry fuel system ................................ 16
Figure 5-6: Hopper Ferry Fuel System
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