TOMARK, s.r.o.
Airplane Maintenance Manual
Chapter 12 Servicing
Page 82
Issue: 11.AUG 2016
12
Servicing
12-10
Replenishing
12-10-01 Refueling/Defueling
DANGER Risk of explosion.
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Never refuel or defuel the aircraft with engine running.
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Always ensure that the aircraft is grounded before refueling or
defueling.
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Ensure that no one is smoking within 100 feet of the aircraft.
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Ensure that all aircraft electrical systems are deenergized while
refueling or defueling.
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Ensure that no aircraft radar or powerful transmitters are operating
within 100 feet of the aircraft during refuelling or defueling.
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Do not fill individual tanks more than 90% of their maximum volume
at outside temperature exceeding 25 °C in order to avoid excessive
spillage due to thermal expansion.
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If fuel is spilled, ensure that the area of spillage is thoroughly flushed
with water and that all residual fuel and vapour have dissipated or
neutralized prior to starting the aircraft engine.
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Refuel the aircraft by pumping or pouring fuel into the wing tanks
through their filler caps.
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Using appropriate containers, defuel the aircraft by opening both
wing tank drain valves and the gascolator drain valve.
12-10-02 Oil Change
Follow the procedures as presented in chapter
12-20-00 of the
ROTAX Maintenance Manual (Line)
) observing the following:
Due to the position of the gascolator it might be difficult to drain the
oil tank by removing the oil drain screw. For that reason it is advisable
to remove the oil tank from aircraft for draining. Refer to the removal
procedure as outlined in Chapter