Cirrus Design Section 8
SR20 Handling, Servicing, and Maintenance
P/N 11934-004 8-21
Fuel System Servicing
Fuel Filtration Screen/Element
After the first 25 hours of operation, then every 100-hours or as
conditions dictate, the fuel filter element in the gascolator must be
replaced. At every oil change, Verify red pop-up tab on gascolator is
not visible. If tab is visible, the fuel filter element must be replaced and
the pop-up tab manually reset.
Refer to the AMM for Fuel Screen/Element servicing information.
Fuel Requirements
Aviation grade 100 LL (blue) or 100 (green) fuel is the minimum octane
approved for use in this airplane.
Filling Fuel Tanks
Observe all safety precautions required when handling gasoline. Fuel
fillers are located on the forward slope of the wing. Each wing holds a
maximum of 30.3 U.S. gallons. When using less than the standard
60.5-gallon capacity, fuel should be distributed equally between each
side.
• WARNING •
Have a fire extinguisher available.
Ground fuel nozzle and fuel truck to airplane exhaust pipe and
ground fuel truck or cart to suitable earth ground.
Do not fill tank within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any energized
electrical equipment capable of producing a spark.
Permit no smoking or open flame within 100 feet (30.5 meters)
of airplane or refuel vehicle.
Do not operate radios or electrical equipment during refuel
operations. Do not operate any electrical switches.
To refuel airplane:
1. Place fire extinguisher near fuel tank being filled.
2. Connect ground wire from refuel nozzle to airplane exhaust, from
airplane exhaust to fuel truck or cart, and from fuel truck or cart to
a suitable earth ground.
3. Place rubber protective cover over wing around fuel filler.
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