DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG-500M
4.2.3 Filling the Fueltanks
4.2.3.1 Fuel is transfered from a can where the correct amount of oil is added
and mixed prior to filling.
4.2.3.2 Use only super two stroke oil.
4.2.3.3 The best method is to transfer the mixed fuel from the can into the
fuselage tank with an electric fuel pump and filter. It is recommended
always to carry this pump system on board. The pump system is
available from
DG Flugzeugbau. The power supply socket is located in the rear cockpit
- note the master switch has to be switched on.
4.2.3.4 Filling the wing fuel tanks (optional) can only be done using the above
mentioned electric pump system.
1. Close the wing tank valves in the fuselage.
2. Attach the quick connector of the pump system to its suction side hose
and connect it to the wing fuel tank and pump the air which may be in
the tank out for about 1 minute.
3. Reverse the connections and fill the wing tank.
4. After filling the wing tank connect the fuselage connector to the wing
connector.
4.2.3.5 In case there is no can available for premixing the fuel and oil for filling
the wing tanks, the fuselage tank can be used. Transfer approx. 5 litres of
fuel into the fuselage tank, pour in the oil and then fill the tank
completely with fuel. Then fill the wing tanks from the fuselage tank
then.
Issued: April 1997 App. 4.5
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