Page Date: 20. April 2002 7 - 11
Section 7
Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 200
7.10.2 OIL SYSTEM
The oil is cooled by an oilcooler mounted on the left hand side in the engine compartment.
The oil level is determined by a dip-stick.
A thermostatic valve is fitted upstream of the oil cooler. This valve ensures a quick warm-up
of the oil after engine start.
Oil capacity and grades:
Oil:
Max sump capacity 8 qts.
Min sump capacity Acrobatic 6 qts.
Normal 4 qts.
For temperatures and oil grades refer to Section 1.7.
7.10.3 ENGINE INSTALLATION
The engine is supported by four shock mounts (type LORD or BARRY CONTROLS), to the
tig-welded steel tube engine mount which is attached to the fuselage with four bolts on the
firewall axis.
The engine cowling is divided into two parts, a lower and an upper part both made of glass-
fibre/carbonfibre reinforced epoxy. The parts are fixed by a number of screws and the upper
cowling has a separate hatch for easy access to the oil dip-stick.
7.10.4 PROPELLER
The standard propeller is a 3-blade wood composite, constant speed propeller
type MTV-12-B-C/C183-17e. The propeller has a diameter of 1,83 m.
7.10.5 THROTTLE
Dual control (cub-type) mounted on the left side in cockpit.
7.10.6 MIXTURE
Vernier-control located at left side of rear cockpit (red knob).
7.10.7 RPM-CONTROL
Vernier-control on the left side of the rear cockpit.
Preselection of RPM possible due to constant speed governor (blue knob).
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