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RA - FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH
SERVICE MANUAL EXTRA 200
PAGE DATE: 1. July 1996
12-10-03 Fuel Drains
The EXTRA 200 has three fuel drain valves to provide for
drainage of moisture and sediment. Two fuel drain valves
are located under the fuselage in the area of the landing
gear; the third fuel drain which is interconnectecd to the
fuel gascolator is located in the lowest point at the right side
of the firewall.
D A N G E R Do not drain the fuel system when the engine or the
exhaust is hot or while the wind is strong.
A quantity of fuel must be drained prior to the first flight of
the day and at least five min. after refueling to inspect for
water and/or contamination. Continue draining until free of
water or contamination.
I M P O R T A N T After draining, you have to be sure that the fuel drain
valve is returned to the closed position and the valve is
not leaking outside the aircraft.
12-10-04 Replenishment of Engine Oil
The engine oil replenishment is accomplishment by pour-
ing oil into the oil filler spout. The oil quantity can be
conveniently checked by use of the dipstick attached to the
oil filler spout cap.
Oil quantity
The oil quantity is checked as follows:
1 Check oil level after engine has been stopped long
enough for oil to drain back into sump.
2 Open the hatch on the upper part of the cowling.
3 Unsrew oil filler cap and dipstick from engine oil filler
spout.
4 Remove cap and dipstick from engine and wipe oil from
dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
REPLENISHING