Extra 300LT - Replenishment of Engine Oil

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PAGE DATE: 12. June 2015
MAINTENANCE MANUAL EXTRA 300LT
water and/or contamination. Continue draining until free of
water or contamination.
I M P O R T A N T After draining, make 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 accomplished by pouring oil
into the oil filler tube. The oil quantity can be conveniently
checked by use of the dipstick, which is attached to the oil
filler 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 Unscrew oil filler cap with dipstick from engine oil filler
tube.
4 Remove oil filler cap with dipstick from engine and wipe
oil from dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5 Return oil filler cap with dipstick into oil filler tube and
tighten finger tight.
6 Unscrew and remove oil filler cap with dipstick. Check oil
level on dipstick versus the markings stamped on the dip-
stick.
7 If replenishment is required see "Replenishment of Engine
Oil" below.
8 Return oil filler cap with dipstick into oil filler tube and
tighten oil filler cap finger tight.
N O T I C E When tightening the oil filler cap ensure that it is se-
cure. But do not overtighten, as this may damage the
"O" ring seal in the cap.
REPLENISHING
Replenishment of Engine Oil