Section 906
Long Range Wing Tank Capacity
Page Date: 20. April 2002 906 - 3
Pilot“s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 300S
906 LONG RANGE WING TANK CAPACITY
906.1 GENERAL
The leading edge wing tank on the EA 300/S equipped with the long range tank capacity
features two tank compartments on either wing side. The compartments are separated by a
slosh rib.
906.2 LIMITATIONS
FUEL
Minimum grade aviation gasoline: 100/100LL;
for alternate fuelgrades see latest revision of Lyc. S.I. No. 1070
Total fuel capacity 205 L (54,1 US Gallons).
- Wingtanks: 154 L (2 x 77 L) (40,7 US Gallons)
- Acro & Center Tank: 51 L (13,4 US Gallons)
Usable fuel capacity in the system: 203 L (53,5 US Gallons).
For acrobatic flight wing tanks must be empty.
Usable fuel capacity for acrobatic: 49 L (12,9 US Gallons).
WEIGHT LIMITS
Max. allowed empty weight - Normal category: 686 kg (1513lbs)
PLACARD
The existing "FUEL SELECTORVALVE"- placard has to be replaced by the following plac-
ard:
906.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Not affected.
906.4 NORMAL PROCEDURES
Not affected
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE
ACRO &
CENTER
TANK
usable 49,0L
(12,9 US GAL)
OFF
WING TANKS
usable 154 L(40,7 US GAL)
(on right aux. spar hardpoint,
near selector valve handle)