Section 8 Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Handling, Servicing and Maintenance EXTRA 500
2 Maintain this attitude for at least 30min, after that drain from all
drain valves until no more water is found.
3 Bank airplane to the other side, wait for 30min and drain all
water from drain valves.
8.5.b Oil
1 Engine Oil
Note For oil capacities, oil grades and specifications, refer to
Section 2 of this handbook.
Oil quantity should be checked prior to each flight. However, if
a long distance flight is intended, the oil system shall be filled
to the maximum sump capacity.
The oil filler cap access panel is located on the left top of the
upper cowling. A complete oil change should be made by
certified personnel.
2 Oil Specification and Temperature Ranges
If additional information concerning oil specifications are need
and not stated in this handbook, refer to Rolls-Royce engine
250-B17F Operation and Maintenance Manual – Description
and Operation, 72-00-00.
Oil temperature ranges are listed in this handbook. However, if
additional information are needed, refer to above mentioned
Operating and Maintenance Manual.
8.5.c Reserved
8.5.d Landing Gear Hydraulic Oil
Check hydraulic oil level prior to each flight. The respective
inspection glass is located in the forward half of the right main
wheel bay. Hydraulic oil level is sufficient, if fluid is visible in
the inspection glass. The system is a sealed system, so that a
loss of fluid indicates a damage of system.
In this case the aircraft must be brought to maintenance/service
prior to next flight.
8-10 26. January 2011