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Document Title Document No. Revision
Date Section
Supplement S3 to the AMM CTLS-LSA –
CTLS-LSA with ROTAX 912iS
AF 0480 0011 00 05-Aug-12 12-10-2
Approval Ref.: Approved on the Basis of Manufacturer Self Declaration
C. Defueling
Step Action Reference
1 Turn the engine off.
2 Set parking brake
3 Put a container below the gascolator drain valve.
4 Open the gascolator drain valve. Drain all accessible fuel from the tanks.
5 Close the gascolator drain valve.
12-10.2.2 Fuel Contamination Test
12-10.2.2.1 Type of Maintenance
Line
12-10.2.2.2 Minimum Level of Certification
Pilot/Owner
12-10.2.2.3 Procedure
A. Recommended Special Tools and Parts
Item Quantity Unit
Transparent fuel tester 1 pcs
B. Fuel Contamination Test
Do this test each day you operate the airplane.
Step Action Reference
1 Put the fuel tester under the header tank drain valve.
2 Open the drain valve.
3 When the container is half full, close the drain valve.
4 Let the fuel in the glass container stand for 1minute.
5
Examine the fuel. Look for small drops of water in the bottom of glass container.
Look for small particles of solid material.
6 Repeat steps 1 – 5 for the drain valve of the gascolator.
7
Test is passed when no contamination (drops of water, particles or similar) is
found.
C. Troubleshooting.
If you find any contamination of the fuel you must do the following:
Step Action Reference
1 Repeat the fuel contamination test.
2 If you still find contamination after three tests, drain the fuel tank. 12-10.2.1
3
When contaminations other than water had been detected, clean filter mesh at
gascolator.
28-00.3.1
4
When contaminations other than water had been detected and filter mesh at
Gascolator shows noticeable clogging, exchange fine fuel filter in engine
compartment.
28-00.3.1
5 Flush the tank and fill with clean fuel. 12-10.2.1
6 Re-do contamination test after re-fuelling

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