Aircraft Type: CTSW
FLIGHT DESIGN
Aircraft Operating Instructions
Page: 9-1
AU 010 01000
Rev. No: 7
Original Issue Date: 28-Feb-2005
Revision Date: 29-Apr-2008
9 Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing
9.1 Servicing fuel, oil and coolant
Fuel
The fuel tanks are equipped with vented fuel caps that are located on the upper surface
of the wing. The fuel caps must be in place for flight, with the vents facing forward. A
calibrated dip stick, with left tank and right tank indications, is supplied to check the fuel
quantity. The aircraft must be grounded during refueling and secured from open flame.
Note: The aircraft finish may be damaged by exposure to fuel; any spills should be
immediately cleaned up.
Oil
For an accurate oil measurement:
1. Set the Parking brake.
2. Check the Master switch is off, and the Ignition key is out.
3. Open the top cowling hatch.
4. Open the Oil tank.
5. Turn the propeller in the direction of rotation until you hear a pronounced gurgling
sound from the oil tank. This the oil returning from the engine back to the oil tank. If you
do not complete this procedure your oil level will read low.
6. Check the oil level. If it is not sufficient, remove the top cowling and add more oil to
the tank. Be careful to not overfill.
Coolant
To check the coolant level:
1. Set the Parking brake
2. Check the Master switch is off, and the Ignition key is out.
3. Open the top cowling hatch.
4. Check the coolant level. It should be between min. and max. marks.
5. If it is not sufficient, remove the top cowling, open the cap of the coolant tank and
add coolant to fill up the tank.
6. Make sure that no air is inside the cooling system.
7. Close the coolant tank cap.
8. If necessary, add coolant to the expansion tank.
9.2 Ground handling and tie-down instructions
Moving the CTSW
The aircraft can be moved by one person.
1. Check that the parking brake is off.
2. Check that the area around the aircraft is clear of obstacles and people.
3. Push down on the tail boom of the aircraft to lift the nose gear off the ground.
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