FUEL
The following fuels and fuel additives are FAA approved for use on the
KODIAK 100, subject to the limitations and requirements given in “Section 2”
of this manual.
Approved Fuel Grade
Issuing Authority
(Specication)
Freezing Point °C (°F) Color
JET A ASTM D 1655
-40 (-40)
Straw
JET A-1
ASTM D 1655 or
DEF STAN 91-91
-47 (-53)
Straw
JP-1 MIL-T-5616
-46 (-51)
Straw
JP-5 MIL-DTL-5624
-50 (-58)
Straw
JP-8 MIL-DTL-83133
-60 (-76)
Straw
No. 3 Jet Fuel GB6537 (China)
-47 (-53)
Straw
Table 1-2 – Approved Fuels
Icing Inhibitor Additive Name Concentration Required (% by Volume)
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl
Ether (
DIEGME) conforming to
MIL-DTL-85470 or MIL-I-85470
0.10% to 0.15%
Table 1-2A – Approved Anti-Icing Additive
If additional biocidal protection is desired, the following additive is permitted:
Biocidal Additive Maximum Concentration Allowed (% by Volume)
Biobor JF 0.02% (270 ppm)
Table 1-2B – Approved Biocidal Additive
Fuel Capacity (in U.S. Gallons):
Both Tanks
........................................................320 U.S. Gallons (2177 lb)
Each Tank
.........................................................160 U.S. Gallons (1089 lb)
Capacity to Inboard Filler Ports (Both Tanks)
....193 U.S. Gallons (1313 lb)
Usable Fuel (Both Tanks ON)
...........................315 U.S. Gallons (2143 lb)
Unusable Fuel (Both Tanks ON)
...............................5 U.S. Gallons (34 lb)
Undrainable Fuel (Both Tanks ON)
........................0.15 U.S. Gallons (1 lb)
CAUTION: JP-5 and JP-8 fuels contain anti-icing additives. Do not use
additional additives with these fuels.
WARNING: All fuels used must contain anti-icing fuel additive
conforming to MIL-DTL-85470 or MIL-I-85470, unless the exceptions given
in “Section 2” of this manual are followed.