THRUSH S2R – G10 - Section 5 Fuel System

THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2R G10
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SECTION 5
FUEL SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 2
Figure 5-1: G10 Fuel System.............................................................................. 3
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................. 2
FUEL SUB-SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS............................................................ 4
FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM ............................................................................... 4
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR............................................................................. 4
FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER....................................................................... 4
Removal.......................................................................................................... 4
Installation....................................................................................................... 5
Figure 5-2: Fuel vent System......................................................................... 5
Fuel Quantity indicating System Calibration.................................................... 5
Table 5-1: Tank Contents vs. Required Indicator Reading.............................. 6
Figure 5-3: G10 Fuel Quantity Gauge ............................................................ 7
AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP ..................................................................................... 7
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Removal ......................................................................... 7
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Installation ...................................................................... 7
FUEL STRAINER ................................................................................................ 7
Fuel Strainer Service Instructions ................................................................... 8
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR................................................... 8
USE OF FUEL PROOF SEALANTS.......................................................................... 8
Figure 5-4: Proper Application of Fuel Proof Sealant ........................................ 10
LEAK SEALING.................................................................................................. 10
RESEALING AFTER COMPLETE SKIN REMOVAL.......................................... 11
FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK........................................................................... 11
Required equipment ........................................................................................... 11
Fuel tank set-up.................................................................................................. 11
Pressure check Set-up ....................................................................................... 11
Pressure check Procedure ................................................................................. 12
Figure 5-5: Manometer Board for Leak Checking.............................................. 13
FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 13
Table 5-2: Fuel System Trouble Shooting Chart................................................. 14
ACTIVATING HOPPER (FERRY) FUEL SYSTEM.................................................. 16
Operating instructions for the P/N 60167 ferry fuel system ................................ 16
Figure 5-6: Hopper Ferry Fuel System .............................................................. 17
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