Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev.5
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CHAPTER 13 - FUEL SYSTEM
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 13-2
Components .............................................................................................................. 13-2
Fuel System Schematic ............................................................................................. 13-3
SERVICE ........................................................................................................................ 13-3
Supplies .................................................................................................................... 13-4
Tools .................................................................................................................................................................... 13-4
Expendable .......................................................................................................................................................... 13-4
Replaceable ......................................................................................................................................................... 13-4
General ..................................................................................................................... 13-4
Draining the fuel system ...................................................................................................................................... 13-4
Fuel tank removal ................................................................................................................................................ 13-5
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 13-6
Fuel system component removal ......................................................................................................................... 13-6
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 13-7
Service Schedule Procedures ................................................................................... 13-7
Gascolator cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 13-7
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 13-7
Fuel strainer removal ........................................................................................................................................ 13-8
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 13-8
Fuel Return Assembly Replacement ................................................................................................................ 13-8
Fuel Pressure Hose Flush ................................................................................................................................ 13-9
Fuel Drain Hose Replacement ....................................................................................................................... 13-10

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Van's Aircraft
Model	RV-12
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English