Servicing Of The Supplemental Fuel Tank - MD Helicopters MD Explorer Servicing And Maintenance

CSP−900RMM−2
4 (OPTIONAL LOCATION)
3
4
1
1. GRAVITY FILL PORT (REF. IPL, 28−10−00, FIG. 1)
2. FILLER CAP
Figure 206. Gravity Fill Port for the Supplemental Fuel Tank
C. Servicing of the Supplemental Fuel Tank
(Ref. Figure 206)
Obey all fuel system servic­
WARNING
ing precautions.
NOTE:
The supplemental fuel tank is located
below the baggage compartment floor. Its
capacity is 204 lb (92.53 kg) (30 US gal­
lons (113.56 liters)).
Fuel helicopter with correct fuel
CAUTION
as soon as possible after landing
to prevent moisture condensation. Con­
densation can have an effect on rotorcraft
performance.
(1). Ground the fuel nozzle or fuel vehicle to
ground port (4) or another bare metal
surface.
(2). Remove filler cap (2).
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3. LANYARD
4. GROUND PORT
NOTE:
There is an optional locking fuel cap
that can be installed on the gravity fill port.
A key is necessary to lock or open the fuel
cap.
Aviation Turbine Fuel
Keep fuel nozzle free of all un­
CAUTION
wanted material. Contamina­
tion can damage the fuel system and have
an effect on rotorcraft performance.
(3). Slowly fill the supplement fuel tank.
(4). Install filler cap (2).
(5). Remove the fuel nozzle and ground(s)
from the rotorcraft.
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