Fuel System Servicing - Cirrus SR20 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section 8
Handling, Servicing, and Maintenance

Fuel System Servicing

Fuel Filtration Screen/Element
Airplane Serials 2016 thru 2031: After the first 25 hours of operation,
then every 100-hours or as conditions dictate, the fuel filter element in
the gascolator must be replaced. At every oil change, Verify red pop-
up tab on gascolator is not visible. If tab is visible, the fuel filter
element must be replaced and the pop-up tab manually reset.
Airplane serials 2032 & subsequent: After the first 25 hours of
operation, then every 50-hours or as conditions dictate, the fuel
filtration screen in the gascolator must be cleaned. After cleaning, a
small amount of grease applied to the gascolator bowl gasket will
facilitate reassembly.
Refer to the AMM for Fuel Screen/Element servicing information.
Fuel Requirements
Aviation grade 100 LL (blue) or 100 (green) fuel is the minimum
octane approved for use in this airplane.
Filling Fuel Tanks
Observe all safety precautions required when handling gasoline. Fuel
fillers are located on the forward slope of the wing. Each wing holds a
maximum of 29.3 U.S. gallons. When using less than the standard
58.5 gallon capacity, fuel should be distributed equally between each
side.
Have a fire extinguisher available.
Ground fuel nozzle and fuel truck to airplane exhaust pipe and
ground fuel truck or cart to suitable earth ground.
Do not fill tank within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any energized
electrical equipment capable of producing a spark.
Permit no smoking or open flame within 100 feet (30.5 meters)
of airplane or refuel vehicle.
Do not operate radios or electrical equipment during refuel
operations. Do not operate any electrical switches.
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Cirrus Design
SR20
P/N 21399-004
Revision A1