P&M Aviation QUIK GT450 Operating Instructions Manual page 52

The Power Units
Type
CC
Power
Ignition
Cylinders
Reduction
Fuel/oil mix
Fuel min. rating
The Rolling Chassis
The main structure of the trike is of square section high strength aluminium alloy tube. A rigid composite
tandem seat is fitted which locates onto the tubular seat frame. The seat incorporates a foldable backrest for
the front seat occupant.
The rear undercarriage comprises Chro-Mo steel alloy tubular wishbones with suspension by polyurethane
elastomer incorporated in the tubular aluminium alloy struts. The braked main wheels are accessible by
removing the quickly-detachable wheel spat fins.
The nose undercarriage is steerable and incorporates footrests and throttle/brake controls. A trailing link
elastomer suspension system is fitted.
The Fuel Tank and System
Fuel is fed from a single fuel tank mounted beneath the seats. The fuel system has a fuel cock and external
filter backed up by an internal strainer fitted to the end of the fuel tank pick-up pipe. External fuel pipes are
fire-resistant to a specification that meets British Civil Airworthiness Requirements - Section S.
The approximate calibration of the fuel tank is as follows:
% Tank Volume
0 to 15
16 to 27
28 to 41
42 to 57
58 to 70
71 to 85
86 to 90
91 to 100
Before you place any reliance on your fuel gauge, you will need to calibrate the fuel gauge on your particular
aircraft. As is general practice in aviation, you should visually check the fuel tanks to confirm that the
contents match the fuel gauge reading before flying. When flying, use your watch to time the flight against
known fuel burn at a given rpm, and always leave plenty of fuel in reserve.
Quik & Quik GT450 Aircraft Operating Instructions
th
29 March 2007
Issue 1
CAUTION
Damage may result on CDI engines if the engines are
turned over without the plug leads connected.
Gauge Reading
0
1/8
¼
7/16
9/16
11/16
7/8
1
Rotax 912
4 stroke
1211
80bhp/5,500rpm
Dual CDI
4
2.27:1
n/a
95 RON
WARNING
!
GG
Never rely on the fuel gauge accuracy alone
when calculating flight distances left to run. A
forced landing due to running out of fuel could
result in injury or death.
Rotax 912S
4 stroke
1352
100bhp/5,500 rpm
Dual CDI
4
2.43:1
n/a
95 RON
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