Fuel System; Filling Fuel Tanks; Draining Moisture From Fuel System - Piper Dakota Maintenance Manual

GENERAL
This chapter contains routine handling and servicing procedure. Frequent reference to this chapter will
provide information such as location of various components, ground handling procedures, routine service
procedures, and lubrication. When any system or component requires service other than routine procedures,
refer to appropriate section for that component.

FUEL SYSTEM

FILLING FUEL TANKS

Fill fuel tanks through filler necks located on forward slope of each wing. Each wing tank holds 38.5 U.S.
gallons. Fill tanks with the type fuel specified on placard adjacent to filler neck.

DRAINING MOISTURE FROM FUEL SYSTEM

Be careful when draining any amount of fuel to ensure no fire
hazard exists before starting engine.
The fuel system must be drained daily before first flight and after refueling to avoid accumulation of water
and sediment. Each fuel tank is equipped with a quick drain located at lower inboard rear corner of the tank.
The fuel strainer with a quick drain valve (refer to figure l2-l) is located on lower left side of the fire wall.
Drain fuel tanks and strainer as follows:
l. Drain each tank through its individual quick drain. Make sure enough fuel has been drained to ensure
all water and sediment are removed.
2. Place a container under fuel strainer drain. Drain fuel strainer by opening quick drain on strainer.
3. Examine contents of container placed under fuel strainer drain for water and sediment. Dispose of
contents.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-236
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Observe all safety precautions for handing gasoline.
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Reissued: August 1, 1986