Remove Oil Tank
100522-01
Use the following instructions to remove the oil tank.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
13—Propulsion
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Remove top engine cowl. (Remove Engine Cowlings)
3. Use a 3/4 wrench to hold tank IN fitting while using a 7/8 wrench to loosen IN line fitting. Remove the oil return (engine-tank) hose from the oil tank. Cap openings. (Figure 404)
4. Use a 13/16 wrench to hold the union fitting in the thermostat and a 7/8 wrench to turn the B-nut to remove the tank-thermostat hose shown in Figure 404.
5. Cut the cable tie securing the reservoir-thermostat hose shown in Figure 403.
6. Cut the cable tie securing the purge hose to the engine mount. Make note of position for re-installation.
7. Remove two worm drive clamps securing the oil tank to the oil tank mount.
8. Pull the oil tank out of the engine bay.
Figure 403. Oil Tank Installation. Some Components Not Shown For Clarity.
Figure 404. Oil Tank Installation. Some Components Not Shown For Clarity.
Verification Method
The task is complete when the oil tank has been removed.