SECTION 12

FUE L SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

FUELSYSTEM 12-1 FuelVents ..............12-10

Description... 12-1 Description.
...,.......12-10
Precautions. Checking 12-10
Trouble Shooting 12-2 FuelSelectorValve 12-10
FuelCells 12-5 Description 12-10
12-5 Removal andInstallation ......12-10
Description
GeneralPrecautions. 12-5 Fuel Strainer
Removal 12-5 Description. ...........12-11
Repair... 12-5 Removaland installation..... 12-11
Installation Disassembly and Assembly 12-11
FuelQuantity Transmitters. 12-10 PrimingSystem. 12-14
Description. 12-10 Description 12-14
RemovalandInstallation ......12-10 Removal andInstallation 12-14

12-1. FUELSYSTEM. a. During all fueling, defueling, purging, repairing

or disassembly, ground the aircraft to a suitable
12-2. DESCRIPTION. A rubberizedbladder-type ground stake.
fuel cell is located in the inboard bay of each wing, b. Residual fuel draining from lines and hose con-
Fuel is gravity-fed from the cells through the finger stitutes a fire hazard. Use caution to prevent the
strainers, selector valve and fuel strainer to the accumulation of fuel when lines or hose are discon-
carburetor. Positive ventilation is provided by a nected.
vent line and check valve assembly located in the left c. Cap open lines and cover connections to prevent
wing cell. The vent line from the check valve assem- thread damage and the entrance of foreign matter.
bly extends overboard through the lower wing skin
The fuel supply line NOTE
adjacent to the left wing strut.
from the lower forward corner of each cell serves
as a combination fuel feed and vapor return line and Throughout the aircraft fuel system, from
is teed into the cell crossover vent line. The strain- the fuel cells to the carburetor, use NS-40
er is equipped with a quick-drain valve which pro-
RAS-4 (Snap-On ToolCorp., Kenosha, Wis-
vides ameans of draining trapped water and sediment consin). MTL-T-5544 (Thread Compound),
from the fuel system. Antiseize, Graphite-Petrolatum) or equiva-
lent, as a thread lubricant or to seal a leak-
12-9. PRECAUTIONS. ing connection. Apply sparingly to male
fittings only, omitting the first two threads.
NOTE Always ensure that a compound. the residue
from apreviously used compound, or any
There are certain general precautions and other foreign material cannot endter the
rules concerning the fuel system which system.
should be observed when performing the op-
erations and procedures in this section.
These are as follows:

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12-4. TROUBLE SHOOTING.

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

NO FUEL FLOW TO I Fuel selector valve not turned on. I Turn valve on.

CARBURETOR
Fuel cells empty. Service with proper grade and
amount of fuel.

Fuel line disconnected or broken. Connect or repair fuel lines.

Fuel cell outlet screens plugged. Remove and clean screens and
flush out fuel cells.

Defective fuel selector valve. Repair or replace selector valve.

Inlet elbow or inlet screen Clean or replace.

in carburetor plugged.

Plugged fuel strainer. Remove and clean strainer and screen.

Fuel line plugged. Clean or replace fuel line.

FUEL STARVATION AFTER Partial fuel flow from the pre- I Use the preceding remedies.
STARTING I ceding causes.

Plugged fuel vent. Refer to paragraph 12-22.

Water in fuel. Drain fuel cell sumps, lines

and strainer.

NO FUEL QUANTITY I Fuel cell empty. Service with proper grade and
INDICATION I i amount of fuel.

Open or defective circuit breaker. Reset. Replace if defective.

Loose connections or open Tighten connections; repair or

circuit, replace wiring.

Defective fuel quantity indi- Refer to Section 15.

cater or transmitter.

PRESSURIZED FUEL CELL Plugged bleed hole In fuel vent. Refer to paragraph 12-22.

SHOP NOTES:

12-2
 ORIGINAL
As Received By
ATP

FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORS

CROSSOVER VENT

FUEL QUANTITY
TRANSMITTER\~111\1(1C VIF
FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER
FILLER I I FILLER

LEFT WING
CAP ~ic VENT ~ic VENT CAP
RIGHT WING
LINE
CELL LINE1 r! I I CELL

VENT

SCREEN´•--’ ai~ iilii SCR EEN

FUEL CELL SUMP liiil liiil FUEL CELL SUMP

DRAIN PLUG/VALVE lirteiiiiiiiiirrsa DRAIN PLUG/VALVE

ENGINE PRIMER FUEL SELECTOR VALVE

FUEL STRAINER

II TO ENGINE

STRAINER DRAIN KNOB

THROTTLE Biil MIXTURE CONTROL

FUEL SUPPLY I liil CARBURETOR

IVENT
TO ENGINE
,___,,
MECHANICAL CYLINDERS
LINKAGE

ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
~e LONG-RANGE INSTALLATION ONLY

Figure 12-1. Fuel System Schematic

12-3
 7\ ~e REFER TO FIGURE 12-3
$VENT

5 1/ /10

~Q ~p LVENT LINE~le ,11

ts’ L--REFER TO FIGURE 12-4

REFER TO FIGURE 12-5

REFER TO FIGURE 12-6 NOTE

All fuel hoses should be reL

placed at engine overhaul or
after 5 years, whichever
~e LONG-RANGE INSTALLATIONS ONLY comes first.

i. Hose 6. Finger Strainer 12. Placard

2. FuelStrainer FuelFillerCap 13. FuOl SelectorValve
14´• Gear and Shaft Assembly
3. PrimerLine 8. FuelQuantity Transmitter
4. Primer g. Crossover Vent Line 15. Strainer Drain Control

5. Hose 10. Fuel Vent Valve 16. DrainLine

11. VentLtne

Figure 12-2. Fuel System

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 12-5. FUELCELLS. (RUBBERIZED) 12-9. FUEL CELL REPAIR.

12-6. DESCRIPTION. Rubberized, bladder-type NOTE

fuel cells areinstalled in the inboard
bay of each
wing panel. These cells are secured by fasteners to For fuel cell repair information, refer
prevent collapse of the flexible cells. to Cessna service News Letter dated
August 28, 1970. For minor repair, a
12-7. GENERALPRECAUTIONS. Whenstoring, fuel cell repair kit is available from
inspecting or handling rubberized, bladder-type fuel Goodyear, complete with required
cells, the
following precautions should be adhered to: materials and instructions.
a. Fold cells as smoothly and lightly as possible
with a minimum number of folds. Place protective 12-10. Deleted.
wadding between folds.
b. Wrap cell in moisture-proof paper and place in 12-11. Deleted.
asuitable container. Do not crowd cell in container.
Use wadding to prevent movement. 12-12. Deleted.
c.Stack boxed cells to allow access to oldest cell
first. Do not allow stacks to crush bottom boxes. 12-13. Deleted.
Leave cells in boxes until used.
d. Storage area must be cool, +30"F to 850, and 12-14. Deleted.
free of exposure to sunlight, dirt and damage.
Used cells must be cleaned with soap and warm 12-15. Deleted.
water prior to storage. Dry and package as outlined
in the preceding steps. 12-18. FUEL CELL INSTALLATION.
f. Do not carry cells by fittings. Maintain original a. Cell
compartment must be thoroughly cleaned of
cell contours or folds when refolding for boxing, allfilings, trimmings, loose washers, bolts, nuts,
etc.
12-8. FUEL CELL REMOVAL. b. All
sharp edges of cell compartment must be
a. Drain fuel from applicable cell, rounded off and protective tape applied over any
other sharp edges and protruding rivets.
NOTE c. Inspect cell compartment just prior to installa-
tion of a cell for conditions noted in the preceding
Prior to removal of cell, drain fuel, purge steps.
with fresh air, and swab out to remove all d. Install fuel drain adapter and snap fasteners.
traces of fuel. e. Check to ensure cell is warm enough to be flexi-
ble and fold as necessary to fit through fuel cell ac-

b. Remove wing root fairings and disconnect fuel cess opening.

lines at wing root.
c. Remove clamps from forward and aft fuel cell
bosses at wing root and carefully work fuel strainers
and lines from cell bosses,
d. Disconnect electrical lead and ground strap from
fuel quantity transmitter and carefully work trans-
mitter from fuel cell and wing rib.
e. Remove screws attaching drain adapter to lower
surface of wing,
f. Remove clamps attaching crossover vent line to
fuel cells and work vent line out of cell being removed.
In aircraft equipped with long-range cells, remove
vent extension tube from inside cell. Vent extension
tube is attached to the crossover vent bars on the
cell.
g. Remove fuel filler adapter and gaskets by re-
moving screws attaching adapter to wing and fuel
cell. On aircraft equipped with long-range cells,
remove cover plate and gaskets, and remove nylon
vent tube from inside cell,
h. filler neck opening, loosen
Working through
snap fasteners. Tilt snap fasteners slightly when
pulling cellfree, to prevent tearing rubber,
i. Collapse and carefully fold cell for removal,
then work cell out of fuel bay through filler opening
in upper wing surface. Use care when removing to
prevent damage to cell.
j. Unfold cell and remove fittings, snap fasteners
and fuel sump drain adapter.
f. mace cell in compartment, develop it out to full
size and attach fasteners, then reverse procedures
outlined in preceding paragraph for installation. In-
stall all new gaskets when installing cell.
g. On aircraft equipped with long-range cells, in-
stall nylon vent tube inside cell, inserting tube
through four hangers in top of cell. If a replacement
cell is being installed, use nylon vent tube removed
from old cell and/or order tube from applicable
Parts Catalog.
h. Whentightening screw-type clamps, apply a
maximum of 20 pound-inches torque to clamp screws.
No oil is to be applied to fittings prior to installation.
i. When installing filler adapter, cover plate and
fuel quantity transmitter to the wing and fvSel cell,
tighten attaching screw evenly. The sealing or com-
pression surfaces must be assembled when abso-
lutely dry (NO SEALING PASTE IS TO BE USED).
j. After installation has been completed, cell should
be inspected for final fit within compartment, making
certain that cell is extended out to the structure and
no corners are folded in.
k. The final inspection, prior to closing the cell,
should be a close check to ensure that cell is free of
foreign matter such as lint, dust, oil or any installa-
tion equipment. If a cell is not thoroughly clean, it
should be cleaned with a lint-free cloth, soaked in
water, alcohol or kerosene. NO OTHER SOLVENT
SHALL BE USED.

(Pages 12-6 and 12-7 Deleted)

Change 1 12-5
 Ringe for vent valve (11) must be at top, Tube for vent extends
into fuel cell, then is offset upward, Vent valve (11) is used in
the left wing fuel cell only.

9
Detail A
Ib
4 11

8
2~6 Detail

--i 3

6.
B
5~2

Fuel Sampler Cup

(Refer to paragraph 2-20)

A~

D 3

14 2
12

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Detail D
STANDARD CELL

15

1, Plug/Valve 7, FillerCap 12, GroundStrap

2. Gasket 8. VentLine 13, FuelQuantity 12
3. Adapter 9. Grommet Transmitter
4, Clamp 10. Hose 14, Hanger(Typ)
5. Fitting Il. VentValve 15, Strainer DetailC
6. WingSkin 16. Protector
FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING

Figure 12-3. FuelCell Installation (Sheet 1 of 2)

12-8 Change 2
 extends
Hinge for vent valve (12) must be at top. Tube for valve
then is offset upward. Vent valve (12) is used in
into fuel cell,
the left wing fuel cell only.

Detail A ~10
6

3, ,´•/10
-"_i___~ a i´• i

7
6

1LI2 -i..
Fuel Sampler Cup
(Refer to paragraph 2-20)

3
D

2 Q
14

C
Detail

D-´•e~: 4
LONG RANGE CELL
B,

16

1. Plug/Valve 8. FillerCap 14. Fuel&uantity

2. Gasket 9. VentLine Transmitter
3. Adapter 10. Grommet 15. NylonTube
4. Clamp 11. Hose’ 16. Strainer
DetailC
5. Fitting 12. VentVaClve 17. Protecter
6. WingSkin 13. GroundStrap 18. VentAdapter FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER
7. CoverPlate 19. Hanger(Typ) INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING

Figure 12-3. Fuel Cell Installation (Sheet 2 of 2)

Change 2 12-9
 NOTE b. Blow into tube to slightly pressurize cell. If
air can be blown into cell, vent line is open.
Throughout the aircraft fuel system, from c. After cell is slightly pressurized, insert end
of
the fuel cells to the carburetor, use NS-40
rubber tube into a container of water and watch for
RAS-I (Snap-On Tool Corp., Kenosha, Wis-
a continuous stream of bubbles, which indicates the
consin). MIL-T-5544 (Thread Compound), bleed hole in valve assembly is open and relieving
Antiseize, Graphfte-Petrolatum) or equiva- pressure.
lent, as a thread lubricant to seal leak-
or a d. After completion of step "c", blow into tube
ing connection. Apply sparingly to male again to slightly pressurize the cell. Crimp rubber
fittings only, omitting the first two threads, tube to retain pressure within the ceil. Loosen, but
Always ensure that
compound, the residue
a do not remove filler cap on opposite wing to check
from a previously used compound, or
any cell crossover line. If pressure escapes from
other foreign material cannot enter the
filler cap, crossover line is open. Remove rubber
system. tube from end of vent line beneath the wing after
completion of check.
12-17. FUELQUANTITY TRANSMITTERS.
NOTE
12-18. DESCRIPTION. Refer to Section 15 for a
complete description of the transmitters. Remember that a plugged vent line or bleed
hole can cause either fuel starvation and
12-19. REMOVALAND INSTALLATION. Refer to of fuel cells or the pressuriza-
collapsing
Section 15 for procedures. tlon of cells fuel expansion.
by

12-20. FUELVENTS. e. Any fuel vent found plugged or restricted must

be corrected prior to returning aircraft to service.
12-21. DESCRIPTION. A vent line is install~d in
the outboard end of the left fuel cell and extends NOTE
overboard through the lower wing skin. The Inboard
end of the vent line extends into the fuel cell, then The fuel vent line protruding beneath the wing
forward and slightly upward. A vent valve is install- near the wing strut must be correctly aligned
ed on the inboard end of the vent line inside the fuel to avoid possible icing of the vent tube. Di-
cell, and a crossover line connects the cells to- mensions are shown in figure 12-4.
gether. On aircraft equipped with long-range cells,
a nylon vent tube is attached to the crossover line 12-23. FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.
at the inboard end of each cell. This vent tube ex-
tends into the fuel cell, and is suspended by four 12-24. DESCRIPTION. A four position fuel selector
hangers in the top of the cell, valve is located between the pilot and copilot positions
on the pedestal. The positions on the valve are label-
12-22. CHECKMG. Fieldexperience hasdemon- Valve re-
ed "OFF, LEFT, BOTH ON and RIGHT.
strated that the fuel vent can become plugged, with
pair consists of replacement of O-rings and washers.
possible fuel starvation of the engine or collapse of Figure 12-5 illustrates the proper relationship of
the fuel cells. Also, the bleed hole in the vent valve
parts and may be used as a guide during disassembry
assembly could possibly become plugged, allow- and assembly.
ing pressure from expanding fuel to pressurize the
cells. The following procedure may be used to 12-25. REMOVALAND INSTALLATION. (See fig-
check the vent and bleed hole in the valve-assembly.
ure 12-5.)
a. Attach a rubber tube to the end of vent line be- a. Completely drain all fuel from cells, lines,
neath the wing.

12-10 Change 1
 VIEW
2 1
LOOKING
3 INBOARD

VIEW
LOOKING
FORWARD 2~

.ls"
1. Wing
2. Fairing NOTE
3. Vent
4. Strut Dimensions must be within i. 03" tolerance.

Figure 12-4. Fuel Vent Location

strainer and selector valve. (Observe precautions a. Remove cowling as necessary to gain access to
strainer.
in paragraph 12-3.)
b. Remove selector valve handle. b. With selector valve in "OFF" position, drain
c. Remove pedestal cover, fuel from strainer and lines with strainer qufck-

gain drain control.

d. Remove carpeting as necessary to access
Disconnect and cap or plug all fuel lines and
to plates at bottom and aft of pedestal. c.

e. Disconnect handle drive shaft from valve. controls from strainer. (Observe precautions in
f. Disconnect and cap or plug all fuel lines at paragraph 12-3.)
valve. d. Remove bolts attaching assembly to firewall and

Remove screws attaching valve to structure remove strainer.

g.
and remove valve. e. Reverse the preceding steps for installation.
h. Reverse the preceding steps for installation. With selector valve in "ON" position check for leaks

plates, service fuel cells and proper operation of quick-drain valve.

Prior to installing access

and check for leaks.

12-29. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY. (See fig-
12-26. FUELSTRAINER. (Seefigure 12-6.) ure 12-6.)
a. With selector valve in "OFF" position, drain
12-27. DESCRIPTION. The fuel strainer is mount- fuel from bowl and lines with quick-drain control.
ed at the firewall in the lower engine compartment b. Remove drain tube, safety wire, nut and wash-
and is a quick-drain valve which pro- er at bottom of filter bowl and remove bowl.
equippec~with
vides a means of draining trapped water and sediment
control is
c´• Carefully standpipe and remove.
unscrew

d. Remove filter screen and gasket. Wash filter

from the fuel system. The quick-drain
located adjacent to the oil dipstick and is accessible screen and bowl with solvent (Federal Specification

through the oil dipstick door. P-S-661, or equivalent) and dry with compressed air.
e. Using a new gasket between filter screen and
NOTE top assembly, install screen and standpipe. Tighten
standpipe only finger tight.
The fuel s~trainer can be disassembled, f. UsingallnewO-rings, installbowl. Notethat
cleaned and reassembled without re- step-washer at bottom of bowl is installed so that
moving the assembly from the aircraft. step seats against O-ring. Connect drain tube.
(Refer to paragraph 12-29.) g. With selector valve in "ON" position, check for
leaks and proper operation of quick-drain valve.
h. Safety wire bottom nut to top assembly. Wire
12-28. REMOVALAND INSTALLATION. (See fig- must have right hand wrap, at least 45 degrees.
ure 12-6.)

12-11
 ’i~s!. .a (9).
NOTE

Do not disassemble selector valve

gear and shaft assembly (5) thru
Remove and replace as a unit.
I
Single-Engine Service Letter #SE74-1
should be consulted for inspection
and alteration of some 1973 and 1974
I selector valve gear and shaft assem-
blies.

Repair kit No. 0716613-200 is avail-

2\ 1 I I able from the Cessna Service Parts
Center for replacement of seals,
washer and O-rings in fuel selector
I I valve for service parts beginning
with Serial 1825399.
d>

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A
15 .1 13

1. Placard
2. Handle
3. Washer
4. Cap
5. Gear Retainer Assembly
6. Valve Handle Shaft
7. Gear
8. RollPin
9. ValveShaft
10. Coupling

t
11. CotterPin
12. FuelLine 21
13. Plug
14. Fuel Selector Valve
15. Elbow
16. Body
17. Rotor
Is. O-RLng Detail A
19. Seal
20. Spring
21. Lockwasher
22. Screw
23. Washer

Figure 12-5. Fuel Selector Valve

12-12 Change 2
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1

k~l SAFETY WIRE HOLE

C?
4
’C

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5
12
f

2 11

14

L.

SAFETY WIRE HOLE

NOTE

Torque nLlt (15) to 25-30 Ib in.

1. Spring 6. Plate 12. O-Ring

2. Washer 7. O-Ring 13. Bowl
3. Plunger 8. Gasket 14. O-Ring
4. Top 9. Filter 15. Nut
5. DrainControl 10. RetainerRing 16. DrainLine
11. Standpipe

Figure 12-6. Fuel Strainer

12-13
12-30. PRIMING SYSTEM. d. Remove pump body from instrument panel.

12-31. DESCRIPTLON. The priming system is NOTE

comprised of a plunger-type manually-operated
primer, which draws fuel from the strainer and Visually inspect primer lines for crushed,
forces it through afitting to the aft end of each
tee kinked or broken condition. Ensure proper
intake manifold. Injecting the fuel into each mani- clamping to prevent fatigue due to vibration
fold primes both banks of cylinders. and chafing.

12-32. REMOVALAND INSTALLATION. e. Prior to installing a primer, check for proper

a. With selector valve in "OFF" position, drain pumping action and positive fuel shut-off in the
fuel from strainer and lines with quick-drain control. locked position.
b. Disconnect and cap or plug all fuel lines at f. Reverse the preceding steps for installation.
primer. (Observe precautions in paragraph 12-3.) With selector valve in "BOTH" position, check for
c. Unscrew knurled nut and remove plunger from leaks and proper pumping action.
pump body.

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