Cessna

Fuel System Inspection

Description

 Fuel is gravity fed from the metal wing tanks, through a shutoff valve and a
fuel strainer to the carburetor.
 Positive ventilation is provided by a vent line and a check valve assemble
located in the left wing tank, a crossover line connecting the two tanks
together and a vented fuel cap on the right hand tank.
 The vent line from the check valve assembly extends overboard through the
lower wing skin adjacent to the left wing strut.
 A fuel drain is located between the shutoff valve and the strainer.
Cessna 152 Fuel System Inspection
Cessna 172 Fuel System Inspection
Fuel Vents
Checking

 Slip a rubber tube over the vent line located beneath the left wing. Be
certain it covers the .128” hole in the vent tube on the 152 and F152 Models.
 Blow into tube to slightly pressurize the tanks. If air can be blown into tanks,
vent line is open.
 After tanks is slightly pressurize, insert end of rubber tube into a container of
water and watch for a continuous steam of bubbles, which indicates the bleed
hole in valve assembly is open and relieving pressure.
 Blow into tube again to slight pressurize the tank, and loosen, but do not
remove filler cap on opposite wing to check tank crossover line. If pressure
escapes from filler cap, crossover line is open.
 Any fuel vent found plugged or restricted must be corrected prior to returning
aircraft to service
Primer System

 Visually Inspect primer lines for crushed, kinked or broken condition.

 Ensure proper clamping to prevent fatigue due to vibration or chaffing.
 Ensure barrel’s cylinder wall is free of signs of pitting, corrosion, or scoring
and that O-rings are in good condition.
Vented Fuel Filler Cap
Inspection, Cleaning and Repair

 Remove RIGHT-HAND fuel filler cap from the adapter assembly.

 Disconnect the safety chain from the cap and cover or plug the tank opening to
keep out foreign matter.
 Check conditions of gasket and frictionless washer, replace as required.
 Using cotton swabs and Stoddard solvent or equivalent, gently lift edges of rubber
umbrella and clean seat and umbrella removing all cotton fibers. Repeat until
swabs show no discoloration.
 If the umbrella continues to leak or is deteriorated, remove and replace. To
remove the umbrella, lubricate the umbrella stem with hydraulic fluid to prevent
tearing the stem. When installing the new umbrella, lubricate the stem with
hydraulic fluid and use a small blunt tool to insert the retaining knob on the
umbrella into the check valve body.
 Connect fuel cap to safety chain and reinstall cap in the adapter assembly