ICON A5 MM : Fuel System : Fuel Tank Assembly : Maintenance Instructions : Remove Fuel Tank Assembly
Remove Fuel Tank Assembly
100507-01
Use the following procedure to remove the fuel tank.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
00021+
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
07—Fuel System
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Remove headliner. (Headliner Removal)
2. Remove baggage floor. (Baggage Floor Removal)
3. Remove baggage sidewall panels. (Baggage Sidewall Panel Removal)
4. Remove seat backs. (Remove Seat Back)
5. Pump all fuel from tank. (Pump Usable Fuel From Fuel Tank)
6. Disconnect the optical switch connector from D9038P. (Figure 148)
Figure 148. Fuel Sump Line and Electrical Connections (T9028 Wire Harness Not Shown)
7. Disconnect the fuel level sensor connector from D9039P. (Figure 148)
8. Use a 7/16 wrench to remove bolt, washer, and T9028 terminal on fuel level sensor plate. (Figure 148)
9. Remove three cable ties securing T9028 terminal wire harness.
10. Remove #6-32 screw securing the T9027 terminal on the fuel cap adapter. (Figure 149)
Figure 149. Fuel Filler Neck Install and Electrical Connections
11. Remove cable tie from fuel filler neck.
12. Disconnect fuel line from coarse fuel filter using a 11/16 wrench. Cap and plug open lines throughout.
13. Disconnect fuel return line from the elbow fuel return port in the tank using a 11/16 wrench. (Figure 149)
14. Disconnect fuel cell vent hose from barb in fuel cap adapter by removing the mini worm drive clamp.
15. Remove worm drive clams from both ends of the fuel filler neck. (Figure 149)
16. Remove the fuel filler neck from fuel cap adapter and fuel tank opening flange to expose fuel sump hose. (Figure 148)
17. Disconnect fuel sump hose by prying off its clamp and pulling the hose off the barb. (Figure 149) Remove fuel filler hose completely.
18. Remove two bolts and washers securing the fuel tank straps to the aft end of fuel tank. ( Detail D.)
19. Move fuel tank straps to clear fuel tank removal.
Figure 150. Fuel Tank Strap
20. Lift fuel tank subassembly out of the aircraft.
Verification Method
Task is complete when the fuel tank has been removed from the aircraft.