CS 22.1557  Miscellaneous marking and placards

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

(a) Baggage compartment. Each baggage compartment must have a placard stating the loading limitations.

(b) Fuel and oil filler openings. The following apply: 

(1) Fuel filler openings must be marked at or near the filler cover with the minimum fuel grade. 

(2) Oil filler openings must be marked at or near the filler cover: 

(i) with the grade; and 

(ii) if the oil is detergent or nondetergent. 

(c) Fuel tanks. The usable fuel capacity of each tank must be marked either at the selector or on the gauge (when provided) or on the tank if this is translucent and visible to the pilot in flight. 

(d) In-flight engine starting. A placard must be provided stating any limitations to be observed during in-flight engine starting. 

(e) Tyre pressure. In the case of sailplanes fitted with a landing wheel or wheels, the tyre pressure must be marked on or in the sailplane. 

(f) Aerobatic manoeuvres. A list of permissible aerobatic manoeuvres, including spins, must be placarded in each sailplane, so that it is plainly visible to the pilot. 

(g) Removable ballast. If removable ballast is used, the place for carrying ballast must have a placard stating instructions for the proper placement of the removable ballast under each loading condition for which each removable ballast in necessary. 

(h) Weight and cockpit load. The following additional data must be placarded in each sailplane so that they are plainly visible to the pilot: 

(1) maximum weight.

(2) maximum and minimum cockpit weight.