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TomVal 12-11-2013 08:41 AM

No carpet on my -12 Fuel Tank...
 
FWIW,

For the purpose of visually monitoring the fuel tank for early signs of weepage I elected not to carpet the tank. Part of my preflight is to eyeball the tank for signs of leaks.

Rupester 12-11-2013 08:56 AM

Although like Walt, I hate to find those kinds of" issues", I'm reminded how fortunate it is that Avgas has such a powerful smell and has blue dye in it. It makes leaks --- even teeny ones - almost self detecting.

Wayne Gillispie 12-11-2013 10:30 AM

And if you are going with hard lines like me, then use 5052 grade with much better fatigue strength(used in certified aircraft).

Tim 8-A 12-11-2013 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSANTIBANEZ (Post 833528)
Dear Walt, did you have fuel smell in the cockpit?

Regards,

I can answer that question, No it did not have any smell of fuel in the cockpit. When I had the Pre-buy, it was noted that the tee below the valve had a blue stain but no visible sigh of a current leak. The other location at the time did not show any signs of a leak. I had assumed that the builder had found a leak and corrected it. I never thought to remove the line and inspect the flare.

Mike S 12-11-2013 11:34 AM

Tim, congrats on the 10 purchase :D

Master Designs 12-11-2013 11:56 AM

Walt will be performing a pre-buy for me today on a 6A and I always knew I wanted Walt to be involved with my next purchase......this thread just reassures that I made the right decision to have Walt do the pre-buy. :D

Steve Melton 12-11-2013 08:10 PM

use 5052 grade hard line
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Gillispie (Post 833569)
And if you are going with hard lines like me, then use 5052 grade with much better fatigue strength(used in certified aircraft).

agree, use 5052 grade


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