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Check those fuel lines...
I hate when I find this stuff, it's a lot of work to fix :mad:
All this stuff in the tunnel of a 10 Leak at fuel selector ![]() Leak at feedthru from tank L/H side (notice the blue staining on insulation) ![]() Leak at fuel pump 'T' ![]() Making your own FWF hoses? Maximum gap allowed between nut and collar is 1/16" (this one is over a 1/4") ![]() If your flares look like either one of these you've got more work to do! ![]() ![]() Quick tutorial on flaring. One of the more important things is lubricating the cone before starting the process, if you don't you will "smear" the metal in the flare. http://www.sportaviationonline.org/s...01/?pg=80#pg80 |
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Yes you can.
Bird |
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Thanks. I assume a corresponding position of the handle opens it, am I right? |
WOW
How many hours on that plane?
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Vlad
Where you thinking of going now Vlad. A third tank... BIG TRIP?
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Not THAT big. Just visiting Birthplace of the Winds :) |
Gee Walt----great catch. Thank you for taking pics for everyone to see.
This get serious in a BIG hurry. Tom |
Is it a diesel powered -10? I noticed the yellow jugs for draining the tanks.
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This weather is just not right for Texas! |
Thanks for sharing Walt, you find a lot of stuff, too bad you aren't closer, I could use your eye. Meanwhile, I was planning on pressure (air) testing my fuel system in stages. 1. fuel pump assay, 2. 1+ selector valve and all cabin connections. Then that leaves each tank, and FWF. The plan was to use 50 psi and let it linger and if pressure drops then search for the leak. Fantastik works well for this purpose, taking care for drips on the aluminum of course. I have plugs for the connections and will not use an addition volume of air.
What do you think about this progressive validation approach? Thanks in advance. |
But wait! It has torque stripe on the fittings... how could it leak? ;)
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Plumbing is really pretty simple stuff, goop the pipe threads and tighten the **** out of them, then make a good flare and put it together, look ma no leaks |
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http://www.waresdirect.com/products/...FepaMgodT1gAOA and this... http://www.amazon.com/UEi-Test-Instr.../dp/B000HHTY7Q Or pay your HVAC guy a svc call to check for you. They should have both of these items. Use nothing corrosive around your plane or it may come back to bite down the road. |
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http://www.whitelightningco.com/products/epic.htm Kerosene is often recommended; I don't have that around the house, but this I do. The flares come out very smooth ad pretty ... unlike the ones posted in here. |
OMG those flares look terrible, it's hard to catch in a Prebuy.
I was afraid it was going to turn ugly when you got into the tunnel. Thanks for taking to time to make it right. |
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Kero in a yellow container? Guvmint man gonna git you! :) (I've actually had people chastise me about color vs. product at the pump.) |
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Sorry for the multiple posts. I kept getting a "database error" and thought the response wasn't posting...
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Wow!
Fuel in the tunnel of a -10 is an explosion waiting to happen.....unfortunately for one gentleman on here, already has.
Best, |
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I would suggest everyone do the same unless you have the proper tools/materials/training to do it properly. |
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It's a bit of EZturn on threads only flares installed dry. Every one hundred hours I inspect fuel lines the only seep was found at a gascolator fitting. |
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Dear Walt, did you have fuel smell in the cockpit? Regards, |
TS Flightlines
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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. |
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.
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And if you are going with hard lines like me, then use 5052 grade with much better fatigue strength(used in certified aircraft).
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Tim, congrats on the 10 purchase :D
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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
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use 5052 grade hard line
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