ShannonEvans
Active Member
Was flying the RV3 last week when the engine began to sputter badly. Landed the plane & did a few run ups & it seemed ok. First thought was carb ice, but decided to check fuel screens & lines. Electric fuel pump plugged with varnished gas & junk. Put on new pump & flushed lines & checked screens, all good. Flew yesterday & much improved but still seems to miss a little. Question is can the mechanical fuel pump get week over time, or does it just suddenly go bad. Plan on putting new mechanical pump on to see if that solves issue, but would like some other opinions. These issues started suddenly. It really seems like a fuel issue & it mostly happens on take off at full power (yes there is fuel in the tanks).
Any Thoughts?
Shannon Evans
Any Thoughts?
Shannon Evans