There is an issue with avgas shipped from the Esso Edmonton refinery after December 28. It is apparently "quarantined". I suspect that we put about 8 hours on our 7a with that fuel before the press release, and didn't have any issues.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/imperial-notifies-transport-canada-of-potential-aviation-fuel-quality-issue-674206763.html
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/february/15/canada-airports-report-avgas-shortage
We use a GRT fuel flow sensor which uses a turbine for our fuel measurements, as opposed to a capacitive fuel gauge, so I don't imagine that there is any issue with the accuracy of the fuel readings in our case.
Is there any safety or legal reason why we couldn't continue to use the fuel already in the tanks, that came from this batch?
Scott
CALGARY, Feb. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Imperial has notified regulators and customers of a potential fuel quality issue in aviation gasoline (sometimes referred to as "avgas" or "100 low lead") shipped from Strathcona refinery since Dec. 28, 2017.
All shipments of the avgas from Strathcona refinery were promptly stopped as soon as the company became aware of the issue on Feb. 13, 2018. Imperial has also requested that all distributors cease distribution of the product.
At this time, Imperial is not aware of any reported safety issues related to the fuel. Aircraft that use jet fuel, also known in the industry as "Jet A," are not impacted by this potential fuel quality concern.
"We regret this inconvenience and will continue to provide information as the situation evolves," said Jon Wetmore, Vice-President Imperial Downstream. "An investigation into the cause of the issue is ongoing."
SOURCE Imperial Oil Limited
All shipments of the avgas from Strathcona refinery were promptly stopped as soon as the company became aware of the issue on Feb. 13, 2018. Imperial has also requested that all distributors cease distribution of the product.
At this time, Imperial is not aware of any reported safety issues related to the fuel. Aircraft that use jet fuel, also known in the industry as "Jet A," are not impacted by this potential fuel quality concern.
"We regret this inconvenience and will continue to provide information as the situation evolves," said Jon Wetmore, Vice-President Imperial Downstream. "An investigation into the cause of the issue is ongoing."
SOURCE Imperial Oil Limited
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/imperial-notifies-transport-canada-of-potential-aviation-fuel-quality-issue-674206763.html
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/february/15/canada-airports-report-avgas-shortage
We use a GRT fuel flow sensor which uses a turbine for our fuel measurements, as opposed to a capacitive fuel gauge, so I don't imagine that there is any issue with the accuracy of the fuel readings in our case.
Is there any safety or legal reason why we couldn't continue to use the fuel already in the tanks, that came from this batch?
Scott