Hi Steve,
We purchased some dye from an auto parts store specifically for gasoline
systems. It has a brown color that can be seen in regular light and is
also fluorescent. We taped cotton balls under all suspect joints and
left them for a few days (label the tape of each cotton ball, so you can
identify where it came from later). Any leaks will show the dye stain
on the cotton ball.
We found the only fuel leaks were at the large outlets and inlets to the
fuel tank, you really have to crank down on the clamps on these hoses.
regards,
Terry Seaver
A135 / N135TD
300+ hours on the short wings, slowly working on the long wings.
Steve Hagar wrote:
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>The beast is going to get rolled out into the driveway this weekend for
>several undertakings. The wings are going to be inserted and the length of
>the outriggers set and outriggers installed. Up until now the wings have
>only been installed with the fuselage in its cradle never on its own
>wheels. I am also going to put gasoline in the tank and turn on the 2
>electric fuel pumps. Checking for leaks and proper operation etc. Better
>to leak and burn outside the house rather than inside. Lastly putting the
>mil connectors on the wings to fire up the strobes and nav lights. For
>those who have been there before, any Faux pas to look out for (especially
>with the gasoline?)
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>Thanks buds
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>Steve
>A143
>Mesa, AZ
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>--- Steve Hagar
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