> I recently showed my Europa Kit to an interested party who currently
> operates a motorglider. He expressed an opinion regarding the lack of
> access to the fuel tank. Part of the MG annual is to remove the
> access hatch and remove the year's accumulated "gunge" which he
> assured me was always a suprising amount. Despite Ivan's
> protestations regarding the quality of modern fuel, lack of water,
> changeable filter etc, it would seem to be another area where access
> would seem to be sensible.
>
> Can anyone with actual aircraft operating experience comment on this
> either way please? Actually cutting a hole in the tank to fit a
> sealed access hatch is a bridge I'll cross when I've made a decision.
> At this stage I'd just like some accumulated experience to help make
> the decision either way.
>
> Cheers
>
> Carl #159
>
Ho Ho! remember my postings DANGER CR** fuel system?
As microlighters we KNOW you get stuff in fuel tanks, and its not
because of the driver. We have a tank inspection hole mod which
(I think - my partner is handling it) is now PFA approved, we've
certainly done all the pressure tests Etc. It involves an
inspection hatch between the headrests and an aluminium plate as
inspection cover in the tank itself. We have used a sort of slightly
foamy PTFE tape as the seal which seems to stay sealed while immersed
in different types of petrol indefinitely.
The cover has also served as a decent site to fit a capacitance
gauge and a (modified) aircraft spruce mechanical one so we have
done away with the sight gauge altogether.
I will post the mod to the FTP eventually - I haven't got the
drgs & Dave is a heathen luddite when it comes to computer comms.
Regards
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