I believe that Rotax recommend carb drip trays. Check in the latest club
newsletter - I seem to recall that there was a PFA approved mod to fit drip
trays.
Tony
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From: Carl Pattinson <carl@photos.prestel.co.uk>
Subject: Engine Installation - FIRE HAZARD !
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 1997 10:57:15 +1200
> Hi folks
>
> Its me again, the duty harbinger of doom !
>
> I have just been looking over Ron Swindens Rotax engine installation and
> noticed to my horror that the twin carbs are located directly above the
> exhaust manifold exits to two of the cylinders. The distance from the
> carbs to the pipes is less than two inches. OK so it is possible to
> construct drip trays/ shields but as far as I am aware the installation
> manual does not specify this.
> I would assume that this situation would be the same for any Rotax 912
> installation in any aircraft so the Europa is not unique.
>
> My worry if it is'nt obvious is that were the floats to jam, or there
> was a leak then then fuel would almost certainly spill on to the red hot
> pipes (via the overflow pipe) causing a fire, if not an explosion.
>
> Am I being paranoid about this potential hazard or is there something
> that I have missed. I would welcome comments from anyone who has the
> answer to this one.
>
> Carl Pattinson
>
> Not yet at engine fitting stage (but fairly close )
>
>
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