G-NEAT's oil tank bracket cracked after (from memory) somewhere between 100
and 150 hours of use.
Regards,
Mark
From: "Gregory, Mike" <M.J.Gregory@cranfield.ac.uk>
Subject: Cracking of oil Tank Support Bracket
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 09:19:16 +0100
> A standard Europa Rotax 912 installation was recently found to have a
> cracked oil tank support bracket after only 94 hours flying since new. This
> was discovered when the oil tank was removed to check the 912 head bolt
> torques, and was not seen until the Jubilee clips were taken off.
>
> The bracket had been carefully made from the standard material supplied, and
> the inspector concerned assures me that there is no question of poor
> workmanship causing a stress-raiser.
>
> Operators may wish to examine their oil tank support bracket, looking
> particularly at the part that supports the upper Jubilee clip. Please report
> any instances of cracking on this net, including details of hours flown, so
> that we may have an early idea of whether the instance found was a one-off,
> or if there is a general problem.
>
> Fly safely
>
> Mike
> Europa Club Safety Officer
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