Hi Dave,
We fill our tank all the way up into the filler
neck, up to a couple inches from the cap opening,
getting 18.5 U.S. gallons that way. We
did not use any sealant on the rubber hose,
just tighten the clamps as tight as you can make
them. We used Pro-Seal tank sealant (A/C Spruce
P/N 09-38560) for the filler tube to fuselage joint.
Once we got all the leaks out, we have had
negligible fuel smell with the rubber hose, etc.
supplied with our kit.
Terry Seaver
A135 / N135TD
DJA727@aol.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am installing the fuel filler today and have some questions.
>
> When you fuel a Europa, do you fill it up to the top - above the top of the
> tank and fill the filler tube?
>
> I have a quite loose fit at the tank outlet to the rubber hose. With all the
> comments about the fuel smell, I need to do this right. I am thinking of
> replacing that hose with something else - especially if it is filled with
> fuel.
>
> What was the recommended sealer for the rubber hose?
>
> One last thing, If the filler tube needs to be removed, how would this be
> done if the cap is bonded to the fuselage? If it never needs replacing, there
> would be no problems, but.......
>
> Progress, not perfection,
>
> Dave Anderson
> Monowheel motorglider
> A227
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