Yes. Takes a few goes at that technique (at a time when I'd rather go
flying!).
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kingsley Hurst" <hurstkr@growzone.com.au>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Fuel Drains and Gascolator Locations
> <hurstkr@growzone.com.au>
>
>> I find that the Saf-Air CAV-110s are a pain. They like to leak after
> use.
> I have replaced the O-ring with one made of Viton, which has helped, but
> am
> put off using them for fear that one day (especially when on a trip)
> they
> will prove impossible to reseat.
>
> Duncan,
>
> When, in a previous life I flew almost every day, each time I checked
> the fuel, I always pulled downwards on the fitting giving it a slight
> turn as I did so. Doing this helps it seal and is the reason I have
> left mine proud of the fuselage.
>
> Regs
> Kingsley
>
>
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