I have filled up the filler manifold (cobra!?) and left fuel in for an
extended time with no issues or smell. Having the fuel vent on the top of
the manifold routed to under the aircraft helps out when its 105 out and
the fuel expands. I also have the aluminum elbow with double hose clamps.
Steve Hagar
hagargs@earthlink.net
> [Original Message]
> From: <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 10/2/2006 8:48:05 AM
> Subject: Europa-List: Do you fly with fuel in fuel cobra?
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> Curious, how often do you take off with fuel above max level of tank and
> into the fuel cobra (get you over that last bit of forest)?
>
> If you refueled after flight and are going to not fly for a week or more,
> and got fuel into the cobra, would you leave it, or drain it?
>
> Ron Parigoris
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