Hi Svein
I think they all seem to do that. It's very noticeable with the wings
removed when you peer into the "space", so I wouldnt worry to much about
the swelling. If Ron is correct however, then I wouldnt leave it empty for
any period of time from now on. Just my opinion.
Cheers
Alan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Sidsel & Svein
Johnsen
Sent: 05 September 2007 19:43
Subject: Re: Europa-List: RE: Fuel Tank leak was it empty
<sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Ron, Alan,
I flushed my tank with salt water (to fascilitate removing swarf after
opening holes) and then with fuel before fitting the tank into the cockpit
module. Left the fuel (full tank) in for abt one week to check if any
pinhole leaks. Thereafter it was left empty/dry for about 3 1/2 years. I
now have 35 hours flight time and 45 landings (none hard - yet!). No
cracking of the tank, but it shows clear signs of bulging around the spacers
on the inside of the seat backs, which is a bit worrying although I
understand it is to be expected.
Best regards,
Svein
LN-SKJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Burrows" <alan@kestrel-insurance.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 7:13 PM
Subject: Europa-List: RE: Fuel Tank leak was it empty
> <alan@kestrel-insurance.com>
>
> Hi Ron
>
> Yes my tank was emptied for the journey from UK to the U.S. in fact it was
> empty for a period of about 2 months!
> I wonder if its worth asking the community the same question about other
> tank leaks, because its certainly information that should be shared if it
> was the cause of my leak.
> Has anyone else got a similar story?
> Kind Regards
>
> Alan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us [mailto:rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
> Sent: 20 August 2007 19:42
> To: Alan Burrows
> Subject: Fuel Tank leak was it empty
>
> Hello Alan
>
> Was your tank ever empty of fuel after fuel had once been in it? (perhaps
> you flushed tank with fuel during build and then after a while emptied?)
>
> Thinking by some is that will cause tank to shrink and can cuase cracking?
>
> Thx.
> Sincerely
> Ron Parigoris
>
>
> 09:05
>
>
> 22:36
>
>
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