Cant comment on the ethanol attacking the tank, but ethanol will absorb a
virtually unlimited amount of water from the air over time.
once it reaches 1% saturation with water it will fall out of suspension with
the petrol forming 2 distinct layers, petrol on the top
as normal with water in the tank, which is why in most countries mogas WITH
ethanol is prohibited in aircraft. If you want to try it
and see for yourself put mogas with ethanol in a jar and add a couple of
drops of water and shake it up, leave it stand and it should
form two layers. Not many engines like running on 100% ethanol which is what
will happen if the two fuels separate in the tank.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle
Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 8:07 AM
To: EUROPALIST
Subject: Europa-List: Ethanol 10%
Cheers,
Following the scuttlebutt on the above topic leads me to ask
what the relative number of dissolving of fuel tank s might be. Being a
very sloooow builder, I have to admit to a tank which goes back to 1998 and
may be a victim of such an effect.
If you have knowledge of any attack on the Olde tanks, I would
much appreciate it.
Happy landings
Ferg
Classic 914, CS prop. Wiring wiring
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