Mike,
It is possible that the tank will shrink a bit if the fuel is offloaded,
possibly causing the outlet rubber hose to move up slightly, and contact the
torque tube. This happened to me, anyway.
If tank had significant fuel in it, then it might be something else causing
the problem..
Regards,
Greg
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike Gamble
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 8:00 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Fuel Tank moved!!
After 4 uneventful flying seasons I have been carrying out the annual
inspection prior to the 5th.
The aircraft had been garaged for 3 months with wings and tailplanes removed
and the fuselage supported on dummy spars with wheeled supports.
On checking the controls a rubbing sound was evident on moving the stick
fore & aft and this was traced to contact of the Pitch torque tube CS10 with
the rubber hose
securing the port side Tank outlet fitting. Stb side clearance is just
adequate.
This is very strange as I don't recall any possibility of this happening
during construction so a reasonable clearance must have existed then.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Can the tank have moved UP?
What is the fix?
Comments and advice please.
Mike Gamble
XS Mono #440
G-CFMP
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