Hello David,
I have replaced as much of the rubber filler hose as possible with 2" dia 16
SWG aluminium tube. Only the elbows and sleeve to the tank remains in
rubber and the smell has vanished.
Best wishes,
William
----- Original Message -----
From: "David.Corbett" <David.Corbett@fwi.co.uk>
Subject: Fuels smell in cockpit
> In reply to John Wigney's recent e-mail, I had frequent occasions when I
> would open the cockpit door in my hangar and notice a strong fuel smell.
>
> I have done nothing to cure this, but have not noticed the smell at all
> lately. I am up to about 120 hours now.
>
> I do however notice petrol type fumes coming in through the NACA duct by
the
> pilot's leg if the duct is open during the climb.
>
> David
>
> G-BZAM
>
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