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Time: 
12:51:27 AM PST US
Subject: 
Re: fuel odor in the cockpit
From: 
"John Wighton" <john@wighton.net>
      
      
      I must admit l read Roddy's post twice before realising he states 0.5 psi (not
      5 psi).  
      
      For reference the CS-VLA requirement is 2.03psi (non-metallic, supported fuel tank).
      This is normally factored up by 1.5 for testing purposes, although l don't
      know what pressure Europa used for their compliance demonstration.  
      
      I think Roddie's advice is sound, however, l found the fuel smell was not a leak
      but porosity (at a vapour orifice size) which can be cured using a suitable
      sealer.  Caution is needed to ensure the sealer is MOGAS and Ethanol resistant.
      Apply on the outside of tank filler trunk and fittings.
      
      Using Super Unleaded with zero ethanol helps reduce the tank porosity derived smell
      (regional variations exist, check the manufacturer's technical specification
      and regional delivery guidelines).
      
      --------
      John Wighton
      Europa XS trigear G-IPOD
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=491457#491457
      
      








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