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                           Zenith601-List Digest Archive
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     1. 10:03 AM - Chat Reminder  (George Race)
     2. 07:26 PM - Re: Fuel smell in cockpit  (Tim Juhl)
     3. 08:41 PM - Re: Re: Fuel smell in cockpit  (Randy L. Thwing)
 
 
 
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Time: 10:03:02 AM PST US
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Subject: Zenith601-List: Chat Reminder

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Time: 07:26:12 PM PST US
Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Fuel smell in cockpit
From: "Tim Juhl" <juhl@avci.net>


Larry and Jim are on to something.  There would be no fuel smell unless there was
fuel seepage somewhere.  It doesn't take much fuel to produce a nasty smell.

Unlike autofuel, avgas contains a dye that helps you locate points of seepage.
I'd start with any fuel connections that are within the cabin itself.

Good luck!

Tim Juhl

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CFII
Champ L16A flying
Zodiac XL - Jabiru 3300A
Working on fuselage


Read this topic online here:

http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297326#297326


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Time: 08:41:08 PM PST US
From: "Randy L. Thwing" <n4546v@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Re: Fuel smell in cockpit


I agree:

In my old '48 Bonanza, I had a fuel smell in the cockpit.  I couldn't find 
the source easily.  I discussed it with my Friend; Bill Harrold, a retired 
highest level Lockheed aeronautical engineer.  He imparted to me this bit of 
wisdom:  "in aeroplanes, I don't like mysteries".  I started at the fuel 
tanks and worked my way towards the engine.  I had to take out some very 
difficult cockpit side panels, but behind one of them, I found a fuel 
fitting just loose enough to allow seepage, which when tightened, eliminated 
the smell.  I have never forgotten his advice.

Make your own decision, but I also believe that if you can smell fuel in the 
cockpit, you may be piloting a flying bomb.  I believe it is worth the 
search to solve the mystery.

Best Regards,

Randy, Las Vegas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Juhl" <juhl@avci.net>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 7:25 PM
Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Fuel smell in cockpit


>
> Larry and Jim are on to something.  There would be no fuel smell unless 
> there was fuel seepage somewhere.  It doesn't take much fuel to produce a 
> nasty smell.
>
> Unlike autofuel, avgas contains a dye that helps you locate points of 
> seepage.  I'd start with any fuel connections that are within the cabin 
> itself.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Tim Juhl
>
> --------
> ______________
> CFII
> Champ L16A flying
> Zodiac XL - Jabiru 3300A
> Working on fuselage
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297326#297326
>
>


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