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frank3phyl(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:51 am Post subject: fuel tank leak

I share the following experience in hope of preventing a similar problem in others' aircraft.



Some time ago I started applying a plug on the fuel cap vents to prevent  clogging by bugs.  Unfortunately, the plug was air tight.



I recently performed a condition inspection.  Part of the process, as you know is to inspect the wing fuel strainers.  So, I drained the fuel--leaving the tank full of air that could expand with temperature.  Apparently the temperature reached the point of creating significant pressure in the rear fuel tank.  When I re-fueled after the condition inspection I noted a leak from the wing.  I found a delamination of the upper trailing edge joint of my fiberglass fuel tank.



Frank

Kitfox S7

N5929



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