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john.greenhalgh1(at)sky.c
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:14 am Post subject: Fuel filler tube Fixing

Hi,



I'm wondering what method is preferred for fixing the fuel filler tube

to the fuselage.  I've been told that if Bid is used this can be seen

through after painting.



Any suggestions would be most welcome.



Regards John

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rparigoris

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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Fuel filler tube Fixing

Hi John



I reinforced fuse where the Cobra (fuel filler tube) is located.



I used Balsa under the Cobra with some thin foam wrapped with BID, it will be Reduxed to the fuse.



I think if the large fuel filler hose is loading the Cobra it is likely the cause of problems.



See:

http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=27522



http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=27346



http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=27386



Ron Parigoris

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g-iani(at)ntlworld.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:29 am Post subject: Fuel filler tube Fixing

John



I think there is a bit of information lacking here.



If you fix the filler to the fuselage as per the book there is a chance that

the skin of the aircraft will distort over time (it has on G-IANI and

G-IRON).  This is very slight but can be seen in a glancing light.  .  Andy

Draper's recommended solution is to put at least one layer of BID on the

inner skin to spread the attachment loads over a wider area.  Then attach

the filler as per the manual.



I have not tried it yet but I will do this on the repairs now being done on

G-IRON.  Unfortunately I will not be able to say if it works for a year or

two as it takes this long for the distortion to appear.

Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 300hours

Europa Club Mods Specialist

e-mail g-iani(at)ntlworld.com

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kevann(at)gotsky.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:13 am Post subject: Fuel filler tube Fixing

I added a layer of carbon fiber to the filler area.

after a couple years now,I can see the attachment area from the outside in 

the right light. I recall Bud Yerley posted a method that looked like it 

would solve the problem...

Kevin  N211KA

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g-iani(at)ntlworld.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:10 am Post subject: Fuel filler tube Fixing

Hi Kevin



Have you any idea what Bud posted I cannot find anything useful



Alternatively, if Bud is watching, would you please repeat your good advice

Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 300hours

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m.j.gregory(at)talk21.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:10 am Post subject: Fuel filler tube Fixing

For the benefit of those who did not file it, Bud Yerly's method is copied below, together with his response to Graham  Singleton's concern regarding protection from the build-up of static electricity when fuelling.  

   

Regards  

   

Mike  

   

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