>There have been several references recently to spilling fuel in the cockpit
>while cleaning fuel filters mounted under the seat. Having just completed
>this task, I feel the problem may be overstated.
> A few tablespoons of fuel will wind up in the bowl and needs to be
>disposed of along with the remainder of the fuel within the filter (not back
>into the tank because it may be contaminated). The pad beneath the bowl was
>not really needed but is a good safeguard.
>Much easier and tidier than many maintenance tasks, mainly due to ease of
>access.
However, there is still the problem of repeated damage to the fuel pipes
disturbing the joints every time and the doubled risk of having two filters
Graham
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