<<... I have not heard of this being a problem>>
Inflight rainwater ingress was a problem for Jon Tye (I think it was) and
resulted in the mod requiring a small rear-facing hole to be made in the
back of the exposed part of the vent.
D.
----- Original Message -----
From: "nigel charles" <nwcmc@tiscali.co.uk>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:15 AM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Fuel vent opening ideas wanted
>
> The simplest way to prevent bugs and debris is to fit a pitot type cover
> whilst the aircraft is parked. This is what many of us do. It will also
> stop water ingress and ice formation. The Europa was designed as a VFR
> aircraft so the vent is not designed to cope with icing whilst in
> flight. It is possible that whilst flying VFR in rain that there could
> be a small amount of water ingested but I have not heard of this being a
> problem.
>
> Nigel Charles
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
> Sent: 12 January 2007 07:26
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Fuel vent opening ideas wanted
>
>
> I have fuel tank vent on my XS Monowheel plumbed to the top of the
> Cobra,
> a small space (siphon break) and the vent hose comes out.
>
> Was wondering if I could get input on:
>
> Attempt to cut down clogging (Bug, Ice formation, Debris)
> Thoughts on Reduxing in some stainless wool? (What are
> negatives)
> Thoughts on crushing vent tube into a oval, in hopes of
> preventing critter ingress and stream lining?
>
> What is favorite location, forward facing? Vertical(90 or 45 degree
> cut)?
>
> Thx.
> Ron Parigoris
>
>
>
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