Hi Tim.
He says it is a classic so unless it is modified to XS standard it would
not have a "cobra" just a long permeable rubber hose.
The comments about side slip makes me wonder if it is an exhaust issue
rather than a smell from the hose.
Tim H
On 8 July 2012 23:40, Tim Ward <ward.t@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>
> William,
> Look at the seal near the fuel intake cap. Make sure it has been sealed
> completely between the plastic cobra and fuel cap body.
> Otherwise the rubber pipe maybe allowing fuel to permeate through creating
> the smell?
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
> Tim Ward
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> New Zealand.
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> On 9/07/2012, at 10:18 AM, William Bliss <william@wbliss.co.uk> wrote:
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> >
> > I had an enjoyable flight in a Europa today. The main drawback was that
> the fuel smell was there - and became very strong and off putting when I
> was trying sideslips. Tank was about half full. I do not think it can be
> due to fumes permeating through the tank wall. When I had a look up inside
> the the under - fuselage panel, I could not see any evidence of fuel
> leakage. The tank did not look wrinkled or warped. Could there be a vent
> leaking somewhere? Does an aluminium tank have the same problem? What I
> really need is an idea of cost and time to fix it.
> >
> > I suspect this has been discussed before
> >
> > William Bliss
> >
> >
>
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