William
I have found that the main source of the fuel smell is the connection to the
tank breather pipe on three aircraft. The machined aluminium fitting does
not seal to the plastic pipe even if done up tight. Due to the upturn
inside the tank, the vent pipe creates a "U" and fuel stays in the pipe and
the smell can persist for some days.
The best solution I have found is to replace this length of plastic pipe
with rubber. The correct size rubber does seal onto the fitting with a
reasonably tensioned clip.
Europa have tires, inner tubes and brake pads available.
Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 300hours
Europa Club Mods Specialist
e-mail g-iani@ntlworld.com
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