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HELP!! Fuel leak under wings
I have found eveidence of a fuel leak under the wing. The fluid is dark blue with distinct fuel smell. I suspect the bladders but not sure. Pretty sure these are the original bladders so changing them may be the way to go. Is there a reasonalbe shop near Clovis, NM (30 min flight east of lubbock or amarillo, tx) that can help? Looking to do this ASAP as the wife and I have been planning a trip for some time now and don't want to miss it.
Thanks!
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Re: HELP!! Fuel leak under wings
Patricia Jayne (Pat) Keefer ICS 08899
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Re: HELP!! Fuel leak under wings
Aux tanks typically will show leakage in one of two places. If it is anywhere outboard of the main landing gear, it is the aux tank. The other place is along the aft spar and rear of the wing. Sometimes it doesn't show until well inboard.
As for tanks, I have had good luck with Aerotech. Probably an new manufacture tank is fine. Do not get reconditioned tanks. You get half the life at 2/3 the cost, plus more frequent installation, which will be 6-8 hours.
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