troyp

I have recently had a small fuel spill in the fuselage. The tank bung wasn't as tight as it should be and pulled out causing some fuel to spill in to the fuselage. I managed to tip it out and it didnt appear to soak into the wood that much. I am wondering if it is important that I try and remove any excess that may have soaked into the wood? The problem I have is that the area where my tank is mounted is hard to access as it is covered completely and the tank gets pushed in from the rear. If possible I would like to leave it and not worry about it, as using powder and stuff to try and get the excess fuel out would then be hard to remove also.

Thanks,

Troy.

FrancisG

Hi Troy,

It all depends on how long you plan to keep plane. If you figure on two years or less, then you have nothing to worry about. Keep the mess in the tank compartment.

If you smash this plane and need to fix the area where there's oil residue, you can then remove clean it up with baking powder at that point.

- Francis

Dazzler 2

When you get the chance and if you can do it... Mix some epoxy and coat the bottom and sides of the fuse then after it dries put the tank back in... If it is a small area I just use a model paint brush to get in them hard to reach area's.. The epoxy might add just a fraction more weight but it helps to fuel proof your fuse's fuel area..... Just a thought for you... Good luck...!!!

Dangerous Dan

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It should be fine, If you ever have to repai that area use epoxy

Bill Vargas

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What I have seen used over here is called KR2 spot remover. It comes in a aerosol can. It sprays out in a dry powdery form. The guys will will apply liberal amouts and let it set for a day or 2. The chemicals will then extract the oil,,, and all thats left is to wipe away the powder.

Western Australia is cool,,, been there at Perth and Freemantle. Did a nice walkabout thru the Park with all the trees,,, unable to remember its name at this time but I know it had something to do with your past Militarys History ( Horsemans Park? )

BV

shoom

that would be whiteman park?

there is actually a flying field there.. did you see that?

troyp

hey Shoom, fancy flying up to Broome and teaching me how to fly my trainer properly?

Regards,

Troy.

Bill Vargas

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Yes I did!!! I also remember the War Memorial on top of the small hill,,, The one with the Torpedos,,, At the time there was no one flying and I also remember the Hobbyshop there in the open air shopping mall

You wouldn t beleive the Boost we all got while pulling into port there and seeing the MCDonalds on the shoreline!

BV

Steve Guinn

Hey Bill,

been to Perth and Freemantle also. You a navy man?
K2R, by the way.

Steve Guinn

Duh....missed post 8

Bill Vargas

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BV