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Old 09-05-2009 | 09:38 AM
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Default Snaprolls = bubbles?

Did a series of snaps the other day and the fire went out approx 15 secs later with a tell-tale vapor trail. No other issues in the 4 previous flights or the one subsequent. "Fuel Fail" was the indication on the P-60's data terminal.

The BVM UAT had little/no air in it when examined on the ground, NO bubbles visible in any lines elsewhere. Two tanks in series, large felt clunks in each, aft tank 25% and fwd tank 100% full.

Examining the evidence, I'm nearly certain I ate a bubble as a result of the snaps, which were a first for this model. Perhaps I simply dislodged a "fuel fart" from the JetCat filter, which is mounted loosely and vertically? I will try to replicate the failure in the coming days (with a bunch of altitude), but I would be grateful for your collective input in the meantime.

Thanks all, D.