How do you guys clean out a turbine when traveling so theat there is no diesel/kero residue? short of running some kind of solvent through it is there a preferred method?

I don't... It is what it is. What is your concern ? Odor in the car ?



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Solvent cleaning is the only way I know of.
Long ago, the BVM website "Tips and How To's" column addressed this problem. It was aimed at using the BVM JetCase for airline travel.

I have used BVM's advice, and will report that it works well.

Simply drain ALL of the fuel from the aircraft.
Flush the entire fuel system with PPG DX330 "Acryli-Clean" grease and wax remover.
Drain the DX-330 from the airplane, and allow it to dry completely. Compressed air is not recommended.
Repeat if necessary, using fresh DX-330.
The fuel system should be now free of any kero or Jet-A smell.
Wipe the outside of the Airframe with DX-330 as well, then apply a coat of wax.
When the airplane is refueled at your destination, be sure to follow these BVM UAT instructions for the first start. This is a very important step. http://www.bvmjets.com/Pages/fuel_3_02.htm
Also, with the engine at full power, raise the nose and shake the airplane in order to dislodge any air bubbles that might be in the UAT filter media. Shake the airplane until you are satisfied that the system is purged of any remaining bubbles.

The BVM isnstructions are good, however I just dried the model, and put a plug in the vent, then I left the model open a day or two and I couldn´t smell any kero on it and it was good to go.

However this days airlines seems to be more concerned about the use of LiPo batts in models, and you better don´t transport any of them regardless the chemistry type, inside the plane.

You should declare in a especific document (you must consult with your airline before traveling) that your plane is dry and doesn´t have batts on it and glue a copy of this document in the box. Also be ready to open it for inspection if required by the authorities. I transport the receiver batteries separately (no LiPos, just NiMh´s) in a cushioned, fire-containing box in my luggage.


p.s. use this same procedure if you are going to the club using your wife´s car!

The smell of Jet-A is not the same as kerosene...it lingers a long time.
If you have been using Jet-A, flush it out.

I use Jet A1.

Bob Wilcox advised me once to put some Fabric Softener sheets inside the engine. Works great as long as you don't forget to take them out.


jack