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N901DT(at)houston.rr.com
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 Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: We need Change Van's fuel tank service bulletin |
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I feel that everyone on the list should contact Van's and encourage them
change the bulletin to a service letter or revision. At very the least they
should change the compliance time to the next condition inspection with a
note to monitor the situation for unusual lost of fuel pressure indications.
Emergency A.D.,s and standard A.D.'s for certified aircraft are permitted to
offer a different method of compliance.
The service bulletin looks like an over reaction. It is a situation that
should be brought to the attention of all builders/owners. The problem with
a mandatory service bulletin has to do with INSURANCE coverage. As we all
know, we are not required to comply with service bulletins and A.D.'s
however we are required to address the issue. An Insurance company would
likely deny a claim for any accident if the service bulletin was not
completed as defined. This service bulletin amounts to an emergency A.D.
since is requires the modification to be completed before any further
flights.
According to the bulletin the pilot had a reoccurring problem and apparently
took little or no corrective actions. Is this a problem that is wide
spread? With thousands of RV's flying for many years it's hard to believe
that this is a common problem. I don't feel that is fair to effectively
ground the entire fleet because an isolated case.
David Grover
RV-8
flying
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Ed Anderson
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject: We need Change Van's fuel tank service bulletin |
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After my experience, I burn all fuel out of the tank with flop tube before
switching to the other tank. That way should the improbable happen AGAIN, I
will still have 18 gallons left in the other tank. You actually have more
reachable fuel if the flop tube falls off than if the regular pick up should
fall off its fitting as its fitting is near the top of the tank.
Ed
Ed Anderson
Rv-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
Matthews, NC
eanderson(at)carolina.rr.com
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Bruce(at)glasair.org
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:32 pm Post subject: We need Change Van's fuel tank service bulletin |
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It seems to me that Van's MSB has no force in law except to cover his
behind. You are the manufacturer, Van's is only a parts supplier. I get
several letter a year from a well known vacuum pump manufacturer telling me
to take his product off my airplane. I laugh and throw them away. Van's MSB
should prompt you to look at the fuel pickups at your convenience, note it
in the log book and move on. It doesn't ground your airplane, only you or
the FAA can do that.
Bruce
www.glasair.org
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lifeofreiley2003(at)yahoo
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:35 pm Post subject: We need Change Van's fuel tank service bulletin |
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I haven't received any formal notifications from Van's regarding this SB. Wait for your notification. You're not responsible for checking Van's website on a daily basis for SB's.
Darrell
N901DT <N901DT(at)houston.rr.com> wrote:
I feel that everyone on the list should contact Van's and encourage them
change the bulletin to a service letter or revision. At very the least they
should change the compliance time to the next condition inspection with a
note to monitor the situation for unusual lost of fuel pressure indications.
Emergency A.D.,s and standard A.D.'s for certified aircraft are permitted to
offer a different method of compliance.
The service bulletin looks like an over reaction. It is a situation that
should be brought to the attention of all builders/owners. The problem with
a mandatory service bulletin has to do with INSURANCE coverage. As we all
know, we are not required to comply with service bulletins and A.D.'s
however we are required to address the issue. An Insurance company would
likely deny a claim for any accident if the service bulletin was not
completed as defined. This service bulletin amounts to an emergency A.D.
since is requires the modification to be completed before any further
flights.
According to the bulletin the pilot had a reoccurring problem and apparently
took little or no corrective actions. Is this a problem that is wide
spread? With thousands of RV's flying for many years it's hard to believe
that this is a common problem. I don't feel that is fair to effectively
ground the entire fleet because an isolated case.
David Grover
RV-8
flying
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lifeofreiley2003(at)yahoo
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: We need Change Van's fuel tank service bulletin |
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Bruce is correct here. The truth be known this is a CYA attempt on Van's part. You are the builder. Van's is the DESIGNER. Hince his liability comes into play.
Darrell
Bruce Gray <Bruce(at)glasair.org> wrote:
It seems to me that Van's MSB has no force in law except to cover his
behind. You are the manufacturer, Van's is only a parts supplier. I get
several letter a year from a well known vacuum pump manufacturer telling me
to take his product off my airplane. I laugh and throw them away. Van's MSB
should prompt you to look at the fuel pickups at your convenience, note it
in the log book and move on. It doesn't ground your airplane, only you or
the FAA can do that.
Bruce
www.glasair.org
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